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Former Commissioner and Newcomer Vie for Setauket Fire District Board Seat months before he was called about training. He said the delay of getting in and then taking probation classes “is causing a major With Setauket fire commissioner and disruption in the membership.” chairman of the board Jay Gardiner not He added he would look to allow Stony seeking reelection this year, two new Brook University students to join the candidates are set to run for his seat Dec. 8. department, even though he has been told Voters will have the opportunity to choose that after a few years they move on. between Setauket resident Jim Griffin and “My answer is some of them are already 25-year volunteer Sue Meyers. Griffin was qualified EMTs, paramedics, and they’re a volunteer with the department for about going to medical school,” he said. a year, he said, but due to a change in the If the district works with SBU students, he medical requirements, he was no longer able said he feels other student volunteers would to fulfill the conditions and stepped down. take the place of those who have left. He The Navy veteran and retired police officer added many students remain in the area for said he has been involved with other fire and their residencies and could possibly continue rescue services for more than 30 years in with the department. departments such as Stony Brook and Jericho. He is also looking to expand on fire Meyers was the first woman to hold a prevention education. While many who are commissioner’s seat in the district from Jan. interested in volunteering may not be able 1, 2005, to Dec. 31, 2009. She would have to fight interior fires, he said he feels many continued to seek the position, she said, but can contribute in other areas. For example, her son, who passed away four years ago, electricians and teachers can help with fire had medical issues she had to attend to. prevention education. He would also like to She said, if elected, one of her goals is work with community stores and have a signto keep the balance between volunteers and up program for residents where firefighters paid personnel. In August 2018 the board can go to their homes and replace batteries of commissioners voted unanimously for Voters in the Setauket Fire District will choose between Sue Meyers and Jim Griffin for fire commissioner on Dec. 8. in smoke alarms for those who can’t climb Photos from candidates the first time in favor of changing the titles ladders and perform similar fire prevention of four paid fire protection coordinators Main Street, the district can now watch its serve due to changed medical requirements, he tasks. He added that firefighters can see to firefighters. She said right now there is budget better and identify any inefficiencies. would like to see the district potential problems such as She is also hoping to go back to volunteers using a good balance between and establish an If we never have hoarding initiate an EMT recruitment their own doctors instead volunteers and paid outreach program and help. ‘I think the balance program that requires three of Northwell Health, employees and believes “If we never have a fire a fire in Setauket years of volunteer service which he described as that should be maintained. in Setauket again, I’m OK is important to checking.” in exchange for the class, “factory-type again, I’m OK with that,” he said. “We get “I think the balance is preserve the certification and training Griffin did not comment prevention out there, important to preserve the with that. We get the costs the fire department on what his medical and it kind of serves two volunteers who put their volunteers who provides. The requirement condition was. hearts and souls into this purposes.” the prevention “It should be about the would prevent people community,” she said. Residents of the put their hearts from receiving the training individual,” he said. She said she also out there, and it Setauket Fire District Griffin said he also wants to provide more and souls into this and then leaving the can vote Dec. 8 from 2 feels there is a disconnect kind of serves two to 9 p.m. at the firehouse department. opportunities for those who community.’ Meyers said that many between the district and are older and may not be located at 394 Nicolls purposes.’ department stemming from women have served as able to operate apparatus or Road in Stony Brook. The —Sue Meyers crew chiefs and lieutenants the commissioners’ office respond to calls anymore. —Jim Griffin fire commissioner term is in the department but being located in a separate She said there has been a for five years commencing haven’t gone as far as building on Hulse Road mentorship program that Jan. 1, 2021. has worked out well, and senior members can commissioner. She wants to show other the last few years instead the administration bring a lot to the table as far as experience and women coming into the department that it’s of members working out of a firehouse with the an option for them. the department history they provide. Stony Brook Fire District “I think that needs to change,” she said. membership. “I would like to find a place for those Candidate information for the Stony He said the volunteer process can be gentlemen and ladies where even if they “We have just as much to offer.” Brook Fire District was not received by Griffin said he has morale, recruitment shortened, as those who have been certified can’t have an active role … they can still press time. and retention at the forefront of his mind. through other departments outside of contribute,” she said. Residents in the district can vote for A nurse practitioner, she is a single mom The retired police officer agrees with Meyers Setauket, still need to start the certification one fire commissioner for a five-year term process again in Setauket, a process he that the current hybrid system, with paid who has raised five grown children. She said on Dec. 8 from 2 to 9 p.m. at Station 2 her experience in the fire department as well employees and volunteers, is working but he considers is unnecessary for experienced located at 1410 Stony Brook Road. There volunteers. With the certification classes not as her role as a mother has helped sharpen doesn’t want to see it expanded right now. will be no voting at the firehouse located “I don’t want to expand anything further beginning until there are enough interested, her budgeting skills. She has talked to the at 147 Main Street in Stony Brook. district about a five-year plan, and she feels without attempting the reorganization of the he said it can take months for a volunteer to be ready to serve. For example, when that with the district’s recent purchases of membership,” he said. Due to his experience of not being able to he was interested in joining, it took seven new apparatus and the renovated building on BY RITA J. EGAN RITA@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM

