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School Districts in Huntington Pass 2020-21 Budgets

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Voters passed the 2020-21 budget 5,241 to 1,545. Its budget is set at $172,752,759, a $1.6 million increase from last year’s total. The budget package supports K-12 instructional programs, funds the purchase of 1,500 Chromebooks to complete the final phase of the 1:1 computing initiative so that all students K-12 have their own device, preserves the district’s art, music and athletic programs, maintains class sizes within district guidelines, preserves staffing and programming to support the social-emotional needs of students and supports the district’s professional development initiatives for staff. In the event of future foundation aid reductions, the district will look to defer a number of expenditures. The total would come out to over $1.8 million. In a worst-case scenario, the district could eliminate late bus runs, eliminate/ reduce school trips, reduce athletic opportunities (games, teams), and reduce full-time equivalent employee hours, among other things. Board president David Badanes secured

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reelection with 5,119 votes. Incumbent Donna McNaughton was reelected with 4,463 votes. Challenger Victoria Bento fell short in her bid with 2,762 votes.

Harborfields Central School District

The 2020-21 budget passed by an overwhelming 3,609 to 1,472. Its total budget figure will be $88,843,177. The district will see a tax levy increase of 2.80 percent. The tax levy amount is $68,465,006 compared to last year’s amount of $66,600,280. State aid is down from $16,466,214 to $14,526,584, which is an over $1.9 million decrease. Incumbents Christopher Kelly and David Steinberg were reelected to the board. Kelly received 3,477 votes, while Steinberg garnered 2,855 votes. Challenger Freda Manuel came up short with 2,174 votes.

Cold Spring Harbor Central School District

Voters passed the 2020-21 budget 944 to 373. Its budget is set at $71,092,749, which is an $817,932 increase from its 2019-20 figure. The district’s tax levy amount will be $66,819,125. The overall budget is about $1 million under the tax levy limit. District officials are expecting further aid reductions from the state. However, the current budget maintains all programs. The district will continue its Chromebook initiative for all students at the middle and high school, extensive professional development for teachers, continue the partnership with the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and DNA Learning BUDGETS CONTINUED ON A7

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The district passed its 2020-21 budget, 2,921 to 1,064. Its budget is set at $64,443,174, a 2.73 percent increase from last year’s figure. The district will see a tax levy increase of 2.89 percent, which is below its allowable tax levy cap of 7.22 percent. The proposed increase of 2.89 percent is less than what is needed to fully cover the increase to capital debt, so as a result the district has planned targeted reductions. Those will include elimination of one fulltime administrative position, reduction in staffing due to attrition, reduction to athletics for materials and supplies, reduction to certain co-curricular activities with minimal student enrollment and reduction in security hours to eliminate redundancy in buildings. Voters elected two candidates to the board of education. Newcomer Sara Siddiqui secured the most votes of 2,489 and will be elected to fill the balance of an unexpired term from June 9, 2020, through June 30, 2020, to be followed by a full three-year term. Challenger Thomas Scarola, who received the second highest number of votes with 2,281, will serve a full three-year term beginning in July. Incumbent Becky Marcus failed to secure reelection with 1,775, as did George Neofitos with 755 votes.

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Education

Traditional Distracted Driving Presentation Moved to Virtual Format

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Despite the COVID-19 pandemic overshadowing other public health issues, Stony Brook Medicine Trauma Center workers have not forgotten the issues that occur on the road due to distracted driving. According to Stony Brook Medicine, reckless and distracted driving is the number one killer of American teenagers. To reduce car crashes and injuries the trauma center has trained more than 2,500 students in safe driving in the Commack, Central Islip and Middle Country school districts since 2016. This year, with no in-school teaching, the pandemic created a challenge in keeping the message going.. To reach teenagers this year, the trauma center decided to make the annual presentation virtual. On May 28 in three sessions, Commack High School students took part in the nationally recognized teen safe driving program Impact Teen Drivers. The trauma center is the first in New York to offer the program, according to Injury Prevention & Outreach coordinator for Stony Brook Medicine Trauma Center, Kristi Ladowski, who is a liaison for Impact Teen Drivers. Heather Leggio, Commack High School psychologist and Students Against Drunk Driving club adviser, said remote learning had been taking place for two months, which helped with the new virtual presentation, since a process was already in place. The psychologist said she felt the virtual version enabled more to participate and there was a constant stream of discussion. Ladowski said when she started looking into different programs a few years ago she

