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Trustee questions mayor on new St. Paul’s Comm BY RIKKI MASSAND At the January 18th Board of Trustees’ meeting, Garden City Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan presented an update on the budding collaboration of the newly-appointed Mayor’s Advisory Committee on St. Paul’s. However one of the members of the Board questioned whether the public would be able to attend the committee’s meetings. The new committee replaces a 39-member St. Paul’s committee which served from 2021 through early 2023. The mayor announced, “The committee has been working at a fast pace and will provide regular updates at our Board of Trustees’ meetings and on the St. Paul’s page of the village website.” The new committee consists of five Garden City residents: Bill Cavan, John Cantwell, Soraya Zarghami Gage, Jim Apostolides and Walter Beal, a CNY Construction executive and project manager. See page 46
Where will you be on Wednesday, February 28th? Come to Hoops for Hope, and watch the Challengers play at Garden City High School. See page 18. Photo by Ed Rotondo
Traffic Comm to study closing some roads to truck traffic
BY RIKKI MASSAND At its January 18 meeting, the Village of Garden City Traffic Commission unanimously approved the development of a traffic study on potentially closing some north/south roads to truck traffic. The village is now seeking proposals from con-
sultants to perform the study. The study would include a measure of the current truck volumes on the major north/ south routes through Garden City: Franklin Avenue, Nassau Boulevard, Clinton Road and Washington Avenue to Eleventh Street to Cherry Valley Avenue. The object of this study is
defined to identify the issues that closing these roads to truck traffic might address; the current issues faced by the village and public on roadways and any unintended consequences of closures. The evaluation of the five major routes also seeks a solution “that will divert truck traffic See page 46
Village scores Aaa bond rating from Moodys BY RIKKI MASSAND The Village of Garden City has been issued the prestigious Aaa bond rating, which is the highest possible bond rating and reserved for municipal entities with the highest levels of creditworthiness, Village Treasurer Irene Woo reported during the January 18th meeting of the Board of Trustees. Treasurer Woo, herself a Garden City resident, provided the Board of Trustees with details of a conference call she had in the second week of January with Moody’s. The conversation covered multiple village finance topics including debt, the local economy, the municipality’s capital needs and budgeting, fund balance and more. “Once again Moody’s has assigned a Triple A (Aaa) bond rating with a stable outlook to the village. Their report states the village’s financial position is ‘healthy with ample reserves and liquidity. The See page 47
‘Will Sing for Food’ concert February 4th PAGE 8 BoT approves more funds for H2O system PAGE 24
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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In last week’s edition we posed the question about whether we should continue to allow groups to sign letters to the editor with just the group name, or whether at least one individual should have to include their name at the bottom of each letter. Our rationale was that for well known groups with public websites, which included the names of their officers, it was saving space to just include the group name. However the feedback we’ve received has been close to unanimous that we should always require a name, and so we will take that feedback to heart. Going forward, letters from groups will have to have at least one signature indicating who wrote it. The comments
we received point out that the writers of letters should be immediately identifiable and that readers shouldn’t have to go looking for that information, which is a very good point. We seem to be entering the “Season of the Letters” (the Village election is set for March 19th) as we received and printed 19 letters this week. We welcome all letters and print almost all of them, so please send more! Our deadline is noon on Wednesday, so please get them in by then - while sometimes we can bend the deadline a little, don’t count on it at times when things get busy! Letters can be sent to editor@gcnews. com
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To the Editor: In the State of New York, an Article 78 proceeding is a citizens’ only means to address or correct an abuse of power by a government entity or actor. It is not a lawsuit for pecuniary gains or monetary damages, instead it is to remediate government overreach. The Article 78 complaint I filed is a matter of saving the independence of the Board of Ethics from exclusive control by a single individual - the mayor. The filing was diligently covered by the editor of the Garden City News who published and ran an article on the petition on October 13, 2023. FABGC has now commented anonymously nearly four months later, in anticipation of the election and a decision from the courts. They are attempting to politicize the matter by misrepresenting the procedural method of filing while ignoring the merits of the Article 78 proceeding – that Mayor Mary Carter Flannagan, in violation of village law, dismantled the independence of the Board of Ethics, arbitrarily dismissed multiple members, and installed a new board of Ethics with truncated term limits that she exclusively controls. I have never written publicly on this matter as it is not a public or political issue - it is simply an issue that requires remediation. However, I presently feel compelled to write this letter as it is concerning FAB would attack someone seeking to correct an abuse of power within the government. It is a fundamental American tenet to be able to challenge the overreach of government actors. An Article 78 proceeding can only be considered once all other remedies are exhausted. I did not immediately commence a lawsuit; rather I raised my concerns and wrote ethical complaints to the village. All queries I raised were rebuffed, leaving me with only one option - to file the Article 78. In response, Mayor Flannagan decided to hire a high-end outside law firm to defend her rather than relying on
Village Counsel. Ultimately, it has been Mayor Flanagan’s actions, denials, and retention of top law firms that has wasted the resources that FABGC has attempted to blame on me, a volunteer citizen of the village. The letter by FABGC was not only hypocritical, but it was also dangerous as it seeks to stifle dissent from residents looking to remedy abuses of power by government actors. Know your rights, exercise your rights, and do what is right. Ryan M Torino, Esq.
My journey
To the Editor: Growing up, I had the opportunity to travel with my father, a PE teacher, during summer breaks. While we marveled at China’s ancient history and landscapes, I regretted the loss of historic sites due to the toll of past wars, the Cultural Revolution, and rapid modern development. When we lose history, we lose part of who we are. Leaving home, I embarked on a journey to the land of opportunity and freedom. Pursuing my master’s degree in Utah, in one of the best language-teaching programs, I found not only academic enrichment but also a life partner, Warren, to whom I’ve been happily married for almost 20 years. Serendipity struck when we found out we have the same birthday - on the day we met! During our three years of studying, we enjoyed the majestic snow-capped mountains and the vastness of the west. Upon completing our education, Warren and I set our sights on New York. The pursuit of jobs, the rental of our cozy apartment, the purchase of our first home in North Bellmore, and the arrival of our children, marked the beginning of our family life. As we explored the tree-lined streets and admired the stately homes of Garden City, we felt a deep connection to its historic charm and sense of community. Our decision to move here was transformative, and we quickly became part of the fabric of Garden City. See page 53
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BY GARY SIMEONE A brand new ambulatory care center was unveiled to the public this past Tuesday at the former Bloomingdale’s building at 1111 Franklin Avenue. The renovated four-storied building is an extension of the NYU Langone Health network and former Winthrop University Hospital. The new medical center features a state-of-the-art 260,000 square-foot facility that houses thirty-two different clinical specialties. Jean Marie Addeo, senior director at NYU Langone Ambulatory Care, said the new facility will have over thirty specialists on staff to care for 400,000 patients on an annual basis. “The new center has four floors of multi service units, which includes 260 state-of-the-art patient exam rooms and a newly expanded ophthalmology service,” said Addeo.”there will be over thirty specialists on staff including in the areas of pediatric and adult care, surgical specialists, cardiology, pulmonary and urology specialists. The idea behind the merger was to combine smaller solo practices into having the benefit of multi-specialists sharing space on the same floors to better serve our patient populations. This will allow better access to care, more appointments and specialized care for our
patients.” She added that one of the luxuries of housing specialists under the same roof is that it will allow for the providers themselves to have person to person interaction. “They will be able to facilitate and coordinate better the procedures and testing for each individual patient. This is the way of the future in having access to multiple specialists at the same time in the same location.” Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who attended the event said that the new ambulatory center is another win for NYU Langone Health. “Nassau County has one of the greatest healthcare networks in the world,” said Blakeman. “NYU Langone’s new state-of-the-art facility in Garden City will provide the top notch service they are known for, and add to the health of our community.” Garden City Village Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan said the new facility is a nice addition to the village’s downtown. “The medical facility is a nice addition to our vibrant downtown,” said Flanagan. “We look forward to building a longstanding relationship with our newest community member.” The new facility features multiple exam rooms and procedure areas but won’t have the typical clinical hospital
The new NYU Langone medical center at 1111 Franklin Avenue (former home of Sears). setting. “We will have our procedure areas setup on the third floor of the building with certain specialists including urology and OB-GYN,” said Addeo. “We are currently in the process of seeking Quad A accreditation to have anesthesia done onsite.” Vicki Suna, executive vice president for AIA real estate development & facilities, said the new building was constructed with a holistic and healing
approach in mind. “The physical environment plays a powerful role in healing and overall well being, and this informed every aspect of our holistic approach to designing and constructing this facility, both inside and out,” said Suna. “With its open floor plan, ntegration of art, and connection to nature and natural light, we have created a warm and highly functional space for our patients, visitors, and staff.”
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“Will Sing For Food” to perform fundraiser BY GARY SIMEONE It will be a night of vibrant colors and sounds on Sunday, February 4, as a local musical group, “Will Sing for Food,” will perform their act at the Nutty Irishman in Farmingdale. Their winter charity event will feature two dozen musicians and vocalists onstage singing a wide range of musical genres. Andrew Morreale, co-creator and director of “Will Sing for Food,” said that the groups origins began in the basement of the Garden City Community Church. “We started this whole thing over thirteen years ago as an outreach program at the church,” said Morreale, a Garden City resident. “It was basically a mix of church members, moms and dads and high school students, who were doing community theatre at the church as a way to raise money for local food pantries. There was an entertainment aspect involved along with an eclectic mix of music performed by our members.” He said that what makes the onstage act unique is that each artist is singing or playing a different instrument in coordination with each other. “It’s definitely an eclectic group and is really a treat for audience members to take everything in. We also have a guitar case placed strategically in front of the stage where people can throw in money which is then donated to variouscharity organizations.” He added that the guitar case is symbolic of the group’s name, as it gives off a street peddlers vibe, where passersby will drop dollars or donations into the case. Anna Belanger, Morreale’s daughter and assistant director in the group, said she’s been performing in Will Sing For Food since her teenage years.
