The Garden City News (2/2/18) by Litmor Publishing

Friday, February 2, 2018

Vol. 94, No.20

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Rockin' for Robotics PAGE 34 n Queen of Hearts PAGE 16

Leaf blower issue ‘blows over’ but outreach continues

RUNOFF WINNER

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

Deputy Mayor Theresa Trouvé and her supporters celebrate their victory over challenger Steven Super on Tuesday at the Walk Street Restaurant in Garden City. Dr. Trouvé took 184 to Super’s 169 votes in the Central Property Owners’ Association runoff election for village trustee. Pictured above, front row, l to r, Liz Kelly, Deputy Mayor Theresa Trouvé, Hope Kelly, Kathleen Sweeney, Esq., and Joe Caroselli. Back row, Gerry Kelly, Leo Stimmler, Andrew Kelly, Trustee Mark Hyer, Pamela Hyer, Arthur Anderson and Brian Pinnola.

Help with GC's anniversary celebrations BY BRIAN C. DAUGHNEY, VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY MAYOR In 2019 the Village of Garden City has two momentous events to celebrate and wants your help in planning appropriate celebrations. The Hempstead Plains was a flat, treeless 12-mile tract stretching from New Hyde Park to Farmingdale when Alexander Turney Stewart acquired the land from the Town of Hempstead in 1869 for $55 an acre. A portion of that land was to become

the Village of Garden City. At the time, Mr. Stewart was one of the wealthiest persons in the world, having amassed a fortune created from the first retail department store in the world. The year 2019 will mark the 150th anniversary of Mr. Stewart’s land purchase. The second event is the 100th anniversary of the Community Agreement, which resulted in what is now the Village of Garden City as we know it today. The Community Agreement originated in 1919, when the Village of Garden City was incorporated. At See page 26

On Wednesday, January 10 inside the Golf Club Lane Senior Center, the Environmental Commission hosted a special meeting on the subject of leaf blowers, targeting the use of this equipment in the Village of Garden City and the potential for restrictions on residential and commercial leaf blower operations. Ultimately, with discussion on the subject taking up considerable time at the EAB sessions for close to one year, the issue has turned into a moot point. The Environmental Board, led by its chair and Village Trustee John Delany, have decided to close the chapter on suggesting local legislation and turn the focus towards education and the potential for public presentations beyond the scope of monthly EAB meetings. The people of Garden City, Nassau County and other suburbs of America can be better informed of issues with gasoline-powered leaf blowers being used daily in their communities, but placing adequate and fair restrictions, either to protect the environment or human health, is likely to hold negative business implications for the landscape and garden/lawn maintenance industry as it exists and operates today. Last October 24 the EAB got the ball rolling on education initiatives, inviting residents to the Senior Center to hear from Dr. Lucy Weinstein, co-chair of the Long Island Environmental Health Committee and Dr. Bonnie Sager, physician consultant to the New York State Hospital System, as they spoke on the dangers of gas-powered leaf blowers. A month later at the EAB’s November 29 meeting, Garden City

High School Students Thomas Grlic and Aidan Pfaff, who were appointed on October 5 by the Board of Trustees to serve on the EAB, detailed their research on harmful effects including pollution and noise created by the use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers. Their research is supervised by Dr. Steven Gordon of GCHS’s science department, and the presentation set a stage for an EAB decision on proposing legislation. Grlic and Pfaff explained the noise pollution impacts on the human ear, plus the ways that leaf-blowers stir-up tiny particles of dust, dirt, animal waste, lawn fertilizer and other material. “Some of this material is so tiny that it is not filtered by the small hairs in our respiratory tracts and, thereby, pollutes the air breathed in by residents,” the students asserted. At the January 10 meeting Delany outlined a process that would have set up an eventual vote for the Board of Trustees on leaf blowers, which would be the result of one more goal that did not come to fruition: gaining information from the contracted landscaping and grounds maintenance company now set for maintenance of 114 acres of passive green space. Con Kel Landscaping of Floral Park was invited to attend the January meeting and share data and operational use with the EAB, including any potential for electric leaf blowers over the traditional gasoline-powered “backpacks.” Four members of Con Kel, including owner John M. Power attended the EAB’s November 29 meeting when Pfaff and Grlic presented, but they were unable to attend in January. Delany told the Environmental See page 24

GCHS Wrestling team celebrates graduating seniors PAGE 64 Boys Basketball undefeated in conference play PAGES 54-55

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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

Celebrating 150 years We are happy to see that the Village is starting early on planning for its 150th anniversary next year. The story of Garden City’s founding is unique and should be commemorated. Those who were here in 1994 for the 125th anniversary will remember the huge costume ball held at St. Paul’s. Attendees were encouraged to come in the fashions of the late 1800’s and it was great fun. There are so many different directions that the celebrations could take this time around, from costume balls to history projects in conjunction with the schools to carnivals for the entire

community. We’re glad the Village is planning to allocate some funding to get the ball rolling. We will be publishing a special issue to mark the occasion, probably late in the year, so we also are giving some thought to its content. (As we have been publishing almost continuously for 94 of those years, there’s a lot of material to sift through.) While occasionally there are skirmishes within the local political ecosystem, we hope that planning for village wide celebrations can help to bring people together over the next year.

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To the Editor: I have just returned from the Senior Center (5:59 p.m.) where I went to cast my ballot. Upon entering the building I realized I did not have my driver’s license. I read the instructions re: voting requirements. It clearly said that a US Passport was an acceptable form of ID. I told the person at the desk that I could get my passport but that the passport doesn’t have a person’s address on it. I was assured that it was acceptable proof per the written instructions left at the desk. I left and came back with my passport and went down the hall to stand on the line to vote with my passport. It came my turn after about a 15 minute wait and I showed my passport. Now I was told that wasn’t enough. I pointed out to the woman and gentleman that the information at the front door and at the voting place listed as acceptable forms of ID included a valid US passport. Now - I went in good faith to vote for one of two on the ballot. I didn’t have the proper ID but was assured that the ID I would be able to obtain quickly was the passport and that was acceptable proof to present. Well, it wasn’t. And the person from the CPOA offered no apology - as a matter of fact I thought he was rude. His solution was for me to leave, go home and find some ID with my address and come back for the third time. I would think that the CPOA would have a list of all residents at the polling place and would be able to look it up. A valid picture ID is a US passport. I was not alone - another resident also was not able to vote for the same reason! I wonder how many others were not able to vote? So, I didn’t get to vote - I believe that all residents of the CPOA would have had the opportunity to cast a ballot if the “officers” or “overseers” had checked the master list of residents of the Central Association. I believe that if the CPOA gave out the wrong information about acceptable forms of ID they were in a position to rectify their error

and allow all residents to vote. The CPOA has all the residents’ addresses available when they want to send out valuable messages to the residents or send out reminders to forward the CPOA dues. Doesn’t behavior such as the above appear to make an election invalid? Not all people were given the proper information or the opportunity to cast their ballots. Patricia Dolan

Honored by Support

To the Editor, I am humbled and sincerely honored to win the Central Section runoff election. I thank the residents for their support and confidence in me. I enjoy being a Trustee, and you can be assured that I will continue my commitment to you. I am anxious to get back to the tasks and challenges before the Village Board of Trustees and residents. Next up, we will begin to formulate a budget for the coming year. In light of the new tax plan adopted by President Trump and Congress and the State tax cap, we must be judicious with taxpayer dollars. Our department heads are preparing draft budgets, and we will again have our able Citizens Budget Review and Advisory Committee working diligently to help bring together a fiscally responsible and fair budget. Public budget meetings begin in five weeks; please attend if you can. Preservation of our greenspace for family recreation and enjoyment will continue to be foremost on my mind. This is one of the major elements of Garden City’s master plan. Further, I am delighted to see more and more historic homeowners in our Village renovating and improving their homes. To be clear, I would not support a proposal for any bans or promote requiring any special restrictions or permissions on these homes. Our Village is on the precipice of the critical decision on St. Paul’s School. I will continue to pursue an effective See page 27

The Western Property Owners’ Association (WPOA) is seeking candidates for officers, directors, and High School Student Ambassadors. All terms of office shall commence immediately following the Annual WPOA Election meeting on Tuesday, April 17. Candidates are being sought to fill four officer positions and three director positions on the WPOA Board. The president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer shall serve one-year terms expiring in April 2019. The three directors shall serve terms expiring in two or three years. Residents of the Western Section who are interested in being considered for an officer or director position can send a letter of intent and resume to the President of the WPOA, Gerry Kelly, 135 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 or email at gerry7th@gmail.com. The deadline is February 10. Candidates are also being sought to become student ambassadors for the WPOA. The Student Ambassador

Program is designed to introduce high school students to Garden City’s Village Government through attendance at POA (Property Owners Association) and Village meetings. For the WPOA, assistance at outreach events is an additional requirement because of our expansion of these programs. The WPOA has expanded its candidate applications to Chaminade High School, Sacred Heart Academy, as well as Garden City High School. Applications will be available at the school guidance office. Residents of the Western section can also assist the WPOA by volunteering for the Social Outreach committee. This year the WPOA will double our outreach events with gatherings at the GC Pool, Nassau Haven and Bird Sanctuary on the proposed calendar. Please email Gerry Kelly at gerry7th@gmail.com or call at 302-547-0800 if you are interested. Please visit the WPOA web site at gcwpoa.com or Facebook page for more information.

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The CMF Bridge Group is in its 33rd year and making plans for the card party. Standing: Grace Scarentino, Joan Kiernan, Rosemary Brown, Helga Otte, Fran De Angelo, Joan Cowie, Irene Christie, Evelyn Iagrossi Please join the Children’s Medical Fund of New York on Monday, March 19th at the Garden City Casino. Boutique shopping starts at 11:30 a.m., sandwiches, coffee and tea at noon. Nicole Brown will personalize gift items (think of Mother’s Day and Easter) to make your gifts extra special. Make your donation of $20 payable to

CMF. You can mail your reservation to Patrice Giordano, 312 Cambridge Ave., Garden City NY 11530 or call her at 516564-4854. Bring a friend and enjoy the afternoon and know that you are helping kids at Cohn’s Children Medical Center of New York, Northwell Medical System.

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Locust teacher named recipient of Fellowship Grant

Locust kindergarten teacher Erin Conlon (second from left) was recently named as one of only four state-wide recipients of a NYS PTA Fellowship grant in the Memory of Richard Gazzola. This is a $3,000 award for graduate study. “I am so excited and honored to receive this prestigious fellowship,” shared Ms. Conlon. “I am looking forward to expanding my content knowledge and pursuing further graduate studies.” Erin was honored at the January 23rd Board of Education meeting and is pictured here with (left to right) Assistant Superintendent for Business & Finance Ms. Dana DiCapua, Locust Principal Dr. Jean Ricotta, and Board Vice President Mr. Tom Pinou. Congratulations, Ms. Conlon!

St. Joseph Church Boy Scout Troop 243 Pancake Breakfast

Troop 243 2017 Summer Camp Unit The Boy Scouts of Troop 243 will be hosting their annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, February 11th after all morning Masses. Come down to the school cafeteria for a delicious breakfast with the family, take a chance to win a fabulous raffle, and support your local Boy Scout Troop all at the same time!! Adults are $7 and children 3 and over are $5, and all Cub and Girl Scouts who attend in uniform can eat for FREE!!

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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.

Bridge strikes in the Village

Although clearance height signs, including solar power units, are clearly marked in the area and the site of Long Island Rail Road overpass bridges, incidents of bridge strikes continue to rise in the Village. There is a slight increase in strikes at the Chestnut Street and Nassau Boulevard (at Merillon Avenue) bridges, however the increase at the Cherry Valley

Avenue crossing has been dramatic. “It has always been recommended that commercial vehicle drivers use a commercial GPS navigation systems that informs them of low bridges and non-commercial roadways, however, we have noticed that many of the drivers who recently struck the bridge stated they used Waze or other online navigation apps instead,” Commissioner Kenneth Jackson said. “Many of these apps do not have a commercial vehicle function, therefore they are often directed to roadways where they shouldn’t be or not allowed to be on. Some drivers used a passenger GPS navigation system which also doesn’t list non-commercial roads and low bridges.” Since October 26, 2017, the Police Department reported four bridge strikes at the Cherry Valley Avenue overpass alone, one of which resulted in the driver being transported to a local hospital with face and neck injuries. During that same time period, two strikes were reported at the Nassau Boulevard at Merillon Avenue overpass and one strike at the Chestnut Street bridge. A recent study of bridge strikes found the following:

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Tree and bench donation program

From time to time over the years residents have contacted the Village requesting to donate a tree or have a bench installed in memory of a loved one. We are happy to provide the coordination for this program. Interested residents can contact the Department of Recreation and Parks at 516-4654075 with their requests and to obtain information on the costs associated

with this program. Just recently, at the January 11, 2018 Board meeting, Trustees approved an appropriation received from various donations for the purchase of one memorial tree, three benches and four bench memorial plates.

Water meter replacement project

As of January 29, 2018, less than 2 percent (114 water customers) of the meters in the Village have not been updated to the new radio-read meters. These customers have been notified in writing via certified mail and we’ve also knocked on their doors to remind them. Each of these customers are being fined quarterly on their water bills, as per the Village code, until they upgrade their meters.

Whitehall Blvd. sewer main collapse update

Repairs are complete on the two recent sewer main collapses on Whitehall Blvd. The videoing of the main, after the work was complete, did show some deterioration along the line. The next step in this process will be to line the mains to prevent any further breaks or collapses. This work See page 10

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THE OFFICE CAT Pickup truck stolen: On January 24t a 2017 Ford 150 pickup truck was reported stolen from a Commercial Avenue business. Cell phone fraud: On January 24th Garden City Police Officers investigated an identity theft complaint in which an unknown person attempted to open a cell phone account using another person’s personal information. Suspended license: As a result of a traffic stop investigation on January 24th on Franklin Avenue at Third Street, a 38 year old Bethpage woman was charged with driving with a suspended license and uninspected vehicle. Traffic light out: On January 24th Garden City Police responded to the intersection of Nassau Boulevard and Stewart Avenue for a report of a traffic light malfunction. Credit card fraud: On January 25th a resident reported that credit card information was used to open an unauthorized out-of-state telecommunications account. Porch pirates: On January 26th a package delivered by courier service to a Wyatt Road residence was reported stolen. Wallet stolen: On January 27th a wallet was reported stolen at a

Meadow Street residence. The incident occurred during a tag sale. Another package stolen: On January 27th a package delivered by courier service to a Brompton Road residence was reported stolen. Backpack taken: On January 28th a backpack containing credit cards and personal papers was reported stolen from a locker at the Red Door Spa. Suspicious behavior: On January 29th at 3:25 AM Officers responded to a report of a man looking at a vehicle parked in a Keenan Place driveway. Upon arrival, the subject had apparently fled the scene. The subject is described as male wearing light colored sneakers, shorts, sweatshirt and a hat. Business burglary: On January 29th police investigated a burglary of a Commercial Avenue business. The burglar apparently entered through a rear window and exited upon activation of a burglary alarm. There is no reported loss at this time. Items taken from vehicle: On

January 30th a laptop computer and wallet were reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a Meadow Street residence. Wallet taken: On January 30th a wallet was reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a Wyatt Road residence. Leaving the scene: On January 30th Garden City Police Officers responded to a report of a vehicle leaving the scene after striking and damaging a traffic light pole at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Second Street. Upon investigation, a 56 year old Mineola man was arrested for leaving the scene of an accident and unlicensed operation. Multiple violations: On January 30th, as a result of a traffic stop investigation on Seventh Street, officers charged a male with driving with a suspended license, defective brake lights and unlicensed operation.

St. Joseph Parishioners place on honor roll Kellenberg Memorial High School congratulates the following students from St. Joseph Parish on placing on the Honor Roll during the first trimester of the 2017-2018 school year: William Bell, Olivia Basileo, Eileen Benenati, Nora Bennett, Ashley Boccio, Elizabeth Brennan, Emily Campbell, Sarah Campbell, James Campbell III, Delia Cashin, Luke Chatham, Griffin Cole, Kaitlyn Cole, James Cooney, Kathleen Cooney, Mark DaCosta, Marina D’Atri, Thomas DeLuca, Julie DeMarco, James Dionisio, Kaitlin Fravert, Claire Gaffney, Andrew Galligan, Lindsey Galligan, Jonathan Gardyn, Natalia Glebocki, Claire Graham, Shannon Graham, Ronan Hayden, Anneliese Horan, Patrick Ilardi, Edward Jansen, Hugh Keenan, Brian Knapp, Kaitlin Knapp, Thomas Landolphi, Ryan Lane, Caitlyn Long, Fiona Mackay, Emilia Montagna, Henry Noonan, Griffin Noumair, Brendan O’Brien, Bridget O’Toole, Julia Revill, Luis Salazar Garcia, Joseph Shammas, Katherine Shammas, Andrew Stemberger, Caitlin Sullivan, Garce Toler , Conner Wagner, Declan Welch, Eamon Welch, Jack Wilson,

Garden City Update “Friends build resilience. They help us endure the unimaginable. And they enable us recognize all the good that invariably pops up from all the bad.” - Alison Gilbert

From page 9 will be done once the weather starts to warm as the colder temperatures could negatively affect the process, according to Department of Public Works Superintendent Joseph DiFrancisco.

2018/19 Budget Calendar

Trustees adopted the following 2018/19 Budget Calendar in which all work sessions will take place between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.: • Tuesday, March 6, 2018 - Operating and Capital Budget Presentation and Budget Work Session I • T h u r s d a y , M a r c h 1 5 , 2 0 1 8 Budget Work Session II • T u e s d a y , M a r c h 2 0 , 2 0 1 8 Budget Work Session III • T h u r s d a y , M a r c h 2 9 , 2 0 1 8 Budget Work Session IV (if needed)

Blood Drive

The Garden City Fire Department, along with the Village of Garden City and the New York Blood Center, is hosting a blood drive on Friday, February 23, 2018 between 2:00 and 8:00 p.m. at Fire Headquarters located at 347 Stewart Avenue. Most people qualify as a volunteer donor, even if they are taking medications. You may donate if you are at least 17 years old (16 years old with written consent from parent or legal guardian), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health.

Board of Trustees meeting

The next regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting is Thursday, February 8, 2018 beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the Village Hall Board Room. Residents are encouraged to attend.

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ing to see if more of our guests at future parties have legal wagers on the game and if these wagers, which arguably require some skill in making picks, will have an impact on the level of intensity of watching the game at the party. If legalization extends to in-game bets made on computers and mobile devices on the continuing play, I can imagine that a small segment of our guests will be heavily engaged indeed. As for the game itself, my personal belief, which I think is shared by many fans, is that NFL games are the best spectator sport. At its best, pro football is something akin to a chess match played by large and highly skilled athletes. I do worry, however, that the pace of the game is slowed by an excessive number of penalty calls and by too many call replays that analyze minute distinctions in super slow motion. I would very much prefer that replay be limited to its original purpose of overturning clear mistakes by officials. We will see whether the league will be able to address this pacing issue. Inevitably, one politically tinged issue has crept in this year. I have few rules at the party, but one request I have made for a number of years is that guests stand at attention for the national anthem. I just think that standing while the anthem is sung is a sign of respect for our nation, our flag and the men and women who defend our freedom. My request has never been intended as political and precedes by many years the current kneeling protests by NFL players and President Trump’s critical tweets about these protests. It is a sign of our polarized times that I felt I had to do a Facebook post on this issue to explain my thoughts on the anthem. In any event, the Eagles-Patriots game should be a good match and I always enjoy celebrating with my friends Super Sunday, very much an unofficial national holiday.

