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Dear Readers, Every year The Village Times Herald publishes Pens & Pencils, a pull-out section featuring selections of art, prose and poetry provided by the elementary, junior high schools and high school in the Three Village school district. In the past, we have relied on the English and Art departments of the schools to select and forward those art and writing projects they feel are worthy of inclusion. However, with remote learning due to the coronavirus pandemic, we are asking our readers to submit their children’s creative work. We will try to include — space permitting, as always — as many representative samples as possible from grades K through 12. Please understand that we have always received more submissions than would fit in the available space, so we can’t make promises to any students that their work will be included in the supplement. However, we do our best to publish the remaining submissions in the Arts & Lifestyles section of the TBR newspapers throughout the summer. Submissions may be emailed to rita@ tbrnewsmedia.com or mailed to 185 Route 25A, Setauket, NY 11733. All submissions must be received by 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, to be considered for this future pull-out section.

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Education

Despite the upheaval to daily life, the Three Village community is doing what it can to stay informed and exercise democracy. In anticipation of the Three Village Central School District budget vote and school board election by absentee ballot June 9, more than 250 people registered for last week’s virtual Meet the Candidates night, hosted by the Three Village Civic Association and the Three Village Chamber of Commerce. Incumbents Inger Germano, Irene Gische and Dr. Jeff Kerman are running against newcomers Shaorui Li, David McKinnon and Vinny Menten for three seats on the Three Village school board. Before the candidates discussed their platforms and answered questions, Jeff Carlson, the district’s deputy superintendent for business services, discussed the proposed 2020-21 budget. The $218.84 million budget falls within the 1.96 percent cap on the tax levy increase and represents a 1.75 percent increase on the 2019-20 budget. “I think it’s pretty obvious to say we’re not adding any new programs for next year,” Carlson said, alluding to uncertainty about state aid and the possibility of further cuts to aid during the school year. The district has prepared for multiple scenarios, and the budget reflects reductions in equipment, supplies, conferences and some field trips, the deputy superintendent said. There are also some cuts to personnel, such as clerical, custodial and administrative staff — areas that Carlson said would have “as little impact on educational programs as possible.” The district did see some savings from the early school closure this year, when the Acme Bus Corp., which provided the district’s minibuses, went out of business. The money saved from not paying Acme offset the loss of the monthly over $100,000 in childcare revenue and over $200,000 in monthly revenue from food service sales and federal and state reimbursements, Carlson said. The district has continued to pay a reduced fee to Suffolk Transportation Service, which provides big buses, to keep the contract intact. Bids for a new minibus company were due last week, Carlson said. At a May school board meeting, Carlson mentioned the possibility of drawing from district reserves should there be drastic cuts in aid. The district’s reserves are divided into those that are restricted to specific uses, such as retirement contributions and workers’ compensation, and those that are unrestricted

and can be targeted to “a rainy day,” Carlson said during a phone interview. Reserves are built up over time from unspent funds at the end of a fiscal year. The district currently has approximately $15 million in restricted reserves and about $6.5 million in unrestricted reserves, Carlson said. A budget item that has caught the attention of some residents addresses the salaries of the superintendents, which appear to increase in next year’s budget. Since the superintendents have year-to-year contracts that do not have salary increases built in, their salary increases are not reflected in the adopted budget, Carlson said. He added that their raises are determined by the board of education after the adopted budget is passed and are reflected in the adjusted budget. While the amount of money allocated to the budget remains the same, any changes to the distribution among line items are noted in the adjusted budget. Carlson said the superintendents’ salaries listed for the 2020-21 school year reflect the increases granted last July for this school year’s budget. This means the salaries budgeted for next year are the same amount as this school year. In the 2020-21 adopted budget, the salary of Superintendent Cheryl Pedisich is shown at $325,000, a $25,500 or 8.51 percent increase. If the budget does not pass, Carlson said it is not clear whether there would be a date for a revote. If there is no revote or a new budget does not pass, the district would have to move to a contingent budget, he said. This means the tax levy would not increase and the district would have to cut $3.1 million. At that point, capital projects would be cut, and the administration would have to decide where to make additional reductions. “Of course, we would do whatever we could to have as little impact upon the educational program,” Carlson said. He addressed the process for counting votes. To ensure ballot secrecy, the board appointed 23 election inspectors to count the votes. After 5 p.m. June 9, the ballots will be removed and separated from the sealed envelopes — which have residents’ names and signatures — before they are counted. There will be live streaming of the process, Carlson said. All ballots must be received at the North Country Administration building by 5 p.m. on June 9. Carlson’s presentation, along with those of the Three Village board of education candidates, can be seen at the civic association website, www.threevillagecivics. org. Also visit www.tbrnewsmedia.com for candidate profiles.