“I’ve been involved with this group for many years with my dad, and it’s definitely an interesting group of people and great creative outlet for our members,” said Belanger. “There are people from all walks of life involved from teachers to doctors, therapists and actors. We are all in it for the same purpose, to entertain people and give back to the community at the same time.” The group has partnered with several smaller food pantries over the years but recently connected with the Long Island Cares organization as a way to expand their community outreach. “We connected with Long Island Cares and the Harry Chapin Food-Bank several years ago, and in that time have raised over $300,000 for their organization through all of our events,” said Morreale. Paule Pachter, president and CEO of Long Island Cares, said that he joined the group as a guest vocalist several years ago during one of their shows. “I had seen them perform in the church’s basement many times. They are a great mix of singers, drummers, guitarists and keyboardists all functioning as one,” said Pachter. “They do a great thing turning music into meals and in thirteen years they have raised a few hundred thousand dollars for local food pantries on Long Island.” The group performs two events per year during th summer and winter seasons. They have performed at venues like Eisenhower Park, Mulcahy’s Bar in Wantagh and at wineries on the East End. They perform a variety of different musical gentries from rock, pop, bluegrass and jazz music. To find out more about Will Sing For Food, you can visit their website at willsingforfood.org.
Special Estates POA meeting on February 7 The Estates Property Owners’ Association (Estates POA) will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, February 7th, at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Senior Center located at 6 Golf Club Lane. The Esates POA is pleased to announce that all four Community Agreement Party candidates - Jessica Tai (Estates), Bruce Torino (Central), Judy Courtney (East) and Vinny Muldoon (At Large) - will be in attendance to discuss their vision for the
village and to take questions from village residents. This will be a great opportunity for residents to meet the candidates and ask them about the key issues facing the village such as the future development of St. Paul's and the proposed casino at the Nassau Hub. All residents of Garden City are welcome to attend this special meeting of the Estates POA. To learn more about the Estates POA, visit www.gcestates.org
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RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN GARDEN CITY The information about the homes and the photos were obtained through the Multiple Listing Services of Long Island. The homes presented were selected based solely on the fact that they were recently sold.
Mortgage Rates this week from www.nerdwallet.com
Loan Term 30-year fixed 15-year fixed 5/1 ARM
Interest Rate 6.385% 5.488% 6.812%
APR 6.462% 5.616% 7.723%
Long Island Sales Data From One Key MLS Month
Dec - 2023 Nov - 2023 Oct - 2023 Sept - 2023 Aug - 2023 July - 2023 June - 2023 May - 2023 Apr -2023 Mar - 2023 Feb - 2023
Nassau County Median Sale Price Current Year Prior Year
$705,000 $710,000 $725,000 $735,000 $727,500 $725,000 $690,000 $665,000 $655,000 $649,000 $640,000
$650,000 $665,000 $675,000 $699,000 $700,000 $720,000 $716,000 $685,000 $668,500 $650,000 $650,000
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Date: 01/29/2024 Sold price: $1,300,000 4 beds, 3 full baths Architectural Style: Colonial Lot size: .17 acres Annual taxes: $20,431 MLS number: 3509412 The Seller’s Team: Stephen and Laura Baymack, Compass Greater NY The Buyer’s Team: Lisa Heaney, Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Realty
Perfectly situated on a quiet tree-lined street, this beautiful colonial in meticulous condition was expanded and extensively renovated throughout. The home features a sun-drenched family room with a fireplace, a living room with a cathedral ceiling, an elegant dining room, a full bathroom, and a gourmet kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast eating area. The second floor boasts a spacious primary bedroom suite with a large walk-in closet, and 3 additional nicely sized bedrooms that are serviced by a full hall bathroom. The basement recreation room, and the backyard paver patio surrounded by mature plantings provide a perfect space for entertaining. The roof, windows, siding, boiler, and air conditioning are all young. The home is proximate to shopping, the park, and the Long Island Railroad station. The generous amount of living and entertaining space and the overall condition make this a truly exceptional value and the perfect place to call home!
Date: 01/26/2024 Sold price: $800,000 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths Architectural style: Cape Lot size: .17 Annual Taxes: $11,885 MLS number: 3522189 The Seller’s Team: Todd Yovino, Island Advantage Realty The Buyer’s Team: Numa Roades, Island Advantage Realty
This Cape style home is ready to be reconstructed. This property presents incredible opportunities to seek building to your own preference. This Home Features 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen & 1 Car Garage. Centrally Located To All. Don’t Miss This Opportunity!
111 Cherry Valley Ave Unit 312
Date: 01/29/2024 Sold price: $710,000 1 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 1 half bath Architectural Style: Condominium Monthly common charge: $1,083 MLS number: 3507598 The Seller’s Team: Cheryl Trimboli, Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl. Realty The Buyer’s Team: Matthew Minardi and Claudia Galvin, Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Realty
Experience the wonderful lifestyle of The Wyndham, a condo community that stands out in the Village of Garden City. Here, you will enjoy an array of amenities that include a doorman, valet parking, a clubhouse, cinema room, card games, an indoor pool, health club, a pond, barbeque area and lush beautiful grounds. This Condo is turn key and ready for you to put your touches on. The Condo offers an entry foyer, view from the balcony is scenic, living room, dining room, kitchen, powder room, closests, primary bedroom with WIC, Private bath with shower & tub, Laundry & pantry.
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Under Contract | Garden City | $1,149,999 3 BR, 2 BA, 1 HALF BA | Web# 3523635 Michelle McArdle: M 516.306.4134
Under Contract | Westbury | $959,000 2 BR, 2 BA, 1 HALF BA | Condo | Web# 3516497
Under Contract | Garden City | $440,000 2 BR, 1 BA | Co-Op | Web# 3508810
Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $1,925,000 4 BR, 3 BA, 1 HALF BA | Web# 3481917
Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $1,275,000 4 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3494202
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Katarzyna “Katrina” Kamer: M 917.548.7106 Catherine Gerspach: M 516.238.2771
Lara Munoz-Corredor: M 917.846.2808
Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $925,000 3 BR, 2 BA | Web# 1421406
Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $875,000 4 BR, 3 BA | Web# 3489693
Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $360,000 1 BR, 1 BA | Co-Op | Web# 3500092
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“Melted-Ed with Cousin Dan” to perform locally Washroom Recordings Artist MeltedEd Stankewick has drafted Cousin Dan McCarthy to perform original music and classic rock deep cuts. The pair will be performing at local venues in coming weeks. Garden City High School Class of ’85 graduate, professional musician and (NYC DOE) music teacher Ed Stankewick is back with his latest “Edigmatic” effort, Melted Ed with Cousin Dan, ‘Something From Nothing’, a musical sojourn into the roots of Rock n Roll. The duo have performed at the Cabana in Long Beach to rave reviews, and now take their new act to Garden City’s own Doc O’Grady’s, February 9, Prost, March 1, and J Paul’s, in Oceanside, March 15, 7:30–11:00 p.m., Admission is free. Ed has released numerous albums across various musical genres and iterations. He currently records and performs with Jackson Automotive, with whom he has released several albums.
Ed also has albums in the children’s music genre under Mr. “S” and the Burnt Bottom Cookie Band. In addition, he has released albums in the rock genre with local legends, the Melted Americans (1983–1991). Ed said, “I’m just happy to still be writing and performing into my 50s. There’s less pressure now to perform what people might expect and simply perform what I enjoy playing. This approach actually leaves me with more energy to jam than I did in my early 20s.” He is joined by one of his oldest friends and biggest fans Dan McCarthy (GCHS Class of ’84), ‘Cousin Dan’. “Ed’s music and performances have always resonated with me, and now I’m performing with my ‘Rockstar friend’, it is a lifelong dream come true.” So, come out and enjoy some great food and atmosphere while listening to three sets of some of the most beautiful, nostalgic and “Edstetically” inspired live music you are likely to ever hear.
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Laura Baymack Lic. RE Salesperson Principal Agent M: 516.537.3050
Stephen Baymack Lic. Assoc. RE Broker Principal Agent M: 516.216.0244
Laura Carroll Lic. RE Salesperson Founding Agent M: 917.370.5354
Lauren Grima Lic. RE Salesperson Principal Agent M: 917.642.5036
Karen Guendjoian Lic. RE Salesperson Principal Agent M: 516.578.8395
Maureen Lagarde Lic. RE Salesperson Founding Agent M: 516.850.7812
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Athena Menoudakos Lic. RE Salesperson Founding Agent M: 516.316.4955
Alexander G. Olivieri Lic. RE Salesperson Founding Agent M: 516.306.7738
Alexandra Parisi Lic. Assoc. RE Broker Founding Agent M: 516.427.6878
Salvatore Sica Lic. Assoc. RE Broker Principal Agent M: 347.922.8947
Jennifer Sullivan Lic. RE Salesperson Founding Agent M: 516.361.7190
Kathy Thornton Lic. RE Salesperson Principal Agent M: 516.987.4886
Catherine Anatra Lic. RE Salesperson Athena Menoudakos Team M: 516.476.7825
Lauren Canner Lic. RE Salesperson The Laura Carroll Team M: 516.650.7474
Chelsea Costello Lic. RE Salesperson The Laura Carroll Team M: 516.509.7961
Kerry Flynn Lic. RE Salesperson The Laura Carroll Team M: 914.772.6169
Mairéad Garry Lic. RE Salesperson McCooey Olivieri Team M: 516.375.8434
Denice Giacometti Lic. RE Salesperson McCooey Olivieri Team M: 516.398.7468
Susan Gillin Lic. RE Salesperson The Jen Sullivan Team M: 516.655.5662
Christina Hirschfield Lic. RE Salesperson The Laura Carroll Team M: 516.805.0703
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Frank Morabito Lic. RE Salesperson The Pete Diaz Team M: 917.207.7782
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172 Kildare Road, Garden City 4 BD | 2 BA | 1 BA | $2,499,000 Laura Carroll | M: 917.370.5354
142 Cherry Valley Avenue, Garden City 4 BD | 3 BA | 2 HB | $2,499,000 Laura Carroll | M: 917.370.5354 Adrienne McDougal | M: 516.662.3872
113 Whitehall Boulevard, Garden City 4 BD | 3 BA | $1,849,000 Stephen & Laura Baymack | M: 516.216.0244
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184 Brompton Road, Garden City 4 BD | 3 BA | 2 HB | $1,595,000 Jennifer Sullivan | M: 516.361.7190
44 Nassau Boulevard, Garden City 6 BD | 3 BA | 1 HB | $1,589,000 Stephen & Laura Baymack | M: 516.216.0244
57 Roxbury Road, Garden City 4 BD | 2 BA | 1 BA | $1,429,000 Laura Carroll | M: 917.370.5354
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7 Newmarket Road, Garden City 3 BD | 2 BA | 2 HB | $1,299,000 Patrick M. McCooey | M: 516.236.4287 Alexander G. Olivieri | M: 516.306.7738 UNDER CONTRACT
111 Seventh Street, 204, Garden City 2 BD | 2 BA | $849,000 Stephen & Laura Baymack | M: 516.216.0244
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159 Chestnut Street, Garden City 4 BD | 2 BA | $1,250,000 Jennifer Sullivan | M: 516.361.7190
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95 Amherst Street, Garden City 4 BD | 3 BA | $1,198,000 Stephen & Laura Baymack | M: 516.216.0244
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33 Park Avenue, New Hyde Park 4 BD | 1 BA | $799,000 Maureen Lagarde | M: 516.850.7812
100 Hilton Ave, #515, Garden City 1 BD | 1 BA | 1 HB | $699,000 Athena Menoudakos | M: 516.316.4955
All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage. *Source: 2022 Closed Sales Volume, U.S., RealTrends 500.
