The Garden City News (1/6/23)

Franklin Avenue bank robbed

Garden City and Nassau County Police are investigating the robbery of a bank on Franklin Avenue that took place on Tuesday, January 3.

According to police, an unknown man entered the TD Bank branch located at 855 Franklin Avenue at 1 p.m., approached a teller and presented him with a note demanding

money. According to police the man threatened to use a weapon, although no weapon was displayed. The teller complied and the robber fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of currency.

There were eight employees in the bank at the time of the robbery, but no injuries were reported.

The robber was described as

male, with a light complexion, approximately 5'8" tall, with an average build. He was wearing a grey winter jacket and a black mask.

Nassau County detectives ask that anyone with information regarding the incident please call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous

Updates on construction, renovation work

BY RIKKI MASSAND

As 2022 was winding down, senior staff at the Village of Garden City shared updates on several building and construction projects with the Board of Trustees.

Superintendent of Building Giuseppe Giovanniello discussed several building and construction projects with the Board during the Board’s December 15th meeting.

According to Giovanniello, there have been multiple conversations between the village staff and the Garden City Casino’s board, as there are projects for its roof and to address on-site drainage issues, particularly in the back of the building. He discussed the potential upgrades to the facility with the Casino’s project architect.

At the Garden City Public Library, the Children’s Room renovation project for the first floor is moving along well. Giovanniello reported a possible conclusion date for work as the end of February or early March.

With the target period approaching, the Board of Trustees transferred funds between accounts to cover the costs of engaging consultant Intelli-Tec Security Systems. The board approved a transfer of $23,358 from the village’s “Reserve for Capital Improvements” budget fund, to the 2022-2023 Library Children’s Room Capital Account, in order to fund the installation of data ports.

Village Hall renovations

At Village Hall, a contractor was on target for construction of new walls in office spaces with work on HVAC installations being completed. The project for the building’s facade and masonry repointing also came into focus during the board’s last meeting of 2022, as Mayor Cosmo Veneziale instructed Superintendent Giovanniello to make sure environmental conditions including temperature and moisture are monitored.

“The contractor has to be stopped when they reach environmental conditions that prevent the masonry work to continue – hopefully somebody is monitoring this from our village staff,” the mayor said. Giovanniello said this

Cadette Girl Scouts Troops 1351 and 1349 gathered for some holiday fun! The girls made gingerbread houses, had a secret gift exchange and celebrated the final game of the World Cup together! The Troop thanks Capo Restaurant for hosting the girls.

A Winter’s Day

Winter is a magical time of year. The air is crisp and cool, and the world is blanketed in a blanket of snow. It’s a time for cozy fires, hot cocoa, and spending time with loved ones.

But winter can also be a difficult time, especially for those who live in colder climates. The shorter days and longer nights can lead to feelings of sadness and loneliness.

It’s important to take care of ourselves during the winter months. This can mean getting outside for some fresh air and sunlight, even if it’s just for a few minutes each day. It can also mean finding ways to stay active, whether it’s through a workout routine or simply going for a walk.

Garden City’s quiet tree-lined streets are particularly great places to walk and ride bicycles, so if you made a New Year’s resolution to get more exercise, now’s the time to start.

We should also remember to reach out to others, whether it’s through a phone call, text, or in-person visit. Social connection is an important aspect of our overall well-being, and it’s especially important during the winter months when we may be feeling a bit isolated.

Overall, winter is a beautiful and special time of year. It’s a time to embrace the cold and find joy in the simple pleasures of life.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Delightful program

To the Editor:

Thanks to the Recreation Department for hosting a delightful Children's New Years Eve Party at the St. Paul’s Field House. The giveaways were thoughtful and much appreciated and the play by the Jack Frost players was enjoyed by all.

Special thanks to Paul Blake and Sandy Young for making sure the event went smoothly and for scrambling to find an alternate location after the plumbing and heating issues at Cluett Hall forced a change of venue.

Happy New Year, Charles P. Kelly

Thank you for 37 years

To the Editor:

After 37 years of serving this community, Culinary Heights is coming to an end. We are so thankful for all our wonderful patrons, those who shopped a few times a month to those who were daily visitors.

A thank you goes out to those who invited us into their homes to help celebrate birthdays, communions, holidays, and many other momentous occasions.

A special thank you to all the employees throughout the years who helped our business grow and become a staple in the community- so many left an indelible place in our hearts.

We are aware that there might be people who received gift certificates and have yet to redeem them. Please send them to PO Box 7875 Garden City, NY 11530 with a return address and we will be happy to send you a check.

Although this decision did not come lightly, Norm and I are extremely excited for our next chapter, spending more time with our growing family and maybe even putting our feet up once in a while. Again, thank you and it was a pleasure serving you.

Mary and Norm Zimmer

Will be missed

To the Editor:

I’d like to thank our friends and neighbors Mary and Norm Zimmer for their years of tireless work feeding our community with their delicious and wholesome food. After you relax a bit, any chance you’ll publish a “Comfort Food” cookbook? You’ll be missed!

Kate Duffy

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Recycling in Garden City – What Goes in the Green Bin?

SUBMITTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD

This is the first in a series of articles sponsored by the Garden City Environmental Advisory Board (“GC EAB”) on the topic of recycling. The GC EAB hopes to clear up any confusion about what can and cannot be recycled. Today’s topic: what goes in the green bin?

At its December meeting, the GC EAB’s shared information with residents on recycling, which is now available on the EAB page of the Village website. The meeting featured a video from Omni Recycling of Westbury addressing what happens to the commingled materials collected by the Village, and the video explains the importance of following the guidelines to optimize success of the program.

Metals are highly recyclable. Aluminum cans that beverages come

in should be rinsed and placed in the green bin. Other aluminum food containers like the ones you get at a delicatessen or pie plates should also be rinsed and placed in the green bin. Aluminum foil is also recyclable, as are metal cans that contained food. Metal hangars should not go in the green bin, though residents are encouraged to recycle metal hangars by returning them to their dry cleaner for reuse.

A number between 1 and 7 in a little triangle can usually be found on plastic items. Only plastics 1 and 2 are recyclable in the Village recycling program. #1 is polyethylene terephthalate (PETE or PET). It is usually clear and is used for water bottles, beverage bottles and bottles that contain food. #2 is high-density polyethylene (HDPE). It is frequently used for containers of household cleaners and soaps, and is usually colored.

Plastics #1 and #2 should go in the green bin after they have been rinsed and the bottle caps removed. Plastics that contain numbers 3-7 or have no number should not be placed in the green recycling bins but rather disposed of as trash. When plastics other than 1 and 2 are put in the green bins, they can interfere with the process of sorting at the facility and can result in highly recyclable materials being sent to a landfill. This is explained in detail in the Omni Recycling videos now available on the EAB page of the Village website.

Glass jars are recyclable and should be placed in the green bin after they have been rinsed and their lids removed. While glass is recyclable and part of the Village recycling program, the Omni Recycling video encourages residents to purchase beverages in aluminum cans rather than glass due to differences in the market

for aluminum and glass.

The GC EAB program included steps residents can take to reduce the amount of waste going to landfills and to help support a successful Village recycling program. Choosing products that are packaged in highly recyclable materials such as aluminum cans and tin cans was suggested, and the importance of checking for a 1 or 2 on any plastic being placed in the green bin and avoiding packaging any recyclables in plastic bags was emphasized.

The GC EAB will be sharing information in future articles on recycling of papers, metals, e-waste, and cardboard.

On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, all residents are welcome to attend the GC EAB’s Roundtable on Sustainability at Village Hall at 7:30 p.m. Email kaltman@gardencityny.net for the Zoom link.

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The new kitchen has white cabinetry, Thermador appliances and quartz countertops. The kitchen adjoins the dining room which is open to the living room and bathed in natural light.

There are 2 additional family room areas, recreation areas and plenty of space to work from home.

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GCRE distributes $15K in donations to charities

Joseph A. Farkas, president and trustee of the Garden City Real Estate Professionals Foundation (“GCRE”) announced recently that the Foundation had donated year end gifts totaling $15,000 to five important Garden City related charities and foundations including Charlies Champions Foundation (Charlie Schmitt), Mollies Fund (Mollie Biggane), I’m Not Done Yet Foundation (Bobby Menges), Tomorrows Hope

Foundation, The Interfaith Nutrition Network (The INN) and The Garden City Village Historical Society. Each group received a check in the amount of $2,500.

Farkas said “It’s great to see the GCRE Board of Trustees, Executive Committee and all of its committed Members giving back to the community and organizations they care so much about and knowing that these financial contributions have a direct

Richard Conniff, Vicki Ferrara, Katie Bill, Matt Heslin, Brian Pinnola, GCRE trustee; Sal Ciaravino, GCRE trustee; Tiffany Rufrano, GCRE Executive Committee; Gary Rufrano, GCRE trustee; Lauren Scarantino, GCRE trustee; Joe Farkas, GCRE trustee; Ismini Scouras, Chris Tully, Frank Liantonio, GCRE trustee; Allison Strack, Peggy York, Margy Kircher, Bernadette Kasnicki, Mike McCarthy GCRE member.

Joseph A. Farkas, tustee, president; Salvatore Ciaravino, trustee, secretary; Frank Liantonio, trustee, vice president; Lauren Scarantino, executive board member; Tiffany Rufrano, executive board member; Gary Rufrano, trustee, treasurer; Brian Pinnola, trustee.

GCRE distributes $15K in donations to charities

and significant impact on the recipients particularly during challenging economic times.”

Earlier this year, GCRE held its annual Gala, Cocktails for a Cause, at the Garden City Country Club and presented a check to the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation in the amount of $100,000 on behalf of its members in support of their great work. Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation gives hundreds of children the opportunity to attend Catholic elementary

schools on Long Island by providing scholarships through active fundraising. For more information on Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation go to www.tomorrowshopefoundation.org. Over 200 guests attended the evening in the club’s grand ballroom which was filled with music, dancing, great food and drinks.

For more information on GCRE, please visit www.gcrepf.org or contact Joseph Farkas at 516-455-1562 or jfarkas@metropolitanra.com

GCHS Class of 2023 parents wanted

Calling all GCHS Class of 2023 Parents!! Did you miss last night's information meeting?

The 2023 12th Grade Party and Parent Skit Night is scheduled for March 3, 2023. And it is not too late for you to be a part of it! Please contact gchsskitnight@gmail.com for more information.

Each participating parent/guardian must sign the Mandatory Parent/ Guardian Skit Night Participant Agreement and attend rehearsals in order to participate in certain skits at the 12th Grade Party. So please contact us as soon as possible. This GCHS event is organized with the help of the PTA and is one of the very best nights for our senior class. Be on the lookout for an email with the Signup Genius link to participate.

Please be a part of it. There are so many ways for you to be involved. You can be upfront and center or behind the scenes. Both are need -

ed and the kids benefit from your participation. Volunteer for a skit... no skill or talent is necessary, just be ready to have a blast! Put your creativity to work and help out with decorations; there will be plenty of jobs to transform the cafeteria into a walk down memory lane. Walk the graduation march and try not to cry. There are so many ways for you to be involved.

The Class of 2023 is an incredible group and has earned a terrific night celebrating their time together. The organizers are already hard at work getting everything ready to show us how to make this the best night ever!

Rehearsals start on Monday, January 9. Please help spread the word! If someone is unsure, please have them contact either Jeannine Votruba, Nicole Archer or Dorie Mehling at gchsskitnight@gmail. com.

Jen Sullivan

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Founding Agent of Long Island Member of the Luxury Division jennifer.sullivan@compass.com M: 516.361.7190

GCPD: Beware of deception robberies

SUBMITTED

BY THE GARDEN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Garden City Police Department would like to advise everyone of an ongoing pattern of deception larcenies in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

In many cases, subjects target persons exiting banks after withdrawing money. Subjects walk up to victims as they enter their vehicles and advise them that there are nails or tacks under their rear tires or that they have just dropped money outside their car. When

the victims exit their vehicles to look at the alleged conditions, another subject will enter the car and remove a pocketbook and/or money packet. In some cases, the subjects puncture a victim’s tire, and as they assist them in changing the tire, another subject steals property from within the vehicle.

A person who experiences these types of scenarios, as well as other types of potential acts of deception, are advised not to exit their vehicle, dial 911, and ensure their wallets, pocketbooks, and money packets are secure.

Garden City PTA News

The Power of Raising Confident Children

Join us on January 12 for the second session with our guest speaker Laura Campbell, as we share and discuss how to raise a confident child, who can navigate the ever-growing challenges of today. Register today at www.gardencitypta.org/parent-speaker-series.

From birth, children are constantly learning new skills and acquiring the confidence to use them. As they grow older, this confidence becomes just as important as the skills themselves. When children lack confidence, they are reluctant to try anything challenging or new. The fear of failure, judgment and disappointing others keeps them in their comfort zone and from building resiliency. The social media highlight reels are here to stay, and only a confident child will rise above the comparison traps and self-doubt, to reach their highest and greatest potential.

Save the Date: Parent University is Coming!

Join us on Wednesday, January 25, from 6:30–9:30 at the High School! Get ready for a night filled with thought-provoking, educational and actionable learning sessions designed to help parents to students of all ages, grades and interests continue learning, growing and supporting their children. The PTA, SEPTA and GCUFSD Administration are hard at work putting together a fantastic line up of sessions. Registration will open soon, so watch your email and the PTA social channels!

Mark Your Calendars!

Get your pencils ready to mark these

important upcoming dates for the PTA and your schools:

• Jan. 12: Middle School PTA Meeting, 9:15 a.m.

• Jan 12: Virtual Speaker Series event, 7 p.m.

• Jan. 16: Schools Closed, MLK Day

• Jan. 18: Joint Elementary PTA Meeting, 9:30 a.m.

• Jan. 19: High School PTA Meeting, 9:15 a.m.

• Feb. 16: All Schools PTA Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

• Feb. 20–24: Schools Closed, Winter Break

• Mar. 29, 2023: GCPTA Dinner -- Save the Date

Join Us on the PTA!

