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City introduces stop-and-grab food sale sites driving to their restaurant, pick up their order and go,” said chamber Chairman Ian Danby.

L o n g B e a ch ’s n o r m a l ly “I’m not a medical professional, crowded restaurants, bars and but I know this is a very dangerfast-food joints have been turned ous virus. There cannot be into hectic grab-and-go spots by enough caution.” fear of the coronavirus pandem“We’re hoping people do ic, creating traffic jams and this,” Danby added. “But every potentially exposing restaurant will have workers and customto make sure they ers to the disease. have staff to hand But this week, over the packages. city and Chamber of We’re providing a Commercial officials space for this to haphammered out a pen.” plan they hoped The agreement to would bring some allow the signs came order to what have after a series of in some cases meetings involving become chaotic city officials, chamscenes. The chamber MICHAel ber members and planned to erect at the Police DeparttANGNeY least 16 signs at key ment. Many restaulocations outside Police rants have posted restaurants through- commissioner signs on their front out the city, desigdoors that they were nating them curboffering takeout serside pickup spots. Customers vice, but the chamber’s designatcan stop there, remain in their ed signs have the blessing of the vehicles, and have food they have city and the police. ordered from one or more near“A lot of this has to do with by eateries brought to them as keeping people in their cars,” they wait.

Police Commissioner Michael The signs were to be put up Tangney said, noting that store on Wednesday, as the Herald and restaurant customers are went to press.

“People can call in before Continued on page 3

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Several members of the board-and-wetsuit community caught some waves at Lido Beach West Town Park over the weekend, their way of escaping nonstop news about the coronavirus.

A mother’s — and daughter’s — distress over coronavirus

By DARwIN YANes dyanes@liherald

A few days before the coronavirus forced the closing of Lido Elementary School, Christina Shaw, of Long Beach, noticed that her 7-year-old daughter Mia was feeling down and crying constantly. Shaw couldn’t pinpoint the cause of her daughter’s distress. Was it bullying, she asked herself ? Was there something going on in school?

After talking with Mia, Shaw, a single mother of two girls, realized that her daughter was worried about the coronavirus. “I didn’t realize at the time that her and her friends were talking about it,” Shaw said.

As of Wednesday, there were 56 confirmed cases of Covid-19 on the barrier island and more than 3,200 in Nassau County, according to the county Department of Health.

Christina and her ex-hus-

band, Jamie Shaw, explained the situation to Mia, and told her about the preventive actions they needed to take to avoid getting infected.

“And then she was fine — literally, it was like I got my child back,” Shaw said. “I think that she just needed to know that we had it under control,” Shaw explained that her family had lost their home in a fire three years ago, but Mia was OK Continued on page 6

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lot of this has to do with keeping people in their cars.

Virus brings food worries to L.B.’s elderly

By JAmes Bernstein jbernstein@liherald.com

At 11:30 a.m. last Friday, a white Long Island Cares truck pulled up outside the main offices of the Long Beach Housing Authority, and Andrew Gottlieb began to hand out packages of food to the approximately 50 people who had been waiting on line for fresh chicken, rice, soup and other staples.

They were primarily elderly. Some used walkers or wheelchairs. Others suffered from poor eyesight or diabetes. All needed food in the age of the coronavirus, which has hit Long Beach, closing many stores, emptying streets and shuttering schools.

Many of the people who live in Long Beach’s four public-housing buildings are not able to get to supermarkets during normal times. The virus has made life even harder. Supermarkets have shortened their hours, and shelves are often bare of basic necessities, like toilet paper.

Long Island Cares has delivered to the Long Beach housing projects in the recent past, when the state of New York changed its rules and said providers must serve wider populations. One of the prime providers, Catholic Charities, was unable to meet the new requirements, and was forced to quit the program.

On Friday, Long Island Cares came as a result of COVID-19 and its impact on these low-income seniors.

Tess Reyes was among those waiting for

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seniors lined up to receive free meals from LI cares. a food package.

“It’s hard to get food,” she said, her voice a mere whisper against a chill wind off Reynolds Channel. “A lot of us can’t leave our apartments. We need food and water.”

The scene was much the same at the MLK Jr. Center a few blocks away. “The need for food has tripled,” said James Hodge, of the center. “Some people had groceries for what they thought was a week. But many find they are now in need.” Hodge said the center has been try-

ing to provide as many as 170 people with some produce five days a week. He said the center has been receiving donations, but more is needed.

Frances Burney, a retired Long Beach school bus driver, waited patiently outside the housing office. She said she had come to get food for herself and her sister, who is unable to leave her apartment.

“I’m holding out,” she said. “It’s all in God’s hands.”

Linda Carrano said she had “just enough” food for the next few days. She said it is difficult for her to go to the local supermarket without any kind of transportation.

Barbara Bussey, also a retired Long Beach school bus driver, has become an unofficial organizer at her building nearest to City Hall. On this Friday, she was out, keeping people a distance from one another, and seeing to it everyone got a bag of food.

“Most people here are very needy,” Bussey said. “A lot of them can’t go shopping. A lot of them don’t have enough food to last for the rest of next week.” She said she is trying to persuade city officials to secure food packages at least once a week, instead of every few weeks, as it is now.

“How long does a bag last people, a few days, at most,” she said.

A volunteer from LI Cares handed out food to seniors on Friday.

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to slow the spread of coronavirus, Hempstead Town Hall is now closed to the public until further notice per Governor Cuomo’s executive order.

Hempstead Town Hall closes to the public To slow the spread of coronavirus, Hempstead Town Hall is now closed to the public until further notice, as per Governor Cuomo's executive order to limit staffing, services and person-to-person interaction statewide.

On Monday, town officials announced efforts to ensure that the town's essential services would operate in an efficient and safe manner during the pandemic.

Residents can use a new hotline to leave a message and schedule a telephone conference with the Building Department, the town clerk and tax receiver's offices and the Parks Department. The hotline number is (516) 8123600.