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3 BD | 2 BA | 2 HB | $1,299,000 Welcome to 7 Newmarket Road. This stylish three bedroom, two full and two half bath home has it all. The home is set on an oversized 65x150 manicured lot and is convenient to all. Enter into an inviting foyer with half bath and coat closet, leading to an open concept living area, with wood burning fireplace and banquet sized dining area. Prepare gourmet meals for friends and family in an oversized chef’s eat in kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs you will find three large bedrooms and a family size updated hall bath. The primary suite features ample closet space and ensuite bath. The lower level is the true soul of the home and an entertainer’s dream. Enjoy watching a game or movie in the warm and inviting family room with access to the backyard and patio. Work from home in the private home office. Access to the two car garage and half bath complete the first lower level. The second lower level is finished and awaits your imagination and touches to become a home gym and/or playroom. Ample storage, laundry room, utility room and large laundry room complete the second lower level.
Patrick M. McCooey Member of the Luxury Division Founding Agent, Compass LI Licensed Associate RE Broker patrick.mccooey@compass.com M: 516.236.4287 | O: 516.517.4751 Alexander G. Olivieri Member of the Luxury Division Founding Agent, Compass LI Licensed RE Salesperson alexander.olivieri@compass.com M: 516.306.7738 | O: 516.517.4751
The McCooey Olivieri Team is a team of real estate agents affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage. O: 516.517.4751
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Word is out! Where will you be on Wednesday, February 28? Hoops for Hope of course! Come cheer for the Challengers at Garden City High School. Doors open at 3 and tip off is at 3:30. The game is being played in memory of Bobby Menges, a GCHS alumnus who lost his battle with cancer. All proceeds from the game will be donated to the I’m Not Done Yet Foundation. INDY’s mission is to help adolescent and young adult patients who are fighting cancer and other serious, chronic and long-term illnesses. The cheerleaders will be there. Kickline will be there. Challenger alumni will be there. Students from all of the schools will be there. Will YOU be there? A suggested donation of $5 includes a coupon for a free egg sandwich from Seventh Street Gourmet, 100 Seventh Street, GC. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase for a chance to win great prizes. (Cash and checks please. Credit cards can not be accepted at this event). Family and business sponsor-
ships are available. If interested please contact Liz Menges at efmenges131@ gmail.com. Please contact Michael O’Hanlon at 516-319-8020 with any other questions about the event. See you on February 28.
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Garden City Is A Special Community The foundation is based on community spirit, respect and a sense that we are all working together. It seems to us that some of that has been lost, with divisiveness, politicking and the exclusion of opposing views all becoming the norm of how the Village operates. This must be changed if we are to renew our sense of community and be able to collaboratively face the challenges of the future.
We Commit To A Board Of Trustees That Will Work Together We will collaborate and work together as a team, with no secret meetings, no infighting or backstabbing. We will work for the residents. We can disagree constructively while focusing on getting the work of the people done. There will be NO place for personal attacks in our administration.
The Sands Casino Together with other communities, we will work to ensure the Las Vegas Sands Casino is never approved. We will never support this development in any way, shape or form.
St. Paul’s Future An inclusive, public and transparent process is the most important element to this next phase. We will include the viewpoints of our residents, not just a handful of people in power. We will ensure that the future of St. Paul’s will be determined by the will of the people in this great village.
Return To The High Standards Our Residents Deserve And Respect We will have clean streets, a vibrant downtown and a modern infrastructure. Preserving green spaces, tree planting and clean/safe water for all our residents is a top priority.
Develop A Renewed Sense Of Community We are committed to meeting with every village group to foster the sense of community and communication that has been lost. We will engage residents in positive ways to ensure community events return to our village.
Plan For The Future We will develop a strategic, comprehensive master plan, considering all residents’ opinions to create a true vision for the development and prosperity of the village.
Schools and Board of Education We will ensure that the village and the schools work cooperatively for the benefit of all of the students. Our Kids Are Our Future.
Safe Roads and Streets Making our streets safe is a priority with the integration of law enforcement and maintenance.
VOTE FOR THE COMMUNITY AGREEMENT PARTY VINNY MULDOON, JUDY COURTNEY, JESSICA TAI, BRUCE TORINO
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EAB meeting to include update on lead testing All residents are invited to join the EAB meeting on Wednesday, February 7, at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall and via Zoom for an important update from Water Superintendent Stan Carey on lead in drinking water. Mr. Carey will provide an update on the results of lead testing of water throughout the Village, and he will report on the progress that has been made on the Village’s lead service line inventory, as well as further work to be done. The Village continues to encourage all residents to have their water tested for lead, and this service is being provided by the Village free of charge. Residents can request a lead test by calling 516-465-4017 or emailing gardencitysampling@h2m.com. In addition to testing your water for lead, residents are advised to take steps to determine if their home has a lead service line or a partial lead service line. The Village is gathering this information to compile a lead service line inventory as mandated by the federal government. The deadline for this inventory to be completed is October 2024. The Village needs help from all residents, and is asking that a short survey be completed to assist the Village in their efforts. The survey includes
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THE VIEW FROM HERE
The Post-New Hampshire Environment BY BOB MORGAN, JR. A few thoughts on the overall political and governmental situation following the New Hampshire primary. The obvious upshot of the primary is that Donald Trump, notwithstanding his rather graceless victory speech after the results came in, is the overwhelming favorite to be the Republican nominee. While Mr. Trump’s 11 point victory was not that overwhelming, this state’s primary electorate had many moderate and independent or Democraticleaning voters. There does not seem to be much of a path for his one remaining challenger, Nikki Haley, and she is unlikely to win the next contested primary, in her home state of South Carolina. Nevertheless, there is a chance that Ms. Haley could stay in the race for a long time. She might desire to be the last candidate standing in case Mr. Trump’s legal troubles really catch up with him before the convention. But as Republicans appear to be closing out their nomination race, perhaps the larger post-New Hampshire story is that President Joe Biden, who already must overcome scrutiny as to his personal competence, seems to be facing a very difficult patch. This is true both in overall foreign relations and in particular, with regard to immigration issues. The Middle East is very much in flux. There have been attacks on Red Sea shipping and over 150 attacks on American installations, most if not all from factions allied with Iran. Last week, three American soldiers were killed in Jordan. As to the conflict in Gaza, there are reports of serious negotiations relating to a possible truce in exchange for the release of hostages taken by Hamas. Certainly a deal that will return peace to the region, get hostages and prisoners home while still protecting Israel’s security interests, would be welcome, but it remains unclear that we are near such an accord. This is overall a difficult situation for Mr. Biden, both in itself and politically. While American policy has generally tilted toward Israel, Mr. Biden has had to placate critics on his left who basically are hostile to Israel and support the immediate creation of a
Palestinian state. On his other flank, the President is being attacked by Republicans as a weak leader who previously got too close to Iran. And then there is the immigration mess, which at least for the moment is also intertwined with the war in the Ukraine. This week The New York Times, hardly a conservative mouthpiece, declared that “chaos engulfs the border and imperils Mr. Biden’s reelection hopes.” Right now, immigration and border security have become a major political issue. Mr. Biden came into office determined to reverse tough edicts of Mr. Trump, which included the Remain in Mexico policy, under which refugees claiming asylum in the United States were required to remain in that country until a hearing was scheduled. In the view of the Trump Administration, many seekers of asylum were simply economic migrants not entitled to admittance to the United States. Instead, after Mr. Biden took over, the Remain in Mexico policy was tanked and far more migrants were granted humanitarian parole and permitted into the country with a notice of a hearing well into the future. Not surprisingly, word of the relaxed policies quickly filtered into potential immigrant communities, and the number of attempted border crossings soared, creating chaotic situations at the frontier. Then, southern governors like Rick Abbott of Texas seized on the idea of busing migrants to northern cities governed by liberal mayors, greatly spreading the burdens of caring for the newcomers. The latest development is that President Biden has belatedly become interested in sealing the border and is seeking new legislation, but Republicans have linked funding the Ukraine war to a tough crackdown. Republicans are also demanding much stricter laws than Democrats want to accept. So, although there is much focus on the Republican race and Mr. Trump’s impending legal issues, Mr. Biden’s reelection could very well depend on how well he navigates the many difficult situations that he currently faces.
