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December 3, 2020

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Port Jefferson Shop Owners Encourage Residents to Shop Small BY JULIANNE MOSHER JULIANNE@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM COVID-19 has impacted business globally, but for local mom-and-pop shops in villages across Long Island, they have been hit twice as hard. Between the impact of online retailers, plus big box stores, the pandemic has made it even more difficult to make a sale. When people shop small, the sales tax goes right back into the local economy. The community depends on these stores to make

the village look great, while also supporting a neighbor. That’s why on Thanksgiving weekend, Small Business Saturday immediately followed the biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday, with hopes to bring revenue into the smaller stores. All weekend long in Port Jefferson village, local shop owners gleamed with hope that customers would continue their holiday shopping “small” and keeping these businesses afloat. Here’s what some small business owners had to say:

Pattern Finders/Stacy’s Finds 128 E. Main St., Port Jefferson

Stacy Davidson, owner of Pattern Finders/ Stacy’s Finds on East Main Street, said she was pleasantly surprised on Thanksgiving weekend with the amount of people shopping around. Unique gifts can be found at the shop, including antiques, furs, evening wear and accessories. Davidson said while the store is most known for her vintage jewelry, they also have a large selection of new pieces as well. She said that shopping at her store gives the customer a oneof-a-kind experience. “All of the items in a store like mine you won’t find anywhere else ¬— especially online,” she said. At her store, Davidson said that all of her items are packaged nicely, “so all you have to do is hand them over with a smile — no gift wrap needed.” Davidson added that when people shop small, they’re supporting the community. “I’m very encouraged from the local community who came out to support us,” she said.

Max & Millie 142 E. Main St., Port Jefferson

Joann Maguire, owner of Max & Millie, a woman’s clothing boutique nestled alongside East Main Street, said that her store gives customers a personalized shopping experience that cannot compete with a big box retailer. “You should always shop small, not just during the holidays,” she said. The store is known for casual, chic and trendy clothes ranging in sizes 2 to 16, accessories and unique jewelry, including a small rack of pieces from former neighbor, Susan Rodgers Designs. Throughout the holiday weekend, Max & Millie sponsored several discounts from Friday to Sunday, completing the deal with their

the collection of rubber ducks in hats sitting politely by the front window. Cucchi also offers custom gift wrapping for all orders, a complete one-stop shop. “We need to keep small town America,” she said. “This is your community and we want to see it thrive.”

Photos clockwise from top left: Stacy Davidson of Pattern Finders/Stavy’s Finds; Joann Maguire from Max & Millie; Alana Miletti from Fame and Rebel; Marianna Cucchi from The Soap Box; Kandy Munoz from The Amazing Olive. Photos by Julianne Mosher

famous gift wrap. “We support our community,” she said. “We’ve always been there for you in terms of fundraisers, now it’s time for you to support us.”

Fame and Rebel 415 E. Main St., Port Jefferson

Alana Miletti owns two locations of her store Fame and Rebel — one on Main Street in Patchogue, and the other on East Main in Port Jefferson village — so this past weekend was double the work as shoppers flocked in. “Small businesses give back to the community more than a big box store does,” she said. “We employ so many community members and offer one-on-one personalization for each and every shopper.” Throughout the holiday weekend, she offered a “shop more, save more” sale, which got dozens of people into her doors. Known for her on-trend clothing for women, the boutiques are constantly bringing in new arrivals that will fit any style every day. “When you support a local business, you’re also supporting your town, city and neighborhood,” she said. “Small businesses

pay sales taxes to the city and county the businesses are located in, and that tax money is used to support public schools, parks, roads and sidewalks, as well as fund public service workers. Imagine your town without any small businesses — pretty scary.”

The Soap Box 18 Chandler Square, Port Jefferson

Marianna Cucchi’s store, The Soap Box, has been in the village for 13 years. The shop, located in Chandler Square, houses hundreds of different gifts fit for everyone’s list. From homemade designer soaps, to bath and body products, to personal care, pajamas and other unique gifts, Cucchi said the last nine months have been hard and it’s going to take a while to recover. “Shopping small is important because it supports our community and keeps our businesses open — especially after being closed over 70 days during the pandemic,” she said. Throughout the big shopping weekend, The Soap Box offered sales to shoppers stopping by. While browsing, they’d stop to admire

The Amazing Olive 213 Main St., Port Jefferson

For the foodie on your shopping list, Kandy Muñoz said she can provide them with a unique and tasty gift this year. The Amazing Olive has two locations, a newer location in Patchogue run by Muñoz’s son Steven, and her original Port Jefferson spot that she’s owned since 2012. Known for their vast collection of olive oils, balsamic vinegars, wine vinegars, salts and rubs, the store can accommodate any taste. But for this holiday season, Kandy Muñoz said personalized bottle labels and gift baskets are extremely popular this year. “When you shop small, you’re supporting a neighborhood family,” she said.

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The Terryville Fire District, top, and the Port Jefferson Fire District, bottom, are both holding their uncontested commissioner races Dec. 8. File photos by Kyle Barr

Candidates Run Uncontested for Fire Commissioner Races in PJ/Terryville BY KYLE BARR KYLE@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM The two local fire departments are gearing up for their annual elections, both with one fire commissioner seat apiece up for vote. In both fire districts, incumbents are running unopposed and looking to retain their seats. Commissioners are unpaid elected board members who run the district, which is a connected but distinct entity from the fire department. The district is a taxing entity whose board is elected by the residents in the district. The commissioners determine yearly budgets, go out for grants and propose bonds to maintain equipment and personnel of both the district and department.

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no entity from hospitals to governments had any playbook for dealing with a worldwide virus. Rant said the district and department had to scramble to procure the necessary personal protective equipment along with disinfecting supplies, all of which were an added cost in both supplies and manpower. Now, however, the commissioner said they are prepared for the current surge. “We’ve been holding our own — obviously there was no playbook,” Rant said. “We did prepare for the surge we’re having now. We have cleaning supplies, gloves and other equipment coming up into the fall and winter season. We’re in pretty good shape.” As far as the additional proposition, voters are being asked to authorize the district to purchase and upgrade its communication equipment and systems at a price not to exceed $783,000. Rant said the district has been preparing for this big expenditure for the past few years, and the purchase will not impact residents’ taxes. “It’s moving us along with the times in terms of communications,” he said. “Good communication for a fire department’s operations is crucial.” The purchase includes new radio technology both in the field and at base. Technology will also allow the district to adjust temperature and turn on/off lights, which will reduce energy waste and potentially save money. The district had previously been planning to potentially place a cell tower at the station 1 firehouse on Jayne Boulevard, which would have brought in some revenue to the district, but Rant said that the decision was made a few months ago to drop those plans. The commissioner said the issue was if the district allowed a cell tower to go up at that location then companies would need 24/7 access, and they “weren’t willing to submit our neighbors in the middle of the night have work trucks and power tools going on.” The vote will take place Dec. 8 at the main firehouse located at 19 Jayne Blvd., Port Jefferson Station, between 2 and 9 p.m.