kept going back to the California-based Impact Teen Drivers program. She said among its strengths are the supportive staff members, research- and evidence-based material and that the program doesn’t incorporate the usual scare tactics that other programs have used. She said using statistics and real stories the program connects with teenagers on a visceral level. She added that, from the beginning, Commack was on board with the program, and the trauma center partnered with the high school’s SADD group. “Commack School District with the SADD students and their health classes just really connected with the program and has run it year after year with such success so it’s been such a great partnership,” Ladowski said. In the past, Ladowski presented the program in schools in a small classroom setting to connect better with students, and in Commack, SADD members were trained and then the club members took the lead and ran the program in their 10th-grade classes. “We’re happy to go to the school, and I will run the program as the instructor, but to really embed it in a school is what we’re looking for, and to see the passion that these young students have to take on the program and make it their own and really connect with their peers to make a difference — that’s what’s really great about working with the Commack School District,” she said. Sara Decker, Commack High School social worker, said everyone is motivated and passionate about the program, and health teachers have also been advocates for halting distracted driving.. “As the program went on for different years, we were able to recruit more SADD members

A screen shot from the May 28 Zoom presentation, above. A resource, below, used to educate teenagers on the perils of distracted driving. Photos from Stony Brook Medicine

through this presentation in our classes and it really gave our club a rejuvenation,” she said. “Commack students really got behind this important topic from the beginning.” Decker said Ladowski gave this year’s virtual presentation over Zoom and afterward the students were able to chat and ask questions. SADD students and teachers helped to moderate the chat. Ladowski said during the course she goes over risky behaviors such as the application of lipstick or eating and drinking that can be lethal while driving a car. “It constantly brings it back to our choices and then it also brings in relating everyday activities, things like lipstick application, doing our hair, eating and drinking, using our cellphones,” Ladowski said. “These everyday things that we do by themselves that are not dangerous, but as soon as we make the choice to do it in a car, it can become dangerous and deadly. We don’t get a second chance, so it’s so important to make good decisions every time we’re in the car.” Ladowski added that passengers should do their part not to distract drivers and also speak up when they don’t feel safe. Leggio said the students quickly understand that anything that they do that’s not 100 percent focused on driving is considered a distraction. She said they suggest for students to have a plan

every time they go in a car as far as how many passengers they feel comfortable having in the car and a rule for everyone to wear seatbelts. The program, Leggio said, empowers the students and agrees that it’s helpful that it doesn’t rely on scare tactics. She added that when the SADD students give the presentation, the younger ones look up to them. “The kids don’t get turned off by it immediately,” she said. “They recognize it as a logical, rational explanation. It just makes sense.” Decker and Leggio said in the past they noticed many students realized mistakes their parents have made while driving. “A lot of them recognize what their parents are doing is not okay, and it kind of empowers them to go home and kind of remind mom and dad they shouldn’t be texting and driving or taking a call,” Leggio said. Ladwoski said the family discussion is important because sometimes more experienced drivers don’t perceive the risks as such. “It’s such a rational process to have that aha moment,” she said, adding that parents may rethink certain behaviors like taking calls while driving to set a better example. While the other districts weren’t able to use the virtual version of the program this year, Ladowski is hoping to offer it to libraries so more teenagers can take advantage of it during the summer vacation.

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Huntington Provides Reopening Resources As Huntington businesses are in the midst of Phase 2 reopenings, town officials launched its Business Reopening Resources page to assist and simplify the reopening process. It includes instructions, forms and the waiving of fees for outdoor dining permits and sidewalk sales. “As Huntington reopens for business, the town is here to help simplify and accelerate that process, waiving many fees associated with temporary outdoor dining approvals, sidewalk retail, and creating new processes with no fees, to help our businesses get back on their feet,” said Supervisor Chad Lupinacci (R). “While Town Hall remains closed to the public, we are open for business, hard at work serving our residents and our small businesses, the economic engine of our community and we are united in our focused effort to assist these businesses recover in the short term.”