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While the Mayor’s es, budgeting, fund Advisory Committee balance and local and the Board of economy. On January Trustees continue 18th, Moody’s once moving forward on the again assigned a Aaa path to a decision at rating with a stable St. Paul’s, I would like outlook to the Village to take time to address citing in their credit an important public opinion the Village’s health issue that will financial position is be the topic of this healthy with ample week’s Environmental reserves and liquidiAdvisory Board ty. The credit opinion (“EAB”) meeting. It also includes a rating was over two years ago for Environmental, that the issue of eleSocial and Governance vated levels of lead in Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan impacts. The drinking water associEnvironmental score ated with lead service lines in our is Moderately Negative. Moody’s Village first came to the attention of deems all issuers in Nassau County the Board of Trustees. to have elevated exposures to storms Since that time, all residents have and water stress. However, under received mail on this topic, it has the Social and Governance impacts, been covered extensively in pro- the Village’s score is positive. Social gramming by the EAB, the Garden impacts include strong employment, City News has run many stories on high resident income, and low viothe topic, and the Board of Trustees lent crimes. Under Governance, the voted to waive permit fees for lead opinion stated, “Government operservice line replacements in order ations are managed by certified and to help minimize the financial bur- experienced professionals who are den of replacing a lead service line. responsible for implementing poliYou have probably seen notices on cy objectives.” The Village will be our Village website, posts on social issuing $14,827,800 in bonds for varimedia, and large poster boards at ous projects and $43,827,800 in BANs the Library, Village Hall and Senior for the six Water Well Treatment Center with instructions on how to projects. The BANs are one-year request a free water test. notes and once all the New York So where are we now on the issue State grants are received (totaling of lead testing and lead service lines? $25,670,098), the Village will issue Most residents know that water ser- long-term bonds for the differvice lines connect their homes and all ence. The full Moody’s credit opinbuildings in the Village to the water ion report can be viewed under the main, and that the service lines are Finance Department tab. the responsibility of the homeowner. How many homeowners know The Environmental Protection whether their service line is made of Agency is requiring the Village lead or another material? How many Water Dept. to create an inventory residents have tested their drinking water for lead, and what have of all water service line materials the results been? Come to the EAB within the Village by October 2024. meeting on Wednesday, February 7, The Village is asking residents and at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall and via businesses to fill out a quick survey. Zoom to learn the answers to these You can access the form from your questions from Stan Cary, Village cell phone/tablet by entering the folSuperintendent of Water and Sewer. lowing URL link in a web browser: You will also hear about the free lead https://arcg.is/PnDCn. We recomtesting being offered by the Village mend that you use your cell phone or and about how the Village needs tablet as you will be asked to take a your help in its efforts to complete photo of your water service line. The a lead service line inventory that form provides information on where is mandated by the Federal govern- to identify your material as well as material type information. Your parment. ticipation will help the Village save resources in not having to review In anticipation of the Village’s additional historical documentaupcoming Bond and BAN (Bond tion as part of the lead service line Anticipation Notes) sale, Village identification program. The Village Treasurer Irene Woo recently held has waived all permit fees within a ratings call with Moody’s Investor the DPW and Building Departments Services, Inc. where a wide range related to water service line replaceof topics were discussed, including ment until May 2024. Residents who Village debt, capital needs, financSee page 56
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Excessive speed On January 24th a Cherry Valley Avenue motorist was charged with excessive speed, improper turn, and unregistered vehicle. Offensive graffiti Garden City Police and school officials investigated a report of offensive graffiti found inside a Middle School bathroom on January 24th. Vehicles damaged A vehicle was reportedly damaged by unknown means on January 24th while parked in a Garden City Plaza parking lot. In a separate incident that day, a vehicle was reportedly damaged by unknown means while parked in a private Franklin Avenue parking lot. Aggressive driving A motorist on Stewart Avenue at Washington Avenue was charged with multiple aggressive driver violations on January 24th. False alarms On January 24th Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to three locations for fire alarms and determined they were set in error. Gate malfunction Polie responded to a gate malfunction at the Stewart Manor station railroad crossing on January 24th. Panic alarm Garden City Police responded to a Stewart Avenue building on January 25th for a panic alarm activation and determined it was set in error. Truck tickets A Clinton Road truck driver was charged with out-of-class operation and driving in a no-commercial vehicle zone on January 25th. Set in error The GCFD and GCPD responded to a Franklin Avenue building for a fire alarm on January 25th and determined it was set in error. Unlicensed operation A Rockaway Avenue motorist was charged with unlicensed operation and passing a red traffic light on January 25th. Bank alarm On January 26th the GCFD and GCPD responded to a local bank for an alarm, but determined the cause to be a system malfunction.
Outstanding warrants On January 26th the Garden City Police arrested a 41-year-old male on New Hyde Park Road for three outstanding Suffolk County traffic warrants.
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Lock your vehicles On January 26th a male subject was seen on surveillance cameras checking car door handles on Franklin Court. Unauthorized charges On January 26th a victim reported that multiple unauthorized charges were made against her credit card account. Multiple charges A Cathedral Avenue motorist was charged with unlicensed operation, unregistered vehicle, and uninsured vehicle on January 26th. Barbecue alarm? GCFD and GCPD responded to a residence for a smell of smoke on January 26th and determined it was coming from a nearby barbecue.
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Street – each lot at approximately 25 by 125 feet, as they create the extension of College Place. The properties would be acquired by the Village of Garden City through condemnation in order for the village to undertake a drainage improvement project which, once constructed, will prevent some of the flooding Meadow Street has experienced after storms. Fishberg said “nobody really knows who owns these properties though Nassau County has it mapped as College Place. The public hearing will be held at the next Board of Trustees meeting, February 8 beginning at 7:30 p.m.
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The January 18 Village Board meeting took place one day before a storm, so 1st Assistant Fire Chief James Taunton brought up the issues of safety and fire protection with snow that can block fire hydrants on residential streets. The GCFD hopes neighbors “adopt a hydrant” on the block, one near their home, to make sure snow and any buildup doesn’t get in the way of access to the hydrant in the event of an emergency. In addition with the recent cold weather, the GCFD advises residents to please make sure all smoke and carbon are checked on and functioning properly, especially in a home’s basement where the boiler is located. As announced at the Board of Trustees’ meeting on January 18, Garden City’s all volunteer fire department had a very active 2023 with its responses to 1,143 fire calls, of which 1,041 of those were single-aid or lesser fire alarms and automatic calls. Fiftyfive were noted to be general alarms, including three structure fires. The GCFD responded to 12 extrication calls and 35 requests for mutual aid in 2023.
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Assistant Chief Taunton also advised village residents to check on their laundry areas. “The most common cause of dryer fires are buildup of lint in the dryer or in its exhaust ducts. More than onethird of the fires are attributed to the failure to clean and perform routine maintenance on machines. No matter where your laundry room is located, always place a smoke detector on the ceiling above the dryer. Clean the entire duct system two or more times per year, and make sure to clean out the lint filter after every load dried,” he said.
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To “bee” or not to “bee” - that is the question. Well, at the Cathedral of the Incarnation - oh it “bee” alright! Apparently, all across the country now people are creating their own bee hives with the help of a professional apiarist. When done properly, a lot of honey is produced and placed in jars. After acquiring a queen bee and setting up the necessary structure and letting the grass grow around it, the bees know what to do. These “Episcopalian Bees” are set up directly behind the Cathedral near Rockaway Avenue. Another location where this is happening in Garden City, that I am aware of, is the Garden City Golf Club. While there, not too long ago, the manager gave me a jar of “Garden City Golf Club Honey.” Who knew all of this was happening? However, looking back, we did have a “Mayor Bee” once - perhaps that’s where it all started. Now, as far as the “birds and the bees” well, that’s a column for another day!
EPOA to offer scholarships to seniors It is with pleasure that the Eastern Property Owners’ Association announces that it will once again award a $1000 scholarship for 2024 to a graduating high school senior who resides in the Eastern section. The candidates, or their family, must be dues paying members of the EPOA. They must be currently attending public or private high school and plan to attend college full time in the fall. The focus of this scholarship is community
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Spreading holiday cheer
Girls from the National Charity League spent an evening caroling for the seniors at the Plattsdeuche Retirement Center. As part of the evening they made holiday cards for the residents.
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Garden City’s Senior Center is open. Please visit the Senior Center Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for further information on activities and events!
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Valentine’s Day Tea
Friday, February 23, at 3–4 p.m. New monthly program, Play and Learn, open to all levels, beginner to more experienced players.
February 14th at 12 noon Wear red or pink and bring your favorite tea cup. $6
Butterfly Memory Cafe
We now have chair yoga at the Senior Center on Tuesday 11:15; Friday at 11:45 and mat yoga Thursday at 11:15.
To be held at the Garden City Senior Center, 6 Golf Club Lane, Garden City, on February 6 at 12:30 p.m. What is a memory cafe? It is a program designed for persons with mild to moderate cognitive impairment and their caregiver to promote social engagement with others also navigating their way through dementia’s journey. Activities include crafts, music, reminiscing, art or movement. Light refreshments will be served.
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Thursday February 29, at 10:45 a.m. Hosted by Erin Fleischmann from Douglas Elliman, with an estate attorney, lender and realtor. Call the senior center front desk to register, as space is limited. (516) 385-8006.
Monday Night Bridge Results The winners of the Monday, January 22, games:
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The St. Paul’s Advisory Committee has been busy visiting local community centers in the tri-state area to see what‘s working and along the way we’ve discovered how these centers serve communities, bringing people together and strengthening the bonds among neighbors. Our first stop was at Cranford, NJ where we were surprised to hear that they had 17,500 visits in February 2020, with a town population of 25,000 people.
What’s drawing people to the community centers?
Game rooms are drawing middle schoolers in Cranford New Jersey. After school programs provide busing from local schools at several Y’s in Connecticut and gymnastics classes are very popular for early childhood set.
At the New Canaan YMCA, it’s artisan swimming that’s so popular that residents come back to coach after they graduate.
Unique projects showcased residents’ creativity in several centers, like this bottle cap art installation in the atrium.
Thank you to the residents who suggested we visit these amazing community centers and we look forward to continuing and sharing our research.
Visit the St. Paul’s page on gardencityny.net to stay up to date, including answers to Frequently Asked Questions. Submit questions to stpaulsquestions@gardencityny.net.