Unlike other neighboring districts, Comsewogue is holding off on plans to bring more kids into school until late February or early March, citing the steadily increasing COVID-19 numbers on Long Island. Superintendent Jennifer Quinn said the decision was made partially based on a survey released to both parents and students as well as by the reopening committee that comprises staff, parents and students. She said the Suffolk County Department of Health also suggested now was not the best time for bringing in more students. “We said since the beginning, our plan is fluid,” she said in a phone interview. The district has changed several things since schools opened in September, including accepting rapid testing where initially the district was wary of the tests’ veracity, bringing back music class, hot lunches and allowing more students to use playground equipment and have more students together during gym. In the November survey for district residents, the results of which were posted on its website, Comsewogue got responses from a little under 750 students. Of those, 88% said their mental well-being was average or better, on a scale of 1 to 5. As for remote work, survey results show about 40% of students spend more than three hours on remote work a day, while 30% say it’s two-to-three hours, and about a quarter of stu-

dents said they spend less than that. The vast majority of students said an earlier deadline on remote assignments would not make life easier. The district said it expects the average remote workload should be between 3.5 and 4.5 hours, excluding AP classes. District officials said the survey results show they are doing the best job they can under the circumstances. “We don’t want our students staring at the computer screen all day,” said Jennifer Polychronakos, assistant superintendent for instruction. A total of 40% of students said they would be comfortable returning to in-person learning without social distancing and masks, while 60% percent said “no” or “not at this time.” The district also got responses from 160 district parents, of which almost 90% said their children are coping with current learning standards, based on a scale of 1 to 5. Around 70% of parents said they would not like to see students return to school without masks or social distancing. Quinn said the question was composed to effectively say the district could not hold students in-person all at once and still maintain social distancing. Other schools are pushing ahead with reopening plans. The Port Jefferson School District has tentatively set an early January date for bringing students in for four days a week. The Rocky Point school district this week started bringing back students for four days of in-perCOMSEWOGUE PHASE II Continued on A6

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Right-wing Facebook group Setauket Patriots rallied outside Village Hall in Port Jefferson Tuesday night, Nov. 24, to protest what they claim is a violation of their rights, though officials say they are following the law. On Sept. 12, the patriots group marched from the Port Jefferson train station down Main Street to gather at the 9/11 memorial across from Village Hall, though they lacked a permit for the march. Earlier in the summer the group hosted a permitted car parade for the Fourth of July following a Black Lives Matter march down Main Street held in June. Following the June and July events, the Village of Port Jefferson issued an executive order signed July 6 by Mayor Margot Garant effectively stopping the village from signing any new permits for marches or protests due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Garant said it was in response to how many people the events were bringing, and the crowds not maintaining social distancing while doing so. The village has not granted a parade permit to any group since the moratorium was enacted. Setauket Patriots organizer James Robitsek said he received a summons with a $1,400 constable fee and $2,800 fine 30 days after their 9/11 event. “Because it was 9/11, it’s sacred to us,” Robitsek said. “I personally lost friends in 9/11.” In previous events, the group that regularly supports President Donald Trump (R) on Facebook was relatively low key in support of the president. Since then, the group has held multiple car parades down Main Street without a village permit which were explicitly pro-Trump. Such events did draw a few confrontations between counterprotesters and caravangoers in Setauket. Some comments by leaders of these rallies have specifically mentioned Mayor Margot Garant. (To read more about past Patriots

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son learning. At Comsewogue, Quinn said she and other people on the reopening committee are concerned about rising COVID infection rates and hospitalizations. Back in July, New York State set the limit that the infection rate could be at to reopen was 5%. The superintendent cited Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, who said Sunday, Nov. 29, the U.S. was ex-

James Robitsek, of the Setauket Patriots, protested in front of PJ Village Hall Nov. 24.. Photo by Julianne Mosher

activities, visit tbrnewsmedia.com.) On Nov. 24, the night of their court date at Village Hall, members and supporters of the patriots protested with flags and music across the street along the harbor, while Robitsek asked for a full dismissal in court. “It’s a violation of our civil rights,” he said. “They can’t just pick and choose who they give permits to, and that’s basically what they’ve done.” Only 10 people were allowed in the court hearing, where Robitsek, represented by Lindenhurst-based attorney Vincent Grande III, rejected the offer of the fine and pled not guilty. “The court’s offer was to plead guilty with a conditional discharge, and to not hold any future events in Port Jeff village,” Robitsek said. “I’m looking for a dismal because I won’t be able to hold any more events in the village and I don’t want that.” Deputy Village Attorney Richard Harris said that while Robitsek argued that other events were able to be held, like Black Lives Matter protests, the summons was simply for the one event hosted in September. “It’s not about any other events,” he said. “It’s just about the Sept. 12 march.” Robitsek said he plans on holding a 9/11 parade every year. Grande will be filing motions by January, and Robitsek said the next court hearing should be sometime in February or March. pecting a difficult Christmas time in terms of both COVID-19 infections and related deaths. “The risk of making someone sick is a concern for us right now,” Quinn said. “You listen to Dr. Fauci who said our country might be closed — I want to keep our schools open.” The district is hosting a board of education workshop Dec. 3 where the superintendent said in a call to parents, they will be discussing what the district will do if the area is designated a yellow zone by Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D), entailing 20% weekly testing of in-person students and faculty in schools. The next board meeting is scheduled for Dec. 7.