Outdoor Dining on Sidewalks

The Business Reopening Resources page has launched with instructions and forms for establishments that wish to offer temporary outdoor dining on sidewalks of town and county roads to help accelerate the reopening process for food establishments in areas where the town has jurisdiction. The town is waiving the $200 permit application fee associated with the approval process. Huntington is awaiting guidance from New York State regarding regulations that govern temporary outdoor dining on sidewalks of state roads, such as Main Street/25A and New York Avenue, and information will be posted on the Reopening Resources page once guidance is received from New York State.

Outdoor Dining in Town Municipal Parking Lots

Limits on outdoor restaurant occupancy, with 6 feet of distancing required, naturally reduces capacity and parking demand. The town has created an application process for establishments that wish to expand their outdoor dining footprint with temporary outdoor dining in a town municipal parking lot contiguous to their establishment. Each establishment applying to use space in a municipal lot would be limited based on a percentage of their current legal occupancy limit. Once indoor dining is allowed in Phase 3, outdoor occupancy would be further limited based on an establishment’s legal occupancy limit.

On-Premises Outdoor Dining

The Zoning Board of Appeals has created a simplified application process for establishments that wish to offer temporary on-premises outdoor dining on private property, including areas not typically used for outdoor dining, such as sections of parking lots on private property. Applications submitted and reviewed by the Planning Department will be presented to the ZBA for a decision at their weekly meetings; the Town is waiving multiple fees for this process.

Outdoor Retail/Sidewalk Sales

Huntington has created a process that allows merchants to display merchandise and operate on a public sidewalk in front of their store. The new, temporary process simply requires certification from the merchant that such activity will not obstruct the passage of at least two individuals walking side-by-side along that sidewalk.

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North Shore Towns Say Pools Will Remain Closed for Forseeable Future BY DAVID LUCES DLUCES@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s (D) recent announcement that the state would allow public pools to reopen at the discretion of local municipalities was received as good news for residents in Suffolk County who rely on such facilities for recreational use and to cool off in the summer heat. For local town governments, they will have to consider not only the safety of patrons but also whether they still have the resources in place to operate their pools. Two weeks ago, in a joint press release, town supervisors from Babylon, Brookhaven, Islip, Smithtown and Huntington said they would close their pools to avoid further potential coronavirus spread. Since then, at least two municipalities on the North Shore may be reconsidering their initial decision. Huntington spokesperson Lauren Lembo said in a statement that it is something the town “has been discussing after the successful reopening of the beaches.” At this time, the town hasn’t officially announced anything on pools reopening yet, but Lembo added that a safety plan and staffing resources are currently being assessed. Huntington town Supervisor Chad Lupinacci (R) also weighed in. “Based on the successful phased reopening of our beaches with new safety measures in place, we are more confident now that we can provide an equally safe and fun experience at the Dix Hills Pool this summer, which will be open for our summer camps,” he said in a statement. “We are considering plans to open the pool to residents only in the coming weeks.” Brookhaven’s public pools will remain closed, according to town spokesperson Kevin Molloy. Though the town’s spray parks will reopen later this month. In Smithtown, spokesperson Nicole Garguilo said officials want to see the number of COVID-19 cases in the town continue

to decrease before they make any potential decisions. “We want that metric to continue to go down —there is a lot involved in reopening our pools,” she said. “If it is safe enough, we would consider it.” There are a number of issues they would have to address. Smithtown’s three public pools are all located at Smithtown Landing Country Club. Garguilo said in addition to implementing the proper safety precautions they would need to assess if they still have the available resources to operate all three pools. “For us, it’s making sure the recreation director has those resources, he has to go out and get lifeguards and pool operators to staff these pools,” she said. “We might have enough staff for only two pools.” Dr. Sharon Nachman, chief of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, said municipalities will have to go about their reopenings differently. “Not all pools have the same footprint, some have more space than others,” she said. “To keep people safe, towns might go to reduced occupancy.” Nachman said there is no evidence that COVID-19 can spread to people through the water used in pools. Proper operation and disinfection should kill the virus that causes COVID-19. Despite that, the infectious disease expert reiterated that patrons still need to proceed with caution. “If you’re with your family, stay together, spread yourself out from others and stay six feet apart. Do not crowd around the pool,” she said. “If you’re sick or feel sick do not come to a public pool.” Nachman also mentioned that if you plan on bringing food to be careful, as it is another source of infection. “Everyone has to do their part, we are all part of community protection,” she said.