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Members of the National Art League have their artwork on exhibit at Barnes Gallery through February 24. Barnes Gallery, located at 2 Nassau Blvd. Garden City, will be hosting an annual artists’ event showcasing over 60 pieces of artwork by the artists from the National Art League. The show is on display through Saturday, February 24. The works can be viewed Tuesday – Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The artists’ opening reception is open to the public and is scheduled for Saturday, February 3, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. For more information, please call 516-538-4503. The art works are an assortment
of both representational and abstract work and in all mediums: watercolors, oil, acrylic, sculpture, assemblage, collages, pastels and drawings. The National Art League is a non-profit organization of artists, students and those interested in the arts of drawing, paintings and sculpture. It provides workshops, art exhibitions, demonstrations and art instructions for members and the community. For more information please go to www.nationalartleague.org
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Cathedral Choir to sing Evensong for Candlemas Day BY CANON LAWRENCE TREMSKY The Cathedral Choir will sing Choral Evensong for Candlemas Day this Sunday, February 4, at 4:00. Choral Evensong has been in use in the Anglican Church (of which the Episcopal Church is part) since the 1550’s. It is still sung every day in nearly every Cathedral in England. The Service consists of prayers, two readings from scripture, hymns and texts sung by the Choir. Unlike most other services today, most of Evensong is sung by the Choir alone, giving the congregation a chance for peaceful meditation and reflection. Music for this Evensong will include the monumental anthem “Seek him that maketh the seven start” by the contemporary UK composer Jonathan Dove. This piece features haunting vocal lines over an organ accompaniment of sparkling virtuosity. Other music will include the Magnificat & Nunc dimittis in F by Harold Fridell, an organist and composer active in New York City in the middle of the Twentieth Century. Evensong will be preceded by refreshments in the Cathedral undercroft beginning at 3:00, where sherry and soft drinks will be served. Both the reception and the Evensong are free and open to all. The Cathedral is located on Cathedral Avenue and Fifth Street in Garden City.
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A Capella Festival returns to Adelphi PAC Audience favorite SingStrong A Capella Festival returns with over 30 different a cappella groups from around the world. From Grammy winners to Hall of Famers to American Idol soloists to beatbox, looping and barbershop world champions, SingStrong features the very best a cappella in the world in a stunning variety of styles. SingStrong boasts five different a cappella concerts, all at Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (PAC), Friday, February 2 through Sunday, February 4. Attendees will thrill to a high school competition, a college competition, three completely different Pro Shows and over two dozen classes. And for those who wish they had a vocal harmony group of their own to perform with, SingStrong even offers The Single Singers, an open a cappella group that you can join, and that conveniently only meets at the festival on Friday night and Saturday morning,
and then “rocks out” on the MainStage, Saturday at 2 p.m.. Audiences may have trouble believing it, but every group at every show features nothing but the human voice. The “Pitch Perfect” films provide just a glimpse into the real-life a cappella at SingStrong.
Friday, February 2 at 7 p.m.
Adelphi's SingStrong weekend starts with the ACA-IDOL Competition where College and Pro groups compete for a $1,000 first prize while judges comment live and the audience votes by cell phone. Plus, a special performance by Broadway Records recording artists Blue Jupiter, featuring Lifetime TV’s “Pitch Slapped” star Diana Preisler.
Saturday, February 3 (multiple performances)
The 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday features high school groups from around the country competing in 8-minute sets.
While judges deliberate, catch the Single Singers, the open a cappella group that any attendee can join. At 7 p.m., Pro Show I features 5-time Grammy winners The Swingles, DooWop Hall of Fame inductees Classic Sounds, The Beatbox Dance Alliance with performers fresh from Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, and Bizkit, the recently awarded best live looper in the world. At 9:30 p.m., Pro Show II features a completely different professional lineup with pop viral sensations,The Trills, live looper Kid Beyond from the Imogen Heap tour, Alaska’s all-female Pipeline Vocal Project feat. leads from American Idol, and Midtown, the #1 ranked barbershop group in the world.
Sunday, February 4 at 2 p.m.
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Attention students!
Sunday’s family-friendly farewell concert, nothing short of electric. A cappella classes and coachings run throughout the day on both Saturday, February 3 and Sunday, February 4. SingStrong is a Public Charity. All proceeds support music programs and the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Additional information about classes, concerts, performance opportunities, terms and more is at SingStrong.org. Tickets are currently on sale for all performances, classes and events, with select discounts available to seniors, students, alumni and employees. For more information call the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516-8774000 or email boxoffice@adelphi.edu. Regular box office hours are Wednesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and the box office is also open two hours before all ticketed performances. Ticket sales and additional information are available online.
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THIS WEEK AT ROTARY
Watching the many Book Fairies volunteers sort hundreds of books inside the warehouse were (from left): Rotary Co-Secretary Tina O’Keefe, Rotary Co-President Meg Norris, Public Relations Chair Althea Robinson and Co-President Diana O’Neill.
From left: Rotarian Althea Robinson, Co-Presidents Meg Norris and Diana O’Neill, with Meg Imhof Callinan, deliver 37 boxed books to Book Fairies warehouse in Freeport.
GC Chamber President to Return with Updated Business Report
On Tuesday, February 13, 12:15, at Mineola’s Davenport Press restaurant, John Wilton, president of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce will return with an updated report on the status of Garden City’s business. John plans to focus on “how the vitality of commercial properties directly affects the vitality of the residential community.” As a long-time leading commercial realtor and chairman of the Chamber’s Garden City Business Professional Retail Group for nearly 3 decades, John has been actively involved in and witness to the many changes in Garden City’s commercial districts and beyond. John Wilton’s attendance at our Village meetings along with many downtown strategic planning meetings, plus his presence at Nassau Council of Chamber meetings, keep him attentive and engaged in business activities in and around the Village.
Join Rotary for John Wilton’s up to date account on February 13. Rotary lunch meetings, always with notable and diversified speakers, are held on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays throughout the year, 12:15 p.m., at Mineola’s Davenport restaurant (Fee, $40 per person). To reserve for the lunch meeting on February 13 featuring Chamber President John Wilton, please email Rotary Co-President Meg Norris at editor@ gcnews.com.
Rotary’s Highly Successful Book Drive Supports Book Fairies Mission
Mineola-Garden City Rotary is thrilled at the success of its Book Drive to support the mission of Book Fairies, an incredible charitable organization which empowers children through literacy by increasing book ownership. Its first service project of 2024, Rotary plans to continue its support of Book Fairies as an annual service project. Book Fairies collects and distributes new and gently used books to
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under-resourced communities across Long Island and the metropolitan area. Established in 2012, the goal and mission of this incredible organization is to foster the love of reading in children, empowering them through literacy to grow and thrive. Operating from a warehouse in Freeport, Book Fairies accepts generational books — from baby to adults. Increasing book literacy and ownership in underprivileged areas, it has grown to be the largest book donation organization in the TriState area. To date, 2.7 million books have been donated and delivered to book underserved areas. Rotary is elated to report that 10 generous project participants donated 37 books to Book Fairies and thanks the volunteers who sorted, boxed and delivered the donations to the Book Fairies warehouse last week. For more information about Book Fairies and how to donate books in support of its mission, please visit TheBookFairies.org.
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The Garden City Welcoming Club
The Welcoming Club hosted a fun bowling night at Bowlero.
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The Garden City Welcoming Club hosted a fun-filled bowling night at Bowlero last week! Members and guests enjoyed food, drinks, and some lively competition as they teamed up to play several rounds of bowling. The event also featured several raffles, including Islanders tickets, all while raising funds for the P.E.A.C.E. program.
Stretch Lab
Earlier in the week, several members enjoyed a Stretch & Sip event at Stretch Lab in Garden City. The location, on Stewart Avenue, offered a unique fitness experience led by trained flexologists. Afterwards, members enjoyed some light refreshments and a chance to shop the store’s apparel. This event shared a new a refreshing way to amplify your health and wellness. A big thank you to Stretch Lab for hosting!
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Romance Novelists!
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Long Island romance writers Jeannie Moon, Meara Pitt, R.L. Dunn and Ruth Vincent. The authors will be reading from their books and chatting about the world's favorite genre! Saturday, February 10, at 2 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, 91 Old Country Road, Carle Place. Books will be available for sale and signing.
Book Club
The February book for the next Book Club is “Cassandra in Reverse” by Holly Smale: If you had the power to change the past, where would you start? Cassandra is a creature of habit. She likes what she likes and strongly dislikes what she doesn’t. Her life runs in a pleasing, predictable order… until now. Book Club will be held on Tuesday, February 27, at 7:30 p.m. Please RSVP to welcomingclubbookclub@gmail.com for more information and location details.
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The Welcoming Club of Garden City is actively seeking local businesses, merchants, and individuals to sponsor the 2023–2024 season. Sponsorships start at $550 for the year and are a great way to promote your business across the Welcoming Club of Garden City social media channels and at our exciting events planned throughout the year. Sponsorship donations are tax deductible and 100% of the sponsorship fee goes directly to this year’s chosen charity, P.E.A.C.E Afterschool Program. For more information, please email Philanthropic Chair Lindsay Weber at GCPhilanthropic@ gmail.com.
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Enjoy a good book amongst friends. The book club meets every 6 weeks to discuss the page-turner of choice. For upcoming book club events, please email WelcomingClubBookClub@gmail.com.
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The Craft Club is a great way to meet with friends and get crafty. No experience necessary. We meet every few months to create a seasonal craft. If you are interested in joining, please email GCCraftClub@ gmail.com.
Supper Club
Bring your significant others out for this one! This is a great way to make new friends as a couple. You will be paired up with 3-4 other couples to set up a rotation of dinner events. Host your new friends at home or head out to try local restaurants. Please email GCSupper@gmail.com for more information.
Bunco
This simple dice game is usually played in a group of 12. It is a great way to meet peo-
The event included food, drinks and competition. ple and make new friends. The game is easy to learn and fun to play. If you are interested, please contact WelcomingClubBunco@ gmail.com.
Toddler Activities
A great way for you and your little ones to make new friends. Activities include stroller walks each week around our beautiful village and a visit to the park. We also set up playgroups with kids of similar age. Please email welcomingclubtoddleractivities@gmail.com for more information. Come join the fun and make a difference! We invite you to join the club! For just $50 a year, you will have access to lots of great events and many fun members-only clubs and events. Complete the easy online membership form today at www.thegardencitywelcomingclub.org in the “Join” section of the website. While you are there, browse the site for lots of great information about the club.
Welcoming Club members enjoyed a Stretch and Sip event.
