Friday, January 12, 2018
Vol. 94, No.17
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BY RIKKI N. MASSAND
The Garden City Board of Education work session held on Tuesday night, January 9, highlighted district goals in 2017-2018 beginning with expected changes in New York State Next Generation Learning Standards -- successor to the Common Core standards -- and the P-12SLS Science Standards, for which an initial presentation was held in fall. Dr. Edward Cannone, Garden City’s assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, spoke about the district’s spotlight year curriculum review of the art program, which is underway with work continuing from a kindergarten through 12 committee of teachers and administrators. Each school year concludes with the subject for the curriculum review detailed and examined at the early June school board work session (scheduled for Tuesday, June 5). Dr. Nina Prasso, the district’s coordinator for music and art, is leading the internal study with monthly meetings at the high school. This year’s target of art includes a review of new New York State art standards, Cannone explains. “The presentation and recommendations for art instruction will be delivered to the board in June. I’ve attended each month’s meeting and there are teachers and administrators from K through 12 as Dr. Prasso is updating them and me. We meet periodically to make sure the See page 38
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Martin withdraws from EPOA runoff election BY RIKKI N. MASSAND
On Wed January 3rd, the Garden City Boys Varsity Basketball team opened 2018 with a resounding 77-37 victory over Southside High School. The Trojans are now 8-0 and 3-0 in Conference play. In the Southside contest, Andrew DeSantis, above, led all scorers with 30 points. See page 49
With a debate between two East section residents running for a three-year school board trustee position scheduled for Tuesday, January 16 at the EPOA Resident Electors’ Meeting, incumbent school trustee Robert Martin announced on Wednesday that he has withdrawn from the EPOA runoff election and conceded the next three-year term to Michael Cassaro, a Willow Street resident. In his letter published in the News this week, Martin detailed the turmoil around his bid for another school board term and said he withdraws because he will not be party to a process he perceives as flawed: “To my disappointment, I learned during a rather casual telephone call I received, that another candidate was selected by the EPOA nominating committee to be its nominee for the School Board. To my surprise, I then learned that the nominated candidate’s wife was a member of the EPOA nominating committee. Following the selection of this nominee, the EPOA web site provided a very complimentary bio of the nominee. My name was mentioned only as the challenger. There was no bio provided about my background, nor any details comparable to the bio of the nominee. I was particularly disappointed at the fact that no acknowledgment was made regarding my two terms of service on the Garden City School Board, the monthly School Board reports which I presented at the EPOA meetings, the written School Board reports I prepared for inclusion in the regularly published EPOA newsletter, and, most disturbing to me, was the lack of acknowledgment that I am the incumbent Garden City School Board trustee. From my perspective, these actions are not evidence of an impartial process.” “If another experienced, knowledgeable candidate was selected instead of me, I could reasonably accept that decision without question. However, to my knowledge, the person selected by the nominating committee has not evidenced prior interest in serving our schools by attending public School Board Meetings or by participating as a member of any district committees. See page 38
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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER
Last minute letter raises questions
In this week's issue we feature many letters to the editor on a variety of subjects of interest. Reading letters to the editor is one of our favorite parts of editing the paper, as it shows how much active engagement our readers have with the newspaper. The first letter, sent by School Board Trustee Robert Martin, arrived just before press time on Wednesday. We had been all set to report on the runoff election in the Eastern Property Owners Association between Mr. Martin and Michael Cassaro, when Mr. Martin announced that he is withdrawing from the race.
The allegations that Mr. Martin makes in his letter, that the EPOA process for selecting candidates is not impartial, will likely ruffle some feathers, and we hope to have a response to that claim in next week's paper. In this week's paper we have a letter from Mr. Cassaro about what he hopes to achieve as School Board Trustee. In any case, we appreciate the work that all the volunteer trustees put in, both on the school board and the village board, as well as the members of the property owners associations that do so much of the "behind the scenes" work of running the village and school district.
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Withdrawing from runoff
To the Editor: Serving as a School Board trustee is a serious responsibility, a labor of love, that demands a strong ethical compass. The schools are critical to the development of young minds. Important lifelong skills such as critical thinking and expressive writing, to name but a few, are critical in our democracy and critical also as we experience events in our lives. School Board service is thus not just an honor, it is an opportunity to model ethical and honest behavior. Service on the School Board is a volunteer position. There is no compensation for the long hours and hard work other than the satisfaction of a job well done. My second term on the Garden City School Board expires at the end of the current school year. The Eastern Property Owners Association formed a nominating committee, in accordance with its bylaws, to seek candidates to be the EPOA nominee for the School Board. As the incumbent, assurances were provided to me that the selection process would be an open one and the best qualified candidate would be selected. The EPOA, I was told, would be completely impartial. I expressed my keen interest and true enthusiasm for continuing to serve on the School Board for another term. To my disappointment, I learned during a rather casual telephone call I received, that another candidate was selected by the EPOA nominating committee to be its nominee for the School Board. To my surprise, I then learned that the nominated candidate’s wife was a member of the EPOA nominating committee. Following the selection of this nominee, the EPOA web site provided a very complimentary bio of the nominee. My name was mentioned only as the challenger. There was no bio provided about my background, nor any details comparable to the bio of the nominee. I was particularly disappointed at the fact that no acknowledgment was made regarding my two terms of service on the Garden City School Board, the
monthly School Board reports which I presented at the EPOA meetings, the written School Board reports I prepared for inclusion in the regularly published EPOA newsletter, and, most disturbing to me, was the lack of acknowledgment that I am the incumbent Garden City School Board trustee. From my perspective, these actions are not evidence of an impartial process. If another experienced, knowledgeable candidate was selected instead of me, I could reasonably accept that decision without question. However, to my knowledge, the person selected by the nominating committee has not evidenced prior interest in serving our schools by attending public School Board Meetings or by participating as a member of any district committees. From my perspective, based upon this evidence, it appears that my candidacy was rejected in a somewhat dismissive and caviler manner by the leadership of the nominating committee. As a result, I can only conclude that the nominating committee process was anything but open and impartial. Accordingly, I am, therefore, withdrawing my challenge to the EPOA nominating committee selection for School Board trustee as I cannot be a party to a process that I believe was flawed. I will continue to support the wonderful children of our community in other ways. Robert G. Martin
An Open Letter
To the Editor: In November, after interviewing several candidates, the independent East Nominating Committee selected me to represent you as School Board Trustee. I am both honored and humbled by their selection. I have heard that many folks are asking, Who is this guy? I am a graduate of Garden City Public Schools and a career educator. My interest in this position stems from a personal investment in the education of my own children and the community’s children, a desire to Continued on page 26
On Thursday, January 18th, Nassau County Democratic Chairman Jay Jacobs will lead a lively discussion on President Trump’s first year report card. Right from the start, the election and inauguration of Donald Trump as our 45th president was steeped in controversy. Donald Trump’s first year in office was marked by an investigation into whether his campaign colluded with the Russian government to affect the election outcome, insults and threats of war with North Korea, and an agenda to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act as well as pass business-friendly legislation. Nassau County Democratic Chairman Jay Jacobs was first elected to his position in October of 2001. Since he took office, Democrats celebrated the historic wins of Laura Curran as Nassau’s first woman County Executive, Laura Gillen as the first Democratic
Supervisor in the Town of Hempstead in over 100 years, and the victory of Garden City’s own Sylvia Cabana, as Hempstead Town Clerk. Also, the voters of Nassau County re-elected a Democratic Majority in the Legislature in 2001, 2003, 2005, and 2007; elected a Democratic County Executive in 2001 and 2005; County Comptroller in 2001, 2005 and 2017; and District Attorney in 2005, 2009, 2013 and 2015. Under the Chairman’s leadership, the Nassau County Democratic Committee has raised more money and elected more Democrats than ever before. Jay Jacobs was the Chairman of the New York State Democratic Committee from 2009-2012, and also serves as a member of the Democratic National Committee. The Club will meet at 7:30pm in the meeting room at 108 Rockaway Avenue, near St. Paul’s. For more information about the Garden City Democratic Club, please visit www.gardencitydemocrats.com
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Garden City Indivisible The Garden City Indivisible for Democracy group will be meeting at the Mineola Train Station at 9:15 am on Saturday, January 20th. The group will be departing the station at 9:31am to participate in the 2018 Women’s March in New York City. Garden City Indivisible for Democracy is a women’s group comprised of Garden City residents of varying political
affiliations who are looking for a more positive and progressive tomorrow. The group is inviting all residents, both and men and women, to join them on January 20th in New York City to use their voice for good and exercise their First Amendment rights. Please email Christina Josling - megalic@hotmail. com with any questions.
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Garden City couple found love through Bike MS tour BY GARY SIMEONE
Susan and Mark Quigley, a longtime Garden City couple, will have one heck of a story to tell their grandchildren about how the couple met for the first time. It was twenty six years at the Bike MS tour, hosted by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, where love was found at the starting line... sort of. “We kind of skipped the line to get started. It was a long line and a forty mile bike tour around the city. So we cheated a little,” said Susan. “We were total strangers there for a good cause and we got to talking while we rode alongside each other.” Mark had a girlfriend at the time, but the two hit it off so well that he ended up breaking up with her and beginning his courtship of Susan. “He had a good sense of humor and he was a really strong rider, two things
I like in a man,” said Susan. The couple ended up moving to Garden City in 1999, where Mark was working at Adelphi University and student teaching at Garden City High School. In 2001, he took a position as a Social Studies teacher at the school. Cut to the future, twenty six years later and the married couple is living in town with three kids who are already off to college. Susan said that she had initially gotten involved with the bike tour when she was working for Citicorp Investment Bank, which is now Citigroup Inc in Manhattan. “The ride was part of their corporate challenge and MS also hit close to home for me because my mother was diagnosed with the secondary progressive form of MS and my brother was also diagnosed with the disease,” said Susan. In 2009, Susan was diagnosed with
the relapsing/remitting form of MS, which is the most common type. Her diagnosis was confirmed after a lesion was spotted on an MRI. She said that she has had periods of weakness in her left leg and has experienced tingling in her extremities and vertigo at times. “It’s a scary disease because of the uncertainty of it. I’ve known people who have it who haven’t been able to walk for six months and than all of a sudden they’ll get the feeling back in their legs.” She said since she’s been diagnosed, she’s been taking interferon shots every other day to prevent against relapses and slow down the progression of the disease. Mark helps her administer the shots in places she’s not able to reach. “I’ve learned how to give her the shots and I’ll help administer the shots in places like the back of her arm and
Victorian Tea at Unitarian Universalist Congregation The annual Victorian Tea will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau (UUCCN) on Saturday, January 27th at 2:00 pm. The full tea will feature savory and sweet sandwiches, scones with clotted
cream and jam, and a large variety of homemade cookie favorites. While savoring the delectable treats and sipping British tea, guests will enjoy live piano music. There will be a silent auction as well as raffle baskets
to add to the enjoyment of the afternoon. Prizes include a great variety of items for attendees to select. Advance ticket reservations are $21/adult and $18/ Senior. At the door tickets are $24. (Please mail in your
order and check to UUCCN, 223 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530.) You can also call in your reservation to (516) 248-8855.
other areas,” said Mark. The couple has participated in the Bike MS tour every year and have not missed a ride since their chance meeting twenty six years ago. They and their team of riders are called the Orange Shirt Club. “We ride on behalf of my mother, who died from the disease, my brother, and for six other families in Garden City, who have a loved one that is living with MS,” said Susan. “We ride our bikes with their names emblazoned on it.” Susan and Mark have been one of the biggest fundraisers at the bike tour for several years and now rank as a Top 50 Fundraiser.
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9 Mayor@gardencityny.net We are continuing our efforts to communicate with members of our community, including our residents, commercial tenants and landlords, visitors, friends at Adelphi and local merchants in different ways in order to enhance outreach. This weekly column is intended to advise our residents and community of matters that our Board of Trustees and Departments are working on, events and other important information. And of course, please visit our website for additional information: www.gardencityny.net. We are constantly updating and making changes to the website in order to keep it relevant and provide new information. We also encourage you to attend Village Board of Trustees meetings. See the schedule of meetings on our website.
Post-Storm Update
Winter Storm Grayson lasted approximately 13.5 hours and dumped nearly a foot of snow on Garden City last week. Crews started working at 4:00 a.m. Thursday, January 4, 2018 and continued straight through until 7:30 a.m. Friday, January 5, 2018. Plowing switched to salting at approximately 2:30 a.m. Friday although some plowing did continue in Village parking lots. According to Department of Public Works Superintendent Joseph DiFrancisco, at the height of the storm the Village had 51 trucks on the road, ranging from large and medium dump trucks to pay loaders, backhoes and garbage trucks fitted with plow blades. Sixty-one employees were involved with the snow plowing operation, including employees from the Parks and Recreation and Engineering Departments and 300 tons of salt was used during the cleanup effort. Pratt Brothers was called in at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 4, 2018 to assist with clearing some parking lots. On Monday, January 8, 2018 crews began removing the large piles of snow from the parking lots. During the course of the storm, mechanics at the Village garage were on-hand for the duration of the operation in order to keep the plows and equipment fully functional. Seven mechanics and a Supervisor were on duty during the storm and responded to 10 road calls during the storm and made 76 repairs. Repairs ranged from a tire blowing off the rim of a pay loader to broken hydraulic hoses, emergency light repairs, broken windshield wipers and bent plow frames, to name a few. “DPW Street, Engineering, Water and Sewer and Mechanical
crews, along with Recreation and Parks Department, worked tirelessly throughout the storm to ensure roads were cleared and safe to travel. They worked tirelessly through blizzard conditions without hesitation in order to ensure the job got done,” Mr. DiFrancisco said. “It’s during events like these that all the planning and preparation done in advance ensures a smooth and successful snow removal operation and I think the results speak for themselves.”
Deception / Distraction Burglaries
The Garden City Police Department would like to remind residents to be alert for deception/distraction burglaries that often target the elderly. Deception/distraction burglars usually travel in groups of two or more people to a particular residential area in a car or van, many times with out of state registration plates. One of the subjects will usually portray him or herself as a surveyor, utility worker, contractor, handyman, delivery person or a new neighbor. They will approach a homeowner, in many cases an elderly person, and either solicit work or state that they are a new neighbor looking to fix a fence between their properties. While engaging the resident in a distracting conversation, the subject diverts the homeowners to another location inside or outside the home allowing an accomplice to enter the home without being detected and commit a burglary. When subjects state they are from a utility company (PSEG, Verizon, Water Department), look for a badge or ID card on the subject’s clothing. In addition, look to see if there is a public utility vehicle in the vicinity of your residence. If someone has a doubt as to the authenticity of persons posing as a utility workers, they should immediately call the police by dialing 911.
555 Stewart Avenue
The application for 555 Stewart Avenue is still pending before the Village’s Zoning Change Committee. As proposed, it would include 150 rental units-20 one-bedroom, 115 two-bedroom and 15 three-bedroom units. As required by the Federal Court decision, 15 units would be classified as affordable, while the remaining units would be at market price.
DWI Patrols
The Police Department grant funded DWI patrols during both holiday weekends. Commissioner Kenneth Jackson reports one DWI arrest on
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December 24, 2017 and another on December 30. “It appears that many people utilized car service companies such as taxis, Uber and Lyft on New Year’s Eve,” Commissioner Jackson said.
Ambulance Service
Trustees have begun discussing the possibility of entering into a service agreement with third parties, including Northwell Health and a provider through WinthropUniversity Hospital for ambulance services within the Village. This topic was included in the Board’s priorities list released in June 2017. Currently, the Village has an agreement with Nassau County to provide service, with one ambulance stationed at the Garden City Water Works building. As stated previously by the Board, the current provision of services from the County requires that a Village police officer leave the scene and travel with the ambulance to the hospital, and the Village loses the services of the officer for an extended period of time. From an operational perspective this loss of a patrol officer is no longer economical and lessens police coverage on our streets. The Board expects to make a decision within the next 45 days.
Blood Drive
Long Island Blood Services will hold a blood drive at the Garden City Public Library on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 from 2:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the large meeting room on the lower level of the Library. Area hospitals are in need of local residents’ help. Each donation can help to save up to three lives. Eligible donors must be between 16 and 75 years of age, with a minimum weight of 110 lbs. No tattoos within the past 12 months. Sixteen year olds must have parental permission and donors age 76 and over must present a doctor’s note. All donors must have valid ID with signature or photo. Donors are encouraged to eat well (low fat) and drink fluids. For medical questions concerning blood donations, call 1-800-688-0900. Call the Library at 742-8405 x210 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.
Keep fire hydrants clear of snow
Fire Chief Brian Gallo reminds all residents to ensure there is a clear path to the closest fire hydrant when shoveling. Keep snow and ice three feet away from fire hydrants. In case of fire, firefighters need to be able to get to the hydrants quickly to protect people and property.
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THE OFFICE CAT Shoplifting arrest: On January 3rd Garden City Police arrested a 23 year old West Hempstead woman, for the alleged theft of assorted merchandise valued at $723 from Lord & Taylor. The subject allegedly used a pair of pliers to remove sensor tags from each item. She was charged with petit larceny and possession of burglary tools. Storm help: On January 4th Garden City Police responded to multiple incidents due to severe winter storm and blizzard conditions throughout the Village including auto accidents, dangerous road conditions, disabled autos, tree limbs down, residential alarm calls, minor fire calls and a traffic light malfunction. Items stolen: On January 4th witnesses told Garden City Police that a male subject jumped behind a security counter inside a Franklin Avenue medical facility and removed a pocketbook containing a cell phone, wallet and other personal property. Credit card fraud: On January 5th a resident reported that his credit card information was used to make fraudulent purchases totaling $755 from a local department store. Cold weather blues: On January 5th strong winds, extreme cold weather and snow drifts from the previ-
ous day’s winter storm resulted in multiple reports of traffic light malfunctions, alarms, disabled vehicles and auto accidents, as well as a railroad gate malfunction on Cathedral Avenue and a vehicle stuck on the Nassau Boulevard railroad tracks. Grand larceny arrest: On January 6th Garden City detectives arrested a 26 year old Queens woman for the alleged theft of $2,600 from the bank account of a Franklin Avenue business. The woman was charged with Grand Larceny. Extreme cold: On January 6th Garden City Police officers responded to traffic light malfunctions at multiple locations on Franklin Avenue. Officers also responded to railroad gates stuck in the upright position at the Cathedral Avenue crossing. It was determined that these incidents were related to extreme cold temperatures. Multiple violations: On January 7th a truck was stopped by an Officer for traveling 61 mph in a 30 mph
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reported that a fraudulent check for $1,600 was cashed against its bank account. Water main break: On January 8th Garden City Police and firefighters responded to an Osborne Road residence for a water main break. Water and electrical service to the residence was turned off awaiting professional repairs. Leaving the scene: On January 8th Garden City Police Officers investigated a report of a vehicle leaving the scene after striking and damaging a parked unattended vehicle on Railroad Avenue. Burst pipe: On January 9th Garden City Police responded to an Avalon Road residence for a burst water pipe. The main water valve was turned off until repairs could be made.
