SPRING CREEK SUN

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Vol. 48, No.18 Serving The Spring Creek Community Since 1974 September 4, 2020

LaborDay

See the Centerfold for a List of Back to School Supply Tips

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FAQs Around Spring Creek Towers

Q: What youth programs can I register my child in this fall?
A: Starting this fall, Spring Creek Towers’ residents and any children
attending Abe Stark Primary School 346, Frederick Douglas Academy
VIII, and Gateway Intermediate School 364 can register for the
following programs:
Spring Creek Youth Symphony Online: No prior music knowledge
necessary and program cost is $225.00 per participants (Current SCYS
members receive a special rate). Online lessons begin October 1st.
Spring Creek After School Program: Available to students in PS 346 for
hybrid lessons, and for grades Kindergarten to 5th grade. Program cost
is $175.00 per participant. Online lessons begin September 21st.
Starrett Judo Club Online: The program is open to SCT residents and
onsite school members. Program cost is $300 for SCT residents and
$350 for Non SCT residents. (Current Judo members receive a special
rate). Virtual lessons begin September 9th.
Spring Creek Teen Central: Is a free hybrid program for teens ages 12-
18 either living in Spring Creek Towers or students from onsite
schools. Online sessions begin September 21st are going on now for
registered members. When in-person sessions begin, parents must
sign a daily waiver.
Online registration forms are available for each of these programs.
Please see the Spring Creek Sun’s website for direct links to registration
forms and further program information. If you have any questions
please email: ERobinson@springcreektowers.com

S pring Creek Towers’ residents, do you have an

upcoming special birthday, anniversary, engage-
ment, wedding, birth, special occasion or a death
announcement that you would like to let the community
know about?
The Spring Creek Sun will be running these announce-
ments in the paper. For more information call Pamela

Index
Stern at 718-240-4554 or email pstern@springcreek
towers.com
Membership is open to
Spring Creek Towers residents ages 12-18

Sun
TC’s Hybrid Fun:
Daily Debates, PS4 Gaming, Teen Talk Live/Pod Cast,
Trivia, Family Feud, 360 Tours,
Anime Club, Girls Who Code, Fitness & more…

Page 11 Budgeting Tips

Centerspread Back to School Tips Online Registration Requirements:

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Proof of SCT Residency, Medical form, Birth Certificate, & a Recent Photo

Virtual Fun
Sign up via Online application link
https://forms.gle/X6bWnKDpHT5rVCpD6

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or Scan Here:

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Salad
For inquiries contact:Teencentral@springcreektowers.com
September 4, 2020 SPRING CREEK SUN Page 3

Spring Creek Towers’ 2020 Scholarship Program Winners

BY PAMELA STERN

This year’s high school seniors had a very different experience in the last
four months of the school term. Schools closed and remote learning
became the norm because of the pandemic. The senior year activities were
cancelled. Although some high schools held virtual proms and virtual
graduations online, it just wasn’t the same.
However, a constant for many seniors and their families were decisions
about choosing the college that best fit their aspirations and, of course,
tuition. Such decisions may be overwhelming especially when there are
financial concerns.
The Spring Creek Towers (SCT) Scholarship Program has been awarding
high school seniors scholarships annually since 1986 to ease some of the
financial burden for SCT high school seniors and their families. Over 1.2
million dollars has been awarded since the inception of the program. This
year seven high school seniors were awarded scholarships.
SCT Scholarship eligibility requirements include; high school
transcripts, SAT scores, a written essay, letters of recommendation,
documentation of community service, and a personal interview with the
selection committee.
If you would like more information about the Spring Creek Towers
Scholarship Program, please email: sctscholarship@springcreek
towers.com
Congratulations to all of the 2020 Spring Creek Towers Scholarship
recipients!
Photos courtesy of: SCT Scholarship recipients

Janee Bovell Aymiah Jameison Angel Medina Kayla Small

High School: Urban Assembly Gateway
School for Technology
Will Attend: Virginia Polytechnic
Institute & University
Major: Computer Engineering
High School: Midwood High School High School: Academy for Young Writers High School: Millennium Brooklyn High
Will Attend: University of Bridgeport Will Attend: Franciscan University of School
Major: Pediatric Nursing Steubenville Will Attend: SUNY Oneonta
Major: Philosophy and Theology Major: Meteorology

Tyra Small Alyssa Wellington Talila Williams

High School: Ridgefield High School High School: Talent Unlimited High High School: Kingsborough Early College
Will Attend: Howard University School Secondary School
Major: Nursing Will Attend: Howard University Will Attend: University of Buffalo
Major: Nursing Major: Nursing
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• Did you know that we offer ClickPay, an online
payment method, for you to make your rent
payments?
• Check out ClickPay by going to
www.clickpay.com/SpringCreek. It is FREE if you pay
from your checking account (ACH). Fees apply if you
use your credit or debit card.
• Click register and then create your online profile
• Connect your unit by using the account number
found on your monthly statement
• Set up Automatic Payments or click Pay Now to make
one-time payments
• Questions or help please call ClickPay at 800-533-
7901 or www.ClickPay.com/Help
• If you do not have a checking account you may make
a payment via MoneyGram.
• The nearest MoneyGram location to SCT is City Fresh
Market. You can check out other locations by going
to:
https://www.moneygram.com/mgo/us/en/locations
• To make a MoneyGram payment you will need to
present the following:
• Acct # from your monthly statement
• Receive Code 16459
• Company Name: BSC Owner LLC
• You will be charged a $3.95 payment fee

2020-2021
SCCC After School
Fall Online Registration

Scan Here to Register:

SCCC After School offers your child a

variety of hybrid activities:
Homework Help
Arts & Crafts
Online Chess Club/ Science is Real
Sports & Fitness
Virtual Educational Games
Roblox
Young Entrepreneurs
Virtual Inventors

PS 346 STUDENTS—GRADES K-5 When we all respond,

PROGRAM HOURS: Monday—Friday 3pm-6pm
Program Cost: $175.00
NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF $50.00 TO START
MONEY ORDERS ONLY MADE PAYABLE TO: SCCC, Inc.
we all benefit.
CLICK HERE to Register When everyone is counted in the 2020 Census,
If you are interested in having your child participate in the 2020/21 our communities get the funding they need for
SCCC After School Program things like health care, education, emergency
services, and more.
Contact Mr. Jeremy Williams
@ (718) 593-0590

Email: Rray@springcreektowers.com For more information, visit:

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 PS 346’s Virtual Graduation
September 4, 2020 SPRING CREEK SUN Page 5

BY: PAMELA STERN

On June 25th Abe Stark Primary School 346’s (PS 346) fifth grade graduation
was held virtually on Zoom. Families were anxious to celebrate the amazing
accomplishments of these 5th graders.
Principal Kevin Caifa addressed the 5th graders with an inspiring speech and
wished them well as they moved from elementary school to middle school. The
assembly of the students on Zoom started with the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag. All of the speeches were filmed prior to the virtual graduation. Teachers and
faculty presented their own messages to the students through photographs of
them holding up signs to the graduates.
Assistant Principals, Ms. Andreanna Balkaran and Dr. Vafiadi addressed the
5th graders and expressed how thrilled they were with this class of 5th graders,
and how well they handled the remote learning.
Alyssa Jackson, Vice President of PS 346’s Class of 2020 spoke to her class
and inspired them to look forward to middle school.
There was a slide show presentation of messages
from their teachers, photos from throughout the
school year and screenshots of the online classes.
Congratulations to PS 346’s Class of 2020.

Screenshots by: Pamela Stern

Principal
Kevin Caifa

Assistant Principal
Dr. Vafiadi
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THURSDAY 9 am - 12 pm Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
FRIDAY 9 am - 12 pm
* Appointments for Recertification/Billing/Garages can
COLLECTIONS be made at www.springcreektowers.com
or call 718-240-4682
MONDAY 9 am - 1 pm 2 pm - 4 pm
TUESDAY 9 am - 1 pm 2 pm - 4 pm PUBLIC SAFETY–718-642-7550
WEDNESDAY 11 am - 1 pm 2 pm - 7 pm
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If you have concerns that cannot be addressed by
FRIDAY 9 am - 12 pm
your onsite manager, please contact:
CGI Contact Center
LOCKSMITH
866-641-7901 (toll free)
MONDAY - FRIDAY 4 pm - 4:30 pm 800-662-1220 (TTY Service)
155 Elmira Loop info@pbcany.com
Spring Creek ID required
If you have cable service, the Lobby Channel
[building security camera] is now 591

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY New Ramp At The A Garage

S pring Creek Towers Office of Public Affairs and Community
Relations is constantly updating its list of residents who require
special attention in emergency situations.