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IN MEMORIAM James Andrews April 16, 1937 – January 13, 2024
James Andrews died on January 13, 2024, in Casseatt, South Carolina, of natural causes. Jim was the second son of John and Agnes Andrews. He was raised in Garden City, on Long Island in New York. He graduated from Garden City High School, then graduated from Yale in the Class of 1960. At Yale he resided in Branford College and was a member of The Fence Club. He later graduated from Harvard Business School. An Army ROTC cadet at Yale, he was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant after graduation. He served as a Counterintelligence Agent in Army Intelligence. Also, he successfully completed parachute training, earning his paratrooper wings upon graduation from the 82nd Airborne Division's Jump School at Fort Bragg, N. C. His active service included assignments in Special Weapons at XVIII Airborne Corps, and the then new Special Warfare Center on Smoke Bomb Hill. After Honorable separation from active duty, he served in the Active Reserves with 11th Special Forces Group (Green Berets), which trained at Camp Kilmer, NJ, serving as S-2 of a BTeam, and Executive Officer of an A-Team. He also jumped with 11th Special Forces during summer training at Ft Bragg. In total he made 26 parachute jumps from both fixed wing and rotor aircraft. Jim began his civilian career in the New York advertising agency firms of Benton & Bowles, and Young & Rubicam, two leading agencies of that day. After 10 years in the agency business, he was recruited to join Polaroid Corporation in Cambridge, MA, directing its advertising and marketing communications for 10 years. During this time, he felt privileged to work directly with Dr. Edwin Land, Polaroid's legendary founder, and inventor of instant photography. After Polaroid he spent the next 20 years as a consultant to corporate cli-
ents, non-profit foundations and private schools, while residing in New Canaan, CT. There he was active in St. Mark's Episcopal Church, serving as a Lay Eucharistic Minister, a Lector, co-chairman of Stewardship, and cochairman of May Fair. He was elected to the St. Mark's Vestry. In 2005 he retired to Beaufort, SC and became active on various boards, including Beaufort County YMCA, a USO volunteer, and a caseworker volunteer for Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society on Parris Island. He joined the Curriculum Committee of the University of South Carolina, where he wrote and taught a 1-semester course for several years, entitled "Historic Perspectives on Church-State Relations". He helped to found and was a charter member of a new chapter of the 82nd Airborne Division Association, working to support deployed soldiers in the war zones, and wounded warriors. He was twice elected Chairman of the chapter and served for many years on its Board. He was also an active member of The Parish Church of St. Helena (Anglican) in Beaufort, where he was a Docent, chairman of a Discernment Committee, Coordinator for Men's Summer Book & Breakfast, and sang in the Resurrection Choir. Jim Andrews was pre-deceased by both his younger sisters, Mary Andrews Williams, and Kathleen Andrews Klein, each of Ridgefield, CT, and his older brother, John Andrews, of Lady's Island, SC. He is survived by four nephews, Palmer Williams III of Huntsville, AL, McRae Williams of Glastonbury, CT, Christopher Klein and Casey Klein, of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, and by two nieces, Wendy Andrews Franklin of Chapin, SC, and Kelly Andrews Hunter of Elgin, SC. The internment service will be at The Beaufort National Cemetery on February 15, 2024, at 10:00 am with full military honors. A memorial service will follow to celebrate Jim at The Parish Chruch of Saint Helena at 11:00 am with reception to follow.
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IN MEMORIAM Nancy Corwin Nammack
Nancy Corwin Nammack, 95, longtime resident of Garden City, died peacefully at home on January 29, 2024, surrounded by her family and her cats. She was the beloved wife of the late Jerome W. (Jumbo) Nammack, Jr., loving mother of (the late) Jerome W. Nammack lll, Jeffrey Corwin Nammack (JoAnn Fiorito), and Nancy Nammack Curran, and devoted and loving grandmother of Collier Nammack Curran. Nancy was a graduate of Garden City High School and Wheaton College. She had a longtime affiliation with Winthrop University Hospital, starting service as a volunteer in 1959, eventually joining the Board of Directors. At the time of her retirement in 2013, she was the hospital’s longest-serving Director, earning her a Lifetime Achievement Award. She loved her family and friends, her cats and dogs, traveling the world, reading, doing crossword puzzles and playing solitaire. She will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to NYU Langone Hospital at https://give.nyulangone.org/.
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A tribute & a question: What’s your legacy? BY SUZIE ALVEY, FORMER VILLAGE HISTORIAN Brian Pinnola’s life was well-lived, dedicated to improving our village, for you. He had the vision, like the members of The Garden City Historical Society, to preserve important structures in town, to improve the Museum building and take care of artifacts related to our town, among many other roles. Brian passed away at age 60, the same age in my life when I started to seriously think about my legacy. What would people remember me for? Would it be a positive one like my friend, Brian’s, filled with good works? Or negative? I opted for the positive. Since my hometown has always meant a lot to me, I still do research about Garden City, even though I live in Fort Lauderdale. Think about other Garden City residents who are accomplishing remarkable things like Brian: Althea Robinson championed local businesses in her long role as the best Executive Director the Chamber of Commerce ever had. Now over 90, Althea is still working hard for the Rotary — an amazing legacy! Another resident who will leave a great legacy is Diana O’Neill, Executive Director of the Long Island Volunteer Center, who has come out of retirement to reprise it as Acting Director. No one could possibly keep track of the thousands of
Brian Pinnola
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volunteers she has helped steer in the right direction. Where would Garden City be without the legacies of Cornelia and Alexander Turney Stewart? What about our first Mayor, George Hubbell? So…the question is…What is YOUR legacy? Let us all be inspired by Brian Pinnola to make this village a great place to live for now and in the future.
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IN MEMORIAM Timothy Patrick Gallagher
When Timmy Gallagher was in the middle of a cancer diagnosis, he did what his friends imagined he would do: he booked a trip to Indonesia to surf the famous waves. He went to Wake Forest to celebrate his daughter Riley’s graduation this past May and charmed everyone with his sense of humor, good nature, and love of classic rock. He chased storms in Costa Rica with his sons Shayne and Timmy. And he focused his energy on the love of his life, Kendall. Timothy Patrick Gallagher, 59, passed away Tuesday, January 23rd, surrounded by his loving family in New York. Timmy was naturally magnetic and had a successful career of over 20 years brokering interest rate swaps. It was a perfect career for a kid from Rockville Centre, who began his professional life working at his family’s shipyard. The third of eight kids, born to Michael and Bettina Gallagher, Timmy’s tenacity and likability helped him catch the eye
of Kendall Cullum and led to a happy 32 year marriage. Timmy had a zest for life that manifested in his love for skiing, surfing, fishing, and playing golf. Whether driving up I-89 in a blizzard, surfing in a Nor’easter, or fishing 70 miles off the coast, he embraced adventure with enthusiasm. Tim was a force of nature, a hurricane with a quiet center. The center of this energetic storm was a happy Irishman, always greeting you with a crooked grin, an extended hand, and an open heart. Timmy is survived by his wife Kendall, his sons Shayne (25) and Timothy Junior (19), and daughter Riley (22). He leaves behind a loving community of life-long adventure-loving friends, a large extended family, and his beloved dog Tilly. There’s a great line in a Grateful Dead song that says, “Once in a while, you get shown the light, in the strangest of places if you look at it right.” Timmy always saw the silver lining, the positive side of things, and the good in everything.
Tim always lived every day like his last. There was nothing he left on the table, no gas in the tank, nothing left to be done. He extracted every last bit. He got up every day with purpose and objective. He loved family, friends, and countless pursuits with boundless vigor and a big heart. We can only try to fill some of the empty space he left with the same love and energy. Visitation was held at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home,Garden City. A Mass of Christian Burial was said on Saturday, January 27th at the Church of St. Joseph, Garden City. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Tim’s memory to support the research efforts of Dr. Edward Wolin at Mount Sinai. To make a donation, please call 212659-8500 or send a gift by check payable to Mount Sinai Health System with “Dr. Edward Wolin Research” in the memo line to: Mount Sinai Development Office Attn: Natasha McCabe One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1049 New York, New York 10029
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GCHS students selected Girl Scouts go to Broadway for All County festival
On Sunday, January 7, 180 Daisy, Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts and their parents traveled to Broadway to see “Wicked!”
Eighty-two Garden City students from elementary to high-school represented the district at the Division I West and Division II-V All-County Music Festival held at Photo courtesy of Garden City Public Schools the Tilles Center for Performing Arts. Eighty-two Garden City High School musicians were selected to participate in this year’s All-County Music Festival, sponsored by the Nassau Music Educators Association. Band, chorus, and orchestra students were selected as All-County musicians in recognition of their 2023 NYSSMA solo performance. These 82 students represented Garden City Schools at the Division I West and Division II–V AllCounty Music Festival held at the Tilles Center for Performing Arts at Long Island University’s C.W. Post Campus throughout the month of January. Congratulations to the following students, in no particular order:
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Abigail York, Michael Keating, Erin Na, Madeleine O'Donnell, Henry Mohan, Lucia Hora, Anna Lucchese, Ava Lucchese, Quinn O'Donnell, Anika Ghosh, Charlotte Sim, Ava Rufrano, Declan Maher, Elizabeth Ciullo, Gianna Liu, Ava McClure, Marisol Storm Garden City Middle School Luca Bonafede, Ayaan Kabir, Madison Lada, Owen Murphy, Jack Viskovich, Avery Xiao, Susanna
Phinney, Caroline Carey, Marcus Lam, Sadie Brantuk, Jack McKeon, Grace Gibson, Sofia Klocek, Gracie Corrigan, Abigail Loeven, Eloise Stimmler, Caroline Ciullo, Delaney McNaboe, Aydan Eschmann, Alexandra Butvick, Dominick Trimarchi, Brett Webber, William Bremer, Ryan Schmidt, Lucas McClure, Michael Bonafede
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Emily Racich, Clare Gardner, Madeline Power, Maximilian Mariarcher, Audrey Pressior, Matteo Ingrassia, Olivia Vendetti, Emily Pulver, Alessandra Pinto, Alexa Marshall, Claudia Gaztanaga, Sophie Lippens, Sarah Phinney, Clara Archer, Rebecca Chau, Sarah Pogozelski, Christian Karavousanos, Eton Lu, Maeve Gillespie, Maria Gaztanaga, Haley Baschnagel, Keira McGuiness, Margaret Narula, Anna Cooke, Lauryn Holzkamp, James Nagler, Julia Wang, Shea Burns, Alessandro Ehrig, James Trocchia, Augustin Mingoia Murphy, Amy Xiao, Samuel Chan, Annika Margolies, Tara Murphy, Caroline Crouchley, Alessandra Dealbuquerque, Ava Milone, Neil Curtis
Although it is the 20th anniversary year of the show, it was new and exciting to this new generation of theater fans.
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The girls had a wicked good time!