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The coronavirus pandemic didn’t get in the way of family, friends and neighbors celebrating a Setauket resident’s milestone. To honor Marion Munisteri’s 90th birthday, her loved ones threw her a surprise car parade led by the Setauket Fire Department May 26. Dozens of cars passed with occupants shouting well wishes and one friend sang to her over a megaphone. Munisteri has lived in Setauket for more than 50 years and is a retired history teacher, according to her daughter Dee Hensen. She has been active in the St. James R.C. Church, Three Village Historical Society and Three Village Meals on Wheels. “She is an amazing person, surviving some serious medical challenges over the past three years,” her daughter said via email. “To inspire her to fight on, our goal for her was to make it to her 90th birthday Her other

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Town

Port Jeff Station Protest Against Racism Draws Hundreds

BY DAVID LUCES DLUCES@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM “No justice, no peace” and “I can’t breathe” chanted hundreds of protesters gathered near the intersection of routes 347 and 112 in Port Jefferson Station. Wielding signs condemning police brutality and racism, scores of passing cars near the intersection honked their horns in a show of support. The June 1 rally was one of many peaceful demonstrations occurring around the country following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the hands of a now-fired and arrested police officer. “We have seen the murders of black men, women and children, this wasn’t an isolated incident,” said Skyler Johnson, a Mount Sinai resident and Suffolk County Community College graduate who organized the rally. Johnson is set to primary several other Democrats in the race for state Senate 1st District seat. “We are here to show that we won’t stand for this anymore.” Anthwan Newell of Uniondale said he was glad to see an ethnically diverse group of protesters. “I’m happy to see so many people stepping out of their comfort zones and really letting their voices be heard,” he said Newell, who made the trip to Port Jefferson Station with a group of friends, reiterated the need for immediate change. “As black people, we sadly have gotten numb to seeing someone killed by police brutality,” he said. “We’re all out here for the same reasons, we’re fighting for change. It has to happen, and it has to happen fast.” Josh Parish and Ashley Barry of Centereach said white people can’t ignore this issue anymore, especially on Long Island. “It is important to not let people forget what is going on,” Barry said. “People can’t drive past us today without seeing and reading the signs and hearing the chants.” He stressed the need for institutional reform in law enforcement and to demilitarize police departments. “It is not just one cop, it is a systemic issue — it starts from the top,” Barry said. Denzel Johnson of Coram said conversations on racism need to continue after these protests. “It is still here, and it won’t go away until we make a change,” the Coram resident said. “The only way to make that change is by taking that first step and that’s what we’re doing today. This is a great demonstration, it is good to see people of all colors standing together against racism.” Suffolk County Police Department’s 6th Precinct was on hand and reached out to organizers beforehand to ask if they could stand with the protesters. More than a dozen police officers monitored the rally.