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The Queen of Hearts luncheon on Feb 13 at the Cherry Valley Club supports St. Joseph School. Here, the children of committee members Maureen Cooney, Amy Ceriello, and Kathryn Rafferty get in the valentine spirit as their moms plan a lovely morning supporting Catholic education. Calling all mothers of alumni and friends of St. Joseph School! The Queen of Hearts luncheon will be held on Tuesday February 13 once again at the Cherry Valley Club in Garden City. Please come join us from 10AM to 2PM. There will be a drawing for several amazing Grand Sweepstakes prizes. Some of the prizes to include: 2 tickets to Dear Evan Hansen, and a navy cashmere cape with fox fur trim from The Pink Mink. Grand Sweepstakes tickets

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EPOA scholarship for Eastern high school seniors It is with pleasure that the Eastern Property Owners’ Association of Garden City (“EPOA”) announces that it will once again award a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior who resides in the Eastern section of the village. The candidates, or their family, must be dues paying members of the EPOA. They must be currently attending public or private high school and be attending college full time in the fall. The focus of this scholarship is community service. Candidates must be involved

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Angela and Tom Stallone On December 14, the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead held its Holiday Program sponsored by the General Program Department, featuring Tom and Angela Stallone. The Stallones never fail to amaze us with their variety of Broadway songs, followed by Tom absolutely astonishing the audience with his operatic arias. Tom has appeared with the Michigan Opera, New Jersey Lyric Opera, Connecticut Grand Opera, Opera Northeast, and The National Grand Opera. Tom has traversed the world sharing his powerful baritone voice with other audiences in Germany, Austria, and the United Kingdom and has made two highly successful tours of Italy, including a solo performance at St. Peters Basilica and

Conservatorio D’Avellino. Angela and Tom were childhood sweethearts and are married 38 years. Angela is a retired elementary teacher. Tom and Angela concluded the program with a holiday sing-a-long of traditional Christmas songs, which the audience thoroughly enjoyed. The program was fantastic and perfect for a holiday event. The coffee and tea time followed and those that attended could not stop talking about how they loved the program, and all who attended left in a holiday mood. If anyone is interested in joining the Community Club please feel free to contact the club office on Tues., Wed. or Thurs. from 9:30am to 12:30pm at 746-0488.

Penal Laws discussed at Irish Society Meeting The first meeting of the new year of the Irish Cultural Society will remind the audience of the hateful Penal Laws which tried to destroy much of Ireland’s devotion to the Catholic religion. The meeting is on Wednesday, February 14th at 7:30 p.m. in the Garden City Library, 60 Seventh Street, across the street from the Garden City Hotel. The meeting is free and open to the public. The speaker, Eileen Cronin, will build her presentation of the Penal Laws around an Irishman who was co-opted by English enforcers of the Penal Laws. Eileen will describe the Penal Laws and her own experiences with the secret Masses of the Penal Laws Era. Eileen Cronin returns to the stage of the Library, last appearing on February 12, 2014, when she dramatized her one-woman, first person show

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about her grandmother. Eileen has also appeared at the Library with Cil Cais Players. Many Nassau County residents listen to Eileen’s radio show, “The Long Ireland Show,” on Hofstra’s WRHU (88.7 FM). Her family, the Flynns, came from County Cork. Eileen has been recognized by the Cork Association as the Cork Woman of the Year in 2011. Eileen Cronin’s contribution to the Irish presence on Long Island are deep and broad. At the meeting, the president of the Irish Cultural Society, Clare Curtin, will invite all attending to march with the Society in the Mineola St. Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday, March 4th at noon. She will also remind the audience of the delightful Hofstra Irish Festival which meets on the campus on Sunday, March 11th.

BY GARY SIMEONE In the first program of its kind across the country, Adelphi University has opened a new facility, to help those who are on the autism spectrum. It’s called a sensory room, and it is part of the University’s Bridges to Adelphi program, which provides academic, social and vocational support to those on the autism spectrum. The sensory room, which was officially opened on Monday, January 22nd, will provide a calming refuge for students and others in the campus community who are on the spectrum. “It is an environment that will soothe students who otherwise might be overstimulated,” said Bridges director Mitchell Nagler. “Inside the room is a soft, textured floor, a sensory wall, suspended pouch swing, oversized beanbag chairs and low lighting.” He said that the room will be a place students can go to relax their minds and let themselves settle down if they’re feeling overstressed. The sensory room became a reality thanks to the university’s partnership with the Alabama based organization, KultureCity, which has created similar spaces in other venues including MetLife Stadium, arenas and zoos and other public spaces across the country. “The creation of the sensory room at Adelphi University will not only impact the students in the university directly,

but it also sends a message that our culture is shifting toward inclusion for all students, particularly in the higher education systems,” said Dr. Michele Kong, co-founder of Kulture City. “It was built with input from key stakeholders, and will be the gold standard to which higher education systems will need to meet.” Sean Culkin, a former Adelphi student, said that the sensory room will be a major benefit for those on the spectrum. “It’s an extremely calming room, which is basically meant to relax students,” said Culkin. “When you’re able to get a student on the autism spectrum who’s panicking to calm down and view their problems in order, you can show them how easy it is to get through what they thought was impossible.” He said that the room’s lights are kept low and that the colors aren’t intense which serves to help someone in a panicky state. “There’s also a bubble wall with water going through the bubbles which offers that added soothing effect.” Laura Madtes, a freshman at Adelphi who is on the spectrum, said that the Bridges program and the new sensory room have improved her experience at the school. “Both the sensory room and the Bridges to Adelphi program, have given me an amazing college experience so far,” said Madtes.

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Officers of the Italian Honor Society who organized the “stockings” drive with Ms. Yanira Chacon-Lopez (center). BY FAITH NIX, STUDENT On the feast of the Epiphany in Italian folklore, “La Befana” travels throughout Italy leaving candies and chocolates for the children who have behaved well and coal for children who

behaved poorly (similar to Santa Claus). Goodies are left in waiting socks. In December, with the help of Chipotle, the Italian Honor Society raised money to donate “stockings” to children from St. Brigid’s Parish Outreach. Three officers of the honor society and Signora

Garden City High School’s College 5 students who participated in the outreach efforts are pictured with Ms. Yanira Chacon-Lopez (center) from St. Brigid’s Parish Outreach. Brunetti gathered to assemble gift bags, which included coloring books, crayons, markers, toys, puzzles, and candy. On January 11th, Yanira Chacon-Lopez, a representative from the outreach program, visited to pick up the bags

and talked to one of Signora Brunetti’s classes about the services the program provides. Everyone was pleased to engage in a cultural activity to honor “La Befana” that also brought joy to 23 children.

Stewart students perform at All-County Concert

Congratulations to eight Stewart music students who performed at this year’s All County Concert at the Tilles Center at C.W. Post in January. Students must complete rigorous auditions in order to be selected for All-County. Pictured here are Stewart’s All County musicians (in alpha order): Haley Baschnagel, Samantha Fiore, Delaney Gunn, Ryan Kenny, Ava Lutz, Ava Milone, Saige Scala, and Julie Wang.

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The Welcoming Club of Garden City Who we are:

The Welcoming Club of Garden City is a well-established women’s organization that focuses on welcoming new members to our community, fostering relationships of long-time residents, supporting local businesses and raising money for charity. This year The Welcoming Club of Garden City is proud to support the North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center. Want to join the fun and make a difference? We invite you to join the club! For just $35 a year you will have access to lots of great events and many fun members-only clubs and events. Complete the easy online membership form today at www. thegardencitywelcomingclub.org in the “Join” section of the website. While you are there, browse the site for lots of great information about the club.

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Love (and Friendship!) inspired threecourse menu. Cost for this fun night of deliciousness, including wine and dinner and dessert, is $125 pp. February 12: Pajama Movie Night at Bowtie Theater Herricks Always wish you can see new released movies in the theater, but when it comes down to it, you are just too lazy to get out of your PJ’s? Here is your chance to combine all your favorite things together for one unforgettable night of comfort and entertainment. Please join us at a private showing of a current, feature length movie. This event is open to non-members, so bring a mom, sister, aunt or friend! Ticket price of $36 includes pre-movie dinner, drinks, popcorn, and candy. March 1: Book Club The next meeting of the Book Club will be Thursday, March 1st, at the home of Mary Beth Deierlein, at 7:30 PM. We will be discussing “Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng. Please join us for some lively conversation. If you offer to host the next event, you get to choose the book! Please contact Rachel Weber for further details rachelmwoodward@gmail.com

Over the last few months, a mailman on the west side of town was stealing credit cards and using the dark web (internet for shady deals) to obtain our neighbors’ personal information. The Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) would like to thank the Garden City Detectives, Nassau County District Attorney’s Office investigators, United States Post Office inspectors, and the Inspector General’s Office, as well as the various New Jersey Law Enforcement agencies and the New York City Police Department who assisted in this investigation. A special thank you to Garden City Police Department Commissioner Kenneth Jackson and his officers. The investigation into this case is ongoing. If you believe you are a victim of this crime you are asked to contact the Nassau County District Attorney’s Economic Crimes Bureau at 571-2149. In order to prevent damage to credit scores, and in light of this criminal activity in our area, the Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) will hold three upcoming events. Next week, it will introduce a new concept following up on the 2017 successful meet and greet gatherings. Meet, greet, and learn will be held on Wednesday February 7th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the new senior center and

on Sunday, February 11 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Repeal Restaurant on New Hyde Park Road (next to St. Ann’s Church). The WPOA asks residents to come and learn about their credit reports and understand the various web sites and brochures available to prevent identity theft. Every year residents can obtain three free credit reports (one from each company) from www.annualcreditreport. com or by calling 877-322-8228. WPOA President Gerry Kelly taught classes on identity theft for the Delaware Money School and the State of Delaware. Mr. Kelly was the former Deputy Bank Commissioner for Consumer Affairs in Delaware and developed numerous educational programs including understanding credit reports, preventing identity theft, and foreclosure prevention. The third meeting for residents on consumer education will take place during National Consumer Protection Week March 4 – 10. More details will be forthcoming, but the date is tentatively scheduled for Monday March 5 with food at 6:30 and the agenda starting at 7:15 at Homestead School. Residents can bring their credit reports to all three meetings for a review of information. Please RSVP at gerry7th@gmail.com or calling/texting Gerry at 302-547-0800.

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German-American School moves location to Long Island The question is: “Is the glass half full or half empty?” That is what German-American School is asking itself these days. After 50 years at 70-01 Freshpond Road, Ridgewood, NY, 11385 the Ridgewood location is being merged with the other three schools of GermanAmerican School Association. The few families that still had children at the Ridgewood location have been successfully merged with German-American School in Manhattan, Garden City and with the branch in Franklin Square. Both children and parents are excited to be in their new schools. The change of location was mandated by the changing demographics of the Ridgewood neighborhood; up to the sixties, Ridgewood had provided a new home for many German immigrants. But as they realized the American dream, they and their children moved away, making it necessary to move the Ridgewood staff and students to Long Island. German-American School Assn is a not-for-profit, once-a-week after-school

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Leaf blower issue ‘blows over’ but education, outreach continue

From page 1 Board their latest meeting was not intended to rehash the health hazards from noise pollution to air quality in and around Garden City. “We can argue until we are blue in the face about how serious those hazards are, but it is useless to go there with the discussion at this point. What we are looking for is the general idea on what, if anything we should do on the issue -- should we try to impose restrictions or not impose restrictions, and if did propose any restrictions what should they include?” he asked the EAB before the choice was made for education and environmental advocacy over any village legislation. EAB member and one of the CPOA directors, Evelyn Fasano of Cedar Place, showed her colleagues and the audience at the senior center some of the research she has collected on the effects of leaf blowers. “The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has a section of its website ‘What Causes Hearing Loss?’ and it was interesting to compare with gasoline leaf blowers and how loud other things were. I had already seen in my research that a decibel level of 65 was what a lot of people were agreeing with. Then I started thinking, the first step really is to prompt the professional landscapers to see what their decibel levels currently are. If you sit in traffic for one hour

you would probably get more hearing damage than with leaf blowers because from what I see -- residential and commercial in Garden City -- is about 10 minutes worth of noise. But then I had to contemplate all the issues germane to making our EAB decision, and the process,” Fasano said. One way to measure decibel level is the point of the sound’s origin; the other is 50 feet outside of that. She was clear on the difference in community layouts, even for individual property designs, and one example from her research was Greenwich, Connecticut where her sister lives, and Fasano says they are not too onerous. Other sources and communities to compare Garden City with popped up too. “There was a person from the site leafblowernoise.com who reached out to us via email. Santa Monica, California has a complete ban on gas leaf blowers, and in Maplewood, New Jersey they have proposed a ban but the local professional landscapers association is suing them. Also Burlingame, California has rescinded its leaf blower ban. This is all from random Googling but I asked my sister about the information, presented on the Greenwich municipal website. They do not state how their leaf blower ban is going to be enforced. She believes residents might call the police to report neighbors, but to me that seems rather

unsavory for us to enact. In Maplewood, one other unintended consequence of the leaf blower ban is acrimony in the village, with people suing one another,” Fasano explained. A December news story from NJ Advance Media on the Maplewood lawsuit, brought against the township by the New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association, claims $1500 fines for landscapers who do not comply with the ordinance, approved in April 2017, however the Association says residents and entities that violate other parts of the town’s ordinance, such as limitations on the hours during which the machines can be used, would not face any penalties at all. The NJLCA comments that in Maplewood under the new law, private residents, non-commercial associations, and even the town’s own leaf cleaning crew can use gas leaf blowers, and the township owns and operates five of the leaf blowers, the lawsuit stated. Fasano considered data that stated electric leaf blowers might be “noisier” than gasoline-powered blowers. In addition the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates what emissions from gasoline machinery is. Her point to the EAB on January 10 was how the city of Burlingame, in San Mateo County, has regulated leaf blowers while rescinding their ban:

“Their solution to rescinding their leaf blower ban was to have time when they’d certify the leaf blowers for decibel levels and also check if the models were EPA-approved. Then when landscape businesses would have those tests, their professional truck would display a sticker and nobody could question the equipment. In their case it was only a $50 summons to not be in compliance,” Fasano explained. She felt this was a reasonable level of restrictions for Garden City to consider. Another point of contention was the impact for an ordinance or municipal government position in enforcing a ban or certain restrictions. Fasano told her EAB colleagues “in Santa Monica they decided the police force was not going to enforce this and give out summons any more.” Trustee Delany had been concerned about this at the local level and allocating Garden City Police officers’ time and responsibilities (village resources) into the effort. “In 2011 they (the Santa Monica Police Department) wrote almost 1200 summonses and they collected no money because you’d have to have evidence: people with a camera, saying ‘there he or she is operating a leaf blower with a noise level above 65 decibels or outside of permitted hours,” Fasano explained. See page 26

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Leaf blower issue ‘blows over’ but education, outreach continue

From page 24 EAB member and former Village Trustee Laurence Quinn said there’s no standard the EPA (the federal agency) enforces on gasoline leaf blowers, and conflicting data exists from the Internet and various impact studies. “I don’t think we’d have much to go by and a concrete reason to limit gas leaf blowers other than the fact we have indications….Personally I would simply encourage people to mulch and not blow, period. I do not know necessarily if a ban of any sort or a ban on commercial use would be impactful on the environment,” he said. Private residents have the option of choosing their services and lawn/ property maintenance; self-selecting “to only use professional landscapers who do not have gasoline leaf blowers.” She says the effectiveness of those companies may be dependent on mulching lawn mowers, or clippings might be left on the ground. The financial viability of having electric rather than gas-powered leaf blowers was another consideration if any restriction would have been proposed. Fasano stated that certification and an evaluation process for machines being used in Garden City would have to have been part of an initial restriction, especially as technology continues to advance, but all things considered the

EAB could not move forward to recommend a change for the Village Board to vote on. She later said a plan now can include “kindly and respectfully suggesting that professionals (landscapers) use one leaf blower at a time instead of three or five.” But enforcement would be difficult, and other EAB members say the education of residents can spark that dialogue between them and the contractors. If there was a demand by enough residents, in essence the supply (limited use of gas blowers) can be achieved. Trustee Delany said trying to educate contractors wouldn’t be the best focus, while educating the community is. Another EAB member, Elizabeth Bailey, also performed research on the topic. One of the websites she viewed comparing gasoline and electric leaf blowers was Consumer Reports. “I was pretty convinced at this point in time the electric leaf blowers are intended for homeowners’ use. One manual said the batteries last for only one to two hours, which is too short for commercial people to get through a work day. I felt it’s not a reasonable option for commercial enterprises,” Bailey said. EAB member Leo Stimmler says he strongly supports education in the community, through the newspaper, events, and possibly further collabora-

Help with Garden City's anniversary celebrations From page 1 that time, there were three developed areas in Garden City – “Old Garden City” now known as the Central Section, with 50 homes; “Garden City East” now known as the Eastern Section with 160 homes; and “Garden City Estates” now known as the Estates Section with 160 homes. The current Western Section was mostly undeveloped land within Estates until 1931 when it formally became its own geographic section of the Village. Until 1919 two development companies owned and managed the unsold land within each of the three geographic sections. The three sections came together in 1919 to form a unified Village of Garden City. As the Mayor, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, I am asking you to help us plan and celebrate. We anticipate forming a committee of approximately 15-20 people, composed of residents and members of the Chamber of Commerce, our present and past Village historians, the Historical Society and other local institutions. We ask that the four Property Owners’ Associations assist us in recruiting two members of each POA.

The Committee will be charged with developing ideas for the celebrations. Like the Hempstead Plains in 1869 there is an open canvas to create one event or several events during the year - perhaps a weekend carnival or a more formal dinner/dance on the grounds of the former St. Paul’s School or the Cathedral or a seminar with the help of our historians, Adelphi University, our Library and the school system. The Board of Trustees will allocate funds in its next budget for these special events but the Committee should also investigate whether we can get sponsorships to help defray costs. If you have never been formally involved in our local government, perhaps this is your entry into our community. This is a great opportunity to involve a great cross section of our community: residents with children, seniors, professional event planners, amateur and professional historians. Contact your POA and volunteer or contact the Village directly by contacting Village Clerk Karen Altman via email at kaltman@gardencityny.net. We would like the Committee formed by April 2018 to begin preparations.

tions in spring with Dr. Steven Gordon and the Garden City High School. He’s opposed to a ban, saying the Garden City community is not ready for that, but information presented last October and November at EAB meetings offered eye-opening facts and words of caution. “I went back to my children and grandchildren living here in the village and I told them they need to be careful….sometimes I’d walk my grandchildren to school and we would walk right by the landscaping trucks and the leaf blowers. I don’t do that anymore, I stop them and insist they stop blowing and then we walk by. Education is very important and this exists as a very important issue,” Stimmler said. After nearly an hour of discussion and the valuable perspective of a Garden City resident in the landscaping business and operating in North Shore communities, Trustee Delany told the EAB he saw no reason to continue evaluating a potential local restriction, ban or leaf blower legislation. He asserted that it would have been a minimum for Garden City to adopt restrictions on leaf blower usage from June 1 to September 1, the summer months outside of leaf collections and spring and fall cleanups. Even this will not be proposed. The consensus reached was “trying by education” and spreading awareness.

