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Year of Giving PAGE 18 n Choral Evensong PAGE 9

EAB reviews aircraft noise concerns

TREE OF CARING

BY RIKKI MASSAND In accordance with an agreement the village made with the NYULangone Healthcare system, the Village Board of Trustees allocated $800,000 to partially fund a sewer main upgrade for 1111 Franklin Avenue (the former Sears building). At the trustees’ meeting on December 14, prior to a vote to appropriate the $800,000 Village Treasurer Irene Woo explained the financial plan per the agreement. The temporary Certificate of Occupancy for NYU Langone at 1111 Franklin had been issued by the village’s Building Department, and that allowed for Garden City to appropriate the $800,000 from the deposit NYU Langone previously made, Woo said. “This is a result of the agreement with NYU Langone to fund the sewer main upgrade project which is needed as a result of the intended use of the former Sears building requiring the sewer upgrades. Their deposit initially provided to the village was a little over one million dollars so the board authorization would formally allocate the funding – we will be keeping the $800,000 and refunding the remainder to them,” she told the trustees. She noted that the agreement also includes $50,000 that NYU Langone is contributing for the sewer upgrades to the former Lord & Taylor building along Franklin Avenue. “Once the temporary C.O. is See page 55

BY RIKKI MASSAND

In December former Garden City Village Trustee Laurence Quinn, a longtime member of the Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) shared developments in the ongoing efforts to mitigate loud noise from aircraft over central and southern Long Island up to the eastern Queens border. Many of Quinn’s reports to the EAB in the past decade followed monthly meetings of the Town-Village Aircraft Safety and Noise Abatement Committee – known as TVASNAC – convened with officials from the Town of Hempstead. He said that for 20 years Garden City has been involved with the TVASNAC See page 54

Board mulls moratorium on ‘certain businesses’ BY RIKKI MASSAND

Garden Manor Nursery School was excited to host Santa Claus for a pre-Christmas visit. Santa was most impressed with the school’s “Christmas Tree of Kindness and Caring” which was decorated with socks, hats, gloves and scarves to be donated to needy families at the INN in Hempstead. See page 58.

The Village Board of Trustees set a public hearing date of its first meeting of the new year, on Thursday, January 18 at 7:30 p.m., to consider a new local law to establish a temporary moratorium on “the application, acceptance or approval of building permits by Village Boards or Commissions, staff members and officials for certain retail uses in the Village of Garden City.” As explained by Village Attorney Gary Fishberg at the December 14 trustees’ meeting, the proposed See page 44

Winterfest: A Celebration for Radicals PAGE 3 Sustainability Roundtable Jan. 10th PAGE 8

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Good deeds

One of the great things about running a local newspaper is learning about all of the volunteer groups which are active in the community. Especially at this time of year, different groups have been active in collecting and distributing food and clothing to those less fortunate. It seems like the emphasis on helping others has really been trickling down to our children, as more and more we see teens and even children create and run service projects, with the help of adults. This is a wonderful way to teach empathy, and to help mold better adults. Our front page photo this week was sent in by the Garden Manor Nursery School and features children with Santa Claus in front of a Tree of Kindness.

The decorations on the tree are donated hats, gloves and scarves which were donated to needy families. Another great project featured this week is a sock collection by two juniors at Garden City High School, to help provide some basics for people who need them (see page 49) Projects such as these do good in two ways - they materially help those who receive the collected items, but they also help mold children into caring adults. We salute the kids, and the adults who helped them, in creating and running these projects. If you know of other kids who have done good deeds such as these, please drop us a line and we’d love to print a story about them!

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To the Editor: It was heartening to read last week’s GCNews editorial supporting the hiring of an expert to finally preserve the remaining St. Paul’s stained glass windows. It appears two windows will be lost forever, the two windows collapsing under their own weight through neglect, with many of the individual pieces of glass lost and broken on the floor. It is important to preserve and repair the remaining windows and then return them to our Village for the residents to enjoy and admire, an important piece of our common village heritage finally restored. It was also good to see the editorial questioning the usefulness of the “traditional system of rotating the leadership of the village” and the belief “that the Garden City Board of Trustees has not

been able to get anything done on St. Paul’s because the Village’s leadership changes every couple of years.” While I’m sure there are many well-intentioned individual members of the POA’s, it is time for the four separate POA leaderships to acknowledge that the rotating Mayorship is one of the worst dysfunctions of the POA system. While good for the four POAs that could each brag “it’s our turn”, a maximum term of 2 years kept any Mayor from effectively addressing any long term problem of the Village; whether it be St Paul’s, the Western Firehouse, personnel issues or other problems beyond an easy quick fix. The fact that the Eastern section is three times the population of Central section means the rotation does not even achieve its stated goal: equal representation of residents. It instead See page 52

Return Trustee Sullivan to BOT SUBMITTED BY FOR A BETTER GARDEN CITY Mike Sullivan is a returning Trustee that grew up in Garden City and returned with his wife, Jennifer, to raise their family. Mike has lived in the Village for more than 30 years. After graduating from Garden City High School in 1981, Michael attended the United States Merchant Marine Academy and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Engineering. He later attended New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business, earning his MBA in Finance. In addition, Michael represented the United States of America in the 1988 Olympics in Seoul playing on the US Team Handball team. Michael is currently a Managing Director at Webster Bank, and had previously worked at GE Capital and Capital One where he gained extensive experience underwriting leveraged finance, project finance, and equipment finance transactions While Mike spent many years coach-

Garden City Trustee Michael Sullivan ing our youth in Thunder Football and Garden City Youth Lacrosse, he also See page 53

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BY JOHN W. CRONIN, PRESIDENT EMERITUS AND 1ST VICE-PRESIDENT, GARDEN CITY BIRD SANCTUARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS On January 13th, the Garden City Bird Sanctuary, Inc. (GCBS), will observe its sixteenth annual Winterfest. When people ask me, “What’s Winterfest?” I used to describe the unique holiday and its ceremonies. I think I’ve adopted a better explanation; it’s a celebration of ordinary radicals. The name radical conjures up mostly negative connotations. We tend to think of some type of extremist, usually involved in leftist causes, as opposed to the reactionaries, or extremists of the right. Actually, the word “radical” derives from the Latin radix, which means “root” (think: rad-ish). To be radical means to get at the root of something. At the root of many of the world’s woes is apathy towards things that really matter. Too many people spend their days in self-absorbed activity, going beyond a “me first” attitude to “only I count.” They gripe about the erosion of the environment, world hunger, war, and countless other problems. What do they do about it? Most take a defeatist attitude of the “you can’t fight city hall” persuasion. Others wait for someone

else to do something, because “I’m only one person.” And of course, you can always donate to some charity and tell everyone, “I gave at the office.” A few will try to take on the world with more than questionable motives and activities usually geared to a specific cause. These are the wild-eyed people branded as “radicals” in the media. Then there are the ordinary radicals. They are those people who are inspired to do something to make a positive difference in a meaningful way. They understand the root of the problem is not getting involved, so they do what they can to make their little corner of the Earth a better place to be. They are people of goodwill, who are not ordinary. “Ordinary,” in the sense I’m using it, doesn’t mean “normal,” rather it means “average person.” That’s because being truly radical is not reserved for saints, like a Mother Teresa, it’s within the grasp of all people of goodwill who desire to volunteer their time and efforts to improve our world, one little piece at a time. An ordinary radical is therefore not someone who thinks they have a cause and a monopoly on being radical, nor are they ordinary people who gripe and do nothing. In 2009, the Board of Directors estab-

lished Winterfest, a holiday celebrated the second Saturday of January and inspired by the best qualities exhibited by those who volunteer and/or donate at the GCBS. Ordinary radicals are always people of goodwill who embody the best traits humanity has to offer, such as environmental stewardship, volunteerism, and hope for a better tomorrow because of the efforts that ordinary radicals will do for each other today. The GCBS raises funds for the homeless, keeps the Sanctuary open on weekends every April though September for people to enjoy nature, and provides good, clean family fun at such events as our Halloweenfest. It is my honor to invite all who wish to be there to the sixteenth annual Winterfest, the GCBS’ own holiday that celebrates these wonderful characteristics and our supporters; “people of good will” is a phrase you will hear quite a lot at our ceremonies! This year, I stepped aside after 12 years as President of the Board, and Brook Brown, our new President of the Board, will be there to tell you about all our plans for 2024! Winterfest begins at 4 pm as twilight approaches. As our supporters file in, there is warm coco to drink as we fill

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Winterfest: A Celebration for Ordinary Radicals

the birdfeeders and put up some decorations for our fine feathered friends. At about 4:30, we have a poem recitation around our newly planted trees. Then we culminate the event with our Candle-lighting Ceremony in which we have the “Great Telling.” Just as some Native Americans have a ceremony that describes the history of their tribe, the Directors tell the story of the GCBS and Winterfest itself. Each Director tells a part of the story. During the ceremony we will publicly honor one or two of our outstanding volunteers, and at least one of whom comes from our indispensable Volunteer Corps! At Winterfest we also remember the past year’s accomplishments and dream of the ones to come in 2024. We celebrate Winterfest in the middle of the gloomiest time of the year when the days are short, the nights are bitter cold, and nature sleeps in the seeming throes of death. Why? Because our message of hope is “All Winters Must Come To An End.” Not only will the seasonal winter pass to a new springtime of life, but the various “winters” in our lives will also pass. The winter of health problems, financial worries, relationship problems, work related problems— all these “winters” will eventually end. The great religions of the world tell us See page 53

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Please join the Garden City Environmental Advisory Board for a roundtable discussion on sustainability! The meeting will take place at Village Hall and by Zoom on January 10, at 7:30 p.m. The roundtable discussion is open to all community members interested, and this year we will be joined by leading sustainable development educator Dr. James Groves, a faculty member in the University of Virginia Engineering School. There will be an emphasis on volunteer and career opportunities in the growing field of sustainability. High school and college students, as well as recent graduates, or individuals involved in an environmental initiative or program, are invited to lead the discussion. Participating students will be rewarded volunteer hours. If interested please email: mcarterflanagan@gardencityny. net and/or mbharrington@gardencityny. net.

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Full Cathedral Choir to sing Evensong for the Feast of the Epiphany on Sunday, January 7. Photo by Girl in a Camera Productions LLC The Cathedral of the Incarnation will offer Choral Evensong this Sunday, January 7, at 4:00 p.m. Evensong consists of prayers, readings from scripture, hymns and texts sung by the Choir. Unlike most other services today, most of Evensong is sung by the Choir alone, giving the congregation a chance for peaceful meditation and reflection. Evensong provides a quiet end to the weekend, as well as a refreshment for the week to come. This service, celebrating the Feast of the Epiphany, commemorates the visit of the Three Kings to the Infant Jesus, and

is the close of the Christmas celebration. It will feature the Cathedral Choir singing music of Richard Ayleward and Herbert Sumsion, along with the anthem “The Magi’s Dream,” a wonderful piece composed recently with a haunting melody. It promises to be a service of sublime music and beautiful Christmas decorations. Preceding the service, the Cathedral invites the community to Cathedral Connect, hosted by the Vergers Ministry at 3:00 p.m. in the Undercroft of the Cathedral. Sherry and soft drinks will be served.

EAB plans sustainability discussion on Jan. 10 Please join the Garden City Environmental Advisory Board for a round-table discussion on sustainability! The meeting will take place at the Village Hall Board Room on January 10, at 7:30 p.m. The discussion will explore sustainability at different stages of life. Participants will address how to practice sustainability, as well as the importance of sustainability in career paths. The discussion will aim to align schools, businesses and jobs with envi-

ronmental concerns. The roundtable discussion is open to all community members interested. There will be an emphasis on volunteer and career opportunities in the growing field of sustainability. High school and college students, as well as recent graduates, or individuals involved in an environmental initiative or program are invited to lead the discussion. If interested please email: mcarterflanagan@gardencityny. net

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Garden City Real Estate Market Information RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN GARDEN CITY

111 Cherry Valley Ave. #M22

The information about the homes and the photos were obtained through the Multiple Listing Services of Long Island. The homes presented were selected based solely on the fact that they were recently sold.

Mortgage Rates this week from www.nerdwallet.com

Loan Term 30-year fixed 15-year fixed 5/1 ARM

Interest Rate 6.484% 5.483% 6.612%

APR 6.560% 5.608% 7.594%

Long Island Sales Data From One Key MLS Month

Nov - 2023 Oct - 2023 Sept - 2023 Aug - 2023 July-2023 June-2023 May-2023 Apr -2023 Mar - 2023 Feb - 2023

Nassau County Median Sale Price Current Year Prior Year

$710,000 $725,000 $735,000 $728,000 $725,000 $690,000 $665,000 $655,000 $649,000 $640,000

$665,000 $675,000 $699,000 $700,000 $720,000 $716,000 $685,000 $668,500 $650,000 $650,000

100 Hilton Avenue #M4

% Change

6.8 7.4 5.2% 4.1 0.7 -3.6 -2.9 -2.0 -0.1 -1.5%

Date: 12/6/2023 Sold price: $937,500 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath Architectural style: Condominium Annual Taxes: $8295 Monthly common charges: $2078 MLS number: 3501869 The Seller’s Team: Jennifer Sullivan Compass Greater NY The Buyer’s Team: Jennifer Sullivan Compass Greater NY

This modern and NYC chic two bedroom, 2.5 bath duplex-style apartment has been completely renovated and designed with a wonderful open layout perfect for relaxing and entertaining. This 1500 SQFT unit features a beautiful open kitchen with large waterfall center island, designer countertops, high end appliances, spacious living room and dining area that lead out to a private garden patio. A floating staircase brings you to an impressive master bedroom suite with new spa-like bathroom with large glass shower, floating vanity and tub. A guest bedroom with new en-suite bathroom and separate laundry room complete the upstairs. Additional renovations include: 4 new HVAC units, custom closet organizers and custom built-ins. Live the lifestyle you deserve with luxurious amenities such as 24 hour concierge, valet parking, renovated Club house, indoor heated swimming pool, fully equipped gym, outdoor BBQ area, colorful gardens and scenic pond walking path. Prime location next to The Garden City Hotel, library, LIRR, downtown restaurants and shopping and only 30 minutes to NYC. Award Winning Garden City Schools.

Date: 12/15/2023 Sold price: $925,000 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half baths Architectural Style: Condominium Annual taxes: $7030 Monthly common charges: $2075 MLS number: 3499846 The Seller’s Team: Linda Mulrooney, Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Realty The Buyer’s Team: Michael Cook, Oxford Property Group

Move right into this Beautifully Renovated Duplex. Its first floor includes lovely redone Open Kitchen w/large quartz island, high end appliances & custom Shaker cabinets w/ pantry & ample available storage. Great Room on main level has large DR and LR areas both w/access to 268 sq ft patio. New flooring, exquisite custom wall moldings and & redone Powder Rm complete the 1st level. The second floor has Primary BR w/custom closets & Spa Bath, Second Bedroom w/en-suite bath, & laundry w/new washer & dryer. The Wyndham Common Areas include an indoor pool, gym, exercise room, party room, movie theater for residents only. Included in Common Charge are Private Storage Cage, 2 Valet Parking Spaces. Move right into this immaculate, beautifully finished unit.

111 7th Street Apt. 314

Date: 12/1/2023 Sold price: $799,000 2 beds, 2 full baths Architectural Style: Condominium Annual taxes: $7573 Monthly common charges: $1,155 MLS number: 3485377 The Seller’s Team: Cathleen Whalen, Howard Hanna Coach The Buyer’s Team: Marianne Filipski, Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Garden City Condo in Luxury Doorman Building with elevator in heart of Village. Updated Kensington model overlooks courtyard and is filled with lots of natural light. Boasting open floor plan, 9 ft. ceilings, generous moldings and oak floors. Featuring an entry hall, custom-built kitchen with granite counters and SS appliances, living/dining room, primary bedroom with bath plus 2nd bedroom, hall bath and laundry closet. Community Rm, Fitness Rm, Storage Unit in basement. Steps to shops, dining, train, library and more. A great opportunity to live a turn-key lifestyle

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Westbury | 531 Pacing Way | $959,000 2 BR, 2 BA, 1 HALF BA Condo | Web# 3516497

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Michelle McArdle: M 516.306.4134 Helen Montane-Achury: M 516.850.7076

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Lara Munoz-Corredor: M 917.846.2808

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Council 1869, a charitable organization which was founded in Garden City in 2022, recently announced that it has made a commitment of $1 million in grant funding to support ParentChild+. This collaborative effort will span five years, during which the group will actively contribute to awareness building, funding, and providing any necessary additional support. This enduring partnership aims to empower ParentChild+ in implementing a comprehensive and sustainable growth plan. The grant allocation of Council 1869 will be specifically designated to expand home-based child care services throughout Nassau County, with a particular emphasis on historically marginalized communities,

including Hempstead, Uniondale, and Westbury. This expansion initiative will enable ParentChild+ to significantly broaden its reach to childcare providers and the families they serve. The primary objective is to enhance the quality of childcare environments, ensuring that more children are well-prepared for success in both school and life. In celebrating its early achievements, this commitment also allows Council 1869 to continue its mission of supporting multiple organizations. Further details about new partners will be shared in the upcoming New Year. For more information, please contact council1869@gmail.com.

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From The Village Of Garden City

New Year’s Resolution For St. Paul’s » Finalize the protection and storage of the St. Paul’s stained glass windows to preserve the value of this Village asset. » Abate and remove all hazardous material found in St. Paul’s, with no impact to sports fields. » Engage professional experts to collect statistically valid data on the real needs of stakeholders and residents. » Develop a data-driven Master Plan for the St. Paul’s campus by the end of 2024. » Assess and design a project that preserves part or all of the St. Paul’s building to meet resident needs. » Continue to be the driver for the St. Paul’s project and be the source of truth for resident information needs. Visit the St. Paul’s page on gardencityny. net to stay up to date, including answers to Frequently Asked Questions. Submit questions to stpaulsquestions@gardencityny.net.

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Garden City real estate, reimagined.

Laura Baymack Lic. RE Salesperson Principal Agent M: 516.537.3050

Stephen Baymack Lic. Assoc. RE Broker Principal Agent M: 516.216.0244

Laura Carroll Lic. RE Salesperson Founding Agent M: 917.370.5354

Lauren Grima Lic. RE Salesperson Principal Agent M: 917.642.5036

Karen Guendjoian Lic. RE Salesperson Principal Agent M: 516.578.8395

Maureen Lagarde Lic. RE Salesperson Founding Agent M: 516.850.7812

Patrick M. McCooey Lic. Assoc. RE Broker Founding Agent M: 516.236.4287

Athena Menoudakos Lic. RE Salesperson Founding Agent M: 516.316.4955

Alexander G. Olivieri Lic. RE Salesperson Founding Agent M: 516.306.7738

Alexandra Parisi Lic. Assoc. RE Broker Founding Agent M: 516.427.6878

Salvatore Sica Lic. Assoc. RE Broker Principal Agent M: 347.922.8947

Jennifer Sullivan Lic. RE Salesperson Founding Agent M: 516.361.7190

Kathy Thornton Lic. RE Salesperson Principal Agent M: 516.987.4886

Catherine Anatra Lic. RE Salesperson Athena Menoudakos Team M: 516.476.7825

Lauren Canner Lic. RE Salesperson The Laura Carroll Team M: 516.650.7474

Chelsea Costello Lic. RE Salesperson The Laura Carroll Team M: 516.509.7961

Kerry Flynn Lic. RE Salesperson The Laura Carroll Team M: 914.772.6169

Mairéad Garry Lic. RE Salesperson McCooey Olivieri Team M: 516.375.8434

Denice Giacometti Lic. RE Salesperson McCooey Olivieri Team M: 516.398.7468

Susan Gillin Lic. RE Salesperson The Jen Sullivan Team M: 516.655.5662

Christina Hirschfield Lic. RE Salesperson The Laura Carroll Team M: 516.805.0703

Adrienne McDougal Lic. RE Salesperson The Laura Carroll Team M: 516.662.3872

Frank Morabito Lic. RE Salesperson The Pete Diaz Team M: 917.207.7782

Ryan Mullins Lic. RE Salesperson The Jen Sullivan Team M: 516.359.6.339

Julie Whicher Lic. RE Salesperson The Laura Carroll Team M: 516.698.3975

182 Seventh Street Garden City, NY 11530

All professionals above are real estate licensees affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws.