Friends of the Library fund 12 museum passes for GC Library Through the generosity of the Friends of the Garden City Public Library, the Library offers free passes to twelve museums. The Friends have been funding museum passes to the Cradle of Aviation, the Intrepid Sea Air and Space Museum, the Guggenheim Museum, the Long Island Children’s Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (which also includes the Cloisters and the Met Breuer), MOMA (Museum of Modern Art), the Nassau County Museum of Art, the New York Historical Society, and Old Westbury Gardens. Three new museum passes have been added to the program. The new passes include The Brooklyn Botanic Garden, The Frick Collection, and the New York Transit Museum. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden (www.bbg. org) pass admits 2 adults and children 17 and under. It also includes reciprocal privileges with other local gardens such as Clark Botanical Garden, Planting Fields Arboretum, the grounds of The New York Botanical Garden (special events are excluded), and many more. The Frick Collection (www.frick.org) pass admits two adults. Children under ten are not allowed in the galleries. The New York Transit Museum (www. nytransitmuseum.org ) pass admits two adults and up to four children under the age of 18. Museum passes are available only to Garden City Public Library cardholders in good standing who have signed the Museum Pass User Agreement. Museum passes may be reserved in advance and must be checked out by
an adult (18 years and older) family member. Reservations will be taken up to one month in advance of the desired date, subject to availability on a first come, first served basis. Reservations must be done in person at the Reference Desk and will not be taken over the phone. Only one pass may be borrowed at a time. Only one pass per museum may be borrowed per household within a six month period. The pass may be borrowed for three days and must be returned by one hour before the Library closes on the day the pass is due. The day the pass is picked up is considered the first day. The passes must be returned to the Reference Desk during Library operating hours. Passes placed in the book drop will be charged a $10.00 fee. Late charges are $20.00 per day. In the event that a pass is not returned and the Library pays an entrance fee for the next user, that entrance fee will be added to the late fees. There is a $5.00 cancellation charge if it is less than 48 hours before the reserved date. Any user who loses a pass will be charged the replacement cost of that museum pass. Patrons should call the museum directly for information on hours of operation, parking, and/or directions. Each museum reserves the right to determine the rules and regulations governing the use of the museum pass. For more information, visit the Reference Desk at the Library or call 516-742-8405 x 2.
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EPOA to host resident electors meeting on Tues., January 16th The Eastern Property Owners’ Association (EPOA) will host its resident electors meeting on Tuesday, January 16th at 7:30PM at the Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. The meeting will cover current topics affecting the community and will provide residents the opportunity to comment on these topics and to raise other issues of interest. John Delany will be introduced as the East’s candidate for the position of Village Trustee for the two-year term commencing in April 2018. There will also be updates from the EPOA president and vice president and East Village trustees. Additionally, there will be a moderated, town-hall-style debate between the two candidates for the East’s school board trustee, who will serve a threeyear term on the Board of Education beginning in July 2018. The two candidates are Michael Cassaro (68 Willow Street), selected by the independent, elected Garden City East Nominating Committee, and Robert Martin (76 Mulberry Avenue), nominated by petition of resident electors. Residents are invited to attend and
may submit questions for the school board trustee candidates at the meeting prior to the start of the debate. Please provide a note for whom each question is intended, including if the question is intended for both candidates. The EPOA will be conducting a primary election to choose its school board trustee on Tuesday, January 30, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. The election is open to any resident elector of the East. These are persons age 18 and over who reside within Garden City, east of the middle line of Franklin Avenue and who are eligible to register to vote in any applicable school or village election. In order to vote, you must present a valid photo ID, including your name and address in the eastern section of Garden City. There are no absentee ballots. To learn more about the EPOA, how to become a member, upcoming events, and issues concerning the East, you may visit us at our website (www. gcepoa.org), on Facebook (search: “Garden City Eastern Property Owners’ Association”), and on Twitter (@GC_ EPOA).
Estates POA Electors Meeting January 16th All Garden City Estates residents are welcomed to attend the electors meeting of the Property Owners Association of Garden City Estates on Tuesday, January 16th at 8PM at Stratford School. At this meeting the Nominating Committee will place into nomination Colleen Foley for Village Trustee for a term of two (2) years, Tom Pinou for School Board At-Large Trustee for a term of three (3) years and Stefanie Granville for School Board Trustee for a one (1) year vacancy term. All Estates residents are invited to attend this Electors’ meeting to vote in support of this nomination. After the vote, Mrs. Foley, Mr. Pinou, and Mrs. Granville will become the Estates section’s candidates, and will be endorsed by the other sections of the Village at their respective electors meetings. All four sections’ candidates are cross-endorsed and then presented for village-wide election on March 20, 2018. In addition, the meeting will cover current topics affecting the Village. The POA strongly recommends that all residents attend monthly POA meetings,
especially the annual meeting (May) and the electors meeting (January). It is a great opportunity to discuss topics that are important to the community but also those that are important to you. POA directors, officers, and trustees are eager to offer guidance or assistance in any Village matter as best they can. The Estates POA meets monthly from September to June (except in January). All meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month and are usually in Stratford School. If the meeting is held elsewhere, notification is posted in local periodicals and on our website (www.gcestates.org). The January meeting is held on the third Tuesday of January in order to properly accommodate and host the electors meetings (all four POA’s hold their respective electors meeting on the same day in January). Please visit the Estates POA website (www.gcestates.org) to see more information about the POA and about current topics.
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General meeting of the WPOA Tuesday, January 16
On January 16 at 7:30 PM, all residents are invited to Homestead School for the Western Property Owners Association Annual Resident electors meeting. The Nominating Committee will report its selection of candidate Robert Bolebruch for re-election as Village Trustee. Bob will take some time to reflect on his term in office and his goals for the upcoming term. President of the WPOA Gerry Kelly will then speak to residents about proposed changes to the bylaws, including the creation of a new technology committee and social outreach committee. Director Lauren Grima will speak about membership and the long list of ideas for 2018 with a return of our successful meet and greets. Any member of the WPOA can sign up to assist in the various social gatherings this year including a return of the Bird Sanctuary Tour and Summer Party at Edgemere Park to new pizza gatherings in neighborhoods and a night at the GC Pool. Gerry Kelly will also review procedures adopted in 2017 for electing trustees as well as members of the board of directors and officers. Afterwards, Gerry will form a new nominating committee for the
board of directors and officers. January begins a new WPOA membership year. All residents of the Western section are encouraged to join. All Western section residents have received a membership form via mail with the announcement of the January 16 meeting. Residents can review our updated web site, gcwpoa.com and pay through PayPal, accepting all major credit cards. Remember: please provide your email (Please print clearly) for occasional important news and Village alerts from the WPOA. Last year we broke 300 members for the first time in years and have a goal of 350 for 2018! The WPOA is the Western residents’ first access to Village government. If you have a question or concern, please feel free to contact the appropriate WPOA director. The WPOA website, gcwpoa.com, provides current Village and Western Section news, as well as contact information for directors, trustees and village officials, details on WPOA general and officer and director meetings, and quick links to other “favorite” websites. For more information please contact Gerry Kelly at 302547-0800 or gerry7th@gmail.com
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It was cold outside BY BOB MORGAN, JR. So that this column does not seem like a weekly chronicle of President Donald Trump and his enemies, I’m going to change up and lighten a little bit. In this connection, I haven’t read Michael Wolff’s controversial book about Mr. Trump, Fire and Fury (I am certainly not impressed by Mr. Wolff’s defense of the accuracy of his work, “if it rings true, it is true”). I also don’t think readers are quite ready for extended analysis of a 2020 presidential race between Mr. Trump and Oprah Winfrey. So I will turn my attention to a subject that was of considerable interest in these parts for a number of days, the extreme cold weather. Hopefully, the great cold snap in this region has finally departed, following an extended stretch that lasted from just after Christmas, through a memorably frigid New Year’s Eve and then a full week of extended cold. Even people like me who are usually pretty oblivious to weather conditions had a problem with the unrelenting cold. I spent three days of the freeze out of town, but even with this respite, this was a miserably nasty patch. I dug out old sweaters and scarves from the closet, but I still did not want to venture out for much. The only thing that was helpful in avoiding cabin fever was the NFL’s fine judgment in scheduling the opening round of the football playoffs last weekend, even making sure that most of the TV games were played in relatively warm weather sites. Snaps like this, which seem only to occur every few years around here, do have the effect of making us understand that for all our technological progress, we are often at the mercy of nature. Somewhat oddly, for all their unpleasantness, none of the recent cold days in this area were anywhere near the coldest days of my life, which occurred in, of all places, Nashville, Tennessee, on January 20-21, 1985. You may not think of
Nashville as a venue for Arctic-like temperatures (and indeed, typical January high temperatures in Nashville are around 48 degrees), but Music City, as it calls itself, is actually due south of Chicago. So, just about every year, icy Midwestern blasts come hurtling into town, producing below zero temperatures. In any event, I was clerking for a federal judge in downtown Nashville that year after graduating law school at Vanderbilt, and for some reason I decided to go into work at the courthouse on Sunday, January 20, which also was the day of the Super Bowl that year. (It was also the day that President Ronald Reagan was formally sworn in as President for a second term.) I guess there must have been some matter before the court that the judge was eager to get some input from his clerks. In any event, the air temperature hit 13 below zero that day. It didn’t seem that bad when I took the bus from my apartment to the courthouse, but, in addition to the frigid temperatures, as the afternoon progressed there were increasingly heavy wind and icy blasts of something that felt like sleet, so the wind chill must have been far colder than that. When I went back out, I can say I have never experienced anything like it, before or since. Buses were only running sporadically at that point, so I tried to get a cab home. The local cabbies more or less on their own changed the rules to allow ride sharing, so I remember jumping into a mercifully warm vehicle and being dropped off to a Super Bowl party. The next day was even colder (it hit minus 16), but at least the sleet subsided and it didn’t seem as miserable. In any event, now that temperatures are back in the relatively balmy 30’s and 40’s we can look back at memories of the recent cold snap and other ones, without particularly wishing a recurrence anytime soon.
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The Central Property Owners’ Association (CPOA) is seeking candidates for officers, directors, and Nominating Committee members. All terms of office shall commence immediately following the Annual CPOA Election meeting on Tuesday, May 8. Candidates are being sought to fill four officer positions and five director positions on the CPOA Board. The president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer shall serve one-year terms expiring in May 2019. The five directors shall serve three-year terms expiring in May 2021. Residents of the Central Section who are interested in being considered for an officer or director position can secure an application from the Chairperson of the Nominating Committee, Tom
Simpson, at 747-2174. The deadline for the return of a completed application form is Friday, February 9. Candidates are also being sought to fill three member positions and two alternate member positions on the CPOA Nominating Committee. Three members and one alternate shall serve two year terms expiring in May 2020 and one Alternate shall serve a one year term expiring in May 2019. Residents of the Central Section who are interested in being considered for the Nominating Committee can secure an application from the Secretary of the CPOA, Deborah Brandewiede at 8080758. The deadline for the return of a completed application form is Friday, February 9.
Free legal consultations The Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) provides free monthly legal consultation clinics for Nassau County residents 65 or older. Seniors have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an attorney who volunteers to provide a half-hour private consultation on any topic of concern. The next Senior
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Our Times Coffeehouse to present folk singer Bill Staines Folk troubadour Bill Staines, one of the most durable and beloved singers on the folk music scene today, opens the 2018 Our Times Coffeehouse season, performing Friday, January 19 at 8 PM. In his 28th year with OTC, his music is more on-topic than ever, a lyrical mix of traditional tunes with his own contemporary folk ballads. His humorous tales of life on the road and observations of everyday people provide an entertaining blend of story and song. His music is a slice of Americana, reflecting with the same ease his feelings about the prairie people of the Midwest or the adventurers of the Yukon, the on-the-road truckers, or the everyday workers who make up this land. Doors open at 7:15 PM that evening for ticket sales. The suggested donations are $20 adults and $15 students with ID; sorry, no pre-sales are available. Our Times Coffeehouse is in the Ethical Humanist Society building on Old Country Road, two miles west of
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‘Will Sing For Food” concert January 13th
The 7th Annual “Will Sing For Food” concert is set for Saturday night, January 13 at 8pm at the Garden City Community Church. As in years past, this can’t-miss, fun-filled, charity-fueled kick-start to the new year is hosted by the Board of Outreach and performed by local musicians and singers. They’ll be playing classics and favorites from pop to rock, folk to Broadway, and nearly everything in between. Going into 2018, WSFF has raised $75,000 for Long Island’s hungry, but the need persists. Now, you can help make a difference. Donate at the door. 100% of all donations made before, during, and after the show will go
directly to Long Island Cares Inc, The Harry Chapin Food Bank. If you cannot make it to the concert on the 13th but would like to contribute you can donate any time at WillSingForFood.org or even mail your donation to the Church office. Every dollar helps! The Garden City Community Church is located at 245 Stewart Avenue, on the corner of Whitehall Boulevard. Visit WillSingForFood.org and find WILL SING FOR FOOD on Facebook to learn more about this annual can’tmiss show. E-mail any questions to WillSingForFood@me.com or call the Church office at 516.746.1700.
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Sanitation Collection Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Residents are reminded that there will be no garbage or recycling pickup on Monday, January 15. The Holiday Week Collection Schedule will be as follows: Western half of the Village (west of Rockaway Ave.): Garbage - Tuesday and Thursday; Rubbish - Wednesday, January 24.
Eastern half of the Village (east of Rockaway Ave.): Garbage - Wednesday and Friday; Rubbish - Wednesday, January 24. Residents scheduled for recycling on Monday, January 15th, are asked to put their recyclables out on Monday, January 22nd.
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Dr. Richard Koral Dr. Richard Koral, the new leader of the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island, will deliver his inaugural address at the Garden City meeting hall on Sunday, January 28, at 11 am. His topic is “The Good Life,” asking if we would we know the good life if we saw it and whether or not we would appreciate it if we achieved it. Dr. Koral, who lives in Westchester, grew up on Long Island in East Meadow. He holds a B.A. from NYU, a J.D. from NY
Law School, a Doctor of Ministry from Hebrew Union College, and attended the Humanist Institute. He was a long-time member of the Ethical Culture Society of Westchester and has held positions in the American Ethical Union, the national federation of Ethical Societies. Dr. Koral also serves part-time as a Leader at the New York Society for Ethical Culture. Dr. Koral worked as a lawyer in private practice for 30 years and, deciding it was time for something new, trained as an Ethical Humanist leader. “I found that our Ethical Societies and the humanism they express offer a language and a spirit to frame my own approach to life and living.” The Long Island Society has a long and rich history as a center for Humanist philosophy and social justice in Nassau County and internationally. Says Dr. Koral, “In small but significant, creative and inspiring ways, we can help infuse the world with an impulse towards fairness, compassion, sustainability and the ethical imperative.” The Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island is located at 38 Old Country Road, in Garden City, between Herricks Road and Mineola Boulevard, next to the large water tower. There is no charge for this program. www.ehsli.org
Being Bucket Fillers for Those in Need First graders at Homestead School opted to participate in a very special “Bucket Filler” project this fall. Dr. and Mrs. Smith, parents at Homestead, saw firsthand the devastation in Puerto Rico as they visited their home in Rincón shortly after the U.S. territory was hit by Hurricane Maria. The Smiths introduced the service learning project in November, sharing some of the challenges people in Puerto Rico faced after the hurricane (in an age-appropriate way), and asking for volunteers to help send messages of hope and needed supplies. “Students, teachers, and class parents worked together to help others, while students wrote notes and helped
to fill boxes to be shipped for Hurricane Relief,” said Principal Dr. Suzanne Viscovich. “Through participation in this project and conversations with our teachers and parents, our first-grade students learned about empathy and compassion, and how their efforts contributed to helping the hurricane victims and their families. Homestead’s Bucket Filler concept, ‘When you fill someone else’s bucket, your bucket gets filled too,’ was reinforced by their efforts.” Many thanks to Homestead’s bucket-fillers, their parents and teachers, PTA Director Mrs. Sullivan, and Principal Dr. Viscovich.
Many thanks to Homestead’s student and parent volunteers who sent mosquito nets, head lamps, water filters, and dozens of handmade cards to residents of Rincón, Puerto Rico in December.
Homestead first graders hold some of the cards they created for Hurricane Maria victims in Puerto Rico.
Dr. and Mrs. Smith shared photos of the beautiful area around Rincón, Puerto Rico.
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Andrea Laisure ipate in the major German event, the Kirchentag (Church Day) held from May 24 – 28, 2017 in Berlin, Germany. Kirchentag commemorated the 500th Anniversary of Reformation. It is an international event with hundreds of thousands attending from different countries. Two young adults, Andrew Petersen and Robert J. Hyer from GCCC joined the the event as invited guests of the EKHN. They joined about 40 youth, young adults, and leaders from Frankfurt and Wiesbaden in Frankfurt and traveled to Berlin. Andrew Petersen is a senior at Binghamton University who enjoys watching international film, reading, drawing, history, and culture. Robert J. Hyer is a sophomore at Binghamton University and exploring the possibility in doing studies in the medical field. Andrea Laisure is a freshman at Muhlenberg College studying inter-
national relations, Spanish, and theatre. She joined about 300 hundred young adults from 20 countries at the International Youth Camp held at Lutherstadt, Wittenberg, Germany last July 29 – August 5, 2017. Lutherstadt is the birth place of Reformation. The Community is invited to attend the forum in the church parlor. The Garden City Community Church is part of the United Church of Christ and is an Open and Affirming congregation. Worship services are Sundays at 8:30 AM in the chapel and 10:30 AM in the sanctuary, with church school for children and a crib room for infants and toddlers during the latter service. Wednesday Service is at 8:00 PM at Gardner Hall. The Garden City Community Church is located at 245 Stewart Avenue and Whitehall Blvd. For more information, call 516746-1700 or visit our website at www. gardencitycommunitychurch.org.
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This photograph taken around 1964 shows the first two commercial buildings built in Garden City dating back to 1874 and 1875. The scene is along Hilton Avenue near Seventh Street with the railroad tracks in the foreground (no platforms yet). Over 50 years later this view is pretty much the same. However, back then retail existed on the first floor of these buildings and today there are offices. Interestingly, the very first school room in Garden City, in the late 19th century, was located on the second floor of the building on the right.
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“Pinocchio” on January 28
Join us as Garden City Recreation and Parks presents PINOCCHIO, a production by Plaza Theatrical Productions on Sunday, January 28 at 1 pm in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall. Admission is $5.00. Admission is paid at the door but reservations are a must by calling the Recreation and Parks Office at 465-4075.
Beginner Mah Jongg
Garden City Recreation and Parks is pleased to offer beginner Mah Jongg lessons to our seniors. This eight week course (extended from 6 weeks) will cover the basics of the game and the rules so you can enjoy playing. The class will meet every Monday from 10 am to noon beginning Monday, January 8. The cost of this eight week class will be $64 and space is limited. Checks should be made payable to the Village of Garden City. To register for this class, please fill out the form below and return it to the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Applications will be accepted until all 16 spots are filled. PLEASE NOTE – an additional $10 supply fee will be payable to the instructor at the first class.
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Wednesday, January 17 at 1 pm – The Four Garden City Hotels – Historian John Ellis Kordes will visit to tell us the stories behind each of the four Garden City Hotels dating back to 1874. Tuesday, January 23 – Pizza Social at noon – The cost of this luncheon will be $6.00 and will include pizza, soft drinks, and dessert. Registration is necessary by visiting the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Payment must accompany registration.
Winter and Spring Trips for GC Seniors
Here Garden City Recreation and Parks’ fall trip list for seniors who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. If you would like to register for any of our trips, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Payment must accompany registrations. Monday, February 5 - Join us for Chinese New Year! We will travel by coach bus into NYC where we will enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine and entertainment to celebrate the Year of the Dog! New Year is the grandest traditional festival with many legends, traditions and taboos. Learn the customs and traditions of the world’s oldest culture.
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Space is very limited. The cost of this trip will be $85, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Tuesday, March 6 – Trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show. We will travel by coach bus to Philadelphia for the famous Flower Show! This year’s exhibits will feature “Wonders of Water”, with exotic flowers, a beautiful rain forest, fanciful fountains, and more. The cost of this trip will be $70, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel. Lunch will be on your own. Space is limited. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Tuesday, April 17 – Brooklyn Brownstones - We will travel by coach bus to Brooklyn where we will explore historic Brooklyn neighborhoods with their tree lined streets and 19th century row houses while we learn about the “brownstone revolution” and the joys of living in Brooklyn. Lunch will be included at Juniors. The cost of this trip will be $85, checks only, made payable to Rendezvous Travel. Thursday, June 14 – Trip to New York Botanical Garden “Visions of Hawaii”. We will travel by coach bus to NY Botanical Garden. The NYBG will present Georgia O’Keeffe: Visions of Hawaii, a major exhibition exploring the artist’s immersion in the Hawaiian Islands. Highlights include a stunning display of more than 15 of O’Keefe’s paintings, not seen together since their debut in 1940. Discover a lush flower show evoking the gardens and landscapes that inspired O’Keeffe. We
will then have lunch at the Seashore Restaurant on City Island. The cost of this trip will be $90, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel.