Did you know that last year the Garden City PTA had 2030 members and donated nearly $125,000 to our seven schools in the form of grants and programming? This year we are aiming for 100% membership and an even stronger impact! It’s not too late to join our crew! Whether you support our work with your membership, or you have the time to volunteer, we want YOU aboard! Join us at https://gcpta.memberhub.com by October 1 for a chance to win a $150 Amazon gift card! Let’s Connect @GardenCityPTA

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Garden City Real Estate Market Information

113 4th Street

Date: 12/30/2022 - Pending

Sold price: $1,599,000

6 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath

Architectural Style: Colonial Lot size: .43 acre

Total taxes: $23,709 MLS number: 3433959

The Seller’s Team: Claudia Galvin, Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Realty

Long Island Sales Data From One Key MLS Nassau County Median Sale Price

Month Current Year Prior Year % Change

Nov - 2022 $668,000 $651,500 2.5

Oct - 2022 $675,000 $650,000 3.8

Sept - 2022 $700,000 $660,500 6.0

Aug-2022 $700,000 $670,000 4.5

July-2022 $720,000 $670,000 7.5

June-2022 $719,500 $644,000 11.7

May-2022 $685,000 $635,000 7.9

Apr-2022 $668,000 $630,000 6.0 Mar-2022 $650,000 $600,000 8.3

92 Stewart Avenue

Fabulous buying opportunity for this stately Colonial set on 75x250 plot in the Central Section! Set on a lush piece of property, this home is ready to make it your own. Large entrance foyer leads to LR w/fireplace, FDR, Den, EIK and screened in porch. 4 bedrooms on the second floor (primary bedroom features fireplace) and 2 full baths. Third floor has 2 bedrooms and bath. Recently updated kitchen and baths, 3 years old roof and 7 year old heating system w/3 yr old water heater. Low taxes!!! Call for a private showing.

84 Pine Street

Date: 12/21/2022 - Pending

Sold price: $1,100,000

3 bedrooms, 2 full baths

Style: Ranch

Total taxes: $21,440

Lot size: .28 acre

MLS number: 3434842

The Seller’s Team: Laura Carroll, Compass Greater NY

Sun-drenched brick and stone ranch-style home on a beautiful 120 X 100 property in the Western Section of the Village ideally located within walking distance to both LIRR lines. The center hall, skylit foyer welcomes you into the home and nicely separates the public living space from the private. The open and flowing floorplan offers living room, formal dining room and family room with gas fireplace and cook’s eat-in kitchen with island, stainless steel appliances, eating area and sliders to the inviting private and lushly landscaped backyard with patio. The bedroom wing features an ensuite primary bedroom suite with walk-in closet and private bath plus 2 large bedrooms and a full hall bath. The huge basement is the full footprint of the house and is ready for your vision. New gas heat, 200 amp electric, in ground sprinklers, attached one car garage

Date: 12/30/2022 - Pending Sold price: $899,000

3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 1 half bath

Style: Tudor Lot size: .13 acre

Total taxes: $16,812 MLS number: 3440364

The Seller’s Team: Jennifer Sullivan, Compass Greater NY

Timeless beauty! This charming Tudor home is located on a beautiful tree-lined street and features 1800 interior square feet of comfortable living space. Thoughtful updates, the home remains true to its heritage yet incorporates many modern touches. The main level features a vestibule, living room with high ceilings, exposed beams, stately stone fireplace, a formal dining room with original stained glass windows, a brand new kitchen with inset white cabinets, custom hood, quartz countertops, 5 burner range with 2 ovens, pot filler, microwave drawer, farm sink & brass hardware plus separate breakfast nook & powder room. Upstairs you will find a spacious master bedroom, 2 additional guest bedrooms and renovated bathroom. Additional highlights: finished basement w/ egress, large walk up attic for easy storage, beautiful hardwood floors with inlay borders, slate roof, CAC, 2 zones of gas heat, new driveway, new patio, new hot water heater and close proximity to school & park.

“Be SMART for Kids” campaign for safe gun storage

Sunday, January 15 at 11 a.m.

The “Be SMART” initiative is a presentation created by “Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense” in America, one of the largest advocacy groups working on protecting our children from senseless gun violence. Be SMART is part of their public educational program, which campaigns for safe gun storage and common sense gun laws.

The event will be held on Sunday, January 15, at 11 a.m. at the Ethical Humanist Society of LI, 38 Old Country Road, Garden City.

“Too many children die because of easy access to guns in homes,” says Sharon Stanley of Westbury, public education presenter.

• Firearms are the leading cause of death for American children, as

determined by the Center for Disease Control.

• 4.6 million children in the US live in a household with at least one loaded, unlocked gun

• Teen suicide is one of the three leading causes of death for 13 to 19-year-olds in the US. An average of four American teenagers commit suicide every day

“Just hiding a gun is not securing a gun,” says Stanley. Be SMART emphasizes that it’s an adult responsibility to keep kids from accessing guns, and that every adult can play a role in keeping kids and communities safer.

At this event, people will learn how they can do their part to keep children safe from guns. Free and open to the public.

FOR SENIORS fyi

Senior Center Closed

The Senior Center will be closed until further noticed due to a burst water pipe in the Center.

Recreation Pickleball News

Join us in the fieldhouse as Recreation and Parks offers a pickleball session from 9:30 to noon, Tuesdays through Fridays. This session will be

open to residents and will allow continuous round robin use during that session. The cost per session will be $6.00 daily or with a pass, $5.00.

Did you know that Hemlock and Edgemere Parks both have pickleball courts? Residents are invited to use the courts and nets, paddles and balls must be brought by the players.

Girl Scouts to hold showcase

Girl Scout Troop 1322 is hosting a “Gold Award Showcase” on Sunday, January 8, from 1–4 p.m. at the Recreation Department cottages.

The Garden City community is invited to come and learn about the different Gold Award projects taking place within the Association and

support the girls working on their projects. Various projects will be on display. All are welcome to visit the different tables and learn about the Take Action projects educating and benefiting the Garden City community.

This spectacular 4-bedroom 4.5 bath Dutch Colonial was built in 1922 and was completely renovated in 2013. Set on a manicured 230 x 132 lot in the Estates section of the Village, there is even room for a pool. A captivating entrance foyer with sweeping bridal staircase greets you as you enter. To the right, a spacious formal living room with a gas fireplace and custom built-in shelving leads you into a bright sunroom/den. On the left you will find an elegant formal dining room with access to a home office and butler’s pantry with wet bar. The state-of-the-art gourmet eat-in-kitchen with oversized marble center island, Wolf appliances, Subzero refrigerator, and two sets of sliders to a bluestone patio and yard spans the entire rear of the home. A side entrance mudroom with laundry, completes the first level.

On the second level you will find three spacious family sized bedrooms, two of which share a Jack and Jill bathroom. The primary suite with walk-in-closet, features a full bath with tub and separate shower. An additional full hall bath completes this level. You will also find a walk-up attic with bonus space, large walk-in cedar closet and tons of storage. The fully finished basement includes a rec room, playroom, full bathroom, utilities, storage, and egress windows.

Other notable amenities include:

• Full house water filtration system

• Full house generator

• Fully fenced in yard with privacy bushes

• Inground sprinklers

• Electrical lines buried

• 2 zone HVAC heating and cooling system

• Hardy plank siding

• Detached two car garage with storage attic

• Shed

• LED Lighting throughout

• Blue stone patio/front walkway

• Extra-long and wide driveway

Tara Larsson Walsh, CBR

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Mobile: 516-734-1878

Tara@FourSeasonsRealtyTeam.com

Laura Baymack

Lic. RE Salesperson

Baymack Team M: 516.537.3050

Stephen Baymack

Lic. Assoc. RE Broker

Baymack Team M: 516.216.0244

Laura Carroll Lic. RE Salesperson

Laura Carroll Team M: 917.370.5354

Pete Diaz Lic. RE Salesperson Licensed as Pedro Diaz M: 516.642.9881

Lauren Grima Lic. RE Salesperson M: 917.642.5036

Maureen Lagarde

Lic. RE Salesperson M: 516.850.7812

Patrick McCooey Lic. Assoc. RE Broker

McCooey Olivieri Team M: 516.236.4287

Athena Menoudakos

Lic. RE Salesperson M: 516.316.4955

Michael Meule Lic. RE Salesperson Michael Meule Team M: 516.713.8177

Alexander Olivieri

Lic. RE Salesperson

McCooey Olivieri Team M: 516.306.7738

Patricia Ottati

Lic. Assoc. RE Broker M: 347.392.0381

Alexandra Parisi Lic. Assoc. RE Broker M: 516.427.6878

Jennifer Sullivan

Lic. RE Salesperson

Jen Sullivan Team M: 516.361.7190

Salvatore Sica

Lic. Assoc. RE Broker

The Sica Team M: 347.922.8947

Lauren Canner Lic. RE Salesperson

Laura Carroll Team M: 516.650.7474

Chelsea Costello

Lic. RE Salesperson

Laura Carroll Team M: 516.509.7961

Kerry Flynn Lic. RE Salesperson

Laura Carroll Team M: 914.772.6169

Mairead Garry

Lic. RE Salesperson

McCooey Olivieri Team M: 516.375.8434

Susan Gillin Lic. RE Salesperson

Jen Sullivan Team M: 516.655.5662

Christina Hirschfield Lic. RE Salesperson

Laura Carroll Team M: 516.805.0703

Maeve Kilgo

Lic. RE Salesperson

McCooey Olivieri Team

M: 917.576.9928

Adrienne McDougal

Lic. RE Salesperson

Laura Carroll Team M: 516.662.3872

Garden City real estate, reimagined.

Frank Morabito

Lic. RE Salesperson

The Pete Diaz Team M: 917.207.7782

Danielle Nero Lic. RE Salesperson

Laura Carroll Team M: 516.205.6501

182 Seventh Street Garden City, NY 11530

Julie Whicher Lic. RE Salesperson

Laura Carroll Team M: 516.698.3975

Happy

“Working with Jen to sell my mother’s aptartment, which she did in LESS than a week for TOP dollar, was nothing short of a complete pleasure. I did my research on local brokers and knew Jen was for me her sales stats sold me. After meeting her, the deal was sealed. Jen is the consummate professional, providing her impressve knowledge, many skills (pricing, staging, marketing, negotiating, etc.), and friendly personality to get the job done. At the times of highest stress, and selling is stressful, her calm eased the moment. Jen is the finest broker with whom I’ve ever worked.”

Wyndham Seller

“Jen is, without any exaggeration a dream agent for any home buyer or home seller. We worked with Jen to simultaneously sell our existing home and buy a new one. In our first meeting Jen patiently walked us through the home selling process, what to expect and a ton of suggestions and ideas on how to get the best price for our existing home. Equally important, Jen took a lot of time to listen to our home buying needs, preferences, budgets, etc. Jen brought in excellent professionals to prepare our house for listing. After only two open houses we had multiple offers above asking price! Parallel to that, Jen went above and beyond what a typical agent does to find our dream home in a market with low inventory. The bottom line is Jen is unequivocally the absolute best agent out there.”

Oxford buyer

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.

Political Civility in 2023 and Donald J. Trump

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

The likely biggest determinant of how civil American politics will be in 2023 revolves around former President Donald J. Trump.

This probably will be the year in which the Biden Administration decides whether or not to prosecute Mr. Trump for his handling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. There is likely a provable criminal case against Mr. Trump in this regard.

Importantly, other possible charges relating to the January 6 riot would be much more problematic because Mr. Trump’s speech and conduct, while reprehensible, likely did not rise to the level of incitement required under the statutes.

Some Democrats likely believe that a document-related prosecution of Mr. Trump, which would have to be approved by Attorney General Merrick Garland (even with a special prosecutor in place), and as a practical matter by President Joe Biden, would be a good thing for their party because it would create a crisis around their most prominent opponent. Others believe that it would unhelpfully energize Mr. Trump’s supporters while likely removing him from the race for the GOP nomination in favor of a more electable candidate.

Of course, many Democrats (and some independents and Republicans) also believe that prosecuting Mr. Trump on the document charges is warranted because it is the right thing to do. The argument is straightforward -- he broke the law and everyone is equal under the law.

To put it mildly, Mr. Trump’s arrest, arraignment and potential criminal trial on a document charge while a leading candidate for President would strike about half the country (very much including Republicans currently skeptical of Mr. Trump) as a profoundly antidemocratic intervention into the election process. At a minimum, Mr. Trump’s rallies (whether or not he is able to be present) would be overwhelmed by outraged supporters. And sadly, some supporters might go too far.

If Mr. Trump were indicted on document-related charges, House Republicans, now in the majority, would likely take action far beyond

investigations of Hunter Biden. They would quite possibly feel compelled to impeach President Joe Biden, declaring that political norms had now been broken. As Andy McCarthy writes in National Review this week, there is already a case (irrespective of Mr. Trump’s situation) for impeachment in light of Mr. Biden’s complete failure to enforce immigration laws on the books. Although Mr. Biden would undoubtedly be acquitted in the Senate on these charges, you can easily imagine a second or third impeachment and trial.

Meanwhile, Mr. Trump’s situation would likely intrude heavily into the upcoming 2024 Presidential election.

Assuming that Mr. Trump is not the GOP candidate, any Republican wanting his party’s nomination might well see the political necessity of pledging to pardon Mr. Trump if elected, thus placing this issue back in the hands of voters.

But even if there would be a high price to be paid in the breakdown of political civility for the indictment of Donald Trump, what of the argument that lawbreakers, including those in high places, should be punished?

Prosecutors often exercise discretion, and not everyone technically guilty of a crime is tried. Otherwise, millions of people could probably be prosecuted every year for willfully filing false tax returns.

While Hillary Clinton’s situation in 2016 relating to misuse of classified documents on her homebrew servers was not quite as egregious as Mr. Trump’s. the resolution of her situation is at least an instructive precedent. There was a strong case that Ms. Clinton was at least criminally reckless relating to her document handling, but a decision was made not to prosecute her. Even Mr. Trump, for all the “lock her up” campaign chants during the election season, never pursued the matter after he became President.