CLOSED

UNDER CONTRACT

172 Kildare Road, Garden City 4 BD | 2 BA | 1 BA | $2,499,000 Laura Carroll | M: 917.370.5354

142 Cherry Valley Avenue, Garden City 4 BD | 3 BA | 2 HB | $2,499,000 Laura Carroll | M: 917.370.5354 Adrienne McDougal | M: 516.662.3872

113 Whitehall Boulevard, Garden City 4 BD | 3 BA | $1,849,000 Stephen & Laura Baymack | M: 516.216.0244

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105 Monroe Street, Garden City 4 BD | 3 BA | $1,650,000 Laura Carroll | M: 917.370.5354 Adrienne McDougal | M: 516.662.3872

184 Brompton Road, Garden City 4 BD | 3 BA | 2 HB | $1,595,000 Jennifer Sullivan | M: 516.361.7190

44 Nassau Boulevard, Garden City 6 BD | 3 BA | 1 HB | $1,589,000 Stephen & Laura Baymack | M: 516.216.0244

UNDER CONTRACT

57 Roxbury Road, Garden City 4 BD | 2 BA | 1 BA | $1,429,000 Laura Carroll | M: 917.370.5354

CLOSED

6 Russell Road, Garden City 3 BD | 1 BA | 2 HB | $1,098,000 Athena Menoudakos | M: 516.316.4955

UNDER CONTRACT

159 Chestnut Street, Garden City 4 BD | 2 BA | $1,250,000 Jennifer Sullivan | M: 516.361.7190

UNDER CONTRACT

111 Seventh Street, 204, Garden City 2 BD | 2 BA | $849,000 Stephen & Laura Baymack | M: 516.216.0244

95 Amherst Street, Garden City 4 BD | 3 BA | $1,198,000 Stephen & Laura Baymack | M: 516.216.0244

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33 Park Avenue, New Hyde Park 4 BD | 1 BA | $799,000 Maureen Lagarde | M: 516.850.7812

All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage. *Source: 2022 Closed Sales Volume, U.S., RealTrends 500.

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Happy New Year! To my friends and clients, I hope that peace, health, joy and prosperity are yours throughout the New Year. I am incredibly grateful for your business, your referrals and the trust you have put in me. I hope that 2024 is ﬁlled with new opportunities, new experiences and new memories for you all. If you are thinking of selling or buying, I would be honored to help. 516-361-7190.

Jen Sullivan’s 2023 Signiﬁcant Sales. $37 MILLION + Individual Sales Volume Pending & Sold in 2023 Here are a few favorites:

58 3rd Street Buyers Agent | $3,650,000

115 Wetherill Road Buyers Agent | $2,750,000

128 Wetherill Road Buyers Agent | $1,950,000

36 Nassau Boulevard Listing Agent | $1,899,000

76 Oxford Boulevard Listing Agent | $1,850,000

74 Kingsbury Road Listing Agent | $1,700,000

110 Kingsbury Road Listing Agent | $1,675,000

184 Brompton Road Listing Agent | $1,620,000

15 Somerset Avenue Buyers Agent | $1,470,000

Jen Sullivan Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Founding Agent of Compass Garden City Member of Luxury Division jennifer.sullivan@compass.com M: 516.361.7190

Jen Sullivan is a licensed real estate salesperson afﬁliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage. 516.517.4751

4 BD | 2 BA | $1,250,000 Open House | Saturday, January 6th & Sunday, January 7th | 12–3 PM Welcome home! Beautifully renovated four bedroom, two full bath expanded Cape situated mid-block on deep 146 ft property. The main level features an open and inviting layout with a spacious sun-lit living room, dining area, 2020 renovated open concept kitchen that seamlessly connects to the family room, adorned with floor-to-ceiling windows offering picturesque views of the enormous backyard. Two bedrooms and a beautiful bathroom complete the main level. Upstairs you will find the primary bedroom with a large walk-in closet, additional guest bedroom and updated full bathroom. Other highlights include: lower-level playroom, CAC, recessed lighting throughout, new landscaping, double wide driveway, large brick patio and low taxes. The open floor plan of this home and huge backyard make it the perfect setting for entertaining guests. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the charm and warmth of this special home.

Jen Sullivan Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Founding Agent of Compass Garden City Member of Luxury Division jennifer.sullivan@compass.com M: 516.361.7190 Jen Sullivan is a licensed real estate salesperson afﬁliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage. 516.517.4751

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Consistently Garden City’s top team.

GCRE completes year of giving

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Laura Carroll Licensed Real Estate Salesperson laura.carroll@compass.com M: 917.370.5354 | O: 516.408.2231

Scan for more info. Laura Carroll is a licensed real estate salesperson afﬁliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws.

Gary Rufrano, GCRE Trustee and Treasurer; Salvatore Ciaravino, GCRE Trustee, Secretary and Chairperson Of Membership; Frank Liantonio, GCRE Trustee, Vice President and Co-Chairperson Charitable Events Committee; Lauren Scarantino, GCRE Executive Board Member and Co-Chairperson Charitable Events Committee; Joe Farkas, GCRE Founding Trustee and President. Not shown: Brian Pinnola, GCRE Trustee, Vice President and Community Liaison; Tiffany Rufrano, Executive Board Member.

Over $135K donated to charities

Joseph Farkas, Founding Trustee and President of Garden City Real Estate Professionals Foundation (GCRE) announced that the 501(c)3 charitable foundation best known for supporting local charities that are important to the residents of the Village of Garden City and for its annual gala, Cocktails for a Cause, had completed its “Year of Giving” which for 2023 totaled over $135,000. Foundations receiving GCRE support included the Rix Family Foundation, For All Who Fight (www.forallwhofight.org), Charlie Schmitt’s, Charlies Champions Foundation (www.charlieschampions.com), Bobby Menges, I’m Not Done Yet Foundation) www.imnotdoneyetfoundation.org), Tomorrow Hope Foundation (www.tomorrowshopefoundation.org), The Interfaith Nutrition Network / THE INN (www. the-inn.org), the Juvenile Diabetes

Research Foundation /JDRF (www2. jdrf.org) and the NYU Langone Mineola Cancer Center for Kids (www.nyulangone.org) Mr. Farkas stated that this incredible giving is made possible through the generous donations of the GCRE members, all of whom are Garden City residents, along with support from their families, friends and colleagues. Mr. Farkas said “that while fund raising efforts across so many foundations had been challenging, the spirit of giving in Garden City was a very bright spot in a year otherwise overshadowed by geopolitical events and economic uncertainty for many. It is great to see a tight knit community remain active in support of one-another”. For information on how to have an important charity become recognized by GCRE, if you would like to become involved with GCRE or make a donation, please go to www.gcrepf.org.

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THANK YOU TO OUR LOYAL MEMBERS WHO SUPPORT OUR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO NEED IT Jared Appelbaum Erik Andersen Brett Bayduss Tommy Bennetter Harry Blair Greg Burke Christopher Bushart Donald Byrne Maxwell Cherwin Salvatore Ciaravino John Cook Brian Desiderio Michael Eng Joseph Farkas Steve Fenton Kris Ferranti Nicholas Forelli Steve Gaffney Chris Gorman Thomas Granville Jim Haggerty Tim Hay Thomas Hines

Steve Irace Paul Jaffey Amanda Keller Jack Kenny Michael Kaczynski Frank Liantonio Austin Lotito Dino Mangione Chris Martorano Thomas McCambridge Michael McCarthy Phil Minarcik Thomas Nappi Scott Newmark John Nero Linda O’Connor Christopher Palmer Jeff Pascale Maribeth Pietroaoli Brian Pinnola Bobby Porto Patrick Pryor Robert Quaco

Michael Regina Robert Reinhardt Nicholas Rigano Louis Rosado Gary Rufrano Tiffany Rufrano Phil Santantonio Robert Salvaticos Adam Szabo Lauren Scarantino Michael Schroder John Simone Terence Tener Paul Thomas Steven Vazquez Michael Ventre Michael Volpe Brian Von Schmid Jim Wenk David Westermann Matthew Whalen Heather Wykoff Brad Wolk

If you would like more information about the GCRE organization or how to contribute, please contact Joseph A. Farkas, President, Founding Trustee, at 516-455-1562, or visit www.gcrepf.com

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The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment & Gift Shop BY MELISSA JAEGER

Didn't get what you hoped for at Christmas? The A.T. Stewart Consignment and Gift Shop has lots of things to pamper yourself.

Sure! We were all excited to unpack all the festive Christmas decorations! What fun it was to hang the stockings by the fireplace which would surely be filled with goodies … all the while playing Christmas music to get you in the mood. And if you were lucky, you got to pick out the tree! And now Christmas and Little Christmas are done. And the clean-up begins… I personally dread the prospect of putting it all away. But I also use it as an excuse to cull through all the decorations to see what items I may not have used this year. This year, for instance, I focused on decorating with retro and vintage Santas, so the nutcrackers that I’ve been collecting over the years remained in the storage tubs. Do you find that your tastes have changed? Or maybe you’ve downsized and can no longer use all those decorations. Why not donate them to the Exchange? We especially love the vintage ornaments and decorations. Call us or drop them off during our normal business hours. For those of you who are new to our community and/or are unfamiliar with us, I want to explain who we are, and why you may want to donate or consign your items to the A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment and Gift Shop. First off, you need to know that most of our friends refer to us as “The Exchange.”

Who Are We?

The Exchange Consignment and Gift Shop was established in 2006 as a fund-raising mechanism for The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) and its museum. All the proceeds from our sales benefit the building’s upkeep and preservation. And when the Exchange first opened, it was also envisioned that the shop would offer an unique local shopping experience; shopping while doing good for our community. Indeed, we are one of only a few consignment shops to directly benefit an historical society. Southold and Shelter Island come to mind. People are always pleasantly surprised by the look and feel of the Shop. And no funky odors! Our staff of approximately 30 are ALL volunteers. We are housed in the lower level of the TGCHS Museum located at 109 Eleventh Street. As you drive up the pebble driveway and park in the back, you’ll see our awning over the door.

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What is Consignment?

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Consignment is resale of new/nearly new merchandise, at less-than-new prices. Sounds a lot like a thrift shop

you might be thinking. Unlike thrift shops, however, we pay consignors 50% of the selling price for their items. And, if you’ve been in our Shop, you quickly realize the look, feel and the quality of the merchandise is wholly different.

Why Consign?

• You are moving and looking to downsize. • Perhaps you just want to refresh your home décor. • On a more philanthropic level, you may want to do some good by selling your items through the Shop, since the proceeds support the TGCHS Museum. Remember: the money raised in the Shop helps to defray the expenses and upkeep of the TGCHS Museum.

What Can You Consign?

• Our best sellers – jewelry (costume & fine), lamps, mirrors, and fine crystal (Waterford, Baccarat, Tiffany) • We also take/accept silver, purses/wallets, fine china, furniture, artwork, and collectibles. All items are in new or nearly new condition. • Sorry – no clothing or shoes. And no appliances. • Consignments are done Wednesday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. by appointment ONLY. • Please call (516) 746-8900 to set up an appointment. • Unsure if your items are appropriate to consign? Email photos to store@atstewartexchange.org and be sure to include sizing info. You will generally receive a response the same day.

Can I Donate?

Yes! We love donations! Please don’t leave donated items outside the shop when we are closed. We want your items, but we don’t want them to get ruined, especially during inclement weather. Email the store at store@ atstewartexchange.org and I will work with you to arrange a drop-off time. I check the email every day, even when we’re closed. Remember: all the profits from the Consignment Shop support the maintenance and upkeep of TGCHS Museum. Thanks to your generous support, work on the outside façade of the Museum is almost complete. The shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street. Shop Hours: Mon – Fri: 10–4 p.m., (Wednesday until 6 p.m.) Saturday 12 noon–4 p.m. For more information, please call (516) 746-8900.

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Please remove tree Village, and moving forward with a stands, strands of electric lights and project of this scope based on anec- plastic bags from the discarded trees, dotal evidence would not be accept- wreaths and garland and cooperate able. What is important to remember with your neighbors by disposing of in this journey is that any project at them only on the scheduled collecSt. Paul’s must have widespread sup- tion days. port because a bond resolution will need to be passed for the funding. Please join the Garden City The challenge in 2024 is identifying the project that is most likely to have Environmental Advisory Board the community support needed to be for a roundtable discussion on sustainability! The meeting will take executed. With the help of the Advisory place at Village Hall and by Zoom Committee, we have begun identify- on January 10, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. The ing and reaching out to stakeholders, roundtable discussion is open to all we are working to identify the best community members interested, firm to assist us with this undertak- and this year we will be joined by ing which will include a thorough leading sustainable development needs assessment and statistically educator Dr. James Groves, a valid polling by an independent com- faculty member in the University of pany, and we have committee mem- Virginia Engineering School. There bers who are focused on researching will be an emphasis on volunteer community centers to share with res- and career opportunities in the idents how they serve residents in growing field of sustainability. 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Excessive speed An Edgemere Road motorist was charged with excessive speed and passing a stop sign on December 28th.

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Identity theft On December 29th a victim reported that their identity was stolen and used to open multiple unauthorized bank accounts.

Identity theft, larceny arrest On December 28th Garden City Detectives arrested a 46-year-old male for allegedly stealing a victim’s credit card and using it to buy merchandise and get a tattoo. He was charged with Identity Theft and Larceny.

Unlicensed operation A Clinton Road motorist was charged with unlicensed operation and excessive speed on December 29th.

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When I attended Stewart School (my favorite school!) many years ago, when it was fourth grade through sixth, I have fond memories of Christmas. I can remember coming into school at that time of year and seeing faculty standing outside the gym by a large Christmas tree in their own little musical group playing Christmas carols. Led by Tom Wagner, the school’s incredible music teacher (band, orchestra etc...) and Mr. Muller (gym teacher) they sounded great. The Stewart School music programs (concerts and musicals) were fantastic in those years. So, recently, I took the above photo at Stewart School On the fight you see a Menorah for the Jewish holiday of Chanukah and on the left?? A snowman, an elf, an ornament, a moose and a penguin. Really?! Was this an attempt to represent the Christian holiday of Christmas (Christ’s Mass)? Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ over 2,000 years ago in a manger. So, a manger would be the appropriate display. Now, I understand in our world today a public school may not want to get involved in “religious displays.” However, once you put a Menorah out you’ve done just that. You didn’t put out a dreidel, you put a Menorah. Which, by the way, I am more than happy to celebrate everyone’s holidays. I think children and adults alike should learn more about other cultures, customs and traditions. The more we know about each other the better the world would be. That’s one of the things that makes America great - you are free to believe and worship anyway you like. Having said all that, just don’t short change Christmas. There is a lot of folklore associated with Christmas, but let’s not forget what we are celebrating. Over 2,000 years have passed since the birth of Jesus and he remains the central figure of over one-third of the world’s population. When you think of all the armies and navies, all the kings and queens, all the political figures - all of them put together have not affected human existence on this planet as powerfully as this one individual. He deserves to be celebrated with more than a “penguin.” Hopefully, next year, Stewart School will give it a little more thought.

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Santa arrives!! To the delight of children and their parents

Merry Christmas!! The Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) held its annual West End Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 8. Broadway Bound dancers and singers, under the outstanding direction of owner Debbie Tavernese, performed, and Marc Viola of Ready in Ten sang many favorite Christmas tunes. The WPOA thanks supporters John Parks, owner of the

Attendees enjoyed hot chocolate donated by John Parks of the Stewart Manor Country Club. Helping to serve the cocoa are WPOA Director of Police, Fire and Safety Chris DelliCarpini and his son, on the right, and from left, Nassau County Legislator John Giuffre and WPOA President Vernice.

Stewart Manor Country Club, who provided hot chocolate, and All Island Dermatology/Dr. Joseph Onorato. A warm “thank-you” goes out to the Village of Garden City’s Board of Trustees, Administration, Parks, Police and Fire departments for their contributions. After the countdown to the tree lighting, the crowd sang “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” and Jolly Old St. Nick himself arrived at 7 p.m. sharp with a special treat for all the boys and girls! Special thanks to the Garden City Volunteer Fire Department, this year under Chief Matthew Pearn, for making this special moment happen.

President RoseAnn Vernice introduces singer/MC Marc Viola of Ready in Ten.

Broadway Bound owner Debbie Tavernese (far left, back row), and her dance and singing group pose after an extraordinary performance.

Gathering for the West End Christmas Tree Lighting are (from left) State Assemblyman Ed Ra, Village Trustee Bruce Torino, WPOA Vice President Maureen Traxler Dellacona, WPOA President RoseAnn Vernice, Village Trustee Michele Harrington, Chamber of Commerce Secretary Melissa Cunha, Town Councilman Tom Muscarella, Nassau County Legislator John Giuffre and Garden City Chamber President John Wilton.

Joining the festive event are (from left) Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan, WPOA President RoseAnn Vernice, Chamber of Commerce President John Wilton, Village Trustee Michele Harrington, and Village Trustee Bruce Torino.

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THIS WEEK AT ROTARY Rotary assists Faith Mission with food & clothing items for those in need

To close out Rotary’s 2023 year of service, The Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club held its second food drive for Faith Mission, to support our neighbors in the need of necessary food items and warm coats and cold weather attire. Rotary’s latest pre-holiday service supported Faith Mission located at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 132 Jefferson Ave., Mineola, NY. Rotary thanks members of the Garden City community for all their help, support and contributions to supply much needed food and winter clothing to our Mineola neighbors in the most need. Garden City High School students, under the leadership of Mrs. Michele DeCollibus ran an enormous food drive for non-perishable food items that entirely filled a van. Dr. Erin McKinstry, with her student Fashion Club, collected two large cartons filled with gently used coats, hats, scarves and gloves. The Garden City Middle School GSA Club, under the leadership of Ms. Alison Fasulo, Ms. Kristen Jendras and Ms. Erica Messier, collected six enormous bags of coats and jackets. Rotary thanks community members who dropped off items at collection points. Faith Mission, under the supervision of Mary Joesten, Chair- woman and President, serves everyone who comes through its door in need of food, warm

Members of Garden City High School’s Fashion Club display coats collected for Faith Mission. coats and other needed items for children and adults alike. Faith Mission provides a pantry from which those in need can receive food items to take with them on Saturday Mornings between 10am and 12pm. They can also select donated clothing and needed items at no cost. While the 2023 pre-holiday Food and Coat drive has been completed, Faith Mission welcomes donations yearround. Food and gently used clothing may be dropped off on Thursdays between 9 and 11am. Rotary is pleased to count Faith Mission as one of its on-going services.

Join Rotary Next Tuesday, January 9 as we welcome Book Fairies Ambassador

Help us welcome Glenn Seidman to Rotary’s lunch meeting next Tuesday, 12:15, at Mineola’s Davenport Press Restaurant. Book Fairies Ambassador Seidman will offer an informative presentation about Book Fairies, one of the region’s premier organizations which serves individuals that lack the resources to stock school and classroom libraries. Rotary members and guests are urged to bring new and gently used books to the meeting and give to Club

President Meg Norris; or, community members may drop off books at the Garden City News Office at 821 Franklin Ave, Suite 208 during business hours. Join Rotary on Tuesday January 23, 12:15 at Mineola’s Davenport Press Garden City Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan will report on current Village concerns & activities. Rotary lunch meetings are held throughout the year on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in the private dining room at Mineola’s Davenport Press restaurant and are open to the public. To join us (fee, $40), please email Meg Norris, Club Co-President, at editor@gcnews.com to reserve.