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SBU Journalism School Dean Addresses Current Challenges

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF DESK@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Journalism is under attack. It’s a sentiment shared by Laura Lindenfeld, the dean of the School of Journalism at Stony Brook University after years of. Efforts to undermine the press “remind me why journalism is so critical to democracy,” she said. “We have our work cut out for us.” Lindenfeld, who came into the position in March this year after serving as interim dean, said she is encouraged by what she sees at the journalism school, where she lauded students for their engagement, motivation and passion. “That gives me an incredible sense of hope about our ability to overcome,” she said. Data from Gallup shows that, as of September this year, trust in media is higher than it was in 2016, but not by a sizable amount. In that survey, 40% said they trust the media a great deal or fair amount. 33% trust the media “none at all.” The difference is most expressed when looking at political party, with only 10% of republicans trusting the media to any real degree, while 73% of Democrats share more trust. Meanwhile, the journalism school has taken several steps to prepare its students for a challenging world. In addition to providing the same kind of ethical training other schools offer, Stony Brook is immersing them in a digital program in which they can tell factually based, compelling stories. The school is also urging students to become part of local communities. Professors encourage students to “listen beneath the surface” and to hear stories and gather information “they might not have heard otherwise.” Lindenfeld is a strong believer in the school’s DEI program, which stands for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. “We need to be thinking about how important difference is” and how important it is to “listen beyond what we think we are saying,” Lindenfeld said. Additionally, the journalism program at Stony Brook is inextricably intertwined with the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, which the dean used to head up. Named after the famed TV and movie actor who brought an improv-driven effort to Stony Brook to encourage researchers to share their work and their passion for science with the public, the center also serves as a resource for journalism students. While students at the journalism school aren’t all training to become science journalists, they do have a “unique opportunity to understand and think beyond what they imagined” to appreciate what audiences might be feeling.

SBU J-School Dean Laura Lindenfeld took over in March after serving as interim dean for several months. Previous dean Howard Schneider officially left the position at the end of 2018 to focus on bringing SBU’s news litearcy course to public schools. Photo from SBU

Journalism students “get a dose of improv” in their education. The school is planning a new class that will start this spring that teaches data and statistics through storytelling, combining the kinds of data that inform economic, demographic, and epidemiological information with an underlying narrative that engages the readers, driving them through the story. Elizabeth Bojsza and Julia Hathaway of the Alan Alda Center are teaching the class. The journalism school has long promoted its news literacy class, which guides students to discern between fact and fiction and addresses how to understand thoughtful, effective, ethical journalistic practices. The class is made available to non-journalism students as well. This spring, the school is also offering a class for graduate students in which scientists engage with journalists. Stony Brook invites journalists to attend, where they practice interviews and get to redo them, enabling them to ask questions in a compelling way. Taught by journalism professor, Pablo Calvi, the class is titled Engaging with Journalists. Lindenfeld said she believes “great story telling will prevail” in journalism. She also believes that people will pay for editorial products they value. The journalism school also provides its students with an education in business. A year ago, the school hired Sree Sreenivasan, who is the Marshall R. Loeb Visiting professor of Digital Innovation and Audience Engagement. He will help students understand how to build a digital audience. Lindenfeld would also like to see the school add other degree programs. The university is a

“knowledge production machine” and has the opportunity to create programs in communication and mass communication that draw on some of the journalistic principles. As for the nuts and bolts of writing, including grammar, word choice and punctuation, The J-school dean said she is committed to great writing. “Rules are there for the sake of clarity, flow and engagement,” she said. Passionate about food culture, Lindenfeld looks at the recipe of the day in the New York Times. She has observed how the cost of ingre-

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GOP Election Commissioner: Zeldin’s Reelection ‘Mathematically Certain’ Englebright/ Palumbo Claim Victory in Respective Races BY KYLE BARR KYLE@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM With the number of absentee ballots counted so far, the GOP commissioner of the bipartisan Suffolk County Board of Elections told TBR News Media that U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin’s (RNY1) reelection over Democratic challenger Nancy Goroff is “mathematically certain.” “I expect to certify the race in about a week — with the results showing Congressman Zeldin won by almost 50,000 votes,” BOE Commissioner Nick LaLota said in an email statement. The incumbent congressional representative had a lead of over 60,000 votes by the end of in-person vote counting Nov. 3.

Absentee ballot counting began Nov. 16. While Goroff and her election staff said on Election Day they had to wait for the results of in-person voting, Zeldin released a statement that night declaring victory. In it he also thanked Goroff for the race. “As America enters its next chapter, I am confident we will defeat the coronavirus and continue growing our economy,” the incumbent said in that Nov. 3 statement. Zeldin’s campaign did not immediately respond to a request for any kind of new statement based on the commissioner’s election call. A representative from Goroff’s campaign said they are waiting for additional absentee ballots to be counted before putting out any kind of statement. In other local races, state Assemblyman Steve Englebright (D-Setauket) was confident that mail-in ballots would make a difference in the 2020 race for his seat in the 4th Assembly District, and he was right. On Dec. 2, LaLota confirmed that Englebright was reelected over his Republican opponent Michael Ross, adding that official ballot counts would be available shortly. The assemblyman said it was good to have

the ballot count finished. “This election was unique because fully one-third of the vote came in through mail ballots and was not included in the initial election night tally,” he said. “It was, however, worth waiting for. The final count was a solid affirmation. I’m grateful that the voters gave me the opportunity to continue representing them in the Assembly. And there is much work to be done in the new year. Until then, please everyone, be safe this holiday season and we will come out of this stronger.” Ross did not release a statement by press time. In person voting showed Englebright behind Nov. 4 with 47.44% of the votes, compared to Ross who had 51.88% of the votes. At the time, there were nearly 18,000 absentee ballots that still needed to be counted in the district. At the same time, victory was declared by current Assemblyman Anthony Palumbo (R-New Suffolk), who defeated Democratic opponent Laura Ahearn to take Senate District 1. The seat had been held by Republican Ken LaValle for over 40 years. “As our new Senator, I will work hard every day to continue the legacy of retiring State Sen. Ken LaValle and build upon his strong record

of protecting the environment, supporting our schools, and fighting for taxpayers,” Palumbo said in a statement. “Thank you for putting your trust in me. I am proud and truly grateful to have the opportunity to continue serving our Long Island communities in the New York State Legislature.” Ahearn did not release a statement by press time. On Nov. 21, Newsday reported that a part-time BOE ballot counter tested positive for COVID-19, and that election officials had to suspend counting until the following Tuesday. Several individuals were required to quarantine. LaLota said that action did not result in a significant delay in counting. “Despite a single-digit number of the board’s 123 employees testing positive for COVID, and quarantine orders for those who were in ‘close contact’ with those who tested positive, those unaffected board employees remain dedicated to their work of counting the remainder of Suffolk’s 170,000 absentee ballots,” the Republican commissioner said in an additional statement. “Observing proper COVID protocols, the board expects the counting of absentee ballots to conclude in a few days.”