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If you have any life suppor t equipment in your apar tment that
might be affected by a temporary loss of electrical power in your
building, put your name on the emergency list. Contact the Office
of Public Affairs and Community Relations at 718-240-4530.

PRING CREEK SUN

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PAMELA STERN AMANDA MOSES ALEX SMITH, JR DEVORAH L. FONG

Editor-in-Chief Copy Editor/Reporter Graphic Publisher
Designer

n DEADLINES: All material for publication must be
submitted no later than Friday, 3 p.m. the week prior to
publication, except with prior consent of the editor. All
items must be doubled spaced and the name and
telephone number of the writer must be included.
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including all copy advertising and artwork is the property
of the SPRING CREEK SUN and may not be
reproduced, in whole or part, without written permission
of the publisher. The SPRING CREEK SUN is not
responsible for any unsolicited items and cannot
guarantee the return of any photographs or
manuscripts.
The views expressed in columns, articles, letters
to the editor and op-ed pieces do not necessarily
reflect the newspaper’s point of view.
We reserve the right to edit, or omit any advertising Attention Spring Creek Towers Residents:
and/or subject matter without reason. All material
published is subject to publisher’s approval. This ramp was installed outside of the A Garage in the middle of
The use of the Spring Creek Towers (Starrett City) November to aid residents in accessing the stockroom.
name, which may appear from time to time in our
Photo Amanda Moses
newspaper ads, does not constitute an endorsement of
the merchant, or his or her product.
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Spring Creek Towers Activities
Community Organizations
Starrett City Tenants
Association
The next SCTA meeting is to be
determined. If you are a SCT
Spring Creek Senior Par tners News
Although the Spring Creek Senior Partners office is currently
Teen Central closed for the safety of the staff and residents because of the
Coronavirus (COVID-19), seniors are encouraged to call 718-348-
Open to Spring Creek Towers
residents only, ages 12 to 18, 7620 if they have any concerns, or problems the staff is able to
assist you.
Monday through Friday from 3 pm
Spring Creek Senior Partners will be having three virtual

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to 9 p.m. in the lower level of the

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workshops online which you may take part in via the ZOOM

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Brooklyn Sports Club. No member-

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ship fees. For more information

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message with your name and iPad, tablet or computer (This is necessary for participation in the

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phone number at 718-642-3892. contact Ms. Mosley at 718-642- workshop.)

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Islamic Circle

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There Is Strength.” which will also run on Wednesdays from 11am to 12 noon, and

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Health & Nutrition, which will take place on Fridays from 3pm to

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AA and NA gram is held weekly at Spring Creek

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4pm. These workshops allow the participants to watch the

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Towers and Canarsie Islamic Cen-

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St. Laurence Roman Catholic workshops from their electronic devices in the comfort of their

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ter on weekends. Call Syed Ahmad

organ her
Church, Flatlands and Van Siclen
Avenues, host Alcoholics and Nar-
cotics Anonymous meetings. The
home. For more information about these workshops call 718-348-
347-529-1662 for more information
7620.
and free literature on the Islamic
religion.

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Alcoholics Anonymous meetings
are Fridays at 8 pm and Narcotics Boxing Club

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Anonymous meetings are on

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The Starrett Boxing Club is open to

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males and females, 8 and up. Ses-

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Spring Creek Youth Federation
Located at 1430 Freeport Loop, Apt.
1A, the office hours are Monday,
Wednesday, & Friday from 6 - 8:30
pm and on Saturday 10 am to 1 pm
For information, call 718-642-
1663.
Starrett City-Spring Creek Lions
Club, Inc.
This volunteer community based
organization meets the 1st and 3rd
Tuesdays of the month @ 7 pm,
Brooklyn Sports Club (1540 Van
Siclen Avenue, Lower Level). If you
are community minded, willing to
help others – join us, feel free to
visit our meetings. For more
information contact Evetter Pilgrim
at 718-642-1820
8am-9pm; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2
pm; closed Sunday. The Boxing
Club is now located in the
Brooklyn Sports Club. For more
information, ask reception for the
boxing club or contact 347-661-
6911, 917-686-1670, or 917-723-
0544.
Sisters with Purpose
Join the conversation. A support/
ministry group created by women
living in Spring Creek Towers. Non-
judgmental and non-demonina-
tional based. Meets every Thurs-
day evening @ 7 p.m. For more
information: Susie Williams 646-
460-4101.

Free Online Tech Support

Spring Creek Towers Community Center
&

FOOD PANTRY Online Support can be offered in the Following Areas

Brooklyn Sports Club
1540 Van Siclen Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11239
- ZOOM PLATFORM
- GOOGLE MEETS
To be distributed OUTSIDE the Community Center - MICROSOFT TEAM
Lower Level on the following dates & times:
FRESH - GOOGLE SUITE
Sept. 5th 9AM -10AM - GOOGLE CLASSROOM
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Sept. 12th 9AM -10AM - TECHNICAL ISSUES
Sept. 19th 9AM -10AM - EMAIL
Sept. 26th 9AM -10AM - MICROSOFT WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT
ALL ITEMS DISTRIBUTED MUST BE USED BY - OTHERS AS NEEDED
CLIENTS AND NOT TO BE SOLD!

DUE TO THE CURRENT GUIDELINES ISSUED BY

THE CDC AND LOCAL HEALTH OFFICIALS OUR
PANTRY OPERATION WILL CHANGE. WE WILL
DISTRIBUTE PRE-PACKED PANTRY BAGS.

UPON ARRIVAL PUBLIC SAFETY WILL GIVE

EACH PARTICIPANT A TICKET NUMBER. ONCE
YOUR TICKET NUMBER IS CALLED YOU WILL BE
CANNED HANDED YOUR PANTRY BAG.
Online support will be available using the Zoom Platform
G Please be advised there is no entry into the facility. For Mondays – 10a – 3:30pm , Tuesday – Friday – 1:30pm – 7pm
more info & special inquiries:
Please register for a 30 minute time slot
www.sisterswithpurpose.net
by using the link or QR Code below:

https://forms.gle/YP3Kexnp1escXDrQ6 -
@sisterswithpurposeinc

@sisterswithpurposeinc

@siswithpurpose For additional Info please reach out to Jatava Sevorwell

DRY GOODS
718.348.7763 or jatava@igotitotoo.org
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Scholarship Opportunities

Education Matters
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3. Set Up a Homework Station. A dedicated space to store supplies and