Residents can also send questions to these departments at the following emails: ■ Tohbuildingquestions@tohmail.org ■ Tohtownclerkquestions@tohmail.org ■ Tohtaxquestions@tohmail.org

business hours, but due to limited staff at town offices, residents should use the new hotline or send an email to the department for the fastest response.

Residents looking to contact other departments are asked to send an email.

A list of departmental email addresses, can be found at www.hempsteadtownny. gov/directory.

Additionally, all town playgrounds, dog parks, courts and golf courses are now closed until further notice. This is in addition to temporary closures at Newbridge Ice Rink, the Echo Park Pool Complex and the postponement of all activities, community events, Camp ANCHOR programs and meetings. Also, the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick is closed until further notice.

For more closure and postponement information, visit hempsteadtownny.gov or the town’s Facebook (facebook.com/ hempsteadtown) and Twitter pages (@ hempsteadtown).

–Alyssa Seidman

■ Tohparksquestions@tohmail.org The town's main number — (516) 4895000 — is still operating during normal

News brief Nassau County reopens its golf courses After closing its owned and operated golf courses on March 23, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said the courses and driving ranges will reopen on March 26.

Curran said there will more space between tee times and only one person to a golf cart. Reservationss will be taken online only, go to nassaucountynny. gov/1779/Golf.

The courses were intially closed to aid in halting the spread of the coronavirus known as COVID-19.

County officials said they are working

closely with the state during the coronavirus outbreak. It is highly recommended that everyone practices social distancing, at least six feet apart, and avoid playgrounds. County parks remain open for hikes, runs and walks, and other informal recreational activities.

In the Five Towns, North Woodmere Park’s 9-hole golf course , along with courses at Bay Park on the South Shore in East Rockaway, Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, Cantiague Park in Hicksville and Christopher Morley Park in RoslynNorth Hills, will reopen.

Courtesy Long Beach Chamber of Commerce

Officials urge residents to support local businesses continued from front page

■ In front of Bagel Café

not always following the prevailing advice to stay six feet apart. The signs, he said, would assure social distancing is maintained.

“We think these signs will be up for the duration” of the pandemic, Tangney said.

He added that too many people were walking on the boardwalk. Police officers, he said, were urging them to instead walk on the beach, where there is more room.

Patricia Bourne, Long Beach’s director of economic development, said that city officials had been in daily contact with the business community since the pandemic worsened a couple of weeks ago.

Residents will be urged, Bourne said, to pay attention to the new signs.

“We’re encouraging people to stop in front of stores and park,” she said. “The city is going to work with the Chamber of Commerce to support our business community. We want to provide as much support as possible.”

Many who are in the food business said they loved the idea of the chamber’s signs. “I’m sure this will help us,” said Aiden White, of the Cherry Valley Deli on West Beech Street.

“Awesome,” said Luke Heneghan, owner of Bright Eye Beer Company on Park Avenue. “That would be great for our pick-up business.”

The locations of the signs are as follows: On the East End:

■ In front of Lido Kosher Deli, also serving Panda, East End Pizza and Bungalow East In the center of town: ■ In front of Nagahama, also serving Max Bailey and Gentle Brew ■ In front of Steven’s Pasta, also serving Fresco Crepes ■ In front of Half Moon, also serving Corozone and La Bottega ■ In front of Gino’s, also serving Junction, Chaba and Five Guys ■ In front of Social, also serving Seasons, Brands, Sherry Blossom and Bright Eye ■ In front of JJ Coopers ■ In front of Billy’s In the West End: ■ In front of LB Sand Corp ■ In front of West End Pizza, also serving Taqueria ■ In front of the Saloon ■ In front of the Inn ■ In front of Blacksmith ■ In front of Cabana and the Speakeasy ■ In front of Jetty and Cherry Valley

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In an attempt to promote social distancing, local officials created curb pickup sites/

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Clavin asks for moratorium on tax payments In the face of massive lay-offs and rising interest rates, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Donald Clavin on Thursday asked N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo to issue an executive order deferring the second round of 2019-20 school tax payments to June 11 from May 11.

As Cuomo ordered a hike in mandatory layoffs to 75 percent from 50 percent for most businesses on Thursday, Clavin sought breathing room for the township’s beleaguered residents and businesses. The move was also prompted by the large number of senior citizens — the group most susceptible to the COVID-19 virus — who pay their taxes in person.

“We’ve been reaching out to the governor and asking him to keep doing what he’s been doing — lead,” Clavin said. “We believe he will [issue the order].”

The first round of school taxes has already been collected. The second round represents about 65 percent of the total the town will collect this fiscal year.

“You can pay by credit card, by phone or online — you can even send us a letter,” said Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll, who joined Clavin. “But about 55,000 people — mainly seniors — still prefer to pay in person.”

The building where residents normally pay their taxes was closed because of the virus.

But to underscore her point, Driscoll indicated the two collection booths behind the podium, where drivers continued to pay their taxes as she spoke.

“Thousands of taxpayers, especially senior citizens, are arriving at our offices recounting

their concerns over exposure to the deadly virus,” Driscoll said. “We can tell you on a first-hand basis that senior citizens are the largest group of taxpayers who exercise the inperson payment option for … tax purposes.

Town Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, whom Clavin tapped to coordinate the town’s response to the virus, outlined some of the additional measures the town has taken in response to the crisis.

“We’re probably one of the only townships in the state that has a complete operational emergency medical facility,” he said. “Our most important mission is to keep everyone safe,” he said.

At the same time, D’Esposito described the devastation to local businesses as “scary. Restaurants that were booming businesses just a few weeks ago are now only doing take-out and delivery,” he said.

With the start of widespread testing this week, the number of positive cases has increased dramatically, and with them, governments at all levels are beginning to feel pressure to grant tax relief. Even the Internal Revenue Service, whose indomitability is proverbial, has agreed to waive penalties and interest on federal income taxes until July 15, provided taxpayers file their returns

by April 15.