Exercise for Seniors
Recreation and Parks is offering the following exercise classes for seniors at The Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. For the next few months the classes will be free in order to for you to try each class, after which they will be offered at a nominal charge. Classes are open to all seniors ages 60 and older who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Classes might be canceled due to a special event or trip so please check the bulletin board at The Senior Center for updates. MONDAYS Exercise with Felicia at 10 am Tai Chi with Connie at 1 pm Meditation with Connie at 2 pm TUESDAYS Exercise with Joy at 9 am (paid class, prior registration is needed) Yoga for all Levels with Allie at 1:30 pm Chair Dancing with Felicia at 2:30 pm WEDNESDAY Exercise with Felicia at 9:45 am Chair Yoga with Connie at 11 am THURSDAY Exercise with Joy at 9 am (paid class, prior registration is needed) Yoga for all Levels with Allie at 11:15 am Meditation with Allie at 12:15 pm FRIDAY Exercise with Felicia at 9:45 am Resistance Bands with Felicia at 10:45 am Meditation with Connie at noon Tai Chi with Connie at 1 pm
Named president of CPA chapter The New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA), appointed Anthony Basile Ph.D., CPA, CVE, CFE, owner of Anthony Basile CPA, P.C., as president of its Nassau chapter and his one-year term began June 1. Basile practices in Garden City. Basile served as a past member of the Auditing Standards, Business Valuation, and Litigation Services Committees. He also served as a member of the Nassau Chapter Executive Board and served as co-chair of the Nassau Chapter Joint Legislative Issues,
Practice Continuity, Co-operation with Educational Institutions and the Attorneys & Accountants Joint committees. Basile received his BBA in accounting from Hofstra University, Masters in Taxation at Long Island University then went on to receive his Ph.D. in Business Education from New York University. He is also a tenured associate professor at Hofstra University. Basile joined the Society in 1989, is a member of the Society’s Nassau chapter, and resides in Nassau County.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com
Continued from page 2 share my extensive professional expertise, and the responsibility of a School Board Trustee to represent the interests of her or his community. I believe that a rich primary school experience is vital for success in high school, college and careers. And I believe that a strong K-12 educational experience depends on a strong community. In light of my experiences as a student in the Garden City school system, as a parent of children about to enter the Garden City school system, and as a career educator, this is my way to support a strong and rich educational community. When I was notified by the East Nominating Committee of my nomination, I first learned that the current School Board Trustee representing the East for the past six years, Robert Martin, had also interviewed for the nomination. Mr. Martin has now, according to established rules and procedures, formally challenged my nomination. Such a challenge of a School Board Trustee’s nomination is seemingly unprecedented. As a result of his challenge, Mr. Martin and I will hold a public debate for the resident electors of the East at 7:30 pm on January 16th, to be held at the Garden City Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. At that time,
you will have the opportunity to ask questions and to hear from me and Mr. Martin. Two weeks later, on January 30th, you will have the opportunity to cast your ballot. Rather than view this unprecedented challenge as a problem, I hope that you can join me in celebrating a re-ignition of informed passion around public education. There are national and local issues at play: the federal tax overhaul and its many known and unknown implications for our schools; a potential federal budget cut of over 13% alongside state budget shortfalls; the potential elimination of $2 billion of Title II funding, which supports teacher training and class-size reduction; potential new residential construction in the Village with a variety of implications; concerns about the culture and climate in some of our district schools; and concerns about communication and transparency between the school system and the community. These issues are important, and they impact us all. You have the opportunity, through informed participation, to impact the growth and development of our schools and our community by selecting a School Board Trustee who represents your interests and communicates clearly about the issues. I am confident that I can effectively advocate for your interests, communicate about
the issues, and serve with integrity. As 2017 only begins to come into focus in our rear-view mirrors, and regardless of our politics, we can surely agree that is has been a trying twelve months of local and national discourse. When we come together on January 16th, we all will have the opportunity to engage together in an informed dialogue about what matters most to us in education. We will have an opportunity to extend that dialogue in the weeks that follow: talk with your neighbors; ask your friends; text your mom. When you come to cast your ballot on January 30th, you’ll be able to select the candidate that you think can represent your interests. Let’s work together to push our district even further ahead of the curve. If you wish to contact me before January 16th with your questions or thoughts, please do not hesitate to email me at mpcassaro@gmail.com. Michael P. Cassaro
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To the Editor: It’s finally time for me to pen the angry letter to the Garden City News as I have appeared several times in Village Court in front of Judge Allen Mathers over the years and every time the same scenario repeats itself. An entire court-
room of people approach his bench and, one by one, are humiliated and insulted by the Judge, myself included. Decent, hard working people who, because of some minor indiscretion, wound up in Mathers’ court. Perhaps they parked ‘heading in’, parked over the white line in parking field 14S, were carrying too much sand in the dump truck they were hired to drive or didn’t have their car inspected in a timely manner (my crime!) The Judge didn’t listen to anything I tried to tell him and dismissed every word I said as false. I was forced to pay $260 for a $65 ticket that I never received. My sworn affidavit saying I never got the ticket was not sufficient and the way I was treated was not commensurate with my crime. I have the right to a fair trial and to be heard in a court of law and to leave that courtroom knowing that justice has been served and with my dignity intact. Judge Allen Mathers is an abusive, arrogant man and a disgrace to the legal system of our great nation. Anne Butler
“From riches to rags” in Venezuela
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com cess, reversal of economic, political malaise of a determined institution, company or country. Unfortunately this is not the case of Venezuela, which has been walking backward since the introduction of ‘Chavismo’ and specially, under its present dictator Nicolas Maduro who, with his distorted ideology, has brought misery, despair and chaos to a nation that not long ago, was considered by the immigrants as ‘the promised land’. Today, a profound reversal has taken place. Desperate ‘emigration’ by Venezuelan people is growing and will continue to do so unless immediate and drastic measures are taken and implemented. For the present, and as a refuge, Colombia, Chile, and Peru are their destinations, although measures are being taken by these countries to curb the exodus. Venezuela, the country with the largest proven oil reserves in the world, is facing recession. The state-owned oil company, Petroleos de Venezuela known as Pdvsa, is on the brink of collapse. An Army top general with no energy experience has been installed as the head of the state oil company. The police and Army remains loyal to President Maduro thanks to ‘special pay and bonuses’ and other prerogatives. The state oil company, the country’s economic pillar will destabi-
lize a country and its government facing a recession, inflation, crime as well as very high shortages of food and medicines. Children are dying from hunger while corruption, decay and misery continue growing. At all levels of government, rampant corruption is alive and well. Venezuela is now the second country in the world with the largest number of crimes. In the mid eighties, I used to travel to Caracas and other cities in Venezuela while employed by a large financial Institution. I was impressed by the standard of living. I could see and sense joy, peace and happiness which showed in people’s face. I shall abstain from visiting again until such a time when peace. democracy and honesty returns and which I truly hope to see. Note: Part of the comments in this letter, are based on my recent conversation with my friend Geronimo, a Spaniard who emigrated to Venezuela in the early 5O’s and who is now returning with his family back to Spain. He called me from Bogotá (Colombia) in order to ensure ‘privacy’ and avoid possible’ interference’. Antonio Moreno
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To the Editor: The Garden City News has reported
that "labor negotiations" between the civil service employee union and the village is now pushing five full years." Five years!! Don't our Garden City sanitation workers deserve better? They do such a wonderful job keeping Garden City clean and beautiful? There have been numerous stories and editorials attesting to their hard work, caring attitude and timeliness. You never hear any horror stories about these guys who pick up our trash in our backyards. Why mess with a good thing? So forget any outsourcing ideas and do the right thing and keep our sanitation men happy with a fair contract now! They deserve it! Vince Simone
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To the Editor: The St. Joseph’s Sponsor a Family Program for 2017 was very rewarding as we were able to provide close to 400 meals/gift card meal equivalences to so many less fortunate families in nearby communities. We would like to share some information about the program with the Garden City residents and also to express our sincere thanks to all those who helped to make this year so successful! Basically, there are two opportuni-
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com Continued from page 27 runs and without our asking, they circle back several times to make sure all of the meals are delivered. It is a wonderful thing to know that you can count on people until the “job is done.” Also, it is important to note that many of our sponsors are also our drivers, a home run for this program! Our volunteer team, Angel & Peter D’Antonio, Evelyn Fasano, Ruthann Kiernan and a great group of 8th grade confirmation candidates, were terrific this year, as is true every year! Special thanks to Maria Franco and her family and Neil McGoldrick and his family both of whom do an enormous amount of work with the receiving parishes on our delivery days to organize and prepare the meals for distribution to so many grateful families. Also, we want to recognize Anna Sirianni, Director of Parish Social Ministry at St. Joe’s for her assistance as liaison with the other parishes. Part of her responsibilities is addressing the food, clothing and other issues for those in need on a year-round basis. Keep that in mind, particularly the monthly food drives that occur on the first Sunday of each month at St. Joseph’s Church. Your help is essential every month! We also want to express our excitement about the influx of new people
who have signed up for sponsorship in the past two years. It’s a new demographic of younger families with young kids who make sponsorship a family affair. It is so much fun for us to see this new level of enthusiasm and we hope it will continue. So if you were a new sponsor, accept our sincere thanks and please spread the word to your friends and neighbors and encourage them to sign-up in 2018! It is several months away, so put us in your iPhone calendar for October/November. If you signed up in 2017 by email, you will automatically receive a message from us asking for your support. Finally, we want to thank Police Commissioner Jackson and his staff for providing the orange cones from the Village of Garden City to help us with our traffic control issues. In the past we had cars dropping off meals and cars loading up meals for delivery and at times we had absolute chaos. The cones allowed us to designate lanes of traffic for both functions and it worked like a charm!! We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and our best wishes to all for 2018!! You can find some more information about this program at the parish website at www.stjoesphchurchgc.org and we hope to add more details on
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To the Editor: When it comes to Long Island transportation issues, Governor Anrew Cuomo’s State of the State speech left much to be desired. Most of the Long Island projects he referenced have already been under way since the MTA’s $32 billion 2015 - 2019 Five Year Capital Plan was approved. What Governor Cuomo overlooked is important to riders and taxpayers who have to pick up the tab. No comment about status of the $5.8 billion he still owes toward fully funding the $32 billion MTA 2015 - 2019 Five Year Capital Plan. Add an additional $1 billion he pledged in response to ongoing NYC Transit subway and LIRR Penn Station problems. Construction costs for the Gateway Tunnel is $29 billion. Cuomo committed contributing 25% of the total cost, but has yet to identify the source of his $7.25 billion. The MTA $29 billion 2015 - 2019 Five Year Capital Plan was increased by a $3 billion amendment to $32 billion. This amendment added $1.6 billion in MTA long term debt. MTA LIRR failed to follow federal NEPA environmental guidelines forfeiting any opportunity for Federal Transit Administration funding. The original cost of this project grew from $600 million ten years ago, $1 billion three years ago, $1.5 billion two years ago, $2 billion last year and now $2.6 billion today. If costs continue to grow, who will pick up the tab? Completion of double tracking for the Ronkokoma branch will cost $387 million. Double tracking from Farmingdale to Ronkonkoma was part of the original scope of work for electrification of the Ronkonkoma branch. It was completed in December 1987. To save the project due to insufficient funding, double tracking was dropped in favor of single track electrification and passing sidings. The project will not be completed 16 months early as Cuomo boasted in his speech, but rather 31 years late! There will be no increase in rush hour service. Without finishing Main Line Third Track by 2022 along with East Side Access by 2023, there is no potential Penn Station or Grand Central Terminal capacity for additional Ronkonkoma rush hour service. Penn Station has been operating at 100% capacity for decades. Amtrak, New Jersey Transit and Metro North also have long term plans to increase Penn Station service. Missing from last years June $300 million Penn Station West End
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IN MEMORIAM
Stellamarie Muntzner
Stellamarie Muntzner
Stellamarie Bernard Muntzner passed away peacefully on Christmas morning – Dec, 25, 2017. She was a beautiful, vibrant, brilliant, and caring person – with a luminous smile and the incredible ability to always make others smile. Her family takes comfort
in knowing that she has been reunited with her beloved husband, Eugene Clement Muntzner. Stellamarie was born on May 27, 1928 in Rego Park, Queens to Julia and Gilbert Bernard. She was the oldest of 6 children and fully enjoyed being part sister/part Mom to her 5 younger siblings. She attended Resurrection Ascension Elementary School and Blessed Sacrament High School in New York City. She and her family enjoyed many summers up at their lake home in Wurtsboro, Sullivan County, New York where several of the family “legends” got their start. As a young woman, she worked for Metropolitan Life in NYC and always enjoyed all that the city has to offer. After being set up on a blind date by their respective grandmothers, Stellamarie met and fell in love with the love of her life, Eugene. Stellamarie and Eugene were married on July 4, 1951 and - as Stellamarie always wanted to have a large family - she was blessed to have 6 children of her own. She and her husband started their family in Park Slope, Brooklyn, later moved to Richmond Hill, Queens, and then settled in Floral Park in 1970 – where Stellamarie lived until 2014. She was always very active in the Floral Park community and in her church –
and was much loved by everyone she touched along the way. She was a member of the Floral Park Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, the Floral Park Lioness Club, and at the Church of St. Anne – she was involved in the Rosary Altar Society, Catholic Daughters, the Outreach Driving Ministry and many other parish activities. For years, she played cards and mah-jongg weekly with two different groups of her closest friends. When her youngest son was in elementary school, she returned to work and served on the staff of Fidelity Federal/Astoria Federal Savings Bank in Floral Park – where she was surrounded by a whole host of wonderful colleagues and work friends. Stellamarie had a wide variety of interests and passions and in this way, she was truly a “Renaissance Woman.” Among her interests were travelling to places near and far, shopping at flea markets, craft shows, Kohl’s, Christmas Tree Shoppes, and Roosevelt Field Mall – as well as watching and enjoying great films. A night at her home watching the Academy Awards was a special one – filled with brownies, celebratory snacks and beverages for all. She loved animals, the beauty in nature, good books and countless flavors of her favorite dessert – ice cream. She was always
the life of the party and in their home in Floral Park, she and her husband hosted countless amazing Christmas Eve, birthday, graduation, and summer barbecue parties. You were always welcome in her home - where she greeted you with an openness and an unconditional love/friendship second to none. Stellamarie’s life was celebrated at a Mass on Friday, Dec 29 at the Church of St. Anne in Garden City. She was buried in Holy Rood Cemetery in Westbury, New York. She was an extremely bright light in the world, in her community and within her adoring family. Her love and light will continue to shine on in all those she loved – especially her 5 siblings, her 6 children, 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She is survived by her children – Gregory Muntzner (Maryann), Jeanine Foray, (Paul), Patrice Morhart, (Paula), Denise Singer, Gail Hunker, and Mark Muntzner (Jackie); her grandchildren - to whom she was affectionately known as “Gammy” – Christopher (Jen), Lauren (Nick), Kevin (Megan), and Matthew Hunker; Jacqueline and Spencer Singer; and Kaitlyn Muntzner – as well as her 3 beautiful great-grandchildren – Mikayla, Ashley, and Ryan Hunker. She will be in our hearts and minds forever.
IN MEMORIAM Rosemary Ryan Kaufman
Rosemary Ryan Kaufman, a beloved mother, grandmother, stepmother and all-around family rockstar, died on December 25 in Port St Lucie from a short illness. She was 95. Rosemary was a world traveler and a veteran of ocean cruises too numerous to count. People of all ages became enamored of her friendliness, caring disposition, perpetual smile and good looks. She loved wearing hot pink, sequins and the perfect handbag to match especially while playing bridge or while out on the water, fishing, swimming or just hangin’” at the beach. Her knitting bag was always by her side, and she loved knitting sweaters and hats for friends and family, which were treasured by all who were lucky enough to receive one. Rosemary was truly in her element when she drove across those Florida bridges arching high over its waterways, with the top down and the wind blowing through her hair.
Rosemary was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky on September 25, 1922 to Joseph Kerlin and Lucille Eubank Ryan. The family moved to New York, living in Brooklyn & Forest Hills before settling in Garden City, where Rosemary attended and graduated from The Cherry Valley School. She went on to excel at writing, basketball, bowling and dancing at Ward Belmont College in Nashville, TN where she graduated before working on Wall Street throughout the 1940’s. Rosemary married “the love of her life” Patrick J. Mahoney on June 3, 1950 enjoying over 15 years of marriage before Mr. Mahoney passed away on April 20, 1966. She is survived by three loving sons, Kerlin Walton, Myles Brian and Stephen Ryan Mahoney; her two adoring grandchildren, Tess Ryan Mahoney and Truman Bell Mahoney; and her step-son Patrick J. Mahoney Jr. Rosemary is predeceased by her son, Brian George; and her stepson, Edward
Patrick Mahoney. Rosemary’s joie de vivre kept her spirits high, and she sought out her next partner-in-crime, Philip Robert Kaufman, whom she married on November 20, 1971. Mr. Kaufman’s children, Robert (Linda), Thomas Kaufman (Mary), Debbie Coryell and Donna Hester (Dave) were a vibrant part of Rosemary’s life, as she and Phil would criss-cross the country visiting the children. Phil passed away on June 19, 2003. But Rosemary was not done with men, just yet. Back in her school days, Rosemary had been set on marrying her high school sweetheart, Dick Foutche, but WWII thwarted those plans when Dick became a pilot in the Army Air Corps. When she was in her late 80’s, Rosemary reconnected with Dick, her long lost flyboy, and they moved in together where they happily spent their days in each other’s company before Dick passed away in July of 2013. Rosemary’s love and huge smile
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endured all these passings, and she brought this passion to her everyday interactions, promoting joy and positivity in all of her relationships. Rosemary’s infectious charm and sociability meant that she was an active member of her community. She was an avid member of the Lawrence Beach Club, fostering a love of the ocean for her three boys, as well as a member of the Garden City Country Club. Rosemary was an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution for 69 years. She was a charter member of the Episcopal Church of The Advent in Palm City, Florida where she was also a member of the Church’s choir. Rosemary’s family and friends will be celebrating her life at The Episcopal Church of the Advent, 4484 SW Citrus Blvd, Palm City, FL on February 10th at 11:00 A.M. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Rosemary’s life. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the May Institute.
