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Dix Hills Park renamed after Huntington’s first female supervisor and husband

BY KIMBERLY BROWN KIMBERLY@TBRNEWMEDIA.COM Coming together to celebrate Huntington’s first and only woman town supervisor, Antonia “Toni” Rettaliata-Tepe (R) — popularly known as Toni Tepe — the Town of Huntington officially renamed Dix Hills Park after the supervisor together with her beloved veteran husband, Philip Tepe, who served as a Dix Hills Fire Department commissioner and ex-chief.

In April of 2020, Rettaliata-Tepe lost her battle to cancer, just 19 days after her husband unexpectedly passed away in March 2020.

However, the couple’s legacy lives on through the town’s park renaming ceremony.

Town Supervisor Chad Lupinacci (R) recalled his time with Rettaliata-Tepe and credited her for his involvement in public service.

“Toni was someone who was very near and dear to my heart, and she was an integral part of my life for more than two decades,” Lupinacci said. “She generously shared with me her knowledge and insight on the inner workings of the government.

However, it was her love for the Huntington community that inspired me to continue to do good works through public service.”

After serving two years from 1988-89 as the elected Town of Huntington supervisor, Rettaliata-Tepe accomplished a substantial amount of work for the community, such as forming the Town of Huntington Veterans Advisory Board.

Before becoming supervisor, RettaliataTepe served as Huntington’s state assemblywoman. She became the third and last woman to date from the town to hold this office, from 1979-87.

As assemblywoman, Rettaliata-Tepe was able to secure $31,000 in funding that enabled former Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia (R) to establish the award-winning and historical town clerk archives and records center.

“My whole life I’ve known Toni, and when I was young stuffing envelopes, she showed me how to seal them and everything else as a little kid,” said Andrew Raia (R), current town clerk and Jo-Ann’s son. “When I ran for the Assembly 19 years ago, she took me under her wing and really taught me everything I needed to know to survive. You could always count on Toni.”

When Rettaliata-Tepe remarried in 2000 to Philip Tepe, they became an unstoppable team that would help the Huntington community prosper. In 2006, she became chairwoman of

Elected officials and family members, above, were on hand for the unveiling of the park’s new name. Below, the Tepes’ niece Jessica Van Bladel thanks the Town of Huntington and attendees. Photos by Kimberly Brown

the Huntington Republican Committee and served as its leader until her death.

Her husband was a Vietnam veteran, a member of the town’s Veterans Advisory Board and commander of Nathan Hale VFW Post 1469. Besides an active role in the Dix Hills Fire District, he served also as a Suffolk County deputy fire coordinator and a Town of Huntington fire marshal.

Both Rettaliata-Tepe and her husband were respected members of the community who

were each eager to lend a helping hand to whoever needed it.

“My Aunt Toni and Uncle Phil have left an everlasting impression on me to be the best version of myself, and I know that many of you can say the same about them,” said RettaliataTepe’s niece Jessica Van Bladel. “So, from the bottom of my heart, I’d like to thank the Town of Huntington for this honor, and everyone here today for the love and support to our family.

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Harborfields administration celebrates Class of 2021 valedictorian Before graduation day, Harborfields High School and central administration held a celebratory luncheon for Evan Ackerman, the valedictorian of the Class of 2021. Along with his family, teachers and Principal Tim Russo, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Rory Manning congratulated Evan for his impressive achievements.

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ceremony, Ackerman commented on the high caliber of the Class of 2021 and reflected on what he and his classmates fought through together during the 2020-21 school year.

“To the class of 2021, our high school experience has been crazy to say the least,” Ackerman said. “In all seriousness, our class has faced unprecedented times, and not only did we survive, but we excelled.”

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Education

Cougars travel to graduate Commack seniors and their families headed to the Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium Stadium at Stony Brook University June 25 for their graduation ceremony.

The Commack School District left words of advice for the graduates on the district’s. website.

“Take advantage of all the opportunities that life presents you; push yourself out of

your comfort zone every once in awhile; continue to surround yourself with a strong support system while never hesitating to lift others up when they need it; and be sure to utilize these very important words every single day — please, thank you, and I’m sorry.

Stay curious, stay humble, stay grounded, and most importantly — stay true to yourself!”

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Knights cap off the school year The Elwood-John H. Glenn High School Class of 2021 celebrated the culmination of four years of hard work at their graduation ceremony June 25. On a beautiful Friday evening, seniors received their diplomas and concluded their time as high school students.