The most ardent supporter of restrictions on gasoline leaf blower use in the Village of Garden City has been EAB member Nicholas C. Rigano, who works as an attorney. He brought up many of the publications on the health effects of leaf blower use in residential areas, especially on children and the elderly, and said there’s nothing negative about a ban or restrictions that outweighs the health hazards. “The real trouble for me is that the harm presented from this cannot be avoided. We can educate the people all day but the leaf blowers come in. Even if they service one Garden City property there are 20 in the neighboring area, and maybe two hours or more of consecutive work. The noise and particulates in the air are still there. If I am an educated resident and I tell my landscaper to stop but my neighbor doesn’t, then I am still impacted. The same, identical analogy can applied with second-hand smoke inhalation as that issue was all up in arms and the tobacco industry lost business,” Rigano said on January 10.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com From page 2 solution, and will advocate for a public presentation of the final reports from the current three St. Paul’s consultants. I firmly believe that residents should be actively engaged and involved in the development of future plans for St. Paul’s. My vision for the future includes fiscal responsibility, enhanced use of technology to lower expenses and improve efficiencies, and leadership that focuses on resident involvement, transparency and honesty. Garden City is fortunate to have so many fine employees, who help keep the Village’s wheels running. Equally as dedicated are the many volunteers in our community, who not only contribute to our government structure and our school system, but also help shape the next generation through such activities as sports, the arts, scouts and service to seniors. I thank you all for the good work you do. We have a beautiful and sort-after community; together, we can continue to see it flourish. The position of Trustee is all about people…not about politics. Theresa Trouve Deputy Mayor Village of Garden City

Thanks for support

To the Editor: There was a groundswell in the Central Section of Garden City this past week, and I was proud to be its posterchild. I spoke to hundreds of residents, both inside and outside of Central, and learned of real concerns within our Village. The more I heard, the more it reaffirmed my choice to run for Village Trustee. While we may have ultimately failed in our quest, our success came because we put forth an agenda that people rallied behind. In fact, they rallied around the message so much that there was only a fifteen vote difference between incumbent and challenger. On a cold winters night, a mere fifteen votes between the 50-plus-year-Garden-Cityresident two-term incumbent with an extended family presence in the Village and me, her challenger, with 8 years of Village residence and a small nuclear family here. Fifteen votes. A myriad of issues were repeated over and over again by the residents I spoke with. They included concerns that we will have Village budgets over the next decade of nearly Three-Quarters-of-a-Billion Dollars but no master plan for how to use those funds to enrich our Village; that our children are experiencing bullying in our schools, neighborhoods and online; that we haven’t been able to resolve our disputes with the unions that provide Village services; that the plans for St. Paul’s are being considered without resident input; that traffic in the Village is increasing at an alarming rate; and, that

no dialogue is opening on the impact the federal tax changes (and loss of the SALT deduction) is going to have on our home values and what we need to do as a Village to counteract that trend. While daunting to think about, a master plan for our community can address many of these issues. The 1919 community agreement that the Village operates under should only be considered our first master plan, not our last one. The realization that our Village issues will only go away with the participation of the residents has seemingly awoken many in the Central Section, and many have stepped up, just as they had in decades past. I thank each and every person who has joined the cause and supported me. Whether it was through casting a vote or hosting a meeting for civil discourse, I thank you. I hope this groundswell continues and I implore our Trustees to take note. If I had even a small part in that happening, I would happily do it all again. Win or lose. Steven Super

Donations needed

To the Editor: My name is Collin Plunkett and I am asking for help for my Eagle Scout Project. I am in Troop 243 chartered by Saint Joseph’s parish in Garden City. I am in need of and would greatly appreciate any donation for my Service Project. My beneficiary is Saint Martin de Porres in Uniondale, NY. The soccer field for the students is in need of major renovation. I will be working on creating a pathway to the soccer field. If you would like to donate, you may send cash or checks (made payable to Troop 243) to my address, 87 Russell Road, Garden City, NY 11530. You can also purchase a Lowe’s or a Home Depot gift card, so that I can purchase the supplies for the project. An electronic donation can also be made at http:// www.shop.troop243stjosephchurch. com/Eagle-Project-for-Collin-Plunkett_ c17.htm . Please put a return address on the envelope so I can send a thank you card. Your support, help and generosity is much appreciated. Collin Plunkett

Thank you, GCPD

To the Editor: I have been remiss for not thanking two members of the GCPD. A few months ago, GCPD officers, Francasa and Touey, came to our assistance when an auto accident occurred near our home. While we were just observers, I certainly noted that they were professional, caring and sensitive to the individuals involved and I just wanted to recognize their doing a job, well! Nice to have them, their GCPD colleagues and the GCFD watching out for us. Richard Williams

Proliferation of nuclear weapons

To the Editor: In my estimation and surely in that of many, many more people, I feel that so far, the World leaders have failed to respond effectively to the looming threats of nuclear war. Tension continue raising between Russia and the West. North Korea is totally unpredictable. Nuclear weapons, powerful intercontinental ballistic missiles threatening the entire Globe already exist and continue to be rapidly expanding in North Korea, China, Pakistan, India, and very probably Iran and....? Terrorists such as ISIS, Al Queda, Taliban, Boko-Haran, etc, etc., will not hesitate to use them in pursuit of their Machiavellian ideas and fanatic desires. I also believe that under these circumstances, international diplomacy is not working together which obviously makes the world security situation very threatening. The N. Korean regime of Kim Jong-un has not been intimidated. Now, he is trying to project a more friendly picture by taking part, participating in the South Korean Olympics. It should be remembered that in the early 60’s and 80’s there were moments when the United States and the Soviet Union came closer to catastrophic blows. Recently I read an article in which it was mentioned that in case that Russia and the United States went to war, in less than half hour 100 million people will perish. In one hour 500 million would succumb. Just the thought, make me shiver and more. Any mistake, distraction, erroneous interpretation, and even an angry outburst could trigger total chaos. Let’s remember what recently occurred in Hawaii: The wrong button was inadvertently pushed causing horrendous panic. The Scientists fear and predict that the end of the world is getting a bit closer. I hope and pray that they are wrong. We owe to ourselves, our children and their children’s children. There is much at stake: history, truth, reason itself. Ideally, each and every country that possess nuclear ballistics missiles should curtail, control its production and even destroy them although that is, unfortunately, a quixotic wishing. May God save America and...the world ! Antonio Moreno

Retire and give back to community

To the Editor: Retire. Many of us think about it. Or we think where we might want to move to in our Golden Years. But there may be another alternative. I first met Dr. Ed Lancevich five years ago, when he served as volunteer coach on a First Lego League robotics team, the Thunder Chickens, from Garden City. They ended up doing very well in competitions. This team, made up of several fifth and sixth grade students, had the support and guidance

of Dr. Lancevich, a grandfather and retired engineer, who raised his family in Garden City, while engaging in a distinguished career in industry and academics. When I watched Dr. Lancevich in action, I did not see someone looking at these students as children, but instead I witnessed him asking probing and directing these young people to think like budding scientists and engineers, often way beyond their years. Because of his love of engineering and teaching, Dr. Lancevich has gone on to be a founding board member of the Garden City Robotics League, a parent-led organization set up to promote the interest of children in building and competing in science and technology, and a founding board member of the Garden City Friends of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathmatics), www.gcfstem.org, a community charity set up to provide support to students and teachers in the Garden City School District. Ed also volunteers as judge for Long Island Student Regional Robotics Competitions. Last year Dr. Lancevich and Garden City High School teacher Vincent Pane became coaches of the first Garden City High School VEX Robotics Team, a co-ed program, which is now in its second year of competition. So, as I see it, you have another choice. Retire, move away, or stay and give back. Show the next generation what you have loved and learned, and see where it goes. Thank you, Dr. Lancevich, for the time and effort you have given to make our community a better place. James J. Lynch, M.D.

Stuck in the middle

To the Editor: Our recent federal government three day shut down, the words “Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right, here I am stuck in the middle with you” from the song “Stuck In The Middle With You” by the band Stealers Wheel from their 1972 album perfectly sums up current chaos and gridlock in Washington. Arizona Senator John McCain has been missing from Washington for the past several weeks. He may have made the correct decision fighting potentially terminal brain cancer by spending his remaining time with family and friends back home rather than participate in the ongoing Washington circus. Perhaps his voice of reason and willingness to work across the political aisle with Democrats could have made a difference. If federal civil servants face periodically face furloughs, so too should White House employees, members of Congress and their staff. Everyone should have been allowed to use yearly earned annual leave against any payless furlough days. Most federal employees work See page 28

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com From page 27 just as hard as their counterparts in the private sector. Many in the military, FBI, United States Marshals, ICE and Border Security put their lives on the line every day protecting our nation. They remained on the payroll but some will suffer from a lag time delay in receipt of pay for the three days in question. Providing retroactive pay for the 800,000 deemed non essential federal employees who were unable to work as a result of Congressional inaction is unfair to taxpayers. Since it was the Senate who refused to pass a continuing resolution to keep the government open which resulted in the most recent three day shut down,, shouldn’t they pick up the tab our of their budget? Both the President and Congress need to work together if we are ever going to put our fiscal house in order and end future threats of both sequestering and furloughs. We need to return to the time when Congress held budget hearings for each department during the summer. A real balanced budget agency by agency was adopted during an open process. Members of Congress, federal employees, the public, watchdog groups and media were afforded sufficient time to understand the full contents prior to adoption. Full federal budgets were adopted on time prior to the start of any new Federal Fiscal year on October 1. There are just as many good managers in the government as in the private sector. If their superiors would give them the authority and flexibility to manage budgets, they could find savings

without having to consider furloughing or laying off employees. Millions of Americans have cut far more out of their family budgets and managed to survive. Everyone knows that the thousands of Washington K Street lobbyists representing every conceivable special interest group work behind the scenes hand in hand with the White House, Congress and Congressional staffers in writing their own favored special provisions into every Federal agency funding bill prior to adoption. We can’t furlough the thousands of lobbyists who swarm around Washington like bees searching for honey. Hard working civil servants pay taxes just like everyone else. The White House and Congress should be held accountable for their actions, or in this case in actions, just as employees are at end of the year personnel evaluations. Voters can conduct their own personnel evaluations of both Congress and the President on Election Day. Both the President, members of Congress and their respective employees should be docked one full day’s pay for each day our pending full Federal Fiscal Year 2018 budget is not adopted on time. They need to perform this most basic requirement of their jobs, which is passing a budget on time, just like federal civil servants do on a daily basis. Why not end bipartisan gridlock and honor Senator John McCain while he is still alive. Pass a clean spending bill with no attached amendments for the balance of Fiscal Year 2018 ending on September 30th using Fiscal Year 2017 numbers. Larry Penner

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Leslie Dimmling (left) and Isabelle Smith, both of the Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter of the NSDAR, stand in front of their newly installed display which acknowledges the 100th anniversary of World War I. The Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is pleased to sponsor the current display in the Garden City Library about World War I. The display notes the fact that it is 100 years since the “Great War”. This war was a major turning point in the development of weapons and more lethal methods of destroying the enemy resulting in mass casualties. It saw the rise of airplanes as weapons, and the development of chemical weapons, as well as tanks and other dangerous instruments of fighting. Trench warfare also claimed many victims, often by disease and not by gunfire. Here’s what else you will learn: Who was the most lethal pilot in the war? How many victims did he claim, and

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Students master Italian cooking techniques at A La Carte BY ANDREA MIRAS, ITALIAN TEACHER

On Dec. 8th and 19th, Mrs. Miras’ eighth grade Italian students cooked a sumptuous Italian meal at A La Carte, a culinary school in Lynbrook. The trip focused on two of the five “C’s” of foreign language education according to the ACTFL standards: “Culture and Connections.” The students learned about the similarities and differences between the cuisines in northern and

southern Italy, and then had a hands-on experience creating different culinary dishes. Polly Talbott, the owner of A La Carte, started things off by explaining the importance of cleanliness in the kitchen and provided a tutorial on how to use the different tools. Ms. Talbott also discussed each recipe the students were going to prepare and its Italian region of origin. The students were divided into groups to work together

Garden City Middle School eighth grade Italian students worked together to create gnocchi al pomodoro at A La Carte.

at five cooking stations: Station A students prepared bruschetta (chopped tomatoesw over crusty bread); Station B students cooked gnocchi al pomodoro (potato dumplings with tomato sauce, the southern Italian way of serving gnocchi); at Station C, students cooked polenta (corn meal, served mostly in northern Italy) served with broccoli di rape; Station D students cooked chicken piccata (thin slices of chicken prepared with a sauce consisting of lemon juice, chicken broth and butter - butter is a common ingredient used in preparing the sauces in northern Italy); and Station E students worked on the famous tiramisù dessert (translates as ‘pick me up” because it’s so light and

heavenly, yet very rich in flavor). “It was a pleasure to see all the students working so well together,” said Mrs. Miras. “There was real teamwork as they read the recipes carefully and took turns sautéing the chicken, making the gnocchi, stirring the sauce and also whipping the milk and eggs for the dessert. The aroma from each station was incredible, and we all worked up a great appetite! When the food was ready, it was placed on beautiful serving platters. The students set the tables and enjoyed lunch together around the table. One student commented that it was ‘the best field trip ever.’ Everything was absolutely BUONISSIMO!”

The Class of 2022 displays their version of tiramisu.

Garden City Board of Education EPOA seeks applicants for upcoming budget meetings Cultural & Recreational Affairs Board Budget season is here for Garden City Public Schools and the Board of Education and district administrators have been hard at work planning for the 2018-2019 school year. Please note a meeting date change: the Board of Education’s March Budget Work Session #3 - Instructional Components Part I - has been changed from Tuesday, March 13th to Wednesday, March 7th. Below is the schedule of the Board’s Budget meetings – all are held at 8:15 p.m. in Garden City High School: February 6: Budget Work Session #1: Overview of Superintendent’s Budget and Revenues February 13: Regular Board Meeting; Budget Work Session #2: All Non-Instructional

Areas/Administrative and Capital Components March 7: Budget Work Session #3: Instructional Components I March 20: Regular Board Meeting; Budget Work Session #4: Instructional Components II April 11: Work Session #5 Additional Budget Review (if needed) April 17: Regular Board Meeting; District Budget Adoption May 8: Work Session; Budget Hearing May 15, 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.: Budget Vote and Election

The Eastern Property Owners’ Association (EPOA) is looking for candidates for the East representative on the Board of Commissioners of Cultural & Recreational Affairs. There is one East seat open for a four-year term beginning April 12, 2018. The Board of Commissioners of Cultural & Recreational Affairs consists of eight members and oversees development of the Village’s recreation program. The East representative will be responsible for meeting with the Commission (typically the third Wednesday of each month) and providing timely updates to the EPOA and its members at monthly meetings. If interested, please contact EPOA President Tom Hogan at hoganthomas@gmail.com. Please submit a resume

or similar information describing your interest and qualifications for this position. Candidates must reside in the Eastern section of the Village and be dues paying members of the EPOA. For more information on the Board of Commissioners of Cultural & Recreational Affairs, please visit the Incorporated Village of Garden City website at www.gardencityny.net. The Eastern Property Owners’ Association has been representing residents of the East since 1918. 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 (@GardenCityEPOA), on Twitter (@GC_EPOA), and on Venmo (@GCEPOA).

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Registration for Pastel Class with Arleen Urban begins

Beginning February 23, the Recreation Department will again offer an adult pastel class taught by Arleen Ruth Urban. This class is open to adult residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Our classes will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each Friday in Cluett Hall at St. Paul’s. The cost of the 10 week program will be $140 (Supplies are bought on your own- a supply list will be handed out at the first class). This program will teach the beginner as well as advanced student the art of painting portraits and landscapes/ still-life in pastels from photographs. Students will be given the option of dividing each three hour session between portrait and landscape, or they may concentrate solely on the subject of their choice. Demonstrations will be available as needed throughout the program. Each student will receive the individual attention required to work at their own pace and level of expertise. Arleen Ruth Urban, the instructor for this program, is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America. A winner of numerous awards, her commissioned portraits hang in the many Garden City homes. To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks’ Administrative Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. or if you have a password, you can register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

"Zumba Gold" Fitness Classes for the Active Senior or Beginner

Due to popular demand, we have added another “Zumba Gold” exercise class to our weekly calendar! Our Tuesday session of our “Zumba Gold” fitness will be held in on Tuesday afternoons at 3:30 pm at The Senior Center. Each 45 minute class, teaching the basics of “Zumba” exercise, is led by Felicia Lovaglio, our certified “Zumba” exercise instructor. This class is geared for seniors or the beginner adult. The ten week session will begin Tuesday, February 6th. The price for the session is $60.

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To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Mardi Gras Luncheon

Garden City Recreation and Parks will hold its annual Mardi Gras Luncheon for Seniors on Wednesday, February 7 at noon in the Senior Center. This luncheon is open to any senior who is a resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City. The cost to attend is $8 and reservations are necessary. Please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue with payment by Thursday, 2/1 to participate.

Special Events for February

Wednesday, February 7 at noon - Mardi Gras Luncheon - $8, reservations are necessary by visiting the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue by Thursday, 2/1. Wednesday, February 7 at 3:30 pm – Computer Help - The Garden City Service League of Boys will visit to assist any senior that would like to advance their skills or has a technology or service question about their computers, phones, or ipads. If possible, please bring your device with you. Tuesday, February 13 from 9 to 11 am– Property Tax Grievance by Legislator Schaefer’s Office. Please bring your questions and concerns about your taxes during this time. Thursday, February 15 – Computer Class, All about Your Android Device at 10 am – In this class you will learn everything In this class, you will get an intro to your device, learn how to access the Internet and your email, understand the settings, use the apps and learn how to get new ones, discover many tips and tricks and much more. Bring your device or just come and listen. Please note – this class is not for IPads or IPhones. Wednesday, February 14 at 3 pm – Cookie Decorating with the High School – Students from the High School will come with supplies to decorate cookies for Valentine’s Day. Please join this fun workshop! Wednesday, February 21 at 1 pm – The Weather and You – What are they talking about every night on the news? Historian John Ellis Kordes will visit

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to give us a basic understanding of the weather and how to follow the reports. Thursday, February 22 - Computer Class, Computer Kindergarten at 10 am – This is a slow-paced, user-friendly class for beginner computer users. We will cover turning the computer on, the desktop, using the mouse, opening and closing programs, understanding windows elements, getting out of trouble, and the rest of the basics needed to get you up and running. Register for any of the above programs EXCEPT the luncheon by calling The Senior Center at 385-8006. To attend the Mardi Gras Luncheon please visit the Office of Recreation and Parks 108 Rockaway Ave with payment.

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. 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. Wednesday, May 2 – Westbury Manor for Lunch and “Funny Girl” – Join us as we enjoy lunch at Westbury Manor and a performance of the ever popular “Funny Girl”. Lunch begins at noon.

The cost for this trip is $40, checks only, made payable to Plaza Theatrical Productions. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. 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 cancelled 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 Yoga for all Levels with Allie at 1:30 pm Chair Dancing with Felicia at 2:30 pm WEDNESDAY Exercise with Felicia at 10 am Chair Yoga with Connie at 11 am THURSDAY Yoga for all Levels with Allie at 11:15 am Meditation with Allie at 12:25 pm FRIDAY Exercise with Felicia at 10 am Resistance Bands with Felicia at 10:45 am Meditation with Connie at noon Tai Chi with Connie at 1 pm

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GC Friends of STEM Fundraiser: Rockin’ for Robotics!

Coffee & Tea by the Book: The Great Alone Garden City Public Library Tuesday, February 27th at 9:30AM In Person Registration Tuesday, February 6th at 9:30AM In person registration for Garden City Library cardholders begins on Tuesday, February 6th at the Reference Desk of the Library for the next Coffee & Tea by the Book discussion. The program will be held on Tuesday, February 27th on the Lower Level at 9:30AM sharp. Librarians Laura Flanagan and Ann Garnett will moderate a discussion of The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah. In this unforgettable portrait of human frailty and resilience, Kristin Hannah reveals the indomitable charac-

ter of the modern American pioneer and spirit of a vanishing Alaska – a place of incomparable beauty and danger. The Great Alone is a daring, beautiful, stayup-all-night story about love and loss, the fight for survival, and the wildness that lives in both man and nature. You can pick up a copy of the book when you register at the Reference Desk. You are welcome to bring your own coffee or tea. In person registration on February 6th is limited to Garden City Public Library cardholders. Non Garden City residents may register beginning February 20th if space is available.

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A guaranteed rockin’ time with local band Los Bad Hombres performing at Leo’s! From left to right: JR Fuertes, Joe Cupani, Dave Sanossian, and Rob Bradley. Garden City Friends of STEM and Leo’s Midway Restaurant (190 Seventh Street) invite you to an evening of fun and live music on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 8:30pm. Advanced donation of $25 per person includes a Los Bad Hombres ‘Gasolina’ CD and 5 raffle tickets. All funds raised will go towards STEM and robotic programs in the Garden City schools and community. Friends of STEM will also be selling raffles (2 for $10 & 5 for $20) for the following great prizes: • LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Robot

($350 value, donated by The Men’s Association). • White gold, diamond, and topaz necklace ($700 value, donated by J.E. Lund Jewelers) • Music lesson for new students at the Music Academy of Garden City ($200 value, donated by Music Academy of Garden City) No RSVPs necessary, and raffles can be purchased at the door. However, raffles can be purchased via www. gcfstem.org, plus a special “Advanced Donation” of $25 which includes 5 raffles AND a Los Bad Hombres CD!

Monday, February 5 - Sandwiches Monday, February 12 - Regular Meeting Monday, February 19 - Closed Monday, February 26 - Sandwiches

Revised March Schedule:

Monday, March 5 - Pizza Monday, March 12 - Regular Meeting Monday, March 19 - St Patrick’s Day Feast: Corned beef, cabbage and more. Cost: $15 pp Monday, March 26 - Regular meeting Bowling every Friday during season at Herrill Lanes. Contact Joe Leto at 248-9022. Poker players: check with John Marino at 248-1770. We welcome bridge, and especially

non-bridge, players, in order to expand the variety of our activities. Some suggestions: poker, chess, backgammon, other card games, cribbage, and billiards. Also you may come for just conversation, camaraderie, and to make new friends. Lunch is served roughly twice a month.

About the GC Retired Men’s Club

All Garden City men, 55 years and older, are eligible for membership. Annual dues are a very “expensive” $10. Meetings are on Mondays, and a less busy meeting is on Thursdays. Both begin at noon and end at 4:00pm. Check with the GCNews RMC schedule re upcoming meetings. In good weather we offer BBQ, bocce, shuffleboard, and horseshoes.