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IN MEMORIAM
Thomas Christopher Morrow
Thomas Christopher Morrow
Beloved father and grandfather, devoted son, brother, and friend, gifted artisan, teacher and storyteller, Thomas Christopher Morrow died on Tuesday, December 19 of complications from Multiple Sclerosis which he battled and endured with grace and stoicism for almost 50 years. A 1968 graduate of Garden City High School, Tom moved to town as an adolescent and lived with his family on Stratford Avenue. He lived for most of his adult life in Freedom, NH, where he raised his family and kept his workshop. He died at 67 in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, where he moved about 15 years ago to be nearer his parents. Tom’s life was rich in love and accomplishment; also challenges that would have stopped many. He was a
surpassingly gifted gunsmith. In his hands, a block of hardwood would yield its beauty and, soon enough, an heirloom piece would take form. He was also an artist in words, a storyteller of great range, emotion and humor, with a memory that could summon hundreds of tales, from literature, folklore and his own invention, not to mention thousands of lines of verse. He had, to name just two favorites, essentially all of Lewis Carroll and T.S. Eliot at the tip of his tongue as well as hundreds of limericks, not all for polite company. The son of Winston V. Morrow, chief executive of Avis Rent a Car during the family’s Garden City years, and the late Margaret S. Morrow, who taught art at the Waldorf School, Tom was born in Cambridge, MA, on September 2, 1950, and raised in West Barrington, Rhode Island before the move to Long Island. He entered Williams College with the class of 1972, but his tenure there was interrupted early on by his first devastating onslaught of Multiple Sclerosis. He rallied as he so often would over the disease’s long course, even taking on a demanding 10-day hike with his brother Mark along the Appalachian Trail through some of the North Country’s most demanding terrain. It was a remarkable show of courage by Tom, and a source of memories that would long bind the two brothers. After graduating from Williams and then the Colorado School for Trades, he worked for Griffin & Howe, the renowned maker of handcrafted, classic firearms for Abercrombie & Fitch. After Abercrombie sold the business in
IN MEMORIAM
Catherine Ruth Buck
Catherine Ruth Buck
Catherine Ruth Buck, daughter of William (Bill) McGill Burns (dec.) and Katherine (Kay) Burns (dec.), died Jan. 6, 2018 after a lengthy illness. She was
94 years old. Ruth was the wife of Robert (Bob) Jepherson Buck (dec.). High school sweethearts, they both graduated from Garden City High School, NY. Ruth is survived by a brother, William Burns, of Williamsburg, VA, a son, Andrew J. Buck of Ambler, PA, and a daughter, Catherine B. Leary of Green Valley, AZ, three grandsons, Ian B. Leary of Mill Valley, CA, Jonathan J. Buck of San Diego, CA, Christopher C. Buck of Stow, MA, and two granddaughters, Diana C. Buck of San Francisco, CA, and Brittany Buck Haught of Duluth, GA. There are four great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, 34 Washington St, Suite 200, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481. Visitation was held at H.M. Patterson & Son Canton Hill Chapel on Wednesday, January 1. A memorial service was held at the Episcopal Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Marietta, Georgia on Thursday, January 11. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit our website at www. hmpattersoncantonhill.com.
1976, Tom took his craft and family to Freedom, a little town near the Maine border where his family had summered for years and where just about everyone has a Tom Morrow story and remembers him with fondness and respect. Tom’s craftsmanship and reputation drew a far-flung clientele among connoisseurs and collectors and just about anyone who valued a singularly wellbuilt piece. He was, from an early age, a true scholar of the history and technical evolution of firearms and treated his craft as a calling. He would not let his encroaching disability deter him. Even after MS had robbed him of much of his eyesight, Tom kept at it, working by feel until it was no longer safe to do so. He and his then-wife, Lorraine Bogart Morrow, had two sons: Thomas Christian Morrow, and Winston Vaughn Morrow III. Both were, then and always, his joy and pride, and the stories they shared as a trio tended to high hilarity, liberal profanity, and a shared love of the outdoors. Thomas, of South Paris, Maine, recently retired after 20 years’ service in the Army and Marines; Winston, owner of a landscaping business, now makes his home in Effingham, NH. During his Freedom years, Tom was an active figure in town. He hosted a memorable Octoberfest for his many friends each year, featuring his own home brews, sweetened with honey and masterly attention. He was an enthusiastic hunter, though not always a successful one. He was an anchor in a close-knit place. After he and his wife divorced in 2001, Tom relocated to a coastal community south of downtown Los Angeles, to live first with his mother and then, as
his health slowly declined, in a nearby assisted living center. In California, Tom briefly took on a new a vocation. After he was forced by illness to discontinue his gunsmith work, he had taken a degree in education at Plymouth State College, thinking he might, like his mother, be a classroom teacher. That was not to be, but he did find fulfillment as a volunteer instructor in an elementary school in a town near his home. He used his storytelling talent to help build confidence and verbal skills in his pupils, many of them not native English speakers. They loved his novel methods, and him. The walls of Tom’s room in Rancho Palos Verdes were thick with pictures of his children and grandchildren, and of his extended family. He was devoted to them all and, in his last years lived in anticipation of his annual trip east to Freedom to renew old bonds. Hearing that Tom Morrow was in town, friends would stream in to visit, share stories, and often be treated to an impromptu poetry recitation. In addition to his sons, Tom is survived by his father; his brother Mark, a senior editor at the Boston Globe; and his grandchildren: Russell, Maria, Lily, Hadley, Daniel, Abigail, Rosalie, and Snow. Tom is to be buried in Freedom’s Towle Cemetery, next to his mother and near his daughter Elizabeth, who died in infancy. Her loss was one, he often said, he could never get past. His life will be celebrated with a Memorial Service in Freedom this spring, on a date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or to the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests.
IN MEMORIAM Catherine M. Burke
Catherine M. Burke (née Remey), age 88, a long time resident of Garden City, passed away on January 8, 2018. She was the beloved wife of the late William Patrick; Loving mother of William, Barbara, Daniel, Christopher, and Cathleen; Cherished grandmother of Emily, Keaton, Nicholas, McKenna, Ryan and Declan. Catherine was a proud retiree of A&S
Department Stores, long term member of the Stewart Manor Garden Club and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Visitation will be on Friday January 19, 2018 9:30-10:30 am at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home, Inc. 1201 Franklin Avenue, Garden City, NY. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to www.Nassaucountyspca.org.
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Stratford students work as Kidsday reporters BY TIA ALBIG, TEACHER
This past fall, Mrs. Tia Albig’s fourth graders at Stratford Avenue were selected to become Kidsday reporters. The students’ articles will be featured in Newsday from Saturday, January 20th to Saturday, January 27th. The children worked diligently creating articles that included surveys, how-to’s, personal experiences, interviews, book reviews, and more. Some even wrote riddles and jokes for the paper. During their time as Kidsday reporters, they did field work that included an interview with NY Ranger, Jimmy Vessy, interviews with celebrities at the Halo Award Orange Carpet event, an interview with actress Emilia McCarthy, and lastly, an interview with the one and only Pat Mullooly, Newsday’s Kidsday editor. When asked what they thought of this experience, some of the responses included: “amazing,” “incredible,” “super cool,” and a “once in a lifetime experience.” Many thanks to Pat Mullooly for making writing so much fun!
Interview with Pat Mullooly, Kidsday Editor:
Who is favorite celebrity that you have ever met? “One of the most fun times I’ve had working for Kidsday was going to meet
comedian Dom Delouise. The kids I took were from a Magic Camp. His mom was there and had tons of food. Then, he told them they he loved to do magic tricks. But, he didn’t know the kids were from a magic camp, so they ended up doing magic tricks until 1 a.m. in the morning.” What was your childhood like? Did you like it or not? “I’m one of nine children. I was the second oldest. My parents got tired of raising their younger kids, so they asked the older kids to do it. So, I had to help raise the youngest three. They didn’t like going to all of my soccer games. So I did have my own cheering squad, so, yes, I liked it a lot.” What has been your favorite place to go and visit on your job? “I went up in an airport transport plane and a refueling plane. We watched the refueling plane refuel another plane. The best part is I hate to fly. I also loved going up in the BLIMP.” Where did you get your sense of humor? Do you think it helps you in your job? “Coming from a big family, I knew if I was funny, I might get some attention. It helps me because I do like to get the laughs”. How long have you been working for Kidsday?
Stratford Kidsday reporters interviewing Jimmy Vessy from the NY Rangers.
Interview with editor Pat Mulooly. I’ve been at Kidsday since 1983 and I was named editor in 2002. What did you do before you were working at Newsday? “Before Kidsday, I was a school teacher, in West Hempstead, and I love that a lot, too.” What is your favorite song? “The ‘Pat Mulooly’ song is pretty good, but it’s probably an Eric Clapton song. I love his music.” What inspired you to do what you do? What got you into Kidsday? “I started as a security guard and I would ride my bike to work. Then, I was asked to work in the newsroom.” What is the best article that you or your Kidsday reporters wrote for Newsday? “There was a child that was dying
and she wrote a story about what she was going through. And it became very inspirational for me.” Have you ever met Arianna Grande? What was she like? “I met her seven times. Yes, she was lovely. One time when we met her she let the kids do vocal warm ups with her which was a lot of fun. The last time I met her was on the White House lawn. And she recognized me. She said, ‘Hey, you’re the Kidsday guy.’ And she came over and met the kids. It was very cool.” Who was the kindest celebrity you ever met? “Pat Morita from the Karate Kid and Amanda Bynes were both two celebrities that stick out in my mind for being so nice to the Kidsday reporters.” When you were little was there
Kidsday reporters with actress Emilia McCarthy. Emilia is a Disney actress who has a movie coming out in February 2018.
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How do you feel about working for Kidsday? “I honestly love working for Kidsday! I love when I walk in the door, and see you, all the students, and how happy they are.” How do you get famous people to let Kidsday reporters to interview them? “Honestly, they want to meet you. Sometimes, they’re really nervous, but they love interviewing the kids.”
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something else you wanted to be when you grew up? “Yes, I wanted to be a professional soccer player. I still coach soccer.” What do you like to do on Saturday and Sunday? “I love to run. I run at least 10 miles every day. It usually takes me 90 minutes. I have done a few half marathons, but I have never done a marathon. But sometimes I have to work on the weekends.”
Kidsday reporters at Nickelodeon’s Halo Awards.
Brainstorming with Newsday’s Kidsday editor Pat Mulooly.
Kidsday reporters with editor Pat Mulooly.
GC Middle School recognizes outstanding students As Garden City Middle School has done for the past two years, any student “caught” in an act of kindness and/ or who has demonstrated outstanding work, dedication, and achievement in any curricular area can be nominated by a staff member for recognition. Each month, these students’ photos are taken for the school’s website, newsletter, and sent to the local papers; the students are
Receiving “Student of the Month” recognition certificates for the month of November with Principal Dr. Peter Osroff (left) and social worker Keegan Baker (right) were Emma Dolmaian, Grace Duffy, Anastasia Follender, Kate Gaven, Corinne Lafont, Alison Martin, Matthew McCoy, Tara Murphy, John O’Neill, Sara Robayo, Miles Rust, Julia Stelmokas, and Elaine Wang.
awarded certificates and, thanks to the generosity of local businesses, provided small gift cards. Congratulations to these Garden City Middle School students for recently being recognized by the school’s “Student of the Month” and “Kindness Counts” programs for the month of November 2017!
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News from the Children’s Room Policies Regarding Weather and Late Arrivals
• There are no storytimes when students do not have classes due to holidays, Parent-Teacher Conferences, etc. • There must be at least 2 children present for a storytime/book discussion to be conducted. Weather-Related Policies: Storytimes and programs will be canceled under the following conditions: • When schools are closed for the day due to inclement weather. When schools have a delayed opening, morning storytimes and programs are canceled. Please call about afternoon programs. • When schools have early dismissal, afternoon and evening storytimes and programs are canceled. Please call about morning programs. Late Arrival Policies: • Please be prompt. If you are late for any storytime, you risk losing your space for the day to a wait-listed patron who is present. • If you are late for a pre-registered special program, you risk losing your space to a person/family on the waitlist. We give late-comers a 10-minute grace period before we give their slot to someone on the waitlist who is present • We are not always able to expand attendance to accommodate latecomers, once the slot has been filled.
Storytime and Book Discussion
Registrations January 16 at 9:30AM Registration for Winter storytimes and book discussions will begin on Tuesday, January 16, at 9:30AM. Registration for storytimes can be done online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). Registration for book discussions must be done in person in the Children’s Room. Priority for registration and participation in programs is given to children who are Garden City Public Library cardholders. For more information about Children’s storytimes, book discussions, and special programs, check online on Eventkeeper, or in the Children’s Room for our winter flyers. Rhyme Time Storytime For children ages 6 months – 29 months (born September 2015 - August 2017) with a parent or caregiver. Program is thirty minutes. Thurdays at 10:00AM February 8 – March 29 (No February 22) You and Your Toddler Storytime, ages 2 ½ – 3 ½ (born August 2014 –
August 2015) with a parent or caregiver. Sign up for one session. Program is thirty minutes. Monday at 11:30AM February 5March 26 (no February 19 and March 5) Tuesday at 11:30AM February 6March 26 (No February 20 and March 13) Little Listeners Storytime, ages 3 – 5 (born February 2013 – February 2015, not yet in Kindergarten), without an adult. Sign up for one session. Program is thirty minutes. Tuesday at 1:30PM February 6 – March 27 (no February 20 and March 13) Wednesday* at 1:30PM February 7 – March 28 (no February 21 and March 7) (*Please note that the day has changed from Thursday to WEDNESDAY.) Kindergarten and First Grade Combined Storytime, for children presently enrolled in kindergarten and first grade. Program is forty-five minutes. Tuesday at 3:45PM February 6 – March 27 (no February 20 and March 13)
Book Discussions
Registration is in the Children’s Room only, beginning on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 9:30 AM. Non-residents can register beginning Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 9:30 AM. Please arrive promptly for programs. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist for that day. Chapter Chat, for children presently enrolled in Second Grade. An introductory book discussion featuring a game, a craft, and more! Program is two hours. Monday, March 19, from 4-6PM. Stink: the Incredible Shrinking Kid by Megan McDonald. Book discussion will be followed by a one-hour fun science program with science teacher Chris Buchman. A beverage and snack will be provided. The Book Ends, for children presently enrolled in grades 3, 4, and 5. Join us for games and activities! Program is two hours. Monday, March 26, from 4-6PM. Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate will be discussed. A fun science program will follow the book discussion. A beverage and snack will be provided. Tween Book Discussion, for children in grades 4-7 Monday, March 8, from 6-7 PM. Join us to discuss the original A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L’Engle or the graphic novel format adapted and illustrated by Hope Larson. Pick up a copy
to check out either in the Children’s or Young Adult Department. A beverage and snack will be provided.
Winter/Spring 2018 Programs
Wednesday, February 18th *PLAY HOORAY BABIES AND KIDS These fun interactive programs are for children 6-17 months and an adult caregiver, from 10-10:45 AM, and for children ages 18-29 months and an adult caregiver from 11-11:45 AM. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, February 5, at 9:30AM online on Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Please arrive promptly for the programs. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. Thursdays, February 22, March 15, April 19 and May 10 *DROP-IN LEGO CLUB Come with your old friends and make new friends at our LEGO Club. This monthly club meets on four Thursday afternoons from 4:00PM to 5:00PM and is for children in Grades Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. No registration is required. Space is limited. Children will be accommodated on a first-come, firstserved basis. The Library will provide LEGO bricks for children to build with during the program. The Drop-In LEGO Club was made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Garden City Public Library as well as through LEGO donations from Library patrons. Saturday, March 3rd *FUN SCIENCE WITH SCIENCE TEACHER CHRIS BUCHMAN This program is for children in grades K-2 at 1:00PM and grades 3-5 at 2:30PM. Registration is required online on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org) with a Library Card. Registration begins Monday, February 12, 9:30AM. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Please arrive promptly for the program. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. Wednesday, April 18th *A TIME FOR KIDS These fun, interactive programs are for children ages 6-17 months and an adult caregiver from 10-10:30AM and for children ages 18-29 months and an adult caregiver from 10:45-11:45 AM. Registration is required and begins on Monday, April 9, at 9:30 AM online at Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). You must do a separate registration
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for each child you wish to attend the program. Please arrive promptly for the programs. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. Saturday, April 28th *FROG FUN WITH MISS DONNA AND SCIENCE TEACHER CHRIS BUCHMAN. This fun, interactive STEM program is for children ages 2 ½ through 5 (not yet in kindergarten) and an adult caregiver, and runs from 11-11:45 AM. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, April 16, at 9:30 AM on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org) with a Library Card. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Please arrive promptly for the program. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. Tuesdays, May 1, 8, 15 and 22 *INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS (FOR 4TH AND 5TH GRADE ONLY) From 3:45 – 4:45 PM. Registration is required and begins Monday, April 23 at 9:30 AM on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card. Sign up once for all four sessions. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Please arrive promptly for the programs. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. For Tweens in Grades 4 -7 Saturday, May 5th *TWEEN QUIDDITCH TOURNAMENT Sign up for your team and compete in our Quidditch Tournament! Weather permitting, this program will be held outside. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be cancelled. This program is open to tweens and teens in grades 4-7. Registration is required. Registrants must sign up for a team or to be the Snitch in advance online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card beginning Monday, April 23 at 9:30AM. There are limited spots on each team and to play as the snitch. Registrants are asked to wear the color of the team they are signed up for (Green – Slytherin, Blue – Ravenclaw, Red – Gryffindor, Yellow – Hufflepuff) and Snitches are asked to wear black. ***All programs are subject to change*** *Funding for these programs has been provided by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Priority for registration and participation is given to children who are Garden City Public Library cardholders.
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Adult Winter Reading Club Registration Ending
It’s that time of year again! It’s hard to believe that it is the twelfth year of “Cozy Up with a Good Book” and it is more popular than ever. The Library invites you to join the Twelfth Annual Adult Winter Reading Club which is already underway. There are no meetings. You choose the books you want to read or listen to. You will fill out a review card for each book. You will then be entered into a final drawing at the “Cozy Up with a Good Book” Celebration Brunch (by invitation only)
to be held in the spring. Each participant must do a minimum of three reviews to be invited to the Celebration Brunch. The last day for reviews to be handed in is Sunday, March 25th. The more review cards you fill out, the more chances you have to win! Registration for the Adult Winter Reading Club ends Sunday, January 21st, 2018 and must be done in person. You must be an adult Garden City Library cardholder to join. So come in and register at the Reference Desk. And remember --- cozy up with a good book this winter!
Savvy Sightseer: Great Britain with a taste treat from Outlander Garden City Public Library Thursday, January 25th at 2PM Registration Begins Wednesday, January 10th Join Jean Schnupp on a Savvy Sightseer travelogue to enjoy scenes and stories from Great Britain on Thursday, January 25th at 2PM at the Garden City Public Library. You’ll explore the Scottish Highlands and sample a taste treat from the popular Outlander book and TV series. You’ll also peek inside the Royal Britannia, the very posh 410foot floating palace of British royals. You’ll visit northern Wales, from its highest peak in Snowdonia National Park to the rugged coastal regions. And
in England, you’ll go to Chester and take a walk on the largest remaining Roman wall. See why the poet Wordsworth was so inspired by the Lake District and what drew queens and emperors to elegant Bath. You’ll also stroll through London and learn the back stories of its famous, and not-so-famous, landmarks. This program is limited to 35 participants. Registration begins on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 for Garden City Library cardholders. Please call 516-742-8405 x 221. Nonresidents may register on January 19th. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
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Blood drive at GC Library A blood drive will be held at the Garden City Public Library on Tuesday, January 16th from 2:30 - 7 p.m. Receive a tee shirt to all presenting donors. Eligibility Criteria: • Bring ID with signature or photo. • Minimum weight 110 lbs. • Age 16 – 75 (16 year olds must have parental permission. Age 76 and over
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Eddie & Jean Costello’s Trash or Treasure Antiques Roadshow Garden City Public Library Sunday, January 28th, 2018 at 2PM Registration Begins Monday, January 15th @ 9:30AM Do you have something that is old, unusual, and perhaps even bizarre? How many times have you thought that maybe your object has some value, or might even be very valuable? Come find out on Sunday, January 28th, at 2PM at the Garden City Public Library. Learn how to identify today’s hottest antiques and collectibles. Eddie Costello will be guest appraiser and host. The first 40 people who register will have the opportunity to bring an item they would like to have appraised (no coins, currency, or stamps) and Eddie will provide an appraisal and rationale for the valuation. In addition, Eddie will hold the crowd spellbound with his knowledge
of antiques and collectibles. Eddie is a veteran appraiser with over 40 years of experience. His crowd-pleasing appraisal events and entertaining demeanor always make for an informative and entertaining show. Registration begins January 15th at 9:30AM for Garden City Library cardholders. You may register in person or register by calling the Reference Department at 516-742-8405 ext 222. To be guaranteed an appraisal, you must sign-up for this program ahead of time. On the day of the program walk-ins are welcome; however, walk-ins will receive an appraisal after those who have signed up, if time permits. NonGarden City Library cardholders may call to register on Wednesday, January 24th if space is available.