paperwork is key to staying organized. Let kids take pride in this space
so they want to spend time studying there by having them create their
own accessories and decorating them to their liking. Duck Tape provides
an easy, inexpensive way to add flair to school gear. Cover notebooks
and folders in a favorite Duck Tape design, customize desk organizers
and décor with cool on-trend colors, or craft one-of-a-kind creations, like
pencil pouches and tablet covers. Available in more than 250 colors,
designs and licenses, there’s a roll to suit any kid’s style.
4. Stick to the Schedule. Once the hustle and bustle of the school year
kicks into high gear, it’s important that students, parents and teachers
stay on track. Find a unique way to display activities, homework or
personal messages to your kids like a “quote of the day.” You can use
colored tape and chalkboard tape to outline a fun activity chart on a dry
erase board or chalkboard easel. In addition to to-do lists and homework
assignments, make sure to include outdoor time for recess and
opportunities for arts and crafts. At the end of each day, sit together to
check off everything that’s been completed and help your kids update
the schedule for the next day – this way they stay engaged and excited
for what’s to come.
5. Label Supplies. Kids are forgetful and it’s easy for supplies to become
misplaced or swapped with other children. To ease your mind about
your child sharing pencils or accidentally grabbing the wrong backpack,
have a night where you sit down and label supplies with colorful Duck
Tape. Your child can select favorite colors and customize folders for each
subject. If learning from home, this is also great way to prevent “he stole
my pencil” arguments amongst siblings.
For more back-to-school craft projects and DIY inspiration, visit
duckbrand.com.
Simple preparations can help your family adjust to a new schedule
and new school year.
Education Prepping for a Successful
School Year
(StatePoint) Whether heading back to the classroom or back to a
digital device this fall, it is important to be prepared. Get your children
set up for academic success with the following resources and gear:
• Comfortable workstation: A few considerations will improve ergono-
mics and comfort, for better focus when working at home. Consider a
height-adjustable table or desk as well as an adjustable chair in order
to accommodate your growing child’s needs. If possible, select an area
for your child to work that gets plenty of natural light. A good desk lamp
is also essential.
• Math tools: Did you know that there are free math resources available
online that can help to alleviate the challenges posed by remote-
learning? Check out Casio’s learning site, available at CasioEducation
.com/remote-learning, which provides math activities, YouTube videos,
an online calculator and downloadable resources. The brand also offers
a variety of models of scientific and graphing calculators, providing
students of all levels with the features they’ll need to make the grade.
• Headphones: With so many distractions that can derail a student’s
attention, a good set of noise-canceling headphones can make all the
difference.
• Music instruction: Give kids the tools they need to play music
wherever and whenever they’d like. With the ultra-compact LK-S250
keyboard, novices can easily learn to play favorite songs using the
instrument’s Key Lighting system and library of built-in songs. By
connecting to the free Chordana Play app, they can take lessons further
by mastering favorite tunes from downloaded MIDI files. The class-
compliant USB port connects to any Mac, PC, iOS or Android device
with no drivers needed.
• Functional fashion: The best accessories also serve a purpose. Look

Altice will provide free home internet access for 60 days for any
household with a K-12 child and/or college student who has been
displaced. Families who do not currently have home internet can call
for a watch that has a range of features that help students stay on task.
Check out the Pro Trek line of watches. Its different alarm settings can
be used to keep a schedule.
Be sure kids are equipped for a successful school year, no matter
where or how their learning takes place.

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Fill Out your 2020 Census!

Dear Neighbors and friends,

Hope everyone is staying safe and vigilant. Due to all the extreme changes we are experiencing
because of COVID 19 and the city shutting down, the Starrett City Tenant Association Executive
Bd. has found it necessary to extend membership and officer positions from June 20, 2020
through September 20, 2020. This will afford the SCTA the opportunity to complete the election
process and close out our fiscal year. Since this is the first time a disaster of such magnitude has
occurred in our lifetime, we will also take the opportunity to adjust our bylaws accordingly.

Please be on the lookout for updates to the process.

Thank you for your continued support, participation, understanding and patience

On August 22nd, members of the United States Census Bureau

IN UNITY IS STRENGTH

held a small informational kiosk outside of 1390 Pennsylvania

Avenue (adjacent to the shopping center’s parking lot) from 10 am
to 1pm to help residents fill out their census. Residents were
provided with information on the Census’ importance.
Respectfully,
Approximately 20 people completed their census on the spot.
Rebecca Caraballo If you have not filled out the census visit 2020Census.gov to
Interim President complete it today!
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talk about affordable and to broken bristles that will
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gets, diets - to our beauty regi-
mens. We are all guilty of wanting
the most luxe and notable
cosmetics to put on our faces. But
in this economy, splurging on
makeup isn’t a practical option.
Yet these affordable luxuries
can be an excellent way to prac-
tice self-care when we need a little
extra positivity in our lives. In
fact, studies show that in chal-
lenging times women tend to treat
themselves to personal care items
as a way to feel better. As we look
ahead to what the summer
season has in store for us, there’s
no question that it’s going to look
different than years past - but
“different” doesn’t mean you can’t
buy the makeup that you love.
once is not a great idea in
the summer, especially if you’re
going to wear a mask. It can
result in breakouts and clogged
pores,” says dermatologist Dr.
Henry. “It’s important to look for
multi-benefit beauty products
that help keep skin healthy and
simplify your regimen; products
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vitamins and antioxidants are
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One high-quality drugstore
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It’s makeup backed by the science
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For example, here are some
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Save money by finding specially
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makeup has the same ingredients
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Often, a perfect makeup job is
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can even help you use less
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Once you find the drug chains
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You can often rack up points
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BY AMY ANDERSON
August is an imposing thing. Down where I live, the heat is so fully
embodied that it’s something you have walk through rather than merely
feel. It is its own entity with a trickster personality that encourages poor
choices and snap judgments, a dealer of bad moods and a constant source
of aggravation—and I have air conditioning! But I’m not alone in feeling this
way. Study after study shows that hot weather can have a powerful effect
on a person, and not a positive one. Here are four films where heat had a
cameo, if not a headline role.
“12 Angry Men” (1957) A classic by director Sidney Lumet, “12 Angry
Men” centers around the jurors in a murder trial where a young man is
accused of murdering his father with a knife. The jurors are hung by one
man, Juror No. 8 (Henry Fonda), who forces the others, over the course of
the hottest day of the year cramped in a stuffy juror’s room, to debate and
review not only the evidence of the case, but also their own prejudices and
motivations.
“Body Heat” (1981) Sexy and sultry as the sweltering heat of South
Florida, Kathleen Turner makes her feature debut as Matty, a young wife
to a much older, absentee husband. She finds an ardent and adoring lover
in bumbling lawyer Ned (William Hurt), who’d truly do anything for her —
even unburden her of her husband. In true noir fashion, the pair enact a
plot to do just that, but you should never trust a dame. This is one hot and
steamy thriller!
“Do the Right Thing” (1989) A Brooklyn neighborhood finds racial
tensions simmering on the hottest day of the year, and there are plenty of
spoons to stir the pot of trouble that’s ready to boil over. Mookie (Spike Lee)
works at a local pizza shop owned by Sal (Danny Aiello). When two
neighborhood residents demand Sal add Black celebrities to his Italian-
American Wall of Fame and he refuses, the protest turns violent. The story
is as relevant today as it was when it hit theaters.

“Falling Down” (1993) Michael Douglas plays William Foster, laid off from
his defense-industry job, who is on the way to his ex-wife’s house for his
daughter’s birthday when his car’s AC stops working and he gets caught in
endless LA gridlock. In that moment, he goes buck nuts crazy, leaves that
junker on the side of the road and tears across the LA landscape with a
fierce thirst for vengeance on purveyors of little injustices, like the fast food
restaurant that won’t serve you breakfast if you’re even a minute too late.
He’s pursued by a detective (Robert Duval) on his last day before
retirement.

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oney Matters
1. Can you get life insurance
during the pandemic? Most