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1249. Its budget is set at $135,938,167 with a 1.77 percent increase. Its tax levy amount comes out to $112,350,000. Its second proposition also passed 3,976 to 924. It will approve the release of monies for state-approved projects that will total over $3.6 million. Southdown Primary School: $340,000 would be used for rooftop solar panels; Huntington High School: Partial roof replacement costing $1 million; Finley Middle School: Science/prep rooms reconstruction and boiler replacements would cost $2 million; and Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School: New auditorium seating and flooring would cost $300,000. Costs of repairs of Finley Middle School lockers will also be included in the total. Residents elected two individuals to the BOE to a three-year term commencing July 1, 2020, and expiring June 30, 2023. Longtime trustee member Xavier Palacios secured reelection with 2,494 votes, challenger Kelly Donovan was elected to her first term with 3,061 votes. Board president Jennifer Hebert decided to not run for reelection this year.

Continued from A3 Center, fund arts programming, including a partnership with the Huntington Arts Council and Lincoln Center Education. In addition, the budget will facilitate the approval for new three-year transportation contracts, appropriates $900,000 in capital construction funds for the following projects: Field House locker room reconstruction, grounds storage building construction at the middle and high school, performing arts center house lighting replacement. Proposition 2 was passed by voters, 911 to 451. It would transfer an amount not to exceed $750,000 from the district’s unassigned fund balance to replace existing faucets and the upper synthetic turf field at Cold Spring Harbor Jr./Sr. High School. Proposition 3 was also passed by voters, 916 to 448. It will authorize the creation of a capital reserve with a limit of $15,000,000 in deposits plus applicable interest over a 15-year term to complete future capital construction projects. Four candidates ran for three seats with three-year terms, beginning July 1, 2020. Incumbents Janice Elkin and Mark Freidberg secured reelection while challenger Tara Belfi was elected to her first term.

degree from SUNY Brockport in 1978. She worked for Equitable Insurance — later AXA Equitable — for more than three decades, retiring in 2016. A multisport athlete in high school, Anne remained an avid sports fan, an active swimmer and a lifelong lover of the beach. She enjoyed the wind, the waves, the sunshine and the calmness that surrounded her on the sand. The family received visitors Monday, June 15, at Moloney’s Hauppauge Funeral Home. Family and friends are planning a fuller remembrance/ celebration of life when the world has regained more normalcy. In lieu of flowers, friends may honor Anne with donations in her name to the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society or Atlantic Beach Cats Inc. (P.O. Box 189, Atlantic Beach, NY 11509).

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Commack School District’s 2020-21 budget of $199,759,525 was approved by residents, 5,332 to 2,128. Trustee Susan Hermer retained her seat with 3,401 votes. Her challenger Mike Weisberg garnered 3,021. Incumbent William Hender ran unopposed and received 5,157 votes. The 2020-2021 school budget has a tax cap levy increase of 1.99 percent with a budget-tobudget increase of 1.37 percent.