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Charles Lindbergh sculpture returned to Garden City Historical Society The Granville Carter sculpture of Charles Lindbergh was moved from the Garden City Public Library on January 23 back to its original owner, The Garden City Historical Society. The sculpture had been on long-term loan. The move was coordinated and completed by Bill Bellmer, Garden City Village Historian; Bill Garry, The Garden City Historical Society board member and Suzie Alvey, Assistant Village Historian and former Society board member. Now returned, the Charles Lindbergh will join another Granville Carter sculpture at the Museum, the bust of of Garden City founder, Alexander Turney Stewart. The Lindbergh sculpture comes with a tall base and a plaque that reads “Charles A. Lindbergh. 50th Anniversary Epic Flight. May 20, 1977.” The Garden City Historical Society, under the leadership of Society president, Mrs. Louis Ferraro, commissioned the piece from Granville Carter, a nationally famous sculptor who lived in Baldwin. Charles Augustus Lindbergh (19021974), an American explorer, military officer and U.S. Air Mail pilot, made the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean on May 20-21, 1927 at the age of 25. He flew from nearby Roosevelt Field to Paris in about 33 hours in a Ryan monoplane named the Spirit of St. Louis. Lindbergh’s feat gained him immedi-

Charles Lindbergh- Sculpture by Granville Carter- 1977.

Photo by Suzie Alvey, 2015

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ate international fame, with the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration in the U.S., bestowed on him by President Coolidge. He was honored as “Man of the Year” by Time magazine. The press named him ‘Lucky Lindy” and the “Lone Eagle.” The Lindbergh sculpture is available for viewing during regular museum hours. The Society is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, chartered by the New York State Education Department. It is dedicated to preserving the historic character, ambiance and unique heritage of the Village of Garden City, and educating its members and the public in preservation and history related matters. The Society owns and operates The Garden City Historical Society Museum, located at 109 Eleventh Street in Garden City. The Museum is an original 1872 A.T. Stewart-era “Apostle” Victorian structure. The Society’s Archives includes over 1,200 artifacts, which are stored in a temperature and climate-controlled room at the Museum. The Society offers periodic lectures and presentations to promote awareness of the Village and its history, periodically publishes a newsletter, Historical Notes, and maintains an Historic Structure Survey of pre1935 residential and non-residential structures in the Village of Garden City. For more information, please visit: www.gardencityhistoricalsociety.org.

Bill Bellmer, Garden City Village Historian; Suzie Alvey, Assistant Village Historian; and Bill Garry, Garden City Historical Society board member with the Lindbergh sculpture in its new location at The Garden City Historical Society.

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It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults at the Library Vote for the 2018 Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club Prizes

This year’s Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club Prizes will be decided by the tweens and teens! Stop by the Library in February and cast your vote on what you want your Summer Reading Club Prizes to be this year! Those voting must be entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2018 and are asked to only fill out one ballot. Voting will be open until March 2. The nominees with the most votes will be this year’s Summer Reading Club Prizes, so make sure to get your vote in at the Library!

VolunTeens: February Volunteer Hours

Volunteers Grades 6-12 can stop by to work on various library projects on the following days/times in February: • Mondays, February 12 and 26, 6PM-8PM • Wednesday, February 7, 4PM-6PM • Saturday, February 24, 2PM-4PM • Sunday, February 4, 2-4PM • Tuesday, February 20, 10AM-12PM • Wednesday, February 21, 10AM-12PM • Thursday, February 22, 4PM-6PM Registration is required and began Wednesday, January 31 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability.

Teen Advisory Board Applications Deadline Extended

The Tweens and Teens Department is restructuring its volunteer program for 2018. Volunteer hours will still be available monthly through the VolunTeens program while the Library’s Teen Advisory Board will require an application process to join. The Library is looking for tweens and teens who would like to take on an active leadership role to help advise Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta on what they want to see for their library. Applications to serve as an advisor or junior advisor on the Library’s Teen Advisory Board (February-June 2018) are available in the Young Adult room. The application deadline has been extended and applications are due by Friday, February 9. This program is for Grades 6-12 only.

Volunteer Teen Reviewers Needed!

Would you like to be a reviewer for the Library? Need community service hours? Then become a Volunteer Teen Reviewer! Review all types of library material, including books, movies, TV shows, video games, anime, and manga. This program is for Grades 6-12 only. Reviews will be used to update the Tweens and Teens Library Review Page (https://www.gardencitypl.org/ category/teen-reviews/). Reviews must be at least 300 words and items being reviewed must be a part of the Garden City Public Library’s current Young Adult Collection. One community service hour will be awarded for each review upon approval of the Young Adult Librarian with a limit of four hours per month. Reviewers will not receive volunteer credit if the review is not 300 words, the material is not a part of the Garden City Public Library’s current Young Adult Collection, or if it is believed that the reviewer did not fully read, watch, or play the material being reviewed. Reviews can be submitted via our online submission form, which can be found here: https://www.gardencitypl.org/submit-a-teen-review/. Please contact YA Librarian Laura Giunta via email at laurag@gardencitypl.org or via phone at 516-742-8405 x242 for questions.

Tweens and Teens Community Puzzle

The Tweens and Teens Department has set-up a community puzzle for tweens and teens to work on at their leisure. The current puzzle is a 1,000 pieces and the theme is World War II. Tweens and teens are welcome to stop by and work on the puzzle whenever the Library is open. The puzzle will be available to work on until it is completed, in which a new puzzle will be put out. After working on the puzzle, patrons are encouraged to check out one of the library’s tweens and teens fiction or nonfiction books about World War II, which are one display along with the puzzle. Stop by the Library and spend some time working on our puzzle!

Tweens and Teens Cork Board

The Tweens and Teens Department has set up a cork board outside the Tweens and Teens Room. Each month, a new topic will be posted, encourag-

ing tweens and teens to post their own response. January’s topic is “What’s Your New Year’s Resolution?” For February, the topic will be “What Book Do You ♥?” Stop by the Library and make sure to share your thoughts on either topic for January and February on our Tweens and Teens Cork Board!

Tie-Dye Science with Chris Buchman

Tuesday, February 20, 2-3:00PM Learn about science by doing tie-dye with science teacher Chris Buchman. This program will be held Tuesday, February 20, 2PM-3PM and is for Grades 6-12. All registrants should bring a t-shirt or article of clothing to be tiedyed. The article of clothing should be white and cotton. Registration is required and begins Monday, February 5 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens Movie Matinee Captain America: Civil War

Join us for snacks and drinks as we watch Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War. This program will be held Wednesday, February 21, 2PM-4:30PM and is for grades 6-12. Registration is required and begins Monday, February 5 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Pillows for Charity with Kathy Giouvalakis for Community Service

Make Pillows for Charity with Kathy Giouvalakis for community service hours. This program will be held Thursday, February 22, 1PM-2PM and is for Grades 6-12. The pillows will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House. Registration is required and begins Monday, February 5 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Stories & Songs of Ireland Garden City Public Library Sunday, March 4th, at 2PM Professional storyteller Jim Hawkins combines story and song with a variety of themes in Irish history, culture, and tradition. Many are humorous pieces while oth-

ers are of a serious nature. In the course of this performance, Mr. Hawkins encourages the audience to speak of their own Irish roots. You will be charmed and enlivened by this very popular program. Registration is not required. All are welcome.

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with C2 Education: Saturday, February 24, 10:00AM-2:00PM C2 Education will be conducting a practice exam on Saturday, February

24 beginning at 10AM. Registrants may choose the ACT, PSAT, or SAT to take. Registration is required and begins Monday, February 5 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org).

Tween Book Discussion

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle Celebrate the upcoming movie release by reading the classic A Wrinkle in Time and joining us at the Library for a book discussion on Thursday, March 8, 6PM-7PM. Participants can read the original book by Madeleine L’Engle, or the graphic novel, adapted by Hope Larson. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, January 16 at 9:30AM in the Children’s Room. Registrants must be in Grades 4-7.

How to Beat the High Cost of College with Barry Fox

College Financial Aid Consultant Barry Fox will present a program about financial aid for Garden City high school students and their parents during the program How to Beat the High Cost of College. The program will be held Monday, February 5 at 7:00PM. Registration is required and began Monday, January 22. Space is limited so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Children-’s LEGO Club

Tween and Teen Volunteers Needed Earn volunteer hours by helping out with the Children’s Department’s LEGO Club. The LEGO Club is an hour program for children in Grades K-5 and meets monthly. Registration to volunteer began Monday, January 29 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Evnetkeeper for availability. Volunteers must be in Grades 6-12 and will be asked to help with set-up and clean-up before and after the program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Volunteers can sign-up for the following Thursdays, 3:30PM-5:30PM: • February 22 • March 15 • April 19 • May 10

American Gothic and Other Fables Garden City Public Library Wednesday, March 7, at 2PM Grant Wood’s “American Gothic” and approximately 130 of his other works including many of Wood’s classic paintings depicting the pastoral life and landscapes of rural America in the 1920s and ‘30s will be featured in a major retrospective at the Whitney Museum of American Art this spring. Professor

Thomas Germano will give a visual presentation discussing the life and art of Grant Wood and his iconic “American Gothic” and introduce Wood’s other works that are included in this major retrospective at the Whitney. All are welcome. No registration is necessary. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Happy Groundhog Day

Did you ever wonder when Groundhog Day came to be and why? Groundhog Day actually began 131 years ago! On February 2nd 1887, Groundhog Day, featuring a rodent meteorologist, was celebrated for the first time at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. According to tradition, if a groundhog comes out of its hole on this day and sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather; no shadow means an early spring. Groundhog Day has its roots in the ancient Christian tradition of Candlemas Day, when clergy would bless and distribute candles needed for winter. The candles represented how long and cold the winter would be. Germans expanded on this concept by selecting an animal–the hedgehog–as a means of predicting weather. Once they came to America, German settlers in Pennsylvania continued the tradition, although they switched from hedgehogs to groundhogs, which were plentiful in the Keystone State. So now that we know, let’s keep our fingers crossed that Punxsutawney Phil (the official Groundhog) does not see his shadow and that we have an early spring! (http:// www.history.com/this-day-in-history/ first-groundhog-day) The Children’s Room has several books on Groundhog day available, including: Groundhog Day by Lisa Herrington, The Groundhog Day Book of Facts and Fun by Wendie Old, Grumpy Groundhog by Maureen Wright, and The Groundhog Stays Up Late by Margery Cuyler.

Storytime and Book Discussion Registrations

Registration for Winter storytimes and book discussions began on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. 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. A new storytime addition Evening Pajama Time for working parents will be held on the following Thursdays in March: 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 7:00 PM. This program will be for children ages 3-6 and registration online at Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) is required beginning Tuesday, February 13 at 9:30 AM. You must do a separate registration for each child you want enrolled in the program.

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. ***Program schedules are subject to change***

Book Discussions

Registration for book discussions in the Children’s Room began on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Non-residents can register beginning Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 9:30 AM. Please arrive promptly. 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, 4 -6 PM. 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, - 4 - 6 PM. Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate will be discussed. A fun science program with science teacher Chris Buchman will follow the book discussion. 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 10:00 AM-10:45 AM, and for children ages 18-29 months and an adult caregiver from 11:00 AM-11:45 AM. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, February 5, 2018 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 to 5PM 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, 2018 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 AM-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 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. *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.

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.

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.

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Christmas celebrations at St. Joseph School’s After School Program

In December, the students who participate in St. Joseph School’s After School Program were very busy with festivities and fun! The program, known at the school as GRASP, took celebrating Christmas seriously throughout the month. The variety of activities included gingerbread house decorating, a Christmas pajama party, cookie baking, and a marathon of Christmas movie classics. As you can tell, GRASP is not your ordinary after school program! Not only is it a place where students are secure and safe after regular school hours, but also one where homework is completed, friendships are formed, and fun

activities are an everyday occurrence. GRASP is designed to work around the busy schedules of SJS families. Students can attend every day or only one or two days a year - it is entirely up to the needs of student families. Janice Bateman, the organizer of GRASP, also has big plans for the coming weeks! She is planning a Little Mermaid afternoon celebration in late January and a Mardi Gras party for the week of Ash Wednesday in February. For more information on St. Joseph School, please visit www.st-josephschool.com or join us for our Open House during Catholic School’s Week on January 28th from 10-1.

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Chaminade students accepted to early decision programs

Row 1: Thomas Raman of Bethpage, SUNY Maritime; Angelo Bovino of Manhasset, Franklin & Marshall College; Jack Valentino of Huntington, Bates College; Walter Szczech of Franklin Square, Cornell University; Christopher Martello of Rockville Centre, SUNY Geneseo; Connor Crennan of Garden City, Tufts University; Alexander Lawton of Locust Valley, Boston University; J.T. Carlstrom of Garden City, University of Miami; Zachary Bortko of Massapequa Park, Sacred Heart University. Row 2: John Michael Magloire of Hewlett, Northwestern University; William Takes of Rockville Centre, Vanderbilt University; Neil Sathi of Port Jefferson, Cornell University; Frank Mattimoe of Stony Brook, New York University Shanghai; Tyler Ryan of Garden City, Stevens Institute of Technology; Jason Tsarouhis of Huntington, Stevens Institute of Technology; Nicholas Plante of West Hempstead, University of Pennsylvania; Anthony Montalbano of Huntington, Fordham University; John Napolitano of Great Neck, Bucknell University. Row 3: Peter Camporeale of Rockville Centre, University of Chicago; Michael Tersigni of Lloyd Harbor, New York University; Matthew Braun of Locust Valley, Lehigh University; John Dingham of Garden City, Providence College; Frank Marinello of Merrick, Duke University; Kieran Laurie of Rockville Centre, College of the Holy Cross; Liam Widell of Garden City, The College of William & Mary; Christian DiMaio of Glen Head, Villanova University; John Bennett of St. James, Rochester Institute of Technology. Not pictured: Matthew Ahearn of West Islip, Connecticut College; Andrew Bonafede of Bay Shore, Duke University; Colin Hanley of Rockville Centre, Wesleyan University; Connor Johnsto, of Manhasset, Tulane University; Luke Pojero of Plainview, University of Richmond. More than 30 Chaminade High School seniors who applied to colleges, universities, and service academies through Early Decision programs have been accepted to their respective institutions. Five are from Garden City. A highly selective process – and highly anticipated by those who applied – Early Decision is a binding agreement between the applicant and the school. Most schools ask for Early Decision applications in November and notify candidates in December – well ahead

of the typical January filing deadline and early spring notification for regular decision applicants. Students were accepted to 25 institutions including several Ivy League schools, and renowned universities and colleges. President Bro. Thomas Cleary, S.M. ’81, said, “These accomplishments by our young men reflect the hard work they demonstrate every day at Chaminade, and the kind of commitment they’ll show at college. We congratulate them and can’t wait to see

where their future studies bring them.” According to the College Board, Early Decision applicants should be as sure as possible that theirs is the first and right choice for higher education, meets or surpasses GPA, class rank, or SAT scores specific to the school’s admission profile and has a consistent academic record. “Now more than ever, it’s a challenge to gain Early Decision acceptance to colleges and universities,” said Mr. Daniel Petruccio, Chaminade Assistant

Principal of Guidance. “Thousands of applicants vie for just a handful of seats – even as they tend to their daily coursework in high school. We’re proud that this group of exceptional men achieved what they set out to do.” The Chaminade Family congratulates these students as they prepare for the next step in their academic careers! A total of 65 Chaminade seniors applied to college through Early Decision agreements. They are still waiting for a response from their schools.

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff AGAINST LUIS E. ROBAYO, Jr., et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated November 28, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on February 20, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 135 SECOND STREET, GARDEN CITY, NY 11530. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Garden City, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 34, BLOCK 147, LOT 248. Approximate amount of judgment $1,261,858.05 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 11479/09. ALEXANDRA HENNESSY, ESQ., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 GC 0723 4X 01/19,26,02/02,09 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Kathleen M Higdon LLC ; Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 1/23/2018. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY is designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 105 Mulberry Ave Garden City NY 11530. Purpose: any lawful purpose. GC 0727 6X 02/02,09,16,23,3/02,09 LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY NOTICE OF FILING OF 2018 VILLAGE ASSESSMENT ROLL AND OF MEETING OF BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING COMPLAINTS IN RELATION TO ASSESSMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2018 Pursuant to Section 1406 of the Real Property Tax Law, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Assessor has complet-

L E G A L ed the assessment roll of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, New York, for the year 2018, and filed the same with the Village Clerk of said Village at his office in the Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York, where it may be seen and examined by any person during business hours until the 27th day of February, 2018, and that on said 27th day of February, 2018, between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. the Assessor and at least a majority of the members of the Board of Trustees, constituting the Board of Review, will meet in said Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue in said Village, for the purpose of hearing complaints in relation to assessments. Karen M. Altman CLERK OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK Dated: Garden City, New York January 30, 2018 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 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. GC 0728 1x 02/02

PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that commencing on February 20th, 2018, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by February 15th, 2018 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as

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defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 2017 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $125.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny. gov/526/County-Treasurer Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 20th day of February 2018 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer. A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: http://www.nassaucountyny. gov/DocumentCenter/View/17674 A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 15,2018. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715. Dated: January 23, 2018 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, NewYork TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the

maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer

as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates. 2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. 3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited. Dated: January 23, 2018 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York GC 0729 1X 02/02/2018

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Upcoming GCPTA Meetings

Tuesday, 2/6 - Joint Primary (Hemlock, Homestead, and Locust) meeting at Homestead at 9:30 am. General membership vote is scheduled to take place at this meeting to approve PTA Grants to GCPS.

GCPTA Executive Board Openings

“When you are asked if you can do a job tell ‘em, ‘Certainly I can!’ Then get busy and find out how to do it.” Theodore Roosevelt We invite our community to help with the important task of filling the PTA Executive Committee for the 201819 school year. If you would like to nominate yourself or a potential candidate for one or more of the open positions, please fill out a nomination form via gardencitypta.org website, or contact Pat Aprigliano, Executive Vice President at executivevp@gardencitypta.org. The deadline for submissions is February 16, 2018. President-Elect oversees the work of PTA Standing Committees and maintains the PTA Policies and Procedures Manual. The President-Elect works closely with the president allowing for adequate training and preparation for the subsequent years responsibilities. The president-elect succeeds the President after a one-year term. Executive Vice President aides the President helping wherever needed. The Executive Vice President oversees the work of the PTA Nominating Committee and the selection of PTA parent members serving on the district’s Site-Based and Interview Committees. The Executive Vice President is the Chair of the Bylaws Committee if convened during their term. Vice President Legislation oversees the work of the Legislation Committee responsible for providing information to members about proposed legislation, regulatory issues, and local decision-making affects the health, welfare, safety and education of children. This includes providing members information on how the school district’s budget impacts school curricular and extra-

curricular programs. The Legislation Committee works closely with the PTA’s Health & Safety and Curriculum Committees and district administration Vice President Curriculum is the Chair of the PTA Curriculum Committee. This committee has representatives from each of the seven schools. The Curriculum Committee keeps our membership up-to-date on various curriculum and instruction topics including but not limited to: learning standards, assessments and grading, and co-curricular activities throughout the district. The committee works closely with the district administration and provides a conduit for the school community to provide feedback on topics addressed by this committee. School Directors for Middle School, Stratford, Hemlock, Homestead, Locust - School Directors are the direct link to our membership. Directors bring the concerns and issues of their school and parents to the attention of the Executive Committee. School Directors work closely with building administration to oversee the work of the PTA in each of our seven schools. The director is also responsible to facilitate the work of school-based committees under the direction of building administration.

Legislation Committee: Guess what time it is? Yep, school budget time!

Don’t think this matters to you? Think again! Decisions made in the upcoming weeks and presented to the voters on May 15th could have an impact on your child’s school day next year. Connect with PTA on social media for real time updates. Also, check out our handy infographic at bit.ly/BudgetBasics2018. What is a school budget? A school budget is a school district’s annual financial plan. It is an expression in dollars of how a district’s anticipated revenues are allocated to its educational programs, co-curricular and extra-curricular offerings, and operations. A district’s school budget has a direct effect on the quality of a child’s education and school experience. In New York State,

public school budgets are highly regulated and mandated by state law. (GC PTA Budget Basics Infographic bit.ly/ BudgetBasics2018)

PTA at the BOE

The next six Board of Education sessions will discuss the topic of the 20182019 School Budget. Please attend these critical discussions. Tuesday, 2/6 - Board of Education Budget Work Session #1: Overview of Superintendent’s Proposed 2018-19 School Budget and Revenues at GCHS Library at 8:15 p.m.

Attention Elementary Parents

Wednesday and Thursday, 2/7 and 2/8 - Stratford Musical “Beauty & The Beast” at Stratford Auditorium. Morning shows at 9:30 am and evening shows 7:00 pm (make-up day: Friday, 2/9)

Attention High School Parents

Friday, 2/2 - Sophomores “Teens on the Job: Shadow Day” Friday, 2/9 - March SAT (No Subject Tests) Registration deadline

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.