Valedictorian Rithika Narayan reflected on the resiliency of the Class of 2021 and shared inspiring messages for the future.

“I urge you to turn your departures into arrivals. Cherish who and what you’ve loved and learned at John Glenn, both academically and personally, and tuck them into your luggage for the next stop on your journey,” she said.

Salutatorian Daniel Rourke and Class of 2021 Secretary Kerri Giambruno also spoke, offering words of encouragement to their fellow peers.

— Photos from Elwood Union Free School District

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Seniors given the green light The Harborfields High School Class of 2021 were celebrated by family, friends, community members, faulty, staff and administrators at the school’s graduation ceremony on June 26. As the graduates processed on the field in the classic Harborfields green and white, joined by Principal Timothy Russo, Superintendent of Schools Rory Manning and members of the board of education, the crowd cheered enthusiastically.

“Much in the same way your family has cared for you, we have also,” Manning said. “The staff of Harborfields has been your second family for the last 13 years and we selfishly don’t want you to go, and why would we? You proved to the world that you were capable of the unimageable, and despite countless odds against you, you thrived.”

Principal Timothy Russo initiated a special tribute to Gabby Cava, a beloved member of the Class of 2021 who passed away in January 2020 from cancer. Gabby’s family was in attendance to accept the first diploma from Russo.

Before continuing presenting diplomas to the graduates, Russo took some time to commend the Class of 2021 for their perseverance and ability to succeed in the face of huge challenges.

“You are an incredible group who will be missed by many as you go onto achieve whatever greatness is coming your way,” he said. “Your enthusiasm, kindness and respect for Harborfields has led us through a challenging year, and I thank you for being the young men and women you are.”

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Huntington High School’s Wildermuth and Bellissimo share valedictorian honor SUBMITTED BY HUNTINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Huntington High School seniors Grace Wildermuth and Alexander Bellissimo share the title of Class of 2021 valedictorian.

Wildermuth and Bellissimo delivered their addresses at Huntington’s 160th commencement exercises on Friday, June 25. This marks the first time the school has named co-valedictorians since 1978.

“Huntington High School can boast of an outstanding Class of 2021 characterized by its collective character, intelligence, range of accomplishments and resilience,” said Superintendent James Polansky. “Grace and Alex epitomize it all. They remain dedicated to their personal growth, continue to exploit their interests and have always represented the school community in the finest manner possible. I know I speak for all in sharing our pride in their achievements and in wishing them well as they move toward the next stages in the lives and toward making the world a better place.”

Huntington’s top two seniors have captured the respect and admiration of their classmates and teachers and excelled in every way possible.

Their transcripts are filled with the titles of the most challenging Advanced Placement courses that Huntington offers.

“These two fine young Blue Devils have put forth a great deal of effort over their academic careers thus far and overcome obstacles along the way,” said Principal Brenden Cusack. “I am grateful for these wonderful students, who represent the very best Huntington has to offer.

They were very excited to learn the news and we are all so very proud of them. As could only happen during a year of so many other unprecedented circumstances, we find our top two students in a tie. I wish both of these outstanding students a hearty congratulations and I am looking forward

Grace Wildermuth and Alexander Bellissimo are Huntington High School’s Class of 2021 valedictorians. Photo from Huntington Public Schools

to seeing their achievements in the future.”

The two high powered seniors are held in high esteem by the high school’s faculty.

The have both pushed themselves to excel and also participated in an assortment of extracurricular activities.

“I am proud to be named co-valedictorian and honored to share this position with Alex,” Wildermuth said. “I’m grateful for all the wonderful teachers at Huntington that have made learning engaging and interesting.”

The co-valedictorians have distinguished themselves in every way and are highly regarded by their fellow Class of 2021 members.

“I am very honored to receive this and proud of myself for all of the hard work I have put into my four years at Huntington High School,” Bellissimo said.

Wildermuth will attend Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennesse.

“I wanted to go to a college where I could

pursue both music and academics intensely and Vanderbilt has the best mix of both those things,” Wildermuth said. “The campus is small, walkable and beautiful. Nashville is a great city for musicians and has many recording opportunities (and good hot chicken). I also loved the friendly atmosphere at Vanderbilt.

I talked to admissions counselors and music professors there several times and they were always warm and happy to help.”