Protesters were drawn to Port Jefferson Station June 1 to protest police brutality and racism after the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd. Photos by David Luces; more pictures available at tbrnewsmedia.com

The nationwide protests were sparked by a video that was shown on TV and circulated on social media showing Floyd on the ground as a white officer, Derek Chauvin, knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes. Chauvin, who was fired from the Minneapolis Police Department, has been charged with thirddegree murder. Three other officers who were at the scene were also fired but have not been charged with a crime. Protests have rocked the country, with some of them turning violent in several major metropolitan areas, including New York City. Long Island has already seen several such protests in places like Brentwood, but most have remained peaceful. Late on Monday, June 1, police said a group of approximately 100 protesters marched toward the 7th Precinct building in Shirley, but police set up a skirmish line along William Floyd Parkway, and after two hours the crowd disbursed. Throughout the week, local officials have weighed in on the issue. “In my 30 years of service, I have never witnessed such a cruel and heinous act of violence by anyone wearing the uniform as we saw in Minnesota last week,” said Errol Toulon Jr. (D), the Suffolk County sheriff. “The killing of George Floyd is so contrary to the mission of law enforcement, and to the oath that officials take to uphold the Constitution. We must never forget that we are here to protect the rights of the people.” Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone (D) called Chauvin’s actions a type of racism. “Perhaps the most disturbing thing is the lack of concern that this officer showed in knowing that he was being videotaped,” Bellone said. “That suggests this officer felt that there was no accountability.”

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Village

Local Historian Says Enormous Tree Likely Has Historical, Community Value BY KYLE BARR KYLE@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Along a small East Setauket street off Shore Road and near Se-Port Deli, a giant stands dying. It’s hard to relate just how large it is in words, let alone photos. Nothing does it justice. At approximately 60 feet high and 222 inches in circumference, measured at 4.5 feet off the ground, the enormous silver maple in Setauket is one of the few of its kind that remembers a time potentially up to the Revolutionary period or even further back. Along Carlton Avenue, in front of Chris Ryon’s house, the best way to gauge the size of it is by comparison. Three-year-old neighbor Dina Amelchenko is dwarfed by it. Ryon, at 5 feet, 7 inches tall, can only reach the crook of the lowest branches with the tips of his fingers. Ryon, a lifelong area resident and village historian for Port Jefferson and Poquott, has taken care of it for more than two decades. Now its bright bark is flaking off its core, and limbs are starting to tear from the trunk. “Although the tree has been admired by many, for hundreds of years, it has reached the end of its lifetime,” he said. Silver maples once lined the streets in the Setauket community, but the tree is not known for its steadfastness over such a long lifespan. Ryon said almost all have fallen or been removed, though none were anywhere near the size of the one in front of his house. Ryon and his wife Karen purchased the house in 1996 from Fred and Betty Griffith, he

said, which meant they also started taking over care of the tree. Prior to their moving in, the Griffiths had installed three cables connecting six of the giant tree branches together. Since then, the Ryons have paid for trimming the maple and removing any of the dead wood, with the help of neighbors Rich and Jeff Usher. Despite these efforts, the tree still seems to be on its last legs. Some of the tree’s limbs have snapped off and crushed a part of the Ryons’ fence. Others could also come loose and damage neighboring homes or cars. “We want to document it before it goes, if it does go, since it is unsafe at this point,” Chris Ryon said. “There’s a lot of question marks — we don’t know what the town is going to do with it.” The race is now on to preserve the great silver maple and find some way to preserve the specimen for future generations. There are ways to date it, either by bisecting it to count the rings or by coring it using a specially made device, or by carbon dating it. Without state foresters able to take any kinds of measurements, the exact age is still unknown. John Wernet, the regional state forester of Long Island, said he has had conversations with Ryon but has not been able to go out to see the tree, as the pandemic and state cuts have left him unable to leave his office. Though he said the tree is not the biggest tree of its type in New York state, based solely on its circumference, it could easily be one of the largest on Long Island, if nothing else. The state keeps a registry of all large trees, but the list does not offer any kind of protections.