Board to meet
There will be a Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on Monday, February 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the large meeting room on the lower level. Further details will be posted when available on the Library’s website, www.gardencitypl.org.
Valentine Hearts at the Garden City Public Library
Children work on a craft with the help of teen volunteers during Reading Pals, which was held Tuesday, January 16. at the Library and was a joint program between the Children’s and Young Adult Departments. The next Reading Pals will be held on Tuesday, March 19, at the Library.
Candle Collage Crafts
Guess how many Valentine hearts are in this jar at the Garden City Public Library. Tweens in Grades 4–7 make their own custom candles with tissue paper and Mod Podge during Tween Thursdays: Candle Collage Craft, which was held on Thursday, January 11, at the Library. Tween Thursdays is a joint program between the Children’s Department and Young Adult Department. The next Tween Thursday program will be Heart Canvas Paintings and will be held on Thursday, February 8, at the Library.
Can you guess how many Valentine hearts are in this jar at the Garden City Public library? Stop by the library before Valentines Day and take a guess! You might win a prize! The valentine jar is on the Friends of the GCPL book sale shelves (behind the circulation desk). You can write your guess on the form provided.
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The number of valentine hearts in the jar – and the winner – will be announced on Valentines Day (Wednesday, February 14) by library Director Marianne Malagon at 4:00. For information on the Garden City Public Library, or the Friends of the Library, please see gardencitypl. org
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WHAT’S NEW AT THE GARDEN CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults Through the Library Teen Crafternoon: Stitched Felt Valentine Ornaments
Stitch together your own felt heart and lovebird ornaments for Valentine’s Day during Teen Crafternoon: Stitched Felt Valentine Ornaments on Saturday, February 3, at 3 p.m. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Registration began Tuesday, January 23, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Teen Perler Bead Creators
Join us on Monday, February 5, at 4 p.m. for Teen Perler Bead Creators. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Registration is required and began Tuesday, January 30, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Tree Ornaments for Community Service: Shamrock Ornaments
Earn community service by painting ornaments for the Garden City Public Library’s Tweens and Teens Department’s Ornament Tree! Each volunteer will receive three ornaments and a set of paint pens to decorate their ornaments at home. Paint pens must be returned to the Library. These ornaments will be used to decorate our new ornament tree each month! For the month of February ornaments are shamrocks, which will be used to decorate the Tweens and Teens Ornament Tree in March. Registration begins Tuesday, February 6, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Completed ornaments must be returned by Thursday, February 15, to the Library. Registrants will be asked to pick up their ornaments at the Library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return three decorated ornaments and their set of paint pens in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive two hours for every three ornaments they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Join us on Wednesday, February 7, at 7 p.m. for Teen Paint Night. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Registration is required online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
tal starting with the March 2024 SAT. Therefore, for the SAT, students will be taking the digital version of the test at this practice exam. Participants can only signup one time with C2 Education to take the digital SAT; if you have previously taken the digital SAT with C2 Education, you will not be able to take it again. The ACT will be offered as paper and pencil only. Registrants who want to take the digital SAT must bring their own device to take the test on. Registrants who want to take the digital SAT must bring their own device to take the test on. Students should bring chargers for their device to take the digital practice exam on, plus a calculator if they want to have it. In order to set participants up in C2 Education’s system for the digital exam, C2 Education requires the following information: name, school, email, phone, and grade. Registrants must confirm when they register that this information can be sent to C2 Education. All registrants must register in advance for this program no later than February 14 at 4 p.m. Registrants must arrange with C2 Education to receive their results.
Tween Thursdays: Heart Canvas Painting
Teen Crafternoon: Free Paint and Craft
The next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board will be held on Tuesday, February 6, at 4 p,m. Registration begins Tuesday, January 30, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). The meeting is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. If you are interested in helping to come up with programming ideas, volunteer ideas, or social media outreach ideas for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12, consider joining the Teen Advisory Board. Online applications are available at https://www.gardencitypl. org/teen-advisory-board-application/ Applicants should be in Grades 6–12.
Teen Paint Night
Join us for Tween Thursdays and get creative during our Heart Canvas Painting program! Tweens will paint a heart canvas panel. This program is for tweens in Grades 4–7 and is a joint program with the Children’s and Young Adult Departments. The program will be held Thursday, February 8, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, January 30 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. It is Library policy that parents of children under 10 attending a program remain at the Library throughout and meet the child upon completion of the program. Tweens in Grades 6 and 7 who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
SAT/ACT Practice Exam with C2 Education
Take the practice ACT or SAT exam with C2 Education on Tuesday, February 20, at 10 a.m.. This program is for students in Grades 9–12. Registration began Tuesday, January 30, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Registrants should choose either the ACT or SAT exam to take. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. Please note, the SAT is going digi-
Paint and craft at a special Teen Crafternoon: Free Paint and Craft on Thursday, February 22, at 4 p.m. We'll have a variety of art supplies you can use to paint and craft, leftover from previous Crafternoon programs. Please note there's a limited amount of each craft supply, so registrants may not be able to do every craft project. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Registration begins Tuesday, February 13, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Kindness Cards for Community Service
Spread kindness in the community by participating in a special kindness card-making session on Wednesday, February 21, at 6 p.m.! Use art supplies to create cards featuring positive, uplifting messages, and then bring them home to hand out and help brighten someone's day! Participants will earn community service by participating in this program. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12. Registration begins Tuesday, February 13 at 10AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been
funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Teen Gamers
Join us for a Special Teen Gamers program for February Break, with a bonus 30 minutes of extra game time! We will have our Nintendo Switch consoles for teens to use as well as tabletop board games and Magic: The Gathering cards for teens to play with. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 and will be held Friday, February 23, at 3 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, February 13, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Friendship Bracelets for Community Service
Make Friendship Bracelets for friends and Library patrons during Friendship Bracelets for Community Service, which will be held on Monday, February 26, at 4 p.m. at the Library. Inspired by the Taylor Swift Eras Tour, create Friendship Bracelets to trade and give to friends and for the Library to give to patrons. At least one bracelet you make must be used for the Library to give out to patrons in order to earn community service. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, February 20, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Volunteers Needed: LEGO Club
Volunteer to help children Grades K–5 during the monthly Children's program LEGO Club! The February session will be held on Tuesday, February 27. The LEGO Club program runs from 4 p.m.–4:45 p.m. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 3:30 p.m. to help set-up before the start of the program and stay after to help clean up until 5:15 p.m. Volunteers must be in Grades 6–12 only.Registration to volunteer begins Tuesday, February 20, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
VolunTeen Artists
Are you artistic? Then join us on Wednesday, February 28, at 6 p.m. for our VolunTeen Artists program and work on art projects for the Library! Participants will earn community service by participating in this program. This program
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It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults Through the Library is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Registration begins Tuesday, February 20, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons
Join us for Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons and learn how to play the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons by participating in one of our monthly Dungeons and Dragons Meet-Ups! Beginners are welcome! Each meet-up will feature a new self-contained, one-shot adventure and players will be assigned premade characters to play. Please register via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this program. The February session will be held Thursday, February 29, at 4 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, February 20, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper. Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends
of the Garden City Public Library.
Tweens and Teens Yarn Group
Tweens and teens in Grades 4–12 can learn how to knit or crochet during our Tweens and Teens Yarn Group that will be held on Thursday, March 7, at 4 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, February 27, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Participants will be able to take home knitting needles or crochet hooks to continue working on their projects, but must return the knitting needles or crochet hooks they are using by Friday, February 16. Tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 who know how to knit or crochet can volunteer at this program! Please contact Laura Giunta at laurag@gardencitypl.org if you are interested in volunteering. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can also receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Bookmarks for Community Service
Earn community service by creating bookmarks for Garden City Public Library patrons! Each volunteer will
Preschool Duplo Lego Program
Teen volunteers work with children and caregivers to build and design with DUPLO LEGO during the Library’s first ever Preschool DUPLO LEGO Program, which was held Tuesday, January 30, at the Library and was a joint program between the Children’s and Young Adult Departments. The next Preschool DUPLO LEGO Program will be held on Tuesday, March 12, at the Library.
receive 10 bookmarks to color, decorate, and write positive or library/book themed messages. These bookmarks will be available to patrons to take at the Library. To participate, please register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. While the first week is complete, volunteers can register once each week for the remaining Five weeks for the winter season as follows: • Registration Week Five: Monday, February 5, at 10 a.m. to Friday, February 9 at 4 p.m. • Registration Week Six: Monday, February 12, at 10 a.m. to Friday, February 16 at 4 p.m. Bookmarks should be returned no later than Tuesday, February 29. Registrants will be asked to pick up their bookmarks at the Library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return 10 completed bookmarks in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive two hours for every 10 bookmarks they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Tweens and Teens Around the World Recipe Cards for Community Service
Earn community service by participating in the Library’s Tweens & Teens
Department Around the World Recipe Card Community Service Project! Each volunteer can submit up to five recipe cards representing their cultural heritage. Recipe cards and volunteer forms can be found at the Library. Volunteers’ recipe cards will be available for other patrons to browse in the Tweens and Teens Room at the Library. Volunteers must use the recipe cards provided by the Library to write their recipes on. Volunteers must have previously made the dish they are submitting a recipe for and must include a review of the recipe in the form of coloring in stars on the recipe card (a recipe can receive up to five stars). Recipes should be legible and written as neatly as possible. All volunteers should cite the source in which they found the recipe on their recipe card (a source can be a cookbook or website, but can also be a family member or neighbor). Volunteers must return a volunteer form with their recipe cards; volunteers do not have to submit all 5 recipe cards at once and should do an additional form for recipes they submit at a later date. Recipes will be accepted from until May 2, 2024. Please return completed recipe cards and the volunteer form to the Community Service Drop-Off Box on the metal cabinet in the Tweens & Teens Room. Volunteers will receive one hour for every recipe they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens & Teens Department.
Teen Gamers at the Library
Teens go to battle in Super Smash Bros during Teen Gamers, which was held on Friday, January 26, at the Library.
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News from the Children’s Room Winter 2024 Programming Flynotes Music
Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 3:30 p.m.
This fun music program with Miss Krysta is for children ages birth5 (not in kindergarten) and their caregivers. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card is required. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend this program. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Library. Registration began Jan. 30.
Dental Care for Preschoolers
Thursday, Feb. 8, at 10:30 a.m.