The senior is still considering academic and career options.

“I’m not sure exactly where college will take me career-wise, so I’m going to let that decision happen once I take more classes at a higher level,” Wildermuth said.

Bellissimo will attend the University of Virginia.

“I chose Virginia for many reasons,” Bellissimo said. “I was looking for a school that has great academics, but also a social aspect

with sports and school spirit. I feel that Virginia perfectly fits those roles. When I first stepped on the campus for a visit, I loved it and knew I would want to spend my college years there. At Virginia, I want to study aerospace engineering and hope I can work in this field for my career.

However, my interests are always changing, and Virginia has a lot of opportunities to explore different majors and fields, which is another reason why I chose it.”

Bellissimo has been a key member of the Blue Devil football team for many years and Huntington’s highly regarded baseball team.

Both had advice for underclassman at Huntington High School.

“I think every student should take Career and Financial Management because it prepares you for your future career no matter what field you will be in,” Bellissimo said. “But don’t be afraid to take new classes because you can always find new interests that you never knew you had.”

Wildermuth said students should take classes that excite them.

“I wouldn’t necessarily recommend some of my favorite classes to everyone, just because everyone’s interests are so different,” Wildermuth said. “That being said, certain classes have definitely taught me to think differently. AP U.S. History made me view our country and the study of history itself in a different light and made me much more aware of how many different perspectives play into how we view history. AP Language — and weirdly enough, geometry proofs — taught me how to connect facts logically to prove a point. AP Studio Art has taught me how to express my ideas visually and how to write about the creative process succinctly. I enjoyed all these classes because of the content they taught and the teachers who taught them, but also because they made me think about the world differently.”

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Education

Tigers ready to take on the future SUBMITTED BY NORTHPORT-EAST NORTHPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT The Northport High School class of 2021 celebrated their graduation on Saturday, June 26, alongside their peers and families at Tiger Stadium. Seniors gathered to be recognized for their accomplishments and receive their diplomas following four years of hard work.

Principal Daniel Danbusky reflected on the unique circumstances that students were working under this year and emphasized that he hopes this experience will teach students about how to rethink what they have learned and adapt to the situations that lie in front of them.

“As we have moved through the last four years, I hope your dreams have been realized and have come alive,” Danbusky said. “As you leave us, I charge you to find problems that need to be solved, rethink their solutions and

allow pursuit to help shape you as you mature.”

Salutatorian Griffin Crafa and valedictorian Ian Kaish spoke to their classmates as well, providing words of encouragement and reflection, both on their time at Northport High School and looking ahead into the future.

“The unknown can be terrifying, but it can also be exhilarating,” Kaish said. “We have learned this from our time in Northport High School.”

He added, “It’s very easy to get caught up in wanting to succeed, but the only real way to succeed is by learning to embrace the journey and discovery.”

Performances by the Northport High School choir ensued as students tossed their caps to commemorate their last moments as high schoolers and celebrated the beginning of their next chapter.

— Photos from Northport-East Northport School District

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Sports

Battle of the Badges in Yaphank

BY BILL LANDON AND JULIANNE MOSHER JULIANNE@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM It was the Lawmen of Suffolk County who took on the Nassau County Lawmen in the Battle of the Badges charity softball game at Baseball Heaven in Yaphank on Wednesday, June 23.

The Nassau lineup consisted of police officers from the Nassau County Police Department, while the Suffolk roster included correction officers, deputy sheriffs and members of the Suffolk County Police Department.

After the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Honor Guard presented our nations’ colors, the SCPD Pipe and Drums took to the diamond before the ceremonial first pitch was thrown by SCPD Officer Christopher Racioppo.

Racioppo was severely injured when he was stabbed during a traffic stop in Patchogue earlier this year.

Both teams fielded long ball hitters in a high scoring game in a benefit for the USA Patriots/Wounded Warrior Amputee softball team. Its mission is to bring athletic and likeminded veteran amputees together to promote the benefits of inclusive sport and therapeutic recreational activities, to inspire and motivate communities of people, to support children with physical challenges, and to operate as a vehicle that offers national opportunities for continued service to our country.

Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr., Suffolk County Police Acting Commissioner Stuart Cameron, and Nassau County Police Commissioner Pat Ryder conducted the coin

toss to decide who batted first.