National PTA Wellness: February is American Heart Health Month

Give yourself the best Valentine’s Day gift, a healthy heart. Learn more about cardiovascular medication “Five Myths and Facts: The Truth About Cardiovascular Medications” and visit millionhearts.hhs.gov. Here’s an example to take to heart: MYTH: I feel fine, so I can stop taking my medication. FACT: For your medication to work properly, you should always take it as prescribed. Never stop taking medica-

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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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Troop #1242 hosts annual “Daisy Scout Teddy Bear Pajama Night!”

Daisy Scouts enjoy cupcake decorating

Brownie Troop 1242 ended the evening after all the other Scouts left with a cupcake celebration

BY REGINA MORAN This past Friday evening, Brownie Troop 1242 played host to over 90 Daisy Scouts as they hosted the annual “Daisy Scout Teddy Bear Pajama Night” at Stratford School. The girls in Troop 1242 had various craft stations set up throughout the Stratford cafeteria. As the Daisies arrived with their favorite stuffed animal, they were greeted by members of the troop who had four different crafts set up at eight tables. Participants of the evening’s event

Helping the Daisy Scouts with the crafts

The girls pose with their crafts

were asked by Troop 1242 to bring a children’s book to donate to The Book Fairies of Freeport. 8 boxes of children’s books were collected! Throughout the evening the Daisies made aprons for their stuffed animals, decorated cupcakes, and made a banner for their SWAPS (Special Watchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere!) To see girls of various ages working together and enjoying each other’s company, made this a truly special night for all the girls.

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Troop members Elsie Ross, Giulia Ucinski, and Amelia Moran get a helping hand from sister Troop 1362 in crafting with the Daisy Scouts. Troop members Cassidy Wilde and Kaitlyn Turley helping Daisy Scouts make their aprons.

Troop members making swaps with their sister scouts

Girl Scouts closed out the evening with a song and the pledge

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Cathedral fundraiser for The INN draws a crowd

Left to right: Dean Sniffen, Amanda Lin and Lina Chen of Taku, and Jean Kelly, Executive Director of The INN. Taku’s owner Suki Li (not pictured) donated large trays of sushi to the event The Cathedral of the Incarnation hosted another successful fundraiser for The INN in early January, raising nearly $8,000 with a Twelfth Night cocktail party. The event was sponsored by the Cathedral, Culinary Heights, Inc., Taku Asian Bistro, Go Greek and individual sponsors. Yet with more than double the expected attendance, last minute assistance was needed from Garden City Pizza to feed the 140 attendees. The event was held at the Cathedral’s See House, an elegant Victorian-era mansion which was still decorated for Christmas. The party followed a concert by the Cathedral Choirs in celebration of the close of the 12 days of Christmas. It was a frigid night, just days after a heavy snowstorm, yet there were over 200 people in attendance at the concert. The Twelfth Night concert has become a new tradition for the Cathedral Choirs. The service, which featured carols and hymns, has typically been followed by a reception for attendees. This year, the Cathedral decided to use the reception to raise money for The INN

as part of a burgeoning partnership with the local non-profit. The INN (The Interfaith Nutrition Network) addresses the issues of hunger and homelessness on Long Island by providing food, shelter, long-term housing, and supportive services in a dignified and respectful manner for those who seek their help. A new cathedral initiative called “INNcarnation” is an effort to increase financial and volunteer support from the Cathedral to The INN. The Cathedral has committed to bringing ten volunteers to serve at the Mary Brennan INN once a month. A percentage of the income raised by parish pledge drives will go to The INN. INNcarnation events such as the Twelfth Night cocktail party will raise money for The INN while bringing community members together and promoting local businesses. The Twelfth Night cocktail party featured sushi platters from Taku Asian Bistro, crudité and hors d’oeuvres from Culinary Heights, Inc., and pita and dips from Go Greek. Colleen and Brian O’Neill sponsored the full bar. Susan

Greg Bavaro, center, owner of Garden City Pizza, with Jean Kelly and Dean Sniffen. Bavaro provided last minute food when the attendance doubled

Jean Kelly, Executive Director of The INN, and the Very Rev. Michael Sniffen, Dean of the Cathedral, addressing the crowd MacDonald donated money to hire a professional bartender. Yet at the last minute, it seemed that it might not be enough to feed the large, festive crowd. The rush on tickets in the 24 hours leading up to the event combined with tickets purchased at the door by those attending the concert, resulted in double the expected attendance. Susan MacDonald was on the phone in minutes to ask for a quick rescue from Garden City Pizza. Greg Bavaro, owner, and Kevin Hoffman, manager, not only sent two deliveries to the event at lightening speed, but also provided a 25% discount and donated a tray of appetizers. Cathedral members George and Roshni Stephanos picked up the tab to ensure that the money would not be lost to The INN. The Rev. Michael Delaney, Canon Pastor at the Cathedral, jumped behind the bar to sling drinks alongside the bartender and speed up the line.

The Very Rev. Michael Sniffen, Dean of the Cathedral, and Jean Kelly, Executive Director of The INN, addressed the crowd, thanking them for their support. Ms. Kelly spoke about how donations are especially needed in the winter months, when many homeless men, women and children are at risk from the freezing temperatures. She told the story of a recent loss of heat at a shelter, which meant The INN needed to find rooms for guests at a local hotel. She commended the attendees at the event for their dedication, and praised the residents of Garden City and members of the Cathedral in particular for their generosity. Dean Sniffen told the crowd, “Epiphany is a season of divine light and you have helped make this night very bright indeed. Your presence and your support bring more light into our community and the lives of our neighbors served by The INN. You are participating in God’s work and you are a blessing.” The first of the INNcarnation events took place in November. A brunch sponsored by Walk Street, the event raised over $7,000. Walk Street donated the food, while The Arning Family supplied champagne for mimosas. This allowed the Cathedral to donate 100% of the ticket proceeds directly to The INN. The Twelfth Night event brought the total money raised by INNcarnation events to $15,000. The next event will be a brunch, again generously sponsored by Walk Street, on June 10th at 11 AM. This time the brunch will be held in the outdoor courtyard at the Mercer School of Theology on the Cathedral’s campus. Live music will accompany the brunch. Tickets will be $60 each and all proceeds will go directly to The INN. Tickets are available now at INNcarnationJuneBrunch.Eventbrite. com.

Jean Kelly and Dean Sniffen with Mary Zimmer, owner of Culinary Heights, Inc., who donated hors d’oeuvres and appetizers

Mayor Brian Daughney, Deputy Mayor Theresa Trouvé, Special Police Captain Dave Carpentier, Special Police Lieutenant John Koch and Special Police Officer Trevor Aquino are pictured with Special Police Officer Arthur Mirante. Garden City Special Police Officer Arthur Mirante took his oath of office during a brief ceremony at the Thursday, January 11 Board meeting. Deputy Mayor Theresa Trouvé did the honors. Arthur Mirante grew up in nearby Roslyn Heights and Old Westbury and moved to Cedar Place in Garden City five years ago. He attended Roslyn schools and St. Mary’s High School and went on to graduate from Boston University, subsequently receiving his MBA from New York University. He worked as an equities professional in the finance industry for 25 years. His daughter Carlea is a sophomore at Sacred Heart and his son Arthur attends Garden City Middle School. Mr. Mirante is a licensed securities professional and real estate salesperson, and a former advisory board member of the Nassau County Museum of Art and the Saltzman Children’s Center at

Hofstra University. He is also involved in various charitable and cultural organizations throughout the area. As an advocate of this Village, Mr. Mirante believes the Special Police is an important way to get more involved and give back to his community. “Thank you very much for your volunteerism, we appreciate it,” Mayor Brian Daughney said. Garden City Special Police assist the regular police on an as needed basis. Officers are resident volunteers who help with special patrol duty and pedestrian and traffic control at religious services and community events like the annual Turkey Trot and Homecoming parade. If interested in becoming a member of the Garden City Special Police force, call 742-9603 or visit www.gardencityny. net. All photos by Carisa Giardino

Deputy Mayor Theresa Trouvé administers the oath of office to Garden City Special Police Officer Arthur Mirante.

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Resident Arthur Mirante joins Special Police Force

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The Middle School Nativity

Musical fun at the Pre-K Concert

Christmas Time at St. Joseph School What a busy December it was at St. Joseph School this year! It began with the Children’s Christmas Boutique where the students shopped for their family and friends and learned that giving is always better than receiving! It was the adults’ turn next at the Annual Christmas Shopping Boutique. Vendors and shoppers filled the auditorium and even toasted each other at the Shop and Sip! However, the true meaning of Christmas filled the halls of the school with the Middle School

Grades’ Nativity presentation. The sixth, seventh and eighth graders told the story of the first Christmas in Bethlehem and treated the audience to beautiful and heartfelt Christmas carols. Music was in the air during the School Band Concert as well! Students in 3rd to 8th-grades performed beautifully and showed off all of their hard work! Early childhood students didn’t miss out either! They began the season with a reenactment of the Polar Express and then dazzled families

Carols and fun with our primary grade students

a festive musical about Santa, his reindeer and the true meaning of Christmas. Finally, our 1st-graders ended the concert with the traditional Nativity. For more information on St. Joseph School, please visit www. st-josephschool.com or join us for our Open House during Catholic Schools Week on Sunday, January 28th from 10-1.

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with their Christmas concert later in the month - always a treat for parents and grandparents alike! Finally, the month of celebration ended with a spectacular concert by the elementary grade students. The 4th and 5th graders opened the concert with a presentation of Christmas songs and traditions celebrated throughout the world. 2nd and 3rd-graders performed

The Three Kings at our 1st-Grade Nativity

All aboard the Polar Express!

Beautiful music from the SJS band

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GCNS goes ‘viral’ on Facebook

One of the main standouts of Garden City Nursery School’s offerings is outdoor recess all year round. Snow and cold weather do not keep the students inside. After January’s big snowstorm GCNS posted a few photos to Facebook with the caption: “Indoor recess when it snows?? NEVER!!!” To the surprise of the staff and board, this post went viral by the preschool’s standards, receiving the most views, comments, and likes in its history on Facebook. Some of the comments read: “One of the many reasons why I (love) GCNS!” and “So many memories of my 4 kids sledding on that hill!!” Not only do the children play outside in the snow, but also most classes will get a chance to sled down the hill on its one-acre outdoor campus. As one mom, Cassidy Hayes, says, “it is one of only schools in the area that allows the children to play in the snow. And my son absolutely loves sledding down the hill!” With the exception of rainy days, it has always been a practice for Garden City Nursery School students to start the school day outside getting some fresh air before heading indoors for

the day. This outdoor time is not only for playing, the teachers use it as an extension of the classroom. It provides for many enriching, hands-on opportunities to explore the basics of physical science. Whether it be identifying animal tracks in the snow or watching how the seasons affect the trees to discussing and exploring hibernation. The children get an exciting and fun intro to science. The school also believes that it is healthy for children to burn a little energy before sitting down for their snack or lunch and then moving onto circle time. GCNS Director Francie Cohn says, “The children are more focused after they move their bodies; they can sit and attend to the lesson.” Another important aspect of outdoor play is that it is another way for the children to learn socialization in a different setting. Cohn says “They need to use their imagination to role play in the sandbox, the playhouse and running on the hill.” But no matter the weather the students enjoy every minute of their playground time. For more information, please call (516)481-7765 or visit GCNS.org.

These preschoolers are ready to play in the snow

Snowmen are welcome to join the fun!

This student loves the hill at GCNS

Slip sledding away

Snow angels and smiles

The slide is even more fun in the snow!

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Athens With a Native: Volunteer Guide Program Gives Insider’s Insight into Ancient City’s Present Day BY KAREN RUBIN

Athens ‘weird’: Pittaki Street, where lights have been strung as art. © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

It’s quite by accident that during my stay in Athens, I hear of a free program through the city’s tourism bureau, “Athens with a Native,” to introduce visitors to a local volunteer who takes you around for a couple of hours to show you their own city. In the few days I’ve been in Athens, I’ve covered the city’s monumental highlights and was most interested to have someone show me modern Athens that locals experience but few visitors get to see. I am introduced via email to Constantine E. Cavoulacos, and we exchange emails to coordinate our meeting. I tell Constantine (Costis), “fyi, have also toured the Acropolis, Roman Agora, Hadrian Library, Jewish Museum - am hoping to see some places that are not ‘top of mind’ for visitors.” We agree to meet by the owl statue at the Acropolis Museum. As I sit beside the owl statue – the wise, prophetic owl became the sacred bird of the city’s namesake, the Goddess Athena and therefore a symbol of Athens – I think about how North America was in the Stone Age when Greek civilization was flourishing here, giving birth to Western democracy. Yesterday I had visited those monuments and even those structures of the long-ago “everyday” Athens. Today, I have asked Constantine to show me “modern” everyday Athens, particularly as it has been affected by the national economic crisis. I keep watching the steps – about a football field away – to see who my guide might be. I am expecting a college kid in jeans. Instead, the fellow who comes toward me looks like a businessman, and has a suit jacket slung over his shoulder in the heat of the day. Constantine E. Cavoulacos is an architect in his family’s firm, which turns out to have designed hundreds of projects throughout the city - many of the prominent office buildings, hospitals, train stations as well as two of the Olympic facilities (including the residence for journalists). I am thrilled because so much of what we appreciate most about Athens are its constructions, and how these fit into the political, social, economic order. Think of what produced the minds who first created those columns, the society See page D2

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Continued from page D1 that built such monumental structures as the Parthenon. Athens, like all ancient communities, is a story of repurposing, as one social group replaces another over time. This is particularly true in Athens, as I discover during the course of my visit with an Athens native. But my visit comes during Greece’s financial crisis, and Constantine is able to show me how the city has been impacted. At this point in time – before a new wave of forced austerity by the European Union in exchange for new loans to get the country over a credit hump – Greece had actually turned a corner, and was making great progress. What I see is a revitalization, repurposing and reuse of buildings that had housed generations-old shops that had been shuttered converted into hip wine bars or cafes, a chic townhouse turned into a business incubator. I also see a renewed spirit of the people, as exemplified by my guide, Constantine. He tells me he enrolled as a volunteer for the “Athens with a Native” program three years before because 1) work slowed down with the economic crisis and the aftermath of the build-up for the Olympics and 2) as his desire to counter

the negative impression of his beloved city because of media coverage of protests, tear gas, “hooligans” burning things, in response to the economic crisis. He wanted to show international visitors the city he knew and loved and had such great pride in. “Things are better now,” he tells me, notably resisting any hyperbole. I am excited to be able to speak with an expert to get better insight into such things as how the city is integrating sustainability into its projects, for example, through the countryside on my travels – by 4x4 jeep into the mountains and on a bicycle across the islands - I have been impressed by solar panels and wind farms. He tells me that 20% of Greece’s energy needs now come from solar; 10% from wind; another 12% from hydroelectric dams (which are controversial); and geothermal. But how impressed am I when he shows me how the modern Athens still passionately preserves the past: he shows me where a modern office building has a glass floor built over ancient ruins. (The owner of the building is required to conserve antiquity and restore it.) He points out the magnificent

architecture – a marble building restored by the Onassis Foundation; a memorial which has the oldest Corinthian column; a 10th century church (when they did the work, they found a temple on the same location; they probably used part of the building materials). How did the early Athenians afford such structures? The Athenians were rich in the 11th century, he tells me. In the 19th century, buildings were covered with marble slabs; after that, they used reinforced concrete. Most fantastic of all, Constantine, who went to graduate school at MIT, takes me into the Architects’ Club (not open to the public) to show me the back wall which contains fortifications dating back to Pericles. They know that because of the enormous size of the stones. A corollary of how the fortifications were built: “Half the population of Athens at the time were slaves, taken from other places.” Buildings used to be constructed with courtyards, which is why they didn’t build public parks (an argument that was used in Great Neck, Long Island, an early suburb, against purchasing land for a public park because private homes

One of the chic cafes that has sprung up in former fabric shops © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

had their own backyards). Now he takes me into the Merlina Mercuri Foundation Exhibition & Cultural Space. The famous movie actress led the cause to force the British Museum to return the marble statues, attributed to the sculptor and architect Phidias, that Lord Elgin plundered from the Acropolis and carried away to Britain, literally ripping them down from the frieze 200 years ago. Mercuri started the campaign to construct the New Archaeological Museum to prove they could properly and securely display the statues. We come to a street which has become a “museum of vernacular art”. He takes me where fabric stores (like New York City’s Garment District) have been converted into quaint cafes and wine bars over the last five years. He takes me to a business district with tall office buildings, and in a small alley, there is a kind of popup restaurant, Panagiotis, providing outdoor seating. The young owner/ chef, Constantine tells me, lost his job with a big restaurant, one of many that shuttered because of the economic crisis. So he opened his own restaurant that is only open for lunch and is his own boss. The eaterie is literally in the shadow of an office building Constantine’s father built, one of some 950 projects his father’s firm had done. Constantine shows me things I never would have been able to see, or would not have had the awareness to focus on. And the opportunity to chat about what we see as we walk, and get his perspective, is thrilling. “I became a volunteer 3 years ago,” he tells me as we eat lunch. The city was coming down – protests, tear gas. It was important to show the brave people who visit us that the city has a lot to offer. I had little work and was in sorrow over the city. I wanted to show visitors around and the experience the city as I do.” He is quite literally a good will ambassador. Our walking tour is supposed to only last a couple of hours, but Constantine has more he wants to show me. He takes me down into the Korai Street metro station to show me the exhibits of excavations there (many of the metro stations have amazing exhibits.) He points out the Army Building (now Attica, the most popular department store in Athens), which is owned by a fund that gives money to army vets. The building used house offices. This has become quite a fashionable district. Constantine’s firm also did the engineering for a theater that has taken

over another group of old buildings. He shows me a modern office building, where the architect, Mario Butto, in the process of building it, uncovered antiquities. He realized that this was originally an ancient road that went to the village of Harness (now a suburb of Athens). He excavated the original gate to Athens, and then, when he excavated to make the parking garage, found the road. “We realized that the modern road follows the same road – a modern interpretation of the past. The Road to Harness. We knew there was a road to Harness in ancient times, but it was only revealed 20 years ago.” The discovery of the road literally connected one age to another. “Every era has its genius technique,” he tells me, with a kind of reverence. I would have put it differently: every age has its genius. He takes me to Sente Irene (St. Irene Square) – the plaza, he tells me, would have been completely empty three years ago, now is vibrant and bustling. Constantine takes me for coffee at TailorMade, a micro Roastery and Cocktail Bar, that has taken over one of these former fabric stores (they use the “patterns” as wall decorations), where Brazilian music plays and the aroma of coffee is intoxicating. (Interestingly, he tells me that Starbucks is not doing well in Athens.)

“The cafes are mostly new. Young people who lost their job took over the closed down shops. In July 2011, everything was abandoned. There were protests, tear gas. The young people said, ‘Enough’.” The young people of Athens are highly educated, and to emphasize this point, he takes me into the Social Impact Hub – a building turned into a business incubator – which is part of a ImpactHub (ImpactHub.net) global community (in New York, there is one at 394 Broadway). (SocialImpactAward.gr). It makes me wonder why international businesses – tech companies, particularly – have not come here in force. With the economic crisis, real estate is cheap; the educated workforce is cheap; and Athens (and Greece) is simply a magnificent place to be. He picks up on my enthusiasm for the unexpected and unusual and takes me to a district so he could show me “weird”. We go to Pittaki Street, where all the shops have closed down. Instead, locals strung lights (lamps and such) across the street, making it decorative – literally replacing darkness and despair with light and energy that has brought renewed vitality to neighborhoods that were in decline (it reminded me of Austin, Texas, where slogan, said with pride is is “Keep it Weird.”