Valentine’s Day with the Baking Coach Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 7PM Registration Begins Monday, January 29th Come and learn how to make cheesecake filled strawberries to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Baking Coach. Make a delicious cheesecake filling for strawberries, and then drizzle them with chocolate. Take home four to eight strawberries, depending on the size of
the strawberries, in a bakery box. This program is limited to 24 adult participants. Registration for Garden City Library cardholders begins on Monday, January 29th. To register please call 516-742-8405, ext. 221. Non-residents may register beginning Monday, February 5th. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
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Martin withdraws from EPOA runoff election
From page 1 From my perspective, based upon this evidence, it appears that my candidacy was rejected in a somewhat dismissive and caviler manner by the leadership of the nominating committee. As a result, I can only conclude that the nominating committee process was anything but open and impartial,” Martin wrote. Nearing the conclusion of Tuesday night’s board of education work session inside Garden City High School’s library, Trustee Martin quelled the misconceptions he says many community members had after a recent article in The Garden City News on the subject of safety in school buildings. At December’s school board regular session Martin explained one initiative led by the district’s Legislative Affairs Committee. The update he provided in mid-December was the topic of a January 5 article in the News, “School Board Trustee: Elections can bring danger into schools.” Martin’s run serving as a school board representative in Garden City and prior to here in Mamaroneck, New York spans nearly 14 years of service. This week he faced the rumor mill headon, eventually twice, and brought up an EPOA Primary Election that had
been planned for the end of this month (January 30 at the Golf Club Lane Senior Center). On Tuesday Martin told his fellow board of education members his future as a school trustee is mutually exclusive from involvement with the district Legislative Affairs Committee plans regarding election time periods and safety on school grounds. Martin clarified the back story on January 9, with only two fellow board members, three district administrators, and two PTA representatives on hand at the meeting at GCHS. While he wasn’t the candidate chosen by the East nominating committee, as of Tuesday Martin had been nominated for the school board trustee position in the 2018 race with a petition signed by over 15 of the East’s resident electors. “For the record, because I know there’s some buzz going around town, the altercation inside our schools (at Homestead School) occurred during Election Day, November 7. The Legislative Affairs Committee had a phone meeting shortly thereafter, well before the Eastern Property Owners’ Nominating Committee met. This is not, as some people are alleging, some sort of an ‘agenda issue’ that I am attempting
to use as part of my school board campaign,” Martin announced. In December the East’s nominating committee selected Cassaro, a graduate of Garden City Public Schools who works as an educational consultant and as a graduate school instructor for aspiring principals at Bank Street College of Education in Manhattan, for a three-year school board term. Cassaro holds a B.A. in German and philosophy from Holy Cross, an M.A. in childhood education from New York University, and an M.S. Ed in mathematics leadership from Bank Street College. Trustee Martin began his comments Tuesday night by explaining that the draft agenda for the board’s regular session on January 23 at will have an additional item: a letter from the Garden City Board of Education addressed to new Nassau County Executive Laura Curran regarding school security on election days, during times when buildings are open for voting (detailed in the News on January 5.) On Tuesday night, when Martin was asked about who he’s heard from and how a rumor was spread in early January, he declined to comment but said people in Garden City may have just jumped to conclusions. At the meet-
ing he provided the News with a copy of his bio and many school board achievements, including his experience as a host of meetings with New York State Education Department Commissioner MaryEllen Elia and Regent Roger B. Tilles in Garden City in recent years. Martin received a Bronze Star for his service in the Vietnam War and achieved the U.S. Army rank of First Lieutenant. He is a graduate of both Brown University and Columbia University Business School, holding his MBA in Finance. Before coming to Garden City Martin was also an executive committee member and the vice president of the Westchester-Putnam Counties School Boards Association. He was president of the Mamaroneck Board of Education for two years, and a trustee there for seven years. With the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association, Martin has served on the finance committee, the nominating committee and the executive committee. He added the following reflections on school board service in the letter he submitted January 10: “Serving as a School Board trustee is a serious responsibility, a labor of love that demands a strong ethical compass. See page 42
District's art, science goals discussed during work session
From page 1 review is on track,” he said on Tuesday. For the next wave of science in state public schools’ education, Garden City started “initial conversations” and board presentations in the fall of 2017. Cannone said the next component of a roll-out plan involves “practical applications of major concepts” which will be discussed in public session in the immediate time frame of this winter. “We have had initial conversations on changes and we’re taking a deeper dive into concepts this winter and spring. Dr. Elena Casio, our science coordinator, is the prime mover of that for grades six through 12. She is doing research and development on it at the upper grades. For grades K through 5 I am collaborating with the school principals and Dr. Casio to make sure we have the same attention to science standards for grades K through 5. On January 3 I coordinated a joint primary schools’ professional development seminar about new state standards -- that was our first joint session and we have another planned for February and as we move along the same will be done in our elementary schools,” Cannone said. Another curriculum development strategy is selecting new mathematics text and sets of resources for grades K through six. “We currently use GO Math! We may stay with the new versions of GO Math! But there are two other contenders to
go along with that. Dr. Cannone says the district is relying on input from Mathematics Coordinator Stuart Dods, who has been “super helpful” as well as the thoughts of each school building administrator. “Our teachers right from primary schools through GCMS are helping us with the evaluation which is underway -- we have material in their hands now for them to work on, and we’re collecting data and feedback. We anticipate a decision by February for what texts we are going to use,” Cannone said. School Board Trustee Robert Martin asked if pending revisions in New York State Mathematics’ curricula standards are involved in the decision-making for Garden City at this point. Cannone referred only to overall Next Generation Learning Standards are now in progress for district curriculum advisors and administration. He told Martin and the two other school trustees present that the standards coming are certainly part of textbook evaluation “to make sure the tools that are at our disposal that we choose are well-aligned.” “In May (Tuesday, May 8) we will have full-fledged presentation on the Next Gen. Standards..when Common Core dropped and that hit with a thud. This (Next Gen. Standards) definitely has more of a feathery landing. I think it was designed more intelligently with more feedback from the field and the Next Gen. Learning Standards are real-
ly a reconfiguration and a redesign and a consolidation of what we got when we got the Common Core. They have not changed tremendously, but things have moved around a bit and consolidated, sort of a re-shuffling and condensing of prior standards,” Cannone explained. School Board Trustee William Holub asked if a new mathematics text series can set Garden City students up with a traditional paper book or if digital contents and components are involved. Dr. Cannone says in the academic textbook industry, most coursebook catalogs will have both components for students. There are many facets of learning now available for students that combine classroom lessons and the computer-based instruction, and Garden City can best make use of that due to its continued evaluations. “You would get a paper, tangible textbook as well as an online resource that students can use either in classrooms or at home. In each of the three cases for texts that we are currently evaluating, students would receive both hard copy and digital platforms. I think for our younger students that tangible, paper text and workbook is still important. In our survey that we created for the guided learning response team, a key factor is the quality, ease of use and the adaptability of the digital part of it. If a student forgets the book at school and goes home and can access and use material online, it is nice to have that
flipped classroom option. The child or the child and their parent can sit down and watch a lesson as part of that software, and they’d get a refresher of what they learned in school or perhaps preparing them better for what they need to do the next school day -- a teacher at their fingertips is certainly a great thing to have. I am impressed with the ease and extent to which our district’s teachers and administrators are on that and evaluating that in a smart way,” Cannone told the board. Another key district goal for 20182019 and beyond is initiating a district-wide scope and sequence review in Communication and Technology. The administration sets a new bar of modeling a kindergarten through 12th grade path for students to graduate Garden City High School with “commencement level Communication understanding and skills.” The use of connections in higher education as well as industry consultants will be explored further.
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District administrators reviewed the professional development model developed in the Garden City district on Tuesday, starting with technology and the use of the CREDLY platform with “in service microcredentials.” Then the board discussed professional development schedules for the start of a school day, creating two-hour school delays See page 42
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New York’s Olympic Regional Development Authority Makes Major Improvements at Whiteface, Gore, Belleayre Mountains BY KAREN RUBIN
Believe it or not, New York State, with more than 50 ski areas, has more ski areas than any other state in the country and the biggest vertical ski drop east of the Mississippi; New York is the 4th in the number of skier visits, after Colorado, California and Vermont. The ski areas range from pleasant family-friendly nearby areas that are ideal to learn to ski or ride, to the two-time Olympic mountain, Whiteface. The three ski areas owned and under the aegis of New York State’s Olympic Regional Development Agency (ORDA) - Whiteface,
Gore and Belleayre – are continuing to implement significant improvements and programs like SkiNY3 and Parallel from the Start programs, along with state-wideprograms like free skiing programs for 3rd and 4th graders, to entice new skiers. The three ORDA areas have multi-lesson packages and lift tickets that allow the flexibility of using them on nonconsecutive days and at the different areas. Already this season, major competitions have been held to decide who the athletes to See page D2
Nestled in the Adirondacks, Gore Mountain offers expansive views of a real wilderness © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
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represent the United States at the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea, including five major international events at Whiteface – in bob sled and skeleton, figure skating, luge, freestyle aerial. Whiteface Mountain, Lake Placid Whiteface is New York State’s Olympic Mountain, with actual Olympic facilities all around Lake Placid that you can take part in, as well as special attractions that altogether make for a unique winter experience: skating on the Olympic Speedskating Oval, plunging down the Olympic Bobsled Track where you can try bobsled or skeleton (truly thrilling); touring the Ski Jumping Complex; Nordic skiing on the Olympic course, and testing your own mettle at the biathlon, a sport that combines cross-country skiing with riflery (lessons available), and visiting the Lake Placid Olympic Museum. Whiteface offers the greatest vertical (3,430 ft. of any lift-serviced mountain in the Northeast, mile after mile of groomed cruising trails with 98% snowmaking coverage. This is a serious mountain, with more expert terrain, more long, rolling groomers (including the longest single intermediate run in the Northeast,
the 2.1 mile-long Wilmington Trail). Whiteface summit is a 4,867 ft.; Lookout Mountain tops at 4,000 ft.; Little Whiteface at 3,676 ft.. Whiteface offers the highest skiable terrain, The Slides, at 4,650 ft. elevation. In all, explore 288 skiable acres including 35 inbounds, offpiste double-black diamond wilderness terrain (“The Sliders”, conditions permitting) and 58 acres of tree skiing. There is terrain for everyone: 38% rated expert; 42% intermediate and 20% beginner. Among the lifts is an eightpassenger gondola and a high-speed detachable quad. There have been extensive improvements on the mountain over the past three years. There’s so much to do in and around Lake Placid (even a slide onto the lake once it freezes over), that it actually competes for time on the mountain, but richly fills the time after the lifts close down; an all-access Olympic Sites Passport is $35 (provides discounts on attractions and experiences): the Lake Placid Olympic Museum; speed skating oval, Olympic Jumping Complex, Snow Tubing, Bobsled and skeleton experiences, cross country skiing, biathalon. Save up to 50% on lift tickets by purchasing in advance online at whiteface.com; Frequent skier cards,
Skiing Gore Mountain © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
valid at Whiteface, Gore and Belleayre give you the first day free, 50% off nonholiday weekday skiing, 25% off weekends and holidays and every 6th day free ($99 for ages 20+, $79 for students 13-19; $59 for ages 7-12). There is no lodging on the mountain (it’s a wilderness area, after all), but many lovely inns, bnbs, hotels and resorts nearby, including the Whiteface Lodge Resort & Spa, Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort, conveniently located in Lake Placid village, walking distance to everything, and accessible to a convenient shuttle bus to the mountain (www.golden-arrow.com). Whiteface Lake Placid, 800-462-6236, 518-946-2223; Olympic Center, 518-5231655; vacation planning assistance at whitefacenewyork.com, lakeplacid.com, whiteface.com. Gore Mountain Gore Mountain is one of my favorite places to ski. Nestled in the Adirondacks, it offers expansive views of a real wilderness. You actually feel as if you were in the Rockies. This season, guests will benefit from major renovations to three lodges. At the base area there are two two large additions which will streamline the rental process and facilitate getting
back on the mountain. Last season, Gore introduced Nordic skiing, turning its old tubing park into a cross-country ski area –– which will have snowmaking on 3.7 km of its 5 km trails. The new area was so successful last year (even opening by Thanksgiving) that Gore is hosting the NYS Nordic Championships. The Ski Bowl where the Nordic area is also has a half pipe, border skier cross and twilight skiing (til 9 pm) Gore participates in the I Ski NY Free Passport for 3rd graders; also, kids under 19 ski free with an adult. Gore Mountain is 30 miles away from Lake George and the magnificent grand, historic Sagamore Resort & Spa, Bolton Landing (www.thesagamore.com). We loved our stay at the delightful Copperfield Inn in North Creek (www. copperfieldinn.com/), a truly charming village that is just outside the entrance to Gore Mountain, with lovely bistro restaurants and shops. A shuttle bus operates from North Creek and the surrounding properties to the mountain, as well as the train station. Gore Mountain, 793 Peaceful Valley Road, North Creek, NY 12853, Snow Phone: 518-251-5026, info 518-251-2411, goremountain.com. Belleayre Mountain Belleayre, one of our favorite places for family skiing, especially learn-toski (not only for ease of access, but for the natural separation of the mountain and long beginner trails), boasts a new gondola this season (part of an $8 million investment in the mountain), the first one in the Catskills (third in New York State). The 60-car gondola whisks guests from the lower lodge to the summit, bottom to top in just 7 minutes. A new trail was opened in conjunction with the new gondola: the Deer Run extension trail starts just to the right of Tomahawk Lift parking lot, crosses under the access road via a skier tunnel, and winds down to the lower area popping out just above Running Bear into Iroquois. The mid-section of Deer Run, just above the shale bank, is widened to create a more natural fall line, while on the upper sections, the natural rollers are filled in, creating less of a pitch for easier intermediate skiing from the summit. The new “Catskill Thunder” gondola will operate year-round – and open up the mountain for mountain biking (now you have to hike up) as well as for wedding and party rentals at the summit. In the next five years, there are plans to open cross-country skiing on the summit’s plateau with snowmaking – which will make for a fairly unique experience.
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Belleayre is bigger than people realize but what is especially wonderful about Belleayre, particularly for families, is the natural separation between the beginner area on the lower mountain, and the intermediate and advanced trails at the top. It’s snowmaking and grooming is highly rated. This year, beginner terrain has been doubled in area, and separates snowsports lessons from the general public. Also, gladed
terrain is being expanded. Belleayre is a very family-friendly, comfortable mountain, all the more popular because of its close proximity to New York City – just about 2 ½ hours away. Belleayre offers a Learn to Ski package at $79 that includes a lift ticket for the lower mountain, rental, twohour lesson; a three-day package is $169 (it doesn’t have to be consecutive
days, you can split them up), and even take the lessons among the three ORDA mountains, Gore and Whiteface. You can save up to 40% on the price of a lift ticket by purchasing in advance online. Belleayre does not have lodging at the mountain but there are delightful BnBs, lodges and inns close by (check the website for lodges that offer Ski & Stay packages which provide savings
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up to 50% on lift tickets.) Belleayre Mountain is located off of State Route 28 in Highmount, NY, just hours from New York City. (Belleayre, Highmount, NY 12441, 800942-6904, 845-254,5600, www.belleayre. com). I Ski NY The Discover NY Ski Day will be See page D5
Golden Arrow lodge at Lake Placid, ideally situated for skiing Whiteface. Many lodges are Whiteface, Lake Placid, is where you can experience Olympic sports such as bobsled participating in I Ski NY ski & stay packages. © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com on an Olympic track © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
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Remembering the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. BY CLAIRE LYNCH Ever since 1986, when the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. became a federal holiday on the third Monday in January, schools have stopped, the federal government has stopped and our nation has come to a halt as we have paid homage to perhaps the greatest leader in the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. This year we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King on January 15 and it is a good day to remember the man who during the 1950s and 1960s advocated equality and nonviolence.
He always knew and preached that if change was to come in America, it had to be through nonviolent means. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta, Ga., on January 15, 1929. He went to Booker T. Washington High School. He skipped two grades in high school and started his college education at Morehouse College at the age of 15. (duckers.com) After getting his degree in sociology from Morehouse at the age of 19, King got a divinity degree from Crozer Theological Seminary in Chester, Pa. He then got his doctoral degree in theology from Boston University. King’s father was a preacher which inspired him to pursue the ministry. He had a younger brother and an older sister. In 1953 he married Coretta Scott. They had four children including Yolanda, Martin, Dexter and Bernice. In his first major civil rights action, Martin Luther King, Jr. led the Montgomery Bus Boycott in Alabama. Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man. She was arrested and spent the night in jail. King then helped to organize a boycott of the public transportation system in Montgomery. The boycott lasted for over a year and when it was over, segregation on the Montgomery buses came
to an end. In 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. helped to organize the famous “March on Washington.” More than 250,000 peo-
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At the Atlanta, Ga., premier of the movie “Gone with the Wind,” M. L. King, Jr. sang with his church choir. There are more than 730 streets in the U.S. named after Martin Luther King, Jr. One of his main influences was Mohandas Gandhi who taught people to protest in a non-violent manner. He was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The civil rights leader was born Michael King Jr. on January 15, 1929. In 1934, however, his father, a pastor at Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church, traveled to Germany and became inspired by the Protestant Reformation leader Martin Luther. As a result, King Sr. changed his own name as well as that of his 5-year-old son. Although King today is often remembered as being an amazing public speaker, he got a C in public speaking during his first year at the seminary. This likely isn’t because he was actually bad at public speaking at this point. His father noted that even before going to the seminary, King Jr. was one of the best public speakers he had seen. Whatever caused his professor to give him a C, by his final year King had straight As, was the valedictorian of his class and was the student body president. In 1983, U.S. President Ronald Reagan signed a bill that created a federal holiday to honor King. The holiday, first commemorated in 1986, is celebrated on the third Monday in January, which is close to and sometimes on the civil rights leader’s January 15 birthday. *ducksters.com
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Turning 66 in 2018? Consider Filing for Benefits This Month BY TOM MARGENAU
I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don’t mind plagiarizing myself because it contains a very important message for people planning to retire in 2018. January is a critical month for the hundreds of thousands of potential Social Security beneficiaries who are reaching 66, their so-called full retirement age, in 2018. The important message: All of them should at least consider filing for their benefits this month, even though they may not be reaching their retirement age until later in the year. Please note: This technique should not be employed by folks who plan to use the soon-to-disappear maximizing strategy called “file and restrict” (still available to people turning 66 in 2018) because that procedure requires you to wait until age 66 or later before filing for benefits. Also, if you want to delay filing for your own Social Security benefits until 70 to get a 32 percent delayed retirement bonus, then you also should forgo the procedure discussed in this column. But if you are not interested in either of those strategies, and you plan to start your benefits at 66 in 2018, then, as I said, you may want to consider filing for benefits in January. The reason for this early filing timeframe has to do with some quirky and complicated features of Social Security’s earnings penalty provisions. Those provisions generally keep seniors who are still working off of Social Security’s rolls until they reach that magic “full retirement age.” The law essentially says if you are over 62 but under your full retirement age and are still working full time, you are not eligible for Social Security. Specifically, the rules require that the SSA deduct $1 from any retirement benefits you might be due for every $2 you earn over $17,040 in 2018. However, the rules say that once you reach your full retirement age, you are due full Social Security benefits even if you are still working and no matter how much money you are making. Let’s follow an example. Let’s say Ed was born in July 1952, which means he’ll reach his full retirement age of 66 in July 2018. And let’s further say Ed generally makes about $80,000 per year and he plans to continue working indefinitely. Based on the earnings penalty rules I briefly outlined above, Ed figures he must wait until July (his full retirement age) to begin collecting his Social Security benefits. As I said, at that magical point the earnings penalty rules no longer apply and he can get his Social Security. And prior to that, he’s making way more than the $17,040 income threshold.