The Suffolk County Lawmen came from behind in the bottom of the eighth inning to win it 39-37. Over $1,000 was raised.

The USA Patriots are made up of veterans from across the country. They will return to Long Island next month for two free games and a children’s clinic, where players will meet with kids and stand for photo ops.

On July 17, the USA Patriots will go against the Bayport Blue Point All Stars at the newly turfed Bayport Commons at 2 p.m.

Sunday, July 18, the team will go against the Long Island All Stars at noon at the Medford Athletic Complex in Brookhaven. There will be a s special opening ceremony with guest of honor Daniel Murphy, father of Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy.

On Friday, July 16, at the Bayport Commons and the Medford Athletic Complex in Brookhaven, kids ages 5-12 can meet and greet the players at the children’s clinic, starting at 2 p.m. The clinic is free, but registeration is required with Scott June at allprosportsbaseball@gmail.com.

All events are free. Donations will be accepted.

Pictured clockewise from above, he coin toss to start the Battle of the Badges softball game; ceremonial first pitch thrown by Officer Christopher Racciopo who was severely injured when he was stabbed during a traffic stop earlier this year; play ball at the Battle of the Badges softball game; and diving catch to make the play in centerfield — Photos by Bill Landon

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Editorial

Perspective

LIPA’s decision risks leaving Long Islanders in the dark

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Fly high and proud

This year’s graduation ceremonies were worthy of more celebration than ever before.

The Class of 2021 has been through an unbelievable two years of academics.

As the school year of 2019 began, everything was the same as usual, and then March of 2020 saw drastic changes. One minute, students were studying in school, attending clubs, practicing for plays or out on the fields, the next they were home learning remotely with no extracurricular activities.

Proms were canceled, graduation commencements were put on hold until July where seniors graduated with just a fraction of their class at a time, as ceremonies needed to be spread out over a few days.

The beginning of the 2020-21 school year varied depending on what school district a child attended. For some there was a hybrid schedule, others fully remote and for a few in-person instruction five days a week, if they chose to do so.

Then things began to change slowly but surely as the calendar flipped to 2021. Students were given the green light to return to their classrooms every day as the year progressed.

Activities after studies resumed and the fields were filled once again with football, field hockey, baseball, lacrosse and so much more.

While masks were still worn and plastic dividers remained, students began to emerge from their cocoons like butterflies ready to take on the world. Proms were held and graduations were celebrated with the whole class.

Last year school administrators, faculty members, students and parents banded together to come up with resourceful ideas such as car parades and staggered ceremonies to commemorate the momentous occasion of completing high school. This year after weathering the storm, students witnessed that a light at the end of the tunnel can exist no matter how dark that tunnel may seem at times.

They have emerged strong and resilient which can be seen in the sports championship wins across the North Shore and the smiles on the graduates’ faces.

Education is a valuable resource but, in the last two years, teenagers have stepped away from their desks with more important lessons than any high school class can provide. Life has taught them that with some flexibility, resourcefulness, resilience and optimism they increase their odds of making it over any hurdle to achieve success.

Graduates, take the lessons you gained in your cocoon and take flight as a butterfly would. A whole new world awaits all of you, and we look forward to hearing all about the wonderful things you accomplish

It has been reported that, contrary to this process midstream, while at the same the recent public process that has been time rejecting the option of creating a undertaken by the CEO and Board of public utility, which has gained enormous Trustees of LIPA to consider options to community support.

Storm season is the current relationship upon us. PSEG had under which PSEG its chance to make has operated the utility necessary changes in since 2014, LIPA has a timely manner. Not decided to extend the only have they failed current PSEG contract to meet their own through 2025. This is deadlines, they’ve an unfortunate turn of failed to even show events, and not in the a good faith effort. best interests of Long We should not be Island ratepayers. turning away from this LIPA’s Isaias important opportunity task force’s report, to make a change. unveiled last week, On Long Island, revealed that on top of

By Bridget Fleming working people and PSEG’s still outdated small businesses are outage management struggling to stay afloat. software, “weak project management and oversight,” and Indeed, it is an ongoing challenge “inadequate in-house technical expertise,” to keep young working people and PSEG also tested its software off-hours in innovative companies here in our an attempt to manipulate the data. And yet, region. If we are to ensure a sustainable LIPA has decided not to terminate their economy, we must tackle the high cost contract. This is particularly troubling in of doing business, including electric light of the fact that LIPA released a request costs which are higher than in most for information for alternative utility parts of the country. At the same time, management services just last month, and we are a coastal community, particularly informed the public that responses would vulnerable to the increasingly harsh be considered in July. It is a mistake to halt impacts of climate change. We should

Letters to the Editor

be moving forward with modern, innovative, and cost-effective ways to produce electricity, not moving backward with a partner that left Long Islanders in the dark.