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Athens with a Native guide Constantine E. Cavoulacos, an architect, takes me into the Architects Club to see a stone wall that dates to Pericles. © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com Around the corner, I see where a hostel, AthenStyle Beds, Suite & Bar, has opened – it is bustling with activity (private room for any age, 45E, double 60E, studio 80E, w private bathroom. AthenStyle, Agias Theklas 10, 10554 Monastiraki, www.AthenStyle. com, info@athenstyle.com, Reception +30 210 322 5010, Skype: AthenStyle). What I saw in Athens was a

revitalization, a spirit, a place renewed investment. Greeks are genius at improvisation. Constantine takes me into a tiny church, which dates from 1065 to show me a painting by El Greco who spent a few years in Athens. The church is well below street level, showing where the street was then. A city constantly See page D5

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Enjoying my leisure time on these retirement days BY CLAIRE LYNCH As I write this, I have been retired for a month. I don’t think that “being retired” has fully hit me or else I would be sleeping later, lolling around and acting like a lady of leisure. The truth us that I find myself in similar routines - I wake at 6 a.m., and a few minutes later I begin to hear the familiar rumbling and grumbling of my stomach telling me that it’s hungry ... so ... I’d better take action. I am ready to have breakfast and a cup of my morning coffee at 6:10 a.m. Pulling back the curtains, I quickly glance at the sunrise and can’t help but admire the beauty of it. As I hear my coffee brewing, I flip on my computer, log in, and check my email, social media and whatever other web sites I’m interested in. Knowing that I have more time to enjoy my breakfast, I linger over my plate of blueberry pancakes and my mug of coffee. Having the chance to savor my coffee is one of the delights of being retired. I also know that when I awaken to bad weather days - to mornings when the temperature is 32 degrees or below, to mornings when it is pouring rain and I don’t want to go out in it, I realize that

I don’t have to. I can wait out the bad weather wait for things to improve, for the temperature to rise on Long Island or the heavy rain to stop - then I can do my food shopping and other errands. I’m pleased with the new flexibility of my schedule. It wasn’t always this way - many times I commuted to Manhattan on the L.I.R.R. as a “Dashing Danielle” when the weather was bad, when blizzards or hurricanes were about to hit Long Island - when I dressed from head to toe in waterproof clothes or whatever was required on a given day. Before blizzards hit I would make plans to stay with relatives in Manhattan and hunker down along with other New Yorkers. We would take our time cooking a nice hot dinner of chicken and dumplings along with a side of green vegetables and some applesauce and share it together, comparing notes about our day then adding that we were glad to be in a warm apartment where my siblings and I chatted, sharing the highlights of our days. The next day, after the weather had improved, my relatives and I would emerge and return to our regular routines going back to work and doing what we did every day.

Now I have the luxury of meeting former co-workers and friends for lunch. I can get to the restaurant early and stay late because I no longer have time restrictions. I can come and go as I please. I like being my own boss and steering my own ship. I like commanding it and knowing that my fate is in my own hands. There are errands that must get done each day, bills to pay and other very important things to do, and, in my own time, I check each thing off my “to-do list.” One big perk of retirement is being able to relax by the fire in the old brick fireplace on a cold day when the snow is swirling around (and accumulating), put my feet up and reread some classic books that I read 40 years ago but haven’t had the chance to read again until now. Relishing the fact that I have plenty of time, I savor every page of the books. Curious about the word “retirement,” I looked it up and discovered that it is actually from the French meaning to “draw back.” Historical notes say that around 1640, it was first used and meant the “withdrawal from occupation or business.” In 1881 Otto von Bismarck, the conservative minister president of

Prussia, presented a radical idea to the Reichstag: government-run financial support for older members of society. In other words, retirement. The idea was radical because back then, people simply did not retire. If you were alive, you worked, probably on a farm or, if you were wealthier, you managed a farm or larger estate. (theatlantic.com 10/24/14) But von Bismarck was under pressure to do better by the people in his country so he argued to the Reichstag that “those who are disabled from work by age and invalidity have a well-grounded claim to care from the state.” The German government created a retirement system that provided for citizens over the age of 70. It took eight years to create, but it came into being and it worked. Even with retirement, most people still worked for the rest of their lives. There were exceptions - military pensions had long been given to soldiers who had risked their lives. In the U.S., starting in the mid-1800s, certain municipal employees such as firefighters, police officers and teachers who primarily lived in big cities started receiving public pensions, too. In 1875, the American Express Company started offering private See page D6

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Shutdown Silliness BY TOM MARGENAU

As I am writing this, the government is in the middle of another of its silly shutdown soap operas. But my hunch is that by the time you read this, the shutdown will be over. The news seems to indicate that Congress will pass a temporary funding measure that will last until about Feb. 8, when we may very well go through this all over again. I’m not even going to begin to comment on the politics of this shutdown mess. I’ll let the pundits and bloggers handle that. I’m also not going to write too much about what most seniors are interested in during these shutdowns -- the issuance of Social Security checks. I’m sure everyone has heard that the payment of Social Security (and Medicare) benefits are mandatory government services paid for through trust funds that are NOT part of the discretionary budget process affected by these shenanigans. But I am going to share some of my own personal experiences with past government shutdowns and discuss the administrative nightmares and concurrent costly bureaucratic maneuvering involved in shutting down a federal government agency. But first, let me point out what Social Security services might be affected when the government is in shutdown mode. The following information comes from the Social Security Administration website: Due to the Federal Government Shutdown, Social Security field offices are open with limited services. Hearings offices remain open to conduct hearings before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). Social Security card centers are closed. Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments to beneficiaries will continue with no change in payment dates. Due to a lapse in funding, we will only provide the following services at local Social Security field offices: 1. Help you apply for benefits 2. Assist you in requesting an appeal 3. Change your address or direct deposit information 4. Accept reports of death 5. Verify or change your citizenship status 6. Replace a lost or missing Social Security payment 7. Issue a critical payment 8. Change a representative payee 9. Process a change in your living arrangement or income (SSI recipients only) We cannot provide the following services: 1. Issue new or replacement Social Security cards 2. Replace your Medicare card 3. Issue a proof of income letter 4. Update or correct earnings record

Frankly, I’m a little puzzled why “verify or change your citizenship status” is considered an essential service while “issue new or replacement Social Security cards” is not. Oh, well, I’m sure there is a method to the madness! I also read on SSA’s website that about 52,000 out of approximately 62,000 employees are deemed “essential” and were not furloughed. I think most of the 52,000 essential employees work in one of the agency’s 1,300 field offices around the country. In other words, most of the 10,000 nonessential employees work at SSA’s headquarters or in other administrative offices. And that leads me to share some of my own experiences with past shutdowns. I went through two of them while working for the Social Security Administration. During one of the shutdowns, I was working in a local Social Security office and thus was deemed “essential” and was kept on during the funding crisis. During the other shutdown, I was in a rather high-level administrative position, and thus was furloughed during the shutdown. But here is a part of the shutdown madness that most people probably are not aware of. When I was laid off as a “nonessential” employee, I (and all other furloughed feds) ended up getting paid anyway. Following these shutdown episodes, Congress always quietly passes legislation authorizing continued salary payments to furloughed government employees. On the one hand, you could make the case that government employees shouldn’t suffer because of the political posturing of Congress. On the other hand, I essentially got a taxpayer-funded one-week free vacation during the time I was furloughed. Thank you! And let me make one more point regarding this shutdown craziness. If you go to SSA’s website, you can find a copy of their “Shutdown Contingency Plan.” It is contained in a letter from the head the agency’s budget office to the director of the government’s Office of Management and Budget. Here is an excerpt: “During a lapse in appropriations, we must cease all activities for which our annual funding has expired, unless an exception to the Antideficiency Act applies. See 1980 and 1981 Opinions from Attorney General Civiletti (1980 and 1981 Opinions). Three exceptions apply to our work: the wind-down activities exception, the protection of life and property exception, and the Necessary Implication exception. See id. With respect to the wind-down exception, Attorney General Civiletti explained that, “(F)ederal officers (may) incur those minimal obligations (during a lapse in appropriations) necessary to closing their agencies.” 1980 Opinion. In 1981, Attorney General Civiletti advised that Federal agencies may obligate

funds during a lapse under the protection of life and property exception by showing a ‘reasonable necessity’ of the funded activity to ensure the safety of human life or protection of property. 1981 Opinion. Attorney General Civiletti also opined that the Necessary Implication exception allows a limited number of Government functions funded through annual appropriations to continue despite a lapse in their appropriations because the lawful continuation of other activities Page 2

-- Mr. Mick Mulvaney necessarily implies that these functions continue as well.” I have read that several times and I have absolutely no idea what it is saying. And I’m sure you don’t either. But I include it here to help illustrate the wasteful bureaucratic silliness that is involved in shutting down a federal government agency. This was one small part of a six-page letter full of more gobbledygook. And think about it. There are hundreds of federal government agen-

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cies. All of them were required to create a “shutdown contingency plan” similar to SSA’s plan. And all of them were required to go through the hassles of laying off thousands of employees and shutting down hundreds of offices. Just imagine all the time, effort and wasteful spending that goes into this silly process.

And, of course, it is time and money that could have been saved if Congress had just done its job in the first place. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2018 CREATORS.COM

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C ontinued from page D3 reinventing itself, repurposing itself. Constantine has really spent a lot more time with me than normal (the visit is supposed to be two hours, but he’s been with me for more than four at this point). But he isn’t finished. Sensing my interest, Constantine, who

Station (nearest synagogue and Holocaust Memorial), which in 1896 was turned into a metro for the first Olympics, which he will take to go back to his home. It’s now 6 pm when Constantine leaves me. I realize that the tour was supposed to last 2 hours but we have been together for more than six.

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Enjoying my leisure time on these retirement days C ontinued from page D3

pensions. By the 1920s, a variety of American industries, from railroads to oil to banking, were promising their workers some sort of support for their golden years. Most of these pension programs set the retirement age at 65. When the federal government started creating what would become social security, some of the ideas proposed would have had workers off the clock at 60 or even earlier. That idea didn’t work so when the Social Security Act was passed in 1935, the official retirement age was 65. At the time, the life expectancy for American men was about 58. Almost immediately after that, though, that balance changed. The Depression ended, and wealth and better medicine meant that in the post-war boom, Americans started to live longer. By 1960, life expectancy in America was almost 70 years. All of a sudden more people were living past the age where they had permission to stop working and the money to do it. Finally, they began to retire in

large numbers. They could stop working and enjoy their leisure time, to golf, to fish, to travel, to learn new things, to volunteer, etc. All I know is retirement for me means no more job interviews or job entrance tests that involve multiple choice questions and essays. After almost 41 years of working fulltime after graduating from college, I look back and mentally add up the number of various entrance tests I’ve taken and thought of the many job interviews I’ve gone on. I guess my answers were right because I usually got the job. I don’t have to apply anymore unless of course I decide to work parttime near my home to stay busy and mentally alert. There are new opportunities and lots of possibilities out there in this great, big world of ours. While I was tossing these various ideas around in my head I decided to take a break and I went out to meet some former co-workers for lunch recently in Nassau County. We had the chance to relax and chat for an hour. They asked about my plans for the future and I said that I am still debating a few different things.

Some of them talked about retiring in the next two to four years and they talked about what they wanted to do. Babysitting for grandchildren was big on their lists. So was buying or renting an RV and driving to various places in the U.S. that they have never seen. Highlights include seeing the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, Mount Rushmore, the Pacific Ocean and the Big Sur, seeing the missions of San Juan Capistrano in California, and going to a rodeo near San Antonio, Texas. So is flying to Paris and Brussels, to Dublin and Vienna. They said that taking a cruise down the Rhine River and getting a sailor’s view of the Swiss Alps is appealing. They have read about these places but never seen them, never experienced the local food, scenery, culture, etc. My friend, Louie, said that he and his wife are interested in moving to Murrells Inlet, S.C. They have some relatives there and they have visited several times and like its small-town feel. They like watching the fishing boats coming and going every day and being able to take a boating excursion to see the wildlife whenever they want. They like the Murrells Inlet area so that’s their goal. I said that I’ve been to Myrtle Beach many times to visit some relatives who live north of the city and we could meet in Myrtle Beach some time when I’m visiting. Louie and I both said simultaneously, “Sounds like a plan!” My friend, Diane, said that she and her husband have been captivated by the beauty of Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado every time they have vacationed there. When they retire, they want to move there, go hiking and explore the red rocks whenever they want. Other former co-workers have 20 years to go before retiring and they are so immersed in their jobs - and they enjoy what they do each day - that they don’t even think about retiring. I am happy that they like their jobs so much. I personally find it reassuring that they can “be here now,” enjoy their work and not constantly be thinking about 20 years into the future. I was the last of our party of 10 to leave the restaurant that day and as I

put my coat on and headed to the door I heard and saw four women playing cards - poker to be exact - probably after they had eaten their lunch and while they still had time left before they had to return to work. I thought, “What a clever idea! That looks like so much fun!” As envious as I was, I realized that I would never spend a typical day of my retirement eating out at a restaurant and playing cards at noontime. It’s just not my thing. What I do like is my flexible schedule, the ability to do what I want when I want to do it. These days in retirement I can make some sun tea and watch it brew. I can do some early-morning stretching and exercising and not have to watch the clock. When it begins to snow outside, I can try to count each snowflake as it falls. I’ve got plenty of time - and that’s a great thing. Still, I know that too much time on my hands can be a bad thing. I have yet to find my groove but I know that eventually I will. For now, I am relishing all of this free time. In fact, with all of the free time that I have as a newly retired person I find myself wanting to spend my days hanging around donut shops, specialty coffee shops, public libraries, gaming stores and shopping malls. It’s so tempting. Only two of those five things are really constructive for me - visiting public libraries and taking the time to read some books or do a little research as well as meeting a friend at a local shopping mall to do some power walking - so I think I’ll skip the donuts, the espresso, the gaming competitions and the shopping for things I really don’t need. But some exercise might be in order and so are some out of town visits to those 17 nieces and nephews of mine. I’ve seen several pictures of my youngest nephew who is just five months old and he is a real sweet pea. I went to his baptism a few months ago but haven’t seen him since. I’m anxious to see him, naturally, and the rest of his family so I’m ready for a road trip! Watch out, I-95, I’m heading south. It’s time to go!

Athens With a Native: Volunteer Guide Program Gives Insider’s Insight into Ancient City’s Present Day C ontinued from page D5

As I walk up (and around) to get to my hotel, I see foundations of what would have been neighborhoods in ancient times. And I literally come full circle. This has been an incredible experience – Constantine has shown me Athens in a way I never would have experienced in just the few days I have here, and because of his expertise as an architect, really made the connection between ancient and contemporary that I was so hoping to have – he took

me into buildings to see how ancient structures were repurposed and I especially loved seeing how buildings are being repurposed with new cafes, restaurants and even the Social Impact Hub (business incubator), where I got to see young entrepreneurs. It was especially kind to show me the synagogues and Holocaust Memorial. This was truly a memorable experience in a most memorable city. He has taken me to places wouldn’t have known existed or thought about, or could have visited on own – like

Constantine E. Cavoulacos and the owner/chef of Panagiotis. © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

Athens Holocaust Memorial © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

the Architects Club, built incorporating ruins of Pericles-era wall – frescos. He has turned my eye to places I even passed without noticing, just a couple of blocks beyond the busy Monasteraki square. This is truly a memorable and meaningful experience in a most memorable city, and one that I will treasure. I would add that this program is very different (and doesn’t replace) the guided walking tours – even the ones that are as intimate as Context Travel (800-691-6036, www.contexttravel.com) offers – because it is so personal and so “in the now” as opposed to transporting you to ancient times. In the end, seeing today’s Athenians coping with current affairs, enables me to actually visualize better the life and times of ancient Athenians in these very same spaces. “It is an initiative that we especially love, mainly because it is based on Athenians’ pure enthusiasm for their city and we know that Constantine is one of our most passionate Athens locals!,” says Maria Papadopoulou, with the Athens Development & Destination Management Agency of the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau. You can find out more “This is My Athens” program through the official city of Athens visitors’ website, www. thisisathens.org, and can be matched with our Athens Locals by filling out a form. More travel planning help from the Greek National Tourist Office, www. visitgreece.gr Free tours led by locals. Athens is

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not the only place where you can link up with a native who wants to share his city: Greeter Tours are free tours run by local who love showing their home town to people from around the world (GlobalGreeetersNetwork.info). Also check the city’s tourism bureau to see if they can connect you, just as Athens does. Tours By Locals. While my visit to Athens with a Native is a volunteer program, travelers’ interest in authentic, immersive cultural experiences has resulted in new local guide programs. At the recent New York Times Travel Show, I was introduced to Tours by Locals, a collective that puts you in touch with local guides on a one-toone basis. It’s a little like Uber – you can choose a tour theme, or pick a guide with a particular expertise, or request a topic; they can be walking tours or use transportation. The British Columbia, Canada-based company has guides in 1200 cities and 157 countries (ToursByLocals.com, 866-844-6783). _______________________ © 2018 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com,www.huffingtonpost.com/ author/karen-rubin , and travelwriters magazine.comTravelFeatures Syndicate/. Blogging at goingplacesnear a n d f a r . w o r d p r e s s c o m and moralcompasstravel.info. Send comments or questions to FamTravLtr@ aol.com. Tweet @TravelFeatures. ‘Like’ us at facebook.com/NewsPhotoFeatures

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LION WANTED! Are you a fierce competitor? Resourceful? Aggressive? Do you command respect? Instill client confidence? Blank Slate Media is looking for a hungry lion to fill a unique and rewarding Advertising Sales position. You will represent a successful and fast-growing chain of 6 Blank Slate Media publications and website, in addition to five other publications and website owned by our partner, Litmor Publications. Minimum 2 years outside sales experience. Newspaper sales experience will be a plus. Must have own car. Up to $60,000 first year. Salary + commission. Health Insurance & Holidays. Email resume and cover letter: sblank@theislandnow.com or call Steve at: 516307-1045 ext 201. All inquiries are in strict confidence. Blank Slate Media, 105 Hillside Ave, Suite 1, Williston Park, ny 11596. Fax: 516-307-1046

FT CAREGIVER NEEDED Loving family is looking for a caregiver who is energetic, caring, has strong values, great communication skills and appreciates good nutrition for a 4yr old Diabetic. The person will need to be able to administer medication, prepare meals and assist with other errands on an as needed basis. Driving is a must. Please call 516-978-6842

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PART TIME POSITION AVAILABLE: Secretary to the Board of Trustees and Zoning Board: Inc. Village of Williston Park. Detail oriented person needed with good customer relations and excellent computer skills. Hours 19.5 per week/ afternoons and night meetings. Please send resume to jkain@ villageofwillistonpark.org

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If you currently care for your relatives or friends who have Medicaid or Medicare, you may be eligible to start working for them as a personal assistant. No Certificates needed

(347) 462-2610 (347) 565-6200

• Immediate openings.

MAGEN DAVID YESHIVAH Email:

HRresumes@mdyschool.org EAST ROCKAWAY UFSD

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS AIDES

Per diem basis, as needed, throughout the District Salary: $15.00 per hour **TWO YEARS COLLEGE REQUIRED** Please submit letter of interest to: Ms. Susan Kosser, Interim PPS Director East Rockaway UFSD 443 Ocean Ave., East Rockaway, NY 11518 516-887-8300 x 1-544

DATE NIGHT / W EEKEND SITTER: Responsible and outgoing Garden City High School senior looking for babysitting jobs on the weekends or for date night situations. Over 80+ hours of experience as a camp counselor and can drive. Call or text Tommy at 516-967-8737

HEAD LICE TECHNICIANS PAID TRAINING Flexible Hours Days, Eves & Weekends

EXPERIENCED NANNY / HOUSEKEEPER and care giver to elderly available FT, overnight. Mother of three. 21 years experience including families from Garden City & Rockville Centre. Call for more information. Selena 347-624-9453

Work in any of our 4 state-of-the-art rapidly expanding LICE TREATMENT SALONS located in: Floral Park, Bellmore, Smithtown & Eastport • Open 7 days a week • Great starting salary with growth potential Visit our website at: www.deliceful.com to see how we make a scary situation DeLiceful! Call today for an interview & become part of the DeLiceful team

516-773-4333 or 631-724-7444

Join A Growing Team That Values Your Experience….. We Have Openings for School Bus Drivers

TEACHERS

Judaic Studies, Special Education and Early Childhood.

PORT WASHINGTON HEALTH CLUB looking for mature adult to work front desk, customer service, sales, baby sitting and maintenance. Full and part time hours. Please send your resume and / or contact information to TSGYM45@hotmail.com

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COMPANION FOR THE ELDERLY Available ft/pt. Experienced. PCA licensed. Valid and clean driver’s license. Call 347-861-2210

Don’t miss an opportunity for a great job where you can serve your community and make good money too. • Training provided to obtain your commercial drivers license

WE OFFER: • Flexible hours • 401K plans with matching funds • Health & Life insurance • Emergency family leave • Safety and attendance bonus twice a year RETIREES WELCOME! Easy to drive vans - CDL training

(We will train for the rad test) CALL TODAY!