But here is why Ed should check into applying for Social Security in January. Congress set up a more lenient earnings threshold for the year you reach your full retirement age. Specifically, it says you can earn up to $45,360 between January and the month you reach your full retirement age and still get Social Security benefits. And even if you earn more than $45,360, you lose only $1 from your benefits for every $3 you exceed that threshold. Ed is going to make $40,000 between January and June (i.e., before he reaches the magic age of 66). And that’s under the $45,360 threshold for 2018, which means Ed is due benefits beginning in January. He does NOT have to wait until July to apply for his Social Security checks. There is a bit of a catch. By starting his benefits in January, Ed will be accepting a slightly reduced amount. (Benefits are reduced roughly one-half of one percent for each month they are taken before full retirement age.) If Ed’s Social Security benefit at full retirement age is $2,000 per month, let’s look at his options. Ed’s first option is to wait until July (his full retirement age) to start his Social Security benefits. He’ll get $2,000 per month for six months or $12,000 for the year 2018. Ed’s second option is to file for Social Security in January. Starting his benefits slightly early, his monthly rate is reduced to $1,940. That comes out to $23,280 in total benefits for the year 2018. The downside to option two is his ongoing monthly benefit rate will be $1,940, $60 less than what he would have been getting in option one. But because he’d be getting about $11,000 less in total 2018 benefits in option one, it would take Ed a long time to make up that loss with his extra $60 per month in ongoing benefits. If I were Ed, I’d choose the second option. Even if Ed was going to make more than the $45,360 income threshold between January and June, he only loses one dollar in Social Security benefits for each three dollars he exceeds that amount. So he probably still comes out ahead by filing in January. Here is a quick example using that scenario. Let’s say Ed will make $50,000 between January and June. That’s $4,640 over the $45,360 limit. And one third of that excess, or about $1,546 must be deducted from his 2018 benefits. But he would still get $21,734 in benefits for the year. That’s still way better than the $12,000 he would be due by waiting until July to file for his Social Security. I know these rules are complicated and the math in the examples above might be difficult to follow. But my overall message is easy to follow: If you’re reaching age 66 in 2018, talk to a Social Security representative some-
time this month to find out if it’s to your advantage to file for those benefits in January. If you have a Social Security question,
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Major Improvements at Whiteface, Gore, Belleayre Mountains C ontinued from page D3 held on Thursday, Jan. 18 and offers discounted lift tickets starting at $12 and discounted learn-to-ski/snowboard packages start at $25. It is open for all and the tickets are typically 8 hour tickets. The Learn-To-Ski/Snowboard packages start at $25 and give people who never skied or snowboarded or haven’t been on the slopes in a long
blow lots of fresh snow in the heart of Manhattan for all to enjoy. Location and time yet to be determined. Details will be available at nycgovparks.org. The I SKI NY Free For Kids Passport Program returns for this season. The program allows a 3rd or 4th grader to learn to ski or ride for free at all participating ski areas and / or also ski for free when an adult ticket is purchased. The program is free, but
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Belleayre Mountain, ideal for families and beginners, is a much bigger mountain than people expect and this year has a new gondola, first in the Catskills. time the opportunity to get on the slopes again. Full details and sales at https:// www.iskiny.com/ski-deals/discover-nyski-day. NYC Winter Jam, a free winter sports festival for New Yorkers of all ages will return Jan. 27. Presented by NYC Parks, I Love NY, I SKI NY, and the Olympic Regional Development Authority, Winter Jam is a great opportunity to experience skiing, snowshoeing, and winter as a whole. Gore Mountain will
there is a small processing fee to enroll. More information on this program can be found at ISKINY.com. Ski & Stay: The Ski Areas of New York (ISKINY) has teamed up with lodging properties for special ski & stay weekends this winter (February 2 – 3, March 2 – 3). Ski and stay two nights you get a third one free. Guests can choose to add on the See page D6
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Take Advantage of 2-For-1 Ticket Offer During NYC Broadway Week Jan 16-Feb 4 New York City — NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organization, announced NYC Broadway Week tickets are on sale to the public today beginning at 10:30am EST. The popular biannual program, now in its eighth year, will run January 16 through February 4, 2018, offering visitors and New Yorkers the opportunity to purchase two-forone tickets to 19 exciting Broadway shows. Of the participants, seven are new Broadway productions, including Farinelli and the King, SpongeBob SquarePants and The Parisian Woman, among others. Tickets for NYC Broadway Week can be purchased now at nycgo.com/ broadwayweek. The 19 shows participating in NYC Broadway Week winter 2018 are: • A Bronx Tale • Aladdin • Anastasia • Beautiful – The Carole King Musical • Chicago • The Children** • Farinelli and the King** • Hello, Dolly! • John Lithgow: Stories by Heart** • Kinky Boots • Latin History for Morons** • The Lion King • Once on This Island** • The Parisian Woman** • The Phantom of the Opera • The Play That Goes Wrong • School of Rock • SpongeBob SquarePants** • Wicked
*Subject to availability. Blackout dates may apply. **New participants in NYC Broadway Week. NYC Broadway Week is produced by NYC & Company in partnership with American Express, The Broadway League, Ticketmaster, Telecharge and Audience Rewards. NYC Broadway Week will be promoted through exclusive content on NYCgo.com, out-ofhome media in the five boroughs, print and digital advertising, commercials running in NYC taxicabs and through social media posts on @nycgo and with hashtag #NYCBroadwayWeek. Since its launch in January 2011, NYC Broadway Week has cumulatively sold more than 1,128,000 tickets, generating nearly $77 million in revenue for Broadway. Last month, NYC & Company announced the first-ever NYC Broadway Week Winter Stay hotel promotion. This winter, NYC Broadway Week 2-for-1 ticket holders who stay at one of 25 participating hotels will receive a daily $25 food and beverage on-property credit—perfect to use before or after attending a Broadway show. All participating hotels are centrally located to Broadway’s famed Theatre District and will offer attractive room rates as part of the promotion. For an up-to-date list of participating hotels and corresponding links to book, visit nycgo.com/nyc-broadway-weekwinter-stay. New Yorkers and visitors also are encouraged to seek out the ultimate-
value week this winter, January 29 through February 4, when three of NYC & Company’s signature programs align: NYC Broadway Week, NYC Restaurant Week, and NYC Must-See Week. Hotel savings are also available as the winter
season offers the most attractive hotel rates of the year, particularly on the evening of Super Bowl Sunday (February 4). For all there is to do in NYC this winter, visit nycgo.com/ winter.
NYC Broadway Week winter 2018 tickets are now available, offering 2-for-1 tickets to 19 Broadway shows with performances January 16 through February 4 © 2018 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
Major Improvements at Whiteface, Gore, Belleayre Mountains C ontinued from page D5
Feel like an Olympian at Whiteface, Lake Placid © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
Thursday night before or the Sunday night after for their free lodging and skiing. The promotion is subject to availability and may not be combined with any other offers. The third night lodging and day skiing can be used for a Thursday stay Friday day skiing/riding or Sunday stay Monday day skiing/ riding. Lodging for two nights and lift tickets must be purchased for the two days and you will get third free. Contact the selected hotel directly and identify this promotion as “I SKI NY SKI and STAY” to arrange reservations. Lift tickets will be provided at check in or at the resort ticket window. For information on all New York State’s ski areas, visit www.iskiny.com/ explore-new-york/mountains. Find Ski & Stay packages at www.iskiny.com/ ski-deals/ski-stay.
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LuHi Summer Programs - Friendships that last a lifetime! Join Us For An Open House Sunday, January 21st 12-3pm Sunday, January 28th (snow date) Sunday, March 11th - 12-3pm Sunday, April 29th - 12-3pm 516-626-1100 • LuHiSummerCamps.org
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Long Island High School for the Arts to Host Open House for 2018-19 Academic Year and Summer Arts Academy Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) invites all students with artistic talent, passion and ambitions to an Open House on Saturday, February 3, 10 a.m.2 p.m. Prospective students from across Long Island are welcome to tour the campus, meet with expert staff, and experience classes focused on each area of the visual and performing arts. Attendees will also learn about LIHSA’s Summer Arts Academy, which is for students entering grades 6-12. Attendees can join a theater improvisation skit, sketch in an art class, take a dance class, listen to a jazz performance and participate in much more to get better acquainted with LIHSA. During the Open House, parents of prospective students also will have the opportunity to tour the facility and speak with faculty and guidance staff.
Established in 1973, LIHSA is part of the public education system and is paid for by local school districts. It offers specialized training and instruction to students interested in pursuing careers in dance, drama, filmmaking, instrumental and vocal music, theatre technology, musical theatre and visual arts. The half-day program enables students to complete their core academic classes in their home high school and receive two and a half hours of intensive training in their field of study. As part of their professionallevel training, students regularly receive one-on-one access to experienced professionals working in their chosen fields. Students have
recently benefited from Master Classes and Workshops lead by pop-rock icon Billy Joel, actor and director Ralph Macchio and principal Paul Taylor Dance Company dancer and LIHSA graduate Michael Trusnovec, and others. “We are incredibly proud of the instruction and experiences offered at the Long Island High School for the Arts,” said Dr. Robert Dillon, District Superintendent of Nassau BOCES. “Each year, we look forward to our Open Houses to showcase the programs and talent our students possess. We encourage all students interested in pursuing the arts to come down and take advantage of this opportunity to
learn how LIHSA can help you reach your dreams.” Alumni of the school have gone on to develop successful careers in all arts fields. In addition to landing starring roles on Broadway, alumni have danced with national touring companies, illustrated for New Yorker magazine, designed successful swimsuits lines and embarked on technical careers working for companies such as Cirque de Soleil. Graduates have also earned prestigious scholarships and grants to continue their education at some of the nation’s most highly esteemed colleges and conservatories, including the Juilliard School, Boston Conservatory, Cooper Union and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. For more information, call 516-622-5678 or visit www.nassauboces.org/lihsa.
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World Class Math Education in Long Island “The Russian School of Mathematics is an awardwinning, after-school math program for K-12 students. Recently named “among the top schools in the world” by the Johns Hopkins CTY, we help children of all levels excel in mathematics. At RSM, we believe all children are capable of developing a solid foundation in math if it’s taught correctly. By guiding our students to derive new concepts based on those they learned before, we promote understanding over memorization. Algebra is introduced in elementary school, when kids are best at grasping abstract concepts. We ask our youngest students to become thinkers
and analysts, encouraging them to discover solutions and reflect on how they reached that solution. Because of this approach,
when our students are confronted with any problem they don’t recognize, they don’t back down. Instead, they consider different ways
they might tackle it. All of our teachers have a degree in mathematics or a related field. Most importantly, all RSM teachers have a deep love for mathematics. Our team of curriculum experts use their wealth of classroom experience and strong academic background to continuously advance RSM’s curriculum and teaching methods. Math empowers the mind for independent thought. Whether it’s excelling on a test, getting into a top university, or succeeding in any career, math is what gets you there. “
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Registration will open soon for the Webb Institute Summer Engineering Academy (SEA) This program is designed to introduce middle and high school students to the field of engineering through classroom learning, challenging team oriented hands-on activities,
and local field trips to engineering-related sites. Visit www.webb.edu/sea for more information. Dates: July 2018, Two week-long sessions
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ATTENTION SCHOOL & CAMP DIRECTORS This is your opportunity to reach a large unit of families through our community subscription newspapers. For more information about advertising in our School & Camp Directory
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Long Island Academy of Fine Art: Where Classical Meets Contemporary This summer, young artists have the unique opportunity to study art in a way rarely available to their age group. Professional artists share their expertise in areas such as ceramic sculpture, paper and fiber arts, toy production, comic art, and traditional drawing and painting.
Our individualized instruction and small classes make it the perfect learning environment for all levels! Classes available for grades K-7, Monday through Thursday or Friday. Full or half-day options are available. Ask about high school and adult courses!
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Remembering the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. C ontinued from page D5 legislation. Some of the issues the march hoped to accomplish included an end to segregation in public schools, protection from police abuse and to pass laws that would prevent discrimination in employment. It was at this march in Washington, D.C., where King stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and gave his “I Have a Dream” speech. In that speech he said lots of great things but two quotes in particular come to mind. They are: “I say to you today, my friends, that in
spite of the difficulties and frustrations of the moment, I still have a dream.” And: “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” This speech has become one of the most famous speeches in history. The March on Washington was a great success. The Civil Rights Act was passed a year later in 1964. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tenn. While standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel, talking to friends in the parking lot below, King was shot by
Robert F. Kennedy Spoke About MLK’s Message The day Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, Robert F. Kennedy was campaigning for the presidency in Indianapolis, Indiana. Kennedy made this speech in remembrance of Dr. King’s tireless efforts. Just two months later, Robert Kennedy was killed by an assassin in Los Angeles. “I have bad news for you, for all of our fellow citizens, and people who love peace all over the world, and that is that Martin Luther King was shot and killed tonight. Martin Luther King dedicated his life to love and to justice for his fellow human beings, and he died because of that effort. In this difficult day, in this difficult time for the United States, it is perhaps well to ask what kind of a nation we are and what direction we want to move in. For those of you who are black - considering the evidence there evidently is that there were white people who were responsible - you can be filled with bitterness, with hatred, and a desire for revenge. We can move in that direction as a country, in great polarization - black people amongst black, white people amongst white, filled with hatred toward one another. Or we can make an effort, as Martin Luther King did, to understand and to comprehend, and to replace that violence, that stain of bloodshed that has spread across our land, with an effort to understand with compassion and love. For those of you who are black and are tempted to be filled with hatred and distrust at the injustice of such an act, against all white people, I can only say that I feel in my own heart the same kind of feeling. I had a member of my family killed, but he was killed by a white man. But we have to make an effort in the United States, we have to make an effort to understand, to go beyond these rather difficult times … What we need in the United States is not division; what we need in the United States is not hatred; what we need in the United States is not violence or lawlessness; but love and wisdom, and compassion toward one another, and a feeling of justice toward those who still suffer within our country, whether they be white or they be black. So I shall ask you tonight to return home, to say a prayer for the family of Martin Luther King, that’s true, but more importantly to say a prayer for our own country, which all of us love - a prayer for understanding and that compassion of which I spoke. We can do well in this country. We will have difficult times; we’ve had difficult times in the past; we will have difficult times in the future. It is not the end of violence; it is not the end of lawlessness; it is not the end of disorder. But the vast majority of white people and the vast majority of black people in this country want to live together, want to improve the quality of our life, and want justice for all human beings who abide in our land. Let us dedicate to ourselves to what the Greeks wrote so many years ago: to tame the savageness of man and make gentle the life of this world. Let us dedicate ourselves to that, and say a prayer for our country and for our people.”
James Earl Ray. The civil rights leader was in Memphis to support a sanitation workers’ strike and was on his way to dinner when a bullet struck him. King was pronounced dead after his arrival at a Memphis hospital. He was 39 years old. King is considered to be one of the great orators of modern times and his speeches inspire many people to this day. Coretta Scott King died in 2006 and Yolanda Denise King, the oldest child, died in 2007. The three surviving King children have each taken up a part of their father’s message and mission. Bernice Albertine King, the youngest, became a minister. Martin Luther King III has been a social activist. Dexter Scott King, who looks the most like his father and served as the family spokesman after his mother’s death, has stepped back from public life.
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A few years ago Martin Luther King III said about his mission and his famous father: “If I woke up every day attempting to be my father, I would fail miserably. I think he was anointed. He was chosen by God, and there are few men or women in our world that will be chosen by God to make the kind of impact that he made.” (washingtonpost. com, 8/24/11) M. L. King III added, “I try to focus on the blessing of having been in this kind of a family. This is the only life I’ve ever known.” MLK, Jr.’s three surviving children are in possession of their father’s 1964 Nobel Peace Prize medal (he was the youngest person at the time to be awarded that prize at the age of 35) and a Bible their father traveled with that was later used by U.S. President Barack Obama during his second inauguration.
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MAPLE LEAF FARMS needs 12 temp Nursery/Farm Workers Manalapan, NJ 3/1/18-11/15/18, $12.19/hr. 3 months experience required. Take inventory and grade plants, prepare trees and shrubs for digging by tying or wrapping twine as necessary; dig trees using shovels; wrap burlap or other covering around root balls and securing with twine and / or staples; crimping wire baskets with pig tail crimpers; lift, carry and load nursery stock in the field and to /from flat bed and/or refrigerated trailers; unload, move or load supplies, including wire baskets, plant materials and tools. Prepare fields for planting by clearing cull stock, brush and debris; plant seedlings or ‘liners’ by hand (including riding and inserting liners in a mechanical planter); dig, load, unload or transplant bare-root nursery stock; straighten, tie, shear and prune trees according to predetermined standards using hand tools such as saws, pruners and hand snips; remove resulting brush from trees upon completion of pruning; rake / scatter resulting brush in the center of tractor/equipment rows for proper bundling / disposal; cut, pull or remove and mow weeds or grass; move irrigation equipment; apply agricultural chemicals: herbicides and insecticides and fertilizer; perform skills associated with the propagation of ornamental trees. Perform work including but not limited to hoeing, watering in nurseries, fertilizing, spacing, watering, tagging and performing other plant maintenance. Plants must be handled carefully to ensure that minimal leaves, limbs and roots are broken. Performs any other duties involved in the maintenance of plant materials and nursery stock. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift / carry 60 lbs. Guaranteed offer of employ for min of 3/4 of workdays of total work contract. Employer will: provide nec tools supplies & equip at no cost to worker & housing for workers who cannot return to their perm residence at the end of workday & reimburse worker for trans costs & subsistence to work site when completed 50% of work period. Send resume to: nearest New York State Dept of Labor, JO # NJ1339368
PART TIME EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT wanted for Strocchia Iron Works, a structural steel fabricator satellite office located in Albertson. Responsible for day to day activities such as mail, phones, errands, vendor bills, filing and general office work. Downloading files from websites, making wide format prints, ordering and receiving office supplies. Some property management activities also required. Notary preferred. 9am3pm Monday thru Friday, with some flexibility. Call 516-6258800 or email: ralph@strocchia. com
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This year marks the 15th anniversary of Last Hope’s Fix a Feral Program which started in 2003 and has provided the public with financial assistance to spay and neuter feral cats in their Long Island neighborhoods. To date, Last Hope has subsidized the spay and neuter of more than 20,000 feral cats.
Please join Last Hope Sunday, January 28th for a fun afternoon to support the much needed program at our “Catch of the Day” fundraiser luncheon. The event will also feature a basket raffles with a feral cat trapping theme and 50/50 raffle. Sponsorships of cat spay/neuters are also available. The luncheon will be held at Popei’s, 760 Grand Boulevard, Deer Park, from 1 PM – 5PM. Luncheon is $55 per person (seated is limited) which includes salad, appetizer, entree, dessert, coffee/tea, soda. Payment by PayPal on the Last Hope website, or by check to: Last Hope, PO Box 7025, Wantagh, NY 11793. For more information, please call 631-445-2326. To learn about Last Hope Animal Rescue, about adopting one of our cats or dogs at our Wantagh Adoption Center, 3300 Beltagh Avenue, or to use PayPal for the luncheon, visit www.lasthopeanimalrescue.org.
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Martin withdraws from EPOA runoff election
From page 38 The schools are critical to the development of young minds. Important lifelong skills such as critical thinking and expressive writing, to name but a few, are critical in our democracy and critical also as we experience events in our lives. School Board service is thus not just an honor, it is an opportunity to model ethical and honest behavior.” The EPOA scheduled its Resident Electors’ meeting for the Golf Club Lane Senior Center at 7:30 p.m. this coming Tuesday, January 16, and had the school trustee primary election planned for exactly two weeks later – Tuesday, January 30 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and also at the senior center. Martin and Cassaro were scheduled to deliver their statements and answer questions that
East residents could submit at the start of the debate on Tuesday. With a contest originally planned to play out as 2018 started, the EPOA had published the following on its website in the first week of January: “There will be a moderated, townhall-style debate between the two candidates for the East’s School Board Trustee, who will serve a three-year term on the Board of Education beginning in July 2018….The election is open to any resident elector of the East. These are persons age 18 and over who reside within Garden City, east of the middle line of Franklin Avenue and who are eligible to register to vote in any applicable school or village election. In order to vote, you must present a valid photo ID, including your name and address in the eastern section of Garden City.