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The U.S. is still feeling the friction of the recent presidential election between President Donald J. Trump and President Elect Joseph R. Biden. Since the founding of this republic, our major presidential leaders and their followers fiercely fought to attain the presidency. During this unfortunate period of division, it’s time to look back at the many examples of resentment that has been seen by our leaders. Years ago, the same tactics seen today were used with the Election of 1800 between President John Adams, Vice President Thomas Jefferson, and Aaron Burr. While Adams and Jefferson were two key founding fathers that liked each other personally, they shared different views over the direction of the government. Although they worked together in the first administration of President George Washington and when Adams became president in 1797 and Jefferson the vice president, these leaders marked the earliest establishment of the political parties, especially during the election process. During his presidency, Adams had a difficult time governing this young nation. Always a respected figure, Adams was not an overly warm leader that was situated between the icons of the father of the nation in Washington and the writer of the Declaration of Independence in Jefferson. He desperately held onto the policy of neutrality and enforced the controversial laws of the Alien and Sedition Acts. His Vice President Jefferson was completely opposed to any actions that limited the civil liberties of Americans. Allied with James Madison, Jefferson sought the nullification of Adam’s legislation through the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions. Adams was a one term president that left the officer after Jefferson and Burr received more votes in this election. At this point there were no running mates and Adams was forced out of the White House. It did not help Adams that powerful members like that of Alexander Hamilton criticized his presidential actions and openly wondered about his mental stability. Although Hamilton and Jefferson were competitive political opponents, Hamilton believed that Burr was unable to be trusted, and he pushed the election towards his rival in Jefferson. On the day of the inauguration, Adams refused to attend this transfer of power, and instead, he went home in disgust. By the early part of the 1820’s, there was a different sense of leadership that was taking root in America after the last of the Revolutionary Era presidents in James Monroe left office. By 1824, there was a major political battle that lasted more than four years between the ferocity of Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams to complete for the presidency. These men could

not have been any more different, with Adams being the son ‘If you are as happy, my dear sir, on entering this man was a captain in the field of a former president that was very well educated, worldly house as I am in leaving it and returning home, artillery during World War I. and astute within politics and Eisenhower was educated at the foreign affairs. He opposed the you are the happiest man in this country.‘ U.S. Military Academy at West iron will of Jackson who would —Outgoing President James K. Buchanan wto President Point, NY, Truman never gradube the first president that was Abraham Lincoln, March 1861 ated from high school. Whereas born West of the Appalachian Eisenhower was an outstanding Mountains, served as a kid athlete that was well liked, Truwhere he opposed President James K. Polk’s raduring the Revolutionary War, was a noted Indi- tionale to go to war. Lincoln demanded proof that man never shied away from expressing controan fighter, plantation owner, self-educated law- “American blood was shed on American soil” at versial views. Truman ordered the dropping of yer and a major general that secured the historic the start of this war between America and Mex- two atomic bombs to end the war in the Pacific victory against the British at the Battle of New ico. After his brief stint as a representative, Lin- and Eisenhower was opposed to use of this weapOrleans during the War of 1812. For most of his coln was a savvy lawyer that served several terms on against a beaten enemy. While it seemed that life Jackson demonstrated little restraint within in the Illinois State Senate. He gained national Eisenhower’s popularity had endless bounds, it his resentment towards the Native-Americans, prominence in 1858 during his senate campaign was believed that Truman would lose his re-elecBritish, and the aristocratic power of the North- against Stephen Douglas, where he became the tion to Thomas Dewey in 1948. As Truman won east and leaders like that of Adams whom he face of the Republican Party, and a known threat this election, the newspapers did not bother to believed were the privileged class of Americans against the institution of slavery in the South. wait until all of votes for this contest was countthat ruled this nation. Lincoln openly suggested that there were far ed, as they incorrectly printed main titles “Dewey For many people, Adams was a known po- too many compromises over slavery and that it Defeat’s Truman.” litical figure, and many older leaders, including should not expand into the new western terriAfter many years of downplaying any Jefferson, were worried that Jackson was a threat tories and states. In a series of debates within suggestions that he would run for presidency, to the democratic practices of this nation. They Illinois, Lincoln showcased himself as a Re- Eisenhower finally accepted the Republican saw him as an erratic leader that partook in pis- publican leader that clearly expressed his will nomination to oppose Democratic challenger tol duels and a man that was more than willing to oppose this southern form of slavery. Even Adlai Stevenson. Always armed with his tradeto carry out his physical threats. The election of as Lincoln lost this election, he rose to nation- mark grin “Ike” quickly realized that running 1824 was led by Jackson, but he did not hold the al prominence and was a dominant Republican for office was no easy task. He openly opposed majority of the popular vote, and this contest was to replace President James Buchanan who re- the last several years of Truman’s leadership pushed back to Congress to decide who be the fused to run for a second term in 1860. There that he deemed corrupt and weak against the next president. While Jackson expected to gain were written stories in the papers that Lincoln communists. Still, he had to answer questions an imminent victory, Speaker of the House Henry was motivated to intermingle the races and that about his running mate Richard M. Nixon’s Clay sought to use his influence to make a politi- he lacked intelligence through his country folk own illegitimate use of campaign funds and his cal bargain with maneuvering the gain a secretary manner to lead this country. lack of support for General George C. Marshall of state position within the next administration. By gaining a sectional victory that saw him who was vehemently attacked as being weak Clay told Jackson, who was ahead in the win most of the populated states in the Northeast against communism by Senator Joseph McCapolls, that if he was given this powerful post, he and Midwest, Lincoln won the presidency, and rthy. And while Truman was leaving the office, held enough clout to ensure his victory in con- the South began to secede. But President Elect he refused to be quiet against the presence of gress. Jackson immediately refused this scheme, Lincoln had no constitutional authority to oppose Eisenhower. Truman openly called Eisenhowso Clay offered the same deal to Adams who had the divisive actions of the South and this crisis er a Republican “Stooge” who had no original far fewer votes. Adams accepted Clay’s propos- for more than five months were still left within views of his own and was a “Puppet” of this al, and this propelled him to take over the presi- the inept hands of Buchanan. Always the law- party’s political and business leaders. dency from James Monroe. For two elections in yer, Lincoln must have surely bit his own tongue With Biden creating his cabinet, gaining the 1824 and again in 1828, both Adams and Jack- during his first meeting with Buchanan who did approval to see national security reports, and preson openly battled each other during this de- nothing to halt the Confederacy from being cre- paring to be the President of the United States, cade. Like that of Trump and Biden, they were ated by Jefferson Davis. Like that of Franklin D. his poor relationship with Trump is not unusual. both from opposite backgrounds, and they pub- Roosevelt, who had to wait to take over the pres- Hopefully, there will be some common ground licly criticized each other. As we most recent- idency in 1933 during the height of the Great De- between these two opposite leaders for the good ly observed Trump calling Biden “Sleepy Joe” pression, Lincoln watched southern states leave of America. And while this upcoming inauguraand Biden claiming that Trump was a “Clown,” the country during an extremely perilous time. tion will surely be different due to the restraints this personal mudslinging has always been a And in 1953, as former Supreme Commander of COVID-19, may this transition of power go negative tool for candidates to utilize. Adams of Allied Expeditionary Forces General Dwight smoothly to ensure the vital national tradition of claimed that Jackson’s mother was a prostitute D. Eisenhower and outgoing President Harry S. leadership changes that has been consistent since and Jackson stated as a foreign minister that Ad- Truman both drove together to the inauguration, the days of President George Washington. Rich Acritelli is a social studies teacher ams procured young girls to partake in sexual these men had little fondness towards each other. favors for Russian leaders. They were both Midwestern men that came from at Rocky Point High School and an adjunct In 1860, Abraham Lincoln was a promising poor families, but these were the only two simi- professor of American history at Suffolk County local political figure from the state of Illinois. larities between these powerful leaders. While Ei- Community College. 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Looking for Mature, Welcoming, Energetic Person Who Is: • Reliable, Punctual and Accurate • Positive w/Excellent Interpersonal Skills • Effective Communicator and Organized • Multitasker and Detail Oriented