All of the foregoing assumes that Mr. Trump just hoarded documents at Mar-Lago, but did not sell them or disclose them to enemies of our country. But on that assumption, a prosecution of Mr. Trump seems far more than our country needs at this time.

The Baymack Team.

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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 prospects 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.

What is consignment? 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.

• Best-sellers: Jewelry (costume and fine) * mirrors * lamps * crystal (typically Steuben, Waterford & Tiffany)

• We also take/accept fine china * small pieces of traditional furniture * collectibles *silver *artwork.

• Sorry — no clothing, except for furs during the cold months, or shoes. And no appliances.

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 with selling your items 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.

When can you consign?

Consignments are done Wednesday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. by appointment ONLY. Appointments keep down the numbers of people in the Shop and reduce wait-times to consign.

• 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. We have found this to be an effective way to keep people from needlessly schlepping, especially big and/ or heavy items that we may not take. You will generally receive a response the same day.

• When you do bring items in for consignment, please be sure items are cleaned and polished, ready for sale. Please be mindful to limit your items to 5–8 items at a time since appointments are in ½-hour increments. More than that tends to cause delays for the consignors immediately following.

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,

The A.T. Stewart Consignment and Gift Shop has a selection of luxurious furs to keep you warm this winter.

especially during inclement weather. Email me at store@atstewartexchange. org and I will work with you to arrange a drop-off time. I check the emails every day, even when we’re closed.

Remember: Shop 24/7 online at www. atstewartexchange.org and pick up your purchases at the Exchange. Follow and Like Us on the AT Stewart Exchange Facebook and on the AT Stewart Exchange Instagram pages. We sure do get around!

Check out our new paint job! Thanks to your generous support, Old World Quality is working to repair and re-paint the back of the Museum and will soon start working on the last side of the house! We remain open throughout this process and precautions are taken to protect customers entering the Shop.

The shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street.

Shop Hours: Mon – Fri: 10–4 p.m., (Wednesdays until 6 p.m.) Sat: Noon–4 p.m.

For more information please call (516) 746-8900.

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Deception Larcenies

The Garden City Police Department would like to advise everyone of an ongoing pattern of deception larcenies in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. In many cases, subjects target persons exiting banks after withdrawing money.

Subjects walk up to victims as they enter their vehicles and advise them that there are nails or tacks under their rear tires or that they have just dropped money outside their car. When the victims exit their vehicles to look at the alleged conditions, another subject will enter the car and remove a pocketbook and/or money packet.

In some cases, the subjects puncture a victim’s tire, and as they assist them in changing the tire, another subject is stealing property from within the vehicle. A person who experiences these types of scenarios, as well as other types of potential acts of deception, are advised not to exit their vehicle, dial 911, and ensure their wallets, pocketbooks, and money packets are secure.

Nassau Boulevard Walls

The Nassau Blvd. walls are progressing very well. The south wall closest to the tracks should be completed this week; repointing and copping is being worked on all other walls at this time, according to Building Superintendent Giuseppe Giovanniello. Weather permitting, crews anticipate they should be done within approximately three weeks.

Village Hall

Brick Repointing, Roof Replacement

Weather permitting, crews will be back onsite this week to begin removing the scaffolding at Village Hall and clean the remainder of the copping stone. Roof replacement is expected to begin next week. The project is estimated to be completed within three weeks.

Merillon Ave. Road Improvement Project Update

This week on Main Avenue, between Meadbrook Road and Nassau Boulevard, Valente Contracting, the subcontractor working for Pratt Brothers, Inc., began installation of new curbing. Traffic detours on Main Ave will change daily as required in order to complete the work. The road may be closed at times to allow construction to continue. Road will be

accessible for emergency vehicles in case of emergency. However, emergency vehicles should plan to detour around the street if the emergency is not on the street being worked on. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during the construction and will attempt to keep the inconveniences to a minimum. This schedule is subject to change and is weather permitting.

Bank Robbery

On Tuesday, January 3, Officers responded to TD Bank on Franklin Avenue for a panic alarm activation. Upon arrival, Officers determined a bank robbery had occurred. A male subject entered the bank and presented the teller a note demanding money and threatened the use of a weapon. No weapon was displayed. The teller, in fear for his safety, complied and the subject then exited the bank and fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of US currency. There were eight employees inside the bank at the time of the robbery. There were no reported injuries. The subject, described as a male, light complexion, approximately 5’8” tall, with an average build, was wearing a grey winter jacket and a black mask. The investigation is ongoing.

Village Election March 21, 2023

The Village will be conducting an election on March 21, 2023 at the St. Paul’s Fieldhouse and has entered into an agreement with the Board of Elections for use of its voting machines, and all equipment and supplies necessary to conduct voting operations, as well as training and assistance concerning voting machine operations.

Upcoming Library Closure

Within the next two weeks there will be a one- to two-day closure of the Library to begin demolition of the Circulation Desk and Lobby carpeting. During construction of the new desk, Circulation services will be relocated to the Adult Reference Department.

January Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will meet once this month when it holds a regular meeting on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall Board Room and via Zoom. If you’d like to join the meeting via Zoom,

Mayor Cosmo Veneziale

Revoked license

A joint investigation by the GCPD and the Nassau County Probation Department resulted in the December 28th arrest of a 51-yearold male for driving with a revoked license as a result of a previous DWI offense.

Identity theft

On December 28th a victim reported that his identity was stolen and used to open an unauthorized utility account.

Suspended registration

A motorist on Franklin Avenue was charged with driving with suspended registration privileges on December 28th.

Suspicious event

On December 28th surveillance cameras observed a male subject in a Nassau Boulevard driveway. There was no reported loss.

Distracted driving

On December 28th a motorist on New Hyde Park Road was charged with driving with a suspended license and distracted driving (cell phone).

False alarm

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a residence for a fire alarm on December 28th and determined the cause to be construction dust.

Leaving the scene

A vehicle reportedly left the scene after colliding into another vehicle on Franklin Avenueon December 28th.

Construction theft

On December 29th unknown subjects entered a 4th Street house and garage under construction and removed multiple construction items. A neighbor’s surveillance system showed two people walking through 4th Street yards at 1 AM. The investigation is ongoing.

Check fraud arrest

Detectives arrested a 23-year-old male for allegedly cashing a fraudulent check for $5,000 against Garden City company’s account.

Vehicle entered

Loose change was reported stolen from a vehicle parked on Willow Street on December 29th.

Decorations damaged

Christmas decorations were found damaged on the lawn of a Huntington Road residence on December 29th.

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Suspended license

A motorist on Rockaway Avenue was charged with driving with a suspended license and excessive speed on December 29th.

Attempted burglary

On December 29th Garden City Police investigated an attempted burglary that occurred at a Butler Place residence at approximately 5:20 PM. Surveillance cameras showed four subjects wearing surgical masks running through the rear yard. One of the subjects apparently attempted to open a rear window but was unsuccessful. The subjects then entered a red minivan which fled southbound on Butler Place. The investigation is ongoing.

DWI arrest

Officers arrested a 24-year-old female on Stewart Avenue and Coventry Place on December 30th for alleged DWI and unsafe lane use violations.

Attempted identity theft

On December 30th a victim reported there were attempts to open unauthorized credit card accounts in her name without permission.

Leaving the scene

Officers investigated a report of a truck leaving the scene after sideswiping a NICE Bus on New Hyde Park Road on December 30th.

Suspended registration

A motorist on Stewart Avenue was charged with driving with a suspended registration and inoperable headlights on December 30th.

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Vehicle struck

A motorist told police that he was exiting his vehicle on Franklin Avenue on December 30th when a grey pickup truck struck his car door and proceeded to leave the scene without stopping.

Gas odor

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On December 30th Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to Chestnut Street for a report of a strong odor of natural gas.

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We are a full service General Contractor providing everything from small repairs through full house builds, with meticulous attention to detail no matter what size your project is.

We are a full service General Contractor providing everything from small repairs through full house builds, with meticulous attention to detail no matter what size your project is.

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As Mineola-Garden City Rotary launches into 2023, we look back on a year of service and as host of notable lunch meeting speakers along with a change in meeting venue.

Following several months of zoom meetings throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, Rotary finally returned to some normalcy and was pleased to meet at Calogero’s impressive outdoor restaurant throughout the summer months. This fall, in anticipation of wintery frosts, we switched our lunch meeting venue to Mineola’s Davenport Press Restaurant where we enjoy a charming private room on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 12:15. To attend any of our lunch meetings listed below, please email Meg Norris, Club president at editor@ gcnews.com.

Throughout 2022 lunch meetings, Rotary hosted a roster of notable speakers. Historian John Kordes kicked off the new year followed by Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin; Rotary 7255 District Governor Mel Elwood; Lonnie Sherman, president of General Needs for Veterans; NC Clerk Maureen O’Connell; Dibbie Gibbson, American Red Cross; NC Comptroller Elaine Phillips, Faith Mission founder Mary Joeston; Stuart Richner, CEO/

Rotary Year in Review

President, Richner Publications; New Ground’s Shannon Boyle; Maryanne Malagon, GC Public Library director; NYS Senator Kevin Thomas; Garden City Police Commissioner Ken Jackson; NYS Assemblyman Ed Ra; Dean Michael Sniffen, Cathedral of the Incarnaion; Pastor Lynn Sullivan, Garden City Community Church and many others.

Rotary provided numerous services and supported charitable efforts throughout the community and beyond. Of note is the Club’s support of RotaCare, Gift of Life, the Salvation Army, New Ground, General Needs and

many, many more. Innumerable Food Drives were held to support the hungry as depicted in photos herewith.

If you’re interested in learning about Rotary or in joining Mineola-Garden City Rotary, please join us for one complementary lunch meeting in January and February.

Upcoming speakers include: January 24: Tina Moreno, Director of Development, Life’s Worc for Autism and the Physically Impaired … February 14: John Wilton, president of the GC Chamber of Commerce … February 28: Rotary 7255 District Governor Sonia Saleh.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Bell Ringing for Salvation Army

GC Bird Sanctuary plans Winterfest for January 14

SUBMITTED BY THE GARDEN CITY BIRD SANCTUARY

On January 14th, the Garden City Bird Sanctuary (GCBS) will be celebrating its fifteenth annual Winterfest. It’s a holiday unique to us and our supporters. Deep in significance and rich in symbolism, Winterfest is there as a reminder that we, who are involved in this ecological endeavor, do so out of an interest/talent of the head, heart, or hands. There have been whole books dedicated to leadership styles based on the head, heart, and hands; but the principles apply most aptly to those who volunteer to make their little corner of the world a better place.

The founders of the GCBS turned a nine-acre storm water basin full of junk into a shining jewel of environmental stewardship. The Board of Directors carries on their work by maintaining and improving the Sanctuary year after year. The year 2022 was special, because we initiated the GCBS Volunteer Corps, comprised of those 16 and up, to keep us open every weekend from the end of April to the end of September (10am-6pm). All of them do this as a work of love, receiving no remuner -

ation. We couldn’t continue to exist without our donors and our volunteers who support us.

When you’re a volunteer leading with your head, you realize the importance of environmental stewardship and use your God-given gift of intelligence in thinking of various ways to raise funds and brainstorm ideas for solving problems. You rely on the professional knowledge of yourself and others to find unique ways of keeping the dream alive. Those on the Board of Directors and in the Volunteer Corps contribute to setting a vision; planning the events. The “nuts and bolts” of legal requirements and filing paperwork are top on the agenda of helping.

Volunteers leading with their heart love their work fervently. After a vision has been established, they eagerly set out to spread the word and invite others to join. Their passion is contagious and inspires people. They volunteer to help at various functions, like Halloweenfest, and encourage everyone to attend.

Those who give with the gift of their hands serve happily by getting those same hands dirty. They can be seen planting, building, watering, etc. What the head conceives, and the heart inspires, the hands bring

to fruition by doing the “dirty work.” They also help to keep the gate open to the public. We have Volunteer Corps members who have one or more of these three great talents to share, and they are the reason we still thrive—and now more successfully than ever!

Winterfest was founded in 2009 because the Board of Directors realized we needed a special day to honor the wonderful people, volunteers, who make all worthwhile endeavors a reality. This Winterfest, we will honor our Volunteer Corps of 30 members. If you would like to become part of something bigger than yourself, and join the Volunteer Corps, please contact me at gcbirdsanctuary@gmail.com.

It is my honor to invite all who wish to be there to the fifteenth annual Winterfest, the GCBS’s 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!

Winterfest begins at 4 p.m. as twilight approaches. As our supporters file in, there is warm cocoa to drink as we fill the birdfeeders and put up some decorations for our fine feathered friends. About 4:30 p.m.,

we have a poem recitation around our Winterfest tree. Then we culminate the event with our Candlelighting 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 The GCBS Volunteer Corps. At Winterfest we also remember the past year’s accomplishments and dream of the ones to come in 2023. 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 that the winter of death itself is not the end of us, but a passing into

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GCHS musicians perform under Broadway conductor

From left: Students Jisha Samuel, Olivia Burke, Caroline Bambino, Jacqueline Caruthers, and David Digan posed with conductor Brad Bosenbeck (third from left) after their performance.

On Dec. 15, Garden City High School’s orchestra and symphonic band performed under the direction of Broadway conductor Bradley Bosenbeck.

With “The Phantom of the Opera” ending on Broadway, orchestra teacher Mr. Andrew Albani and symphonic band teacher Mr. Daniel DellaMonica had the idea to perform a piece from the musical at their winter concert. Luckily, Mr. Albani happened to be good friends with one of the conductors of the Broadway show, Mr. Bradley “Brad” Bosenbeck. While they initially asked Brad if he could come in to speak to their students, Brad proposed something far better: he offered to arrange a piece for the students, then come in

to conduct it for their winter concert. With the help of Garden City Friends of Music, the school was able to host Mr. Bosenbeck, offering ensemble students a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The students performed a piece, “The Phantom of the Opera: Suite for Orchestra.” While the collaboration proved to be a great challenge for the symphonic band and orchestra students, they rose to the occasion with the level of maturity, focus and professionalism required to perform such a piece. Mr. DellaMonica noted, “I am beyond proud of the students. They worked so hard to make this happen and put in extra time outside of school in order to be prepared to work with Mr. Bosenbeck. Their

Conductor Brad Bosenbeck addressed the audience after an amazing performance from the Garden City High School orchestra and symphonic bands.

dedication and efforts were rewarded through such an outstanding performance on their concert.”