Five Common
healthy people can still purchase
coverage but there may be a

Questions About
different process, as insurance
companies are making changes to

Life Insurance
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ways. It has even led some people to
start reconsidering the importance
of life insurance to protect loved
ones who would be left behind
should something happen.
“If you’re researching life in-
surance for the first time, don’t be
surprised if you find it intimidating
and confusing. Life insurance can
be complex, and everyone’s needs
are different — there is no one-size-
fits-all,” says Louis Colaizzo, senior
vice president of Erie Family Life.
“The best advice is to talk with your
insurance agent who can walk you
through how the various coverages
work and help you determine the
type and amount that’s right for
you and your family.”
In the meantime, here are an-
swers to five of the most common
questions people have about life
insurance from Erie Insurance:
provide quotes while maintaining
social distancing. Others may offer
insurance that doesn’t require a
medical exam.
2. Why is life insurance im-
portant? Maybe you just got
married, had your first child,
bought a house or are thinking
about putting a child through
college. Whatever major life change
is happening, that’s usually when
people think about life insurance.
Life insurance can provide peace of
mind and ensure your loved ones
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expenses, but also pay off debts,
such as credit cards and even a
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3. How much does life insurance advantages when it is part of an “Now that you have some basic
cost? The cost will vary based on overall financial plan. information under your belt, a next
the type and amount you purchase, 5. What’s the difference between step is to have a deeper discussion
but it is often much more affordable term and whole life insurance? with your insurance agent to find
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$15 per month. For example, some people may buy comes to life insurance, the only
4. Is it taxable? Most of the time a term life insurance policy so it’s in wrong choice is doing nothing at
the death benefit from a life in- effect just long enough to pay off a all.”
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BY AMANDA MOSES
It’s time to get ready for back to school! Unlike the usual
preparation parents make, hand sanitizer and masks are at the top
of their list. But other than these “new normal” essentials, many
parents are having a difficult time figuring out what to purchase
because they still do not have a supply list from teachers. As of
September 1st, Mayor Bill de Blasio has pushed back the opening
date for New York City Schools, so if you chose in-person, blended
learning, or remote only, all students will begin their lessons
virtually on September 16th. Despite the delay, parents can still
take preliminary steps to prepare their children for the start of the
school year.
The coronavirus pandemic has catapulted us into a new dawn of
technology. Since the school year will begin with remote lessons
every student will need a device to complete their assignments.
The Department of Education is distributing internet-enabled
iPads for students in need, and many schools have received
Chromebook donations for their students. If you are experiencing
financial difficulty and need a device, you can make a request
through the Department of Education at https://coronavirus.
schools.nyc/RemoteLearningDevices (Parents must fill out a
separate request for each student if they have more than one child
who requires a device).
Laptop, Tablet, or Desktop?
It doesn’t matter if you are learning remotely or in person, having
a laptop or tablet for your young student is vital.
Chromebooks are a cost-effective option in comparison to
purchasing a laptop or touch-screen computer. You can find a
decent Samsung Chromebook for as little as $81.99 (however, it’s
preowned but guaranteed by Best Buy) or if you are willing to shell
out $200, there are several options for you to choose from (Acer,
Google, Toshiba and more). Remember that a Chromebook is simply
an internet-only device. You can use Microsoft Suite, but the files
are saved to your cloud rather than to the device and it does not
have a CD-drive.
Depending on the age of your child, you might want to go for the
least expensive device option available. Younger children tend to
drop things, and if you purchased a $2000 Mac Book Pro, that
would be extremely upsetting because getting a Mac repaired is
pricey (and Apple Care does not cover screen damage).
Kindle Fire tablets work well for small children and there are a
lot of cases that protect them from drops and drink spills. A Kindle
Fire tablet can cost as little at $49.99 to $89.99 with built in
cameras so you can still use Zoom. It’s also great for college and
grad students who just want to listen to a lecture and hand write
their notes. (NOTE: You should purchase a screen protector for any
touch screen device. This can cost as little as $5.)
If you have a teenager who is interested in multimedia studies or
attends an arts school where they must edit their portfolio, then
perhaps a PC Desktop will be best. Desktops can help keep you
focused because you are forced to work at a specific station, which
can motivate you to be organized.
The CyberPower PC is a great gaming computer, but don’t be
fooled, you are investing in a good computer that has the capability
to run Adobe Photoshop and video editing programs. Gaming
computers have a lot of RAM and memory, which is a great option
for those doing more in-depth projects. The CyberPower PC is about
$500 (but you need to buy a monitor separately or you can connect
it to your TV using a HDMI port).
Headphones
Parents should most certainly invest in headphones with
microphones so that teachers can hear their students properly and
it prevents outside distractions for remote learning. Wired
headphones are problematic because they can get caught or yanked
off by shifting movements. Places like Best Buy and Target price
match everything, so Skullcandy Bluetooth headphones (which can
run around $24.99) can be reduced to as little as $10. Wired
headphones are about $8.99-$15.99, depending on the brand.
For those who dislike the feeling of ear bud headphones,
Skullcandy has over-ear headphones for $38.99 or $18.89 for wired
versions.
September 4, 2020
Flash USB, Portable Hard Drives, and Cloud Services
In a world of technology, it is important that you understand that
nothing is perfect, and devices can crash. Rather than lose all of
your child’s hard-earned work, you should make certain that you
purchase backup options.
A USB flash drive is a small memory device that can contain as
little as 1 GB of memory and well over 128 GB. Please note that
these items can be faulty and if you do not properly eject them they
will become corrupt, and you will lose your stored information. So
rather than purchase an expensive flash drive with a large amount
of memory, try getting something along the lines of 8GB to 16GB.
A SanDisk 16 GB flash drive only costs $4.99 or for a 64 GB is
$10.99.
A portable hard drive is a more reliable source to backup your
files. If your child has a lot of projects, which can make a computer
run slower because of the memory usage, save these files onto a
portable hard drive. Seagate Expansion 1TB External USB 3.0
Portable Hard Drive costs about $49.99, and although this may
seem like a lot of money it does hold many files.
The other option is to utilize a cloud drive, whether that is
Dropbox (free for 2GB or $11.99 a month for 2TB of memory),
iCloud (you can have a family shared plan) or Google Drive ($2.99
for 200 GB).
Desk and Organization
In the traditional sense, we sometimes think that a desk needs
to be this large cubicle-like area with built-in drawers and a
bookshelf. For the sake of cost and space it’s not the most practical
option. Invest in a small desk for your child, designating that area
as a school zone. While a kitchen table or living room table may
seem like decent alternatives, it leaves the potential for distraction.
Amazon Basics Classic Home Office Computer Desk With Shelves
costs $64.99, and it doesn’t take up too much space and there are
sections so that your child can keep their books or items necessary
for school work.
At Walmart, you can order a folding table for as low as $8.99
(make sure you select items that are for online delivery because the
nearest Walmart for pickup is New Jersey or Upstate New York).
Organization is important, for your child’s desk or designated
work area, make sure they have a pencil case (with plenty of pens,
crayons, pencils, and markers). Post-its, a visible calendar to
remind you both of deadlines, and either a cork board or eraser
board to write down important reminders are all great tools to keep
your student goal oriented. It’s important to keep your schedule
visible so that you don’t get confused especially for those
participating in blended learning.
Back and Hand Protection
Using a computer for extended periods of time can sometimes
cause back and wrist pain. To prevent issues, like carpal tunnel,
you should try using a keyboard wrist pad and mouse rest. Amazon
has several colorful options to add a little extra flare to your child’s
workstation. Try Amazon’s Best Seller: Gimars Upgrade Enlarge
Gel Memory Foam keyboard and wrist pad set for $15.99.
Computer chairs are costly, but you can order an Ergonomic
Desk Chair for $44.99 from Amazon or try to see what deals your
nearest furniture store has. It’s best to purchase a chair that will
fit your child’s height to the desk. A regular chair also works, just
add cushions and roll a pillow to support their lower back.
These are only a handful of suggestions, but the most important
and universally used school supplies are still college ruled loose
leaf paper, graph paper, pens, pencils, notebooks, folders, binders,
and rulers. Each of these items can cost under $2 each if not less
(Target is selling notebooks for 25 cents each).
ATTENTION PARENTS: Please note that the SITEC Lab offers
FREE virtual learning and support sessions to help with all your tech
needs! Visit the Springcreeksunonline.com for the full the SITEC Lab
schedule and registration links. If you have any questions or need
additional help with registration please contact Jatava Sevorwell:
jatava@igotitotoo.org or 718-348-7763.
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Preparing for Fall Garden Lessons
In the fall, Garden Educator, Jacqui Roytman will be filming various
activities at the Spring Creek Recreational Fund's Urban Garden
Classroom for virtual sessions.
BY AMANDA MOSES
The Spring Creek Recreational
Fund’s (SCRF) Urban Garden
Classroom (UGC) has been flou-
rishing throughout the summer
months. Garden Educator, Jacqui
Roytman has decided to give the
garden beds a rest since they spent
many spring and early summer
Dear EarthTalk: Elon Musk plans
to put thousands of new satellites
into space to blanket Earth with
high speed Internet. What are the
environmental implications of this?
-- M. C., Atlanta. GA
Putting satellites up into the
ionosphere—the layer of our
atmosphere extending from 50-600
miles above the surface where a
high concentration of ions and free
electrons facilitate the reflection of
radio waves—isn’t anything new.
The Soviets beat us to the punch
when they launched the first
satellite, Sputnik, in 1957, but
these days there are over 9,000
satellites overhead, the majority
from U.S. companies and govern-
ment agencies. But with Elon
Musk’s SpaceX poised to launch
tens of thousands of new ones in
the next few years, many people
wonder whether putting all this
technology overhead is such a good
idea.
One concern is that all this
hardware eventually breaks down
and shed parts. Peter Greenstreet of
the Institute of Physics reports that
this so-called “space junk” orbits at
some 7.5 kilometers per second—so
fast that even the tiniest pieces
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months overridden with weeds.
She is only planting cover crops,
flowers, and herbs to maintain the
soil’s nutrition and moisture.
Although the UGC is closed to
visitors, Roytman will be film-
ing various lessons to show to
students and seniors, such as
how to maintain a garden, the
different parts of a plant, the
complexity of an ecosystem, seed
create a potential hazard for space
stations and other man-made or
natural objects making the same
rounds. Greenstreet adds that
space junk falling to Earth’s surface
is less of a concern, given that most
of it breaks down into tiny pieces
due to the heat and friction
encountered upon entry to our
atmosphere and thus stands little
to no chance of hurting any people
or property below.
Another environmental issue
with satellite proliferation is so-
called “sky pollution.” By reflecting
the light of the sun, satellites cause
streaks of light across the sky
where astronomers would prefer
darkness for peering into the
heavens and where everyday people
will be robbed of their own views of
a dark sky.
But despite these drawbacks,
there are plenty of good reasons to
Roytman is giving the UGC beds
a rest, and only planting cover
crops, flowers, and herbs to
attract pollinators.
exploration, and more. This fall
Roytman will be working remotely
with the Spring Creek After
School Program, Spring Creek
Teen Central, and members of
Spring Creek Senior Partners.
Many of these lessons for now will
be virtual and showcased over
Zoom.
The first virtual session will begin
in October. “We will explore the
like satellites if you care about the
environment. “From the Inter-
national Space Station (ISS) to
hundreds of other observational
satellites, remote sensing allows for
climate and environmental moni-
toring,” reports Daisy Gill on
Earth.org. “These imaging satellites
are an incredible source of data for
climate change research, enabling
us to see the global changes on the
planet that are happening more fre-
quently, and with data freely avail-
able for anyone to view and use.”
Examples include tracking chang-
ing oceanic temperatures, currents
and sea level.
Satellites are also key to under-
standing global and local preci-
pitation and flooding patterns, how
wildfires start and spread, the
distribution of wildlife populations,
and other indicators of environ-
mental health. Satellites are also
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intricate relationship between pol-
linators and flowering plants and
the important role they play in our
world. Then take an in depth look
at plant parts as we explore these
amazing green organisms,” Royt-
man said.
She also plans on showing the
students how to create origami
flowers to showcase the delicate
beauty of these plants. During this
lesson, she will explain to the
students that pollinators (bees,
hummingbirds, moths, butterflies,
and others) help take the nectar
and pollen from one flower and
transfer it into another. “Pollinators
are animals that help many flo-
wering plants produce their seeds
and ensure the continued existence
of millions of plant species, and
animal species, including hu-
mans,” she said.
In November and December,
Roytman will explore complex
lifeforms that exist in the garden
and how the UGC is a small
ecosystem. “We will learn about the
complex life above and below the
ground, and how we all come
together to live in our ecosystem,”
she said.
Photos by Jacqui Roytman and
Amanda Moses
useful as early warning systems for
natural disasters and extreme
weather events.
If we can figure out ways to clean
up space junk, we can use satellites
with less guilt. NASA’s e.DeOrbit
project is focusing on seeking out
and removing satellite debris in the
upper reaches of the ionosphere.
Meanwhile, the European Space
Agency is hard at work on its own
“capture mechanisms” to pick up
space debris such as nets, har-
poons robotic arms and tentacles.
Only time will tell if these tech-
nologies can help restore the
heavens above—or at least the
ionosphere—to a more pristine
state.
CONTACTS: “Satellites: What
Harm Can They Do?”
iop.org/activity/groups/subject/en
v/prize/winners/file_65756.pdf;
“Outside Looking In: Satellites in
the Climate Crisis,”
earth.org/outside-looking-in-
satellites-in-the-climate-crisis;
“Space junk and the environment:
It’s a very dark picture indeed,”
theconversation.com/space-junk-
and-the-environment-its-a-very-
dark-picture-indeed-2187.
EarthTalk® is produced by Roddy
Scheer & Doug Moss for the
501(c)3 nonprofit EarthTalk. See
more at https://emagazine.com.
To donate, visit
https://earthtalk.org. Send
questions to:
question@earthtalk.org.
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Virtual Summer Fun