There are no absentee ballots.” At the Tuesday, January 16 EPOA Meeting, Trustee John Delany will be presented as the EPOA nominee for another term on the Village Board of Trustees. Ironically in early 2015, Delany first joined the Board of Trustees after the two East village trustees at the time, Nicholas Episcopia and Dennis Donnelly, debated each other inside Stewart School as the ran for the position of mayor, with Episcopia ultimately the victor in that race. This time he will not be witnessing another East POA public debate. Delany’s years of experience in Garden City have led to multiple current roles with the Board of Trustees, as Delany is the chair of the Environmental Advisory Board, the last official liaison to the Library Board of Trustees
(appointed in 2016 and continuing unofficially today) and also a member of the Board’s Finance and Audit Committee and Legal Committee. From 2016 into spring 2017 Delany served on the Garden City Traffic Commission, and in 2016 Delany was named Village Board liaison to the business community. Trustee Delany is a retired corporate attorney and insurance executive. He earned degrees at both Villanova University and St. John’s University School of Law. From 1985 to 2006, Delany was a Library Board trustee and GCPL Board chairman from 2003 to 2006, serving alongside the current GCPL Board President J. Randolph Colahan and Vice Chair Gloria Weinrich. He was also a member of the village’s Citizens’ Budget Review & Advisory Committee (CBRAC) from 2013 to 2015.
District's art, science goals discussed during work session From page 38 in both November and February, and later, the district’s evaluation of new teacher orientation programming and summer ‘bootcamp.’ “In our elementary schools faculty has worked on social emotional learning and school climate in professional development seminars. In one of the primary schools we had a special discussion on mindfulness (demonstrated at the Board of Education meeting at Hemlock School in December). Those are examples of what we’ve had in November. This February we’ll want to do so again but with a more specific academic, instructional point to all the lessons. There were good social emotional exercises in fall, and we want to make sure that our focus is especially on instruction,” Dr. Cannone said. Dr. Maureen Appiarius, the district’s assistant superintendent for personnel, said that delayed opening days in February allow for professional development targeting the culture of each school building “and what the specific needs are.” She told the Board of Education that from district feedback, holding professional development, or “PD” during after school hours is less effective than first thing on a school day’s morning. “We did a survey monkey and the teachers’ feedback was tremendous, as they indicate they’d like to do this again. If some might feel that professional development courses lose the appeal or they can’t do it for whatever reason the district monitors it. This is the first year of a major overhaul in what we are doing with professional development. Right now we are getting a lot of positive feedback,” Appiarius said on Tuesday. She says in many cases with PD workshops, teachers choose to explore mindfulness and implementation of
techniques into the classroom to reduce students’ stress. Appiarius says there is a marked difference with faculty at Garden City High School, however, due to the many subjects and “eclectic nature of the GCHS faculty” there are several more professional development choices to concentrate on. Examples include the use of Google Docs in class settings and technology platforms. “There are many seminars offered to faculty to meet their interests, and we’ll hold one topic for each hour. We also have team-building activities and again with the size of the high school, Principal (Nanine) McLaughlin and her administrative team set up team-building activities where teachers were engaging with other GCHS teachers with whom they would not ordinarily engage. That develops cross-curricular connections as well. We really did want the principals to tailor events and seminars to what they want to see in the buildings and for one primary school, they had an opportunity to really work on the science programs and focus on S.T.E.A.M. -- they adjusted to concentrate what they felt their school building and the children needed,” Dr. Appiarius explained. School Board President Angela Heineman said because Garden City has focused on PD efforts the feedback is crucial. “We find out how it’s going to constantly re-evaluate, so I am glad to hear the progress,” she said. Cannone centered the board’s conversation on related professional development factors and stated the importance of assimilation and mentoring of incoming new teachers in Garden City Public Schools. “It is going extremely well and is very exciting work for us,” he said. Appiarius told the board about multiple workshops held during summer before the new school year. “Workshops
ranged from parent-teacher conferences to special education. School board attorney Bonnie Gorham comes in and new teachers receive a legal briefing. Every kind of aspect is covered and there are also mentor-mentee meetings. For every workshop we hold, again teachers’ feedback became an important piece. Last year we replaced one workshop with another subject based on that feedback, so this continues to be an improving component,” she said. Dr. Appiarius explained that first year Garden City teachers work with a designated mentor but all district teachers are welcomed to participate in the various workshops. Cannone says the relationships among Garden City faculty members ranges from mentor-mentee to “buddy teachers.” All new teachers who are not required to mentors, due to state regulations of experience, do get assigned “a buddy” as a partner at the same grade level. The teacher to teacher connections can be official for just the first school year, but often that extends voluntarily and feasibly. “Our established teachers do a good job of welcoming in their new colleagues, and they form good bonds and learn excellent habits from them. It is excellent and encouraging to watch,” he said.
Union Contracts A Goal for 2018
As part of the district goals’ presentation this week, negotiations with multiple bargaining units of employees were discussed at the school board work session and listed as a bullet point for
the presentation. Dr. Cannone said the school district is now “moving along at a good pace and progressing well” in contract discussions with both the Garden City Teachers’ Association (GCTA) and the Garden City Paraprofessional Teachers’ Association. Board President Heineman explains that there are different timetables for each union Garden City Public Schools has engaged with for contract negotiations. After hundreds of members of the GCTA and Paraprofessionals’ Association attended the school board’s November 14 meeting at Locust School and addressed the board with concerns over contract issues and some job functions and details related to contracts, Heineman commented on the negotiation processes from a bird’s eye perspective of past years. “We have four bargaining units in the district: Civil Service Employees, the GCTA, the Paraprofessionals unit, and Garden City Administrators’ Association. The GCTA contract and Administrators’ contract expired in June of 2017 and the Paraprofessionals’ contract expired a year earlier, in June 2016. Contracts do not really expire; they just carry forward. But we are currently in negotiations and mediation with the teachers’ association (GCTA). We are also still in mediation with the Paraprofessionals’ unit as well. The CSEA contract will expire this coming June and we have to start negotiations….It is the district’s goal to make progress and hopefully settle on terms,” Heineman said on Tuesday night.
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Schools are not in session on Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Snow Make-Up Days: Thursday 3/29 and Friday, 5/25
GCPTA-Sponsored Speaker Event
“Don’t Press Send: A mindful approach to social media, an education in cyber civics” by Katie Schumacher. Tuesday, 1/30 - An exclusive presentation for GCMS students. Please visit the “Don’t Press Send Pledge” link on the GCPTA website www.gardencitypta.org.
Parent University Registration Open
Parent University subscribes to the belief “knowledge is power.” Take this opportunity to gain additional parenting power and attend this annual community event on February 1st. The collaboration of GC Public Schools, GC Community Coalition, GCPTA, GC SEPTA, GCTA, GC Friends of Music, GC Friends of STEM, and The Men’s Association of Garden City creates a unique perspective for our families. Registration is online only. Visit bit. ly/GCPU2018 to register today. Visit www.gardencitypu.com for more information. This year’s engaging workshop choices include: • Inquiring Students Want To Know • What’s Happening in Our Neighborhood: Vaping and Other Trends • LGBTQ+ and Everything Under the Rainbow • Learn to Adopt a Growth Mindset • Be an “Upstander” not a “Bystander” • Music and Art • Rocks in the Backpack • Mindful Parenting • Engineering for our HS Students • Soaring in STEAM: Fun Experiments for Children and Parents
• Addicted to Electronics Wednesday, 1/24 - Parent University Online Registration Closes bit.ly/ GCPU2018 Thursday, 2/1 - Parent University at GCHS at 7:00 p.m.
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Attention Incoming Kindergarten Parents
Tuesday-Friday, 1/16-1/19 Kindergarten Registration for all primary schools will take place at Hemlock School
Attention Stewart Parents: Opera Performances
Thursday, 1/18 - Stewart Opera Cast 1 in Stewart Auditorium at 12:40 p.m. Thursday, 1/18 - Stewart Opera Cast 2 in Stewart Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, 1/25 - Stewart Opera Make-up Date
Attention Middle School Parents
Friday, 1/12 - Green Forms due to the Nurse for Winter II Sports Tuesday, 1/16 - All Winter II Student Athletes meeting in the Big Gym at 3:20 p.m. Wednesday, 1/17 - Winter II Sports Tryouts Begin Friday, 1/19 - GC Community Coalition and GC PTA co-sponsor BINGO Family Fun Night with pizza and prizes in GCMS Cafeteria at 6:30 p.m.
Attention High School Parents
Wednesday, 1/17 - GCHS Band Concert in GCHS Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Friday, 1/19 - Namestamping for 2018
College Notes Russell W. McManus, a SUNY Canton finance major from Garden City, was named to the Part Time Honor Roll for academic success during the fall 2017 semester. Part Time Honors recognize students who earned at least a 3.25 GPA in 6 to 11 credits of course work. It stands alongside the college’s Dean’s List and President’s List as the top awards given for academic success at the college. n
Caroline Tully of Garden City, was named to the Dean’s List at Lehigh University in the fall 2017 semester. Dean’s List status, which is awarded to students who earned a scholastic average of 3.6 or better while carrying at least 12 hours of regularly graded
courses, has been granted to Caroline Tully of Garden City, NY in the Fall 2017 semester. n
Ryan Ilardi, of Garden City, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in business administration in management during commencement exercises held Dec. 15, 2017, at Coastal Carolina University. More than 700 students were candidates for graduation in the ceremony held at the HTC Student Recreation and Convocation Center on campus. n
Caroline Hohlman of Garden City was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Hohlman was initiated at Auburn University.
Yearbook due on yearbookforever.com by 11:59 p.m. Friday, 1/19 - February ACT Registration Deadline (not offered in NYS)
NMEA All-County Festival Concert Schedule
Friday, 1/12 - Division III at Tilles Center at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, 1/13 - Division IV at Tilles Center at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, 1/13 - Division V at Tilles Center at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 1/14 - Division II at Tilles Center at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, 1/14 - Jazz Concert Division III-V and Vocal Jazz at Hillwood Recital Hall at 3:30 p.m.
Attention Class of 2018 Parents
“Senior Skit Night” is a memorable (and hilarious!) GCHS tradition. The schedule is as follows: Every Monday, 1/22 - 2/12 - Rehearsal in GCHS Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, 2/27 - Dress Rehearsal in GCHS Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 3/2 - Class of 2018 Party and Skit Night from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
GC PTA Photo Use Policy
The Garden City PTA will be photographing and/or filming students, staff, and PTA members as they go about the business of learning, succeeding and participating in PTA events and activities. This media may be published on the Garden City PTA website, monthly e-newsletters, social media sites (Facebook, Instagram,Twitter), and in the Garden City News. Student names will never be published. If you do not wish to have your child or yourself photographed and/or videotaped, submit your request to communications@gardencitypta.org in writing. Full-class or group photographs and videotapes should not be included in your request.
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Since 1945, the Garden City Parent Teacher Association has been dedicated to serving children and families in our community. Today’s Garden City PTA is a network of parents, teachers, administrators and community members devoted to the educational, social and emotional success of children. Our commitment to creating a collaborative environment where families and the school community can work together has and will continue to foster positive change in our schools and within our community. Together we are a powerful voice for all our children, a relevant resource for our families and a strong advocate for public education. Through our annual membership drive and fundraising efforts we are able to provide cultural programs, speaker engagements, health and safety programs, monetary awards to high school seniors and so much more. Many of our events and programs have become long-standing traditions in our schools and for our students. Our grants have enhanced the educational experience for students in each of our seven schools. Our members can be found volunteering their time and talents in our schools and throughout our community. Thank you to all who support the Garden City PTA. Together we can achieve great things!
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GCAA Basketball Teams visit Hofstra University
The GCAA Sixth-Grade Boy’s Basketball Teams attended a clinic with the Hofstra University Pride last Friday. After training with some of the Hofstra players, the four travel teams then watched Hofstra defeat JMU in an
exciting overtime game. The boys were invited to be part of the tunnel on the court for team introductions and played matches during halftime. It was a great night for basketball fans!
High-fiving the Hofstra starters GCAA 6th Grade Boys Basketball
GCAA Basketball Team O’Hanlon GCAA Basketball Team Liberopoulos
GCAA Basketball Team Ollcott
GCAA Basketball Team Sullivan
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GCAA players with Hofstra’s mascot
Next Meeting
Attention all Directors! The next meeting will be held in early February. Location will be Doc O’Grady’s. Watch for an e-mail to be sent by the President for the agenda. Please make every effort to attend. Your voice needs to be heard!
NCAA Championship Basketball Game Fundraiser
This annual event will be on Monday, April 2nd at B.K. Sweeney’s Up[town Grille. Look for exact details in coming editions.
Woodstick Classic
To be held at GCHS on Saturday, April 28th. More details to come.
GCHS Home Athletic Schedule
Friday, Jan. 12---Girls and Boys Fencing, 5:00 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13---Girls JV Hoops, 11:30 a.m.; Girls Varsity Hoops, 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16---Co-Ed Rifle, 4:15 p.m. (at N.C. Rifle Range); Girls JV Basketball, 4:30 p.m.,; Girls and Boys Fencing, 5:00 p.m.; Boys JV Basketball, 6:30 p.m.
GCAA players meet a former NBA player
The Men’s Association News Wednesday, Jan. 17---Gymnastics, 4:30 p.m. (at Stratford School) Thursday, Jan. 18---Co-Ed Rifle, 4:15 p.m. (at N.C. Rifle Range); Boys JV Basketball, 5:00 p.m.; Boys Varsity Basketball, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20---Girls JV Basketball, 10:00 a.m.; Girls Varsity Basketball, noon.
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For over 80 years, The Men’s Association or simply the TMA has supported the athletic and social activities of students in the Garden City
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schools and promoted good sportsmanship as well as ideal citizenship. The TMA is composed of more than 100 active Directors, 50 Life Directors and 500 Family members. With the generous support of our fellow residents, the Men’s Association has been involved in a great number of projects covering a wide range of interests. While we are still primarily committed to the athletic programs at the Middle School and High School, in recent years the TMA has expanded their support and sponsorship to other programs benefiting a wider range of students in the Garden City Schools. Some of these programs are SEPTA, the Jamie and Paige Malone Foundation, Best Buddies, the GC High School Marching Band, BAA/GAA Awards Night, Middle School Bagel Bash, Reeves Scholarship, Bethany LeSueur Jersey Retirement Ceremony, GCHS Stem Program, CPR training for all coaches, HUDL, Robotics, 9th grade BBQ, Kickline, GCTA Hurricane Relief Fundraiser, and the Father-Daughter and Mother-Son dances. All of this would not be possible without your con-
tinued assistance on aiding all we do. Thanks to all who contribute !!!
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The TMA is always looking for potential new members. If you’re a father who has a child or children in the GC School District and are willing to be involved please contact one of the Officers or Directors for an application. Thanks for all your support !!! Special thanks to all those who have joined as family members !! Go Trojans!
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TMA Officers
Jim Connolly---President Bob Leggett---Treasurer John Blair Pete Haeffner Rob McLoughlin Rob Capello Pat McElroy Luke Lynch Bob Basel
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GCHS Men’sVarsity Fencing improves to 6-1 After starting the season 1-1, the Garden City High School Men’s Varsity Fencing Team has won five straight meets to improve to a record of 6-1 with five meets left in the season (due to postponements on account of snow). The Trojans earned these five victories against Manhasset, Hewlett, Cold Spring Harbor, Oyster Bay, and Great Neck North. The 2017-2018 GC Men’s Varsity Fencing squad is coached by Kevin Oliver and is comprised of 18 fencers in grades 9-12. The squads for each weapon are: Sabre - Quentin Bucknor (12), Christian Durante (11), Logan O’Grady (10), Christos Yannios (10), and Matt Hughes (9); Foil - Phillip Acinapuro (12), Zachary Ortiz (10), Sebastian Vazquez
(10), Ryan Bradley (9), Andrew Burns (9), and Cole Plastaras (9);Épée - Calum Gribbin (12), Colin McVicar (12), Bryce Morrison (11), Ian Bailey (9), Sean Mass (9), Logan Morrison (9), and Matt Hughes (9). The remaining season schedule: (all meets at 5 p.m.) 1/11 - Jericho 1/12 - Great Neck South 1/16 - Manhasset 1/17 - at Manhasset 1/18 - at Wheatley Home meets take place at the GCHS cafeteria. Come on down to catch this exciting sport and cheer for the Trojans as they finish up the regular season and position themselves for a playoff run! Go Trojans!