Orchestra student Sofia Fuertes said, “Brad was such a delight to work with. He was super patient with answering all of our questions, and it gave us a glimpse into what life is like on Broadway.” Symphonic band student director and All-County tuba player, Juan Stanek, said, “Having Mr. Bosenbeck come to Garden City High School was a surreal moment for all of us and our band. Being able to play his music was incredible. I remember closing my eyes during

the performance and thinking, ‘Am I at Majestic theater?’”

At the end of the performance, Brad left students with an aspirational message as he addressed the audience, “You never know who you are seeing up here tonight and who will go on to do big, incredible, unimaginable, amazing, wonderful things. I hope I will give them the ambition, the drive, the passion, the courage to go out there and do it because it can be done. Broadway is just the nam e of a street, and you can be on it too.”

Photos courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

GC Bird Sanctuary plans Winterfest for January 14

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a new life. If we donate our talents to the best of our God-given ability to make the world a better place,

things will work out. Winterfest is an opportunity for a communal hope that things will be better this coming year and allows people to focus on what unites us.

Winterfest shall take place at 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the front gate of the GCBS, located at 182 Tanners Pond Road, with heavy snow/heavy rain date of January

21—same time. The event is free and open to the general public. Hope to see you all there with heads, hearts, and hands united!

GC Public Library Board to meet

There will be a regular meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on Monday, January 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library in the small meeting room on the lower level.

Further details about the meeting will be posted when available on the Library’s website www.gardencitypl. org.

News from the Children’s Room

Construction and the Children’s Room

Construction continues! The Children’s Room has relocated temporarily near the Periodical Room with materials on the first floor and the second floor. Come by to say hello and scope out the new location!

Winter/Spring Programs

Winter Storytimes

You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program.

Each session has a separate registration. Register online on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a library card.

MOTHER GOOSE

(Ages 6 Months–29 Months Old) 10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

(Toddlers Ages 2½–3 ½) 11:30a.m.–12:00 p.m.

(Pre-Schoolers Ages 3–5 (Not Yet in Kindergarten) 1:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

• Monday, January 9Registration began Tuesday, December 27, @ 10:00 a.m.

• Monday, January 23Registration begins Tuesday, January 17, @ 10:00 a.m.

• Monday, January 30Registration beings Tuesday, January 24, @ 10:00 a.m.

• Monday, February 6Registration begins Tuesday, January 31, @ 10:00 a.m.

• Monday, February 13-

Registration begins Tuesday, February 7, @ 10:00 a.m.

• Monday, February 27Registration begins Tuesday, February 14, @ 10:00 a.m.

Reading Pals

(Ages 4–Second Grade)

(All program registrations always start at 10 a.m.)

Tuesday Jan. 17, from 4:00–4:30 p.m. Registration begins Jan. 10

Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 4:00–4:30 p.m. Registration begins Feb. 14

Tuesday, Mar. 28, from 4:00–4:30 p.m. Registration begins March 21 Tuesday, Apr. 18, from 4:00–4:30 p.m. Registration begins April 4

Chess4CommunityChess Lessons for Grades 3–6 3:15–4:15 p.m.

Sign up once for all 5 sessions.

Program Dates - Registration began December 27.

• Jan. 4, Jan. 11, Jan. 18, Jan. 25, Feb. 1

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Time for Kids Saturday, Feb. 4

Registration begins Jan. 24 Crafty Wednesday with Shirley Ruby Feb. 8, 4:00 p.m., for Grades K–5

Tree of Hearts Craft. Registration begins Jan. 31.

Additional winter/spring programming information will be coming soon. Please check Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) for registration information.

It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults through the Library

Best Tweens and Teens Books of 2022

The Young Adult Department has compiled a list of some of the best books for Tweens and Teens published in 2022! The list includes books for Grades 4–7 and books for Grades 8–12 and features some of the most critically acclaimed and popular books published this year. The book list is available at the Library, so make sure to visit the Tweens and Teens Room to see the best books of 2022.

Thanks to the teen volunteers who read and provided feedback of new books in 2022 to help the Young Adult Department compile the Best Tweens and Teens Books of 2022 list.

Want to help us compile next year's list? Join our Tweens and Teens Best Books 2023 Committee! Tweens and teens can earn community service for reading and reviewing the books on each month’s list by joining our Tweens and Teens Best Books 2023 Committee! If interested, please sign-up to join the committee by visiting Garden City Public Library’s website at https:// www.gardencitypl.org/tweens-teensbest-books-2023-committee/ or for more information, please contact the Young Adult Department at https://www.gardencitypl.org/young-adult-department/ contact-the-young-adult-tweens-teensdepartment/.

Tween Thursdays: Fleece Heart Tied Pillow

Make a heart-shaped pillow with no sewing involved for Valentine's Day on Thursday, February 2 at 4 p.m. for Tween Thursdays: Fleece Heart Tied Pillow. This program is for tweens in Grades 4–7 only and is a joint program with the Children’s Department and Young Adult Department. Registration begins Tuesday, January 24, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Tweens in Grades 6–7 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.

Tweens and Teens Yarn Group

Tweens and Teens in Grades 4–12 can learn how to knit or crochet during our Tweens and Teens Yarn Group that will be held on Saturday, February 4, at 11:30 a.m. Registration begins Tuesday, January 24, at 10 a.m. Participants will be able to take home knitting needles or crochet hooks to continue working on their projects, but must return the knitting needles or crochet hooks they are using by Saturday, February 18.

Tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 who know how to knit or crochet can vol-

unteer at this program! Please contact Laura Giunta at laurag@gardencitypl. org if you are interested in volunteering.

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

Teen Crafternoon: Heart Canvas Painting

Join us on Saturday, February 4, at 3 p.m. for Teen Crafternoon: Heart Canvas Painting! This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 only. Registration begins Tuesday, January 24, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Participants will each receive a heart-shaped canvas and can use acrylic or watercolor paints. 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.

Teen Crafternoon: Perler Bead Art

Join us on Saturday, January 7, at 3 p.m. for Teen Crafternoon: Perler Bead Art! This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 only. Registration began Tuesday, December 27, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Participants can make keychains and magnets using Perler beads. 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.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

The next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board will be held on Tuesday, January 10, at 4 p.m. Registration began Tuesday, January 3, 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.

Books and Brownies

Talk about your favorite graphic novels while eating brownies during Books and Brownies, which will be held on Thursday, January 12, at the Library! This program will be led by a Girl Scout and Teen Volunteer. Brownies will be served. Please note registrants will be eating baked goods, which will be baked

by a teen volunteer. All registrants should indicate if they have any food allergies. This program is for tweens in Grades 4–7 only and is a joint program with the Children’s Department and Young Adult Department. Registration began Tuesday, January 3, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Tweens in Grades 6–7 who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.

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 17. 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 10, 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.

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 will be hearts, which will be used to decorate the Tweens and Teens Ornament Tree in February. Registration begins Tuesday, January 10, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). Completed ornaments must be returned by January 19 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.

Teen Gamers

Kick off the weekend with our new Teen Gamers program on Friday, January 27, at 3:30 p.m. 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. Registration begins Tuesday, January 17, 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.

Make a heart-shaped pillow with no sewing involved at a Tween Thursdays event on February 2.

It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults through the Library

Tweens and Teens

Dungeons and Dragons

Join us for Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons on Thursday, January 19, 4 p.m.–5:30 p.m. 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.

Registration begins Tuesday, January 10, 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.

GCPL Tweens and Teens Best Books

2023 Committee: Volunteers Needed!

The Tweens and Teens Department is looking for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 to volunteer to provide feedback on recently published Young Adult books

as part of our Tweens and Teens Best Books 2023 Committee! Eligible books are those published between October 1, 2022 and December 5, 2023 and aimed at tweens and teens in Grades 6–12.

Volunteers will be asked to read books on the Tweens and Teens Department’s monthly reading lists beginning with December 2022 and then write a 300-word review. Volunteers can also nominate a book not on our lists as long as it’s published between October 1, 2022 and December 5, 2022 and the Library owns a physical copy in the Young Adult collection. Volunteers will earn community service credit.

Credit for both reading and writing reviews on new books in the Library’s Young Adult Collection. The feedback used throughout the year will help the Young Adult Librarians compile the Best Books list for the year in December 2023.

There are no requirements on how many books a volunteer must read and volunteers can read however many new books they are able to throughout the year. Volunteers can get credit for books they do not finish, as long as they provide 300-word feedback as to why

they chose not to finish the book. The committee may meet throughout the year if there is interest, but volunteers are not required to attend meetings and can still participate by reading and providing feedback on recent Young Adult books.

If interested, please sign-up to join the committee by visiting Garden City Public Library’s website at https:// www.gardencitypl.org/tweens-teensbest-books-2023-committee/ or for more information, please contact the Young Adult Department at https://www.gardencitypl.org/young-adult-department/ contact-the-young-adult-tweens-teensdepartment/.

Follow Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram

Follow Garden City Library’s Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram! The Young Adult Department uses both social media platforms as a tool to post updates and announcements about upcoming Library programs and community service opportunities.

Here are the Facebook and Instagram pages for the Garden City Public Library Tweens and Teens Department:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

Instagram: www.instagram.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

If you’re interested in participating and want to learn when events will be happening for tweens and teens (Grades 6–12), or if you have any questions, email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl.org/ young-adult-department/contact-theyoung-adult-tweens-teens-department/ .

Teen Advisory Board Applications Now Available Online

If you are interested in helping to come up with programming 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. Email

Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl.org/ young-adult-department/contact-theyoung-adult-tweens-teens-department/ if you have any questions.

W H AT ’S NE W AT T H E GA R DEN CI T Y PUBL IC L I BR A RY

News from the Garden City Public Library

Winter Programs

News about winter programs are listed below. Check out our website (www. gardencitypl.org) in the coming weeks for more information about upcoming programs.

Monday Movies Presented by the Friends of the Garden City Library

Mondays at 1:30 p.m.

• 1/9/23: “Walk the Line” (2006) 135 Mins.

• 1/16/23: “De-lovely” (2004) 125 Mins.

• 1/23/23: “Footloose” (1984) 107 Mins.

• 1/30/23: “Going in Style” (2017) 96 Mins.

Mom’s Yoga Night Out with

Kimberly Mercadante

7 p.m.–8 p.m.

Wednesdays, January 11, January 18, January 25 & February 1, 2023

These programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

You don’t have to be a mom to join us for these one-hour beginner’s yoga classes! It’s been a long couple of weeks

with the holidays, cooking and baking, the kids home from school and entertaning family and friends, so you might enjoy taking some nights out for yourself! This class will focus on beginning yoga. Please bring your own yoga mat to each class.

Each class requires a separate registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). (Registration began online on Wednesday, December 21.):

• Wednesday, January 11

• Wednesday, January 18

• Wednesday, January 25

• Wednesday, February 1

New Beginnings: Singles Discussion/ Support Group with Marla Matthews

Sunday, January 15, 2023 3 p.m.–4 p.m.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Find new friends and hope for a new beginning during the program. This program will be facilitated by Marla Matthews, a social worker, life coach, and TV talk-show host. This will be a supportive, compassionate discussion for those that are widowed and divorced.

This program is for patrons ages 45

and older. No registration is required, but seating is on a first-come, firstserved basis.

Contact Adult Services (516)742-8405 ext. 5236

Please visit the Library for more information on additional upcoming events and programs. You can also visit our website (www.gardencitypl.org), follow us on Facebook (https://www. facebook.com/GardenCityPubLib), or call us (516-742-8405 - ext. 5236) to learn more. There’s more great programs to come, so stay tuned!

Defensive Driving Course with Empire Safety Council

Saturday, January 21, 2023,, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Defensive Driving Course with the Empire Safety Council. Receive 10% reduction on automobile/liability insurance and qualify for a license point reduction. Registration in person at the Garden City Public Library begins on Tuesday, January 3. Space is limited, so check with the Reference Department for availability. The first two weeks of registration are limited to Garden City Public Library cardholders only. Those without a Garden City Public

Library card can begin registering on Monday, January 16, 2023. 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.

Museum Passes

The Friends of the Garden City Library have once again given us the opportunity to provide library passes to the community for 2023. We have added a couple of new museums to the mix as well. As of right now, we have the following passes available:

Old Westbury Gardens, Long Island Children’s Museum, Nassau County Museum of Art, Nassau County Firefighters Museum, MOMA, Old Bethpage Village Restoration (opening 4/1/23), Cradle of Aviation, Empire Pass, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.

We have also brought back passes to the Guggenheim, and added Lt. Michael P. Murphy, Navy Seal Museum in West Sayville, NY. If you haven’t yet signed a Museum Pass Agreement please stop by the Circulation desk to fill out the form (you only have to do it once).

Teen Holiday Party at the Library

Teens make gingerbread cookies as one of the activities during the Teen Holiday Party, which was held Wednesday, December 28, at the Library.

The Best Outcomes for All. Every Patient. Every Community.

NYU Langone Health is the nation’s leading health system for quality and safety. We believe that every patient deserves the best outcomes. No exceptions. It’s a philosophy that drives everything we do. You can see it in our rankings. You can see it in our major community contributions. And you can see it in the communities where we provide care.

Our volume of Medicaid patients is among the highest in New York City. Nearly two-thirds of our inpatients are enrolled in a government-sponsored insurance plan. And last year alone, our community benefit contribution totaled $1.3 billion.

Our mission only works if it works for everyone.

Source: 2022 Vizient Quality and Accountability Ranking; Ranked #1 out of 107 participating comprehensive academic medical centers

The Kordes K orner

John Ellis Kordes

PhotograPhy history

O’Keeffe-Donahue Wedding

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and Felicia Grasso Lovaglio of Garden City.

Reverend Monsignor John Gilmartin officiated at their wedding in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Garden City.