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School News Northport High School Connecting People

Northport High School juniors Erik Keifer and Dilan Piscatello learned a powerful lesson from their teachers: “to never give up and to keep persisting.” They put that mantra to the test in March when they began to work together to build a trivia and debate gaming platform for iOS. Following school closures and quarantine regulations, Erik, like many, was feeling disconnected from his friends and teachers. “I missed talking about sports, music and pop culture,” he said. “I wanted to design an app to bring me closer to those people.” With Dilan’s help, Erik’s original idea to create a sports talk show gravitated into a trivia game with a debate platform. The app, DopeIt, connects people through a mutual love of sports, music, pop culture and movies. Each month, the topics rotate to engage players of various interests. The trivia section offers users a chance to earn points by answering multiple choice or true or false questions based on the month’s topic. The catch is, users are only allowed three wrong answers per day. The blog discussion also allows players to earn 0 to 250 points by answering a single short answer question, which changes weekly based on theme. While Erik is the master behind the game’s content, Dilan is equally as crucial to the game’s development. He put six years of coding

Pizza and Philanthropy

On June 5, Northport High School’s humanitarian group, “Students for 60,000,” began what will be an ongoing project of delivering pizza pies to nearly 30 families in East-Northport. The team has partnered with Timothy’s Pizzeria in Centerport, Fattusco’s Ristorante Pizzeria in Northport, Nina’s Pizzeria in Northport, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza in East Northport, Mario’s in East Northport, Filetto’s Ristorante in East Northport and Chefs of New York in East Northport.

experience to the test when translating Erik’s ideas into useable code. “Just like you can learn English or Spanish, you can learn app development,” he said. “It’s a language shift.” The duo was determined to get the app approved by the end of the school year, to which they were successful, but not without a few roadblocks, having had to tweak the program several times before it’s launch June 1. Erik thanked his Northport teachers for their lessons on perseverance. “From this app, I’ve learned that things in life don’t come easy,” Erik said. “From their words, me and Dilan were able to keep pushing forward. If I didn’t have my teachers, I don’t think I would have been able to do that.” Dilan added, “I hope people can look at this app to start their own passions. I think it’s the perfect time to start.” During a videoconference with Dilan and Erik, Superintendent of Schools Robert Banzer congratulated the two on their feat, acknowledging their hard work and dedication to staying connected during a difficult time. “It’s great to hear these kinds of stories,” he said. “We’ve been working really hard to keep people connected and it’s hard because its new for people. To know that you two took the initiative on this and to know a little bit about your motivation, it’s just fantastic.” Additionally, Banzer thanked Erik for his Letter to the Editor, published in The New

“COVID-19 continues to place difficult strains on the community, but the generosity and altruism of our neighbors remains a powerful constant,” said Students for 60K adviser Darryl St. George. “These experiences can be an opportunity for the students and community to directly engage in profoundly meaningful service. As difficult as these times are, let moments like this remind us of what is best in humanity.”

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York Times May 31, which credited the hard work that Northport-East Northport staff, administrators and teachers put into the district’s distance learning plan. Erik wrote, “Online learning is dope! I like making my own schedule and I learn better watching the recorded videos over and over again.” He even suggested that, once classes resume, teachers record their lessons so that students can re-watch the material if they are confused or for studying purposes.

Banzer said that the district is working on a learning plan for the fall that considers different scenarios and will be seeking feedback from many groups, including students. In the meantime, Erik and Dilan will remain diligent in producing content for DopeIt with plans to feature music related questions in July, followed by pop culture in August. “It’s always a joy and a pleasure to connect with our students,” Banzer said. “Congratulations Erik and Dilan on what you’ve done.”

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Editorial Letters to the Editor Cheers To Fathers and More State Senator Says Thank You to Constituents TBR News Media editorial staff share memories of their dads and other special people for Father’s Day.

Rita Egan — Editor

As someone whose parents separated when she was 9 years old and moved in with her grandparents, I’m an example of a village raising a child. From an early age, I realized that relatives and even friends’ parents can play a role in a young person’s life. I was fortunate that my new friends and their parents made my transition to life in Smithtown an easier one. There were the Irvolinos, the D’Agostinos, Mrs. Naseem, and later in high school, the Juans, the DeNobregas and the Castros who always made me feel welcome in their homes, even at family gatherings. I frequently was in the Irvolinos’ pool and on their boat. The D’Agostinos introduced me to the beauty of Head of the River and would take me with the family to the Jersey Shore. And of course, there were the rides many parents gave me when it was too dark for my grandfather to drive. One day on Fire Island, my friend Nancy and I were knocked down by a huge wave. One second I’m hitting my head against something hard, and the next I was grabbed out of the water by Mr. Irvolino. He had me in his right hand and Nancy in his left. I will be forever grateful for my village. Happy Father’s Day to all the dads and a belated Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, too.