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Three-year-old Dina Amelchenko standing in front of the enormous tree in Setauket. Photo by Chris Ryon

“It’s more for bragging rights,” he said, adding that there is little he can do on the state side in tree preservation efforts, though he hopes the silver maple can somehow be protected. Setauket groups are especially keen on preserving local history. with entities like the Three Village Historical Society and its annual Culper Spy Day event. Ryon said the tree could be used by local historical societies, where even a bisection of the tree could show what years showed more or less rain, and even relate which years local or national historical events took place. The question lingers on what can be done to

or for the tree. Three Village Civic Association 1st Vice President George Hoffman said the organization was just recently contacted about it, but said that they want to work with both residents and the town to help preserve the giant maple in some way, shape or form. “I know highways [department] have responsibility, but that should be the last resort to take down a tree,” Hoffman said. “We’re here to support the community, but it’s still really early.” Those in the community who were there in the 1970s are still burned by the loss of another tree, known as the Lubber Street Oak at the corner of Lubber and Black Duck Drive in Stony Brook. According to a bronze plaque residents set up at the site, the tree stood at 84 feet tall with a circumference of 280 inches. It was believed to be over 300 years old when it was taken down by the Town of Brookhaven Highway Department in 1979. Bill Schaub, the Ryons’ neighbor and member and past president of the civic, said they would like the tree preserved in some way, especially considering residents’ past consternation with local government unilaterally removing those trees without first speaking to residents. “If it has to be cut down because of disease then that’s understandable, there has to be a balance between beauty and safety,” he said. “But I think we can achieve that.” A Highway Department spokesperson said the tree was only recently brought to the department’s attention, and no final decision has been made.

Obituary Roy Allen

Roy R. Allen, a father of four, died in South Setauket May 26. He was 93. Roy was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, May 14, 1927. He was a World War II veteran and he was a member of The American Legion. In 1959, he moved from his childhood home of Brooklyn to Eau Gallie, Florida, in order to embark upon a career with Pan American World Airways during its involvement with the Cape Canaveral Space Program. For much of his career, Roy was the director of Labor Relations for the eastern region for Pan Am in New York, New York. He resided in Northport before retiring to Cutchogue and Southold. Roy was preceded in death by his wife,

Marjorie and his sister, Shirley Wilkens. He is survived by his children Meredith Gibson, of Satellite Beach, Florida; Barbara and Peter Falotico, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Thomas Allen, of Los Angeles, California; and James and Andrea Allen, of East Setauket. Allen was a proud grandfather of eight and a great grandfather of one. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Arrangements were entrusted to the Bryant Funeral Home of Setauket. Visit www.bryantfh.com to sign the online guest book. A memorial service will be held at a later date. If desired, memorial donations can be sent to American Legion Post 803 at P.O. Box 591, Southold, NY 11971.

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Education

Ward Melville Senior Celebration Day Honors Soon-to-Be Grads

As the school year draws to a close, things may be a little different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic and remote learning, but that didn’t stop Three Village Central School District teachers, administrators and staff from giving the Class of 2020 a proper send-off. A car parade was held on the high school grounds May 29 to give Ward Melville seniors and those who have taught them and supported

them through the years a chance to say goodbye, even if it was from a distance. Seniors stayed in their cars and drove around the high school perimeter as district staff members were distanced throughout the grounds holding signs and waving. The last day of school for Three Village students is June 16. — Photos from Three Village Central School District

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Town

Brookhaven Fast Tracks Outdoor Business Permits

Brookhaven town has announced they are now accepting applications for COVID-19 Social Distancing Accommodations, which would allow businesses to expand outdoor seating and sales. This includes some retail establishments as well as houses of worship. The permits are being fast tracked by the town and all fees are waived. This would immediately allow businesses to open up as Long Island enters Phase Two of reopening. All permits expire on Nov. 1. The permits were partially formed thanks to the work of the Brookhaven Recovery Task Force, which Brookhaven Supervisor Ed Romaine (R) said “we have implemented this strategy to allow businesses to expand their operations beyond the confines of their four walls so that they can maintain distancing and keep their customers and employees safe without drastically reducing their operation.”