Dominic DiCarlo, the best friend and best man for the groom, is from Baldwin, New York. The maid of honor was Kelly Ulland O’Keeffe, sister of the bride, of Garden CityÅ.

The bridesmaids included Amanda Vione and Kaitlyn Thompson, both of Garden City, Brianne Sommer of Oceanside, Morgan Windisch of Williston Park, and sister of the groom Lucy Donahue of Coram, NY.

The groomsmen were two brothers of Christopher, Patrick Donahue of Hopkinton, New Hampshire and Michael Donahue of Garden City. Also groomsmen were Dylan De Mayo, James Calvano, and Ian O’Keeffe, brother of the bride, all from Garden City.

The bride and groom both grew up on Kilburn Road living across the street from each other’s home. Their mothers were in the first grade together at Stratford school.

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Donahue.

Alexander Turney Stewart died in his Fifth Avenue mansion in New York City on April 10, 1876. It was less than seven years after founding Garden City. At the time of his death he was one of the wealthiest men in the country. A.T. Stewart & Co. was the first department store and extremely well known in New York City.

Stewart was buried in the St. Mark’s Churchyard in lower Manhattan (it’s still there). It was to be temporary as his wife Cornelia (they had no children) was building a memorial Cathedral in Garden City where Stewart would be buried in its crypt. Unfortunately, in the early morning of November 7, 1878, his remains were taken and held for ransom. This type of crime was not uncommon in those days. The above reward offer was published in the New York Times and other New York newspapers. Henry Hilton was Stewart’s legal advisor (Hilton Avenue).

The case dragged on for years and there are different accounts of how it was all resolved. What we do know is the Cathedral was completed in 1885 and Cornelia Stewart died the following year in her New York City mansion. Her body was buried in the crypt of the Cathedral in Garden City (hopefully next to her husband!)

Kathleen Cashman O’Keeffe, daughter of Jane Hildreth O’Keeffe of Garden City, was married on September 24, 2022 to Christopher Paul Donahue, son of Felicia Lovaglio, who currently resides in Stewart Manor. Christopher's father, Paul Donahue, lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The bride is a granddaughter of Joan Cashman Hildreth, formerly of Garden City, now residing in Montauk, New York. The groom’s grandmothers are Victile Donahue of

Christopher graduated from Garden City High School in June of 2013. Kathleen graduated from Garden City High School in 2014. Kathleen attended the University of Scranton graduating in 2018. Christopher joined the Boilermakers in 2014 and has been employed with them ever since. He is on the executive board of Boilermakers Local 5. He is the president of Amazon Beach Park Mohegan Lake, where the couple have purchased a home.

Kathleen is employed in healthcare administration for Optum Medical Group.

The couple went to Saint Lucia for their honeymoon.

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Updates on construction, renovation work

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monitoring is ongoing.

The Board of Trustees also heard a walkthrough for the Fire Station No. 2 rehabilitation project, with BBS Architects + Engineers, at the corner of Edgemere Road and Stewart Avenue.

Westerman Construction Company is on schedule with cost estimation services for the potential projects that could occur for the St. Paul’s main building. Giovanniello will follow up with the firm before the trustees’ meeting on January 12.

At the Board’s December 15 meeting Village Treasurer Irene Woo explained that a transfer of funds had to be approved by the Board, into Village Finance’s “maintenance of software” account, from village contingency, to fund system changes required for instituting a new program to offer off-peak LIRR station parking permits to village residents. The discussion on this permit began at the board’s November 17 meeting. The Board, at its December 15 meeting, approved a $5,000 transfer to organize this system.

Third Track work

Village Trustee Mary Carter Flanagan asked if any progress for the landscaping project by the Merillon

Avenue LIRR station had occurred. The project would change the traffic pattern in the area by connecting traffic islands and closing the end of Euston Road.

Administrator Ralph Suozzi said there was an update a day prior to the board’s meeting, via email, that excavation work of the 10-foot drainage areas had occurred to install new drainage structures. The work will be commencing soon, as the paving must wait until spring for warmer temperatures.

In addition, Trustee Bruce Chester has asked for Administrator Suozzi to follow up with 3TC to provide a full list of all the Garden City roads scheduled for paving in association with the Third Track Project remediation. He also suggested that the Euston Road island-joining project should be taken into consideration with the scope of the LIRR contribution to paving understood by the village. The estimates have not been vetted, however, as 3TC will also review what is submitted to them.

Change to GCFD operations

A comment from Deputy Mayor Tom O’Brien led to a few notes from GCFD Fire Chief Matthew Pearn, as he told the board about a recent change to improve operational response. He spoke about the mutual aid system in which fire departments assist neighboring depart-

ments during fire calls.

“There has been a set mutual aid plan with our department for decades now. We have upgraded our mutual aid policy, and the fire service has pushed out our mutual aid responses for any general alarm. If there is a general alarm in the village – if there’s an odor or smoke, and someone is calling 911 to report their house is on fire, instead of waiting for someone to arrive on-site to confirm it we are telling our mutual aid

(neighboring) fire departments to come out to the scene as an initial turnout on-scene. This way we are having the fire response quicker, with them turning out mutual aid response with us. GCFD can get there and confirm it is nothing, we can easily turn them back away. If it is a situation with a working fire, then we would have those additional resources on-site to help immediately,” Pearn explained.

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Travel Experts See Strong Demand in 2023 Powered by Purposeful, Experiential, ‘Evolved’ Travelers

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

There is uniformity among the pundits making predictions for travel trends that 2023 will be another strong year for travel, with the economy (as always) helping to shape decisions of where, when and how people travel. Wellness is a top theme for what people are looking for, which translates into getting out in nature and active trips. Travelers are also being more conscious of “sustainability” and “responsible travel” in making choices of destinations and companies, from airlines to hotels to what activities they choose. They are more “purposeful” in their choices, and seeking out experiences, authenticity, connections. And people are still taking advantage of the opportunity to work remotely to combine business with pleasure, a “bleisure” trip, and live a nomadic life, and take advantage of flexibility to make trips more affordable and accessible.

Indeed, baby boomers- the original backpackers – have cultivated two and three generations of avid travelers, who place a high value on travel, and especially, on experience and life-learning – which has also accelerated the popularity of multi-generational and heritage travel.

That means that no matter what the challenge, be it economic, pandemic, climate or conflict, travel holds such value, people will find a way to continue to travel, fashioning their travel choices from the myriad of opportunities. There is a whole country, a whole world to discover and

A cruise on the Galapagos Legend satisfies the key travel trends predicted for 2023: travelers are seeking purposeful, experiential, responsible travel to destinations to explore, learn and connect with family, with added benefits of wellness and a “now or never” check off a bucket list. © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

experience. This may be the year to do the Galapagos or Machu Picchu, or it may be the year to take the family to hike and camp in New York’s Watkins Glen State Park. Travelers are more open to exploring emerging destinations – cheaper, less crowded, more “authentic”.

“It is clear that we’re hungrier than ever to discover something new –even though we might have less in our pockets next year,” reflected Naomi Hahn, VP of strategy for global travel site, Skyscanner. “The aftermath of a pandemic has made travelers look for ways to make up for lost time and create new experiences and memories.

“Consumers are putting value first, post pandemic. The squeeze on personal spending has shown that consumers will still prioritize getting away but are increasingly shopping around on metasearch platforms like

Skyscanner. They are also employing simple travel hacks to ensure they get the most for their money, like being flexible in terms of dates and destination. The year looks set to be a year of new discoveries as emerging, pocket friendly destinations come to the fore.”

Research from Skyscanner reveals that US vacationers are expecting another strong year of travel despite economic uncertainty, but price-led decision making will drive change and choices in 2023. With 86% of US travelers planning to spend the same if not more on travel abroad next year, how they are going to spend will differ.

“US travelers are also craving experiences grounded in nature and wellbeing. A way to re-set and feel normal again. Expect friends to ditch each other in favor of solo adventures, indulge in sneaky smartphone

travel searches in the workplace and vacationers navigating the cost-of-living crisis to ensure their time away remains a priority,” she noted.

Key trends:

Travel remains a priority: Consumers today look to make better, more informed decisions about their discretionary spend: 46% are planning the same number of vacations in 2023 as 2022, and 41% are thinking of even going on more trips next year. Just 6% are planning to vacation less in 2023. The rising cost of living is still a concern, but 62% have decided to prioritize vacations next year over other big-ticket items.

Shift in spending:  86% of US travelers are planning to spend the same if not more on travel abroad next year, while only 5% are planning to spend less. Travelers are increasingly demanding greater ticket transparency, as well as taking control of the value in their airfares, unbundling of price to build packaged airfares that suit their needs.

Best value destinations for 2023: Skyscanner, which helps travelers compare pricing or choose travel based on budget, can also reveal the destinations that have seen the biggest price drops since pre-pandemic are: Madeira, Portugal (22% price drop); Sofia, Bulgaria (18% price drop); Brussels, Belgium (13% price drop).

Skyscanner’s 2023 hotlist:  Travelers are increasingly on the hunt for less popular places that offer undiscovered experiences and unlock better value. In fact, Skyscanner’s ‘Everywhere’ search is regularly in the top searches post pandemic. Among the destinations that have

Travel Experts See Strong Demand in 2023 Powered by Purposeful, Experiential, ‘Evolved’ Travelers

seen the biggest increase in searches: For families; Jacksonville, Florida; Izmir Turkey, and Madeira, Portugal. For couples: Minneapolis; Preveza, Greece; and Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

Solo traveling is no longer a niche: 54% of travelers said they are looking to escape solo next year. Divorcees (78%) are not staying home, ranking among the highest in their readiness to vacation solo and “self-focused.” With an increasing number of friendship apps launched and platonic versions of dating apps growing in popularity, there is also the opportunity to connect with new travel companions.

Sustainability: Sustainable travel continues to grow as a factor in travelers’ decision making: 24% in the survey say sustainability is even more important now than prior to the pandemic. With price-led decision making and sustainable travel both top of mind, 11% are considering new, alternative destinations for their next trip.

Nature first: Wildlife spotting appears in the top 3 travel activities planned for vacations, suggesting the pandemic’s emphasis on wellness, getting outside and connecting with the local environment has become a key component of travel plans. Interacting with the environment and watching animals has mood-boosting properties.  Skyscanner’s search tools enable travelers to pursue wellness, for example, finding where to experience the meditative effects of Shinrin-yoku, a new wellness trend that literally means “forest bathing”.

Making work work for you (and your wallet): 45% of Americans surveyed plan to work while on vacation next year or combine business with leisure -“bleisure travel”. Skyscanner helps promote the trend by making it possible to cross-reference the long list of coun-

tries that now offer digital nomad visas with their cities’ cost of living index. Skyscanner’s favorites include: Mexico City, Mexico; Zagreb, Croatia and Madrid, Spain.

Gazing into the future, one in three people expect vacationing among the stars to be a mainstream reality in their lifetime, while closer to home, advances in supersonic technology could re-define short-haul travel.

According to Skyscanner’s executives, the most popular search is for “anywhere. Our mission is to inspire.”

Visit www.skyscanner.com.

HotelPlanner’s Top Travel Trends for 2023

HotelPlanner, a hotel booking engine and travel technology platform serving travelers since 2003, also anticipates another record year with “purpose-driven” travel reflecting pent-up demand for epic “Insta-worthy” adventure, more culturally immersive and experiential travel with friends and family, and extended stays that mix business and leisure travel.

“The traveler mindset in 2023 will be to book that well-deserved adventure to a new city, dream resort, or a new corner of the world, says Tim Hentschel, co-founder & CEO, HotelPlanner.

Top travel trends for 2023 include:

Exchange Rate Travel –  The weakened British pound and Euro have given Americans more purchasing power across Europe than at any time since the early 1980s. If there were ever a time for Americans to save money in Europe, it’s now.

Luxury Travel – Contradicting the pressure from inflation, millions who were diligent in saving disposable income or started new businesses and careers and now have the financial means are looking for a more bespoke, upscale, inclusive, or other luxury experience.

Wedding Travel – About one in four Americans traveled in 2022 for a wedding-related event and this is expected to continue into 2023, with many couples choosing destination weddings, such as the Caribbean or Hawaii, or their family’s country of origin.

Revenge Travel – Despite inflation, after two years of limited travel due to pandemic restrictions, millions are eager to make up for lost time. The industry is calling this trend ‘revenge travel” - a “now or never” approach. “They just want to see the world because life is short. Travel ‘FOMO’ [fear of missing out] is real.”

Digital Nomads –  Remote workers whose employers allow them to work from wherever they want are taking advantage of this freedom. They might visit five cities or five countries over several weeks or months, and work from coffee shops, extended stay hotels and AirBnBs. Hotels are already marketing directly to digital nomads with extended stay incentives.

Bleisure Travel combines business & leisure travel, extending their trip for a mini-vacation, oftentimes with their spouse or family.

Sustainable Travel - Travelers are becoming more environmentally conscious about their carbon footprint and the positive or negative impact their travels may have on the planet. Travelers are searching more for “eco-friendly” hotels and transportation options, as well as considering “environmental impact.” They are seeking out sustainable travel trips, where part of the experience includes local philanthropic events like growing a community garden, or cleaning up a beach – almost like a mini weeklong “Peace Corps” of sorts.

Multi-Generational Travel  –Traveling with three or even four generations of family members is becom-

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Invest in Yourself for Terrific Returns

BY MARY HUNT

“True wealth is about taking control of your future and making conscious decisions about what you really want in life,” say authors Marc Eisenson, Gerri Detweiler and Nancy Castleman in their book “Invest In Yourself: Six Secrets to a Rich Life.”

To create a rich life, these three respected consumer advocates encourage readers to diversify their lives as well as their investment portfolios. Like any good investment, your life portfolio needs to be flexible, carefully managed and geared toward the long term. Here are

some of the secrets the authors reveal in their book:

No. 1: Make your own lifestyle decisions. Investing your time well is just as important as investing your money well. Money can be earned or borrowed, but time can just be used up.

We each have 168 hours every week to spend on whatever we’d like, but once spent, those hours are gone forever. Ask yourself: Am I getting a good return on my investments of time and energy?