Whoever runs electricity on Long Island must be required to perform regular stress testing of all outage management and communications systems. They must respect the hardworking rank and file employees, protecting wages, benefits, and working conditions. And they must be tangibly committed to animating investment in the development of innovative, costsaving modes of electric service in order to reduce the impacts of climate change.

The future of electricity on Long Island must protect ratepayers, as well as the health, safety, and financial well-being of Long Island residents as we prepare for future storms, while investing in renewable energy and protecting and creating good-paying jobs. LIPA’s decision to stick with PSEG despite all its failures, runs afoul of these goals. In fact, LIPA’s decision risks leaving Long Islanders in the dark.

Bridget Fleming is the Suffolk County Legislator in the 2nd District.

She is currently seeking the Democratic nomination for U.S. Rep. in New York’s 1st Congressional District.

Students robbed of autobiographical masterpiece To those who believe that high school reading lists should be limited to books that ignore our everchanging society I say this: It is misguided at this juncture of educational opportunities to begin banning works of literature based on ignorant parental demands.

Those in upper levels of administration who acquiesced to requests to ban a unique graphic novel such as Marjane Satrapi’s “Persepolis” have done so out of cowardice. It is truly disconcerting that students in the Commack school district will no longer have the opportunity to share this experience with their peers.

Those students who possess critical thinking skills and “outside the box” interests have been robbed of this autobiographical masterpiece during

a time when it is more important than ever to obtain cultural competency and empathetic dexterity.

As a member of the Three Village community and mother of a school-aged child, I am steadfast in my belief that the district should not, and will not, make a similar decision about this extremely relevant novel. For those who believe that this book is inappropriate for a high school curriculum, I first urge them to read it. I then compel them to invoke a more realistic perspective and realize that at the point in high school when this book would be required most students have either read, seen, spoken about or even taken part in many of the activities that are described among the pages of “Persepolis.” Anyone who believes otherwise is drowning in their

own naivety.

Three Village Central School District offers a plethora of English courses for secondary students, I took many of them myself, and Satrapi’s work is an integral part of the AP English Literature and Composition syllabus. If one is not comfortable with this assignment, there are many other courses to choose from.

In the year 2021, technology allows students to see and hear anything their fingers may search for. It is unfathomable to believe that banning a book will have any effect on maintaining their innocence or hindering their burgeoning maturity.

Stefanie Werner East Setauket

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Opinion Keeping focused amid challenges outside the turtle shell wall

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his past week, I spent more time personally and professionally speaking with other people than I had in over a year.

I give myself mixed reviews. Two anecdotes capture the range of my experiences.

During one meeting, my brain had its own mini dialog, even as I tried to stay focused on details about a story I was researching.

Here’s a sample of that internal dialog: Wait, why is he looking away? Should D. None I not have had that of the above salad earlier? Do I

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF have something green in my teeth?

No, hold on, maybe it’s that you’re tired and your eyes are closing. Open your eyes wider to indicate that you’re paying attention. No. NO. NO! Too wide! Now, he’s wondering why you’re staring so intently at him.

Okay, he’s looking at you again. Oh, no, I have to scratch my face. What do I do? Ignore it.

Yes, that’s working. No, it’s not. Now, my face itches even more. Come on face, suck it up. No, I have to scratch. Maybe I can coordinate the scratch with the moment when he looks away.

Come on, look away!

Great, now he’s looking at me without blinking, like Jack Nicholson in “A Few Good Men.” Wait, I’m listening. Really, I am, but I’m a tad distracted. It’s not my fault. It’s my face’s fault.

I’m focused. I have a good question ready, but I still need to scratch my face. Look away. LOOK a-WAY! It’s not working. Instead of scratching, I’m twitching. Now he’s staring at the part of my

face that itches and twitches.

I’m going to lean on my hand and scratch subtly, while listening intently and making solid, but not scary eye contact.

Okay, so, maybe that was a slight exaggeration, but it was an imperfect and slightly distracted moment in the real world.