NEED HELP?

Š108398

HVAC TECHS & INSTALLERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY F/T, year round, full benefits Flanders Heating and Air conditioning, Call Audrey 631-727-2760 See our display ad for more information

Dental Office Front Desk Receptionist for State of the Art Prosthodontic Practice. Part-time 20-25hrs./wk. 2 years experience, Computer Competence: Dentrix Software, Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills. Non-Smoker, references needed. See Display Ad for more info. Call 631-689-5555

Interested?

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EXECUTIVE CHEF

St. James-Village Head of the Harbor Tuesday & Thursday 9 am - 2 pm Evening Court Session 3rd Thurs/month Responsibilities will include maintenance of records and general clerical duties as Court Clerk. Qualifications include excellent verbal and written communication skills and exceptional customer service. Ability to type +35 WPM and general computer knowledge is required. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail are essential; must be able to prioritize and multitask. Vehicle and Traffic Court experience preferred but will train.

Email rĂŠsumĂŠs & salary requirements to vhohhr@gmail.com

Š108517

Dental Office Front Desk Receptionist

Weekly hours vary from 40-60 hours to include Saturday & some Sunday events. Compensation negotiable.

Š107889

State of the art, fee for service Prosthodontic Practice seeks intelligent and committed individual to join our staff as a Part-time Front Desk Receptionist for 20-25 hrs./wk. If employment in a respectful patient-centered dental office is what you are looking for, we look forward to meeting you. Required Qualifications • 2 yrs experience in dental office • Computer competence: Dentrix Software • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong interpersonal skills to maintain positive and effective rapport with patients, their families, referring Dental and Medical professionals, as well as our office staff. • Ability to prioritize a busy day, while placing our patients’ needs first. References needed • Non-smoker

Call 631.689.5555

Š108441

Suffolk County established caterer (35+ years) with clients from Montauk to Manhattan. Immediate opening for culinary professional with minimum 6 years off-premises catering experience. Will be responsible for maintaining menu & brand identity, ensure food is prepared properly, aesthetically pleasing, and manage kitchen operations and staff (under 10). Collaborate with management on inventory, budget, and food presentation. New American cuisine. Plant-based, Latin & Asian a plus. Responsibilities include: Purchase food & supplies from vendors approved by the company; monitor & track inventory (minimize waste, ensure quality & freshness); develop menus & create new dishes seasonally; hire, train & supervise kitchen personnel; stay current on industry trends; identify new culinary techniques & presentations; assist kitchen staff with food prep; strong knowledge of food handling health code regulations; provide direction & supervision to kitchen staff. Call 631-334-3263 • juliannabudd23@gmail.com

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PUBLISHER’S EMPLOYMENT NOTICE: All employment advertising in this newspaper is subject to section 296 of the human rights law which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, sex, age or arrest conviction record or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. Title 29, U.S. Code Chap 630, excludes the Federal Gov’t. from the age discrimination provisions. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for employment which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that employment offerings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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SERV ICES Cleaning COME HOME TO A CLEAN HOUSE! Attention to detail is MY PRIORITY. Serving the Three Village Area. Call Jacquie 347-840-0890

Clean-Ups LET STEVE DO IT Clean-ups, yards, basements, whole house, painting, tree work, local moving and anything else. Totally overwhelmed? Call Steve @ 631-745-2598, leave message.

Decks DECKS ONLY BUILDERS & DESIGNERS Of Outdoor Living By Northern Construction of LI. Decks, Patios/Hardscapes, Pergolas, Outdoor Kitchens and Lighting. Since 1995. Lic/Ins. 3rd Party Financing Available. 105 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-651-8478. www.DecksOnly.com

Electricians SOUNDVIEW ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING Prompt* Reliable* Professional. Residential/Commercial, Free Estimates. Ins/Lic#57478-ME. Owner Operator, 631-828-4675 See our Display Ad in the Home Services Directory

LAMPS FIXED, $65. In Home Service!! Handy Howard. My cell 646-996-7628

SMITHPOINT FENCE. DEER PROBLEM? WE CAN HELP! Wood, PVC, Chain Link, Stockade. Free estimates. Now offering 12 month interest free financing. Commercial/Residential. 70 Jayne Blvd., PJS. Lic.37690-H/Ins. 631-743-9797 www.smithpointfence.com.