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McKinnon, Li, Bring Expertise and More to the BOE We support David McKinnon and Shaorui Li’s candidacy to the board of education [of the Three Village school district]. These two candidates have key qualities that are essential to our board. (1) They are knowledgeable in education (they’re both professors at Stony Brook University); (2) both have experience in budget optimization and personnel management from running research teams (McKinnon as a physiologist, Li as an engineer and entrepreneur); (3) they are both independent voices (neither is endorsed by the local teachers union); and (4) they’re both new to the board. McKinnon and Li are parents of students in the Three Village district and run on a platform of beautiful ideas for our students. We will mention four here. (1) They are both enthusiastic about a richer math education from the early years of elementary school. Math forms the essential background of many

contemporary and future jobs, and our students can benefit from enrichment programs generally available in our schools early on. (2) They insist on the importance of strengthening technical education. The area of the Three Village district has rich professional networks which can be leveraged to the advantage of our children’s future professional and entrepreneurial careers. (3) They recognize the need to motivate our students and meet their individual interests. This requires a richer curriculum but, they argue, this can be done in combination with solid, oldfashioned instruction in core subjects such as math, grammar and writing skills. (4) They advocate for a better way to introduce testing in our schools. As parents we are often conflicted on this topic. On the one hand, we don’t want to sacrifice the joy of learning to the demands of doing drills and taking

tests. On the other hand, we need some effective and standardized method for assessing the students’ progress. Assessment is an essential tool to gauge the effectiveness of instruction and intervene promptly to make sure that no student is falling behind. In conclusion, McKinnon and Li will bring additional expertise, dedication, knowledge and care to the board while giving voice to the parents and students in a way that, although respectful of our teachers’ views, are independent of them. They have firsthand experience to understand what is needed and how to help the board to get there — from continued growth and investment in our teachers, to advice on curricular enrichments, to working out the budgetary concerns to make it all work. Giancarlo La Camera Lucinda Davies Stony Brook

We Need Independent, Thoughtful Voices on Board We are writing in support of the candidacy of David McKinnon for a seat on the Three Village board of education. We have known David and his family for many years and believe he would be a wonderful addition to the board. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in science and education that would allow him to bring an innovative viewpoint to the board. He has deep roots in our

community and has a lifelong interest in teaching. David has made himself available to the community in the run up to this election and has been extremely open and honest about his goals and platforms. Our community is facing challenging times. Many important decisions will need to be made regarding school opening, budget priorities and educational goals. We need independent, thoughtful voices

on the board who can bring innovative solutions to our complex problems. We need new ways of thinking about how we prioritize the educational goals of our school system. We believe that David McKinnon is exactly who the students and parents of our community need to improve our school district’s future. Dr. Steven and Kathryn Puopolo Stony Brook

Grateful for Parents Who Are Willing to Run for BOE We got ballots in the mail for the upcoming school board vote. It has never been so easy to get out and vote. In years past it has been inconvenient to head out to vote, or perhaps one hasn’t known where to go. All we have to do is pick the candidates and put the envelope back in the mailbox. I am inspired to see new names —

especially names of current Three Village parents — on the ballot. At a time when distance learning has become the new norm, I really am grateful to see parents who are willing to run. Shaorui Li and David McKinnon understand school in your pajamas and trying to navigate Google classrooms without instructions. These

parents are helping kids adjust to the social changes of playdates over Zoom or Skype calls with grandparents. They see firsthand the challenges facing school-aged kids and will have a fresh perspective for our school board vote coming up June 9. Valerie Briston Stony Brook

Editor’s note: Last week we received numerous letters to the editor regarding the Three Village school district board of education candidates. Due to lack of space, we were unable to publish all of them on last week’s letters page or on this week’s. The remaining letters have been included on this Perspectives page. Visit www.tbrnewsmedia.com and view the article “Six Vie for Three Seats on 3 Village Board of Education” for profiles on each of the candidates. All voting will done via mail-in ballots and must be received at the North Country Administration building by 5 p.m. on June 9.