California and Maryland have also granted limited tax relief. California Gov. Gavin Newsome pushed back the state’s filing deadline by 60 days, according to news reports; and Maryland has eased payment requirements on some forms of business tax.

Photos by Timothy Denton/Herald

Town of HempsTead Supervisor Donald Clavin, left, and Councilman Anthony D’Esposito outline their request of Gov. Andrew Cuomo for a deferral of school taxes.

Town of HempsTead Supervisor Donald Clavin, left, and Councilman Anthony D’Esposito outline their request of Gov. Andrew Cuomo for a deferral of school taxes.

News brief John McNally hired as executive assistant to new Long Beach City Manager McNally worked for ten years as associate director of Energeia Partnership at Molloy College in Rockville John H. McNally, who had been asso- Center. The organization functions as a ciate director for the Suffolk County center to educate government leaders Industrial Development Agency for the about civic and related issues. last five years, has been He was also environmenhired as the executive assistal pro g ram of ficer and tant the new Long Beach communications director C i t y M a n a g e r, D o n n a for the Rauch Foundation, a Gayden. private grant-making orgaMcNally, 44, who will be nization that looks to invest paid $110,000 in the post, in children, leadership and will be responsible for pubthe environment, in Garden lic-relations and overseeing City. some city agencies, he said McNally was a consulWednesday. The specific tant for the Central Pine agencies have not yet been Barrens Joint Policy & Plandecided upon. McNally, a ning Commission and also John mcnally 15-year resident of Long worked with the NeighborBeach, had earned $105,000 hood Network Association. at the Suffolk IDA. He was graduated from Quinnipiac At the IDA, McNally played a role in University in Hamden, Conn., receivclosing on some 100 development proj- ing a bachelor’s degree in mass comects that are expected to result in more munications. than $1 billion in private investment The City Manager is to submit a capital in Suffolk and the creation of draft budget to the City Council by more than 200,000 jobs, according to his April 11. McNally said the plan is still resume. He was also liaison to Suffolk on target.

County Executive Steve Bellone, the “We’re in the midst of a health and Suf folk De par tment of Economic financial crises,” McNally said. “The Development and Planning and the plan is to deal with those two things.”

Department of Labor.

By James BernsTein jbernstein@liherald.com

Courtesy NCPD

a Long BeacH man was arrested after a high speed chase with police led to the driver crashing into the side of a auto body shop in Valley Stream.

L.B. man arrested in crash A Long Beach man who Nassau County police said was driving at a “high rate of speed” while weaving in and out of traffic on Merrick Road in Valley Stream Tuesday was arrested after fleeing on foot when his car slammed into a building, causing damage.

Police said offices on routine patrol noticed a 2013 Mercedes Benz traveling at a high rate of speed westbound on Merrick Road. They said the vehicle was weaving in and out of traffic and did not stop after officers activated their lights and sirens.

The said the car crashed into a

building are 906 West Merrick Road, and that the driver fled on foot. Police said that with the assistance of the Aviation Unit, the driver was arrested after a short chase without incident.

He was identified as Travis Whitfield, 25. Police said he lived in Long Beach but did not provide an address.

Whitfield was charged with firstdegree reckless endangerment, thirddegree unlawful fleeing of a police officer in a motor vehicle, and multiple vehicle and traffic infractions. He was to be arraigned on the charges in First District Court in Hempstead Wednesday.

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Two more cases of coronavirus have confirmed in the Long Beach school district.

Two more L.B. school staffers positive for virus

By Darwin Yanes dyanes@liherald.com

Two additional Long Beach school staff members have tested positive for the coronavirus, Long Beach schools Superint e n d e n t D r. Je n n i f e r G a l l a g h e r announced Sunday night.

In a statement to families, Gallagher said a custodian who worked in all school buildings tested positive. The second staff member solely works at the high school.

Gallagher added that other staffers and parents had notified her that they have symptoms associated with the virus and are undergoing testing.

As of March 24, this brings the total to three staff members testing positive for the coronavirus and 56 individuals overall on the barrier island, according to Nassau County Health.

Once again, Gallagher urged families to maintain social distancing.

“At this point, I would again urge you

to continue social distancing and hygiene measures, and contact your physician if you or family members show symptoms of the virus,” Gallagher said. “ And please please take seriously the cautions of our public health officials. The only way to mitigate spread is to stay home and limit contacts.”

Additionally, Gallagher addressed a measure Gov. Andrew Cuomo put in place to provide emergency childcare to first responders and healthcare professionals.

The district is working with SCOPE Education Services, which offers before and after school programs for schools, to help facilitate emergency child care for first responders and health care professionals, while the schools remain closed. Gallagher released more information on the district’s Facebook page.

For more information on SCOPE and districts that already offer emergency child care, visit www.scopeonline.us.

County police respond to the coronavirus pandemic With the coronavirus pandemic accelerating as more testing becomes available Nassau County and the police department have plans and protective measures in place for officers and police medics when responding to help people exhibiting coronavirus symptoms.

Calls to 911 for a health emergency are screened by the communications bureau operators to obtain specific information to protect against coronavirus. Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, N95 respiratory protection masks, gloves, eye protection and gowns continue to be provided to all first responders within the NCPD. If people have flu like symptoms contact your health care provider.

Everyone should continue to be vigilant when receiving phone solicitations or emails from persons which could be

scams or rumors regarding COVID-19.

Please use specific non-emergency numbers for police reports and questions. For anyone who thinks they might have been a victim of any of these scams, call the local precinct immediately.

To file a police report, call the precincts’ non-emergency number. Do not go to the precinct.

All finger print requests have been suspended until further notice. Pistol license applications for renewals will still continue as will modifications to exiting permits.