Longtime resident sworn in as newest Library trustee

Linda Ryan, a 30-year resident of Garden City, took her oath of office Wednesday, January 3, 2024 to become the Library Board of Trustees’ newest member. Ms. Ryan replaces former Vice Chair Germaine Greco. Ms. Ryan is no stranger to librarianship. She has spent most of her career in legal and higher education and served as director of the Rittenberg Law Library at St. John’s University School of Law for many years, where she also taught in the University’s Master’s in Library Science program. Further, Ms. Ryan was the director of the Palmer School of Library and Information Science at C.W. Post. Ms. Ryan joins fellow Library Board members J. Randolph Colahan, chair, Lola Nouryan, vice chair, Mary Maguire and Colleen Foley.

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Trump and the Supreme Court BY BOB MORGAN, JR. It may not be an ideal situation during this presidential year, but Donald J. Trump will definitely be a major part of the Supreme. Court's docket in the next few months. The first major issue relates to the determination by the Colorado Supreme Court, and also by the Maine Secretary of State, that Mr. Trump is ineligible to appear on the ballot in those states. Mr. Trump was found in violation of Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment, adopted after the Civil War, which prohibits from federal office persons who, after taking an oath to support the Constitution, engage in an insurrection against the United States. It is unclear whether Section 3 applies to the office of President or whether states, as opposed to the federal government, have authority to take action under this provision. And more fundamentally, it is debatable whether the events of January 6, 2021, can fairly be characterized as an insurrection. And even if there was an insurrection, it is far from clear whether Mr. Trump's speech just before the assault on the Capitol constituted engaging in an insurrection or simply protected, if outrageous, speech. Mr. Trump has never been convicted of, or even been charged with, incitement of insurrection. But the section 3 issue is not the only issue that likely will get a quick resolution. Mr. Trump contends that he is entitled to immunity for all official acts during his presidency. Trump is indisputably entitled to have this motion adjudicated before commencement of his trial brought by Jack Smith relating to the January 6 protests, which is currently scheduled for March 4. Mr. Trump may have an uphill fight in his immunity claim. Although the Court did take a broad view of immunity in a civil case brought against Richard Nixon, it is unclear whether it would be willing to extend

this decision to a criminal proceeding. Mr. Trump's position would be stronger if the Constitution directly addressed this issue. Mr. Smith wanted this immunity issue resolved immediately by the Supreme Court, but the Court rejected this request. Mr. Smith's motive was quite clear - he wanted no delay in the March 4 start date of a trial where he seems to have a favorable judge and likely a favorable jury pool. However, he is now likely to suffer some delay as the immunity issue is taken up by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals and then presumably the Supreme Court. Obviously, Mr. Smith's greatest fear is that Mr. Trump will be able to push the trial past election day. If elected, Mr. Trump will be able to pardon himself or direct the Justice Department not to proceed with the prosecution. Finally, the Court will also be adjudicating the legality and scope of Section 1512(c), the basis for two of the most important charges brought against Mr. Trump. The Court recently accepted an appeal brought by a convicted January 6 protestor challenging this section. Section 1512(c) was enacted as a catchall provision in legislation relating to document tampering during the Enron investigations. Section 1512(c) prohibits anyone from "corruptly" obstructing, influencing or impeding an official proceeding. The key issue is what "corruptly" means, since the statute otherwise would prohibit constitutionally protected activity, and whether the term apples to the January 6 protesters. To the extent that the Court's decision limits or eliminate Section 1512(c)'s applicability to Mr. Trump's conduct, it would likely further delay or derail Mr. Smith's prosecution. Like it or not, the road to the White House may run through the Supreme Court.

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Garden City’s Senior Center is open. Please visit the Senior Center Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for further information on activities and events!

Yoga Classes

We now have chair yoga at the Senior Center on Tuesday 11:15, Friday at 12:15 and mat yoga Thursday at 11:15. New Date and Levels: We will again be offering our adult evening Yoga classes at the Senior Center, on Monday nights. Our 8-week session costs $80.00 beginning January 22. Register at the Recreation office or at the Senior Center (see Felicia) Classes are as follows: • 6:15–7:15 p.m.: BeginnerYoga • 7:30-8:30 p.m.: Intermediate Level

Trip to Nassau County Museum of Art

Garden City Recreation and Parks will be hosting a guided tour of the Nassau County Museum of Art and lunch at Davenport Press in Mineola on Tuesday, January 16. Time: 10:45 (The recreation bus departs from the lot across from the Senior Center) Museum tour: 11:30 – 12:30 (bus departs museum for lunch at 12:45) Lunch at Davenport Press: 1:15–2:45 (bus departs Davenport to head back at 3:00) Cost for museum: $20.00 check payable to “Nassau County Museum of Art” Cost for lunch: $44.00 CASH (includes tax and tip). Bring the day of

the trip. Lunch consists of: salad, a choice of four entrees, dessert, tea and coffee. Please register at the front desk of the Senior Center with the $20.00 check made payable to “Nassau County Museum of Art” by January 5. Bring the cash for lunch the day of the trip.

A Trip to “A Chorus Line”

Saturday, February 24, at 2 p.m. The Argyle Theatre in Babylon (An Equity Theatre) The Recreation bus will leave the Senior Center at 12:30 p.m. Cost: $63. Please make checks payable to “The Argyle Theatre.” To register, please visit the Senior Center front desk.

Pizza Luncheon

Wednesday, January 24, at noon Cost: $6 (Make checks payable to the "Inc. Village of Garden City"). Space is limited, please register at the Senior Center Front Desk.

The Beatles’ Arrival 60 Years Ago

Thursday, January 25, from 12:30 – 2 p.m. Garden City Recreation and Parks will present a lecture by John Ellis Kordes:“"The Beatles’ Arrival 60 Years Ago” on Thursday, January 25. Join John for a look at the immense impact the Beatles had on the culture, fashion, hair styles and music industry from when they arrived in America 60 years ago. He will even include a video of their arrival at the JFK airport.

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Teen Advisory Board

Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta meets with teen volunteers during the December meeting of the Teen Advisory Board, which was held Tuesday, December 5, at the Library.

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Enjoy a good book amongst friends. The Book Club meets every 6 weeks to discuss the page-turner of choice. For upcoming book club events, please email WelcomingClubBookClub@ gmail.com. The Welcoming Club of Garden City would like to extend our warmest wishes for 2024! We hope this new year brings an abundance of good health and happiness to our wonderful village residents!

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Calling All Sponsors!

The Welcoming Club of Garden City is actively seeking local businesses, merchants, and individuals to sponsor the 2023–2024 season. Sponsorships start at $550 for the year and are a great way to promote your business across the Welcoming Club of Garden City social media channels and at our exciting events planned throughout the year. Sponsorship donations are tax deductible and 100% of the sponsorship fee goes directly to this year’s chosen charity, P.E.A.C.E Afterschool Program. For more information, please email Philanthropic Chair Lindsay Weber at GCPhilanthropic@gmail.com.

Upcoming Events Book Club

The Book Club’s next selection is “The Woman in Me” by Britney Spears. In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice—her truth—was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. “The Woman in Me” reveals for the first time her incredible journey—and the strength at the core of one of the greatest performers in pop music history. Book Club will meet on Tuesday, January 9, at 7:45 p.m. Please RSVP to welcomingclubbookclub@gmail.com if

Craft Club

The Craft Club is a great way to meet with friends and get crafty. No experience necessary. We meet every few months to create a seasonal craft. If you are interested in joining, please email GCCraftClub@gmail.com.

Supper Club

Bring your significant others out for this one! This is a great way to make new friends as a couple. You will be paired up with 3-4 other couples to set up a rotation of dinner events. Host your new friends at home or head out to try local restaurants. Please email GCSupper@gmail. com for more information.

Bunco

This simple dice game is usually played in a group of 12. It is a great way to meet people and make new friends. The game is easy to learn and fun to play. If you are interested, please contact WelcomingClubBunco@gmail.com.

Toddler Activities

A great way for you and your little ones to make new friends. Activities include stroller walks each week around our beautiful village and a visit to the park. We also set up playgroups with kids of similar age. Please email welcomingclubtoddleractivities@gmail. com for more information.

IN MEMORIAM Jane Trotter DuMont Colahan

Jane Trotter DuMont Colahan, affectionately known as “Ga”, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2023. Born to Marion DeGroff DuMont and Randolph E. DuMont on February 12, 1928, she had deep roots as a Garden City resident since the 1930s, and graduated from the Garden City Public Schools, followed by Penn Hall and Adelphi University. “Ga” will be greatly missed. However, her family takes comfort knowing she is reunited with her husband of 52 years, Joseph Donald Colahan, affectionately known as “Da”, and beloved Jesus. Jane was a devoted mother to three children, Joseph Randolph Colahan (Elena) of Garden City, Peter DuMont Colahan (Jane) of Norwalk, Connecticut and Laurie Jane Burke of Garden City. Adored Ga to nine Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren, with one more Great Grandchild on the way. Jane is also survived by her sister Nancy Leslie and preceded in death by her sister Maryann Stevens. Jane’s ever constant love and joy was her family and the family-centered way of life in Garden City, where she embodied heart and soul the Village tradition of quality and understated elegance. Over the years of her marriage, blissful family days were spent with her own at her homes on Nassau Point, Cutchogue and John’s Island, Florida. With long time friends, Jane enjoyed lively games of bridge and golf at Cherry Valley Country Club, John’s Island Club and North Fork

Jane DuMont Colahan Country Club. Graceful and truly beautiful even to her last breath, please remember Ga with love when you hear her favorite musical pieces: Jesu Joy, Silver Bells and her shared song with Donald, Paper Moon. The wake was held on Sunday, December 31st, at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home, Garden City. The Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, January 2nd, at St. Joseph’s Church, Garden City. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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Come join the fun and make a difference! We invite you to join the club! For just $50 a year, you will have access to lots of great events and many fun members-only clubs and events. Complete the easy online membership form today at www.thegardencitywelcomingclub. org in the “Join” section of the website. While you are there, browse the site for lots of great information about the club.

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Teen volunteers make cards with positive messages during the program Kindness Cards for Community Service, which was held Wednesday, December 6, at the Library.

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IN MEMORIAM

Richard O’Shea

Richard M. O’Shea 08/16/1937 – 12/31/2023

Richard O’Shea died on the cusp of a New Year, taking with him 86 years of humor, friendship, fatherhood, and grace. Born in Los Angeles in 1937, Rick grew up in the glow of old-time Hollywood, rubbing elbows with his father’s friends — from Hitchcock to Cary Grant, and from Ingrid Bergman to John Wayne, Rick was surrounded by fame at an early age. Rick and family moved to Garden City, NY in the early 1950s, attending Chaminade High School (Class of ‘55) and Holy Cross College (Class of ‘59) before sailing the Indian and Pacific Oceans on a destroyer in service of the country he loved. Rick worked in the entertainment industry as a producer for Time-Life Films, Westinghouse Broadcasting, and the Mike Douglas Show; he was the Executive Director of both the

Young Presidents Organization and the US Tennis Association despite a sub-par serve and volley game. In his later years, Rick managed a thoroughbred horse farm on Long Island, finding joy and fulfillment in a career working with and around animals. Rick married the love of his life, Stella Clark, in 1960, and they remained married for 63 years until his passing. Rick loved music of all kinds and introduced his children to the best rock and roll on the planet, his time at Woodstock in the summer of ‘69 helping him curate timeless music they grew to love. He was a dedicated Little League coach (The Rick O’Shea Bullets!), a voracious reader, especially of the US Civil War, a fan of the Brooklyn Dodgers and Notre Dame football, and he was a proud, long-suffering New York Mets fan. Also, Rick never met a cold Budweiser he didn't befriend. Rick was predeceased by his beloved dog, Lucy, who brought him endless companionship. Rick is survived by his wife Stella, and his children and their spouses, Dan O’Shea and Kathleen Lehman, Kara and Ted Lord, Molly and the late Jack Piercy, Tim and Kathleen O’Shea, and Mike and Jeanette O’Shea as well as his grandchildren Teddy and Griffin Lord, Sam and Maisie O’Shea, Maggie and the late Quinn Lehman-O’Shea, and Stella and Mickey O’Shea. He is predeceased by his parents, Daniel and Helen O’Shea, and his two brothers, Dan and Terry O’Shea. May his humor, gentle nature, and wry smile live on in our hearts. Calling hours are at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home in Garden City on Friday, January 5 from 4-8pm. Funeral Mass to be held at St. Mary’s Church in Roslyn, NY on Saturday, January 6 at 10:30am. In lieu of flowers, donate to your public library in honor of Rick’s love of books.

IN MEMORIAM Richard T. Weiss

Richard Theodore Weiss of Garden City and Nassau Point, New York passed away peacefully at home on December 29, 2023, at the age of 94. Richard was predeceased by his wife, Shirley Phillips Weiss in 2012, and his brother J. Rodney Weiss in 1993. Richard is survived by his three children, Susan Phillips Frommann (Bruce), Richard Theodore Weiss, Jr. (Lisa) and Elizabeth Phillips Weiss. He is survived by his two grandchildren, Kiersten Weiss and Erik Weiss, and his step-grandson Christopher Frommann. Richard was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 17,1929, raised

in Garden City, and was a lifetime Garden City resident. He worked as a Professional Mechanical Engineer employed by the Long Island Railroad after his Naval Service as a Lieutenant in the Korean War. Richard was active in the Garden City Men's Club and the Mercedes Benz Club of America. He was a member of the Cherry Valley Country Club for many years. Richard lived a long and happy life and was a devoted father and grandfather. Richard was interred at Cutchogue Cemetery, Cutchogue, NY. Please consider a donation in his name to Hospice Care, 99 Sunnyside Blvd., Woodbury, NY.

IN MEMORIAM Charles A. DeBenedittis June 13, 1931 - December 29, 2023

Charles Anthony DeBenedittis, 92, of Garden City, New York (formerly of Bayside, Queens) passed away on December 29, 2023. Charles was born and raised in Brooklyn, together with his siblings Carmela, Anthony and Josephine, to the late Louise (nee Tarricone) and Anthony DeBenedittis, both immigrants from Italy. He graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School and Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, becoming licensed as a Civil Engineer. He served as a First Lieutenant in the US Army Corps of Engineers, receiving a Bronze Star for his service in Korea. After returning from Korea, he married Marie, who was to become his lifelong wife and faithful companion. Together, they raised their four children in their family home in Bayside, Queens, where both were active in their local church and in civic affairs. Charles had a long and successful career as a civil engineer, first working for Tishman Realty & Construction and then for Tishman Speyer Properties, retiring as Senior Managing Director, leading the Design and Construction Department. He was deeply fulfilled and energized by his profession, and it was an expression of his gifts. As his colleague wrote, "He loved his work, and took genuine, great interest in nurturing the skills and talents of everyone who was lucky enough to work with him." His sense of humor was celebrated long after he retired. He was able to make significant contributions to the urban cityscapes on four continents, consulting on tall buildings throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America. He was acknowledged with numerous awards for his contributions to construction technology in tall buildings, most notably the Henry Turner Prize, awarded at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC. Yet for all of his professional success, he was mostly touched by the enduring importance of family and his experiences growing up amongst his tight-knit immigrant relatives, learning from them the importance of honesty and hard work. Charles could always be found in his garden, where he took immense pleasure in tending to his cov-

Charles A. DeBenedittis eted tomatoes (which he would insist that all visitors eat or take home), or in previous gardens – considering exactly the best way to protect his fig trees from winter frost. Charles was committed to the belief that “To whom much has been given, much is expected”. To that end, he was extremely generous in his stewardship of the church, benefactor for religious and healthcare organizations, and support of family members. In addition to his wife, Marie, he leaves behind his children -- Charles Jr., Lisa, Robert and his wife Caroline, Paul and his wife, Ann; his cherished eight grandchildren, of whom he was so very proud, and whose growth and achievements he championed: Eric, Olivia, Matthew, Diana, Siena, Carine, Stephen, and Elena, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral arrangements were handled by Fairchild Sons Funeral Home. Visitation took place on Tuesday January 2, and Wednesday January 3. A Funeral Mass was said on Thursday, January 4th at St. Joseph R.C. Church, Garden City. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any of Marie and Charles' favorite charities: Catholic Relief Services, Covenant House Habitat for Humanity International, Inc., Lighthouse International, The Carter Center.

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IN MEMORIAM Howard F. Smith

On January 1, 2024, after a brave and valiant fight with Alzheimer’s, Howard F. Smith, of Garden City, age 74, peacefully left this world with his wife, Patricia, and his two daughters by his side. Born Howard Francis Smith, on September 14, 1949 in Brooklyn to his predeceased parents, Frank T Smith and Eileen Wall, Howard was the sixth of ten children. His brothers and sisters are Kenneth, Lenore (deceased), Rusty (deceased), Francis (deceased), Charlie (deceased), Karen, Jeffery, Gretchen (deceased) and Timothy. He is survived by his brother-in-laws Neil Outcault (Linda) and Robert Outcault (Ellen, deceased). He is predeceased by his sister-in-law Sister Mary Richard and his brother-in-law Richard Outcault (Sheila, deceased). Howard grew up in Garden City, and graduated from Garden City High School in 1968.. It was there

he met the love of his life, his high school sweetheart, Patricia Outcault, in which the two of them grew a life together out of love. Married May 1, 1971 at Westbury Manor, they spent 52 years happily married. Affectionately, he referred to his wife as, “his bride”, til the very end. Howard is survived by his two daughters and three grandchildren. His eldest, Deirdre Ferraro (Joseph), of Oakland Gardens and his younger daughter, Katherine Carpentier (David) of Garden City. Famously known as being a family man, he would state his greatest accomplishments in life were raising his two daughters. He loved his son-in-laws, David and Joe and saw reflections of himself in these men. His favorite role in life was that of a grandfather. He proudly was the grandfather of Annie, Benjamin and Aiden. He treasured his time with his grandchildren and loved babysitting and spending time with each one of them.

He was everyone’s favorite uncle and his nieces and nephews will miss him very much. Howard retired as Vice President from JP Morgan after working for them for 35 years. It allowed him to see the world and visit many places such as London, Paris, Brussels, Munich, Singapore and Tokyo. Howard would embark on adventures such as skydiving, white water rafting and snowboarding. His most memorable adventure was his 14 day African Safari trip to Kenya. Known for his infectious laugh, big smile, kind eyes, his dry sense of humor and his wit, his friends and family are going to miss him very much. A brave soul who loved and remembered all of his family, right up til the very end. The wake will be held at Fairchild’s Funeral Home, 1201 Franklin Avenue in Garden City on Sunday, January 7 from 3-7pm. The funeral will be held at St. Anne’s Catholic Church

Howard F. Smith on Dartmouth Street in Garden City on Monday, January 8 at 10 am followed by a Catholic burial at Holy Rood on 111 Old Country Road in Westbury.

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WHAT’S NEW AT THE GARDEN CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY

It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults Through the Library Teen Crafternoon: DIY Ceramic Mugs

Design your own ceramic mug using acrylic paint and permanent markers during Teen Crafternoon: DIY Ceramic Mugs on Saturday, January 6, at 3 p.m. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Registration began Tuesday, December 26, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Bookmarks for Community Service

Earn community service by creating bookmarks for Garden City Public Library patrons! Each volunteer will receive 10 bookmarks to color, decorate, and write positive or library/book themed messages. These bookmarks will be available to patrons to take at the Library. To participate, please register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Volunteers can register once each week for six weeks for the Winter season as follows: • Registration Week One: Monday, January 8, at 10 a.m. to Friday, January 12 at 4 p.m. • Registration Week Two: Monday, January 15, at 10 a.m. to Friday, January 19 at 4 p.m. • Registration Week Three: Monday, January 22, at 10 a.m. to Friday, January 26 at 4 p.m. • Registration Week Four: Monday, January 29, at 10 a.m. to Friday, February 2 at 4 p.m. • Registration Week Five: Monday, February 5, at 10 a.m. to Friday, February 9 at 4 p.m. • Registration Week Six: Monday, February 12, at 10 a.m. to Friday, February 16 at 4 p.m. Bookmarks should be returned no later than Tuesday, February 29. Registrants will be asked to pick up their bookmarks at the Library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return 10 completed bookmarks in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive two hours for every 10 bookmarks they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

The next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board will be held on Tuesday, January 9, at 4 p.m. Registration

began Tuesday, January 2, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). The meeting is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. If you are interested in helping to come up with programming ideas, volunteer ideas, or social media outreach ideas for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12, consider joining the Teen Advisory Board. Online applications are available at https://www.gardencitypl.org/teen-advisory-board-application/ Applicants should be in Grades 6–12.