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Every day, as we watch the upheaval across the nation with protesters battling systemic injustice, it can all feel like society itself is embroiled in violence from Times Square in New York City all the way to the front lawn of the White House. But here on Long Island, we have seen relative civility. We were happy to see the peaceful relationship between the Suffolk County cops on hand and the protesters in Port Jefferson Station June 1. We hope that peace continues into the future, but it also reminds us not to lose focus at the local level, as events could soon have massive impacts on local schools and could drastically impact the ability of residents to afford Long Island. School districts will be tallying up budget and board of election votes June 9. This year, all residents will be required to send in absentee ballots, and their votes will likely count more than ever before. This year’s school budget votes will set a precedent. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, voters will be required to complete a mail-in ballot and return to their school district’s official address by 5 p.m. June 9. Board of education and budget votes usually result in low voter turnout, but this year with everyone receiving a ballot in the mail and being able to cast their vote whenever they find the time, there could potentially be a landmark change in how many people vote. The number of voters this year is something we’ll be interested in seeing. We and letter writers have expressed before on this page that voting for board of education members and on school district budgets are important in and of themselves as the cost of running schools accounts for a significant amount on local tax bills. Our board of ed members are the people who make the decisions that not only affect students’ learning but also how they are protected as the pandemic leaves deep scars in the fabric of society. It seems like schools are constantly dealing with more and more issues. And now our BOE members will need to figure out how to best protect children and those who work with them from an invisible enemy, a virus that anyone can have and spread without even showing symptoms. There will be tough decisions to be made this summer as to what our schools will look like this fall. Will there be a need for fewer children in each classroom leading to more teachers needing to be hired? Will there be more remote learning, and how can this virtual approach to teaching be refined? Look at your school district to see how they are managing the economic impact. We have seen a myriad of interesting initiatives to lower the annual tax rate increase, but all residents have to understand that New York State may drastically impact district finances in the coming months with potentially drastic cuts to state aid. What may seem like a small deed that can just be ignored is actually an important responsibility. Make sure you have received your absentee ballot for school elections — and stay home and vote.

Throughout the current crisis, we have all joined together to win the war that is currently facing our state and our nation. As Long Islanders, we have displayed our collective strength for the world to see over the past few months and it should be a great source of pride for all in our community. But this unprecedented situation has also provided us with a clear lesson that, while we were able to persevere due to the spirit of our essential workers, many of the brave men and women on the front lines of this fight were without the tools they needed because our state was unable to provide for itself. This was without a doubt no one’s

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fault and now is not a time to assign blame. Rather this is an opportunity to take the steps needed to ensure our state and our region reexamines how we can become more self-sufficient and how we can get back to putting Long Island First. That is only achievable if we commit to a renewed sense of Common Sense Government that makes the investments in our residents that will deliver a better, more productive future for all of us. That includes smart growth in our manufacturing and major improvements in our infrastructure so that we — as a region —are self-sufficient in times of need. These will lead to job growth for

A Story of Two Knees George Floyd was murdered by a police officer who placed his knee on the neck of the handcuffed man in Minneapolis. Floyd was pleading “I can’t breathe” and at this time only one of the four police officers involved has been charged. It has drawn comparisons to the death of Eric Garner who was killed on Staten Island in 2014 after he was placed in a choke hold by police while he was also pleading for his life. It’s been almost four years since San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick began protesting police brutality. All those indignant about

Kaepernick taking a knee on the football field should be as outraged by the white Minneapolis police officer placing his knee on the neck of Floyd. In his protesting, Kaepernick was attempting to focus on the flaws in America, namely that of police brutality to people of color and why distrust of the police exists. Unfortunately, Kaepernick’s kneel has been so grossly misinterpreted that his reasons for doing this were clouded in the term we often heard, which is his being unpatriotic and he must be punished. The images are a painful reminder of the inequality in our country. On May

our workers, who have displayed how they are ready to grow. While nothing could fully prepare us all for the COVID-19 crisis, it is critical that we take steps now to ensure we are in the future. I invite everyone in our community to visit my website at www.mariomattera2020. com for more information on my Common Sense Government agenda. Working together, we are getting through this and, working together, we will bring a brighter future to our region to put Long Island First. Mario Mattera Republican Candidate for 2nd Senate District