SIGN ON BONUS $1,000 FOR CDL DRIVERS Bus & Van $500 For Non CDL Drivers Will train qualified applicants

WE NEW STARTING SALARIES • BIG BUS: $20.28 hr. Benefit rate • BIG BUS: $22.28 hr. *Non-Benefit rate • VAN: $17.51 hr. Benefit rate Positions • VAN: $19.51 hr. *Non-Benefit rate available for *available after 90 days

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SITUATION WANTED HOME HEALTH AIDE will take care of your loved one in their home. Experienced & honest. Licensed driver with own transportation. Call Flo 352-262-6970

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MEDICARE doesn’t cover all of your medical expenses. A Medicare Supplemental Plan can help cover costs that Medicare does not. Get a free quote today by calling now. Hours: 24/7 1-800-730-9940

OXYGEN Anytime. Anywhere. No tanks to refill. No deliveries. Only 2.8 HOME HEALTH AIDE / pounds! FAA approved! FREE ELDER CARE Home health info kit: Call 1-855-730-7811 aide with over 15 years experience !! Excellent references. SERIOUSLY INJURED in an Cooking, cleaning, showers, all AUTO ACCIDENT? Let us fight for you! We have recovered milaspects of daily care. Live in. lions for clients! Call today for a Available Immediately !! FREE consultation! 855-977-9494! Call Sharon 347-739-7717 HOME HEALTH CARE AIDE Irish trained woman with 10 years experience and excellent checkable references available. Honest and reliable. Licensed driver with own transportation. Please call 516-383-7150

HOUSE/OFFICE CLEANING I clean houses and offices. I have affordable rates and great references. I do it all—move ins and move outs, all rooms and facets of home and office cleaning. No job too big or small. Contact Milagros 516-450-6452

CAREER TRAINING AIRLINE CAREERS Start here. Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM for free information 866296-7094

ANNOUNCEMENTS ADDICTION Do you or a loved one have an addiction? Very private and confidential inpatient care. Call NOW for immediate help! 1-800214-6871 ATTENTION VIAGRA USERS: Generic 100mg blue pills or Generic 20mg yellow pills. Get 45 plus 5 free $99 + s/h. Guaranteed, no prescription necessary. Call 877-635-6052 DO YOU HAVE CHRONIC KNEE OR BACK PAIN? If you have insurance, you may qualify for the perfect brace at little to no cost. Get yours today! 1-800-510-3338 IF YOU HAD HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY and suffered an infection between 2010 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727.

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INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Estate & Tag Sales Online & Live Auctions Cleanout & Moving Services Home Staging Services Appraisals 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com Email: tracyjordan@invitedsales.com

AVITAL GALLERY 336: Paintings, Royal Copenhagen, Rosenthal and more. Hours Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 12-5, Friday 10-1 or by appointment. 770 Middle Neck road, Great Neck, NY 11024. 516-3045640 or call 516-528-9765. Free parking in back

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NOVENAS/PRAYERS

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail). Oh Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine of Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea help me and show herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me this necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to Thee (three times). Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times). Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after three days your request will be granted. The prayer must be published. Grateful thanks. (L.B.) PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit thou who made me see everything and showed me the way to reach my ideals. Thou who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me, and thou who art in all instances of my life with me. I thank thee for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great material desire may be, I want to be with thee and my loved ones in Your perpetual glory. Thank You for your love towards me and my loved ones. Pray this prayer for 3 consecutive days. After 3rd day your wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Promise to publish this dialogue as soon as your favor has been granted. (L.B.)

$$ CASH FOR YOUR COLLECTIBLES CASH $$

Buying US & Foreign Coins, Stamps, Medals, Currency, Sports Cards, Comics & More! Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Flatware & More

TAG-R-US Conducting Tag/Estate Sales of Distinction for 25 years. We will thoroughly research, organize, price and advertise your sale for the best results! Call Cynthia 516-764-5573 WILLISTON PARK: Sale! Everything 50% off. Making room for new inventory. Sale is Saturday, February 3rd, February 8th and 10th. Bargains & Blessings Thrift Shop. Open Thursdays and Saturdays, 10am-4pm. Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 147 Campbell Avenue, Williston Park, NY 11596. www.resurrectionwillistonprk.org

PETS

Eric 516-546-2300

PET SERVICES

LOOKING TO BUY! Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-3861104 or 917-775-3048

A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-971-3242

TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

TAG SALE *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org

BIG DOGS, SMALL DOGS, YOUNG DOGS, OLD DOGS, I walk them all! No pack-walks here, your dog will get the benefit of one-on-one attention. I specialize in high-energy dogs and guarantee to bring you back a tired dog! Please visit: www.walksforlife.com OR contact Eddie, a Garden City resident at 347-248-1445. Walks For Life Pet Services, LLC. DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256

PETS PET SERVICES K9 Monk, LLC Full Service Pet Care Professional Dog Grooming Boarding, Training, Healing Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Meridian Tapping Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) Angelic Healing Acutonics Tuning Forks Sound Therapy Aromatherapy GC Resident 516-382-5553 thek9monk@gmail.com www.k9monk.com

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CLASSIFIEDS

AUTOMOTIVE AUTO FOR SALE

•GET INSTANT CASH•

Junk/Running Cars Wanted. Get the Most Cash for Your Car! We Beat the Competition. Free Pick-up. Se Habla Espanol

1-888-JUNK CAR

2016 BMW 535i xDrive Sedan Mineral Metallic Grey. 15,000 miles in excellent condition. I have car fax and all service reports. Live locally and happy to have car brought to any mechanic for inspection. Asking $45,500. Please contact: 516-906-0143 if interestd. Thanks!

AUTOS WANTED DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-a-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631-317-2014 Today!

Love to write?

We are looking for articles on local topics, opinions, ideas, nice places to visit on Long Island, and even fiction. In our Discover magazine section, we will try to feature one new article and writer each week. Each writer will be reimbursed a stipend of $25.00, and articles should be between 1,500 and 3,000 words. If you want to be published and be part of an issue of Discovery, you may submit your article to: editor@gcnews.com

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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

APARTMENT FOR RENT

OPEN HOUSE

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE

RENTALS Large Updated, 3.5 Rooms 1 Bed. April 1 Occupancy $2,600 Five rooms. 2 Bed, 2 Full Baths, DR, Modern EIK $3,000 Garden City Properties (516)746-1563 / (516)313-8504

ROOM FOR RENT MINEOLA: Large furnished room, private entrance, share bath, own TV, microwave and fridge, A/C. No pets /smoking. $735 month all utilities included plus 1 month security. References required. 516-747-5799

OFFICE SPACE GARDEN CITY 1565 FRANKLIN AVE Large Windowed Offices in newly built professional suite. Conference room, reception, copier, pantry included. Ample parking available. Call 516-248-3048 GREAT NECK OFFICE SPACE: Iconic Atrium 98 Cuttermill Road, 2 blocks to LIRR, large windowed office in attorneys suite. Includes parking, conference room, file space, utilities, copy / fax. $2,000 per month. 516-466-2750 x300

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE LOTS FOR SALE LAND INVESTMENT 20 acres $39,900. 60% below market! Huge pond site, stream, woods, town road, beautiful bldg sites. 888-905-8847 NewYorkLandandLakes.com

BAITING HOLLOW Saturday 2/3 12:00pm to 2:00pm 54 Baiting Drive Sophisticated & Modern! Elegantly Appointed Contemporary Home on Acre+ Park Like Property. 4 BRs, 3 Baths. Indulge in the Luxury & Privately set In Ground Swimming Pool. Formal LR/f ireplace, FDR, New Gourmet EIK& Family Room. Master Suite/Balcony. Circular Drive, Garage, Full Basement. This one has it all. $699,000 Colony Realty, 631-722-5800 JAMESPORT 2/3 1:00pm to 3:00pm 703 Herricks Lane Stunning 3500sf Victorian. Private landscaped setting on 1 acre. 4 BRs & 3.5 Baths. 2 Master Bedroom Suites. Large EIK, Formal LR, Formal DR, Family Room/fireplace. Geothermal Heat, Central Air and Solar panels. Finished Basement. 3 Car Garage. Must See! Just Listed! $949,000. Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516658-2623

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE LAUREL 2 STORY W/ BAY VIEWS 200’ to Deeded Sandy Bay Beach. 4 BRs, 3.5 Baths. LR/Fireplace, Family Room/Fireplace, FDR & Kitchen. Full Basement, 2 Car Garage, HW Floors & CAC. New Roof, Heat, Hot Water Heater & Newly Painted Exterior. $910,000 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623

LAUREL Custom 3000 sf Brick Ranch with Deeded Beach Rights! This home features LR, FDR, Family Room, EIK, MBR w/ Bath and additional 3 BRs and Bath. Large Laundry Room. Walk up Attic. $799,000. Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623

SERVICES CALL EMPIRE TODAY to schedule a FREE in home estimate on Carpeting & Flooring. Call Today! 1-800-496-3180

Ask $4,000,000 Mil.

USIC95@yahoo.com Owner 903-326-4851

TAX & ACCOUNTING: Winnie Malone, CPA, MBA. Smart Allied Accounting & Tax Services. Individual & Business Taxes, Tax Problems Resolved, Financial Statements, YearRound Accounting, Bookkeeping & Payroll. 516-626-0711 www.smartallied.com, winnie@ smartallied.com TAX PREPARATION Income tax preparation service located opposite Roosevelt Field Mall. Qualified Public Accountants. Highly experienced staff. Same day service. Open 7 days a week. Call for an appointment: 516-747-8939

WATER DAMAGE Dealing with water damage requires immediate action. Local DISH NETWORK Satellite professionals that respond imTelevision Services. Now over mediately. Nationwide and 24/7. 190 channels for ONLY $59.99/ No Mold calls 1-800-760-1845 mo! 2yr price guarantee. FREE installation. FREE streaming. HOME IMPROVEMENTS More of what you want! Save HUNDREDS over Cable and DIAMBIANCE RECTV. Add Internet as low as PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $14.95/mo! 1-800-943-0838 *Handyman & Remodeling EXPERIENCED COLLEGE *Kitchen Installations COUNSELOR available to sup- *Furniture Assembly port students and their families *Finish Carpentry through the College Applica- *Minor Electrical & Plumbing tion Process. 25year GC Resident Visit kmcollegeplanning.com Lic & Ins H18E2170000 for more information or Call BOB 516-741-2154 Contact Kate 203-610-1614 LAMPS FIXED $65 SNOW REMOVAL In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628 Residential & Commercial Free Estimates MASONRY Fully licensed & insured All types of stonework #H2219010000 Pavers, Retaining Walls, BelBOCESKI gium Block Patios, FoundaLou 516-850-4886 tions, Seal coating, Concrete and Asphalt driveways, Sidewalks, Steps. Free Estimates Fully Licensed & Insured #H2219010000 Boceski Masonry Louie 516-850-4886

Williston Park 227 Collins Ave

HOUSE FOR SALE

CORSICIANA, TEXAS Beautiful Historic. Bldg., 7 Fl., Vacant. Get out of high paying taxes. No State Income Tax in Texas. Chase Bk. leases 1st Fl. Tax abatement for 10 yrs. OBO. Cost to build today $12 mil.

SERVICES

ALL BRAND NEW 4Br • 3Ba • 80X100 • Herrick Herrick’s s School $

869,000

Richard Shammas ( 516) 315-3092

PAINTING & PAPERHANGING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING Plastering, Taping, Sheetrock Skim Cutting, Old Wood Refinish, Staining, Wallpaper Removal & Hanging, Paint Removal, Power Washing, Wood Replacement JOHN MIGLIACCIO Licensed & Insured #80422100000 Call John anytime: 516-901-9398 (Cell) 516-483-3669 (Office)

SERVICES PARTY HELP LADIES & GENTLEMEN RELAX & ENJOY Your Next Party! Catering and Experienced Professional Services for Assisting with Preparation, Serving and Clean Up Before, During and After Your Party Bartenders Available. Call Kate at 516-248-1545

TUTORING MATH, PHYSICS, SAT/ACT TUTOR, adjunct professor Calculus I,II, Algebra, trig, AP & Pre-Calc, IB, NYS Certified, highly experienced. Raj 516-7871026

MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314 ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314

INSTRUCTION PIANO LESSONS By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free no-obligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www.iwantmypianolessons. com

CLEANING

MBR HOUSE CLEANING Offices & Buildings

Honest, Reliable, Hardworking, Experienced, Excellent Ref. Reasonable Rates

FREE ESTIMATES

CALL/TEXT 516-852-1675 mbrhousecleaning@gmail.com

HOUSE CLEANER Excellent service with great references. Own transportation. Please call Mirian at 516-6426624 STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-5381125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

SERVICES

A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www. ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405

COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential/Commercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125

OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated since 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed/insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220

APPLIANCE REPAIR Insinkerator Garbage Disposals, Instant Hot Water Dispensers & Filtration Systems only. Marty’s Appliance Repair Call 516-532-0385 COLLEGE ARTS ADMISSIONS: College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts. Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama. Film, Instrumental & Vocal Music. Audio Recording & Production. Theatre Technology & Production. Visual & Graphic Arts. Resume, Essays, Repertoire Lists. Michele Zimmerman. 516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmissions@gmail.com www.CollegeArtsAdmissions. com

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DONATE YOUR CAR

Wheels For Wishes Benefiting

Make-A-Wish® Suffolk County or Metro New York WheelsForWishes.org

*Free Vehicle/Boat Pickup ANYWHERE *We Accept All Vehicles Running or Not *Fully Tax Deductible

Suffolk County

Call: (631) 317-2014

Metro New York

Call: (631) 317-2014

* Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Wheels For Wishes. To learn more about our programs or financial information, visit www.wheelsforwishes.org.

Saturday, February 10, 2018 10:30 am - 4:30 pm

• Daytime, full-time Locate Technician positions available • 100% PAID TRAINING • Company vehicle & equipment provided • Starting pay $15/hr • PLUS medical, dental, vision, & life insurance REQUIREMENTS: • Must be able to work outdoors • HS Diploma or GED • Ability to work OT & weekends • Must have valid driver’s license with safe driving record

at NYCB LIVE home of The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum •Free Family Fun • Meet ATP Stars • Expansive Activity/Kids Zone • Exhibitor Hall • Chance To Play On Stadium Court

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MOVING SERVICE

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CLEANING RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL

COMICS

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Serving the community for over 40 yrs

BRIAN CLINTON

MOVERS

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Visit us at Comic Con at booth #2537 on 10/5-10/8

333-5894

Owner Supervised

Have Old Comic Books To Sell?? Old Toys?? Old Pulps?? Collectibles?? Have to Move?? Have TV or Movie Memorabilia??

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MOVERS

Since 1991

516-328-1900

TREE SERVICE

CARPENTRY

SWEENEY CUSTOM CARPENTRY and PAINTING

Renovations Custom Closets Sheetrock Repairs Interior/Exterior

New Doors New Windows New Moldings Free Estimates

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PAINTING/POWER WASHING

SWEENEY PAINTING and CARPENTRY

Interior B. Moore Paints Dustless Vac System Renovations

PAINTING & WALLPAPER est. 1978

Exterior Power Washing Rotted Wood Fixed Staining

516-884-4016 Lic# H0454870000

Interior and Exterior • Plaster/Spackle Light Carpentry • Decorative Moldings Power Washing www.MpaintingCo.com 516-385-3132 New Hyde Park

ANTIQUES

516-328-7499 Licensed & Insured

TREE SERVICE

House Calls & Same Day Service Available

ANTIQUE & ESTATE BUYERS HIGHEST $$PRICES PAID Call For FREE Appraisal

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Serving L.I., 5 Boroughs & Westchester

CHIMNEY SPECIALISTS

• • • • • • • •

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COLLEGE COUNSELING

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HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT

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SUSAN MURPHY, LCSW 111 Seventh Street, Suite #111 Garden City, New York 11530

SUSAN MURPHY, LCSW Individual and Family Therapist Child • Teen • Adult

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Garden City High School Boys Varsity Basketball improves to 15-0

Congrats GCHS Varsity Football Long Island Champions and Rutgers Cup winner 2017! On Friday Jan 26th, Garden City beat Southside 49-41 and then followed that game up with a Tues Jan 30th 56-43 victory over a tough AA Class Massapequa program. With these wins, the Trojans

Granville off and running

Wood up up and away

improved to 15-0 and 9-0 in Conference play. Come out Friday Feb 2nd at 4:30PM and support the Trojans when they play at Elmont (9-1 in Conference.) After GC beat Southside by 40 points

in an earlier season match up, the Southside team came prepared with a plan to shut down the Trojans’ offensive arsenal utilizing a tough match up zone defense. Garden City responded with a well balanced scoring attack as Kevin McNiff led the way with 13 points and Andrew DeSantis contributed 12 points/4 rebounds/3 assists/1 steal to the effort. Other GC players helping with the offensive effort were Tyler Soutar with 9 points, Matthew Granville with 8 points/6 rebounds/5 assists/3 steals, James Cashwell with 6 points/6 rebounds and Brian Wood. In the Tuesday Jan 30th game vs Massapequa, the team defense of James Basile, James Cashwell, Andrew DeSantis, Billy Duff, Matthew Granville, Kevin McNiff, Joe Scattareggia, Tyler Soutar and Brian Wood held a potent Massapequa squad to only 43 points. Fourth year Head Coach James Hegmann preaches tough half court man defense along with full court pressure after made baskets and that has been one of the keys to the Trojans’ success throughout this season. In the Massapequa contest, Andrew DeSantis led all scorers with 26 points/7 rebounds while Tyler Soutar poured in 11 points/5 rebounds/2 steals. Matthew Granville, who is leading the team this

Basile running the show

season in rebounds (103) and assists (55), contributed 8 points/5 rebounds/4 assists/2 steals while Kevin McNiff tallied 6 points/2 rebounds/2 steals. The balance of the scoring was done by Brian Wood, Joe Scattareggia and James Cashwell, who had a monster night on the boards pulling down a team season high of 14 rebounds. At half time of the Massapequa game, the Garden City High School Long Island Championship/Rutgers Cup football team was honored (see photo.) James Cashwell, Andrew DeSantis, Matthew Granville, Patrick Leggett and Joe Scattareggia are on both the football team and basketball team. Congrats to the Trojan football team on back to back 12-0 seasons, Long Island Championships and Rutger’s Cups! The Trojans’ upcoming games are as follows: Friday Feb 2nd at Elmont vs Elmont at 4:30PM (Away Conference Game) Wed Feb 7 at Garden City vs Jericho 6:30PM (Home Conference Game) Fri Feb 9th at Garden City vs Great Neck North 6:30PM (Home Conference Game/Senior Night) Friday Feb 16th-Nassau County Playoffs Start Come out and support the Trojan Hoopsters!

Desantis taking a stroll thru the air…

With the season of love fast approaching, NYU Winthrop Hospital invites community members to celebrate by giving their love and support to a worthy cause at “Love is in the Air,” benefitting the Hospital’s Center for Cancer Care. The event, which raises vital funds for patient care and programs, state-of-the science technology and equipment, and cutting-edge cancer research at NYU Winthrop, will take place on Thursday, February 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City. “Love is in the Air is a celebration of life and love,” said Eva Chalas, MD, physician director of NYU Winthrop’s Cancer Center and vice-chair of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. “We are celebrating the resilience of our patients, dedication of our physicians,

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“Love is in the Air” event to benefit NYU Winthrop

and commitment of our leaders to foster excellence in cancer care within our community.” With the universal concepts of love and enjoying life serving as the foundation for the event, the evening will offer cocktail dining in a lounge atmosphere. A cabaret show, as well as gallery access and amusements, DJ and dancing are among the entertainment highlights of the evening. A full range of sponsorship opportunities as well as individual tickets are still available for “Love is in the Air.” The event is open to all members of the public, regardless of treatment history. To make your reservation or for more information, visit www.nyuwinthrop.org/events or call (516) 663-8275.

Free legal consultation clinics 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 legal matter of concern. The next Senior

Citizen Free Legal Consultation Clinic will be held Thursday, February 15, 2018, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. at NCBA, 15th and West Streets, Mineola. This popular free program regularly fills up quickly. Registration is required by calling 516747-4070.

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On January 27th, the 2018 Individual Nassau County Fencing Championships were held at Great Neck South High School. In an all GC Men’s Foil Final, Senior Philip Acinapuro prevailed over Sophomore Zach Ortiz to repeat

GCHS Fencers take Gold & Silver as Nassau County Men’s Fencing Individual Foil Champion. Based on their pool results, Zach (5-0) and Philip (4-1) were seeded 1st and 3rd respectively into the Direct Elimination (DE) round. Both Philip and Zach earned

first-round byes and knew they would not have to fence each other until the final. Philip won his DE bouts 15-3, 15-2, 15-10 and Zach won his DE bouts 15-5, 15-8 and 15-5, setting the stage for the gold medal bout where Philip completed

Members of the 2017-2018 GCHS Men and Women’s Varsity Fencing Team with Coaches Kevin Oliver and Denise Holtz

Mary Foxen and Tia Petrides with their All County Certificates

Alexandra Michael attacks in sabre

All County Foil - Philip Acinapuro and Zach Ortiz

Mary Foxen fencing épée

his title defense. Philip later observed that “Winning that final bout didn’t bring me the same kind of enjoyment as last year’s title because this year, I had to beat out such a great friend and teammate.” Nevertheless, Philip was

Foil Silver Medalist Zach Ortiz and Nassau County Champion Philip Acinapuro

Logan O’Grady & Christos Yannios with their All County Certificates

Logan O’Grady parries a leaping attack in sabre

deservedly “still very proud of [his] achievement” and he “hope[d] it will inspire some hard work from the future GC team.” Senior Tia Petrides, the two-time defending Women’s Foil Champion placed 5th. As she ended her high school fencing career, Tia reflected that “these 6 years have been an amazing experience” for her. She noted that her “love for fencing came from the amazing coaching I had from Coach Kreidman” who “taught me to work hard, stay focused and never give up.” Tia also credited current coach, Ms. Holz, with building her confidence. The other GC fencers that qualified and competed in the Individual Championships were: Men’s Sabre - Sophomores Logan O’Grady and Christos Yannios; Men’s Foil - Sophomore Sebastian Vazquez; Men’s Epée - Senior Colin McVicar and Junior Bryce Morrison; Women’s Sabre - Senior Brianne Etienne, Junior Alexandra Michael; Women’s Epée - Junior Emma Van Dyke and Sophomores Gianna Buckley and Mary Foxen.