Several months ago, I announced that after nearly 34 years as an elected official in the New York State Legislature that I would not be seeking reelection in 2020. Today I would like to let you know that effective June 28, I am formally retiring from the Senate to pursue an opportunity in the private sector. As I have often said over the course of my career in public service, it has been my extraordinary honor and privilege to have served the people of New York in both the Assembly and Senate. My life has been immeasurably enriched by the thousands of people whom I have met along the way, and I leave Albany with my head full of life lessons and my heart full of fond memories. As I roamed the halls of the Capitol last week for the very last time, I marveled at the architecture of the building and reveled in its beauty and

splendor, while contemplating the remarkable history of our great state. I was humbled knowing that I was walking in the footsteps of many great legislators from generations past, including my father, the late Assemblyman John Flanagan. I am forever grateful to my legislative colleagues, past and present, who helped guide my path and nurture my legislative career. I am a lifelong New Yorker, and never more proud of that fact than at this very moment. Despite unprecedented challenges over the last few months, Empire State residents have been profoundly resilient, and I am inspired by their fortitude and optimism. Their individual and collective perseverance will help move our state forward in the spirit of our state motto, “Excelsior” (Ever Upward). A very special thank you to my loyal

constituents in Brookhaven, Huntington and Smithtown for your ongoing confidence and trust in me over the last three decades. Your encouragement and insight into various issues along the way have been extraordinarily helpful and reassuring. As Clarence the angel from “It’s A Wonderful Life” said, “Remember … no man is a failure who has friends.” I have been truly blessed with wonderful friends and a loving family, who have supported me throughout every step of this journey. During my career I have been surrounded by many talented and dedicated people, and I am proud of all we have achieved together on behalf of New York residents. From the bottom of my heart … thank you to all for the opportunity of a lifetime. State Sen. John Flanagan New York State 2nd District

Kyle Barr — Editor

When my parents call me on the weekend, we can go through the platitudes of normal life: How is your job, how’s Long Island, how’s your brother? Dad, you can make comments about how I continue to leave my room a FEMA-designated disaster area. You can talk about my habits of leaving my clothing in the laundry bin after washing them instead of putting it in drawers. Then we can get into the heavier stuff of national politics and local happenings. We can talk about the issues, and I can get angry and you can deflect. And I can’t seem to stop and ask you how you’re really doing. You moved away, and I hope you’re doing OK. I hope the pandemic and quarantine has not made you so reclusive you can’t talk to anybody except mom’s parents. I hope the days you spend in retirement allow you to explore things you haven’t necessarily had the opportunity to. I can ask only so much of you. I can ask you to be patient until I find time to see you. Until then, I can enjoy those platitudes and our conversations.

David Luces — Reporter

When it comes to Father’s Day, I immediately think of my uncle and my late grandpa, two men I’ve been lucky to have in my life. As a young kid, they were a constant fixture, always there to lend me encouragement and support. Whether it was a Little League baseball game or a band recital, they were there. Sometimes, it would just be us slouched on the couch spending hours watching a Knicks game or WWE professional wrestling. My younger self didn’t know any better, but now looking back I think the one thing I take away from those experiences is to be present and to enjoy those moments with the people you love. My grandpa passed away before he could see me graduate high school and college, though I know he would be proud of my accomplishments and the person I’ve become. My uncle and family have played a big part in that. So when I think of this Father’s Day, I think of spending time with my uncle, maybe having a couple of beers and reminiscing of past times with my grandpa. But most importantly, we’ll be with family to make new memories together.