26 Bernice King, daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. tweeted the following, “If you’re unbothered or mildly bothered by the 1st knee, but outraged by the 2nd, then, in my father’s words, you’re ‘more devoted to order than justice.’ And more passionate about an anthem that supposedly symbolizes freedom than you are about a Black man’s freedom to live.” The George Floyds, the Ahmaud Arberys and countless others deserve better. We should all be kneeling alongside Kaepernick. Which knee do you defend? Myrna Gordon Port Jefferson

3V Budget Proposal Missing Important Information I was very surprised when I received my absentee ballot in the mail from the Three Village school district to find that the budget proposal question didn’t include an actual dollar amount. I checked with two other school districts in the area and both districts included a dollar figure in their budget proposition language. I did subsequently find what the budget

will be for next year, should it be approved, by searching the district’s website and learning that it is $218,840,108, a nearly $4 million increase from the previous year. There are three newcomers running for the school board this year seeking to challenge three longtime incumbents. At a recent video forum for the school board candidates, hosted by the local civic association and the chamber of commerce,

the issue of transparency and independence was a common theme raised by the candidates. It’s clear to me that transparency starts with including the actual dollar amount of the budget so that residents can make an informed decision — something that the ballot did not provide this year. George Hoffman Setauket

Voting Is Not Just a Right but a Responsibility The Three Village Central School District budget vote takes place June 9 this year. Due to COVID-19 all voting will be done by absentee mail-in ballot. The district has already mailed ballots to each of its 34,025 registered voters, along with a postage-paid return envelope. In a democracy, it is not just your right to vote

— it is your responsibility. This year, voters have no excuse to shirk that responsibility. Budget information is available on the district’s website www.threevillagecsd. org. A Meet the Candidates Zoom event on May 28, jointly sponsored by the Three Village Chamber of Commerce and the Three Village Civic Association, was

recorded and is available to view on www. threevillagecivics.org. Please, Three Village voters, take the time to do some research and make an informed choice this year. Democracy requires the participation of an informed electorate. Donna Newman Stony Brook

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tepping outside of our homes presents risks. We could have a car accident on the way to work or a branch could fall on us, among myriad other potential dangers. These days, the risks of leaving our homes have escalated. We could catch the dreaded coronavirus anywhere if we stand closer than six feet to anyone. Nowadays, interactions that we engaged in all of our lives with friends D. None and family, such as shaking hands or of the above hugging, increase BY DANIEL DUNAIEF the risk of picking up the invisible enemy, bringing it to our home sanctuaries and infecting our partners, children, and parents.

We have learned to manage the risks we’ve now heard about for months by staying as far away from other people as we can and by wearing masks. And yet, for some Americans, the risks of stepping outside of homes where we were hopefully safe most of the time, was clearly higher than it was for other Americans. Indeed, the risks of dying from coronavirus differed by race. The age-adjusted death rate in Suffolk County for whites was 49.5 per 100,000 people, according to statistics from the Department of Health. For Hispanics on Long Island, that number is 108.7, which is more than twice the rate per 100,000 people. For blacks, the number is an astronomical 170.1 deaths per 100,000 people in the county, which is well over three times the rate for whites. Those statistics generally track the disproportionate toll the virus has had on communities of color. Now, layer on top of that the death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd. Seemingly

at the worst possible time for our country, as businesses are just starting to reopen and as standing within 6 feet of each other increases the chance of our catching a virus that has claimed over 100,000 American lives, people are going outside in huge numbers across the country to express their outrage over Floyd’s killing at the seemingly indifferent hands of a white police officer who faces third-degree murder charges. Those African-Americans who gather, at the risk of contracting an infection that has already wreaked havoc in their communities, are expressing anger and frustration at a justice system that appears anything but just. The news coverage of the protests has often focused on the most explosive and terrifying events, where looting and setting fire to police cars and engaging in random acts of violence have occurred. Those shocking actions are inexcusable manifestations of those frustrations, turning justifiable disappointment into illegal acts. These moments also threaten to overshadow the message from so many others