BY PAMELA STERN

whole family to enjoy!

Visit: https://bronxzoo.com/virtual-zoo

Coney Island Luna Park: Are you craving the thrills and chills of going to
an amusement park this summer? Well you can virtually go on the
Cyclone or the Thunderbolt and a few other rides from the comfort of your
own home. You can still feel the excitement and you don’t even have to wait
on the long lines while you experience the twists and turns of the roller
coasters.
Visit: https://lunaparknyc.com/experience-coney-island-iconic-rides-in-
360/

New York Transit Museum:

Join the New York Transit
Museum for virtual programm-
ing that offers transit-themed
songs, stories and activities for
the youngest transportation
9/11 Memorial & Museum: There are both virtual tours and virtual fans.  This is recommended for
memorial tours. You will be able to take in panoramic views of the rebuilt children ages two to five.
World Trade Center, while discovering the meaning behind the 9/11 Visit:
Memorial, learn about what happened on 9/11, and consider how people https://www.nytransitmuseum
selflessly responded in the aftermath of the attacks.  Tours are live, .org/TransitTots/
interactive, and led by Museum staff using Zoom. This 45-minute live tour
explores the design and history of the site, highlighting the stories of those New York City Parks: There are a variety of virtual activities to participate
affected by the attacks. This is recommended for teenagers and adults. in depending on what you like to do. There is a really cool Nature Themed
Visit: https://www.911memorial.org/visit/virtual-tours Virtual Jigsaw Puzzle for anyone of all ages to complete of the Cherry Trees
in Bloom at Washington Square Park in Manhattan.
A Virtual Affair: Brooklyn Antiquarian Book Fair: Marvin Getman of Visit: https://www.nycgovparks.org /highlights/parks-at-home/jigsaw-
Getman’s Virtual Book & Paper Fairs has taken his popular rare book fairs puzzles
all online since the pandemic hit the United States. More than 200 vendors
are expected to participate in the popular Brooklyn Antiquarian Book Fair,
which will take place online September 11 – 13 from noon on the 11th to
6pm on the 13th
Visit: www.brooklynbookfair.com
Bronx Zoo: Check out a few
favorites at the zoo; like the
sea lions on Astor Court and
the lemurs at Madagascar!
You can also see the Ocean
Wonders: Sharks exhibit
virtually! This is fun for the
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UFC 4: A One, Two
Punch of Boredom
BY DEAN MOSES
Game: UFC 4
Platform: PlayStation 4 and Xbox
One
Rating: T for Teen
Cost: $59.99
With all the obstacles we have
been facing due to the Covid-19
pandemic, it may seem like a mild
loss that sports fans have been
missing out on cheering for their
favorite teams and professional
fighters. Still, it can also be the
littlest things that can make the
biggest difference. So, if we can’t
watch or play sports in real life how
about we play them virtually?
Thanks to the release of UFC 4 from
EA Sports, we can relive classic
bouts from a time when fans
packed arenas.
Rinse and Repeat
While I am not a big UFC fan, nor
am I very knowledgeable when it
comes to the organization’s roster.
However, the concept of creating
your very own warrior from scratch
and rising up the ranks from the
Tech
Talk
Four Ways To
Get Ready for
School No
Matter Where
You’re Learning
(BPT) - The new school year will
look different for everyone this year,
but whether students are gearing
up for an in-person, online or
hybrid learning experience, the
right school supplies can help keep
them motivated and productive all
year long.
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local indie scene to a big-time UFC
champion took my fancy. Moreover,
the possibility of engaging in Rocky-
esque rivals and backstage drama
did more than just take my fancy, it
captured my imagination. Leading
up to UFC 4’s release I caught sight
of videos that showed heated press
conferences and fighters getting
weighed in before Pay Per View
battles. I began to ask myself just
how deep will this sport simulation
go? How much of the ultimate
fighter’s life will we be able to lead?
The answer is, unfortunately, very
Now more than ever, teachers
and parents are heading online to
prepare for the school year. In fact,
according to the National Retail
Federation, online school supply
shopping is on the rise, with more
than half (55%) of K-12 shoppers
planning to buy their supplies
online this year. If you’re setting up
an at-home learning space or
preparing for a safe return to the
classroom, online stores like
Amazon make it easy to get
everything you need.
Here are some tips on how you
can prepare for the new school
year:
Stock up on essentials
Start the year off fresh and
organized with a new planner, an
ample supply of notebooks and fun,
colorful folders. A mesh desk or-
ganizer will help your kids stay
organized so they never misplace
their pens and pencils (or their
homework). Sparkle Mechanical
Pencils will have them feeling styl-
ish and eliminate pencil shavings -
which is especially helpful if your
kitchen is doubling as your
classroom this year.
For younger students, stock up
on crayons, markers and colored
pencils, to give them a chance to
unleash their creative side.
Amazon’s Ready for School store
offers low prices on these essentials
and more, all shipped safely to your
door.
Additionally, if the kids are at
home all day, you may need to load
up on more snacks this year. Try
something that comes in single-
portion servings for an easy snack
little.
After making your fighter you will
be treated to a few cinematic scenes
as a manager scouts you out then
runs you through what is es-
sentially the game’s tutorial section
before throwing you into the rest of
the game. You run through some
training sections and then fight,
rinse, and repeat. Unless you are
truly enamored with the gameplay
itself, the tedium soon sets in,
which leads me to the biggest
downside of all: the story. For the
simple fact there really isn’t one.
But what about the press con-
ferences and weigh-ins I hear you
ask. Well, they are simply the
loading screens, that’s right… the
loading screens. During my play-
through I only experienced cut-
scenes at the very beginning of the
game and before I won a
championship.
Bringing an RPG to a Fist Fight
This is the fourth outing in the
EA Sports UFC franchise, so the
gameplay from the last three
installments remain pretty much
intact here. If you are new to the
series, the controls could take some
time to come to grips with. There
are two main points to focus on
here, standing strikes and floor
grapples. Strikes such as jabs,
uppercuts, roundhouse kicks, and
even flying kicks are the easiest to
master, as long as you mix some
blocks into your repertoire. The
ground aspect can be a little bit
more complicated with advanced
that won’t leave a mess in the
kitchen.
Set up an at-home learning
space
An organized and productive
learning space can help keep
students motivated while learning
from home. With Amazon’s Edu-
cator Shop, teachers - and parents-
turned-teachers - can easily find
everything they need to set up their
learning space.
Upgrade your student’s setup
with a desk, a comfortable chair
and a printer like the all-in one HP
printer, to start. Add a cool lamp to
help brighten up their space or a
fun desk accessory, like a plant to
add some color and life. Finally,
boost connectivity with routers
such as this eero router to ensure
you have top-notch Wi-Fi through-
out the house, making any room a
perfect classroom.
Upgrade your tech
A whopping 40% of parents are
looking to invest in digital resources
to supplement school education,
according to the 2020 Deloitte
back-to-school survey. Whether it’s
full-time, part-time or supple-
mental, digital learning is an
important part of education. Start
by checking out Amazon’s digital
education center, which includes
educational content and workbooks
for students.
Or with the All-new Fire HD 8
Kids Edition Tablet, students and
parents can research and download
educational apps to supplement
school in a fun and engaging way.
September 4, 2020
button presses requiring you to
prevent your opponent from gaining
the upper hand in wrestling ex-
changes. Although the career mode
is mostly disappointing, one nice
addition is that the more you use a
specific move, the more powerful it
will become. This almost RPG like
mechanic forces you to focus on
takedowns, submissions, and
strikes if you want a well-rounded
fighter.
In terms of representation, EA
has the UFC down to a tee.
Character models are stunningly
realistic, representing their true
to life counterparts seamlessly.
The arenas crowd, cages, and
lighting are almost indisting-
uishable from the real thing. The
only telltale sign is that fan-
favorite Joe Rogan does not reprise
his role on commentary (instead
being replaced by Daniel
Cormier) after he stated that
he does not enjoy the
recording process. Although we
don’t have this classic voice,
we do have realistic damage.
Attack a body part enough times
and you will see bruising and
even blood that will spray into