Start Calling Us Winstons I guess instead of being “citizens” of our great country you can now start calling us “Winstons.” The titular character from George Orwell’s “1984” is a fitting description of a people who betray their personal sovereignty to the will of the state. I know many reading have just bailed, as I’m probably some “conspiracy nut” but please hear me out. The fact that any narrative contrary to the official one is suppressed should give you immediate pause. Any scientist who questions the effectiveness of a dust mask for protection against a microscopic virus is not going to be interviewed on News12 anytime soon. It’s akin to a chain-link fence keeping the flies out of your backyard. Dr. Anthony Fauci has now admitted it’s more a “courtesy” to your neighbor. The CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] has flip-flopped on the issue so much that they still have credibility is mind numbing. Please know that if there was a shred of evidence that my exhale was a health risk to my fellow neighbors then I would wear two masks. If there was

proof that my family’s health was at risk I would dress like Neil Armstrong as he descended the steps of the LEM. A deadly virus that spreads so quickly and easily makes one wonder how the human race even survived to this point. It’s crucial that Long Islanders start thinking for themselves and research outside the mainstream. Can a mask that blocks some visible dust particles block anything on a subatomic level? Twentyfour-hour visuals showing everyone wearing masks have created a culture of fear that pits us further against each other as propaganda convinces many that those who don’t wear a mask are trying to kill them. Our governor shaming anyone who questions authority is further proof that dissent is not tolerated. Remember, these are the same people that mandated school children to scurry under their desks as protection from a nuclear blast. There are thousands of medical experts who will tell you that your body is exhaling CO2 for a reason. It’s expired oxygen the body is trying to evacuate and extended blocking of this natural process retards respiration. Pay attention

to how you feel after several hours of extended mask wearing. Most people feel worn down and lightheaded. This is your body’s reaction to rebreathing CO2 it’s trying to expel. Not a good way to protect your neighbor especially if you’re driving. The bigger principle at stake is our natural right of self-determination. The government does not have authority to quarantine healthy people, only infected people under very small parameters. This massive overreach is a test of our resolve. Will we passively accept any mandate that violates the constitutional right of assembly because of an indeterminate threat which they admit only vague ideas of its origin, cause of spread and effective treatment, but somehow know it’s coming back in the fall? Our Constitution is in our charge during this time. Our children are trusting us (“the people”) to preserve what little is left so there is some semblance of a republic to pass on.

The opinions of columnists and letter writers are their own. They do not speak for the newspaper.

Sean King Smithtown

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Opinion

Important Messages Hidden in the Alphabet

s we approach Father’s Day, I can’t help thinking that the creators of the alphabet hid important lessons in plain sight when they put the letters “n” and “o” between the letters “m” and “p.” The letter “m” starts the Latin word “mater,” which means mother. The letter “p” starts the word “pater,” which, also in Latin, means father. Between mom and dad, then, resides the simple, D. None effective and importof the above ant word “no.” BY DANIEL DUNAIEF Parents who aren’t on the same page about decisions will ﬁnd children who don’t believe a “no” ever means anything because they will run to the other parent to

ﬁnd someone who will render a “no” from the former parent meaningless. Parents need the word “no” to unite them, bringing together the “m” and “p” that makes it possible to provide consistent parenting advice. When a “no” from dad is also a “no” from mom, children can’t divide and conquer with their parents. Now, valuing and appreciating the word “no” doesn’t necessarily mean parents should say “no” to everything. In fact, when mom and dad agree on something for their children, they can and should celebrate the opportunities they urge their progeny to pursue. When our children were young, we found ourselves falling into the repeated “no” pattern, mostly to protect our children. “Don’t go in the street, don’t put that toy in your mouth, don’t grab that dog’s tail, etc.” While all of those rules are valid and valuable, they also can create a culture of “no” that constantly reminds children of their limitations, giving them the equivalent of a Greek chorus of “no”

that follows them around, preventing them from exploring the world or from considering opportunities and risks worth taking because they expect a giant “NO!” sign to appear in their closet, under their bed, at the entrance to their classroom or in the backyard. My wife and I put considerable energy into redirecting our children, rather than giving them a negative answer. We suggested alternatives to their suggestion or even, at times, a compromise answer that wasn’t a negative so much as it was a reshaping of an impulse. On an elemental level, the letters “n” and “o” also seem so apt for the world between mom and dad. After all, N for nitrogen represents 78 percent of the atmosphere while O for oxygen represents 21 percent, which means that, between the letter placeholder for mom and dad resides the letters for 99 percent of the atmosphere of the earth. The elements nitrogen and oxygen also, like some families, exist in paired form as