Following the competition, the Nassau County Fencing Coaches Association presented “All County” awards to fencers based on their regular season records. In Sabre, Christos Yannios was named 2nd Team and Logan O’Grady earned an Honorable Mention. With their outstanding records, Philip Acinapuro (30-2 [1st in County]) and Zach Ortiz (28-3 [3rd in County]) earned 1st Team All County Men’s Foil honors. Philip’s record also earned him repeat “All Long Island” honors. Top 16 finishes were also earned by Sebastian Vazquez (foil) and Colin McVicar (epée). For the women, Tia Petrides was named 1st Team All County in foil and Mary Foxen earned an Honorable Mention in epée. Top 16 finishes were also achieved by Alexandra Michael (sabre) and Emma Van Dyke (epée). Congratulations to these talented fencers on these fantastic achievements! Last but not least, congratulations to Men’s Fencing Coach Kevin Oliver on his third consecutive award for Coach of the Year!

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at County Individual Championships

Gianna Buckley fencing épée against Great Neck North

Tia Petrides (right) fencing foil

Brianne Etienne fencing sabre against Jericho

Sebastian Vazquez fencing Jericho’s Andrew Kwon in foil

Philip Acinapuro and Zach Ortiz battle in the gold medal foil final

Christos Yannios fencing sabre

Emma Van Dyke scores a touch in épée

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November and December were an exciting time in Garden City’s Cub Scout Pack 55, filled with special events for the Scouts, and their families. On November 11th, 15 Scouts and their families attended Scout Day at West Point to watch the Black Knights take on Duke University in an exciting football showdown. The day kicked off with a Pack 55 tailgate on Daly Field, Cadet activities and demonstrations for Scouts, and Cadet-led walking tours. Once in the stadium, fans were treated to the Pregame Parachute demonstration, Black Knights Alley Fan Festival, and a thrilling 21-16 victory for the Black Nights.

Exciting Times at Pack 55 On November 20th, at Pack 55’s monthly Pack meeting, Scouts met with CWO3 Barry Dille, US Army National Guard from the 3rd Battalion, 142nd Aviation Regiment based right here on Long Island! CWO3 Dille came fitted with some of his equipment and stories about his military experience. He also shared accounts of his most recent service in Puerto Rico helping victims of Hurricane Maria. Thank you CWO3 Barry Dille for your time and service! We are grateful to all those who serve our country! At our December Pack meeting, Scouts were given a tour of the Cathedral of the Incarnation. The tour was led by

Mr. Janoff sharing interesting facts about the Cathedral with Scouts

Webelos Scout helping CWO3 Barry Dillie display flight equipment

Mr. Charles J. Janoff, Esq., a congregant and member of the Cathedral’s Executive Committee. During the tour the boys learned about the history, architecture and other secrets of one of the most significant buildings in Garden City. The same night, unwrapped toys were collected from the Scouts to help support the Hance Family Foundation. 2018 promises more fun! Upcoming Pack 55 events include our annual

Pinewood Derby, Blue & Gold Banquet, and camp in at the Museum of Natural History. New Scouts from grades 1st - 4th are welcome to join at all times. For more information please visit Pack55GardenCityNY on Facebook. Please contact Virginia Barone at vrowe1123@verizon.net or (917) 282-0731 if you are interested in registering your child.

Bear Scouts at West Point looking to catch a ride to Michie Stadium

Scouts and family members at West Point participating in our National Anthem

CWO3 Barry Dille presents at November Pack Night

Sheila Marie Finneran

Sheila Marie Finneran passed away on January 25, 2018. She was born on June 19, 1949 to her late parents, Janet and Jim Finneran. Sheila grew up in Garden City, New York, first born of four girls, and graduated from Garden City Senior High School, where she was an honors student, hockey player, basketball player, and cheerleader. She spent time as an

exchange student in France which she always remembered fondly. She then earned a bachelor of arts degree at Ohio State University and a law degree from The University of Texas in Austin. She worked as Assistant City Attorney in Austin before going into private practice. She enjoyed playing soccer and running marathons. Sheila had many talents, including artistic, musical, and athletic, but she will be remembered best for her wonderful sense of humor. Sheila is survived by her son Jeff Strange, three sisters Jan Finneran Antonietti, Geri Finneran Malone and Nancy Finneran Held, two brothers in law Tony Antonietti and Devin Malone, and six nieces and nephews Lauren Antonietti, Brian Meinrath, Andrea Antonietti, Jill Sinclair and her husband Michael Sinclair, Hayden Held and Harry Held. She also had two grand nieces Evelyn Sinclair and Violet Sinclair. The family wishes to thank all who cared for her at Monte Siesta Nursing and Rehabilitation. Her memorial service is Saturday, February 17, 2pm at Lakeway Church, 2203 Lakeway Boulevard, Austin, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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GCAA Basketball Results Week 7 Girls 2nd and 3rd Grade Standings

Team Cavs Celtics Heat Knicks Nets Nuggets Spurs Suns

Won 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Lost 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Girls 4th thru 6th Grade Results

Date 1/27/2018 1/27/2018 1/27/2018 1/27/2018

Score Nuggets 41 Suns 32 Knicks 18 Heat 16 Nets 28 Spurs 22 Cavs 18 Celtics 10

Girls 4th thru 6th Grade Standings

Team Nuggets Nets Spurs Suns Cavs Knicks Heat Celtics

Won 6 5 4 4 3 2 0 0

Lost 0 1 2 2 3 4 6 6

Boys 2nd Grade Standings

Team Cavs Celtics Heat Knicks Nets Nuggets Spurs Suns

Won 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Lost 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Boys 3rd Grade Results

Date 1/27/2018 1/27/2018 1/27/2018

Score Cavs 26 Suns 22 Spurs 22 Knicks 13 Celtics 21 Nuggets 8

Boys 3rd Grade Standings

Team Celtics Spurs Knicks Cavs Suns Nuggets

Won 5 4 4 3 2 0

Lost 1 2 2 3 4 6

Boys 4th Grade Results

Date 1/27/2018 1/27/2018 1/27/2018 1/27/2018

Score Suns 38 Nuggets 24 Heat 36 Knicks 26 Nets 29 Spurs 22 Celtics 27 Cavs 18

Boys 4th Grade Standings

Team Heat

Won Lost 5 1

Cavs Celtics Knicks Nets Suns Nuggets Spurs

5 4 3 2 2 2 1

1 2 3 4 4 4 5

Boys 5th Grade Results

Date 1/27/2018 1/27/2018 1/27/2018 1/27/2018

Score Nuggets 42 Suns 35 Heat 25 Knicks 19 Nets 33 Spurs 22 Cavs 30 Celtics 25

Boys 5th Grade Standings

Team Heat Nuggets Nets Cavs Knicks Celtics Spurs Suns

Won Lost Tied 4 2 0 4 2 0 4 2 0 3 3 0 3 3 0 2 3 1 2 4 0 1 4 1

Boys 6th Grade Results

Date 1/27/2018 1/27/2018 1/27/2018 1/27/2018

Score Nuggets 45 Suns 37 Knicks 67 Heat 60 Spurs 51 Nets 41 Celtics 36 Cavs 33

Boys 6th Grade Standings

Team Celtics Suns Cavs Spurs Nuggets Nets Knicks Heat

Won Lost Tied 4 1 1 3 2 1 3 3 0 3 3 0 3 3 0 3 3 0 3 3 0 1 5 0

Boys 7th and 8th Grade Results

Date 1/26/2018 1/26/2018 1/26/2018 1/26/2018 1/26/2018

Score Cavs 57 Pacers 31 Wolves 54 Nuggets 52 Heat 52 Knicks 50 Suns 45 Celtics 31 Nets 50 Spurs 45

Boys 7th and 8th Grade Standings

Team Nets Nuggets Heat Wolves Knicks Cavs Suns Spurs Celtics Pacers

Won 6 4 4 4 4 3 2 2 1 0

Lost 0 2 2 2 2 3 4 4 5 6

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The Men’s Association News 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 Uptown 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, Feb. 2---Girls JV Basketball, 4:30 p.m.; Girls Varsity Basketball, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3---Boys Swimming Championships, 10:00 a.m. (at Eisenhower Park) Monday, Feb. 5---Girls JV Basketball, 4:30 p.m.; Girls Varsity Basketball, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6---Co-Ed Rifle, 4:15 p.m. (at N.C. Rifle Range); Gymnastics

5:00 p.m. (at Stratford School) Wednesday, Feb. 7---Boys JV Basketball, 4:30 p.m.; Boys SwimmingCounty Diving Championships, 5:00 p.m. (at Eisenhower Park); Boys Varsity Basketball, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8---Gymnastics, 4:30 p.m. (at Stratford School) Friday, Feb. 9---Girls Varsity Basketball, 4:30 p.m.; Boys Varsity Basketball, 6:30 p.m.; Boys Swimming-County Championships, 6:30 p.m. (at Eisenhower Park) Saturday, Feb. 10---Boys Swimming--County Finals, 11:00 a.m. (at Eisenhower Park)

Father/Daughter, Mother/Son Dances

Attention all GCHS seniors! Hold the date for these two traditional events. The Father/Daughter dance is Friday, June 15 followed by the Mother/Son dance on Saturday, June 16. Both will be held at the Nassau County Bar Association. Mark your calendars!

TMA Website

Now can be accessed thru www. gctma.org. Note: this is the new web site we have been working towards which is much more friendlier “domain” name. Check it out! Sign up to be a Director,

ability to pay dues, make a donation to one of our many causes, etc. Take a look. We welcome all feedback!

Facebook Page

Yes, we have reached the modern times! Another venue to find out about the TMA and all we do!

Who We Are

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 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 continued assistance on aiding all we do. Thanks to all who contribute!

How You Can Join

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!

Important

Any Directors who want to pay their annual dues please mail your $100 check to the Treasurer.

TMA Officers

Jim Connolly---President Bob Leggett---Treasurer John Blair Pete Haeffner Rob McLoughlin Rob Capello Pat McElroy Luke Lynch Bob Basel

VILLAGE SPORTS Registration for Pastel Class with Arleen Urban Begins

Demonstrations will be available as needed throughout the program. Each student will receive the individual attention required to work at their own pace and level of expertise. Arleen Ruth Urban, the instructor for this program, is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America. A winner of numerous awards, her commissioned portraits hang in many Garden City homes. To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks’ Administrative Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. or if you have a password, you can register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Pee Wee Sports Sampler for Children Ages 4 & 5 Years Old

The Garden City Recreation Department will offer our poplar PeeWee Sports Sampler program this win-

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ter for children ages 4 & 5 who are Residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. This program has been designed to provide an opportunity to try a wide variety of sports with basic instruction. This program will take place in St. Paul’s Fieldhouse beginning the week of February 5 and will run for 55 minutes for six weeks. Our Sampler will incorporate new skills and free play in a non-competitive atmosphere. A different sport will be offered each week. Classes will be held according to the following schedule: Mondays 1:30 to 2:25 pm Wednesdays 1:30 to 2:25 pm Fridays 1:30 to 2:25 pm The cost of this program is $100. To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks’ Administrative Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. or if you have a password, you can register online at www.gcreconline.gar-

dencityny.net. For further information, call the Recreation and Parks Office at 465-4075.

"Zumba Gold" Fitness Classes for the Active Senior or Beginner

Due to popular demand, we have added another “Zumba Gold” exercise class to our weekly calendar! Our Tuesday session of our Zumba Gold fitness will be held in on Tuesday afternoons at 3:30 pm at The Senior Center. Each 45 minute class, teaching the basics of Zumba exercise, is led by Felicia Lovaglio, our certified Zumba exercise instructor. This class is geared for seniors or the beginner adult. The ten week session will begin Tuesday, February 6th. The price for the session is $60. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

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Garden City High School Varsity Kickline’s Competition Team performed an outstanding routine at their first competition of the season. The team placed 2nd in the kickline division at Valley Stream North High School on January 20, 2018. The team is led by Coach Samentha Samuel and captains Antonella D’Amelio, Nicole Deignan, Maggie McAndrews, Mikayla Mehling, Amanda Nastasi, Jenna Ruhl, & Alexis Varano.

Sponsorship opportunities at GC Pool

A variety or advertising and promotion options are available through the Garden City Pool. With nearly 9000 members joining the pool each year and hundreds of guests coming each week, you will receive a tremendous opportunity to get your message across to local patrons. New for this year!: Members, why not sponsor a movie night for your child? Includes 10 tickets, 10 popcorns, and a special sign and announcement recognizing you at the movie night! For more information and pricing call Tom McGerty at 516-483-2525

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Kickline places second in competition

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Garden City Boys Swimming and Diving season ends

Garden City Boys Varsity Swimming and Diving finished 3-6; however, some team members are in the top 40 across the Nassau County, and will be serious competitors at Divisions, Counties, and ultimately, States!

Top 40 Rankings in Section 8, Nassau County:

Garden City is currently ranked 6th in Nassau County in the 200 Medley Relay. Jake Newmark, John Protano, Kieran Brown, and Liam Gaffney have all placed in the 200 Freestyle. In the 200 Individual Medley, Jake Newmark and John Protano. Jake Newmark, John Protano, Liam Gaffney, and Kieran Brown have placed in the 50 Free. Cameron Yuen is currently the second-highest ranked diver in Nassau County. Jake Newmark, John Protano, and Liam Gaffney have placed in the 100 Butterfly. John Protano, Jake Newmark, Kieran Brown, and Liam Gaffney have placed in the 100 Free. Jake Newmark, John Protano,

and Kieran Brown have placed in the 500 Free. In the 200 Free Relay, GC is currently ranked 5th. Jake Newmark, Kieran Brown, and Liam Gaffney have placed in the 100 Back. John Protano is currently ranked 5th in the 100 Breast. GC is ranked 4th overall in the 400 Free Relay.

Dual Season Ends:

GC defeated Bellmore-Merrick, but fell to Manhasset and Great Neck South.

Upcoming Events:

Divisions will be held at Nassau County Aquatic Center (NCAC, or Eisenhower) on Thursday, Feb 1 for diving, and Saturday Feb. 3 for swimming. Counties will be held at NCAC on Wednesday, Feb 7 for diving, and Friday and Saturday, Feb. 9-10 for swimming. There will be a two-week hiatus, then States will be held Friday and Saturday, March 2-3. Good luck to all of the competitors, and congratulations to the whole team on a tough and exciting season!

Garden City Boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Varsity Swim team.

Junior John Protano swimming the breaststroke at Manhasset.

Sophomore Jake Newmark swimming the butterfly versus Manhasset.

Freshman Cameron Yuen at Manhasset about to enter the water and move to second place overall in Nassau County.

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Senior Kieran Brown at the start of his backstroke versus Manhasset.

Junior Nicholas Krawiec in the 100 Back versus Bellmore-Merrick.

7th grader Robert Protano swimming the 500 freestyle versus Bellmore-Merrick.

Freshman Michael Reinhardt in the 100 breaststroke versus Bellmore-Merrick.

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Garden City Wrestling celebrates seniors

January 11th was Senior Night for Garden City High School Wrestling, with eight members of the team being honored in the final home match of the season: Captain Kieran Paskewitz, Captain Steven Spirakis, Captain Tom Grlic, Captain Matt Flanagan, Brennan Maggio, Ryan Walsh, Liam Glynn, and Gianluca Bognanno. Bleachers in the gyms were filled with family, friends, and fans. Coach Czachor, Coach Beihoff and Coach Hepworth flanked the adjacent mats. The Trojans commemorated the occasion with a 39-34 win over Hewlett High School. So, the night was a big success. Garden City has a team with a roster of 35. Some have been on the sidelines due to injuries, but teammates have

stepped up and wrestled out of their weight class to fill in for their fellow Trojans. Even then, they aren’t often outwrestled. Senior Matt Flanagan, AllCounty who finished 5th place in last season, has been walking around with a brace after injuring his knee at the end of the football season. Matt is expected to be back just in time for the Nassau County Qualifiers in February. Most of the seniors have been wrestling together since freshman year and put their heart and soul into the team. Their camaraderie is a product of the support they receive from their coaches, the standard they strive for them to reach together and the perseverance to get the job done.

Senior Camaraderie - (Left to right:) Captains Tom Grlic, Kieran Paskewitz, Steven Spirakis, and Matt Flanagan with senior teammates Ryan Walsh, Brennan Maggio, Gianluca Bognanno, and Liam Glynn.

Freshman Will Blair pinned Jahneal King of Hewlett in the first round

Senior Gianluca Bognanno with a win

Sophomore Joe Foxen pinned his opponent within 40 seconds

Captain Kieran Paskewitz with another win

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Sophomore Tyler DeSena pinned Alex Martinez of Hewlett

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Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2981112. $1,275,000.

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2973064. $1,199,000.

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.

UNDER CONTRACT

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2997849. $1,249,000.

Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2995292. $1,375,000.

UNDER CONTRACT

Out of Town Listings Baldwin, NY 2-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #11. MLS# 2982219. $389,000.

Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2929647. $1,925,000.

Claudia Galvin Manager

Arthur Anderson

Rene Blair

Annmarie Bommarito

Laura Carroll

Ann Collins

Denise Eilbeck

Marilyn Frey

Vanessa (Maria) Genussa

Susan Gillin

Daureen Hausser

Fortune Heaney

Christopher Connors Patricia Costello

Lisa Heaney

Kathleen Higdon

Floral Park, NY 3-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #22. MLS# 2994403. $519,000.

Joanne Crokos

Christine Cudahy

Patricia Dickson

Alfred Kohart

Mary Krener

Robert J. Krener

Garden City Office | 516.248.6655 • 102 Seventh St, Garden City, NY • gardencity@danielgale.com Each office is independently owned and operated. We are pledged to provide equal opportunity for housing to any prospective customer or client, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.

UNDER CONTRACT

Floral Park, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #22. MLS# 2989469. $589,000.

UNDER CONTRACT

Cathedral Gardens, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #27. MLS# 2982365. $599,000.

Floral Park, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath SD #22. MLS# 2995287. $689,000.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2987095. $608,000.

Condos/ Co-Ops

Roslyn Heights, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #2. MLS# 2967444. $999,000.

New Hyde Park, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath SD #5. MLS# 2996105. $699,000

Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3000921. $859,000.

Point Lookout, NY 3-bedroom. 2-bath. SD #28. MLS# 2943446. $1,799,000.

Wyndham Listings 100 Hilton Ave, Unit M27 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2968890. $4,950/mo.

111 Cherry Valley Ave, Unit M25 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath SD #18. MLS# 2986138. $928,000.

100 Hilton Avenue, Unit 521, Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3000722. $1,875,000.

Consult a Wyndham Resale specialist when looking to buy or sell. Our on-site office staff is unsurpassed in providing thorough knowledge of the Wyndham Complex. Their years of professional experience and excellent service at this Five-Star Luxury Facility ensure a seamless transaction for both seller and buyer. Wyndham Resale Specialists: Patricia Costello, Patricia Dickson, Mary Krener, Alfred Kohart, Linda Mulrooney

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Mary Lo Galbo

Kathy Lucchesi

Susan MacDonald

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Athena Menoudakos

Matthew Minardi

Linda Mulrooney

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Kevin Ryan

Joseph Scianablo

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Friday, February 2, 2018 The Garden City News

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Friday, February 2, 2018 The Garden City News

Make a difference by donating men’s clothing to The INN. We are in need of your help collecting men’s clothing (business or causal), belts, shoes and boots for those less fortunate. Please drop off new and gently used men’s clothing throughout the month of February at the Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty in Garden City. Because sharing is caring. Daniel Gale Cares.

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