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Local 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 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 for these smaller businesses. 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 throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties, 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:

the smaller shops because the big box stores are also competing with online retailers and are closing due to them. “The big box stores aren’t around anymore,” she said. “You have a few small chain stores, and then us.”

Madison’s Niche 83 Main St., Stony Brook/14 Wall St., Huntington Madison’s Niche, with four locations throughout Long Island, is a lifestyle boutique that sells everything from baby onesies to UGG boots to home décor. At the Stony Brook Village Center store, director Carolynn Mertens said that they did “fantastic” this past holiday weekend. “We’re up in sales,” she said. “We’re very grateful to be up, and we didn’t think it was going to happen, but we’re very lucky.” From Friday to Sunday, Mertens said she saw dozens of people shopping with their holiday lists in hand, while a lot of people were even shopping for themselves. “I think people want to support small businesses,” she said. “They don’t want to see any more empty stores in their community and are trying to keep our mom-and-pop stores alive.” Compared to a big box store or the mall, Mertens believes that customers feel more comfortable shopping in her stores. “Our stores are easy to shop in,” she said. “We can maintain social distancing and we are constantly disinfecting.”

Rose & Boom Boutique 176 N. Country Road, Mount Sinai/412 N. Country Road, St. James

Cat Rosenboom, owner of Rose & Boom in Mount Sinai and St. James, said that supporting local business is more important than ever. “I always say to shop small,” she said. “But it’s even more true this year.” Rosenboom, who has owned the Mount Sinai location for four years this month, opened her second store in St. James nearly six months before the stay-at-home shutdown. “We had just opened up and then had to close

Photos clockwise from top left: Merchandise at Madison’s Niche includes items with local touches; TandyWear in Commack recently expanded; Kandy Munoz from The Amazing Olive; TandyWear owner Tandy Jeckel with employees Penny Silverstein and Amanda Milo; and Cat Rosenbaum stands behind the counter of her Mount Sinai store. Madison’s Niche employees shown on front page. TandyWear photos by Rita J. Egan; all other photos by Julianne Mosher

the door once we started to get our name out there,” she said. But despite the coronavirus crisis, she said people were shopping and supporting her stores throughout the whole pandemic, by purchasing things online through her social media accounts. She delivered them personally to customers close by. “You get a personal experience here that you won’t get at a big box store,” she said. “We take pride in getting to know our customers and their families.” Rosenboom said she and her colleagues at the stores are constantly donating and hosting fundraisers for people in the community. “We want to give back,” she said. Known for their trendy women’s clothing, unique accessories and fun gift ideas, Rose & Boom receives new arrivals every day, so styles are always changing. She also will host local retailer pop-ups to support fellow small business owners. “We like to help local retailers and get the word out about their business,” she said. Leading up to Black Friday, the shops did daily surprise sales every day in hopes to bring people in — and it worked.

“We allowed 10 people in the stores at a time, and they were busy the entire day,” she said.