Residents should stay informed by watching and/or listening to affiliated news agencies and logging onto the Nassau County website www.nassaucountyny.gov.

–Jeffrey Bessen

Each year, New York American Water flushes the water mains in its distribution system. This essential part of our system maintenance program helps us to provide you with high-quality water service. When crews are in the area, customers may experience a drop in water pressure or discolored water. If this happens, simply let your water run until it is clear. Customers are also encouraged to check for discolored water before doing laundry. Any changes due to weather will be posted on our website at newyorkamwater.com (on the home page, click on Alerts Notifications).

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Professor holds seminars to educate youth continued from front page because she saw that her parents had that situation under control.

Shaw, the owner of an Allstate insurance company in Wantagh, said she had the luxury of being able to work at home, while also monitoring her children. She has a nanny who cares for Mia and her 4-year-old sister.

Nonetheless, Shaw said, she felt the stress and anxiety created by having to stay at home, as many people have expressed on social media, and not being able to do routine tasks like going to the store or the gym. Shaw said she tries to keep calm and goes out to walk. Her daughters also walk, do school work and, for now, play with each other.

“I think they’re kind of enjoying life right now, and they have each other,” Shaw said. But, she added, “I can see, in like a week or two, this getting very old, and they’ll want to see their friends.”

She said she planned to set up play dates for them, and that staying in touch with other parents and friends had helped her deal with the stress. And, she said, being forced to work at home was a nice “pause” from life, and offered her more time with her family.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has generated a list of ways parents can help reduce stress for their children during the pandemic. It includes limiting exposure to news and social media, maintaining regular routines, taking breaks, getting plenty of sleep, exercising and eating healthy.

Anthony Santella, associate professor of public health at Hofstra University, created a youth webinar to help children better understand the coronavirus and its effects. He hosts two sessions

— one for elementary and middle school students, and another for high school students. The next session for the younger group is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m., and the next one for older students is next Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Santella’s nieces Alexa and Audra Lacomis help him with the elementary and middle school session from their home in Norwalk, Conn.

“As a public health professional specializing in infectious disease prevention and control,” he said, “I wanted to do my part to stop this pandemic.”

Santella touches on topics such as how the virus works, how it started, signs and symptoms and ways to slow its spread. He holds a live question-and-answer session after his presentation.

The best way to speak about the virus with children, he said, is to use medically accurate, age-appropriate concepts and photos. He noted that the most important things kids should know are the importance of washing their hands, coughing and sneezing into their elbow or a tissue, and, for now, staying away from others outside their homes.

“Between being an educator and practicing what I preach — and I am staying at home — I had an idea to speak to the kids in my family and those of my close friends about these topics,” Santella said. “From there, I made it a more formal PowerPoint, and then it went live to a national audience, being endorsed by schools and health associations.”

Santella holds the sessions via Zoom, a remote video conferencing service, and said that he currently has about 1,000 people registered for his courses. To register, go to anthonyjsantella.com.

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Dr. anthonY santella is holding webinars.

Long Beach’s Chop Shop adapts to closure

By Darwin Yanes and scott Brinton dyanes@liherald.com and sbrinton@liherald.com

There was no chopping at Long Beach’s Chop Shop hair salon even before Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s order to shutter non-essential businesses.

The Chop Shop shut its doors the day before Cuomo’s announcement last Friday.

Chop Shop owners closed the store on March 19. As of Wednesday, there were 15 confirmed coronavirus cases on the barrier island, according to the Nassau County Department of Health.

“With tears in our eyes, we have decided that as of 7 p.m. [Dec. 19] we will close The Chop Shop doors until further notice,” a Facebook statement said. “ We held out as long as we could, but ultimately we feel it is our social responsibility to do so. Life is moving very fast, and we have no idea how our small business will be impacted.”

The governor tweeted the directive the following morning. “These temporary closures are not going to be easy, but they are necessary to protect the public health,” he said.

“What we do next will have a massive impact on the trajectory of this virus in New York,” the governor had tweeted earlier in the week. “We can only main-

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the chop shop owners announced that they had voluntarily close their doors a day before Governor Cuomo announced the shut down of all non-essential businesses. tain public health by staying apart. The decision each of us makes now will impact us all tomorrow. Stay home.”

Christina Martin, who owns the salon

with her sister Prisha Szachacz, said closing was one of the hardest decisions she had to make because her family and her employees rely on their jobs for a

paycheck. Martin said she is unsure how rent and utilities will be paid.

“Though our business is non-essential, many people take their hair very seriously,” Martin said. “It was hard to make the right decision before someone had to make it for us.”

Before closing, Martin said, cutters wiped down all workstations after every customer, limited the number of customers and washed their hands more often.

Additionally, they stopped using mugs and brought in eco-friendly reusable cups.

Originally the Chop Shop owners planned to postpone all appointments until after April 15, but with Cuomo’s mandated shutdown of all non-essential business, Martin said she is unsure when they can reopen and take appointments.

Martin said that many community members praised her decision to close and said people are messaging her on social media and thanking her. She said, “It was nice to know that many in the community are on the same page.”

Martin said phones have been redirected to personal lines so they can talk to customers. The owners are also selling gift card deals.

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LONG BEACH HERALD — March 26, 2020 Courtesy Luke Heneghan

Bright eye Beer Co. opened in February and now faces trouble because of the coronavirus.

Bright Eye goes dry as virus shutters businesses

By JameS BernStein jbernstein@liherald.com

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Sharena Conte and Debora Ferrante delivered food to Pat Arcese.