Home Improvement

Floor Services/Sales FINE SANDING & REFINISHING Wood Floor Installations Craig Aliperti, Wood Floors LLC. All work done by owner. 28 years experience. Lic.#47595-H/Insured. 631-875-5856

Furniture/Restoration/ Repairs REFINISHING & RESTORATION Antiques restored, repairing recane, reupholstery, touch-ups kitchen, front doors, 40 yrs exp, SAVE$$$, free estimates. Vincent Alfano 631-707-1228

Gutters/Leaders

Home Repairs/ Construction URBAN VILLAGE CONTRACTING, INC Roofing, windows, entry doors, siding, masonry, foundation waterproofing, free estimates since 1998, 631-484-8161. See our Display Ad for more information.

LG LANDSCAPING Full Service Property Maintenance. Fall Clean Ups, Gutter Cleaning, Pruning, Tree Services, Plantings, Mulch, Powerwashing and much more. See our Display Ad for Info. 631-365-5853 or 631-480-3762.

Heating/Cooling HEATING SPECIALIST FOR ALL HEATING SERVICES Installations and repairs for Boilers, Oil tanks and Hot Water Heaters. 10 years of excellent experience. See Display Ad for more info. Call 631-704-0218 Š105752

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THE SIDING SPECIALISTSWINTER SALE GOING ON NOW siding, trim work, windows, repairs, gutters, leaders, capping V&P Siding & Window Corp 631-321-4005 Lic/Ins Lic# 27369-HI

Lawn & Landscaping

GREG TRINKLE PAINTING & GUTTER CLEANING Powerwashing, window washing, staining. Neat, reliable, 25 years experience. Free Estimates. Lic/Ins.#31398-H. 631-331-0976

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SETAUKET LANDSCAPE DESIGN Stone Driveways/Walkways, Walls/Stairs/Patios/Masonry, Brickwork/Repairs Land Clearing/Drainage,Grading/ Excavating. Plantings/Mulch, Rain Gardens. Steve Antos, 631-689-6082 setauketlandscape.com Serving Three Villages

Lawn & Landscaping

Painting/Spackling/ Wallpaper

SWAN COVE LANDSCAPING Lawn Maintenance, Clean-ups, Shrub/Tree Pruning, Removals. Landscape Design/Installation, Ponds/Waterfalls, Stone Walls. Firewood. Free estimates. Lic/Ins.631-689-8089

COUNTY-WIDE PAINTING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Painting/Staining. Quality workmanship. Living and Serving Three Village Area for over 30 years. Lic#37153-H. 631-751-8280 JAY A. SPILLMANN PAINTING CO. Over 35 years in business. Spackling/Taping, Wallpaper removal. Quality prep work. Interior/Exterior. Lic. #17856-H/Ins. 631-331-3712, 631-525-2206

Landscape Materials SCREENED TOP SOIL Mulch, compost, decorative and driveway stone, concrete pavers, sand/block/portland. Fertilizer and seed. JOS. M. TROFFA MATERIALS CORP. 631-928-4665, www.troffa.com

LaROTONDA PAINTING & DESIGN Interior/exterior, sheetrock repairs, taping/spackling, wallpaper removal, Faux, decorative finishings. Free estimates. Lic.#53278-H/Ins. Ross LaRotonda 631-689-5998

Masonry CARL BONGIORNO LANDSCAPE/MASON CONTRACTOR All phases Masonry Work:Stone Walls, Patios, Poolscapes. All phases of Landscaping Design. Theme Gardens. Residential & Commercial. Lic/Ins. 631-928-2110

WORTH PAINTING “PAINTING WITH PRIDE� Interiors/exteriors. Staining & deck restoration, power-washing, wallpaper removal, sheetrocktape/spackling, carpentry/trimwork. Lead paint certified. References. Free estimates. Lic./Ins. SINCE 1989 Ryan Southworth. See Display Ad. 631-331-5556

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Painting/Spackling/ Wallpaper

GET DIRECTV! ONLY $35/month! 155 Channels & 1000s of Shows/Movies on Demand. (w/SELECT All Included Package). PLUS Stream on Up to FIVE Screens Simultaneously at No Additional Cost. Call DIRECTV, 1-888-534-6918

ALL PRO PAINTING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Power Washing, Staining, Wallpaper Removal. Free estimates. Lic/Ins #19604HI 631-696-8150. Nick

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BOB’S PAINTING SERVICE 25 Years Experience. Interior/Exterior Painting, Spackling, Staining, Wallpaper Removal, Staining and Deck Restoration Power Washing. Free Estimates. Lic/Ins. #17981. 631-744-8859

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Call 631-633-9108

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Tree Work ARBOR-VISTA TREE CARE A COMPLETE TREE CARE SERVICE devoted to the care of trees. Maintenance pruning, water-view work, sun-trimming, elevating, pool areas, storm thinning, large tree removal, stump grinding. Wood chips. Lic#18902HI. Free estimates. 631-246-5377 RANDALL BROTHERS TREE SERVICE Planting, pruning, removals, stump grinding. Free Estimates. Fully insured. LIC# 50701-H. 631-862-9291 SUNBURST TREE EXPERTS Since 1974, our history of customer satisfaction is second to none. Pruning/removals/planting, plant health care. Insect/ Disease Management. ASK ABOUT GYPSY MOTH AND TICK SPRAYS Bonded employees. Lic/Ins. #8864HI 631-744-1577

Power Washing EXTERIOR CLEANING SPECIALISTS Roof cleaning, pressure washing/softwashing, deck restorations, gutter maintenance. Squeaky Clean Property Solutions 631-387-2156 www.SqueakyCleanli.com POWERWASHING PETE Sanitize your home professionally- house, deck, fence, roof, driveway, pavers and outdoor furniture. $50 off any job! Free Estimates. Call 631-240-3313. Powerwashpete.com. See Display Ad for more Info.

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MR SEWERMAN CESSPOOL SERVICE All types of cesspool servicing, all work guaranteed, family owned and operated since 1985, 631-924-7502. Licensed and Insured.