Teen Paint Night

Join us on Wednesday, January 10, at 7 p.m. for Teen Paint Night. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Registration is required and beganTuesday, January 2, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tween Thursdays: Candle Collage Craft

Join us for Tween Thursdays and get creative during our Candle Collage Craft program! Tweens will make a candle holder using decoupage, tissue paper, and a tea light. This program is for tweens in Grades 4–7 and is a joint program with the Children’s and Young Adult Departments. The program will be held Thursday, January 11, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and began Tuesday, January 2, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. It is Library policy that parents of children under 10 attending a program remain at the Library throughout and meet the child upon completion of the program. Tweens in Grades 6 and 7 who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tree Ornaments for Community Service: Heart Ornaments

Earn community service by painting ornaments for the Garden City Public Library’s Tweens and Teens Department’s Ornament Tree! Each volunteer will receive three ornaments and a set of paint pens to decorate their ornaments at home. Paint pens must be returned to the Library. These ornaments will be used to decorate our new ornament tree each month! For the month of January ornaments are hearts, which will be used to decorate the Tweens and Teens Ornament Tree in February. Registration begins

Tuesday, January 16, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Completed ornaments must be returned by Thursday, January 25 to the Library. Registrants will be asked to pick up their ornaments at the Library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return three decorated ornaments and their set of paint pens in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive two hours for every three ornaments they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Volunteers Needed: Reading Pals

Volunteer to read to and then do a craft with children ages PreK–Grade 2 during the program Reading Pals! The January session will be held on Tuesday, January 16. The Reading Pals program runs from 4 p.m.– 4:30 p.m. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 3:30 p.m. to review the material before the start of the program and stay until 5 p.m. to help clean up. Volunteers must be in Grades 6-12 only. Registration to volunteer begins Tuesday, January 9, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons

Join us for Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons and learn how to play the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons by participating in one of our monthly Dungeons and Dragons Meet-Ups! Beginners are welcome! Each meet-up will feature a new self-contained, one-shot adventure and players will be assigned premade characters to play. Please register via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this program. The January session will be held Thursday, January 18, at 4 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, January 9, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper. Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Volunteers Needed: LEGO Club

Volunteer to help children Grades K-5 during the monthly Children's program LEGO Club! The January session will be held on Tuesday, January 23. The LEGO Club program runs from 4PM-4:45PM. Volunteers are asked to arrive at

3:30PM to help set-up before the start of the program and stay after to help clean up until 5:15 p.m. Volunteers must be in Grades 6–12 only. Registration to volunteer begins Tuesday, January 16, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Gamers

Kick off the weekend with our Teen Gamers program! We will have our Nintendo Switch consoles for teens to use as well as tabletop board games and Magic: The Gathering cards for teens to play with. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 and will be held Friday, January 26, at 3:30 p.m.. Registration begins Tuesday, January 16, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Friendship Bracelets for Community Service

Make friendship bracelets for friends and Library patrons during Friendship Bracelets for Community Service, which will be held on Monday, January 29, at the Library. Inspired by the Taylor Swift Eras Tour, create Friendship Bracelets to trade and give to friends and for the Library to give to patrons. At least one bracelet you make must be used for the Library to give out to patrons in order to earn community service. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, January 23, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Volunteers Needed: Preschool DUPLO LEGO Club

Volunteer to help children Grades K-5 during the monthly Children’s program LEGO Club! The January session will be held on Tuesday, January 30. The LEGO Club program runs from 4 p.m.–4:45 p.m. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 3:30 p.m. to help set-up before the start of the program and stay after to help clean up until 5:15 p.m. Volunteers must be in Grades 6–12 only. Registration to volunteer begins Tuesday, January 23, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This pro-

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gram has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

VolunTeen Artists

Are you artistic? Then join us on Wednesday, January 31, at 6 p.m. for our VolunTeen Artists program and work on art projects for the Library! Participants will earn community

service by participating in this program. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Registration begins Tuesday, January 23, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

GC Library Board to meet There will be a Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the large meeting room on the lower level. The meeting will move immediately into Executive Session. At approx-

imately 7:30 the meeting will move out of Executive Session to discuss the Agenda. Further details will be posted when available on the Library’s website, www.gardencitypl.org.

Roof replacement project continues The Garden City Public Library is undergoing a major roof replacement project. This includes restoration of the masonry and removal of the previous roof, which includes asbestos abatement. There are large containers in the parking lot marked off with cones, west of the building, to store tools and collect

properly discarded debris. The abatement work is being done outside of the building and outside of time staff and patrons are on premise. This ongoing work has no impact on Library hours and services. Signs are posted on Library entrances.

Teen Holiday Party

Monday Movies

Monday Movies presented by the Friends of the Garden City Library:

January 2024

1/08: “Oppenheimer” - 2023, 180 min 1/15: “Blackberry” - 2023, 120 min 1/23: “A Haunting in Venice” - 2023, 103 min 1/29: “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” - 2023, 154 min

January 2024 Programs

Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving

Saturday, January 6, 2024 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Receive 10% reduction on automobile/liability insurance and qualify for a license point reduction. Registration in person at the Garden City Public Library. Space is limited, so check with the Reference Department for availability. Register separately for each person. Proper ID is required when registering an absentee party. You must bring a $30 check made payable to “Empire Safety Council” and current Library card with you to register. Bring your valid New York State driver's license and a pen to class. Contact Adult Services (516)742-8405 ext. 5236. Email: Speakingofbooks@ gardencitypl.org

Dennis Raverty - Chagall

Thursday, January 11, from 1– 2 p.m. Dr. Dennis Raverty — speaker, author and art historian — will explain how Marc Chagall created an enchanted world of fairy tales from his Russian background and the avant-garde art world of Paris. Less well-known are his more tragic themes, such as the crucifixions he painted in response to the rise of antisemitism and Nazism between the wars. No registration is required.

Organize Me - - What Stays and What Goes? Monday, January 15, from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

in the Large Meeting Room Professional organizers and co-authors of the self-help book “Beyond Tidy” Marie Limpert and Annmarie Brogan will teach you techniques on how to make well thought-out decisions on what to keep in your spaces and what to let go. They will answer questions and provide solutions to common challenges that get people stuck. Registration is required on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) beginning December 18, 2023, at 10 a.m. Contact Adult Services - 516-742-8405 ext. 5236 or email: Speaking of books@ gardencitypl.org This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Your Home’s Electric - Hands-On Workshop

Sunday, January 21, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room A hands-on workshop following Brian Schnee of KL Home Inspection Services LLC lecture about your home’s electrical system. Put to use some of the practical tips learned about how the electrical system in your house provides appropriate power to satisfy your electric needs safely. Topics to be discussed include: Learn: • how to wire a basic outlet (where the power enters the outlet) • how to connect wires to a light switch • how to connect wires to a light • about stripping wire • and understand the importance of different color wires Registration is required on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) beginning December 18, 2023, at 10 a.m. Contact Adult Services - 516-7428405 ext. 5236 or email: Speaking of books@gardencitypl.org This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

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Teens decorate gingerbread cookies during the Teen Holiday Party, which was held Wednesday, December 27, at the Library.

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WHAT’S NEW AT THE GARDEN CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY

News from the Children’s Room Winter 2024 Programming Tween Thursday

Thursday, Jan. 11 at 4 PM

Create a candle collage craft. This program is for tweens in Grades 4–7. Registration is ongoing.

Spanish Language Storytime Friday, Jan. 12 at 9:45 a.m.

Let’s Speak Spanish GC Spanish Language storytime for children ages 3 and 4 with their adult caregivers. Instructors Mary Anne Williams and Gissela Preciado will read books in Spanish and incorporate music and movement in this 60-minute program designed to teach our youngest patrons how to speak Spanish. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card is required. A separate registration is needed for each session, and a separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend this program. Registration is ongoing.

Baby Start

Saturday, Jan. 13 at 10:00 a.m.

This half-hour program is designed to introduce babies ages birth–17 months, and their caregivers to the wonderful

world of library programs! Activities include music, movement, fine and gross motor development and circle time. Early literacy, early usage development, socialization and group play skills are introduced. Registration is ongoing.

1-2-3 Full Steam Ahead

Saturday, Jan. 13 at 10:45 a.m.

An interactive and educational program for children and adults to stimulate and engage thinking as they explore, play and build together. This STEM introductory class provides the materials to design create and experiment using manipulatives that encourage problem solving and critical thinking. Registration is ongoing.

Reading Pals

Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 4:00 p.m.

This fun program is for children ages 4-Grade 2. Under Librarian supervision, Teen Volunteers will read to children and then they will do a craft together. Registration begins Jan. 9 at 10:00 a.m.

Monthly LEGO Club

Tuesday, January 23 at 4:00 p.m.

This fun STEM program is for chil-

Tween Thursdays Winter Mason Jars

dren in Grades K–5 only. No registration is necessary. Seating is on a firstcome, first-served basis.

Crafting With Friends

Saturday, Jan. 27 at 10:00 a.m.

Children ages 2–5 (not in kindergarten) and an adult caregiver, can come to the Library and make a craft. Presented by Mary Maguire. This program is sponsored by Friends of the Garden City Public Library (Directors include: Mary Alaina Burbage, Joan Trocchia, Kathie Wysocki and others.) Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card is required. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend this program. Registration begins Jan. 16 at 10:00 a.m.

Crafting With Friends

Saturday, Jan. 27 at 11:15 a.m.

Children in Grades K–5 can come to the Library and make a craft. Presented by Mary Maguire. This program is sponsored by Friends of the Garden City Public Library. (Directors include: Mary Alaina Burbage, Joan Trocchia, Kathie Wysocki and others.) Online registration on Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card is required. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend this program. Registration begins Jan. 16 at 10:00 a.m.

Preschool Duplo LEGO Tuesday, Jan. 30

In this new STEM program for children ages 1½–5 years (not in kindergarten) under Librarian supervision, adult caregivers and Teen Volunteers will introduce the child to the creative art of building with LEGO. No registration is necessary. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Play Hooray Babies

Saturday, Feb. 3, at 10:30 a.m.

birth–18 months, and an adult caregiver. Enjoy movement and music and meet Molly Mouse! Registration begins Jan. 23 at 10 a.m.

Spanish Language Storytime Friday, Feb. 9, at 9:45 a.m.

Let’s Speak Spanish GC Spanish Language storytime for children ages 3 and 4 with their adult caregivers. Instructors Mary Anne Williams and Gissela Preciado will read books in Spanish and incorporate music and movement in this 60-minute program designed to teach our youngest patrons how to speak Spanish. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card is required. A separate registration is needed for each session, and a separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend this program. Registration begins Jan. 30 at 10 a.m.

Library Policy

It is Library policy that all children under age ten must be accompanied by a parent or designated responsible person while in the Library. Also, if the young child is attending a Library program, we require the parent or designated responsible person to remain in the Library throughout the program and meet the child upon completion of the program More programming information for the winter and spring coming soon. Each program requires a separate registration on Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend these programs. Please do not register additional children in the comment box as they are not counted by Eventkeeper, and there may not be sufficient materials for participants.

This fun program is for babies ages

Cluttered? Tweens in Grades 4–7 use tissue paper and Mod Podge during Tween Thursdays: Winter Mason Jars, which was held on Thursday, December 14, at the Library. Tween Thursdays is a joint program between the Children’s Department and Young Adult Department. The next Tween Thursday program will be a Candle Collage Craft and will be held on Thursday, January 11, at the Library.

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History-making performance at Carnegie Hall

Shane Patel playing at Carnegie Hall. On November 21, Garden City resident and middle school student Shane Patel performed at Carnegie Hall. Shane, along with four fellow performers, played classical piano pieces by composers Beethoven, Bach, Elgar, Liszt and Chopin using an adaptive method called Occupational Octaves. “This historic performance was the first time an adaptive language of music was used at a performance of this magnitude,” said Lee Stockner, musician and founder of Occupational Octaves,

following the concert. Using adaptive music notes, the Occupational Octaves method makes playing the piano universally accessible. As Stockner noted, “Not everyone can read and succeed with traditional music notes, and that’s okay.” This ground-breaking method evolves in the same way as any traditional classical piano curriculum while providing a level of accessibility that previously has not existed. According to Stockner, “Not only did the students perform the great

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Lee Stockner, founder of Occupational Octaves, with Garden City Middle School student Shane Patel at Carnegie Hall. works of our classical piano ancestors, they did so with the right notes, fingers and beats.” Shane has been a student of Stockner's and the Occupational Octaves method since he was six years old and he is excited about future performances. “When we talk about living in a more inclusive world, this is an example of how we

achieve that. Music can be accessible to all kids through adaptive music programs like Occupational Octaves. It was amazing to see the ability of these five performers once they were given the access.” said Shane’s mom, Neha Bajaj.

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NASSAU COUNTY LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to the provisions of the General Municipal Law and Chapter 200 of the Code of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, New York notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals of said Village will meet in the Village Hall at 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. ,to take action on the following matters: 1. APPEAL OF GERARD DIAZ, in accordance with the provisions of sections 200-85 of the Village Code, the applicant seeks extension of a previously granted variance (March 15, 2023) for an additional period not exceeding one year; allowing issue of permits erecting a 540 sq. ft. Cabana addition, and the maintenance of a 160 sq. ft. shed, in rear of the corner dwelling 1 DEVEREUX PLACE (Block 136, Lot 1, Map of Garden City East, Zone R20), the granting extension of such would: A. cause the allowable building area of 4,872 sq. ft. or 20.0% to increase by 545) sq. ft. (5,417 sq. ft. or 22.23%) B. reduced the required (60.0') minimum setback from St. James Street to no less than (50.9’) for the proposed Cabana addition, and (10.4’) for the shed. Building Department # ZBA-000072-2023, John J. Viscardi, R.A. *Requesting a one-year extension from approval date of 2-22-23. 2. APPEAL OF TFW GARDEN CITY, LLC. for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-46 and 200-52, of the Village Code, so as to permit the maintenance of twenty (20)- 2.0’ x 4.0’ and two (2)- 1.0’ x 4.0’, or 82.0’ lineal feet of planter box structures, at the existing building known as 191 SEVENTH STREET (Map of Garden City Central, Block 7, Lot E10, C-2 District) the placement of which has: A. reduced the required front setback for accessory structures, at both the Franklin Avenue and Seventh Street plot lines, to no less than (0.0’), where (76.75’) and (100.00’) respectively, are required. Building Department Application ZBA-000024-2022. Note* (Variance previously granted for parking and use, at the May 5, 2017, ZBA meeting. Final site plan approval, granted at the August 13, 2009, Board of Trustees meeting). *Reserved Decision at the September 20, 2022, Meeting *Adjourned at the November 21, 2023, meeting 3. APPEAL OF NALIN FERNANDO for a variance from provisions of Sections 99-2.A(1)(6), 200-15 and 200-52, of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a 476 sq. ft. attached Trellis, and 83.0’ of 7.0’ high fence at the rear of the corner dwelling known as 2 MARIA LANE (Lot 99, Block 550, Map of Garden City Central, R-6 district) the erection of which would: A. reduce the (15.0') minimum rear yard, to not less than (0.8'), B. cause a fence facing a commercial use, to exceed the maximum allowable height of (6.0'), C. reduce the required (41.5') minimum setback for accessory structures from Old Country Road to not less than (3.0') (with respect to the proposed fence) *Note: previous variance granted for fence along Old Country Road at the October 27, 2015, hearing. Building Department # ZBA-000231-2023. 4. APPEAL OF MR. & MRS. MICHAEL MCGOVERN, for a variance of provisions in Sections 200-46 and 200-61 of the Village Code, to allow issue of a building permits, for the construction of a 144 sq. ft. second floor side addition, while converting a 76 sq. ft. portion of the existing garage to habitable space, at the premises known as 60 ADAMS STREET (Map of Stewart Manor, Lot 25, Block 19, R-6 district) the granting of which would cause: A. a vertical extension of the existing (3.65’) side yard, where (5.0’) is required; and maintain the existing aggregate side yards of (9.65’), where (15.0’) is required: B. a roof overhang to be as close as (2.8’) to an adjoining plot line: C. reduce the required front yard setback of (25.0’), to not less than (24.5’): D. not provide one-off-street parking space. Building Department # ZBA-000237-2023, Jared Mandel, R.A. 5. APPEAL OF DEAN SAMARDICH as contract vendee, for a variance of provisions contained in Section 200-46.B & C of the Village Code, to allow the issue of a building permit erecting a 1,250 sq. ft. second floor addition (demolish 725 sq. ft. ½ story), at the dwelling known as 105 MANOR ROAD (Map of Shaw Gardens, Block J, Lots 28, R-8 district) the granting of which would cause: A. a horizontal and vertical extension of the existing (5.02’) side yard, where (8.0’) minimum is required. B. the encroachment by a roof overhang of (1.0’) into a (5.0’) side yard. Building Department # ZBA-000242-2023, Thomas T. Bucciarelli, P.E. 6. APPEAL OF WILLIAM SUPPER & PATRICIA CLARKSON for a variance of provisions in Sections 200-15, 200-31 and 200-46 of the Village Code, to allow the issue of building permits erecting a 169 sq. ft. front porch at the dwelling known as, 45 PRINCETON STREET (Map of Richlands, Block 4 Lot 61, R-6 district) the granting of which would: A. exceed the allowable building area of (2,000 sq. ft. or 25.0%), by (160.0) sq. ft. (2,160 sq. ft. or 27.0%): B. reduce the minimum front setback of (25.0’) to not less than (23.82’), C. reduce the required (25.0’) aggregate side yard setback to not less than (23.9’). Building Department # ZBA-000244-2023, H. Bradford Gustavson, R.A. 7. APPEAL OF MR & MRS PREMNATH GUPTA for a variance from provisions of section 200-15 of the Village Code, to maintain a previously permitted A/C compressor, attached to the rear wall of the corner premises known as, 30 GROVE STREET (Map of Garden City Lawns, Block 41, Lot 43, R-6 District), the installation of which has: A. reduced the (15.0’) rear yard setback for the primary dwelling, to not less than (8.0’). Building Department # ZBA-000245-2023. 8. APPEAL OF INC. VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY; pursuant to the provisions of sections §57-10 of the Village code, to reverse the decision of the Architectural Review Board which allowed for the issue of permits to install, two (2)- illuminated channel letter wall signs, a 24.0 sq. ft. at the front, and 15.2 sq. ft. on the Seventh Street side, at the corner property known as; 679 FRANKLIN AVENUE (Map of Garden City East, Block 155, Lot H, C-2 District). Building Department # ZBA-000249-2023. End of Cases The Board may transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting. DATED: December 27, 2023, Kelly Galanek, Village Clerk, Garden City, New York 11530 The Incorporated Village of Garden City does not discriminate on the basis of disability for admission to, access to, or participation in its programs, activities or public meetings, and has designated Kelly Galanek, Village Clerk, as Disability Compliance Coordinator. Persons with a disability who wish to attend a meeting should contact Kelly Galanek at least 24 hours in advance of meeting at: 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York 11530, (516) 465-4051, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 21, 2024