Two women team up to deliver food to seniors virus They bundled up bags of food and delivered them Friday, March 20, to about 100 seniors, outside the Long Sharena Conte and Debora Ferrante Beach House Office on Center Street. did not wait for a call from a govern“We find this important,” said Ferment official or a private rante. “There are many organization when the Long seniors who have comproBeach schools announced mised immune systems and last Friday that classes have trouble shopping and were suspended in an getting around.” attempt to halt the spread The two women found it of the coronavirus. easier to just go out and They knew how serious solicit donations and hand the situation was, and they out what food they had, swung into action. rather than seek help from Conte and Ferrante, who a government organization. met over seven years ago “There’s a lot of red tape when they volunteered to with the government,” said help deliver food supplies to Conte. “We find this easier.” seniors during Superstorm Ferrante and Conte have Sandy, formed an organizabecome fast friends since tion, LBNY Seniors Helping t h e i r d ay s wo rk i n g o n Seniors. When school was Sandy relief. Conte was a let out the two women took Bride’s Maid at Ferrante’s to Facebook and began askwedding 18 months ago. ing for food donations for deBora Conte said her late seniors. grandmother, Leanna PowFerrante They set up drop of f ell, worked to help poor resident points at the VFW Hall at seniors years ago in Roos675 W. Park Ave.and St., evelt.

James Church at 75 Olive St., both in “I was compelled to do this work Long Beach, because of her,” Conte said.

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here are many seniors who have compromised immune systems and have trouble shopping and getting around.

On a balmy Friday night in February, the Bright Eye Beer Co. on Park Avenue, smack in the middle of Long Beach, opened its doors, finally fulfilling the dreams of its owners, Luke Heneghan, his sister Kiera and another partner, Molly Allare.

Hundreds, including Long Beach and Chamber of Commerce officials, attended a grand opening, offering cheers and best-of-luck toasts to the city’s big new brewery.

But a nasty virus originating thousands of miles away, called COVID-19, swooped down, forcing Bright Eye Beer and hundreds of other businesses in Long Beach to close. Like many others, the brewery with the big windows facing City Hall, is offering only take-out service. But the tables are empty, and most of the place is dark.

“It’s definitely tough,” Heneghan, 29, said as he sat at the bar a few days ago.

“Our model is the taproom” where customers sit and sip a brew or two. ‘Luckily, we have product on site. But we have to re-think our plan, at least short term.”

Bright Eye Beer can sell a 32-ounce can, which it calls a crowler, for $13. But that does not compare to the 150 to 200

customers who jammed the place on a typical evening these last few weeks, Heneghan said. A few of the part-time Tap Room staff have been let go, and Heneghan hopes he does not have to shed any more workers during the coronavirus crises.

Bright Eye Beer offered 8 kinds of beers of its own making, and Heneghan said the place was “wiped out” by crowds during the first few weekends. The 5,000-square-foot space at 50 West Park Avenue was once home to Long Beach Craft & Variety, Heneghan and his partners transformed it into a tidy cafe with tables and a long bar. Much of the wood to build the brewery was recycled from the variety store. Some favorites are “The Regular Slice” and “Foam-0.”

Heneghan comes from a family of b r e w e r s . H i s f a m i l y o w n s J. A .

Heneghan’s Tavern in Point Lookout, and he named Bright Eye Beer after the old Bright Eye Fishing Company in Point Lookout.

After the years Heneghan and his partners spent putting Bright Eye Beer together, the young owner finds it hard to even think of going out of business.

What he maintains, he said, is hope.

“But over the long-term, we can’t survive without the taproom,” he said.

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By TimoThy DenTon tdenton@liherald.com

Gov. Andrew Cuomo made good on his pledge last Saturday to open a drivethrough testing facility for the COVID-19 virus at Jones Beach. The facility, which will open today at the west end of the park, is one of four testing facilities the state Department of Health is slated to open in the coming days. The other three will be in Suffolk County, Rockland County and on Staten Island.

Although the governor described the Jones Beach facility as “drive through,” residents must still call for appointments before testing. Those who believe they may have symptoms of the virus should call the COVID-19 hotline at 1-888-364-3065 to arrange for a test.

It was unclear which test method would be used or how long it would take to receive the results.

At the same time, the governor spoke of some of the challenges the state faces, particularly the shortage of hospital beds.

The state has a total of about 53,000 hospital beds, including about 3,000 beds in intensive care facilities, according to Cuomo. But DOH projections drawn from the experiences of other countries suggest that the state will need at least 110,000 beds, including as many as 37,000 ICU beds, he said.

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TesTing appeareD To proceed on Wednesday — the second day of drivethrough testing at Jones Beach State Park.

Mt. Sinai South Nassau Hospital, serving the county’s south coast, has a capacity of 455 beds at its main Oceanside facility and operates two additional facilities in Long Beach and Wantagh.

To meet the need for additional beds, the state is considering measures that include increasing the allowed capacity of individual hospital rooms and construction of temporary facilities.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Pltf. vs. CARMEL CASESA A/K/A CARMEL LESLIE CASESA, et al, Defts. Index #1004/2017.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale Nov. 21, 2019, I will sell at public auction on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY prem. k/a 466 Walnut Street, Long Beach, NY a/k/a 466 West Walnut Street, Long Beach, NY a/k/a Section 59, Block 036, Lot 11, 12.

Said property beginning at a point on the southerly side of West Walnut St. and the Easterly side of Washington Blvd., being a plot 100 ft. x 40 ft.

Approx. amt. of judgment is $711,167.18 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. OSCAR PRIETO, Referee. COHN & ROTH, Attys. for Pltf., 100 East Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY. #98515 121118 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2006-6 NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-6, Plaintiff against ANITA DANIELS, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on March 12, 2018.

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 14th day of April, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected thereon, situated and being in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Said premises known as 536 E. Fulton Street, Long Beach, N.Y. 11561.

(Section: 0059, Block: 00166-00, Lot: 00020).

Approximate amount of lien $ 582,852.00 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 003896-15.

Luigi De Vito, Esq., Referee.

McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, P.C. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street – Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 (914) 636-8900 120974

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-CB8, Plaintiff against DAVID DEFILIPPO, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on February 4, 2020.