Later in the week, I had another opportunity to multitask. Just as I started walking across a courtyard to a meeting, it started pouring.

I walked quickly. Running didn’t seem like a great choice because panting, dripping and sweating is never a good look for me.

When I arrived, an incredibly supportive executive assistant asked me if I wanted a hot tea, coffee, towel or water. I said I’d be fine.

Once I got in the office, I immediately realized, dripping onto, into and around the chair of one of my favorite sources, that his air conditioning was among the strongest in the area. In addition to the cool air in the room, I felt a slight breeze, which

made me feel as if each droplet of water clinging to me might soon turn to ice.

As I spoke to him, rocking slightly back and forth, putting my hands under my legs to keep them warm, I was well aware of how ridiculous I must have looked. At the same time, I appreciated the in-person nature of the experience, which wasn’t an option six months earlier.

I enjoyed how the multitasking necessary to stay on track was so much different than the challenges of Zoom, where my primary concerns were whether the background in the screen included messy clothing, whether I was looking at the right place on the screen, and whether my dog would decide to bark at the five-year-old learning to ride a bike in front of our house.

Venturing further out than I have in over a year from the turtle-shell life felt like stepping back into a familiar but altered role. Despite the momentary and awkward setbacks, it was a welcome return to a three-dimensional world.

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But according to an analysis in The New Between York Times, that was you and me nothing compared to

BY LEAH S. DUNAIEF what two newcomers made as they rushed to the scene. These two companies pocketed more than $3 billion in fees, and they weren’t even lenders. It was all legal. Here’s how they did it.

Since the banks were getting a percentage of what they loaned, for each set of paperwork processed, they logically favored making larger loans for their efforts. These invariably went to larger companies. The result was that the smallest companies, asking for the smallest amounts of money, who were perhaps the ones most needing the help, were overlooked. Blueacorn was founded last year to help companies get PPPs. “Tiny businesses, self-employed individuals and minority communities are left out in the cold,” explained the CEO to The NYT. The federal government realized this discrepancy and, last December, raised the fees for small loans, later encouraging even unprofitable solo businesses to ask for help.

Both Blueacorn and the second company, Womply, which already existed but in a different niche, rushed to advertise their processing services with the PPP on behalf of these tiny businesses. Their ads were on New York City subways, billboards and Facebook, according to NYT reporters Stacy Cowley and Ella Koeze, offering “free money for those who qualify.” During that time, from late

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February to May 31, the companies processed 2.3 million loans, with most less than $17,000, and then turned them over to banks.

Those interested banks, now promised by the government 50% of loans valued at less than $50,000, with fees up to a maximum of $2,500, could find making small-dollar loans more profitable. At least that was the intent of Congress in December of last year when it made the change.

For Blueacorn, in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Womply, in San Francisco, finding the banks, putting them together with the borrowers and doing their paperwork in a standardized way, proved more profitable than for each of the banks to do the work themselves on behalf of the smallest businesses. Now all the lenders had to do was pass the paperwork to the government and fund the loans.

Largely as a result of these two companies, lenders made 5.8 million loans this year as opposed to 3.6 million in 2020. The average loan size dropped from over $100,000 dollars last year to $41,560 in 2021. The six most active lenders this year partnered with one or both of those companies.

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Blueacorn worked with just two lenders: Prestamos CDFI, a non-profit, and Capital Plus Financial. Just for contrast, Prestamos made 935 PPP loans last year, totaling $27 million and 494,415 loans for $7.7 billion in 2021, according to The NYT, until applications halted.

Womply used 17 lenders and processed 1.4 million loans, totaling more than $20 billion dollars, some 7% of PPP money loaned this year.

Here is the payoff for the two companies.

Because Congress wanted to make smaller loans more lucrative, Prestamos made $1.3 million for its lending last year and $1.2 billion this year, but will keep “only a fraction of its earnings.” Blueacorn, because if its agreement with Prestamos, will get a “significant” portion of the $1.2 billion Prestamos is collecting.

Capital One Financial, a public company and thus more transparent, earned $464 million in fees for its PPP loans during the quarter but only kept about a third or $150 million.

So Blueacorn gets some $1 billion this year and Womply anywhere from $1.7 billion to $3 billion. That dwarfs any other PPP loans or fees. Thank You, Uncle Sam!

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