molecules instead of single elements. These molecules float around in the atmosphere as a duo, with a strong covalent bond keeping the orbiting electron shells full. For children, saying “no” to their parents starts early as a way to fight back against the world of “no” while they drift into the world of the terrible twos or, in our children’s case, the threadbare threes. When these children are caught between their mother and father, they may find that their only defense against a disagreeable world is to hold up their own “no” shield. That small word, however, is important to change the world as well, because children who can defend their “no” answer to parents can also refuse to accept problems they see in the world. Instead, they can defy policies or ideas that rankle them. Saying “no” to anything aids cognitive development and, as it turns out, is good preparation for parenting. It has to be true because it’s right there, hidden in place sight, in the alphabet.

more ominous than the pain of his sole being sewn up. If we begged, he would show us the jagged scar, evidence of his exciting youth. What would he say about living through the present pandemic? It still feels like a dream, this novel coronavirus, from which we will shortly awake. I pinch myself, but I know I am not dreaming. For sure these times require daring just to go shopping in the supermarket, and judging by the amount of media coverage, are also riveting. For many, sheltering in place has proven to be most difﬁcult. Those who like to be in motion constantly are now restrained to their few rooms and a daily walk. Relationships with spouses or others sharing the house or apartment may have become strained to the breaking point. In Wuhan, China, made famous as the origin of COVID-19 for example, suits for divorce have increased appreciably compared to the preceding year. There has been an uptick in the use of alcohol and drugs in the U.S. by those feeling isolated or lonely or simply in limbo from their normal lives. Depression is an increasing complaint.

Yet others, at the same time, have found the pandemic a time for reevaluation of their lives. They have slowed down from their frenetic pace, deepened relationships with partners and children and colleagues, and if they have been fortunate enough not to have anyone fall ill, and to keep their jobs, perhaps have seen a new way occasionally to work: remotely from home or elsewhere in the world. They have probably saved some money by not venturing out to shop, dine or vacation and have maybe enjoyed some healthy home cooking. There is a better prospect ahead. After all, we are in Phase Two now. It appears that Phase Three is on the immediate horizon. By wearing masks in public, practicing social distancing and avoiding crowded indoor settings, and by sheltering those who would be most vulnerable, we seem now to be co-existing with the virus, at least until a vaccine becomes available or sufﬁcient herd immunity evolves. How would my dad tell this story? I believe he would share his experience as a great adventure, even as he would hold up his scar.

Father’s Day and COVID-19

unday is Father’s Day. When I think of my father, one of the most immediate memories I have of him is of his telling us stories. He loved to talk about his childhood days growing up on a dairy farm in the Catskill Mountains of New York State. One of nine children, he distinguished himself with his claim as “the middle child,” and made his adventures sound daring and riveting. Somehow he Between and his siblings always survived, you and me always came BY LEAH S. DUNAIEF through relatively unscathed. And the conclusions to the stories were inevitably happy ones. For example, there was the time the six boys climbed to the peak of the hill behind

their farmhouse, arranged themselves onto an oversized sled and careened down on the hard-packed snow. It was great fun until they saw a train in the distance coming along the track at the bottom of the mountain. Their oldest brother, sitting in the front, quickly calculated the speed of the sled and the speed of the train and shouted a command to those behind him: “Jump off to the left when I count to three.” They obeyed and huddled together watching, as down below the rushing train crushed the sled crossing in its path. Then there was the day my dad and a couple of his schoolmates climbed atop the one-room schoolhouse roof and jumped down in front of their young teacher just as she was arriving for the day. She screamed, which was satisfying to his buddies, but my dad also screamed as, barefoot, he landed on a glass shard. His father, who was of necessity the “emergency room doctor” for his family, isolated as they were in the rural farmland, stitched his foot and spooked him by saying that he would bear the scar of that misadventure “all the rest of his life.” To my young father, that sounded

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