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 21st day of April, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Land Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Said premises known as 414 East Pine Street, Long Beach, N.Y. 11561.

(Section: 59, Block: 150, Lot: 11 & 12).

Approximate amount of lien $ 756,247.90 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 6628-08. Kevin Ryan Glynn, Esq., Referee.

McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 (914) 636-8900 121215

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 2nd day of March, 2020, bearing the Index Number 000256-20, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY grants me the right to assume the name of Harvey Avram Bergman.

The city and state of my present address are Long Beach, NY; the month and year of my birth are December, 1960; the place of my birth is Brooklyn, NY; my present name is Avram Bergman 121354

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS AND FINAL NOTICE AND PUBLIC REVIEW OF A PROPOSED ACTION IN A 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN LIDO BEACH / POINT LOOKOUT DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT LIDO BOULEVARD, LAGOON DRIVE EAST, HARBOR DRIVE, AND BLACKHEATH ROAD HAMLET OF LIDO BEACH, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK MARCH 26, 2020 Name of Responsible Entity and Recipient: New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), 38-40 State Street, Hampton Plaza, Albany, NY 12207, in cooperation with the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC), of the same address.

Contact: James McAllister (646) 256-9485.

This combined Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds (NOIRROF) and Final Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Action in a 100-year Floodplain satisfies two separate procedural requirements for project activities proposed to be undertaken by HCR. Project Description: The Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR), an office of HCR’s HTFC, is responsible for the direct administration of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program in New York State. GOSR proposes to provide $2,420,000.00 in CDBGDR funding to Nassau County for the Lido Beach / Point Lookout Drainage Improvements Project (the “Proposed Project”), which will involve nineteen (19) drainage improvements at approximately fifteen (15) locations in the hamlet of Lido Beach, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York. The drainage improvements will be performed on Lido Boulevard, Lagoon Drive East, Harbor Drive, and Blackheath Road. In-line check valves will be installed at three (3) locations on Harbor Drive and two (2) locations on Lagoon Drive East; three (3) catch basins will be installed at one (1) location on Blackheath Road; and fourteen (14) catch basins will be installed at nine (9) locations on Lido Boulevard. Construction activities will include the following: trench and culvert excavation; removal of existing drainage structures; installation of in-line pipe check valves, catch basins, reticuline grates with vertical face opening

curb boxes, and reinforced concrete pipe for connections to the existing drainage system; restoring concrete curb, cement concrete, existing roadway pavement, concrete, and asphalt disturbed in order to perform the drainage improvements; reconstructing traffic loops; relocating buried electrical service and existing light poles; resetting existing fencing; and applying topsoil and grass seed to disturbed soil. The Proposed Project is estimated to have a total cost of $2,420,000.00.

In 2012, Superstorm Sandy overwhelmed Lido Beach’s stormwater drainage system.

Evacuation and emergency response was severely hindered or impossible as a result of flooding. Recovery and resiliency of the community was also severely impacted due to infrastructure limitations and functionality.

Implementation of the Proposed Project would provide improved stormwater drainage for the residents living in the area and significantly reduce the risk of future flooding.

PUBLIC EXPLANATION OF A PROPOSED ACTIVITY IN A 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN This is to give notice that the GOSR has conducted an evaluation as required

by Executive Order 11988 and Executive Order 11990 in accordance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Renewal (HUD) regulations under 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management, to determine the potential effects that its activity in the floodplain would have on the human environment. An early public notice of proposed activity within the 100-year floodplain was published by the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery on February 13, 2020, in the Long Beach edition of the Long Island Herald newspaper. No comments were received.

The Proposed Project will result in approximately 0.06 acres of temporary impacts in the 100-year floodplain. The Proposed Project will not result in the creation of additional impervious surfaces and there would be a negligible change to the existing impermeable surface. The objective of the Proposed Project is to perform drainage improvements to reduce flooding of Lido Boulevard, which would benefit public health and safety by enabling better emergency access to the community during storm events. The Proposed Project would mitigate future flood risk and minimize potential impacts to the

surrounding community located within the 100-year floodplain.

Impacts to the floodplain and wetlands will also be limited, as construction will only occur within previously disturbed areas, and the Proposed Project activities will occur within an existing paved roadway.

All applicable permits will be acquired before work is commenced. The funding recipient will be bound by any permit stipulations or mitigation measures listed in permits acquired for the Proposed Project.

There are three primary purposes for this notice.

First, people who may be affected by activities in the floodplain and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment have an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas.

Second, adequate public notice is an important public education tool. The dissemination of information and request for public comment about floodplains can facilitate and enhance federal efforts to reduce the risks associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.

Public Review: Public viewing of the environmental review record is available in person Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the following address: Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery, 500 BiCounty Boulevard, Farmingdale, NY 11735.

Contact: James M c A l l i s t e r (631) 256-9485. Public viewing of the Floodplain Management & Protection of Wetlands Determination Documents is available online at http://stormrecovery.ny.g ov/environmental-docs.

Further information may be requested by writing to the above address, e m a i l i n g NYSCDBG_DR_ER@nyshc r.org or by calling (212) 480-6265.

This combined notice is being sent to individuals and groups known to be interested in these activities, local news media, appropriate local, state and federal

agencies, the regional office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency having jurisdiction, and to the HUD Field Office, and is being published in a newspaper of general circulation in the affected community.

Public Comments on the Proposed Activity within Floodplain and/or NOIRROF: Any individual, group or agency may submit written comments on the Proposed Project.

The public is hereby advised to specify in their comments which “notice” their comments address.

Comments should be submitted via email, in the proper format, on or before April 10, 2020 at NYSCDBG_DR_ER@nyshc r.org. Written comments may also be submitted at the following address, or by mail, in the proper format, to be received on or before April 10, 2020: Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery, 99 Washington Avenue, Suite 1224, Albany, New York 12260.

All comments must be received on or before 5 PM on April 10, 2020 or they will not be considered.