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Too much junk UNTY NOTICE OF FORMATION OF ICE A LIMITED LIABILITY in your house? ncorporated Village of Garden City, New York notice is hereby given that the Board of COMPANY York on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. ,to take action on the following Notice of Formation of ACE ADR, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with of the Village Code, the applicant seeks extension of a previously granted variance Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) ermits erecting a 540 sq. ft. Cabana addition, and the maintenance of a 160 sq. ft. on 2023-11-11. Office location: Garden City East, Zone R20), the granting extension of such would: Nassau County. SSNY y 545) sq. ft. (5,417 sq. ft. or 22.23%) designated as agent of Limited no less than (50.9’) for the proposed Cabana addition, and (10.4’) for the shed. tioned that would be subject From page 1 Liability Company (LLC) upon to the moratorium it would be whom process against it may local law would amend the unlikely to affect a restaurant, Place anPlace ad an foraditfor it in our be served. SSNY should mail 200-46 and 200-52, of the Village Code, so as to permit the maintenance of twenty classifieds section! existing village code and halt for example. in our classifieds section! Call 516-294-8900 process to SSNY: 4 Westbury t the existingthe building known as 191 SEVENTH (Map of Garden City receipt of applications and STREET Call 516.294.8900 for more details. Fishberg said that it will be Road Garden City NY 11530. for more details. approval of certain building up to the Board of Trustees to Purpose: Any lawful purpose Franklin Avenue and Seventh Street plot less than (0.0’), where (76.75’) permits, temporarily, forlines, cer- to no study and determine “where INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY tain kinds of retail uses in the these uses might be most NASSAU COUNTY, YORK CITY INCORPORATED VILLAGENEW OF GARDEN village. The moratorium would appropriate.” NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK eting. Final site plan approval, granted at the August 13, 2009, Board of Trustees last for six months. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING IN RELATION TO Following a question from The specific types of uses Deputy Mayor Lawrence A PUBLIC PROPOSED LOCAL NOTICE OF HEARING INLAW RELATION TO which would draw additional Marciano, Fishberg said the A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW scrutiny include adult enter- timeframe for determining (1)(6), 200-15tainment and 200-52,stores/businesses, of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a 476 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Trustees of the with City six Central, monthsR-6 to be known as 2 MARIA LANE (Lot 99, Block 550, Mapthat, of Garden Incorporated VillageISofHEREBY Garden GIVEN, City, New York, holdofaTrustees public hearing vape shops, hookah lounges, NOTICE that the will Board of the established as the initial length at the Village Hall, 351 in said as well as viahearing Zoom Incorporated Village of Stewart Garden Avenue, City, New York,Village will hold a public tattoo parlors, and “things of of moratorium, depends on the at the 7:30Village p.m. on the351 18th day of Avenue, January in 2024, Local Hall, Stewart said upon Villagethe asfollowing: well as viaA Zoom that nature.” scope of studies and research le height of (6.0'), Law to Amend the Code of the Village of Garden City, in Relation to at 7:30 p.m. on the 18th day of January 2024, upon the following: A Local Fishberg said the moratori- needed. There could be an Establishing a Temporary Moratorium Filing City, of an Law to Amend the Code of the Villageonofthe Garden in Application, Relation to um is intended for Garden City adjustment to make a moratoAcceptance, and/orMoratorium Issuance of on Building Permits Boards m Old Country Road to not less than (3.0') (with respect to the proposed fence) Establishing Approval a Temporary the Filing ofbyanVillage Application, officials and administration to rium shorter or longer, if the or Commissions, Staff and/or Members and Officials for Certain UsesBoards in the Acceptance, Approval Issuance of Building PermitsRetail by Village have an opportunity to review board finds this period not viaVillage of Garden Staff City. Members and Officials for Certain Retail Uses in the or Commissions, and study the businesses and ble. Village of Garden City. impacts from uses such as the Dated: December 15, 2023 “The local as drafted is ections 200-46 and 200-61 of the Village Code, to allow issue of law a building permits, shops/retail operations noted for a six-month period with the Garden City, York 15,New 2023 sq. ft. portion of the existing garage to habitable space, at the premises known as 60 Dated: December above, and to determine “if or potential for two, three-month Garden City, New York of which would cause: BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE where uses would be best (totaling one ed; and maintain the those existing aggregate side yardsextensions of (9.65’), where (15.0’) is year). required: INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THEYORK served in the village.” Reviews But the idea of a moratorium KELLY GALANEK VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK INCORPORATED of village Zoning code, business is that it’s not something that VILLAGE CLERK KELLY GALANEK districts’ layout and regulating should last forever,” he told VILLAGE CLERK factors will take place during the Board. The Incorporated Village of Garden City does not discriminate on the period of moratorium. ontained in Section 200-46.B & C of the Village Code, to allowthe the issue of a building During December 14 the basis The of disability for admission to, access or not participation in on its Incorporated Village of Garden City to, does discriminate The as attorney also explained programs, activities or public meetings, has designated Kelly Galanek, the dwelling known 105 MANOR ROAD (Map meeting of Shaw Gardens, Block J, Lots Trustee Charles Kelly28, the basis of disability for admission to,and access to, or participation in its that the moratorium is out- asked for a copy of the draft Village Clerk, as Disability Compliance Persons Kelly in need of any programs, activities or public meetings,Coordinator. and has designated Galanek, lined to not last forever so local law with conditions of specialClerk, accommodation a disability who wish to attend a meeting Village as DisabilityforCompliance Coordinator. Persons in needshould of any (8.0’) minimum is required. “some quick work could be the moratorium, but it was not contact Kelly Galanek atfor least 24 hourswho in advance of meeting at: should special accommodation a disability wish to attend a meeting made” following reviews of the available at that point. The contact Kelly Galanek at least 24 hours in advance of meeting at: 351 Stewart Avenue ordinance and investigations ons in Sections 200-15, 200-31 and 200-46 of thelocal Village Code, to allow issue of law’s details arethe expected Garden City, Avenue New York 11530 351 Stewart of business locations/potenCETON STREET (Map of Richlands, Block 4 Lot 61, R-6circulated district) theto granting of to be the public (516) 465-4051 Garden City, New York 11530 tial. well ahead of the January 18 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. (516) a.m. 465-4051 Bruce Torino asked public hearing. sq. ft. (2,160 sq.Trustee ft. or 27.0%): 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. if this moratorium could have Village Attorney Fishberg an adverse impact on any exist- explained that as with any pub23.9’). ing business in Garden City lic hearings, proper notice will making application(s) tion 200-15 offrom the Village Code, to maintain atopreviously permittedinA/C compressor, be published newspapers, theLawns, Building forDistrict), of Garden City BlockDepartment 41, Lot 43, R-6 theatinstallation of which posted Village Hall andhas: on than (8.0’). renovations or other modi- the village’s website and the fications to their property. local law will be presented to that thedecision ns §57-10 ofFishberg the Villagesaid code, to because reverse the of the as Architectural Review the board soon as possible. certain retail he mentter wall signs, a 24.0 sq. ft. attypes the front, and 15.2 sq. ft. on the Seventh Street side, , Block 155, Lot H, C-2 District).

NASSAU COUNTY FORECLOSURE NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. f/k/a Chase Home Finance, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Julie Soussis a/k/a Julie F. Soussis; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 2, 2008 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 19, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 90 Amherst Street, Garden City, NY 11530. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Garden City, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 33 Block 301 Lot 459. Approximate amount of judgment $346,871.59 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 007961/2007. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held "Rain or Shine." Gina Raio Bitsimis, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 4304792 Dated: November 3, 2023

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Our Idyllic Babymoon at Bermuda’s The Reefs Resort BY LAINI MIRANDA AND DAVE E. LEIBERMAN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM Nestled in the cliffs above Bermuda’s famous pink sands and turquoise waters sits The Reefs, claiming an unsurpassed location along the prized South Shore. With only 54 rooms, all with ocean views, The Reefs combines the intimacy of a boutique family hotel with the luxury of five-star dining, a world class spa, and other amenities – ideal for our babymoon. When we started planning our babymoon, we knew we wanted a relaxing beach vacation. We considered everything from Curaçao to Greece, and ultimately decided that we wanted a place relatively easy to travel to and without any risk of Zika (in 2023 we were surprised we still had to even consider this, but were advised to nonetheless). Bermuda is, incredibly, a twohour flight from New York City, and while it offers dream beaches and snorkeling akin to the Caribbean, it has managed to stay 100% Zika-free. Also, we got engaged here six years ago, so this felt like the perfect place to celebrate our next chapter! Part of what makes Bermuda’s beaches so beautiful is the fact that there are not many big resorts dotting the shoreline. The downside is that many resorts rely on shuttles to take their guests to and from the beaches and other amenities. Since we were somewhat familiar with the island from our previous trip, we knew we wanted to be on the South

Enjoying welcome cocktail/mocktail overlooking The Reef’s private beach © Laini Miranda/goingplacesfarandnear.com Shore—home to many of the most spectacular pink sand beaches. The Reefs, a four-star boutique hotel, is one of only three beachfront resorts on the South Shore, and the only one in such close proximity to our favorite stretch of beaches and coves. The famous Horseshoe Bay Beach is just a 5 minute drive (or 1.5 mile walk if you’re looking for some exercise), and Church Bay Beach, home to some of Bermuda’s best snorkeling, is a 15 minute walk the other way. The Reefs itself boasts its own small private beach with boiler reefs that rival some of the best known snorkel spots on the island. They offer free use of snorkel gear, kayaks, and paddle boards. We arrive on a morning flight

and are greeted at the airport by our Reefs-arranged driver, whose thick Bermudian drawl brings back memories of our last visit and reminds us of Bermuda’s multicultural history. We enjoy an informative drive to The Reefs along one of Bermuda’s three main roads (North, Middle and South) and, after checking in, head straight to Coconuts for lunch. This is when, within our first hour of being here, we experience two wonderful things about The Reefs: first, the delicious fish chowder, which almost had a Hungarian pot roast sensation; second, the sweet familiarity of a few of our fellow guests at this quiet little resort. There aren’t many little kids at The Reefs during our stay, but the young family sitting

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at the next table, with a toddler and a newborn, become friendly faces on the beach, in the pool, and at breakfasts over the next few days. We find The Reefs to be the perfect size. Its accessible layout enables us to easily move between breakfast, lounging on their private beach, lunch at Coconuts, daiquiris with our feet in the sand, snorkeling (weather permitting), lounging by the pool, an occasional workout in the well-equipped gym, a spa visit, etc. Built in 1947, the Dodwell family has managed The Reefs since 1973 and has cultivated a truly warm ambiance at the resort. From the moment we arrive and are given their signature welcome drinks (Laini’s a mocktail), we feel we can fully unwind in the relaxed atmosphere of this intimate retreat. The staff remembers us day to day and we enjoy seeing their familiar faces at our meals. We aren’t surprised to hear that some of the staff have worked at The Reefs for 20 or 35 years, which makes for the family vibe at the resort. Our room is located between the pool and the main indoor dining area. As with any Bermuda resort, be prepared for stairs, since the rock walls along the shore mean that you will likely have to do some walking to get down to any beach on the South Shore. For Laini nearing the end of her second trimester, this is still quite doable. There are also golf carts that staff use to shuttle people who prefer not to take the stairs down to Coconuts and the beach. Continued on next page

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Our Idyllic Babymoon at Bermuda’s The Reefs Resort Continued from previous page The Reefs maintains the charm of a 40+-year-old family-owned and operated resort, with modern property-wide renovations. We enjoy a cliffside room, with a sliding glass door to a patio facing directly out to the water. We love waking up to the view of the ocean and winding down with the moon rising above the sea. The Reefs offers several types of rooms at different price points (though remember all have ocean views so there really isn’t a bad room!). Pool view rooms are above the infinity pool area; cliffside rooms are dotted throughout the property and are perched directly on the cliffs with nothing between you and the sea; eight Junior suites are outfitted with soaking tubs in the bathroom and step-down seating areas next to their spacious furnished balconies. In addition to the rooms bookable online, there are several higher-end accommodations that can be booked by calling The Reefs’ reservations line. Three Point suites offer 680 square feet of luxury, with an attached sitting room opening onto a large balcony with private hot tub; the bathrooms in these suites also feature a Jacuzzi and rainwater showers. For larger families there are also two- and three-bedroom cliffside cottages. The food options at The Reefs are some of our favorite aspects of the resort. Breakfast is an incredible feast held in the main dining room in the center of the property, where guests can opt for the buffet or order from the menu. Choose the “Breakfast Included” rate when booking for the full breakfast experience. Most mornings we go with the buffet because the myriad options satisfy anything we could possibly be craving. The tables overlook sweeping vistas of the ocean and palm trees, whether

you choose to sit inside the dining room or on the veranda. Coconuts is the casual lunch and dinner spot right on the beach where we spend several afternoons looking out at the ocean, with fans to cool us off after baking in the sun. With The Reefs’ location tucked into the cliff face and Coconuts strategically built into the lower corner of the rock wall, you can see all the way down the shore from just about any table. Try the Coconuts’ Burger, jerk chicken wings, shrimp tacos, and fish chowder (served with optional accompaniments of dark rum and hot sauce). If you’re not feeling like having a sit-down meal, servers from Coconuts will also bring you food and drinks right to your lounge chair. The virgin strawberry daiquiri and piña coladas are perfect while relaxing on the beach. Reservations at Coconuts can be made for a table on the sand for a romantic beach dinner, and their famous BBQ beach party is open to all guests every Thursday evening. Aqua Terra is the fine dining option. This is the place to enjoy grilled meats like pork chop, filet mignon, dry aged striploin, or a half rack of lamb. They also have plenty of vegetarian and fish options. In nice weather, reserve in advance for a seat outside on the veranda. La Serena Spa also offers its own menu with some healthier items for those enjoying spa services, and the Clubhouse offers more straightforward fare in the bar area as well as room service, and afternoon tea with an array of both savory and sweet snacks everyday at 4pm. We are fortunate to experience massages at La Serena Spa, which we highly recommend (Laini’s was the best prenatal massage she had during her pregnancy). The property also has newly reno-

vated tennis/pickeball courts. Next to the courts, though not officially part of The Reefs, is Oleander Cycles, which has apparently worked with the resort for over 30 years renting mopeds and Twizies to guests. We were surprised to learn during research before the trip that tourists are not able to rent normal cars, and have to either rely on Twizies, mopeds, taxis, or public transportation. We don’t end up renting our own ride, but while there we learn about Pink, a bike sharing app, and Hitch, a Bermuda version of Uber that we find useful to “call” taxis (note that the fees end up being a little higher on the app than with old fashioned hailing). At some point during your stay, perhaps on a windier afternoon (or in a tropical storm, in our experience) we highly recommend going for a walk, run, or bike ride on the lovely, sheltered 22-mile long Bermuda Railway Trail, which you can get to by walking just 10 minutes from the Reefs to the other side of the island. This former rail line, which was the only form of motorized transportation in Bermuda between 1931 and 1948, was transformed into a gem of a scenic trail, featuring gorgeous wild tropical foliage along beautiful, rockwall-lined properties. (Pro tip: use an app like Windy to find the calm spots on the island and plan your days accordingly. When it was super windy on the south shore, we made the long journey to the Clearwater Beach area and couldn’t believe how peaceful and quiet those little beaches in the Cooper’s Island Nature Preserve were!). Throughout our time in Bermuda we are struck by the feeling of being completely detached from our day to day lives, on this very small island paradise in the middle of the ocean. Bermuda is idyllic from May, June, September, and October with temper-

ate weather, bathtub water and blue skies. July and August are also very popular times to visit, with just slightly higher humidity. November, March, and April offer slightly cooler water, with the trade-off of fewer people on the beaches. Hurricane season runs June through November, but as we can attest, even hurricanes can mean fun waves in bathtub-temperature water, and virtually empty beaches. And amazingly, The Reefs will usually credit your stay in the unlikely chance a hurricane forces you to cancel your trip. We couldn’t have dreamed of a more perfect place to spend our babymoon. At the Reefs, we were able to be totally relaxed on picture-perfect beaches and enjoy amazing food and all the luxuries of a world-class resort, while being taken care of at such an intimate and laid-back place far away from our daily lives. All of that at just a 2 hour flight from NYC made this exactly the easy, stress-free, luxurious beach vacation we were hoping to enjoy before welcoming our newborn. The Reefs is currently offering 20-30% off on stays from now through May 15th! Book your stay at https://www. thereefs.com or call (800) 742-2008. The Reefs Resort, 56 South Shore Road, Southampton SN02, Bermuda For more information or help planning your Bermuda visit, contact the Bermuda Tourism Authority, https://www.gotobermuda.com/, 1-800-BERMUDA or on the island 441296-9200. ____________________________ © 2024 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com

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Gardening Winter To-Do List BY JEFF RUGG

Let’s look ahead to gardening in the new year, even though winter may have only officially started last week. The El Nino weather pattern has given us lots of warm weather in the northern half of the U.S. and lots of rain in the southern and eastern parts, so it hasn’t felt much like winter yet. For Northerners, winter is a good time to plan your vegetable garden and your landscape. A good way to do that is to look at seed and plant catalogs. Many Southerners have their vegetable gardens growing right now. If you need more help in planning your

landscape, winter is a good time to enlist the help of a landscape architect or landscape contractor. Both are often less busy in the winter and might offer discounts to do the design now and installation in the spring. To break out of cabin fever, go outside and inspect your landscape. Check for signs of deer, rabbit and rodent damage to landscape plants. They especially like chewing on the trunks and stems of berry- and fruit-producing trees and shrubs. If you live in an area that has not had much snow or rain this winter, check your landscape for dry soil and plants that need to be watered. This is especially

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important for new landscapes and evergreens. Give them water on the soonest day that is above freezing and hopefully, they will take in enough water to survive. If you are one of the millions of people who started growing houseplants in the past couple of years, congratulations; it is a fun and healthy thing to do. You may not realize that houseplants can develop insect and mite problems in the winter. In fact, these problems can be worse indoors than out, since there is no rain to wash the tiny pests off the plant. So, turn off your phone for a while and check your plants for insects and mites. Most can be Continued on page 5

This season of Winter is delightfully cool BY CLAIRE LYNCH Each of the four seasons has its own magic and mystery. Winter is filled with snowstorms, icicles and occasionally, snowball fights. It can be bitingly cold but there can also be moderate days when temperatures rise a bit. Oprah may have her list of favorite things and when it comes to winter, I’ve got my favorite things, too.

The Snowbirds of Winter

For bird watchers in the northeastern part of the U.S., nothing marks the onset of winter like the arrival of the dark-eyed junco or “snowbird.” In late October or early November, these tiny ground-feeding birds flock to their northern homes. There are many variations of juncos but in the eastern part of the country, dark-eyed juncos are common. Juncos have a gray body and a white belly with tips of white on the edge of their tail feathers which are visible during flight and sometimes as they are feeding. Adult juncos are very light, weighing just 0.67 ounces and measuring 4.9 - 6.5 inches long. Juncos are part of the sparrow family. These small birds are very social and will gather in flocks that may have two dozen birds or more. A flock of juncos is called a chittering, flutter, crew or host. They eat seeds, insects and berries. A songbird, the male dark-eyed juncos sing an even musical trill of 7-23 notes that last up to two seconds. The junco is a snowbird that sticks around during the cold winter months. People jokingly say junco is an acronym for Just Until Nicer Conditions Occur. Regardless of what states they fly to in the U.S., juncos prefer staying close to the ground. They hop around tree bases and forest shrubs, occasionally poking their beaks into lawns searching for fallen seeds. Although juncos spend up to 65% of their time on the ground searching for food, they will still go to bird feeders provided they are filled with the right

kind of wild bird seed. If you look out at your backyard this winter, you may see several juncos.

Some Culinary Surprises

Whenever I hear someone rummaging around in the kitchen my ears perk up and I wonder what’s going on. Whenever I hear stand mixers being pulled out and utensils plus big bowls, measuring cups, eggs, etc., I get interested. Some relatives like to surprise me with homemade chocolate chip cookies, a pan of banana bread, scrambled eggs with toast, a plate of pancakes made with blueberries, and French toast hot off the griddle topped with maple syrup and powdered sugar. And maybe with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Not all at once of course. I never know what goodies will come out of the kitchen. I’m delighted when the cook slides out a pan of marble bundt cake. A warm slice of that goes well after breakfast, lunch or dinner. The cook or baker turns on a radio and as the songs play, they sing along and between the upbeat songs and the cooking that’s going on, they seem to be in a good mood. Spontaneous culinary surprises delight me in winter. Sure, surprises like that can happen in any season, during any month, but they are especially nice on days when I hear the radiator working because it is cold outside - the temperature doesn’t even hit 25 degrees. These hot foods from the kitchen warm us all and satisfy our appetites for a breakfast or lunch that tastes good and fills us up.