who would like to see constructive changes. Many peaceful protestors, however, might have the same approach to the risks of joining others to protest Floyd’s murder that President Donald Trump (R) did to the notion of taking hydroxychloroquine, which may or may not reduce the health effects and dangers of COVID-19. What, they might wonder, do they have to lose at this point? The answer is not so simple, particularly as the risk of getting arrested, hit with a rubber bullet or vomiting from inhaling tear gas increases. The dangers in stepping outside into a world ﬁlled with a virus that infects our bodies and cultural viruses that threaten the soul of the country are especially high in a year with overtones from the civil unrest of the 1960’s. Peaceful protestors can and should demand and expect the kind of changes that will allow them and their children to step outside to a country where the risks from being out of their homes shouldn’t depend on the color of their skin.

The Year is 2020. Can We See Our Failings More Clearly?

his year will be remembered in much the same way as 2001, 1968 and even 1941 are remembered. And the year is not even half over yet. Those were years when we were embroiled in conﬂict; we the people of the United States of America. In 1968, we experienced internal strife, with protesters taking to the streets against the Vietnam War and racism in society. The other two historic years, the strife came from outside the country. This year we have both. Between It required you and me protests in 140 BY LEAH S. DUNAIEF cities across the nation, triggered by the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, to push aside the daily counts of illness and death from COVID-19 at the top of the news. And

like 1968, this is a year of national elections, so throw in a heavy dose of politics into a climate of extreme political partisanship. Peaceful demonstrations catalyzed by grief and anger at the video proof of police officers killing George Floyd, a black man in their custody, have morphed in many instances into chaotic and often deadly attacks on police as they try to control rioting, vandalism, fires and looting in the cities. Protesters have sometimes tried to stop looters, adding to the wrestling for control of the streets. And all of that is happening as more than 100,000 Americans have died and close to two million have been sickened, victims of the coronavirus. The possibility of a spike in the pandemic from the gathering of crowds pouring out of their sheltering-in-place homes in protest is another concern for health officials. The situation is certainly not helped by the more than 40 million people now unemployed. Disease, economic challenges and social unrest are combining to inflame our country. Where do we go from here? For our health problem, the answers are simpler. As our lives become more liberated by the phased openings, we must still maintain

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caution during our comings and goings. We need to wear masks when interacting with others, even one other. We must practice social distancing of at least 6 feet of separation when we are with others who are new to our antiviral sheltering circle. We can get tested more easily now should symptoms prompt such action. We should continue to diligently wash our hands, especially after touching any common surfaces, like doorknobs or railings. And extra resources must be given to areas with extra caseloads. The racism problem is not so straightforward. It has been embedded in our country since before its founding, and it will take much more than words to alleviate. We need to work together across communities to root out discrimination and inequalities in health care, educational access, employment opportunities and policing. That starts with the birth of each baby in a safe and professional environment, and follows that child through pre-school right up through full schooling with competent teachers, administrators and resources, jobs that can pay at least a living wage and housing in a safe and pleasant neighborhood. Is it possible for societies to do all that?

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Many systems have been tried to help level the playing field. None of them has worked so far. While all people might have equal rights, not all people have equal abilities or equal good luck. Some will always be better off than others. Democracy offers vital freedoms and choices. But the will of the majority must always be accompanied by protection for the rights of minorities. Good governments can do that. Capitalism offers rewards for enterprise. But good government must control its excesses. Presumably we can all agree on these principles. But how do we end bigotry? Racism is bigotry based on differences of skin color. Anti-Semitism is based on differences of religion, as is anti-Catholicism and anti-Muslimism and countless other theological beliefs. People kill each other over such defining differences. At different times in human history, such bigotry seems to lessen. People intermarry, live together in diverse communities, even vote each other into office. But bigotry doesn’t disappear. It merely slumbers, like a pandemic gone underground. If we are to survive as a species, we must first unite.

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