TandyWear 89 Commack Road, Commack

TandyWear has been in business for over 20 years and owner Tandy Jeckel said shopping at her store is a safe and fun experience, especially during these unprecedented times. “We’re on a first-name basis with our customers,” she said. “You’ll get a personalized experience — we have an amazing team, amazing stylists, we’ll find your style.” Jeckel said that this past Saturday was the best Small Business Saturday they have ever had. “It was amazing,” she said. “We had so much foot traffic. It was great.” Known for their dressy wear, comfy wear, going out wear and trendy wear, the store has something for everyone. “We get new styles daily, and we sell masks to match,” she said. Throughout the holiday weekend, Jeckel said she offered doorbusters and 20% off the entire store. Jeckel thinks people are gravitating toward

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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BY KYLE BARR KYLE@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Though it still requires formal agreements with local government, the Sunrise Wind offshore wind farm project is talking specifics on landfall for its electrical lines, adding even more emphasis on Brookhaven town. Sunrise Wind plans to create a 110-turbine, 880-megawatt wind farm 30 miles off the coast of Montauk. During an online community open house Nov. 16, representatives of the project, which is being duel-headed by Denmark-based Ørsted and East Coast-based Eversource, explained plans for having the electrical lines make landfall at the parking lot of Smith Point County Park on the South Shore. Those lines would then feed under the Smith Point Bridge and then under William Floyd Parkway. The cables will extend north beneath the William Floyd Parkway for 3.8 miles, crossing under the Long Island Rail Road tracks before going west toward the Holtsville electrical substation. A complete construction and operations plan will be made available in 2021, according to Sunrise Wind reps. The project could be operational as soon as 2024, as long as current timelines hold. Ken Bowes, vice president of offshore wind siting and permitting for Sunrise, said they do not currently have a formal agreement with either Suffolk County, which owns Smith Point County Park and William Floyd Parkway, or the Town of Brookhaven for its roadways the underground electrical cables will need to use with the electrical substation. He said they look to have two formal agreements “that will compensate each fairly for the use of the facilities” in the near future. “The town — we’ll hopefully be partners with them for the next 20 years,” he said.

The project has touted the Port Jefferson and Setauket areas as its main base of operations once the wind turbines are operational. Town Supervisor Ed Romaine (R) told TBR News Media last month that Sunrise Wind had purchased a site in East Setauket as its main office space, which is also to be used as a training center for the people who service the turbines. Sunrise Wind released a statement saying the nearly 60,000-square foot, multi-purpose Research Way facility will house members of the permanent staff of Sunrise Wind and South Fork Wind, among other teams, including positions such as technician, warehouse coordinator, contract manager, head of site, and other offshore and onshore jobs. The facility will be renovated to include custom office and warehouse space to handle marine coordination, contract and site management, as well as spare parts storage, among other activities. Workers and equipment will be loaded and unloaded on its over-260-foot repair vessel at a special dock to be constructed in Port Jefferson Harbor. “The deep-water harbor in Port Jefferson, combined with the talent pool and resources on Long Island, make the area ideally-suited to serve as a regional O&M hub for our Northeast offshore wind farms,” Ørsted Offshore North America’s Head of Operations, Mikkel Maehlisen said. “We’re eager to begin our work there and become members of the local community.” Assemblyman Steve Englebright (D-Setauket), who originally proposed to the offshore wind corporations that Port Jeff be used as a home base for Sunrise Wind, said he was “delighted that Ørsted and Eversource have decided to strategically locate their Sunrise Wind Operations and Maintenance center near both the deep-water harbor that is Port Jefferson and the School of Marine and Atmospheric Science at Stony Brook University.”