Shari Lapena’s Fiction

Last winter I read a good book called, “An Unwanted Guest,” by Shari Lapena. This book came out in 2018 and it is a real page turner. It’s a who-dunit and I like reading those mysteries. They make you want to find out what happens next. The setting is the Catskills and Mitchell’s Inn, set deep in the woods, is the perfect setting for a relaxing weekend away. There are

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spacious old rooms with huge woodburning fireplaces plus opportunities for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and other outdoor sports. In this novel’s opening, Lapena takes us readers on a snowy road in winter. It goes: “The road curves and twists unexpectedly as it leads higher and deeper into the Catskill Mountains, as if the farther you get from civilization, the more uncertain the path. The shadows are deepening, the weather worsening. The Hudson River is there, appearing and disappearing from view. The forest that rises on either side of the road has a lurking quality, as if it might swallow you whole; it is the forest of fairy tales. The softly falling snow, however, lends it all a certain postcard charm. “Gwen Delaney grips the steering wheel tightly and squints through the windshield. She’s more one for grim fairy tales than picture postcards. The light is going; it will soon be dark. The snow coming down makes driving more difficult, more tiring. The flakes hit the glass in such profusion that she feels as though she’s stuck in some kind of relentless video game. And the road

is definitely becoming more slippery. She’s grateful that she has good tires on her little Fiat. Everything is turning into a white blur; it’s hard to tell where the road ends and the ditch begins. She’ll be glad when they get there. She’s beginning to wish they’d chosen an inn a little less remote; this one is miles from anywhere ...” Her descriptions make me want to read more. A Canadian novelist, author Shari Lapena is best known for her 2016 thriller novel “The Couple Next Door” which was a bestseller both in Canada and around the world. A former lawyer and English teacher, Lapena now writes fulltime from a farm in Ontario. She published her first novel titled “Things Go Flying” in 2008. About winter author Carol Rifka Brunt wrote in “Tell the Wolves I’m Home”: “There’s just something beautiful about walking on snow that nobody else has walked on. It makes you believe you’re special.”

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Social Security Update for 2024 BY TOM MARGENAU It has been my custom for most of the past 27 years to write a year-end column that summarizes the Social Security updates scheduled to take place the following year. I already discussed some of these updates in a column back in October when they were first announced, but it doesn’t hurt to repeat them here. (They all grow out of the annual cost-ofliving adjustments that have been part of the program since 1973.) But before I go on, I’ve got to address a related and totally misleading ad that pops up every day on my cellphone and iPad, and I’m sure it does on your devices, too. The headline goes something like this: “Here are 6 major changes to Social Security coming in 2024 that you probably don’t know about.” If you open it up (and maybe get sucked in by all the other ads on the site), you will learn that those “major changes” are just the routine COLA adjustments that have been part of the program for over 50 years now. I’m sharing those routine adjustments with you today -- without all the hype. Almost all Social Security beneficiaries are familiar with the most popular and publicized upcoming change: the increase in monthly benefit checks for 2024 due to the automated cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. As all of you are already aware, that increase will be 3.2%. I always dread mentioning COLAs in this column because every single time I do, I am flooded with emails from readers complaining that the increase is not enough. Yet here’s the rub: Many economists and social planners believe Social Security COLAs are too generous! (I’ve explained why in past columns, but don’t have the space to get into that argument today.) That’s why most discussions of long-range reform for Social Security include proposals to reduce cost of living increases. OK, back to the 2024 Social Security COLA. Due to these increases, the average monthly retirement check will be $1,907 in 2024, a $59 increase from the 2023 level. The maximum Social Security check for a worker turning full retirement age (FRA) in 2024 will be $3,822, compared to $3,627 in 2023. And please note that $3,822 is the maximum for someone turning full retirement age in 2024. That does not mean it is the maximum Social Security payment anyone can receive. There are millions of Social Security beneficiaries who get much more than that, primarily because they worked well past their FRA and/or delayed starting their benefits until age 70. Here’s another important point about the COLA. Many readers have been asking me if they must file for Social Security benefits in 2023 in order to get the COLA that’s paid in January

2024. The answer is no. The COLA will be built into the benefit computation formula. So even if you don’t file for Social Security until next year, or some subsequent year, you’ll still get the 3.2% increase. Although this is a Social Security column, I must mention the upcoming increase in the Medicare Part B premium, which is deducted from Social Security checks for most people. In 2024, the basic Part B premium is projected to be $174.70. That’s $9.80 more than the 2023 rate. And as has been the case for 20 years now, wealthy people will pay more than the basic premium. I don’t want to get into the complicated issue of Medicare premiums other than to make this quick point. Even though they are linked in the minds of most senior citizens, Social Security and Medicare are entirely separate programs, administered by entirely separate federal agencies, and they have entirely separate rules and regulations regarding their benefit and payment structures. For example, the Part B Medicare premium increase has nothing to do with the Social Security COLA. Instead, by law, it must be set at a level that covers 25% of the cost of running the program. Taxpayers pick up the remaining 75%. (And again, wealthy people pay more than the 25% share.) Another measuring stick called the “national wage index” is used to set increases to other provisions of the law that affect Social Security beneficiaries and taxpayers. Specifically, this includes increases in the amount of wages or self-employment income subject to Social Security tax; the amount of income needed to earn a “quarter of coverage”; and the Social Security earnings penalty limits. The Social Security taxable earnings base will go up from $160,200 in 2023 to $168,600 in 2024. In other words, people who earn more than $168,600 in 2024 will no longer have Social Security payroll taxes deducted from their paychecks once they hit that threshold. This has always been a very controversial provision of the law. (Bill Gates pays the same amount of Social Security tax as his plumber!) I think it’s a pretty good bet that any eventual Social Security reform package will include an increase in that wage base. Most people need 40 Social Security work credits (sometimes called “quarters of coverage”) to be eligible for monthly benefit checks from the system. In 2023, people who were working earned one credit for each $1,640 in Social Security taxable income. But no one earns more than four credits per year. In other words, once you made $6,560, your Social Security record was credited with the maximum four credits or quarters of coverage. In 2024, the one credit limit goes up to $1,730, meaning you will have to earn $6,920 this coming

year before you get the maximum four credits assigned to your Social Security account. People under their full retirement age who get Social Security retirement or survivor’s benefits but who are still working are subject to limits in the amount of money they can earn and still receive all their Social Security checks. That limit was $21,240 in 2023 and will

be $22,320 in 2024. For every two dollars a person earns over those limits, one dollar is withheld from his or her monthly benefits. There is a higher earnings threshold in the year a person turns full retirement age that applies from the beginning of the year until the month the perContinued on next page

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Finding a home in 2024 will be difficult without tradeoffs BY PHILIP A. RAICES Many of our clients are having challenging times finding a home that fits their specific “needs and wants.” The lack of available inventory is the greatest problem for those who are seriously searching and are qualified to buy. For those who either need to sell or want to sell, the fear of not finding their “next place to call home” is one of the main reasons for not listing. I have experienced this exact situation as a broker with one particular family that although their place is listed, will not close until they find their next domicile beforehand. This has caused buyers not to consider their place. Of course, current interest rates are an additional and important factor for many others not being able to purchase; even though rates are down over 1% since October. However, prices are still exorbitant and outside the affordable range of many family’s budgets. There are solutions for some who would consider buying but unfortunately fall into one of the previous categories and may not be thinking outside the box in being creative in their endeavors. If it is interest rates that are keeping you from purchasing, and then if you somehow were able to secure a lower rate, would that change your mindset and situation? If a seller-provided you with a mortgage or a credit at closing, would that also help you in the process? However, additional reasons why some do not qualify are also the down payment, debt/income ratio, as well as the overall much higher monthly costs that are pushing many out of the market From my experience, some are stuck in a specific town generally for good

reasons, and some have, “champagne tastes and beer pockets.” In this market, one needs to be a bit more flexible in their search parameters. Being open to expanding one’s horizons to provide more opportunities to choose from should enable you to locate a home sooner rather than later. Researching and adding several additional towns to your search criteria that have similar attributes and characteristics will help you make solid comparisons. Checking prices and taxes, schools, transportation, cultural availabilities and things to do, restaurants, safety, etc. will provide a clear and concise pathway in determining your possibilities. Driving around those other neighborhoods and down some blocks will give you a more secure feel for the area. Lastly, stopping and conversing with those who are outside who live in the area can provide you with a stronger and more positive opinion about considering those additional towns. Maybe downsizing and considering 3 bedrooms instead of 4 or 1-1.5 bathrooms instead of 2 will provide you with more homes to view. You may also be able to expand and upgrade your home by adding those features in the future when funds will be available. Buying a fixer-upper to build equity right from the get-go will be another option to ponder in reaching your final decision. Do you have a family member or someone you know or a referral for an excellent reliable con-

tractor that would provide a reasonable estimate to renovate and upgrade the home? Checking reviews on Google and elsewhere will provide some insight into what former and current clients experience when working with them. Most importantly, going through a trade-off process, one by one, to narrow down your expectations as to what is crucial and critical in finding a home, will provide you much more flexibility; especially if it is your first starter home. In the past some mortgage people provided, what we call “liar loans” or what we use to call “no-doc” loans (NINA-no income, no asset), just to make a deal occur to collect their commissions. This was a major reason for so many foreclosures in the real estate implosion and the collapse of the real estate market in 2008. Today they are called “receivable loans” for those who have been in business for at least 2 years and can substantiate and have an excellent track record of monthly receivables. Not every lender has this type of program (but our lenders do). There are limitations, so be careful and do your due diligence and we will assist you in qualifying with a lender. If a single-family is outside your qualifications, then you should consider a Condo or co-op as your “starter home.” Monthly costs can be considerably lower, somewhat consistent, and can provide a more carefree environment. These choices are a simpler path to ownership without the upkeep of

exterior costs of maintenance. It sure beats a rental! Turn the key, move in, and then go to work the very next day, or if retired, then go out to play! If you have a certain budget based on your qualifications, then don’t shut the door on other homes, condos, co-ops, or possibilities that just might fit your specific “needs and wants.” Happy New Year to all our clients, families, and friends, and may it be healthier, happier, and more lucrative for all! Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 42 years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.) and has earned his National Association of Realtors “Green Industry designation for eco-friendly construction. He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI) or go to https://WWW. Li-RealEstate.Com and you can “do it yourself (DYI) and search on your own. For a “FREE” no obligation 15 minute consultation, as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any obligation or “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and our Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home.

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Social Security Update for 2024 Continued from previous page son reaches FRA. (The income penalty goes away once a person reaches that magic age.) That threshold goes up from $56,520 in 2023 to $59,520 in 2024. A couple other Social Security provisions are also impacted by inflationary increases. For example, people getting disability benefits who try to work can

generally continue getting those benefits as long as they are not working at a “substantial” level. In 2023, the law defined substantial work as any job paying $1,470 or more per month. In 2024, that substantial earnings level increases to $1,550 monthly. Finally, the Supplemental Security Income basic federal payment level for one person goes up from $914 in 2023

to $943 in 2024. SSI is a federal welfare program administered by the Social Security Administration, but it is not a Social Security benefit. It is paid for out of general revenues, not Social Security taxes. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Secu-

rity -- Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-to-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon.com or other book outlets, or you can send him an email at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2023 CREATORS.COM

A G R E E N E R V I E W Continued from page 3 washed off in the shower or sink. There are insecticides on sticks or in solutions that the plants soak up to kill the pests without spraying in the house. Many houseplants need a winter grooming, so clean up the dead leaves and

rotate them so more leaves will face the window and get some sun. Don’t store extra firewood indoors. Many insects hide in the bark and as they warm up, they may move into your plants. During the growing season, birds eat many insect pests on your plants. Do

them a favor over the winter and put out a bird feeder and a birdbath heater. Suet and black oil sunflower seeds give the most calories so the birds have enough energy to stay warm. Water and shelter are also necessary, so don’t forget them when you design your landscape. A birdbath heater is designed just to keep the

water liquid and available for drinking during cold weather; it won’t turn the birdbath into a spa. Email questions to Jeff Rugg at info@ greenerview.com. COPYRIGHT 2023 JEFF RUGG DISTRIBUTED BY CREATORS

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8 Ways to Jump-start the New Year BY MARY HUNT Feeling a little sluggish? Well, perk up, my frugal friend! Here are eight ways to get a jump on 2024. No. 1: Get your credit reports. Annualcreditreport.com offers the most reader-friendly format, and your personal credit reports from each of the big three credit reporting agencies are free, once every 12 months. You can order online at www.annualcreditreport.com or call 877-322-8228. You can also purchase your credit score for a small fee. Check your reports carefully to make sure all the information is true and correct. Caution: As you go through the process, remember that by federal law you are entitled to your free credit reports. You will be offered lots of purchase opportunities, but just keep saying no to work your way through the process! This will not cost you a penny. No. 2: Call your insurance companies. If you have homeowners, renters and/or automobile insurance, call those companies this month. Ask if you qualify for any additional discounts. Perhaps your youthful drivers now qualify for good-grades discounts, or you’ve moved to a new zip code. Prod the agent to help you discover how to reduce your premiums. Consider taking this even further by calling several competing companies

to get their quotes. Should you find a lower quote, but you are happy with your current company, ask if they will match the quotes you just received from its competitor. You may be pleasantly surprised! And if not, consider making the move. No. 3: Investigate PMI. If you bought your home with less than 20% down, you are probably paying a lot for the dreaded private mortgage insurance (PMI), not to be confused with mortgage insurance, which is not even closely related to PMI. Once your equity reaches 20% of the current market value, you should be able to dump your PMI. Call your lender to find out. Those horrible PMI premiums could be $1,000 or more per year buried in your monthly payment. No. 4: Find a free checking account. Many credit unions offer free checking with few, if any, conditions or limitations. If you’re paying for access to your own money, change banks. If you are comfortable with online banking, go to bankrate. com and search “free checking account.” Prepare to be surprised by how many choices you have. No. 5: Open a savings account. If you don’t have one, get one. Find a bank or credit union with low minimum requirements. Or refer to No. 4 above. You can also open an online savings account that is fee-free. No. 6: Consider refinancing your

mortgage. Call your current lender to inquire about refinancing. But before you make the move, compare the total payback, not just the monthly payment, with what you have already. Granted, as I write, mortgage rates are extraordinarily high. So consider this a suggestion that will at least get you thinking about how your current mortgage situation compares with what is currently available. Rates do drop, and they could start doing that again in 2024. And when they do, you’ll be ready to make that inquiry. No. 7: List assets and liabilities. This is known as one’s net worth and it is simply the amount of money you would have left if you sold everything you own and paid off everything that you owe. Think of this as an academic exercise -no emotion, no guilt or angst. Simply list everything you own (assets) and everything you owe (liabilities). Next, assign a realistic dollar value to each entry. Subtract your liabilities (debts) from your assets to determine your net worth. Write down that number, even if it is negative. Determine that one year from today you will do this same exercise and then compare. No. 8: Clean up your devices. Your computer needs to be cleaned out and tuned up regularly. If it’s sluggish and behaving badly, you can be sure your cache is jam-packed with extraneous files, your

hard drive is fragmented, and your entire system is in desperate need of a good cleanup. Check online for housekeeping instructions for your specific device. Mary invites you to visit her at EverydayCheapskate.com, where this column is archived complete with links and resources for all recommended products and services. Mary invites questions and comments at https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/contact/, “Ask Mary.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a frugal living blog, and the author of the book “DebtProof Living.” COPYRIGHT 2024 CREATORS.COM

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Inflammation and Your Diet BY CHARLYN FARGO Your body needs some inflammation to fight infection and speed healing. But too much for too long can push your immune system to attack healthy organs and tissues. This can lead to heart disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis and irritable bowel diseases. A study published recently in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests diet’s impact on heart health is partly related to inflammation. The study found that higher levels of inflammatory markers were associated with higher risks of cardiovascular disease. Our dietary choices can increase or decrease levels of these compounds.

To lower inflammatory markers, choose green, leafy vegetables; dark yellow vegetables; whole grains; fruits; tea; coffee and fish. Red meat, processed meats, refined carbohydrates and sweetened beverages were associated with higher pro-inflammatory markers. Researchers found dietary patterns with higher inflammatory potential were associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. The study only looked at women, but researchers said the results would likely apply to men as well. How do you put this into practice? Plan your menu around foods such as tomatoes, blueberries, almonds, walnuts, lentils and salmon. Stock up on salad fixings. Greens such as collards, broccoli,

kale and spinach have antioxidants and other compounds that can help reduce inflammation and keep day-to-day damage to your cells to a minimum. Spice your foods with turmeric, rosemary, cinnamon, cumin and ginger. Research has found they may slow down processes in your body that lead to inflammation. Q and A Q: I used to meal prep, but now I work from home. Is it still a good idea to meal prep? A: Prepping even a few staple items for the week can make healthy eating so much easier. As long as you’re cooking, make a little more -- and freeze it -- or use it in another dish. Even though many of us are working more from home, we still have work to do -- Zoom meetings, re-

ports, helping with homework, laundry, etc. Meal prepping can help keep healthy eating plans on track. Try batch-cooking chili or chicken tortilla soup, and freezing it in portions. You can prep quinoa ahead to add to salads later in the week. It’s also helpful to cut up veggies in advance for a quick veggie tray or to use in a stir-fry. The more you do ahead, the easier it is to get dinner on the table. Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois, and the current president of the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. For comments or questions, contact her at charfarg@aol.com or follow her on Twitter @NutritionRD. COPYRIGHT 2023 CREATORS.COM

Where’s the Big Dipper? BY DENNIS MAMMANA Week of Jan. 7-13, 2024 One question I’m asked frequently during my January night sky tours is, “Where the Big Dipper?” Look for it after dark during January and you, too, will discover that it’s nowhere to be found. The Big Dipper is one of the most famous star groupings and one that nearly all stargazers instantly recognize. Notice I didn’t call it a “constellation,” because it’s not a constellation. It’s an “asterism,” a group of stars that seems to look like something familiar. If you’ve followed my column for a while, you’ve learned that constellations are simply areas of the sky designated by ancient sky watchers to represent objects, animals and people. But try to see these figures and you’ll be in for a disappointment. The Dipper’s familiar shape is formed by tracing the seven brightest stars of the constellation Ursa Major, the Great Bear, into a bowl with a bent handle. We in North America call it the Big Dipper, but in the U.K., it’s known as the “Plough,” in Germany as the “Great Wagon” and elsewhere by other creative names. So back to the original question ... where the heck is it? Unfortunately, it’s below the horizon at this time of year. Let me explain. Our Earth rotates once about every 24 hours and, as it spins from west to

east, the entire sky appears to turn in the opposite direction. Since our rotational axis aims roughly in the direction of Polaris, this star never seems to move. It’s as if the North Star forms the hub of a great celestial wheel with all the stars spinning counterclockwise around it. And that is why the North Star is so important. Look toward the northern sky on January nights and you’ll see the North Star with Cassiopeia high above it -- almost overhead from many places. Cassiopeia represents an ancient Ethiopian queen, but you’ll do much better if you search for a zigzag of five stars that, right now, appears like the letter “M.” The Big Dipper lies on the opposite side of the North Star from Cassiopeia. And since both these asterisms turn about Polaris as if on a fixed wheel, the position of one will tell you the location of the other. If you’re willing to wait a few hours, ou’ll see Cassiopeia gradually swing toward the northwestern side of Polaris while the Big Dipper begins to rise from out of the northeastern horizon. And if you wait patiently until early morning hours -- or set your alarm to go out before dawn -- you’ll notice that Cassiopeia appears quite low in the northwest while the Dipper shines brightly high in the northeast. In other words, when Cassiopeia is high in the sky (as it is during early evenings in January), the Big Dipper is

very low. And vice versa. So when’s the best time to see the Big Dipper during the early evening hours? That comes in late spring and summer when it appears nearly overhead. This depends not only on our planet’s rotation but also on our annual revolution about the sun. The Big Dipper is a star grouping, not a constellation as many