the air and even cover the mat.
Conclusion
The fighting system in UFC
4 remains as fun and as deep as
ever. Still, the lack of a
compelling story with the addition
of a boring career mode makes
this a disappointing experience
unless you are a hardcore fan
of the sport.
The device comes with a kid-proof
case to protect from drops and
bumps and has a built-in stand for
hands-free use. Finally, remember
to manage screen time by setting
rules for usage and providing child-
ren with Kids Blue Light Blocking
Glasses to protect developing eyes
from harsh light.
Set up healthy routines
Getting out of “summer mode,”
especially this year, can make
sticking to a routine difficult. With
the start of the new school year fast
approaching, start easing back into
healthy routines now by setting
earlier alarms or having family
reading time in the evening.
As the school year gets going,
make quick, healthy lunches extra
fun by packing things ahead of time
in colorful, reusable lunch con-
tainers like these Bento boxes. And
don’t forget hydration - keeping a
durable water bottle with your kids
whether they’re at home or school
is important. The Contigo Water
Bottle is perfect for keeping kids
hydrated and provides water in a
personal, sanitary container that
won’t leak. But if your kids are
spending their days learning from
the kitchen table, don’t forget to
take breaks throughout the day.
Just taking a few breaks during the
day to stretch or go for a walk can
keep your family moving and active!
Find all of your school-year
essentials and more at amazon.
com/readyforschool.
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Speaking of Health
Husband Makes
Frequent Nighttime
Bathroom Visits
BY KEITH ROACH, M.D.
My husband, 79 years old, is
getting up five or six times at
night to urinate. The urgent care
doctor said he doesn’t have an
infection but doesn’t know what’s
going on. He is taking Flomax,
but that doesn’t seem to be
helping. Who should he see?
Dr. Roach says: Urinating at night-
time (“nocturia”) is a common
problem for men, but if this is a new
or suddenly worsened problem, it
requires evaluation.
The first question is whether he is
urinating a lot or a little. A male
bladder typically holds about 500 cc
(almost a quart), so if his bladder
In the Fight Against COVID-19, We All Have a Part to Play
(BPT) - You’ve probably heard
the term “essential worker.” You
might even know a few. Among
them are those in the medical
profession, education and food
production. And they’re working
hard to keep our nation going
during the COVID-19 crisis.
That’s why workplaces are
put-ting extra measures in place
to keep them protected. Tyson
Foods, for example, is providing
facial cover-ings for all workers,
conducting symptom screening
(including temperature) daily and
facilitating social distancing
with physical barriers between
workspaces.
But have you ever thought
about the role you play in
keeping es-sential workers safe?
Tom Brower, senior vice
president of health and safety at
Tyson Foods, says, “Combining
protective measures is the most
effective way to keep our team
members safe.”
We all factor into that
equation. Here are a few ways
to protect yourself, your loved
ones and the essential workers
you might encounter.
Choose actions that protect
others.
Keeping a safe distance from
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were full every time, he might be
making as much as 2.5 liters a
night. Nighttime urination is
considered high-volume when it
constitutes a third or more of total
urine output for 24 hours.
High-volume nocturia can hap-
pen when there is too much of
something to get rid of: sugar, in
people with mellitus (“sugar
diabetes”); salt, in people who eat
too much salt at dinner; water, in
people who drink a whole lot of
water, especially at night; and
occasionally in people with con-
gestive heart failure. In heart
failure, there is not enough blood
flow to the kidneys during the day,
so when the person is at rest, the
kidneys have enough blood flow to
get rid of the fluid that has
accumulated during the day (often
in the legs and feet).
Another cause of high-volume
nocturia is diabetes insipidus, a
problem with either the kidney or
the control center in the brain,
others takes many forms. If you do
decide to go out in public: Keep
those trips to a minimum, make
sure you stay at least six feet
away from others, avoid large
gatherings (10 or less is best),
follow directional signs in
stores, and of course, wear a mask
the correct way. If you don’t
know where to find a mask,
check for sales through
social media classifieds or
watch tutorials to make one
yourself.
Let’s be clear: Masks don’t
keep you safe, but they might
keep the person next to you safe.
In grocery stores and other places
where social distancing is a chall-
enge, wearing a mask can help
ensure you don’t spread infection
to others. Communities that
practice good social distancing
play a key role in reducing the
spread of COVID-19.
Wash those hands as often
as possible.
Did you know, if you’re like
most people, that you touch your
face 23 times ... an hour? While
COVID-19 is believed to spread
through respiratory droplets from
coughing, sneezing or even brea-
thing, it could also be transmitted
causing the kidney to excrete too
much water. That control center
uses a hormone called anti-diuretic
hormone to regulate water excret-
ion. Normally, it is high at night, so
there is less urine output at night.
Sometimes this normal variation is
reversed, leading to excess urine
output at night, even without dia-
betes insipidus.
High-volume nocturia is most
commonly evaluated by doctors in
internal medicine, including kidney
and heart specialists.
Low volume nocturia is caused by
a problem with the bladder or, in
men, the prostate. Urologists are
the experts in figuring out where the
problem is and the best course of
treatment. Many men get treated for
prostate problems when the real
issue is an overactive bladder.
***
My blood pressure drug, losartan,
was recalled because of contami-
nation issues with NDEA and
NDMA; one is used to make liquid
rocket fuel and the other is a
byproduct in the manufacture of
pesticides. How does this hap-
through shared surfaces. Washing
your hands for at least 20 seconds
helps ensure you don’t transfer
the virus from a shopping cart to
your face or vice versa.
And don’t forget hand sanitizer.
If you are unable to wash your
hands the traditional way, the
“CDC recommends consumers
use an alcohol-based hand san-
itizer that contains at least 60
percent alcohol.”
When in doubt, stay home.
If you feel like you may be sick,
or getting sick, just stay home.
This reduces the potential spread
of any illness you may know-
ingly, or unknowingly, be car-
rying. Even if you don’t feel
sick, it’s a good general rule to
NYC Free Face Covering Distribution
New York City will continue distributing free face coverings in
parks, Department of
Education (DOE) Grab &
Go meal sites, grocery
stores, and during social
distancing enforcement.
Additional distribution
dates, lo-cations, and
times, will be coming
soon, visit https://
maps.nyc.gov/face-
coverings/ for more
infor-mation. (Please
note that the face
coverings being
distributed are washable
cloth.)
All New Yorkers are
required to wear a mask
or face covering when out
in public. People with
disabilities and seniors who are unable to go out can request face
coverings by emailing PPERequest@mopd.nyc.gov
Photo by Dean Moses
September 4, 2020
pen? Does the drug company
share manufacturing facilities
with companies that make these
other products?
Dr. Roach says: I read some
speculation by chemists on how the
contamination could have hap-
pened, and it seems to me that one
company made a new process for
making losartan (and the related
drugs irbesartan and valsartan)
that, although cheaper and more
efficient, allowed contaminants to
form unrecognized. Although not
recognized until 2018, it could have
been happening since 2012. Other
companies changed their manu-
facturing as well, unaware of these
toxic impurities.
This is a real problem, not so
much because of this current recall
(where the contamination levels are
very low), but because it shows the
industry lacks enough oversight to
quickly identify contamination in
generic pharmaceuticals coming
from multiple countries.
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All Rights Reserved
stay home unless you really need
to venture out for work or basic
items. Imagine cutting out a
single errand a week, like making
one trip to the grocery store
instead of two. It could mean you
avoid close contact with dozens of
other customers.
Essential workers in your
area are depending on the safe
habits of people like you. The next
time you enjoy a meal, receive
medical care or turn on your
lights, think about the
hardworking people who made
that happen - and what you can
do to keep them healthy.
Remember, in the fight
against COVID-19, we all have a
part to play.
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Speaking of Health
Protect Your Health During
Cancer Treatment