If modifications result from public comment, these will be made prior to proceeding with the expenditure of funds.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS AND CERTIFICATION On or about April 13, 2020, the HCR certifying officer will submit a request and certification to HUD for the release of CDBG-DR funds as authorized by related laws and policies for the purpose of implementing this part of the New York CDBG-DR program.

HCR certifies to HUD that James McAllister, in his capacity as Certifying Officer, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the U.S. federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows GOSR to use CDBG-DR program funds.

Objection to Release of Funds: HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and GOSR’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later). Potential objectors may contact HUD or the GOSR Certifying Officer to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

The only permissible grounds for objections claiming a responsible entity’s non-compliance with 24 CFR Part 58 are: (a) Certification was not executed by HCR’s Certifying Officer; (b) the responsible entity has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the responsible entity has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before release of funds and approval of environmental certification; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the Proposed Project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.

Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to Tennille Smith Parker, Director, Disaster Recovery and Special Issues Division, Office of Block Grant Assistance, U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20410, Phone: (202) 402-4649.

James McAllister Certifying Officer March 26, 2020 121329 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.mypublicnotices.com TO PLACE AND AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU ATIR LLC, Plaintiff, - against KATHLEEN O’LEARY, CAPITAL ONE BANK, Defendants.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated March 20, 2017, and entered March 23, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom, of the Nassau County Supreme Court, located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501, on April 7, 2020, at 11:30am, the premises known as 350 East Market Street, Long Beach, New York 11561.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and Improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau, and State of New York Section 59, Block 138, Lots 26 and 27.

Approximate amount of the Judgment $360,173.35, plus costs, legal fees, and accrued interest.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions filed in Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, Index #1329/08.

Joseph Ra, Esq., Referee Law Offices of Jay S. Markowitz, P.C, Attorney for Plaintiff 185 Hillside Avenue, First Floor, Williston Park, New York 11596 Dated: February 24, 2020 120552 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.mypublicnotices.com TO PLACE AND AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST 2004-13, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-13, V. BETTE RICHMAN, ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated December 14, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST 2004-13, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-13 is the Plaintiff and BETTE RICHMAN, ET AL. are the Defendant(s).

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CALENDAR CONTROL PART (CCP) COURTROOM OF THE SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on April 21, 2020 at 11:30AM, premises known as 1514 BEECH STREET, ATLANTIC BEACH, NY 11509: Section 58, Block 61, Lot 55: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE. LYING AND BEING AT LONG BEACH, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 4724/2015. Rita Solomon, Esq. - Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

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Want relief? Restore the SALT deduction.

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n 2017, President Trump and a Republican-controlled Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. It was supposed to supercharge the economy, bringing new manufacturing jobs to hardhit areas, and no doubt, it brought some success. Job gains weren’t higher than they were during the Obama administration, but there were steady gains — until there weren’t.

The latest unemployment figures, released by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, are from March 6 — when unemployment stood at 3.5 percent — but we know that figure is sure to rise as tens of thousands of Americans are forced out of work because of the coronavirus and will file jobless claims.

The unemployment rate is only expected to increase. People will need relief.

At press time, Congress was debating a

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he American Red Cross is urging healthy, eligible people who are feeling well to give blood or platelets to help maintain a sufficient blood supply and prevent shortages as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Even before COVID-19 swept across the country in recent weeks, the cold and flu season had already hurt the nation’s ability to maintain its blood supply, according to the Red Cross. As the number of coronavirus cases grows in the U.S., the number of people eligible to give blood could decrease as well.

“We’re asking the American people to help keep the blood supply stable during this challenging time,” said Chris Hrouda,

president of Red Cross Blood Services. “As communities across the country prepare for this public health emergency, it’s critical that plans include a readily available blood supply for hospital patients.”

But, Hrouda noted, “As fears of the coronavirus rise, low donor participation could harm blood availability at hospitals, and the last thing a patient should worry about is whether lifesaving blood will be on the shelf when they need it most.”

You can make an appointment to donate blood by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling (800) 733-2767. Type O and platelet donations are especially needed now.

Donating blood is safe, and people

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It should immediately reinstate the SALT deduction. People here will certainly take $1,000 or $2,000, but restoring the deduction would do far more for many homeowners who are suffering because of the coronavirus.

Most homeowners accepted higher taxes because they believed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was boosting the economy — and thus their 401(k) plans. Last week we saw the foolishness of Trump’s tradeoff, as the stock market tumbled and those 401(k)’s sank to the level they were when Trump took office. That is, all of the stock market gains realized over the past three-plus years were erased just like that. Now many Long Islanders are stuck with oversized tax bills.

The time to act intelligently has come.

Give the SALT deduction back — now, not later.

Save a life — give blood, especially now

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nearly $2 trillion relief package that, when passed, was expected to put somewhere between $1,000 and $2,000 in each American’s hands. The measure should provide a desperately needed shot in the arm to a national economy that is fast seizing. On Long Island, however, it’s hardly enough.

In high-tax regions like New York and California, the weight of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was already causing enormous fiscal strain for many homeowners, who lost all but $10,000 of the federal deduction for state and local taxes, known commonly as the SALT deduction.

Loss of that single deduction in high-tax regions has cost people thousands of dollars. Many Long Island taxpayers reported that their federal tax bills rose $3,000, $5,000, $8,000 or more last year. Those bills are not expected to abate this year, unless Congress acts.

State responds to COVID-19 To the Editor: New York state is working around the clock to expand hospital capacity and acquire life-saving medical equipment as we continue to test tens of thousands of New Yorkers for the novel coronavirus. Right now we are facing a generation-defining challenge.

But America is America because of our ability to overcome adversity and challenges. I believe that to the bottom of my soul. We will overcome this, get through this and come out even stronger.