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Blues Man Piano Tuning Brad Merila Certified Piano Technician 6 Barnwell Lane, Stony Brook

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AUTOMOTI V E SERV ICES

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R E A L ESTATE Commercial Property/ Yard Space

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Editorial

Letters to the Editor

Keeping Mom-and-Pops Port Resident for President in Mind

Amazon is not going to go the extra mile and wrap your Christmas presents with professional flair. Amazon is not going to sponsor your local baseball or soccer team. Amazon does not know the names of customers’ family members or shops in the same supermarket that we do. At the same time, Amazon is still raking in profits. The retail giant moved its annual Prime Day to October this year, essentially setting up an earlier holiday rush than usual. Amazon and other online retailers are anticipated to make $189 billion in revenue this season, up 33% from 2019. Meanwhile many of our local mom-and-pop brick and mortar remain without a hint of additional federal stimulus, praying they do well enough in the next few weeks to stay open in 2021. While Cyber Monday sales are expected to grow this year, American Express, which promotes Small Business Saturday, has reported that in a survey of owners 62% said they need to see spending return to pre-COVID levels to survive 2020. Though that’s not to say the community isn’t getting involved. Many shop owners we spoke to praised their customers, the ones who have sought out their stores to see how they were doing, buy items or even gift cards. Some owners managed to take some of their business online during the height of the pandemic in spring, but many did not have the resources to go further. Over the year, we’ve talked to other small business owners who said the additional stresses caused by the pandemic were simply too much to bear and have already closed up shop. Yet the beast only grows bigger and hungrier. Amazon is planning for a total of three last-mile warehouses on Long Island, with the latest one announced to be in Shirley. In the Nov. 26 issue of TBR newspapers, we shared the very real and very legitimate concerns of local pharmacists over Amazon’s new pill delivery service, which is rolling out at the end of this year. Amazon won’t know patients’ family history. Amazon won’t be able to look at a person at their counter and tell if there may be something else wrong healthwise. All the emphasis on staying at home has led to the ballooning of mail-in delivery services for everything from packages, to food and even alcohol. Some of these delivery businesses, like Door Dash have been a minor boon to brick and mortar who were not allowed to open their doors. Others, such as Amazon Pharmacy, have been taking away larger and larger slices of the economic pie. Will there be a time when your local pharmacy or corner store can no longer compete with a national brand? Maybe, but we’re not there quite yet. All our local shops were impacted by the ongoing pandemic, and though some industries have managed to compete better than others, the tell-tale signs of anxiety are there in each one. As New York City and Long Island witness increases in COVID-19 infection rates, all eyes are on Albany to see if there will be more restrictions. Experts have already said trends are worrying and have suggested stricter measures. In that way, we ask people to be considerate not only of business owners but also to your neighbors as well. It may be smart to call ahead before visiting a local shop for a Christmas gift, so as not to spend as much time indoors, potentially with strangers. It’s better to get shopping done early, especially to avoid any kind of gathering crowds on the horizon. But we have to see the end of 2020, we all crave the end to 2020, but we do not want to see the end to small business on the North Shore and all of Long Island. This holiday season, let’s keep our local mom-and-pops in mind.

Now that Joe Biden is president, I’ve got my work cut out for me. The only third party candidate, soon I shall have to catch up with the president-elect and, hopefully, overtake him. This won’t be easy. Biden is entrenched in Washington and he doesn’t show any signs of letting up. Right now he has the upper hand and I find that I must wrest the office from him to keep my dream of being the first conservative party to reach the presidency after 20 years of grassroots campaigning on the front lawn of my home, Echo arms Adult Home whence I send this heartfelt missive your way. Now it may interest your readers to know that I am the very first conservative party member to have vied for this office individually with no revenue spent on this

venture — only the usage of this newspaper as my only advantage for the proper exposure for running in this crucial race. Now that President Donald Trump (R) is out, I seize my chance. Not since George W. Bush have we seen as good a candidate for the Oval Office. His ample correspondence with me over these many years have yielded only great fruit in that he has been mentoring me and grooming me for this great office. Without him, I am nothing. President Bush makes all the difference and I shall not let him or the American people down when I can better spend my time and influence supporting a platform of conservative principles and values. Finally, Joe Biden is now the man to beat; I shall, however, not relent until I see

the light at the end of the tunnel. Therefore, I’m imploring the American people to whom I am taking my campaign directly, knowing well that as I do I am risking everything that my campaign has ever built. I therefore resolvedly ask your readership to support me in my endeavor to take back the nation for the peoples’ sake the better to restore our country to its rightful prominence over all the world. I therefore now leave you a happy man, as I know that you are all with me in my quest to be your president and to be the best and brightest and the greatest commander in chief yet to sit in the executive chair come January. George J. Lindner Port Jefferson Station

Clarifying Brookhaven’s New Parking System Apparently, some misinformation is circulating about parking meters at our town parks and parking lots. That is unfortunate, particularly since every town board member supported and voted for this new system. First, know that nothing has changed for those residents who purchase park/ beach stickers. Access to all Brookhaven town parks and parking lots is absolutely free for those who have the stickers. Brookhaven’s resident parking sticker system, whereby residents pay a onetime fee for a sticker to park at any town location throughout the year, will remain in place unchanged. Reduced fees for senior citizens, veterans and handicapped individuals will also remain unchanged. Since the onset of the COVID pandemic the town has worked to eliminate person-to-person contact in an

effort to reduce the spread of infections by this virus. The introduction of this system will eliminate the need for staff in booths at these lots to collect daily fees, which result in thousands person-to-person contacts each day. The new system will allow non-residents and those who chose not to purchase a sticker to pay an hourly charge for parking. Payment can be made from your own cell phone, making this a touchless system. Residents with a seasonal sticker/pass will NOT have to pay an hourly fee. What happens if you are a Brookhaven resident and you don’t have a parking sticker? In the past, the town would hire several seasonal workers who would collect $5 for each car for each day. The cost for those parking without stickers will be 50 cents per hour, which for most will be cheaper than the

Impact of the Election For all of you who did not vote for President Donald Trump (R) because of your hatred for the man, we will now be forced to live in a socialist, communist country because the fake

media, Democrats, the Hollywood misfits and all of you voters wanted to get rid of President Trump. When you lose your money, jobs, health care, first and second amendment