(StatePoint) Cancer can be a difficult and overwhelming diagnosis, and

if you have cancer or are undergoing cancer treatment, your top priority is
to get healthy. After your cancer diagnosis, there are many new things you
might need to learn and manage. The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention and the National Blood Clot Alliance want you to protect your
health by understanding your risk for dangerous blood clots, because
cancer and some cancer treatments can increase your risk. About 900,000
people in the U.S. each year are affected by blood clots, and about one in
five of these blood clots are associated with cancer.
The risk for a blood clot is greatest in the first few months after cancer
is diagnosed. Some cancers pose a greater risk for blood clots, including
cancers involving the pancreas, stomach, brain, lung, uterus, ovaries and
kidneys, as well as blood cancers such as lymphoma and myeloma. The
higher your cancer stage, the greater your risk for a blood clot. The type of
cancer treatment you receive may increase your risk for blood clots too.
Treatments involving hospitalization, surgery, chemotherapy, hormonal
therapy, catheters placed in your veins, and some other therapies can
increase your blood clot risk. You good?
Know the Signs and Symptoms of a Blood Clot
Blood clots occur most often in the legs or arms, and symptoms include:
• Swelling
• Pain or tenderness not caused by an injury
• Skin that may be warm to the touch, red or discolored

Blood clots in your legs or arms can travel to your lungs, which can be
deadly. Symptoms of blood clots in your lungs include:
• Difficulty breathing
• Chest pain that worsens with a deep breath
• Coughing up blood
• Faster than normal or irregular heartbeat

Contact your cancer doctor immediately if you experience any blood clot
symptoms.

A Plan to Protect Your Health

As you take steps to preserve your health, make blood clot awareness
part of your care.
• Know your risks for blood clots, and discuss these risks with your cancer
doctor.
• Stay alert for any signs or symptoms of blood clots after surgery or
treatment in an outpatient clinic. Contact your cancer doctor right away if
you experience any of these signs or symptoms.
• Work with your cancer doctor and make a plan to protect yourself against
blood clots that is specific to your personal medical history and treatment.

Visit www.stoptheclot.org/spreadtheword/cancer for more information.

If you have cancer or are undergoing cancer treatment, protect your
health. Know your risk for blood clots and talk to your doctor if you
experience any blood clot signs or symptoms. Reach out to a friend about
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Exercise for Good Health