The Big Dipper is a star grouping, not a constellation as many mistakenly believe

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Resolving to Keep My New Year’s Resolution BY TRACY BECKERMAN Some years ago, I made a New Year’s resolution not to make any New Year’s resolutions because I always immediately break them. Of course, I didn’t remember making this resolution until I was in the car one day sitting in holiday traffic and getting really steamed about all the rude people on the road. After someone cut me off and my then4-year-old daughter yelled out, “Watch where you’re going, you moron,” I realized that I might not be setting the best example for my children. I decided then that I was going to break my last New Year’s resolution and resolve to work on my road rage. When I lived in the city, I didn’t really have a problem with road rage. This was most likely due to the fact that I didn’t have a car. Once we moved to the suburbs, though, we got a car and I actually had to do quite a bit of

driving. I soon learned that the suburbs are filled with bad drivers. And most of them, it seemed, were always right in front of me. Or behind me. Or cutting me off. Or stealing my parking space. My usual calm response to this was a few choice words, some fist-shaking and an occasional full-blown hissy fit. Although I came by this both genetically and geographically, I realized that I might live a little longer if I resolved to be a kinder, gentler driver. For a while, I was much better. When people cut me off, I would just smile and wave them on. If someone tailgated me, I would pull over and let them pass. When somebody else swooped in and stole the mall parking spot I’d been waiting for and there weren’t any other spots within a mile of the mall entrance, I just let her have it (the spot... I let her have the spot!). Then one day I found myself behind a car that was going so slowly, it might as well have been going backwards. I

immediately took note of the fact that the car was a big, old, sedan with Florida plates and a bumper sticker that said, “I Brake for Yard Sales.” It also seemed, quite mysteriously, to be driving itself. Well, that’s not exactly true. I could see a pair of hands on the steering wheel, but there was no head. It was a headless, Floridian driver doing 10 miles an hour in a 35-mile-per-hour zone on a one-lane road and I was stuck behind it, losing my mind. If ever there was a recipe for road rage, here it was. Of course, I was very late for an appointment, to boot, so what little patience I had wore thin after two miles. I thought, all we needed was a couple of floats, a marching band and some Snoopy balloons and we could have our own suburban parade. For five miles I tailgated the headless driver, getting more and more frustrated and mentally willing him/her/it to pull over, or turn, or be beamed up to

an alien spaceship and flown away. Finally, we got to an intersection, and the sedan pulled over to make a turn. I pulled up next to it and looked over. There, behind the wheel, was a very old lady, about 110 years old. I immediately felt awful for tailgating her and belatedly recalled my old New Year’s resolution. I gave her a weak smile and a little, apologetic wave of my hand. The itty-bitty old lady looked over at me, raised her hand in return... And gave me the finger. Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller, “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com. COPYRIGHT 2024 CREATORS.COM

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Artemios Carris and John Patrick Maher, both juniors at Garden City High School and dedicated volunteers at The Fuller House of Greater New York, initiated a sock drive during the holiday season, guided by Jim Killoran, the director of The Fuller Center of Greater New York. Surprisingly, socks are the least-donated clothing items, yet they are the most in-demand for those in need. In a noble endeavor to make a meaningful impact, Killoran emphasized the crucial role socks play for families facing disasters and their often-overlooked importance as a basic necessity. The boys swiftly embarked on a mission to collect as many socks as possible, reaching out to friends, family, and their generous community. In no time, the collection bins were overflowing, with over 1000 pairs of socks collected. Artemios Carris and John Patrick Maher, with more than five years of volunteering experience at the Fuller Center, have been involved in rebuild-

ing disaster-stricken areas, aiding veterans in need, and aspiring to achieve even greater feats beyond socks. Artemios said “I never thought we would get to 500, yet a 1000?, just imagine what else we can do, not just socks, but coats or even toiletries.” The Fuller Center of Greater New York hosted a heartwarming holiday gathering on December 22nd in front of their headquarters in New Rochelle, spreading cheer and joy to less fortunate families and migrants. Throughout the day, they distributed numerous toys, socks, pies, hot chocolate, and toiletries. Jim Killoran, dressed as Santa, brought smiles to the faces of delighted children as they received holiday gifts. This act of kindness need not be confined to the holiday season; socks and clothing can be donated year-round to: The Fuller Center Of Greater New York, 421 Huguenot Street , New Rochelle 10801.

Director Jim Killoran dressed as Santa , Maximus Carris , Antonios Carris & Artemios Carris geared up to spread some holiday joy

Carris brothers organizing socks as people come to receive some items for the holiday

Artemios Carris serving coffee and hot chocolate

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American Legion hosts annual Christmas Dinner

Honored veterans. Back (left to right): Patrick Ambrosio, James Cummings, Ray Minicus, Frank Tauches, Jr., Hugh Mullin, John Bienkowski, Henry Wysocki, Bernard Turchiano, Pat Burdi, Jim Michalak, Tom Egel and Christopher Rossi. Front (left to right): John DiMeola, John W. Halloran, John Hysyk, Dr. Frank Cappelli, Jack Mundy, Janelle McLoughlin, Jim Kuna and Emmanuel Anglade. The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 265 hosted the annual Christmas dinner on December 13th, in tribute to the veterans of Post 265 and other honored veterans. This was a wonderful event which enabled veterans to meet other veterans and to be recognized by the community for their service to our country. President Eltringham welcomed the guests and introduced each veteran. She explained the Missing Man Table

Auxiliary members Dot Kraker and Marilyn Blauert were given red corsages and recognized for their 40+ years of service by June Michalak and Auxiliary President Jacqueline Eltringham.

and was assisted by the young volunteers. The table is round, to show our everlasting concern for our missing men and women. Each item on the table represents the emotions and feelings reserved for those who did not come home but are with us here in spirit. The cloth is white, symbolizing the purity of their motives when answering the call to serve. The single red rose in a vase, reminds us of the lives of these Americans, their loved ones and friends who keep the faith while seeking answers. The red ribbon symbolizes our continued determination to account for our missing. A slice of lemon reminds us of their bitter fate, captured and missing in a foreign land. A pinch of

Commander Frank Tauches, Jr. and Betty Erdos, who was gifted with the beautiful hat for her work on several programs, including the Empire Girls State program.

Kiera O’Leary presented a gift from the Legion to Dr. Lisa Coors/PTOptions in thanks for her “Loose Change” project which collected funds for the Girls State program.

Auxiliary member Helen Tyszka sang a beautiful “Happy Birthday” in honor of Post member Jim Michalak.

Jennifer Gibbons, Felicia Lovagio, Auxiliary President Jacqueline Eltringham, Kevin Byrnes and Augustin Mingoia Murphy worked hard to ensure a successful event.

salt symbolizes the tears of our missing and their families who long for answers after decades of uncertainty. The lighted candle reflects our hope for their return, alive or dead. The Bible represents the strength gained through faith to sustain us and those lost from our country, founded as one nation under God. The glass is inverted, symbolizing their inability to share a toast. The chair is empty; the seat remains unclaimed at the table. Toys for Tots Chair Jennifer Gibbons successfully collected an abundance of toys at St. Paul’s and the Senior Center. Felicia Lovagio, Gail McLaughlin and Suzanne Dowling planned and organized the wonderful dinner and raffle celebration. Commander Frank Tauches thanked everyone for participating in this dinner honoring veterans. He thanked the veterans and reminded us that Americans should never forget the brave men and women who answered our nation’s call to serve and fought for our freedom with honor.

MIA (Missing In Action) Table

Augustin Mingoia Murphy was recognized by Auxiliary President Jacqueline Etringham for his contribution to the American Legion.

Thanks to the students who assisted with many aspects of the evening. Left to right: Kevin Byrnes, Augustin Mingoia Murphy, Kiera O'Leary, Roisin Pfaff, Niamh Pfaff, Callie Coors and Emily Burns.

Lorraine Tauches sang the Star Spangled Banner with Auxiliary President Jacqueline Eltringham.

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achieves equal representation of the four POA organizations, but democracy is about representing voters fairly, not four unrepresentative organizations. The POAs need to decide whether they want what is best for their four individual parochial organizations that divide the village along lines that were created 104 years ago, or what is best for the village of Garden City today. Donald MacLeod

Thank You

To the Editor: On behalf of our families, thank you to the Garden City Police Department and the NYU Emergency Medical Service for the quick response and great service when our mother fell ill early on the morning of Thursday December 28th. Particularly we would like to thank Sergeant Baker, Officers Levin, Haran, and Hertling of the Police Department and Medics Adler and Perez from NYU. All provided tremendous support and comfort in the hours early that morning. Also special thank you to Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson and Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi for your great leadership and support. The Colahan and Burke Families

Back in Old GC

To the Editor: I wish to thank and congratulate John Kordes on his nostalgic poem he wrote in last week’s G.C. News. It brought back many found memories. Today when our country and the world is in such turmoil and possible world war, it is particularly comforting to reflect on yesteryear when times were simple and more settled. I remember the good old days when we used run from house to house to round up our contemporaries to play hide and seek, stick ball, kick ball or punch ball in the street. During the winter when Hubbell’s Pond was frozen, lace up our skates, chose sides and play hockey games at the far end of the pond. Our goals were pieces of wood we found laying around. Today, the pond has not been frozen for at least 20 years. During the summer the Garden City pool was our hang out. We used to stay there all

day, learn how to swim and admire the girls. Our parents knew we would be safe and they could do their errands. When I was in the 9th grade it was the middle school today. High school was quite a leap. Things got serious, grades, sports, and girls! The stands were full during Friday night basketball games. Parties usually followed. School parties were the social highlight of our lives. Those were the times when new dances were invented like the twist, the watusi, the swim, mashed potatoes, the hitch hike and more I can’t remember. We danced all night to our favorite band, Bobby and the Orbits. After the dance we used to take our dates to jans ice cream parlor. The made the largest banana splits. It would feed the entire table. Saturday morning we would return to the high school and play pick up basketball games. Competition was fierce. If you lost, the winning team would stay on the court to face another team. After an exhausting morning of basketball, we would hop into someone’s car and go to Louie’s restaurant to savor our staple meal of cheeseburgers, french fries and a Coke. Yes, those were the good old days. What I would give to return to those “Good Old Days.” John Appelt, Class of 1963

Not members of FABGC

To the Editor: While it is normally not our concern to correct the inaccuracies put out by the St Paul’s Conservancy/Alliance (does anyway really believe $400/month?), FABGC has been extremely critical of the POA system that for decades allowed only POA members to serve on Village Boards and Commissions. (The Governance Committee found one exception in 20 years) The recent statement on the Village’s Facebook page by St Paul’s Conservancy Chair and Estates POA Vice-President and Director Eileen Read that the five members of the Mayor’s St Paul’s Committee are all “founding members and or friends of FABGC” is simply not true. St. Paul’s Committee Member Soraya Gage ran the campaign for Trustee Finneran who ran against FABGC candidates in the last election. Walter Beal

ran the St Paul’s restoration project for the last POA Board of Trustees. Jim Apostolides, like Soraya Gage and Walter Beal, were never “founders of FABGC” nor known to any of the founding members of FABGC. While they are not founders or members of FABGC, they are certainly welcome to join and we thank them in advance for their volunteerism. We would find it disheartening if the St Paul’s Conservancy/Alliance members are already attacking this newly formed Committee’s members under the incorrect claim that they are ALL somehow related to FABGC, rather than the fact that the Mayor is comfortable with their integrity and their ability to leave their biases at the St Paul’s door. We hope the Alliance Chairperson-Estates POA Vice-President was just ill-informed rather than telling an intentional deliberate mistruth. We wish the Committee the best and hope they can execute with no biases and the needed level of integrity. For a Better Garden City

History repeats itself

To the Editor: Last week’s GC News’ “The View From Here” reported Americans look fondly upon Donald Trump’s Presidency and yet 81 million Americans voted him out of office. These are the same Americans, along with millions of others, who listen to his 2024 “take no prisoners approach” campaign rhetoric and genuinely fear what he has in store for our democracy. Generally, Americans are also concerned with his party continuing to control the House of Representatives. Their hesitation can be summed up by the fiery commentary made by one of their own, Texas Rep. Chip Roy who recently asked, “One thing! I want my Republican colleagues to give me one thing - one thing - that I can go campaign on and say we did.” Sadly, there isn’t much. In fact, their legacy lies more in what they failed to do including legislation 1) for appropriate gun controls 2) in support of voters’ and women’s rights 3) for sincerely required climate controls 4) to strengthen our immigration controls 5) to prevent the banning of books 6)

which protect our LGBTQ communities 7) and to clarify the distinction between church and state. Talk about a “do-nothing” Congress. Let’s not forget the fiasco of selecting a new speaker - a process which shut down Congress for three weeks and resulted in an appointee who publicly proclaimed was waiting for Moses to ordain him for the position. In reality, the only meaningful legislation they passed in the GOP House was a debt ceiling increase and two CR’s to avoid government shutdowns - all of which were initiated by Democrats as were the Chips, Infrastructure, Inflation Reduction, Insulin Cost Control Acts by their counterparts in the Senate. Sadly, the American people can expect pretty much the same in 2024 and in 2025 if the party retains control. And tragically this may include a repeat of attempting to overturn an election result and fostering another deadly insurrection. Such thoughts send shivers down some spines while others cannot wait. Whoever said, “History repeats itself” clearly knew what he was talking about - unfortunately. Joe Cauchi

Senator Schumer, the culprit

To the Editor: Senator Schumer, the Senator of the State of New York, is one of the most powerful legislators in Washington, D.C. One may ask: what positive things did he do for the average New Yorker within the last few years? The answer should be easy. He is an egocentric person who is reluctant to interfere in his party’s radical agenda. Did he ever sit down with President Biden to work out a solution to stop the horrendous influx of illegals at the southern border who, to a great extent, end up in New York City? He is everywhere and yet, when it comes down to it, he is nowhere! As Majority Leader of the Senate, he should vehemently attack the major problems our country is facing. Instead, spending billions of dollars which we don’t have, he is very unwilling to make a positive impact to move our country forward. Thus, he is part of the problem! Heinz Mayer

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served as President of the Garden City Youth Lacrosse program for five years. Mike has continued his strong belief in Community Service with an extremely busy year working with his fellow Trustees: As Chairman of the Finance Committee Mike has: • Worked with the Village Administrator and staff to ensure that the information presented to residents about the cost options for St Paul’s were clear and concise and vetted through 3rd party experts to allow residents to make informed decisions about the future of the building. • Reviewed the work performed by Westerman Construction (“Westerman”), and Vakota Architecture (“Vakota”) to ensure that their final Comparative Analysis report provided a clear and unambiguous scope and cost summary for the Village residents. • Worked with Westerman and Vakota to help them prepare the Executive Summary which was presented to Village residents. • Worked with the Village financial advisor and Village bond counsel to prepare a summary of financing options for St Paul’s that was presented to the Village residents, including the potential impact to the residents’ tax assessments. • Moderated information sessions for the Village residents where 3rd party experts presented (i) the St Paul’s Comparative Analysis and Legal / Environmental Overview and (ii) the St Paul’s Financing Options to ensure

the scale of the project and the potential impact on the Village finances was presented clearly. • Met quarterly with Village Administrator and Village Treasurer to review the status of outstanding capital projects. As a member of the Traffic Committee, worked with Chairman Charlie Kelly and Trustee Marciano to: • Bring numerous improvements to the Village traffic flow through the installation of speed humps (including 7th St raised crosswalk), sidewalk bump outs, and other traffic calming devices that greatly improved pedestrian safety. • Approve the installation of traffic control devices to help improve traffic and pedestrian safety at numerous locations around the Village. • Worked with Village traffic consultants on studies that reviewed the impact of reducing the Village speed limit and improving traffic flow on Stewart Ave. between Franklin Ave and Clinton Rd. As Liaison to the Board of Cultural & Recreational Affairs: • Worked with the Recreation Commissioner and his staff to improve the conditions of the St Paul’s athletic fields. This included meeting with neighboring villages that employ organic turf programs and supporting changes that will be impactful on the quality of the playing fields going forward. Please support Trustee Sullivan so that he may continue his hard work and accomplishments in the areas of Finance and Traffic for the Village. Any resident interested in getting involved, please contact For a Better Garden City: info.fabgc@gmail.com

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Members of the Board of Trustees examine the new speed hump on Seventh Street.

Winterfest From page 3 that the winter of death itself is not the end of us, but a passing into a new life. As long as we remain ordinary radicals, things will work out. Winterfest is an opportunity for communal hope that things will be better this coming year and allows people to focus on what

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group, which came into existence in 1966. “Initially it was formed because of the supersonic transport (SST) and Concord for the noise unique to those planes,” Quinn said. The EAB’s December discussion covered some aspects of aircraft noise and vibrations affecting the quality of life of Garden City residents and many Long Islanders. Quinn, who taught science education at Sewanhaka High School for many years, shared a PowerPoint presentation with locations of the various aircraft noise monitoring devices around the Town of Hempstead. The nearest monitor to Garden City is the Floral Park - Centennial Gardens noise monitor location which is two blocks west of Sewanhaka HS.

The 22’s Disrupt Village Airspace

With a diagram of the Town of Hempstead’s correlation to approaches to JFK Airport, Quinn spoke about the three monitors in line with the landing strips at Kennedy. The only strip that makes an impact on flight patterns coming across Garden City is known as “the 22’s.” He said the monitor in Floral Park most closely mimics what the entire village will hear with airplanes approaching that runway. “That’s pretty much the direction planes will be flying in any way, but in the last month or two LaGuardia Airport has been playing some games and for three or four days we had airplanes from there too. With that exception we exclusively get the incoming flights for JFK that will be landing on ‘the 22’s’ runway,” Quinn noted. The noise monitoring scale presented colors for the amount of noise being generated by aircraft. When the map was created in 2014 it showed Garden City with noise contours of about 50 to 54.9 decibels from aircraft. For data recorded by the Floral Park monitor between October 2022 and October 2023, the number has shifted, up to average levels of around 60.9, 61, 61.6 and 62 (with decibels averaged monthly). Quinn said this increase in average noise of around 5 decibels is very significant because at 65 decibels there would be a need for the FAA to take action. “Internationally, according to the World Health Organization the decibel number where something should be done for mitigation is 55. We’re coming close to the 65 that says it’s a real problem. When you’re talking about decibels there is a perception that if you’re around that 65 it will sound like ‘a noisy urban area’ and if you’re around 55 it will sound like ‘a suburban area.’ Below 45 decibels it sounds like you’re in a rural area and according to the EPA, safe noise levels are 40 decibels or less for indoor use and 55 for outdoors. If

you look at other locations, right by the airports and takeoffs they are up in the 70s but we’re already at the cusp of it being a critical noise limit. Garden City is up at the level of urban residential to a noisy urban area due to JUST the planes’ noise,” Quinn told the EAB. He shared how each increase of 10 decibels represents the doubling of hearing sound. If noise rises from 55 to 65 decibels humans will perceive that noise as twice as loud. According to Quinn this is a greater difference than the sound energy concepts discussed earlier in the EAB’s meeting with a presentation by Drs. Bonnie Sager and Lucy Weinstein about noise pollution. Mayor Carter Flanagan said Garden City Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson and the Department of Building staff developed a summary of where noise matters come up in local laws and ordinances. The information was being prepared for an online post to the village website. “I always hear questions about what the village permits for noise. Along with this noise presentation we’ll definitely try to add a nice little reference table about what we have on the books,” the mayor said.

Frequent Flyovers?