I am calling on the federal government to implement the Defense Production Act to direct companies to produce medical supplies like ventilators and masks. New York state is scouring the globe for these supplies, but we need more than we can find. Currently, states are competing with other states, hospitals

should not hesitate to give or receive blood, according to the Red Cross. There is no evidence that the coronavirus can be transmitted by blood transfusion, and there have been no reported cases of transfusion transmission for any respiratory virus, including COVID-19.

A blood donation takes about an hour from start to finish, but the actual donation only takes eight to 10 minutes. To donate blood, you should have a blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification. People who are at least 17 years old (16 with written parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may donate.

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hen the bubonic plague struck England in 1665, a young pastor convinced the people of his villagAe to self-quarantine in an effort to prevent the infection from spreading to neighboring towns. The story of that time became “Year of Wonder,” by Geraldine Brooks. Today, over 300 years later, the story resonates with new meaning.

As you might expect, people behaved as humans do in crisis. Some were the toilet paper hoarders of their day. Some turned randi murderous and kreiss mean over food supplies. Many found grace in the crucible of fear and infection.

We are now in the throes of a destabilizing national emergency. As we go to press, the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus is increasing hourly. The federal response has been profoundly disorganized, leaving citizens with little access to tests that could inform them about the progress of the disease. Central command is out of touch, literally and metaphorically.

The remarkable thing is how well we are doing — we regular folks who go to work and put food on the table and care for others. Initially, we turned to President Trump for leadership and for an organizing plan to deal with the crisis.

But the president has failed us, as he descends into an epic spiral of selfaggrandizement and miscommunication. He doesn’t have the capacity for the humane gesture that this moment demands.

The miracle, to me, is that even without the blessing of sane and sound leadership, we, the people, are getting the job done.

We are witnessing an incredible validation of the American spirit. Citizens are stepping up, helping neighbors, quarantining themselves when necessary and taking all the steps a functioning federal task force would advise. (Except for the spring breakers in Florida, but they’ll catch up.)

We have governors and mayors and municipal leaders at every level who are taking charge of their communities and making sure that schools are closing when necessary, events are postponed, and civil order is maintained. This is a demonstration of democracy at its best.

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e’re seeing a validation of the American spirit.

People are stepping up.

Letters with other hospitals, and there is significant price gouging. The federal government must nationalize the contracting and acquisition of medical supplies.

Non-essential businesses were closed as of 8 p.m. Sunday. Essential businesses like pharmacies, grocery stores, gas stations and more will stay open.

I accepted the Army Corps of Engineers’ recommendations for temporary hospital sites in New York state, and we were ready for construction to start Monday. Hospitals at our SUNY campuses in Old Westbury and Stony Brook will be built indoors, with outdoor tent support, and on-site health care staff will stay at the dormitories. The Federal Emergency Management Agency will erect an additional four federal 250-bed hospitals. Each FEMA facility will be fully staffed by the federal government.

We are acting to maximize existing hospital capacity. I am requiring all hospitals statewide to develop plans that expand their capacity by at least 50 percent, with the goal of expanding overall capacity by 100 percent. (State regulations on capacity have been temporarily waived.) The state also leased a nursing home in Brooklyn to convert to a 600-bed hospital. Finally, all elective, non-critical surgeries have been canceled, effective March 25, which will free up around a quarter of existing hospital beds.

Drug therapy trials were scheduled

No one had to tell The New York Times and The Washington Post to take down the pay walls on their websites so that anyone who needs the news can access it for free. No one had to order the closing of all the social and entertainment venues that vendors shut down themselves to slow the spread of disease. No one had to order people to stay home if they feel sick.

One singular hero of the moment is Dr. Anthony Fauci, head of the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health. He has spoken truth to power, often and early, deftly calling out the dangerous lies coming from Trump and urging a robust response to Covid-19 while the president was predicting an easy and early end to the pandemic.

We are being tested, as individuals and as a nation. According to Fauci, we are in for a rough patch for some months before the virus starts to burn out. If the federal government, specifically the Centers for Disease Control, can get tests out faster and find out how many are sick and where they live, we can begin to mitigate the effects of the pandemic as it spreads, state by state.

I read a piece in The Times by Jon Mooalem about the devastating 9.2 earthquake in Anchorage in 1964. He wrote about the horrific death and destruction, and how people behaved during the aftershocks. Instead of running for safety, they ran into danger to help their neighbors. Ordinary folks were putting out fires and moving beams and filling in at the police department.

Mooalem wrote about our present national disaster: “Washing your hands, staying home when you’re sick, limiting travel, keeping yourself healthy, not touching your face — little of what we’re being told to do feels particularly heroic or world-changing … But for a lot of us, it is, in fact, the job that’s in front of us right now — the role that these disordered circumstances are calling each of us, at a minimum, to play… “…There are, and will be more, situations where helping more directly becomes possible and necessary — especially if we’re not getting coherent leadership, or even honesty, from those in charge. But we can’t afford to feel that canceling a school band concert, or suspending a basketball season, is a withering retreat; we must see them as parts of an empowered, collaborative undertaking.”

Copyright 2019 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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to start Tuesday. The state has acquired 70,000 doses of hydroxychloroquine, 10,000 doses of Zithromax and 750,000 doses of chloroquine.

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MSSN needs masks and volunteers To the Editor: Our front-line teams of doctors, nurses and support staff at Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital need personal protective equipment, specifically surgical and N95 masks. If you have masks you are willing to donate or work for a business that has extra supply, please contact Tim Matejka, executive director of development, at (516) 377-5360, or Timothy.Matejka@snch.org.

Also, all retired South Nassau physicians, nurses, pharmacists and respiratory therapists who are able and willing to volunteer their services during the COvID-19 crisis should contact Mary Golden, assistant vice president of human resources, at (516) 632 4080.

We are grateful for your support of our hospital. Stay healthy!

DANA SANNEMAN Executive director of public affairs, Mount Sinai South Nassau

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