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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 and 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.” In person voting showed Englebright behind Nov. 4 with 47.44% of the votes, compared to his challenger Republican Michael Ross who

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New Bike Bill Aims To Protect Drivers and Cyclists on the Road BY JULIANNE MOSHER JULIANNE@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Suffolk County lawmakers are looking to tackle bicyclists who have been intimidating drivers across Long Island. There have been several different reports of reckless bicyclists putting themselves and others in danger on the road, which included a group of teenagers who harassed a Terryville gym over the summer. County Legislator Kara Hahn (D-Setauket) said she had a “terrifying” experience first-hand a few years ago. While traveling down Route 25A at night, a person wearing all black began popping wheelies toward her car in the middle of the street. “I wasn’t going fast,” she said. “I chose to stop in the middle of the roadway. It was really scary, and whoever it was, was recklessly trying to frighten me.” Back in September, county Legislator Rudy Sunderman (R-Mastic) introduced a “reckless biking” bill, which he advanced from Legislator Tom Muratore (R-Ronkonkoma) who passed away from cancer that same month. After talking with other towns and villages in both Nassau and Suffolk counties, Sunderman said that although he represents the South Shore,

the issue is widespread across the Island. “Other areas that we spoke to [with a bill in place] have already seen a decline in reckless biking,” he said. If Sunderman’s bill passes, it would prohibit cyclists from trick riding or weaving through traffic. Violators could also see their bikes impounded, receive $250 fines, or spend 15 days in jail. And on the North Shore, Hahn said she had been receiving complaints from other people from the area regarding similar concerns of packs of children doing similar things on Route 112, Nesconset Highway and Middle Country Road. “It’s dangerous,” she said. “The police aren’t able to do very much. They need a tool to confiscate the bike to individuals who do this.” But along with concerned residents reaching out, Hahn said she was hearing criticism over Sunderman’s bill from bicyclist groups who use their bikes recreationally. “The intent is very good, and it is needed to curb this kind of [bad] activity,” she said. “The groups absolutely agree with the fact that anyone who rides in a pack and pops wheelies in traffic, that should happen. But because they’re experienced bicyclists, they see the real danger every day.” Hahn said she is in full support of Sunderman’s

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reckless biking bill, but there were a few small pieces to his legislation that she wanted to suggest improvements. Her bill was laid out on Nov. 4. “Suffolk County is notorious for not being safe for bicyclists,” she said. “The purpose of my law is just to make drivers aware — give the cyclists the room, close your door when someone is passing you, people are not looking out.” Her bill went to public hearing on Dec. 1, which then had to be recessed after Hahn made a few changes.

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Editorial

Letters to the Editor

Keeping Mom-and-Pops Vote for Sue Meyers for Fire District Commissioner 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.

We are writing to ask people to vote in an important local election that they might overlook: Setauket fire commissioner, which takes place Tuesday, Dec. 8, at the firehouse at 394 Nicolls Road from 2 to 9 p.m. A fire commissioner directs our public tax dollars in support of the fire and emergency medical services provided by a fire department. There is one candidate who we trust to allocate our money in smart ways: Sue Meyers, the first woman ever to hold the office in Setauket. She served this position from Jan. 1, 2005 until Dec. 31, 2009. She will keep costs down by maintaining a large, well-trained volunteer base, unlike the previous board that dismissed longtime community servants and put paid crews in their place. While we need some salaried personnel, the heart of this department is in its

dedicated volunteers. She will work to support their recruitment and training, and make sure they have the support and equipment they need to be safe. Sue has been a member of the Setauket Fire Department with 25 years of both emergency medical and fire rescue service and has a deep understanding of the needs of the department and the community. When elected, she plans to initiate a program for EMT recruits that requires three years of volunteer service in exchange for the EMT class, certification and training costs, so that our tax dollars aren’t wasted on those who take the free training and leave for paid positions. Sue is a mother of five grown children who now have their own families in Three Village, and she has been a nurse practitioner at Mather Hospital, Stony Brook University’s counseling center and

in private practice in Setauket. She’s given back to the community in so many ways, both with the fire department and as a coach, Girl Scouts leader and Three Village substance abuse task force member. Our community would benefit from having a highly qualified woman in this position (her opponent served less than a year with the fire department before quitting years ago). We ask that you take the time to vote for Sue Meyers Dec. 8. Please bring your driver license to vote. Jennifer Brooks, Anne Chimelis, Shoshana Hershkowitz, William Schleisner, Jeanne Brunson, Janet Cypress Sklar and Angelique Ragolia Three Village Residents Editor’s note: See page A3 for the article “Former Commissioner and Newcomer Vie for Seat on Board of Fire Commissioners” to learn about Meyers and her opponent Jim Griffin.

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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