No. 2: Put your family first. If you don’t put yourself and your family first, who will? If one of you wants to stay home with the kids, for example, you have to

first make the commitment, then take small steps that will put you on the road to your goal. The key to living on one income in a two-income world is to plan ahead. Once you learn how to live on less, pay off your debts and start a small side business for extra cash, the transition will be a lot easier.

No. 3: Wherever you work, be in business for yourself. Today’s worker needs to be prepared to “job hop,” if necessary. To succeed, nurture an entrepreneurial attitude, be multiskilled, flexible, good at selling yourself, savvy about personal fi-

ing even more popular with heightened appreciation of family connection.

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People will turn to travel for deeper, more engaging, human experiences and connections: Travel is a gateway to discovering different perspectives and rich traditions. In 2023, travelers will focus on travel to create deeper connections with family, friends, colleagues, customers, cultures and the planet. Nearly half (49%) of survey respondents want to be immersed in local culture and products while traveling, and another 40% want personalized access to special experiences or activities, such as performances, events, spa treatments, or classes.

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On the Ultimate Quiz VII

BY LOU THEODORE

You are asked to provide the correct answer to the following 20 questions. Credit 5 points for each correct answer. A grade of 80 indicates that you are brilliant. There are a couple of tough ones in this quiz.

1. The first game played at Yankee Stadium occurred in what year?

2. What is the age of the Sun?

3. What was the earlier name (before 1846) of the city now called San Francisco?

4. True or false: U.S. ground forces invaded Okinawa on April 1, 1945.

5. True or false: Elvis Presley recorded his first song in 1963.

6. What was the name of the planet Uranus prior to 100 years ago?

7. John Glenn orbited what planet?

8. The Bay of Pigs invasion

occurred in what year?

9. Who played for the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Dodgers, and New York Rangers during the 1950-60 time period?

10. Who played Samson in Samson and Delilah?

11. What two New York baseball teams played their last game in New York City in 1954?

12. Name the author who recently initiated work on a book to be titled Hydrogen Energy.

13. Name the newly elected Supervisor of the Town of North Hempstead.

14. Who was the star of the movie The Wizard of Oz?

15. What is the mathematic relationship between °F and °C?

16. What is thoroughbred horse racing’s showcase race run on the first Saturday in May?

17. Water boils at what tempera-

ture?

18. What are the chemical symbols for hydrogen and helium?

19. What Yankee baseballer was called “old reliable?”

20. What two brothers from Rockaway Beach played basketball for the New York Knicks?

Answers:

1. 1923.

2. Approximately 4.5 billion years.

3. Yerba Buena.

4. True.

5. False, it was 1953 and the song was “My Happiness.”

6. George; it was named after King George by a British astronomer.

7. Earth on 1949.

8. 1950.

9. A tough one but a great trivia question. The organist Gladys Gooding.

10. Victor Mature.

11. New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers.

12. Yours truly, of course. Naturally, I don’t know anything about the topic.

13. Jennifer DeSena. TNH is now home to your favorite author.

14. Judy Garland.

15. °F = 1.8(°C) + 32

16. The Kentucky Derby.

17. 100°C or 212°F, but only at 1 atmosphere pressure.

18. A Chemistry 101 question. H and He, respectively.

19. Tommy Henrich.

20. Dick and Al McGuire.

I’ll return with VIII later this year.

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nance, clear on your priorities and always prepared for the ax to fall or the bottom to drop out. Above all, see yourself as self-employed no matter where you work.

No. 4: Make the most of the money you bring home. Believe it or not, it’s worth the time and effort to pinch pennies. Here’s proof: If you put a penny in a big jar and every day add twice as many coins, by the end of the month you’ll have more than $10 million -- over a billion pennies! That’s extreme, but you get the point.

No. 5: Turn your debts into golden investment opportunities. Every extra amount you include with each credit card, mortgage, car loan or student loan payment will save you money -- tax-free, risk-free and absolutely guaranteed.

No. 6: Be your own financial planner. Research has shown that people who have a written financial plan report

twice as much money in savings and investments as people without a plan. That doesn’t mean you have to rush out and hire a financial planner. All you have to do is put your goals in writing and start reaching toward them.

The good life is within your reach, and isn’t that great news. All it takes is the right portfolio of investments in yourself!

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 “Debt-Proof Living.”

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BY TOM MARGENAU

It has been my custom for most of the past 25 years to write a year-end column that summarizes the Social Security changes and updates scheduled to take place the following year. I already discussed some of these changes in a column back in October when the updates were first announced. But it doesn’t hurt to repeat them here.

Almost all Social Security beneficiaries are familiar with the most popular and publicized upcoming change: the increase in monthly benefit checks for 2023 due to the automated cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. In fact, my wife and I just received our letters from the Social Security Administration telling us about the 8.7% increase, and I’m sure you got yours, too.

Even though this is the biggest increase in many decades, 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 2023 Social Security COLA. Due to these increases, the average monthly retirement check will be $1,827 in 2023, a $146 increase from the 2022 level. The maximum Social Security check for a worker turning full retirement age in 2023 will be $3,627, compared to $3,345 in 2022. And please note that $3,627 is the maximum for someone turning full retirement age in 2023. 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 should have filed for Social Security benefits in 2022 in order to get the COLA that’s paid in January 2023. 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 8.7% increase.

Although this is a Social Security column, I must mention the upcoming decrease in the Medicare Part B premium, which is deducted from Social Security checks for most people. In 2023, the basic Part B premium will be $164.90. That’s $5.20 less than the 2021 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 this complicated issue of Medicare premiums other than

Social Security Update for 2023

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, I already explained how Social Security COLAs are figured. The Part B Medicare premium has nothing to do with the CPI. 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 $147,000 in 2022 to $160,200 in 2023. In other words, people who earn more than $160,200 in 2023 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 2022, people who were working earned one credit for each $1,510 in Social Security taxable income. But no one earns more than four credits per year. In other words, once you’ve made $6,040, your Social Security record has been credited with the maximum four credits or quarters of coverage. In 2023, the one-credit limit goes up to $1,640, meaning you will have to earn $6,560 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 $19,560 in 2022 and will be $21,240 in 2023. 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 person reaches FRA. (The income penalty goes away once a person reaches that magic age.) That threshold goes up from $51,960 in

2022 to $56,520 in 2023.

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 2022, the law defined substantial work as any job paying $1,350 or more per month. In 2023, that substantial earnings level increases to $1,470 monthly.

Finally, the Supplemental Security Income basic federal payment level for one person goes up from $841 in 2022 to

$914 in 2023. SSI is a federal welfare program administered by the SSA, 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 Security -- 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.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Looking back on 2022 and what’s ahead for 2023

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

Well, it was an amazing moment in time, if you bought when rates were considerably lower in 2021 and in the beginning of this year. However, if you waited too long for whatever reason, you paid considerably more per month. Locally on Long Island, where housing is more expensive, you paid a lot more as home prices had escalated to the highest point in history. According to the New York State Association of Realtors report, record median sale prices were set in Suffolk County at $559,500, which was an increase of 10.7% year over year through November. In Nassau County, they were even higher at $720,000, which was an 11.9% yearover-year increase.

It was obvious that with the insane demand from all those waiting online at open houses and the bidding wars that ensued, the prices went through the roof, way beyond what would be considered normal. For those who could afford to buy, you were fortunate, and congratulations. However, there were many who became locked out due to the much higher interest rates and/or the losses in the stock market that would have fueled their purchase. Then there were those who were able to find a rental if they were lucky and locked in a 2-year lease and then there were those who were forced to pay considerably more as rental prices skyrocketed.

Inventory in One Key MLS as of the end of November was still very low (11,565 1-4 family homes, condos, and coops for sale according to One Key MLS. Inflation is still historically high, but really higher, when factoring in energy and food, affordability for hous-

ing has become unreachable for many more families and individuals. There was an article In Newsday that provides further information as to the difficulties in purchasing on Long Island. https://www.newsday. com/business/millennials-homebuyers-rum57rjw

However, prices have still been increasing, but at a much slower pace, due to a lack of inventory and high-interest rates. Moreover, sales have been slowing and declining over the last few months due to the latter reasons too. However, if you price your home correctly with the most recent comparables the demand is still there to purchase.

Looking ahead to 2023, home prices will slow further. Depending on what our recession outlook will be will determine how slow the sales will be. We just may be heading into a bit more of a buyer’s market, if sales continue to slow. It is projected that interest rates will continue to rise by another ½% in March. So it might be a prudent time to begin or continue to search for a home and lock in current rates. Also, depending on the job loss data leading to higher unemployment that will be occurring, and whether or not we will have slower growth, or a more severe recession, this will have an adverse effect on the housing industry. As long as available inventory is low with higher interest rates, sales will continue to decrease. Long Island has a strong economy, but predicting what will hap-

pen is a difficult task and no one can be precise in their expectations and the end results.

From April 1, 2020July 1, 2021 New York lost 319,020 people according to the U.S. Census Bureau population estimates. It continues to lose more families and individuals than are moving in, than any other state, due to the cost of living, taxes, employment opportunities, expensive rents, etc.. Market Watch has an informative article that expands further on the problem, https://www.marketwatch.com/story/ no-more-new-york-people-are-tryingto-flee-the-empire-state-for-warmer-destinations-no-thanks-to-higherrents-and-cost-of-living-11663097876

Those that are in charge must continue to anticipate what negative issues will be coming down the pike as the exodus of people continues in 2023 and its effect on our housing market. We must ponder and come up with solutions to stem the tide of our population loss otherwise our business environment will erode further and so will home prices.

Happy New Year and I hope everyone’s 2023 will be a healthy, happy and a more lucrative one!

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A GREENER VIEW

Polar Vortex and Plants

BY JEFF RUGG

In his book “Following the Equator,” Mark Twain says, “The captain had been telling how, in one of his Arctic voyages, it was so cold that the mate’s shadow froze fast to the deck and had to be ripped loose by main strength. And even then he got only about two-thirds of it back.”

Twain may have died many years ago, but he could very well have been talking about the weather we are having this week across much of North America. We have had polar vortexes many times before (2019 and 2014 come to mind) and will have them many times in the future.

Mark Twain may have never heard of a polar vortex, but one exists year-round at each pole on Earth and many other planets. When the arctic polar vortex is strong it stays constrained close to the North Pole. When it weakens, it forms lobes that slide down the face of the Earth, pushing cold weather to the south.

So, what can we expect in our gardens from such a cold spell? Be thankful if your landscape is covered in snow. Much of the northern U.S. had several inches of snow this past weekend. Snow is an excellent insulator, and it protects a lot of plants. Lawns, groundcovers, bulbs and perennials under snow will have little problem with the bitter cold just inches above them.

The flower buds on many shrubs are not as hardy as the leaf buds. This is evident every spring when we see shrubs that have flowers blooming only on the branches that were protected under snow drifts. This phenomenon will be more evident this spring. The flowers won’t be there, but the plants will survive.

Tree trunks and branches last longer than branches on shrubs that are often pruned out after a few years. If your trees have been in the ground for several years, they have experienced cold like this before. The cold weather last week also

helped to acclimate the plants to the colder air this week. If it had been warm last week, some plant tissue may have started breaking dormancy and that tissue would have been more likely to have freeze damage this week.

There is little that can be done to protect trees and shrubs from this cold spell. Small shrubs could be covered in snow. The biggest concern on trees and shrubs is for the ones that are grafted. The desirable above ground portion of the plant may die and because it is protected by the snow, the rootstock may survive. If it sends up new growth in the spring it won’t be the desirable plant. For instance, if your rose bush flowers change color this spring, the top died.

Wind chill is not a factor for plants. They do not feel colder when the wind is blowing. But the wind can be a factor in plant survival. Winter air is relatively dry. Winds can dry out the stems, buds and on

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You can email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your request or ideas, suggestions or interview you for a specific topic and a Q & A for a future column with your name, email and cell number. He will email or call you back and respond to your request ASAP as long as he has your complete name, cell, email and/or full home or business address. Again, for a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, he can also be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions and concerns in selling, investing, purchasing, or leasing residential or commercial property.

evergreens, the leaves. In the spring, it won’t be possible to tell if dead branches died because of the cold or from drying out too much. In either case, they will need to be pruned off.

The cold will reach the southern U.S. and Gulf Coast, but these areas receive frosts and freezes nearly every winter. Gardeners in these areas know to take in tender plants and to cover ones that can’t be moved indoors.

Overall, the vast majority of plants won’t be harmed by this cold spell. One benefit that may occur is that many insect pests spend the winter tucked into cracks and crevices on tree trunks and branches. They may succumb to the cold, so it will be interesting to see if that makes a difference this year.

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STARGAZERS

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star...

BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of January 8-14, 2023

It began as a five-verse poem called “The Star” that appeared in the 1806 publication “Rhymes for the Nursery.” More than three decades later, this poem by Ann and Jane Taylor was set to music: a 1761 French folk tune that, coincidentally, seemed to fit perfectly:

“Twinkle, twinkle, little star / how I wonder what you are / up above the world so high, / like a diamond in the sky.”

Many of us have grown up singing this magical song and believing that stars actually twinkle. But do they?

Twinkling, or, more scientifically, “scintillation,” originates not with the stars themselves, but with the air through which their light must travel before reaching our eyes. We’ve all seen this effect on a hot summer day when our view of a terrestrial scene over a sizzling roadway is distorted by rising heat waves. Similarly, a star’s light distorts thousands of times each second as it travels from the vacuum of space into our thick, turbulent atmosphere, especially when the star appears low in the sky.

The most dramatic example of this is the bright star Sirius, the Dog Star, now appearing low in the east-southeastern sky after dark. It lies beneath a line traced by the three equally bright “belt”

stars of Orion, the hunter.

Watch Sirius and you’ll soon discover that it doesn’t just seem to twinkle wildly; it fires off colorful sparks that often prompt calls to observatories and emergency personnel. The effect is even more spectacular when viewed through binoculars or a telescope thrown slightly out of focus. Whenever I do this, I just can’t help imagining the voice of Tommy Chong exclaiming, “Wow, the colors, maaan!”