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The Kitchen
Summer Salsa
BY ANGELA SHELF MEDEARIS
When tomatoes and peppers are
ripe and plentiful, folks will wonder
what to do with all that produce.
Salsa is one good option.
How hot the salsa is depends on
the kind of peppers that are used.
Peppers are rated according to their
hotness on a scale called the
Scoville Organoleptic Test. Milder
peppers tend to be larger (4-10
inches) and are “yellow-turning-
red.” Examples of milder peppers
include bell peppers and sweet
banana peppers, which rate at 0
Scoville Units, and so are very mild.
More in the mid-range would be
jalapeno peppers, which are rated
at 5,000 Scoville Units and are
tapered green or red chilies.
The hottest variety is habanero,
with a rating of 300,000 Scoville
Units. The habanero resembles an
orange lantern. Typically, the hotter
peppers are smaller varieties (1-3
inches at maturity) and are colored
“green-turning-red.” When working
with hot peppers, be sure to wear
gloves to prevent burns. Just cut-
ting a habanero open, for example,
can make a person’s eyes water!
Adjust the spiciness of the salsa
by selecting the type of pepper
added to the mix. For a very mild
salsa, use milder peppers. For a
very hot salsa, use a greater
Recipes
Chickpea Salad
This Chickpea Salad is a refreshing summer salad recipe and you can
easily add in more veggies too! It’s vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, and
plant-based.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 1 min
Total Time: 6 mins
Ingredients
1 can chickpeas
1 Persian cucumber
1 Roma tomato
1/2 red pepper
1/8 cup red onion
1 lemon juiced
1 tablespoon parsley
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
1. Chop up the vegetables into bite size pieces and mix into a bowl with
the chickpeas.
2. Chop the parsley and mix with the lemon juice and salt.
3. Pour the lemon juice and parsley mixture over the salad and toss to
combine.
4. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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proportion of hotter peppers to
milder ones. Regardless of the
product’s spiciness, don’t just
add more peppers to make it
hotter. The total amount of
peppers should be the amount
recommended in the recipe.
The proportions are calculated
out so that the recipe will be
safely preserved.
It’s also a good idea to try out
the peppers you plan to use in
your salsa by trying half of a
hot pepper first, stirring the
salsa, letting it sit for a few
minutes and tasting for heat.
See if the temperature is what
you expect and what you
prefer. It’s easier to adjust the
mix of peppers in the salsa to
gradually make it a little hotter
by adding more peppers than it
is to deal with an excessively
hot and spicy salsa after it’s
prepared. If someone finds
your salsa a bit too hot for their
tastes, you might try serving it
with some sour cream or salty
chips to help calm that spicy
flavor.
This recipe for Spicy Fruit Salsa
combines hot peppers and juicy
summer fruits. It’s perfect for a
snack or appetizer and is also
delicious as a topping for fish,
chicken or pork.
THE DIVA’S SPICY FRUIT SALSA
Be sure to wear gloves or wash your
hands immediately after handling
peppers. Do not touch your face,
eyes, nose or mouth. To reduce the
heat of the peppers and retain the
flavor, cut the peppers open and
remove the seeds and the ribs,
wash your hands thoroughly and
proceed with the recipe.
1 large firm but ripe mango, peeled
and cubed
1 large firm but ripe peach, peeled
and cubed
2 large firm but ripe tomatoes,
cored, seeded and coarsely chopp-
ed, or 16 grape or cherry tomatoes,
cut into quarters
1 cup diced red onion
1or 2 fresh jalapenos, stemmed and
minced
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
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1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro
In a large bowl, combine the
mango, peaches, tomatoes, on-
ion, jalapenos, lime juice, honey,
chili powder and salt. Stir well to
combine.
2. Cover and refrigerate for up to
1 hour, to blend the flavors. Just
before serving, stir in the cilantro
and adjust the seasoning. Serve
with baked tortilla or pita chips.
Makes about 2 cups.
VARIATIONS
Saucy Joes: Brown 1 pound of
lean, ground turkey. Season
with 3 tablespoons Worcester-
shire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, 1
teaspoon freshly ground black
pepper. Combine with 1 cup of
salsa. Serve on whole-wheat
hamburger buns or in pitas.
Salsa Fish, Chicken or Pork:
Top individual portions of grilled,
pan-fried, or broiled fish,
chicken or pork with 2 table-
spoons of salsa.
Salsa Pizza Bites: Spread 1 1/2
tablespoons salsa on 1/2 of an
English muffin. Sprinkle with each
muffin with 1 1/2 tablespoons of
Parmesan cheese or low-fat
mozzarella cheese. Place muffins in
a toaster oven and cook until the
cheese is melted, about 2 to 3
minutes.
Photo Credit: Depositphotos
(c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.,
and Angela Shelf Medearis
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KOVELS ANTIQUES AND
COLLECTING
BY TERRY AND KIM
KOVEL
There have been many
studies on why people do
or don’t collect. Do they
hoard to replace something
that was missing in their
life — a loving parent,
perhaps? Is it an obses-
sion, like gambling? Or is it
interest in research on
history or art and the
emotions they create? This pair of wrought iron chairs made with crossed
Many decorators in the tennis rackets and a ball of iron for the back didn’t
1950s and ‘60s included a sell, perhaps because they were old but repainted.
cabinet in the living room They had been estimated at $1,200 to $1,800.
or dining room to hold a collection of ceramics, glass or miniatures. Today,
fashionable rooms are often decorated with only a few large paintings or
wall hangings and one large colorful work of art or antiques on a large
table. Does that mean we are too busy to want to search for and buy
special collectibles?
Many collectors search for reminders of their earlier lives — a sport, a
color, a love of gardening. A memorable sale by Morphy Auctions included
a collection that belonged to a famous woman, a tennis historian and
author. She had cameo pins picturing a woman with a tennis racket,
wicker chairs with the backs woven in the shape of crossed rackets, dishes
picturing tennis-playing rabbits, and of course, old tennis balls, gut-strung
rackets and even a skirt lifter shaped like rackets, used to hold a women’s
skirt up while playing in the 1890s. The sale proved there were others who
like both tennis and collecting enough to buy unopened cans of 1930s
tennis balls for $1,200 and a tennis player weathervane for $11,000.
Q: Some of the toys in my collection of iron cars and trucks may be
later reproductions. Yes, fakes. How can I tell if they are old (pre-
1910) or new?
A: Look carefully at the wheels. If they have fewer than eight spokes, they
may be new. Another clue: There is a slot in the tubular axle that goes from
wheel to wheel. The iron toy is not riveted but is screwed together. Since
you know you have both old and new toys, you can try the easiest clue:
September 4, 2020
Run your hand over the bottom. Old iron has a smooth finish;
reproductions are rough. The iron feels almost like concrete.
TIP: Don’t store paper collectibles in the trunk or glove compartment of
your car. The heat may harm them. If you are on a long buying trip, don’t
keep putting the papers you buy in the trunk. Mail them to your home or
office and avoid exposing them to prolonged heat.
For more collecting news, tips and resources, visit www.Kovels.com
(c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
ARIES (March 21
to April 19)
Cupid is strong
in the Aries
aspect this
week, with the
cherub opening
romantic possibilities for single
FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 Lambs, and strengthening ties
‘twixt loving pairs already in a
caring relationship.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your dramatic flair might make
things more interesting as you recount an event to your
colleagues. But be careful not to exaggerate reality to the
point that facts and fancy combine to form fiction.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You love to talk, and this
week you should get lots of chances to share your thoughts with
people who will not only pay attention to what you have to say,
but will want to hear more.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The pattern of recent changes
could begin to shift from mostly workplace-related events to
more personal matters. Continue to keep an open mind as
you prepare to deal with them.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Reward yourself for
what’s sure to be a dynamic week with a getaway to
someplace wonderful, hopefully with a wonderful someone. You’ll
return refreshed and ready for what’s ahead.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You might want
to suggest resolving an old disagreement before it can affect a
matter expected to come up for discussion. It’s always best to
start with a clean slate.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) The week
favors combining dollops of creativity and
practicality to work out both professional and personal
problems. A longtime friend could have something of
note to suggest.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Some surprising
facts could come to light if you decide to probe deeper into an
“opportunity” than you might usually do. What you’ll
learn could determine what you’ll earn.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)
Someone close to you might seek your counsel. Hear him/her
out, but hold the line at giving actual advice until you get
credible answers to all your questions.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) What seems to
be an overwhelming workplace project can be dealt with quite
well if you handle one category at a time. Things will soon
begin to fall into place.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A
personal matter might need more of your time than you had
expected. Try to prioritize between your many outside
commitments and your domestic responsibilities.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A developing
situation still needs more time to grow, and more time to
study before you can plunge in and make some attention-
getting waves. Patience is best for wise Pisceans.
BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for organization that
would make you a fine archivist. (Are you listening out there,
Library of Congress?)
(c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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THE SPRING CREEK SUN

B usiness Page 718-642-2 718
Fun Features Answers

Dear Spring Creek Towers Community,

I hope you and your staff are staying healthy and managing with this constantly
changing situation. In accordance with the DCA's recommendation, at this point, we are
only providing phone counseling. We will not travel to our part-time sites and provide
services in person.
The DCA has established a new process on its website (nyc.gov/talkmoney) to enable
new and return clients to schedule phone sessions. We are eager to provide services to
all clients in this way, and we know given the financial hardships that have already been
felt, our services will be increasingly important.
We will also be offering webinars on topics like Student Loans, How to Respond to
Market Changes, How to Borrow from Your Retirement Savings.
To schedule a phone session all clients should sign up at the DCA/OFE portal:
nyc.gov/talkmoney

Sincerely,
The Financial Empowerment Center

For more information:

Visit nyc.gov/dca and search “Financial Empowerment Centers.”
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