$5 per day charge. The parking system that the town will be installing is similar to the ones used by Port Jefferson and Patchogue Villages. Parking spaces will not be individually metered. The new system will be in place from May 1 to Sept. 30. By eliminating seasonal parking attendants, the town will realize a savings that will be passed on to residents via a reduced fee for seasonal parking stickers/ passes for additional vehicles within the same household. By doing this, we will keep our parks open and operational as we have in the past with reduced costs for our residents in a safer environment by eliminating inperson interaction. Ed Romaine Supervisor Town of Brookhaven

rights as well as your freedom it will be too late. Shame on you! God help our country! Richard Esopa Miller Place

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Opinion

A Few Reminders from a Five-Year-Old Neighbor

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y five-year-old neighbor Jack keeps me and his parents on our toes, and for that, I am grateful. In this strange and challenging year, Jack offers a refreshing, clear-eyed and honest assessment of everything he sees. He speaks directly, asks questions and expects people to treat him the way his kind, caring and supportive parents do. During the spring, at the start of longer D. None walks around the neighborhood with of the above my dog, I started the BY DANIEL DUNAIEF pattern of wearing sweatpants and sweatshirts during cooler weather. After all, with nowhere else to go, I didn’t feel compelled to put on a collared shirt,

to change my outerwear or to put on my dress shoes. Speaking of which, I don’t think I’ve even looked for my shoes in months. The search for those shoes, and the black socks at the bottom of a drawer somewhere, will be a welcome return to a more normal routine some day. Anyway, back in the first stages of an endless homebound existence, Jack saw me one morning, greeted my dog , who is 30 pounds heavier than he, and asked me one of the many five-year-old questions that he shares. “Why are you wearing the same clothes as yesterday?” he asked, as if I were somehow on a walk of shame after an evening that stretched into morning in a college dorm. “Oh, honey, he’s just wearing the same sweatshirt as yesterday. You do that, too,” his mother gently offered. Then again, Jack was right. I was wearing the same sweatshirt and sweatpants. Later, when a nephew who tested negative for the virus came to visit and took a walk with me, Jack listened to his mother chat with us. As we were walking away, Jack watched

my nephew and me head to my house. “Dan,” he shouted, “Don’t forget about six feet.” Again, Jack was right. Comfortable as I was, even outside with my nephew, Jack learned the rules and was encouraging me to follow them. Recently, Jack delved into the minefield of politics. Without any hesitation, he asked my wife and daughter about their votes for the presidential election. His mother, once again, tried to provide a filter, suggesting that such a conversation might not be necessary or comfortable. Our daughter, who has had extensive experience babysitting children of all ages, had no trouble answering the question in a way that wouldn’t upset Jack, regardless of his or, more likely, his parents’ thoughts on the subject. Cliche as it seems, it occurred to me, listening to my wife recount this conversation, that Jack, and the need to meet his earnestness and honesty, offered a

reminder about public discourse. Five-year-olds may not know everything, but they know when an adult is being condescending or is belittling them. They need the same kind of honesty they give. At the same time, they need answers that don’t insult them. Even if they, or their parents, have different views, they need to know that others respect them. Therein, it occurred to me, lies the lesson. We don’t need to avoid conversations with each other about topics on which we disagree. We are guaranteed the freedom to disagree with everyone, from our siblings, to our parents, to the president. We also might do well to think of others who are speaking to us as Jack. We don’t need to picture others as five-year-olds. We can, and will, engage in more satisfying discourse if we follow some of the same principles when speaking with anyone. With so many challenges ahead, we will accomplish more together, and respectfully, than if we take each other down.

The Life of A Child with Down Syndrome

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hanksgiving Day would have been my sister’s 78th birthday. But my parents were told at her birth that she would not live long because she had Down syndrome, a genetic disorder. In fact, one of the physicians at the hospital commented, “Best to just throw her in the garbage.” My mother, who was deeply religious, advised the doctor Between that he was not God, told him in you and me no uncertain terms BY LEAH S. DUNAIEF where he could go, and together with my father, brought my sister Maxine to our loving and supportive home. That was 1942, when no one ever saw a Down syndrome child, with the characteristic

physical markings of a round face, almondshaped and up-slanting eyes and short stature, on the streets of New York. As a result, she was the object of stares when we were in public. Fortunately, she was a happy and social child, and when she saw people staring, she would wave at them, smile and say, “Hello.” If they stopped, she would continue with, “How are you?” and even, “How old are you?” She would then advise them that they looked much older and thus make them laugh. Even as late as 1960, the life expectancy of people with Down syndrome was considered to be 10. But by 2007, on average and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, persons born with Down would live to be about 47 years old. My sister made it to 65. Why the dramatic difference within one lifetime? The easiest answer is the change in attitudes about children with Down syndrome. When Maxine was born, such children were routinely institutionalized, where they received notoriously poor treatment and lived in horrible conditions. Journalist and lawyer Geraldo

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Rivera, in 1972, exposed the neglect and abuse in Staten Island’s Willowbrook State School. It broke people’s hearts and was a change agent, and such facilities began to disappear. Since the 1970s, a Down syndrome child is to be given a free and appropriate education like any other child in the United States by law. When my sister was six, my mother brought her to the neighborhood elementary school to register her for first grade. That was the first of many times she and Maxine were turned away. With great patience, my mother taught Maxine how to read “Dick, Jane and Baby,” to write her name and address between the lines, and to do arithmetic on a second-grade level. Ultimately Maxine attended a Catholic school in Brooklyn for children with special needs. My sister also had a natural gift for music, often spending many minutes playing familiar melodies by ear on the household piano. I was reminded of all this by December’s Atlantic monthly magazine’s cover story, “The Last Children of Down Syndrome.” The article, by Sarah Zhang, focuses on prenatal genetic

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testing, the impact it’s having on the number of children born with special needs, and its effects on world-wide population as it becomes easier and more widespread. Her report is centered in Denmark, which in 2004 became one of the first countries to offer free genetic Down syndrome screening to every pregnant woman. She writes that since universal screening was offered, the number of parents who chose to continue a pregnancy after a Down diagnosis, in 2019 for example, was seven. What does the universal introduction of choice indicate about the future of humanity as genetic testing gets more sophisticated? she asks. What is the value of a human life? The article poses the question, as well as dealing with the terrible pressures of choice. My mother was 36 when she gave birth to my sister. Age 35 and older is considered higher risk for the birthing of a Down syndrome child. There wasn’t the choice of amniocentesis then, certainly not other genetic testing, but had there been, I know how my parents would have reacted. They would have carried on in the same way.

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