One more factor for plane noise is the frequency of their approaches to JFK. The explanation for what many people experience from a noise standpoint is “a recurrent intermittent sound that lasts for about a minute” according to Quinn. “We will hear a number of people saying ‘Oh my God, there’s a plane flying over my house every 30 seconds.’ That’s a complete lie though at the busiest times if you’re in the line of the runway, there will be a plane flying overhead about every 90 seconds. You can’t hear the noise as it’s directly above but you hear as the plane approaches and even more so as it leaves. If the plane passed directly over your house you will hear that plane for approximately 50 seconds to a minute, Standards for what constitutes too high noise vary but the World Health Organization, with 45 for daytime and 40 decibels for evenings, has the strictest standard. Quinn compared this to what the 65 decibels represents for FAA action, as some European countries follow the WHO recommendations. “Both the EPA Safe Noise and WHO recommend aircrafts’ noise levels should be much lower than the FAA’s 65 decibel system because what they are using is what’s called an unweighted average. It is interesting how they average noise; the decibel level plus duration equals those numbers. If you have one single plane coming in over a minute, at 114 decibels, the average for the day will be at the 65 decibel level,” he noted. An issue recorded with plane noise

is the decision for flight patterns which planes follow, which is often compounded for those who live closest to the route to JFK. Quinn said there’s cases where the exact same pattern is flown through the village at times. A shift in the pattern would change the noise levels a particular house receives from aircraft substantially. A goal of TVASNAC is to achieve “a more equitable shift” in the patterns, as anyone living directly within the 22’s runway path is facing more noise. “Garden City is a good seven and a half miles from the airport and we should not be subject to that constant flight pattern. The groups with us at TVASNAC meetings, with Garden City, Floral Park, New Hyde Park, essentially speak as one voice because the flight patterns impacting us can hit the two others. A whole separate group in Atlantic Beach and the southern part of the Town have a whole other set of problems,” Quinn said. On December 13 Quinn also explained how TVASNAC was instrumental in having a Part 150 Study completed over the last few years as the area airports had to survey for noise and consider mitigation measures. EAB member Kelly Smith asked what exactly the FAA must do if an aircraft noise level reaches over the threshold of 65 dB. According to Quinn, the FAA would have to provide (funding) to install soundproofing for hospitals, nursing homes and daycare centers, “so the inside noise in the building falls under 65 decibels.” They are not required to do anything to assist private residences impacted by the high noise level. Unfortunately for schools observing aircraft noise above 65 dB, the federally-mandated mitigation is less stringent because sound-attenuating windows might be a move in compliance rather than sound-deadening windows needed for nursing homes, hospitals and some other venues.

How to Complain about Plane Noise

Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan commented that Quinn’s presentation was excellent, and she thanked him for his work in environmental advocacy and education for so many years. She asked how people can send complaints on aircraft noise to the FAA. Details for official complaint information and processing can be found online at www.faa.gov/noise/

inquiries At the meeting, Larry Quinn announced the call-in number as 1-800-322-7873. He noted a method for filing a complaint to the FAA’s “Noise Ombudsman” with the email address, NoiseOmbudsman@faa.gov Quinn noted, “Unfortunately the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was very good at saying they can meet four times a year and if you don’t come to complain to this one group they wouldn’t really have to listen. When you see the noise complaints it is disheartening to hear the FAA state that they’re required to hear the complaint but they are not required to pass those on to anybody.” His comments to the EAB illuminated the way the FAA records complaints to make the total number “seem minimal.” He said the FAA creates a log of “tallies” for complaints about aircraft noise but it does not count the actual number of calls received. “They count only how many households call – if one person complains every day for a month it would only count as one complaint, not 30. We used to go in and jokingly say if you have a complaint call them from your neighbor’s house because it would at least be recognized as a different complaint…. But they don’t do anything about what you actually tell them,” he said. One of his slides presented the number of household complaints to the FAA by location, with Garden City focused on complaints about JFK and not really for LaGuardia. There were not many complaints stemming from Garden City on record. The Garden City Park water tower by the intersection of Denton Avenue and Marcus Avenue, northwest of Garden City. Quinn explained that over the past year the water tower was being repainted and the light at its top was not functioning. “The airplanes would use that as one of their wave light points when they are lining up to come in for landing. The tank’s light began working at the end of October 2023 but until then the planes were going just north of us, and New Hyde Park was getting clobbered for the last year. We had a relatively quiet year because without that light at night, planes were not using that route with the visual approach over the village,” Quinn noted.

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From page 1 issued we will be receiving that additional $50,000 for this same project,” Woo explained. Contributions NYU-Langone will make towards the sewer upgrades for the Franklin Avenue corridor represent approximately 40 to 45% of the total anticipated costs. Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi said the original estimate for the Sewer Upgrade Project servicing the northern Franklin Avenue area and general vicinity of NYU-Langone’s newly-acquired properties (the former Sears and Lord & Taylor buildings) was close to $4 million. Months later a third party evaluated the project and gave Garden City officials a new estimate of roughly half the $4 million, quoting the large-scale job at around $2 million. Adding 10% as a contingency amount would raise the cost to $2.2 million, Suozzi told the Board of Trustees in November.

Audits Approved

The Board of Trustees approved more Finance Department agenda items at their December meeting, including an audit report of Fiscal Year 2022-2023

which ended on May 31, 2023. Auditing firm PKF O’Connor Davies completed its final audit report and submitted it to Village of Garden City officials and administration. Woo noted that the village’s financial statements and the annual audit report were reviewed with the Finance and Audit Committee. With the Board of Trustees accepting the report as part of its consent agenda, copies of the 2022-2023 fiscal year audit will be provided to residents and posted on the village website, gardencityny.net In addition Garden City participates in but does not contribute funds to a Deferred Compensation Plan, for which the same consulting audit firm completed a detailed report for 2022 activities and adjustments. Woo referred to the program being an “employee contribution-only compensation plan” but she noted that because the village chooses to not do the program under the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan, under state law Garden City is required to conduct annual audits. The Board also appropriated $188,462 from the ‘Reserve for Compensated Absences’ account to funds for Termination Payout, to cover pay-

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ments to a 31-year member of the GCPD who retired, according to Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson. Prior to the board’s vote, Trustee Ed Finneran inquired if the compensation was going to a former employee that retired or one that changed jobs.

New police Interceptors on order

At the December meeting, the trustees also approved a transfer of $180,000 to fund the purchases of three new police vehicles, 2024 Ford Interceptors. The $180,000 was moved from the Business District Paving account to the Police Vehicles capital budget line. The accounting was enacted not as means of final payment for the new police cars, as the GCPD applied to receive the $180,000 in grant funds from New York State Sen. Kevin Thomas’ office. Notification about the GCPD being approved for the grant came only on Tuesday, December 12. As the grant payment was not yet made to the GCPD (to make the funds available) Commissioner Jackson noted that while paperwork for the CREST grant must be returned to governmental offices, Ford provided police departments only a two-week window to order

the 2024 Interceptor models. “In August the Board of Trustees authorized two CREST grant applications – one for the village administrator and the other for the police department. We had a 30-day window to act to order these vehicles and I thank Treasurer Woo and our Purchasing Division for their efforts. Once we complete all the paperwork and projects and receive the funds from the state then the $180,000 will be put back into the account for Business District Paving,” Commissioner Jackson explained. Reporting on the GCPD statistics for November 2023, Commissioner Jackson said 1,189 police incidents were recorded. There were 62 case investigations, 13 arrests, 168 medical service calls, eight vehicle impounds and 87 accident reports. The GCPD issued 1,006 traffic summonses in November; 1,897 parking tickets as well as five ‘quality of life’ tickets. Following the updates, Deputy Mayor Lawrence Marciano took a moment to thank Police Commissioner Jackson and the force for their outstanding efforts and the variety of ways they protect and serve the community.

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From page 22 wide speed limit from 30mph to 25 mph would be beneficial to traffic safety • Final Stewart Avenue Road Diet Study – Study as to whether a road diet on the Village owned portion of Stewart Avenue (Franklin Avenue to Clinton Road) would be beneficial to traffic safety

Public Hearing January 18th

The Board will hold a public hearing on a Local Law to amend the code of the Village of Garden City in relation to establishing a temporary six-month moratorium on the application, acceptance or approval of building permits by Village Boards or Commissions, staff members and officials for certain retail uses in the Village of Garden City. This law is intended to give the Village time to review and study certain uses, including adult book stores, hookah lounges, tattoo parlors, smoke shops and things of that nature and determine where such uses might be permitted in the Village.

Burning Leaves

Earlier this week the Fire Department was alerted to a report of a rubbish fire in the north east section of the Village. Upon arrival, units found the resident burning leaves in close proximity to their home. Units extinguished the fire, and rendered the area safe. As a reminder it is against Village Code for residents to have Open Burns: No person shall burn or cause or permit to be burned in the open any matter, including but not limited to trash, rubbish, leaves, garbage, grass, refuse, trees, automobiles, rubber, railroad ties, materials resulting from demolition, wrecking or construction of buildings, materials for salvage purposes or other wastes, so as to cause the emission of an air contaminant into the atmosphere of the village. In addition, burning leaves release irritants into the air that can cause respiratory problems and other health issues. According to the EPA, burning leaves in an open area “produces particulate matter and hydrocarbons which contain a number of toxic, irritant, and carcinogenic (cancer causing)

compounds.” The microscopic particles in the leaf smoke can find their way into the deepest parts of your lungs and cause respiratory damage, impair your lungs, and even reduce the amount of air you’re able to intake.

read as follows: FURTHER RESOLVED, that the personnel of such Board of Trustees shall comprise five members, all of whom shall be appointed from the Village at-large.

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Saturday, January 6th 3:00 p.m. “Teen Crafternoon: DIY Ceramic Mugs” at the Library. Registration required. Monday, January 8th 1:30 p.m. Movie Matinee: Oppenheimer at the Library 7:30 p.m. Library Board of Trustees Meeting at the Library Tuesday, January 9th 2:30 p.m. Line or Chair Dancing with Felicia at the Senior Center Wednesday, January 10th 7:30 p.m. Environmental Advisory Board Sustainability Roundtable at Village Hall and via Zoom Thursday, January 11th 1:15 p.m. Chi Kung with Andrew at the Senior Center. Nominal fee. 6:00 p.m. Traffic Commission Meeting at the Garden City Public Library

The Board has determined that it is in the best interest of the Village for all members of the Board of Library Trustees to be appointed at-large. When first granted the charter in January 1956, the adopted resolution included a requirement there be five Trustee members from each section and one at-large. This latest resolution amends the second clause to read as follows: WHEREAS, the establishment of the Garden City Public Library and the composition of the Board of Library Trustees was set forth by Resolution of the Board, dated January 21, 1956; and WHEREAS, this Board has determined that it is in the best interest of the Village for all members of the Board of Library Trustees to be appointed from the Village at-large; RESOLVED, that the second clause of the aforementioned resolution be amended to

Happening in Garden City

THE OFFICE CAT From page 24 Restaurant dispute Garden City Police investigated a dispute that occurred inside a 7th Street restaurant on December 30th.

injuries. The driver of the vehicle, a 41-year-old male, was arrested for DWILeandra’s Law (children under 16 years old in the vehicle) and three counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

Stolen car Garden City Police responded to a Franklin Court residence on December 31st where a vehicle with the keys left inside was reported stolen. Police tracked the vehicle to a Hempstead location, where it was recovered and returned to the owner.

Home burglarized Garden City Police responded to a Fairmount Boulevard residence on New Year’s Day for a burglary investigation. The rear door to the residence was found damaged, and a safe in the basement was removed. The investigation is ongoing.

Vehicle entered On New Year’s Eve a vehicle on 1st Place was entered with no reported loss.

Brush fire Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a Russell Road home on January 1st where firefighters extinguished a small brush fire in the rear yard.

Error alarms On December 31st Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to the Residence Inn for a fire alarm and determined it was set in error. On the same day they also responded to a residence for a fire alarm and determined it too was set in error. Missing wallet On December 31st a victim reported her wallet was either lost or stolen within the confines of the Village. DWI crash On January 1st Garden City Police responded to Cherry Valley Avenue, where a vehicle struck a tree. Four passengers, a female and three children (ages 4, 9, and 11), were transported to a hospital for non-life-threatening

Unregistered vehicle A Stewart Avenue motorist was charged with driving an unregistered vehicle and excessive speed on January 1st. Carbon monoxide Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a restaurant for a carbon monoxide alarm on January 2nd. Firefighters rendered the building safe after detecting high carbon monoxide levels due to a malfunctioning exhaust fan. Excessive speed A Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license

and excessive speed on January 2nd. Light malfunction Garden City Police responded to a traffic light malfunction at Rockaway Avenue and 1st Street on January 2nd. Tree limb down Police officers responded to Jefferson Street for a fallen tree limb that damaged an unoccupied vehicle on January 2nd. Unregistered moped A Rockaway Avenue moped driver was charged with driving with a suspended license, unregistered vehicle, and not wearing a required helmet on January 2nd.

Overweight vehicle A company was charged with operating a carting vehicle on Stewart Avenue while 26,000 pounds overweight on January 2nd. Larceny A male subject allegedly stole several packs of cigarettes from Garden City Mobil before fleeing the scene southbound on Franklin Avenue on January 2nd. Fake truck plates On January 2nd a Clinton Road truck driver was charged with driving with a suspended license, fraudulent license plates, and no highway use tax permit.

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Garden City Recreation Children’s Tennis Lessons Winter 2023–24

The Garden City Department of Recreation and Parks is pleased to announce the start of the WINTER children’s tennis program. Registration is ongoing and classes begin on Monday, January 8. All classes are held at the Community Park indoor tennis center and are available to Garden City residents’ ages 4 through 16 years old. How to register: • In person at the Recreation Office (108 Rockaway Ave). The recreation office is open M – F from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. You can download a registration form at our website: gardencityrecreation.org • By mail: Mail in your registration form and check to the Recreation Office • Register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net .You need a password to register online. If you do not have a password please go to the Recreation office, with proof of residency, to receive one. If paying by check, please make check payable to Inc. Village of Garden City If paying by credit card please use: Mastercard, Visa or Discover. We do not accept American Express at this time. For more information, call the Recreation Office at 516 465-4075 ***Non-resident children who attend Garden City Public Schools can register for tennis lessons beginning December 11. Registration must be done by mail or in person at the Recreation Office. Those who would like to register for our tennis program must prove they attend one of the Garden City Public Schools. Proof must accompany registration. An additional $50 fee will pertain to anyone in this category. Make checks payable to the “Inc. Village of Garden City”.

Recreation Pickleball News

Beginning the week of January 7th, Recreation and Parks will add a Sunday morning session of pickleball. Sundays – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. beginning January 7 The above session will run through the end of March and then be evaluated for participation. We will continue to run pickleball from 9:30 to noon, Tuesdays through Fridays.

All session will be open to residents only and will allow continuous round robin use during that session. No group may reserve a court and play on their own. The cost per session will be $6 daily or with a pass, $5.

Chess Wizards Camp During Winter Break

Garden City Recreation and Parks has again partnered with the very popular “Chess Wizards” to offer after school programs for Garden City children ages 6 through 12 who want to learn the game of chess! Chess Wizards is a fun way to have kids experience the excitement of chess. Kids will play in mini tournaments, have interactive lessons with chess pros and play cool chess variants like bug house. It is proven that chess enhances cognitive development in children, improves both verbal and mathematical skills, and increases all levels of academic performance! Playing chess stimulates the mind and helps children strengthen skills such as focusing, visualizing goals, abstract thinking, and forming concrete opinions. Instructors (who are called "Wizards") provide all the materials necessary for your child to participate in the class and no additional purchase is required to attend. All students will receive a trophy, puzzle folder and wizards t-shirt. Come join the fun!!! This program is an 8-week session. Class will be held on Tuesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. in St. Paul’s Center (108 Rockaway Avenue) beginning January 30. To register please visit www.chesswizards.com.

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Family Fun Time on Sundays

On Sunday afternoons beginning January 7, St. Paul’s Field House will be open for “Family Fun” for Village families. This open time provides the opportunity for families to enjoy various gym activities in an indoor environment. The gym will be available for use from 2:45 to 5:30 p.m. each Sunday until March 10. This time is designated for family time only. No organized practices or workouts will be allowed. Although there will be staff to monitor activity, this is not a drop off program. We ask the elementary aged children be accompanied by an adult. For the safety of our users, no lacrosse or baseball equipment, or any other sport involving stick equipment will be allowed.

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Celebrating the Christmas season at Garden Manor Nursery

Parents enjoy their visit to the classroom. As always, the Christmas season is filled with much excitement, joy and anticipation. This is also true at Garden Manor Nursery School. In addition to the fun and educational activities planned by their teachers, students learned Christmas songs, made Christmas crafts and special gifts for family members. They also decorated the Christmas trees in their classrooms, read Christmas stories, dazzled their families with a Christmas performance and even had a special visit from Santa! So many fun and exciting activities, and what a special time for the students, staff and families.

In addition to all the fun Christmas activities, Garden Manor has a very special tradition during the Christmas season. The school Christmas tree is very special. It is known as the Christmas Tree of Kindness and Caring and it is not decorated with ornaments but with new socks, hats, gloves and scarves donated by the generous Garden Manor Nursery School families and staff as well as the parishioners from Christ Episcopal Church. The tree was overflowing this year and not a branch was left bare! These items were boxed up and donated to the Inn in

All ready for Santa!

A student adding her “decoration” to the tree.

Christmas Tree of Kindness and Caring decorated with socks, hats, gloves and scarves to be donated. Hempstead just in time for Christmas and will help many people in need this winter. Garden Manor Nursery School at Christ Episcopal Church is located at 33 Jefferson St, Garden City on the border of Stewart Manor and Franklin Square.

Registration for the 2024–2025 school year is currently open. The school has Toddler (2 year old), Pre-School (3 year old) and Pre-K class options available. If you’d like to learn more about the school please visit www.gmns.org

Santa telling all the students that they are on the nice list!

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Stewart Manor, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3506051. $675,000.

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Mineola, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. MLS# 3515822. $875,000.

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Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3499846. $1,350,000.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3507563. $1,070,000.

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Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath. MLS# 3512879. $3,485,000.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3516502. $1,250,000.

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Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3518438. $245,000.

Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3520156. $469,000.

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Wyndham West, #312 Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. MLS# 3507598. $724,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3496770. $930,000.

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Wyndham East, #412E Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. MLS# 3517154. $712,000.

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Wyndham West, #M34 Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 3-bath. MLS# 3516608. $1,350,000.

Wyndham East, #M33 Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 3-bath. MLS# 3491207. $1,499,000.

Wyndham West, #422 Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 3-bath. MLS# 3495141. $1,725,000.

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MARKET REPORT

Garden City, NY

01/01/2023 - 12/31/2023

In Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty’s

GARDEN CITY - OVERALL

commitment to delivering pertinent and up-to-date insights into the Garden City real estate landscape, we proudly introduce the 2023 market report. Presently, the market conditions suggest that it is an opportune moment to consider selling your property. Our team of seasoned professionals are equipped with the expertise and resources to provide you with an assessment tailored to your property. We

2023 RESIDENTIAL

2 02 3 C O N D O/ C 0 - O P

Number of Sales

163

Number of Sales 5 0

Days on Market

112

Average Price

$ 1 , 3 8 3 , 74 3

Average Price

$689,71 5

Median Price

$1 ,275,000

Median Price

$736,000

Highest Price

$4,200,000

Highest Price

$1 ,950,000

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GARDEN CITY - CENTRAL 2023

GARDEN CITY - EASTERN

G A R D E N C I T Y - E S TAT E S 2023

2023

Number of Sales

Days on Market

Average Price

$ 1 , 8 74 , 0 2 4

Average Price

$1,168,992

Average Price

$1,522,143

Median Price

$1 ,575,000

Median Price

$1 ,093,500

Median Price

$1 ,395,000

Highest Price

$4,200,000

Highest Price

$1 ,899,000

Highest Price

$2,790,000

GARDEN CITY - WESTERN 2023

ADD’L GARDEN CITY CONDO/COOPS

THE WYNDHAM 2023

2023

Number of Sales

Days on Market

127

Days on Market

Average Price

$1 , 199,464

Average Price

$904,407

Average Price

$ 4 3 7, 6 8 4

Median Price

$1 ,081 ,000

Median Price

$831 ,000

Median Price

$ 3 7 7, 5 0 0

Highest Price

$2,330,000

Highest Price

$1 ,950,000

Highest Price

$800,000

Data per OneKey MLS | Januar y 1st – December 31st, 2023

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