But this is a perfectly natural phenomenon, at least to those who peer skyward more than once every year or so. Since the star’s white color is actually a blending of every color of the spectrum, and each is bent rapidly in different directions at different times by moving air currents, this brilliant star appears as a colorful celestial sparkler.

It was this very spectacle that led author Martha E. Martin to describe its appearance in her 1907 classic book, “The Friendly Stars.”

“He comes richly dight in many colors, twinkling fast and changing with each motion from tints of ruby to sapphire and emerald and amethyst. As he rises higher and higher in the sky he gains composure and his beams now sparkle like the most brilliant diamond -- not a pure white, but slightly tinged with iridescence.”

Yes, twinkling stars have always been a magical part of our night sky, and an inspiration for that timeless

poem that we learned as a children’s song long ago. But what if “The Star” had been written not in the 19th century but more recently?

Well, in our highly technical world you can be sure that someone has already done so; in fact, a more 21st-century version is often attributed to John Raymond Carson and goes like this: “Scintillate, scintillate, globule viv-

ific / fain would I fathom thy nature specific / loftily poised above the capacious, / closest resembling a gem carbonaceous.”

Ha! Who says romance is dead?

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LOST IN SUBURBIA

What Not to Eat

BY TRACY BECKERMAN

I recently took a food test online. There was a list of 50 foods, and you got one point for every food you wouldn’t eat. I got a zero. I actually wasn’t surprised. There aren’t many foods I won’t eat, except maybe fish eyeballs, and fortunately, those weren’t on the test. Of course, there are some foods I prefer not to eat. But if the planet was attacked by aliens and our continued existence hinged on me eating a root vegetable, I suppose I could manage to scarf down a plate of beets.

But I draw the line at moose nose.

And yes, that’s a real thing.

My husband is also an adventurous eater, which works out well when we travel and have to decide which one of us is going to eat the fried cricket on a stick.

(Spoiler alert: it was him).

Which is why it came as a complete surprise to me when, after nearly 30

years of marriage, he admitted a shocking piece of information.

“I don’t really like asparagus,” he said one night at dinner with asparagus on the menu.

I was stunned.

“You’ve been eating asparagus with me for 30 years and you’re just telling me now?” I said incredulously. “You couldn’t have told me maybe 20 years ago? Or even 10? Before I made countless dinners with asparagus?”

“I didn’t want to hurt your feelings,” he said.

I shook my head. Over the years I’d made a huge variety of asparagus dishes for my family. I’d made grilled asparagus, steamed asparagus, asparagus au gratin and asparagus soup. I’d tried my hand at lemon asparagus, shrimp and asparagus, asparagus carbonara and asparagus risotto. I became a master at asparagus dip, garlic Parmesan asparagus, bacon-wrapped asparagus

and asparagus pilaf. I whipped up an asparagus omelet, asparagus quiche, pesto asparagus, asparagus tempura and even an asparagus smoothie, which unlike the rest was not a big hit, but one out of 100 isn’t bad. In nearly all instances, my husband seemed to eat my dishes with gusto and complimented my cooking enthusiastically. But now, it seemed, our whole asparagus relationship was a lie. I wasn’t sure if I should just stop cooking asparagus or if we needed asparagus mediation with a vegetable specialist.

The real problem wasn’t so much that he didn’t like asparagus. The problem was that I did. I love asparagus in any form, even raw, as long as it isn’t cooked to mush because even I would rather eat a fried cricket than mushy asparagus.

Meanwhile, back in the kitchen, I contemplated this cooking conundrum and wondered how I could keep aspar-

agus on the menu without offending my husband. I scoured the internet for recipes and finally found an asparagus curry that I thought would mask the taste of the asparagus for him.

That night at dinner I served the secret asparagus dish and waited.

He took a bite and put his fork down.

“There’s asparagus in here,” he said.

“How could you know?” I said. “It’s buried in curry.”

“I can taste it,” he said.

I shook my head. “I thought I could get you to eat asparagus if I hid it.”

“Sorry, honey,” he said. “I’m just not an asparaguy.”

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Use a slow cooker to create game day pick-me-ups

Pepperoni Pizza Dip with Breadstick Dippers and Big Al’s Hot and Sweet Sausage Sandwich

No matter which teams fans support, they’re sure to get hungry watching the action play out. That’s why game day hosts need to plan for various foods to keep guests satiated as they follow the scores.

Dips, small bites and other finger

Pepperoni Pizza Dip

Serves 8

1 jar or can (14 ounces) pizza sauce

¾ cup chopped turkey pepperoni

4 green onions, chopped

foods are staples when the game is on because they can be eaten easily in front of the big screen. Utilizing one or more slow cookers to prepare such items creates more time to watch the game, stock the cooler with refreshments and ready the home theater.

Breadstick Dippers

1 package (8 ounces) refrigerated breadstick dough

Slow cookers also can keep meals warm on the buffet table.

These recipes for “Pepperoni Pizza Dip with Breadstick Dippers” and “Big Al’s Hot and Sweet Sausage Sandwich” from “Crock*Pot® 365 Year-Round Recipes” (Publica -

tions International, Ltd.) from the Crock*Pot Kitchens make great game day meals. Adjust as needed for the game day crowd.

1. Combine pizza sauce, pepperoni, green onions, olives, and oregano in a 2-quart slow cooker.

2. Cover; cook on low 2 hours or on high 1 to 1⁄2 hours or until mixture is hot.

1 can (2¼ ounces) sliced black olives, drained

½teaspoon dried oregano

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened

Big Al’s Hot and Sweet Sausage Sandwich

Makes 8 to 10 servings

4 to 5 pounds hot Italian sausage links

1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce

1 large Vidalia onion (or other sweet onion), sliced

1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and sliced

1⁄4 cup packed dark brown sugar

Italian rolls, cut in half

Provolone cheese, sliced (optional)

2 teaspoons melted butter

2 teaspoons minced fresh Italian parsley

3. Stir in mozzarella and cream cheese until melted and well blended. Serve with warm Breadstick Dippers.

4. For dippers, bake breadsticks according to package directions. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with parsley.

1. Combine sausages, spaghetti sauce, onion, bell peppers, and brown sugar in slow cooker.

2. Cover; cook on low 8 to 10 hours or on high 4 to 6 hours.

3. Place sausages in rolls. Top with vegetable mixture. Add provolone cheese, if desired.

Tip: Instead of large Italian rolls, use slider buns or medium kaiser rolls to stretch the sausage mixture further and make it easier to eat while watching the game.

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Cooking smoke

GCFD and GCPD responded to a 7th Street restaurant on December 31st for a fire alarm and determined the cause to be cooking smoke.

Road rage

Oven smoke

On December 30th GCFD and GCPD responded to a Franklin Avenue restaurant for a fire alarm and determined the cause to be oven smoke. On

ATM fraud

Numerous fraudulent ATM withdrawals totaling $8,000 were made against a victim’s bank account.

Garden City Police investigated a road rage incident on Franklin Avenue on December 31st.

DWI arrest

On New Year’s Day Garden City Police arrested a 30-year-old male on Washington Avenue for alleged DWI, driving with a suspended license, and unsafe lane usage.

Excessive speed

A motorist was charged with unlicensed operation and excessive speed on Stewart Avenue on January 1st.

Bike tires slashed

A victim’s bicycle tires were reportedly slashed by an unknown person at the Nassau Boulevard RR Station on 12/17.

Vehicle entered

On January 2nd surveillance cameras showed a male subject entering a vehicle parked in a Wetherill Road driveway at 2:30 AM. The subject was

seen two hours earlier walking through the rear yard of the same residence.

Package stolen

A package was reported stolen from the front porch of a Nassau Boulevard residence on January 2nd.

Locked inside

A Garden City Police officer was able to free a person locked inside a Franklin Avenue ATM vestibule on January 2nd.

Restaurant alarm

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From page 40

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

on December 23rd

fled the scene on foot.

Notice of Formation of InsightWorks Consulting, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2022-12-14. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to David Iudica: 20 Bluebell Ct Garden City NY 11530. Purpose: Any lawful purpose

NASSAU COUNTY

LEGAL NOTICE

Transportation Application Deadline:

NASSAU COUNTY FORECLOSURE NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME

NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE CSFB MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-CF1, V.

COLLEEN TRETTIEN, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

From page 24

please email Village Clerk Karen Altman at kaltman@ gardencityny.net before 4:00 p.m. Thursday, January 12, 2023 to receive the link. The link will also be sent out with the email alerts.

Residents who plan to send their children to a non-public school for the 2022/2023 school year must request transportation from the District. The maximum distance a child will be transported is 15 miles.

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In order to be eligible, an application must be submitted every year on or before April 1. Late requests will not be honored. A new application must be completed every year even if a child is currently receiving transportation.

Applications may be obtained from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm at the Business Office, Rm 1, 56 Cathedral Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 or on the school district website: http://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us

NASSAU COUNTY

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L & L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. DANIELLE MOSER BALAN, et al, Defts. Index #15-009836. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated April 8, 2019, I will sell at public auction on the north front steps of Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 19, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a Section 34, Block 44, Lot 40. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the auction. MICHAEL EHRENREICH, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #99886

COURT NASSAU COUNTY U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSRMF MH MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST II, Plaintiff against ANDREA DEAN, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 103N, Westbury, NY 11590. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered December 10, 2019, and Amended on December 22, 2021 I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 24, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 1023 Smith Street, Uniondale, NY 11553. Sec 50 Block 372 Lot 76. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Uniondale, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $615,821.96 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 012455/2011. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District's Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held "Rain or Shine." Rita Kohn Solomon, Esq., Referee AYSJN072

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 19, 2017, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE CSFB MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-CF1 is the Plaintiff and COLLEEN TRETTIEN, ET AL. are the Defendant(s).  I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on February 7, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 162 MEADOW ST, GARDEN CITY, NY 11530:  Section 34, Block 546, Lot 32 & 39:

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 000801/2015. Mark Ricciardi, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

Loading up to distribute food!

BY ARLEEN BREEN

On Sunday, January 8, at 4:00 p.m., there will be an Evensong Service at the Cathedral of the Incarnation featuring the full choir to close the celebration of the Twelve Days of Christmas and the visit of the Three Kings. Music will include the Magnificat & Nunc dimittis in E by Herbert Murrill and The Magi’s Dream by James Whitborne.

After the service a reception will be held at the Mercer School of Theology benefitting the Neighbors being Neighbors Outreach Ministry. Volunteers make sandwiches, soup, snacks and coffee, then serve them on Jackson Street in Hempstead to neighbors in need. Rain or shine, volunteers and clergy from the Cathedral are out there on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons distributing meals. Every Thanksgiving Day they prepare and serve the community a traditional Thanksgiving Feast.

The USDA defines food insecurity as “a household-level economic and social condition of limited or uncertain access

to adequate food.” In our region, the food insecure includes the unemployed and working poor, children, seniors, veterans, the homeless, and other socio-economic and ethnic groups.

Food insecurity exacerbates other issues associated with poverty, including health problems, employment issues and the ability to concentrate at work or school. Many people right next door need to choose between eating and paying rent or purchasing necessary medications.

Neighbors being Neighbors seeks to ameliorate this issue right here in our own backyard. The Cathedral’s vital and active Outreach Programs have led drives for school supplies, both here and abroad, have collaborated with other organizations on diaper drives, Adopta-Family for Christmas gifts, coat and clothing drives (in partnership with Daniel Gale Southeby’s Int’l Realty), assisting homeless people in navigating the shelter system and obtaining access to needed programs. The ministry partners with many local organiza-

tions including the Mary Brennan INN, Agape Ministries, PEACE Afterschool Program, and St. George’s Food Pantry. Winston Preparatory School of Long Island students have created care packages containing toiletries, hand warmers and other essentials for distribution. Scout Troops (Cub Scout Pack 55, Boy Scout Troop 55, BSA Girl Troop 322, Girl Scout Troop 1249) have also participated in projects supporting our ministry. Troop 1249 is currently working on a community garden to provide some fresh produce for the Neighbors being Neighbors Ministry.

Among our generous sponsors we rely on to make our ministry possible is Jackson Laundromat (where we set up each week to serve food), The French Workshop, Culinary Heights, Garden City Gourmet, Pizzeria G, Adelphi Deli and Adelphi University. Adelphi students also provide support in addition to food supplied by the University.

The cost of the reception is $40, with proceeds going directly to support the Neighbors Being Neighbors Ministry.

Hot soup and fresh food to be distributed in Hempstead.

Volunteers from the Cathedral on Jackson Avenue in Hempstead.

A year in art with Garden City Drawing Board

With the end of 2022, art students at Garden City Drawing Board have wrapped up their second year with some outstanding achievements in realism drawing and painting.

Led by hyperrealism artist Kate Haanraadts, GCDB teaches the foundations of realism to students in grades 5 and up, as well as adults. Students work in graphite, colored pencil, and watercolor. They choose their own projects and work at their own pace. The primary goal of the program is to train the students’ eye how to see accurately, utilize proper techniques, and

advance their skills and confidence.

Some notable achievements:

• GC Historical Society Winners: Eva Vitale, Evelyn Haanraadts, Alina Spieler

• The Rockefeller Flag Project: Eva Vitale

• The Belmont Art Contest: Evelyn Haanraadts

• PTA Reflections: Eva Vitale

Congratulations to all the students on their hard work and success and we are looking forward to see what they can do in 2023!

“Poppy,” a graphite pencile drawing by Kim Taylor, Adult Class. This is Kim's first drawing ever as an adult. Art teacher Kate Haanraadts with artwork “Piccasso,” done in colored pencil.

“Dog Portrait,” a graphite pencil drawing by Maya Setiadi, age 11.

“Horse Portrait,” a colored pencil drawing by by Eva Vitale, age 15.

“Cow Portrait,” a graphite pencil drawing by Mikayla Irizarry, age 12.

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“Belmont Stakes,” a watercolor painting by Evelyn Haanraadts, age 11. This was the second place winner of the 2022 Belmont Stakes art contest.

Imagine Arts Academy After School Program

Recreation and Parks has joined with Mad Science to offer the following after school program in Art in the cottages at St. Paul’s. This program is open to Garden City residents in grades K to 5.