Zach Ortiz scores on a counter attack in foil
Logan O’Grady scores a touch in sabre
Normally foil, Cole Plastaras helps out in sabre
Sebastian Vazquez scores against Great Neck North
Lunging foil attack by Philip Acinapuro
Bryce Morrison fencing epée
47 PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF COOPERATIVE APARTMENT BY VIRTUE OF DEFAULT of a PROPRIETARY LEASE AND SHARES OF STOCK caused by accrued unpaid maintenance fees between AMANDA NOBLE debtors/tenants and HAMILTON GARDENS OWNERS, Inc. (Cooperative Corporation and Secured Party), in accordance with its rights under the bylaws of the Cooperative Corporation present Hamilton Gardens Owners, Inc., by Richard B. Maltz, DCA#1240836 or David A. Constantino DCA#1424944, Auctioneer, will conduct a public foreclosure sale of the security consisting of 951 shares of capital stock of Hamilton Gardens Owners, Inc. allocated to apartment unit K in the Cooperative Apartment Building known as and located at 115 Second Street, Garden City, New York 11530 and any amendments, extensions, or replacements thereof, at the offices of Walsh, Markus, McDougal and DeBellis located at 229 Seventh Street, Suite 200, Garden City, New York 11530, on January 16, 2018, at 9:00 A.M.. Said security will be sold subject to unpaid maintenance charges and facts as to possession, occupancy, and the physical condition of the apartment as of the date of sale. The approximate amount due to Hamilton Gardens Owners, Inc., is $39,429.67 plus interest, together with the expenses of the sale, auctioneer’s fee, advertising fees and attorneys’ fees. Dated, December 19, 2017, John Yetman, Esq. of Walsh, Markus, McDougal & Debellis, LLP, Attorneys for Hamilton Gardens Owners, Inc., 229 Seventh Street, Garden City, New York 11530 – Phone 516408-9000 GC 0714 4X 12/22,29,01/05,12 LEGAL NOTICE Yotto.org, LLC; Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 5/25/17. Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 538 Old Country Road, Plainview, NY 11804. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. GC 0715 6X 12/22,29,01/05,12,19,26 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT OF THE
STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU, GLOBE TRADE CAPITAL LLC, Plaintiff v. THOMAS J. HOEY, JR., ET AL., Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated August 10, 2017 and duly entered on September 5, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the First Floor, CCP Courtroom of the Nassau County Courthouse located at 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NEW YORK 11501, in the County of Nassau, on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 176 Brixton Road, Garden City, New York 11530. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Garden City, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York known as and by Lot 54 to 57 both inclusive in Block 24, will be sold subject to the provisions of the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated August 10, 2017 and entered September 5, 2017, in action titled Globe Trade Capital, LLC v. Thomas J. Hoey, Jr., et al., Supreme Court, County of Nassau Index No. 008495/2014, with approximate amount of judgment being $1,413,372.70 plus interest and costs. Joseph Capobianco, Esq., Referee We are debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C., 990 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York 11530. Tel.: (516) 741-6565. Attorneys for Plaintiff. GC 0716 5X 12/22,29,01/05,12,19 LEGAL NOTICE Transportation Application Deadline: Residents who plan to send their children to a non-public school for the 2018/2019 school year must request transportation from the District. The maximum distance a child will be transported is 15 miles. 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
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from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm at the Business Office, Rm 1, 56 Cathedral Avenue, Garden City or on the school district website: http://www.gardencity. k12.ny.us. GC 0717 1X 01/12 LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to the provisions of the General Municipal Law and Chapter 200 of the Code of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, New York notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals of said Village will meet in the Village Hall at 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. to take action on the following matters: 1. APPEAL OF HAMPSHIRE HOUSE CONDOMINIUM for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-55, of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a (6.0’ ft. high Estate style fence along a 76.0’ ft. section of the East side plot line), at the premises known as 111 SEVENTH STREET (Lots 15, Block 7, Map of Garden City Central, R-A district) the installation of which would; A. exceed the maximum allowable height of 4.0’ ft.Note: Adjourned in August in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. 2. APPEAL OF JOSE GARCIA & VANESSA PISANI for variances of the provisions of Sections 200-31.A and 200-52.C of the Village Code, so as to allow for the construction of a (657 sq. ft. 1 story West side addition, with 43.5’ lineal feet of attached 9.5’ high louvered panels and a 49 sq. ft. basement stair, with the maintenance of a gate, fencing and a 21 sq. ft. shed and garbage pail enclosure at the side) of the dwelling known as 3 KENWOOD ROAD (Map of Country life Development, Block E1, Lots 146, R-6 district) the permitting of which would; A. reduce the required 30.0’ minimum front yard setback from Washington Avenue to not less than (15.8’) to the attached louvered panels and, not less than (19.6’) to the wall of the dwelling, and B. reduce the required 30.0’ minimum front yard setback from Kenwood Road to not less than (27.1’), and C. reduce the required minimum setback for accessory structures to not less than
(34.6’) from Kenwood Road where 50.0’ is required, for the existing gate, fencing, shed and garbage pail enclosure, Note: Adjourned in October in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. 3. APPEAL OF BENNY & NANCY GIANNONE for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-15 and 200-31, of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a (55 sq. ft. front portico and a 309 sq. ft. rear open porch), at the existing dwelling known as 78 WESTMINSTER RD (Map Garden City Estates, Block 97, Lot 7, R-12 District) the construction of which would; A. cause the allowable building area of 3,000 sq. ft. or 20% to be exceeded by 419 sq.ft. (3,419 sq. ft. or 22.79%), and B. reduce the required front yard setback of 50.0’ to no less than (48.6’) in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. 4. APPEAL OF MARY PAT BEIRNE for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-31, of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a (98 sq. ft. front porch and portico), at the existing dwelling known as 169 PINE STREET (Map Garden City Lawns, Block 34, Lot 58, R-6 District) the construction of which would; A. reduce the required front yard setback of 30.0’ to no less than (28.2’) in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. 5. APPEAL OF EDWARD AW & AYE SOE for a variance of the provisions of Section 20015, of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a (330 sq. ft. rear open terrace and porch addition, with a 203 sq. ft. second floor above), at the existing dwelling known as 119 North Avenue (Map Garden City Estates, Block 54, Lot 26, R-12 District) the construction of which would; A. cause the allowable building area of 2,000 sq. ft. or 20% to be exceeded by 294 sq.ft. (2,294 sq. ft. or 22.94%)in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. 6. APPEAL OF BRUCE& DEBORA CLAY for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-
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31 and 200-52.H of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a (31 sq. ft. front portico and the placement of two (2) A/C condensers at the side of existing dwelling) known as 208 BRIXTON ROAD (Map Garden City Estates, Block 15, Lot 61, R-8 District) the construction of which would; A. reduce the required front yard setback of 30.0’ to no less than (27.9’), and B. reduce the required 10.0’ ft. plot line setback for freestanding cooling equipment to no less than (8.5’ ft.) in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. 7. APPEAL OF PATRICK & SARAH POWERS for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-15, of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a (758 sq. ft. side and rear first floor, with 813 sq. ft. second floor additions), at the existing dwelling known as 36 KENWOOD ROAD (Map of Country Life Development, Block H, Lot 139, R-6 District) the construction of which would; A. cause the allowable building area of 5,895 sq. ft. or 25% to be exceeded by 125 sq.ft. (1,598 sq. ft. or 27.11%)in accordance with plans filed with the Building Department. 8. APPEAL OF DIANNA & LEE COHEN for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-15 and 200-31 of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a (48 sq. ft. first floor addition and 89 sq. ft. portico, with a 293 sq. ft. second floor addition, at the West front; a 111 sq. ft. deck along the South front; a 34 sq. ft. first floor and 22 sq. ft. deck additions in the rear of the existing corner) dwelling known as 26 GROVE STREET (Map Garden City Lawns, Block 48, Lot 43, R-6 District) the construction of which would; A. cause the allowable building area of 1,500 sq. ft. or 25% to be exceeded by 258 sq. ft. (1,758 sq. ft. or 28.30%), and B. reduce the 25.0’ required front yard setback along Grove Street to no less than (17.2’) C. reduce the 30.0’ required front yard setback along Meadow Street to no less than (29.9’) in accordance with plans filed with the Building Department. 9. APPEAL OF DIANNA & See page 48
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Continued from page 47 LEE COHEN for a variance of the provisions of Section 20031 of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a (48 sq. ft. first floor rear and 104 sq. ft. garage addition, with 47 sq. ft. covered porch at side; 15 sq. ft. Bay window and 159 sq. ft. covered porch, and alter an existing 40 sq. ft. portico, with a 656 sq. ft. second floor addition at the North front; 70 sq. ft. trellis and stoop along the West front yard of the existing corner dwelling) known as 24 SAINT JAMES STREET SOUTH (Map Garden City East, Block 123, Lot 9, R-8 District) the construction of which would; A. reduce the 30.0’ required front yard setback along SAINT JAMES STREET to no less than (25.0’) B. reduce the 45.0’ required front yard setback along MAGNOLIA AVENUE to no less than (43.5’) in accordance with plans filed with the Building Department. 10. APPLICATION OF MICHAEL R CROWLEY for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-46.C, of the Village Code, so as to permit the construction of a (390 sq. ft. one story addition with a 216 sq. ft. attached garage) (while demolishing an existing 317 sq. ft. one story attached garage) at the side of the existing dwelling, known as 14 BRIXTON ROAD (Map of Garden City Estates, Block 84, Lot 32, R-8 district) which would; A. cause the required minimum aggregate side yard setback of 18.0’ ft. to be reduced no less than (16.9’ ft.) in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. The Board may transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting. DATED: January 17, 2018 Garden City, New York 11530 Karen Altman Village Clerk
The Incorporated Village of Garden City does not discriminate on the basis of disability for admission to, access to, or participation in its programs, activities or public meetings, and has designated Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk, as Disability Compliance Coordinator. Persons with a disability who wish to attend a meeting should contact Karen M. Altman at least 24 hours in advance of meeting at: 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 (516) 465-4051 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018 GC 0718 1X 01/12 LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK NOTICE TO BIDDERS ONLY COMPLETE SEALED BID PACKETS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND MUST BE IN HARD COPY AND RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO: THE PURCHASING DIVISION Incorporated Village of Garden City 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., UNTIL 11:00 A.M, E.S.T., FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2018 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following: REHABILITATION OF WELL NO. 9 Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address. Rosemary Monahan Purchasing Agent Dated: January 12, 2018 GC 0719 1x 01/12
GCAA Basketball Results Week 4 Girls 2nd and 3rd Grade Standings
Team Cavs Celtics Heat Knicks Nets Nuggets Spurs Suns
Won 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Lost 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Score Nuggets 26 Knicks 12 Nets 14 Heat 10 Suns 32 Celtics 30 Spurs 30 Cavs 24
Girls 4th thru 6th Grade Standings
Team Nets Nuggets Spurs Suns Cavs Knicks Heat Celtics
Won 4 4 4 3 1 0 0 0
Lost 0 0 0 1 3 4 4 4
Boys 2nd Grade Standings
Team Cavs Celtics Heat Knicks Nets Nuggets Spurs Suns
Won 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Lost 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Boys 3rd Grade Results
Date 1/6/2018 1/6/2018 1/6/2018 Suns 16
Score Knicks 13 Celtics 8 Spurs 31 Cavs 16 Nuggets 11
Boys 3rd Grade Standings
Team Knicks Celtics Spurs Suns Cavs Nuggets
Won 3 3 2 2 2 0
Lost 1 1 2 2 2 4
Boys 4th Grade Results
Date 1/6/2018 1/6/2018 1/6/2018 1/6/2018
Score Knicks 27 Nuggets 23 Heat 43 Nets 28 Celtics 20 Suns 14 Cavs 36 Spurs 27
Team Nuggets Celtics Cavs Spurs Heat Knicks Nets Suns
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Won 4 4 3 2 1 1 1 0
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Won Lost Tied 3 1 0 2 1 1 2 2 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 0 3 1
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Score Knicks 61 Nuggets 39 Nets 42 Heat 37 Suns 50 Celtics 50 Cavs 49 Spurs 48
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Won Lost Tied 3 1 0 3 1 0 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 0 2 2 0 1 3 0 0 4 0
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Date 1/6/2018 1/6/2018 1/6/2018 1/6/2018 1/6/2018
Score Cavs 49 Nuggets 46 Nets 49 Celtics 46 Heat 41 Suns 40 Knicks 62 Wolves 57 Spurs 45 Pacers 43
Boys 7th and 8th Grade Standings
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Won 3 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 0 0
Lost 0 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 3
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DeSantis going for 2 of his 30 points On Wed Jan 3, the Garden City Boys Varsity Basketball team opened 2018 with a resounding 77-37 victory over Southside High School. The Trojans are now 8-0 and 3-0 in Conference play. In the Southside contest, Andrew DeSantis led all scorers with 30 points along
Pappas looking for the play call. with 11 boards while Kevin McMiff (12 pts) and Matthew Granville (10 pts/10 rebounds) both contributed double-digit offensive production. The balance of the scoring in the Southside game was done by Tyler Soutar (6 pts), Brian Wood (5 pts), James Cashwell (4 pts),
Tom Powderly (4 pts), Chris Jordan (3 pts), and Joe Scattareggia (3 pts) For the season, the Trojans are shooting a blistering 56% (187-331) from 2 point range, shooting 28% (34-123) from three point range and averaging 67 points per game. Andrew DeSantis has now scored 1038 career varsity points ranking him as the second leading Garden City scorer of all time and Kevin McNiff has close to 500 career varsity points ranking him as 30th all time. Congrats to Andrew, Kevin and their fellow GC team members
Garden High School Career Varsity Points Rankings
1. James Mastaglio- 1,114 points (Class of 1994) 2. Andrew DeSantis- 1,038 points (Class of 2018) 3. Dan Murphy- 1,031 points (Class of 1991)
4. Joe Leighton- 890 points (Class of 2016) 5. Bob Mahland- 844 points (Class of 1958) 6. Bill Spanos- 842 points (Class of 1980) 7. Pete Basel- 835 points (Class of 1989) The Trojans’ upcoming games are as follows: Fri Jan 12th at Jericho at 7:00PM (Conference Game) Tues Jan 16th at Great Neck North at 6:30PM (Conference Game) Thurs Jan 18th at Garden City vs Carey at 7:00PM (Home Conference Game) Saturday Jan 20th at New Hyde Park at 11:45AM (Conference Game) Friday Jan 26th at Garden City vs Southside at 6:30PM (Home Conference Game) Come out and support the Trojan Hoopsters!
Granville’s free throw is on its way
James Basile running the show
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GCHS Boys Varsity Basketball beats Southside, improves to 8-0
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GCHS Boys Varsity Swimming and Diving beats Levittown - East Meadow
In an exciting meet, GC Boy’s Varsity Swimming & Diving was able to get the win against Levittown-East Meadow on Jan 6th. The score was tied at 77 until the third to last event, the 100 Backstroke. In the 100 Breastroke, the team was able to place 2nd, 3rd, and 4th to put the team up, and then the win was sealed when the boys placed first in the 400 Free Relay. Congratulations to the team on this
week’s win. All team members did a fantastic job and really worked together and contributed when it mattered most!
Upcoming Meets:
The team has a meet this Friday against Port Washington-Roslyn, then the rescheduled meet (due to last week’s snowstorm) against Long Beach is set for Tuesday, January 16th. On Friday, January 19th, GC will compete against Syosset.
Freshman Aidan Gaffney swimming his leg of the 400 Freestyle Relay.
Freshman Cameron Yuen executing a reverse dive.
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Seventh-grader Ryan Sullivan after completing the 100 backstroke.
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Junior Liam Gaffney on his way to winning the 100 Freestyle. Junior Gunnar Burpee, Sophomore George Arianas, Senior Evan Jozkowski, and eighth grader Christopher Reilly getting ready to swim the 200 Free relay.
Sophomore Jake Newmark slicing through the water in the Backstroke portion of his 200 IM.
Coach Anne providing sage advice as junior John Kenny and eighth-grader Ryan O’Leary prepare for the 500 Freestyle.
Junior John Protano on his way to first place in the 500 Freestyle.
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VILLAGE SPORTS “Pinocchio” on January 28
Join us as Garden City Recreation and Parks presents Pinocchio, A production by Plaza Theatrical Productions on Sunday, January 28 at 1 pm in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall. Admission is $5.Admission is paid at the door but reservations are a must by calling the Recreation and Parks Office at 465-4075.
Adult Dance Performance Group
Recreation and Parks’ Dance Company’s Adult Performance Group will begin on Thursday, January 11. Classes are held each Thursday in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall from 8 to 9 pm. Anyone who is interested in learning ballet, jazz, and hip hop can join this group. The group practices each week and learns choreographed routines that will be performed in our annual showcase. This class will be taught by Felicia Lovaglio. The cost of this program will be $260. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave., or if you have a password you can register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net.
Family Fun Time on Sundays
On Sunday afternoons beginning January 7, St. Paul’s Field House will be open for “Family Fun” for Village families. This open time provides the opportunity for families to enjoy various gym activities in an indoor environment. The gym will be available for use from 2:45 to 5:45 p.m. each Sunday until March 4. This time is designated for family time only. No organized practices or workouts will be allowed. Although there will be staff to monitor activity, this is not a drop off program. We ask the elementary aged children be accompanied by an adult. For the safety of our users, no lacrosse or baseball equipment, or any other sport involving stick equipment will be allowed
Mad Science for Grades K to 4
Garden City Recreation and Parks is offering an afterschool program geared to children who are interested in science! Mad Science of Long Island is a company who provides a wonderful and fun learning experience while exploring different aspects of science. Each week of this 6 week session will cover a different topic such as “Lab Works”, “Slime Time”, and “Glow Show”. Residents of the Village of Garden City entering grades K - 4 are invited to attend. Classes will be held on Mondays from 4 to 5 pm beginning January 22. Each class is one hour long and will be held in the St. Paul’s Center at 108 Rockaway Ave. The cost for this program will be $130, checks only, made payable to “Mad Science of Long Island”. Space is limited! To register for this program, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave.
Adult Tennis Lesson Interest Form Now Available
Registration for the winter session of our Adult Tennis Lessons has now started. Classes are played at the Community Park Tennis Center. Our ten week, one hour class will cost $260. Classes will begin the week of January 22. Our Recreation Department offers lessons for adults in all ability levels. In order to create sessions geared to the needs of our residents, we are asking any adult who is a resident in the Inc. Village of Garden City and is interested in our tennis lessons to fill out the form below. Please follow the directions listed. -Choose the days and times you are available to play -Self rate your tennis ability -Either drop off or mail your application with a check for $260 made payable to the Inc. Village of Garden City to the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. by January 5.
Classes will then be made by grouping people of similar abilities according to the dates they are available. Your check will not be cashed until you are entered in a class.
Adult Ultimate Tennis Workout for Experienced Players
Recreation and Parks offers a nine week tennis workout program that drills experienced tennis players. This 1 ½ hour class is available on Saturday mornings at 10 am at a cost of $260. Class will begin on January 20. To register for this program, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.
Youth Tennis for Winter 2018 Registration Begins
We are pleased to announce the start of registration for our winter Tennis Program for children at the Community Park Tennis Center. Our class levels are listed below and a schedule of classes is available on our website at www.gardencityrecreation.org or at the Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. You may visit our office to register or register online if you have a password at www.gcreconline. gardencityny.net. Classes will begin on Monday, January 8. All classes will run for 10 weeks. Tots Ages 4-5 (not in kindergarten) and PeeWee - Ages 5(in kindergarten) to 7 Introduction to Tennis, emphasizing basic movement and striking skills in a fun game playing environment. Novice - Ages 6 to 7 Continued development of basic movement and striking skills on a full size court. Serving and scorekeeping will be introduced. Past tennis experience required. Junior - Ages 8 to 11 Extension of Novice Level program. Continued emphasis on striking concepts, movement, and skills related to tennis play. Junior Advanced - Ages 8 to 11
For the more serious, more advanced students. These lessons are offered in 1 1/2 hr time slots. Experience required. Senior - Ages 12 and older Extension of Junior Program, continued emphasis on fundamentals and skills related to tennis play. Senior Advanced - Ages 12 and older - For the more serious, more advanced student. These lessons are offered in 1 1/2 hour time slots. Experience required.
Youth Yoga Classes Offered
Connie McKnight, our certified yoga instructor, has designed youth yoga classes for ages 6 - 18. Each class in our ten week session is 55 minutes long. All classes will begin on January 11 and will be held in St. Paul’s Center. Any resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City in this age group is invited to join these relaxing classes. The cost of this 10 week session will be $ 105. The course schedule is as follows: Ages 6 – 8 Thursdays at 4:15 pm Ages 9 – 12 Thursdays at 5:15 pm Ages 13 – 18 Thursdays at 6:15 pm To register for any of these classes, please visit the Recreation and Parks Department at 108 Rockaway Ave., or if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline. gardencityny.net.
After School Open Gym for Grades 7-12
Beginning January 9, St. Paul’s Field House will be open for grade 7 – 12 for supervised open play. The gym will be available for use by this grade group from 3:30 to 5:45 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday until Thursday, March 8. This time is designated for 7 – 12 grades only. No organized practices or workouts will be allowed. The gym will be monitored by Recreation staff. For the safety of our users, no lacrosse or baseball equipment, or any other sport involving stick equipment will be allowed.
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Sunday, January 14th, 1:00–2:30pm 179 Oxford Blvd, Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2973064. $1,199,000.
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Sunday, January 14th, 2:00–4:00pm 138 Stratford Ave., Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2995292. $1,375,000.
Sunday, January 14th, 3:30–5:00pm 58 Washington Ave., Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2929647. $1,925,000.
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Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2979335. $819,000.
Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2978208. $719,000.
Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2983977. $649,000.
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Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2968523. $699,000.
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Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2977615. $825,000.
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Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2958751. $949,000.
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Garden City 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2942978. $849,000.
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Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2982477. $865,000.
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Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2971746. $1,048,000.
Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2968119. $1,128,800.
Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2981112. $1,275,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2977371. $1,299,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2991348. $1,428,000.
Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 3.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2921219. $1,499,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2938713. $1,599,000.
Garden City, NY 8-bedroom. 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2938302. $1,799,000.
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Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2975322. $1,348,000.
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Out of Town Listings Sunday, January 14th, 11:30am–1:30pm 137 Oak Street, Floral Park, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #22. MLS# 2995287. $689,000.
Baldwin, NY 2-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #11. MLS# 2982219. $389,000.
Floral Park, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #22. MLS# 2989469. $589,000.
Floral Park, NY 3-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #22. MLS# 2994403. $519,000.
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Condos/ Co-Ops Cathedral Gardens, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #27. MLS# 2982365. $599,000.
Hempstead, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #1. MLS# 2979071. $425,000.
New Hyde Park, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath SD #5. MLS# 2969142. $848,000.
Roslyn Heights, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #2. MLS# 2967444. $999,000.
Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2987095. $608,000.
Point Lookout, NY 3-bedroom. 2-bath. SD #28. MLS# 2943446. $1,799,000.
Wyndham Listings 111 Cherry Valley Ave, Unit M25 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath SD #18. MLS# 2986138. $928,000.
100 Hilton Ave, Unit M27 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2968890. $4,950/mo.
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