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As Long Island inches toward the fourth and final phase of reopening from the coronavirus shutdown
in July, normalcy remains elusive, but calls for compassion to alleviate the crisis abound.
Speaking to the importance of benevolence in widespread times of need on this month's cover is
Hamptons and Manhattan philanthropist Jean Shafiroff, who has written the book on charitable
giving and volunteerism.
In Press Business, local biz whiz Claude Solnik unmasks the many unusual steps companies
across Nassau and Suffolk counties must take to get back to work. And he brings us an insightful
conversation with Eric Gertler, the New York State Empire State Development CEO who chairs the
Long Island Control Room tasked with overseeing the region’s reopening.
In Press Health, wellness guru Michelle Gabrielle Centamore reports pro tips on how to lose the COVID “15”
that so many have packed on after three months of isolation and comfort food. And opioid crisis
expert Eden Laikin reveals how local substance abuse prevention agencies are getting creative
with their Zoom meetings.
In Family & Education, our partners at New York Family offer sage advice on how parents can
talk to their children about racism amid ongoing unrest following the death of George Floyd in
Minneapolis that sparked nationwide anti-police brutality protests.
In Press Buzz, our reporters cover the best places to ride those new bicycles many people bought
to stay fit during the quarantine, a roundup of East End restaurants to hit up this summer, and much more.
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Volume 199, No. 7 July 2020
Sincerely,
Joanna Austin
Publisher, Long Island Press
8 THIS MONTH
A roundup of the latest local news headlines.
And meet the woman helping to lead
Suffolk County’s coronavirus recovery
efforts.
12 COVER STORY
Jean Shafiroff, a philanthropist from the
Hamptons and Manhattan, shares why it’s
more important than ever to donate or volunteer.
Cover photo by Michael Paniccia.
14 GUEST COLUMNISTS
Investigative journalist Karl Grossman on
how the federal government should replicate
the Great Depression-era New Deal
to help get unemployed Americans back
to work and tackle the health crisis. And
Fair Media Council Executive Director
Jaci Clement on how to tell the difference
between real news and fake sources.
17 BUSINESS
How local businesses are adapting to the
new post-pandemic normal, on the water
with LI’s last boat builder, Steiger Craft,
and a spotlight on the Interfaith Nutrition
Network’s efforts to fight food insecurity.
29 HEALTH
Pro tips for losing the COVID “15,” drug
rehabs up their Zoom meeting game to
prevent relapses, and our special section
on how to stay fit and fabulous in the summer
of social distancing.
39 FAMILY & EDUCATION
Parental advice for talking to kids about
racism, dog-walking etiquette for all the
new pet owners, and where to find educational
summer fun.
47 PRESS HOME
How to reorganize for living in small
spaces, the former King of England’s Locust
Valley mansion is on the market, and
the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island
gets absorbed.
55 BUZZ
Seven scenic bike paths to ride this summer,
our Main Dish food and drink section,
more special Do This! event listings for
the era of social distancing, and recalling
Clara Driscoll, the woman who paved the
way for Tiffany's brilliant lamps.
Happy Independence Day!
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