Crayola Around the World through Art! is a program where participants discover far off places and learn about the people who live there through the world of art. They will experiment with different techniques and use Crayola art materials to express their ideas. They design a unique, artist inspired creation in each class.

This 6-week class will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. on Mondays beginning Monday, January 23. The fee for this six week program will be $170, checks only made payable to LI Steam Group. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Mad Science Program

Coming to GC Recreation

Garden City Department of Recreation and Parks is pleased to again offer a Mad Science Of LI After School Enrichment Program on Thursdays from 4 to 5 p.m. beginning Thursday, January 26.

This 6-week program is open to GC residents in grades K to 4. The cost of this weekly program is $170 per student (Includes all materials & take-homes). Each week will cover a variety of different topic such as “Under Pressure,” “Fantastic Flyers,” and “Super Structures.”.

To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Space is limited. Checks only please, made payable to LI Steam Group.

Tots Storytime, Arts and Crafts Program Announced

Garden City Recreation and Parks is pleased to announce the start of a new Tots Storytime/Arts and Crafts

GARDEN CITY RECREATION AND PARK NEWS

session. This 7-week winter session will be held on Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m. in St. Paul’s cottage #1 facing Rockaway Avenue and is open to Garden City residents ages 2 and 3 years of age and a caregiver. Each 45 minute class will cover a theme with short stories and crafts. Themes covered will be Winter, Snow, Polar Bears, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and more! Class will be taught by Recreation Supervisor, Andrea Genna. The session will begin Thursday, January 19, and run until March 9. The price for the session is $60.

*Please note-The participant must be the age by the start of the class.

To register for this class, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue, or if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Winter Youth Tennis Lesson Registration Begins

We are pleased to announce the start of registration for our 2023 Winter Youth Tennis Program. A variety of lessons are offered for children of various ages and skill levels. A schedule of available classes and a registration form is available on our website at www.gardencityrecreation.org.

Please mail the registration form and registration fee to the Recreation Dept. at 108 Rockaway Avenue. You may also walk in to register or register online, if you have a password, on our website at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Please note – Our classes are not considered daycare and cannot be declared for tax exemption.

Adult Dance Performance Group

Our Dance Company’s Adult Performance Group began on Thursday, December 8. Rehearsals are held each Thursday in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall from 8 to 9 p.m. For anyone who is interested in performing, or learning choreogra-

in June.

This rehearsal will be conducted by Felicia Lovaglio. The cost of this program will be $295. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

“Chess Wizards” is Coming Back as an Afterschool Program

Garden City Recreation and Parks has again partnered with the very popular “Chess Wizards” to offer after school programs for Garden City children in grades 1 to 5 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.

This 8-week class will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays beginning Tuesday, January 3, and will cost $193. Instructors (who are called "Wizards") provide all the materials necessary for your child to participate in the class. Come join the fun!!!

To register for this class, please visit Chess Wizards’ website at www.chesswizards.com.

Recreation Pickleball News

Beginning Tuesday, November 1, Recreation and Parks is offering one pickleball session from 9:30 to noon, Tuesdays through Fridays. This session will be open to residents and will allow continuous round robin use during that session. The cost per session will be $6.00 daily or with a pass, $5.00.

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Adult Evening Programs at the Field House

The Recreation Adult Programs in the Field House are running weekly according to the following schedule:

• Mondays: Mens’ Basketball, 7:30–10 p.m.

• Wednesdays: Mens’ Basketball, 7:30–10 p.m.

• Thursdays: Adult Volleyball ,7:30–10 p.m.

• Thursdays: Adult Soccer, 8:30–10 p.m.

These programs are open to residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City who have graduated high school OR adults who can show proof of graduating Garden City high school (diploma, student ID card). A picture ID is required to sign in to any program. For further information, please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

A fee schedule will be place for any resident adult interested in participating in Adult Activities in St. Paul’s Fieldhouse. The fee schedule is as follows:

10 Play Pass – Good for any Fieldhouse sport for 10 visits - $50

5 Play Pass – Good for any Fieldhouse sport for 5 visits - $25

A participant may also “pay as you go” but payment will only be accepted by check or credit card only, NO CASH ACCEPTED. “Pay as you go” prices will be $6. Passes may be purchased at the fieldhouse when arriving for your sport.

PLEASE NOTE - A resident participant may bring in 1 non-resident guest. This rule will be strictly enforced. These guest must arrive and leave with the resident. There are no passes for non- residents. The daily fee for the non-resident guest is $8.

To purchase one of the passes, please fill out the attached application and mail to or visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. You will also be able to purchase a pass from our St. Paul’s staff. All payments must be made by either a check made payable to the “Inc. Village of

Wrestling competition raises over $5K for charity

The Garden City High School Trojans Wrestling team raised over $5,000 at its annual Bobby Menges Memorial Duals competition on December 10, 2022. All proceeds were donated to I’m Not Done Yet Foundation, founded in memory of Bobby Menges, a 2015 graduate of Garden City High School and a dedicated member of the Trojans wrestling team.

To kick off the day, Bobby’s father, Peter Menges, addressed the wrestlers and spectators, described the mission of I’m Not Done Yet, and emphasized the important role of wrestling to Bobby: hard work, dedication, and teamwork which he exemplified on the mat and off throughout his short life.

Fundraising included exciting bas-

kets, with tickets sold in advance by the team and the day of the tournament.

GC Trojan Wrestling/I’m Not Done Yet t-shirts were also sold. A huge thank to Adelphi Deli, A & S Bagel Company, Inc., Doc O’Grady’s, Calageros, Dominick’s Deli, Enzo’s Pizzeria, Garden City Gourmet, Garden City Pizza, Louie’s Pizza, Luigi’s Pizza, Napolini Express Pizza, NY Ravioli, PRIME Fine Catering, and Seventh Street Gourmet for donating a feast to sustain the wrestlers throughout the day.

Exciting wrestling was the main event: the all-day tournament featured successful wins and pins by the Trojans, including Championship wins in their respective weight classes by captain

Matt Preston and Ben and Nick Griffin. Matt also pinned all his opponents, finishing the day with a 5-0 record!

I’m Not Done Yet gives a big thank you to the Friends of GC Wrestling parents, who organized the tournament; coaching staff, coaches Beihoff, Hepworth, and Mack; and senior captains Matthew Preston, Jamie Mulvihill, and Aidan Walsh. Their support is instrumental to the success of the event.

Since its founding in 2017, I’m Not Done Yet has raised and donated approximately $1,800,000 to support adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients and survivors across the country through its partnerships with NYU Langone - Long Island, the Duke

Cancer Institute, the Hospital for Special Surgery, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Elephants & Tea, First Descents, Stupid Cancer, Circle of Care, b-present, and Triage Cancer. I’m Not Done Yet's events include regular Memorial Blood Drives, the annual Buzz 4 Bobby head shaving fundraiser at Duke, the Memorial Wrestling Duals tournament, Hoops 4 Hope Garden City Challenger Basketball event, as well as an ongoing variety of individual and community fundraisers.

For more information, visit www. imnotdoneyetfoundation.org

Former wrestler and helper Matt Spirakis and his grandparents, Charlie and Fran Ruoff, buying tickets.

Coach Chris Beihoff donated the Solo Stove.

Grace Brantuk and Lila Borrelli helping at the event.

Bobby Menges on the mat in 2015.

Our Precious Angels children donate to charity

Children from the Our Precious Angels childcare center recently wanted to give back to Santa. The children made a donation to the Little Sisters of the Poor, an organization near and dear to Santa.

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Santa and his elf came to visit OPA for their annual Christmas event, something the children look forward to each year.

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In the season of giving the students at Our Precious Angels wanted to give back to Santa by donating to Little Sisters of the Poor — an organization near and dear to Santa's heart.

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GC fencers host Great Neck North

On Wednesday, December 14, the men’s varsity fencing team hosted Great Neck North. In the close, nail biter, it-could-have-gone-either way, tightly contested meet, unfortunately Garden City came out on the lower end of the score sheet. A third of the bouts went to full scores of 5-4 to determine a winner. The cohesion of the entire team was felt as each fencer cheered on and supported their teammates as the score went back and forth.

There are very different strategies and techniques utilized by the fencers based on their weapon. There are slashing high speed attacks in saber. In foil, there are quick attacks and more playing cat and mouse. The

target in epee is the entire body and there is a lot of strategizing prior to attacking. All weapons truly involve playing a type of physical chess.

Despite the setback, strong performances were turned in by senior saber captain Pat Bohn with two wins. Foil co-captains senior Eric Hartmann and Trey Plastaras again swept the competition, keeping Trey’s unbeaten streak intact. This season, Trey has a perfect record against all opponents. The épée squad was led by senior co-captains Louis Rivera and Michael Siragusa each posting two victories. Come cheer the team on Friday, Jan 6, at home as they take on Manhasset at 5 p.m.

Michael Siragusa on the attack.

Cheering “King Louis” on to victory.

Eric Hartmann scoring a touch to the opponent’s back.

Trey Plastaras with the parry.

Pat Bohn going in low to score.

Louis Rivera moving forward for the touch.

College Notes

Students who receive a term grade point average of 3.6 or higher while completing at least three courses for a conventional letter grade during the spring 2022 semester earn the Dean’s Award with Distinction.

Garden City students include: James Burke is a graduate of Chaminade High School

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Sophia Valenza, of Garden City, was one of more than 40 SUNY Oneonta students who provided sports and exercise workshops to local children during a new “Little Red Dragons” program held from Nov. 28 to Dec. 5 at the Oneonta Boys and Girls Club (OBGC).

Sophia, who is studying Fashion and Textiles, and students from several different majors participated in the pilot program as part of their Human Growth and Motor Development course.

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Conor Drogalis, a Western New England University student working toward a BSE in Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics Concentration, is among more than 100 students who presented their Product Development and Innovation projects at

the Product Innovation Showcase held in Rivers Memorial Hall on December 8th on the University campus.

Drogalis’s project is entitled Ejecto Poles. Ejecto Poles are ski straps that utilize two magnetized clips connected to a hand-harness that provides the user with a quick-release mechanism to prevent injuries as well as optimize the user’s experience and overall ability while skiing. The team was one of two teams which received the Dean’s Award for Societal Impact which focuses on innovative concepts which lead to potential and sustainable long-term positive broad societal change and were able to raise over $3 million GBD.

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Students who receive a term grade point average of 3.3 or higher while completing at least three courses for a conventional letter grade earn the Spring 2022 Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence at Colgate University. Among those honored were the following Garden City residents:

Emily Ball, a graduate of The Hotchkiss School.

Sarah Killcommons, a graduate of Garden City High School.

Audra FitzGerald, a graduate of Garden City High School.

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121 Fifteenth Street, E1, Garden City– 2-Bedroom / 1-Bath Open House Sunday, January 8 th , 1:00-2:30 PM

Move right into this highly desired first floor, 2-bedroom / 1-bath unit. Updated eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors and washer/dryer. The Cherry Valley complex offers a parklike setting with manicured grounds. Close to all transportation, hospital, businesses, shopping, and dining. MLS# 3450509. $379,000.

New Listing

186 Kilburn Road, Garden City

Call for an appointment to see this immaculate, perfectly cared for home. Enter the front door and from the time you step into the foyer, you know this home requires no work. It features a living room with fireplace, formal dining room and an eat-in kitchen opening to a large family room with a powder room. The 2nd floor offers a large primary suite with updated bath, 2 additional double sized bedrooms and an updated hall bath. The 3rd floor is accessed by an open staircase and has a bonus room, presently being used as an office, but could possibly serve as a 4th bedroom. The 3rd floor also offers plenty of storage. The basement is fully finished with a recreation room, large laundry room, utilities, and more storage. Other attractive features of this home include, 2 year old windows, a heating system less than 10 years old, and the roof is only 10 years old. There is central air, in-ground sprinklers, a Sentricon system w/termite contract in place. The home sits on a 60 x 100 plot with a 2-car detached garage, lovely patio, and gardens. You won’t be disappointed.

MLS# 3450571. $1,425,000.

Claudia Galvin

Associate

Real Estate Broker

Garden City Office

102 7th Street 516.248.6655 ext.2201, c.516.972.8389 claudiagalvin@danielgale.com claudiagalvin.danielgale.com

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Matthew Minardi

Real Estate Salesperson

Garden City Office

102 7th Street 516.248.6655 ext.2231, c.516.456.3091 matthewminardi@danielgale.com matthewminardi.danielgale.com

Wyndham Garden 1-bedroom, MLS# 3418239. Stewart 4-bedroom, MLS# 3444927.

Garden City and Wyndham Resale Office

102 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY | 516.248.6655 |

OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, January 8th 1:00-2:00 PM

121 Fifteenth Street, E1, Garden City

2-bedroom, 1.-bath.

MLS# 3450509 $379,000.

Garden City, NY

4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. MLS# 3445044. $2,425,000.

danielgale.com

Wyndham East , #M5

Garden City, NY

1-bedroom, 1.5-bath.

MLS# 3418239. $670,000.

PENDING

Wyndham East , #709E

Garden City, NY

2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3388058. $869,000.

PENDING

Garden City, NY

6-bedroom, 4.5-bath. MLS# 3419099.$2,999,988.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3450571.$1,425,000.

Wyndham West , #403

Garden City, NY

2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3446393. $ $6,800.

PENDING

Stewart Manor, NY

4-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3444927. $649,000.

Garden City, NY

5-bedroom, 3-bath. MLS# 3438962. $1,348,000.

Wyndham East, #901

Garden City, NY

3-bedroom, 3.5-bath. MLS# 3376904. $1,275,000.

PENDING

Garden City, NY Studio, 1-bath. MLS# 3443856. $249,000.

PENDING

Forest Hills, NY Studio, 1-bath. MLS# 3414781. $168,000.

PENDING

Garden City, NY

6-bedroom, 3.5-bath. MLS# 3433959. $1,599,000.

Garden City, NY

4-bedroom, 2.55-bath. MLS# 3393086. $1,599,000.

Garden City, NY

5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. MLS# 3431226. $2,850,000.

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