February is Dental Health Month. This 30-minute program is for Children ages 1–5 and their adult caregivers. Children and caregivers will join dental hygienist Miss Julie from Smile Starters Pediatric Dentistry, listen to a story, and then learn how to take care of their teeth. Children will also receive a goody bag. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card is required. A separate registration is needed for each session, and a separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend this program. Registration began Jan. 30.
Spanish Language Storytime Friday, Feb. 9, at 9:45 a.m.
Let’s Speak Spanish GC Spanish Language storytime for children ages 3 and 4 with their adult caregivers. Instructors Mary Anne Williams and Gissela Preciado will read books in Spanish and incorporate music and movement in this 60-minute program designed to teach our youngest patrons how to speak Spanish. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card is required. A separate registration is needed for each session, and a separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend this program. Registration begans Jan. 30.
Scratch Art
Saturday, Feb. 10, at 10:30 a.m.
This fun art program is for children in Grades K–2 only. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org) with a Library Card is required. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend this program. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Library. Registration began Jan. 30
Craft for 3 and 4 Year Olds
Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 10:30 a.m.
Children ages 3 and 4 and their adult caregiver will come and do a simple craft with a Librarian. This is a 30-minute program. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org) with a Library Card is required. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this program. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Library. Registration begins Feb. 6 at 10:00 a.m.
Scratch Art For Grades 3–5
Saturday Feb. 17, at 10:30 a.m.
This creative art program is for children in Grades 3–5 only. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card is required. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend this program. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Library. Registration begins Feb. 6 at 10:00 a.m.
Monthly LEGO Club
Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 4:00 p.m.
This fun STEM program is for children in Grades K–5 only. No registration is necessary. Seating is on a firstcome, first-served basis.
Baby Start
Friday, Feb. 29, at 1:30 p.m.
music, movement, fine and gross motor development and circle time. Early literacy, early usage development, socialization and group play skills are introduced. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card is required. A separate registration is needed for each child you wish to attend this program. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Library. Registration begins Feb. 13 at 10:00 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime
This fun 30-minute storytime is for children ages birth–2 and their caregivers. Join a Librarian and enjoy stories, music and rhymes and books. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card is required. A separate registration is required for each session and for each child you wish to attend this program. • Tuesday, February 27, at 10:30 a.m. Registration begins Tuesday, February 13, at 10:00 a.m. • Tuesday, March 5, at 10:30 a.m. Registration begins Tuesday, February 27, at 10:00 a.m. • Tuesday, March 12, at 10:30 a.m. Registration begins Tuesday, March 5, at 10:00 a.m. • Tuesday, March 19, at 10:30 a.m. Registration begins Tuesday, March 12, at 10:00 a.m. • Tuesday, April 2, at 10:30 a.m. Registration begins Tuesday, March 26, at 10:00 a.m. • Tuesday, April 9, at 10:30 a.m. Registration begins Tuesday, April 2, at 10:00 a.m. • Tuesday, April 16, at 10:30 a.m. Registration begins Tuesday, April 9, at 10:00 a.m.
Preschool Storytime
This half hour program is designed to introduce babies ages birth–2 years and their caregivers to the wonderful world of library programs! Activities include
This 30-minute program is for children ages 2–5 (not in kindergarten) and their caregivers. Join a Librarian and enjoy stories, music and movement. Online registration on Eventkeeper
(www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card is required. A separate registration is required for each session and for each child you wish to attend this program. • Tuesday, February 27, at 11:30 a.m. Registration begins Tuesday, February 13, at 10:00 a.m. • Tuesday, March 5, at 11:30 a.m. Registration begins Tuesday, February 27, at 10:00 a.m. • Tuesday, March 12, at 11:30 a.m. Registration begins Tuesday, March 5, at 10:00 a.m. • Tuesday, March 19, at 11:30 a.m. Registration begins Tuesday, March 12, at 10:00 a.m. • Tuesday, April 2, at 11:30 a.m. Registration begins Tuesday, March 26, at 10:00 a.m. • Tuesday, April 9, at 11:30 a.m. Registration begins Tuesday, April 2, at 10:00 a.m. • Tuesday, April 16, at 11:30 a.m. Registration begins Tuesday, April 9, at 10:00 a.m.
Library Policy
It is Library policy that all children under age ten must be accompanied by a parent or designated responsible person while in the Library. Also, if the young child is attending a Library program, we require the parent or designated responsible person to remain in the Library throughout the program and meet the child upon completion of the program More programming information for the winter and spring coming soon. Each program requires a separate registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend these programs. Please do not register additional children in the comment box as they are not counted by Eventkeeper, and there may not be sufficient materials for participants.
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News from the Garden City Public Library Monday Movies
abuse. You will also learn about legal and financial documents that should be put in place.
February 2024 - “Love is In the Air”
Registration is required for each session and began Monday, January 15, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) or call the reference desk at (516)742-8405 x 5236 or or email: Speaking of books@gardencitypl.org
Monday Movies presented by the Friends of the Garden City Library: 2/5: “An Affair to Remember” - 1957, 115 min 2/12: “When Harry Met Sally” - 1989, 96 min 2/19: Closed for President’s Day 2/26: “Casablanca” - 1942, 102 min
February 2024 Programs
John Kenrick Hamilton The Man, The Musical, The Phenomenon
Alzheimers Association 3 Part Series: Part 1
Thursday, February 8, from 1:00–2:30 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Join Entertainment Historian John Kenrick in his presentation of “Hamilton - The Man, The Musical, The Phenomenon.” Mr. Kenrick will share performance videos and give insight into how the fascinating life of America’s controversial founding father became an acclaimed Broadway musical. No registration is required. Contact Adult Services - 516-742-8405 ext. 5236 or email: Speaking of books@gardencitypl. org,
Part 2
Rhonda Kay and the Backstage Trio
Monday, February 5, from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia - Learn about detection, causes, risk factors, stages and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (30 Minutes). Effective Communication Strategies - This program provides practical information and resources to help dementia care partners learn to decode verbal and behavioral messages from people living with dementia (30 Minutes). Monday, March 4, from 7:00–8:30 p.m. in Large Meeting Room 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease - Learn the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, hear from people who have the disease, and find out how to recognize the signs in yourself and others. (30 Minutes). Dementia Conversations - When someone is showing signs of dementia, it’s time to talk. The Alzheimer’s Association Conversations about Dementia program is designed to help you talk to your family about some challenging and often uncomfortable topics around Alzheimer’s and dementia. (30 Minutes).
Part 3
Monday, April 2, from 7:00–8:30 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances - This interactive program offers information about how caregiving impacts finances, preparing for discussions about finances, and steps to lower chances of financial
Sunday, February 11, from 2:00–3:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Come and enjoy an afternoon of music with Rhonda Kay and her band, The Backstage Trio. They perform the best of Broadway songs, beautiful jazz standards, and songs from the American songbook. Registration is required on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Contact Adult Services - 516-742-8405 ext. 5236 or email: Speaking of books@ gardencitypl.org This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
The classic movie “An Affair to Remember” will be screened at the Garden City Public Library on Monday, February 5.
Lego Club Volunteers
Adult Valentine’s Day Bingo
Tuesday, February 14, from 10:00–11:00 a.m. in the Small Meeting Room Have a little fun for Valentine’s Day! Join us for an hour of Valentine’s Day Bingo! Registration is required on Evenkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) starting on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 10 a.m.
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Teen volunteers assist children in Grades K–5 as they have fun playing with Legos during Lego Club Volunteers, which was held on Tuesday, January 23, at the Library.
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The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment & Gift Shop BY MELISSA JAEGER “You’ve gotta have heart. Miles and miles of heart.” (According to the Eddie Fisher lyrics). With Valentine’s Day coming up, we ask you to look into your hearts and contribute to our food drive to benefit The INN. Why not check out your pantry? Or when you’re at the grocery store, pick up extra canned goods, boxed rice and pasta, and other items that could help to make Valentine’s Day special for a family. NOW through Saturday, February 11th, please bring your donations to the Exchange and place them in the bin just inside the shop. (Please don’t leave food items outside, especially since we can experience inclement weather at this time of year). When you contribute, you will receive 10% off your purchase, valid that day only. Roses are red. Violets are blue. Let’s make Valentine’s Day, special for you! Who is this mysterious saint and why is Valentine’s Day February 14? Valentine was more than one man; in fact, a mashup of at least six men, three of whom were martyred. There was Valentine, an Italian priest who married young lovers, in defiance of Emperor Claudius’ decree (because he believed single men made better soldiers). He was beheaded. There was a bishop. Beheaded. My personal favorite is an imprisoned Valentine who sent the first “valentine greeting” after he fell in love with a young girl, possibly his jailor’s daughter, who visited him during his confinement. Beheaded. Why February 14th? Some believe that Valentine’s Day is celebrated on this date to commemorate the anniversary of his death. Others say that celebrating St. Valentine’s feast day in February was an effort to “Christianize” the pagan celebration of Lupercalia, the fertility festival. In France and England, during the Middle Ages, February 14 was believed to be the beginning of birds’ mating season, and it was, therefore, thought that was a fitting date for romance. Candy, flowers and gifts (especially jewelry) are exchanged between loved ones across the United States and around the world, all in the name of St. Valentine. At the Exchange, we have a great selection of reasonably priced gifts and jewelry for your loved one. We are again collaborating with The
Jewelry Garden to offer some beautifully designed jewelry. We have a nice selection of the Jewelry Garden sterling and cubic zirconia necklaces and huggies, hoops and studs, many of them heart-shaped, and all reasonably priced. Please join us for a semi-private Valentine’s Day Shopping Event on Friday, Feb. 9, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. We will be joined by • Beautycounter – Kim Pawlowski will be showcasing cleaner, safer personal care products, and she will have useful gift ideas • Bohemian Chic NY – Becky Iudica will have one-of-a-kind cover-ups, cardigans and dried flower jewelry • Scout & Cellar – Cara Pasqualina will be selling clean crafted wine & coffee AND introducing a new line of non-alcoholic wine from 2:004:00pm.
About Us:
• The Exchange Consignment Shop is housed in The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) Museum on 109 Eleventh Street (at the rear of the yellow Victorian house). • All the proceeds from the Shop sales directly benefit TGCHS. • Shop 24/7 online at atstewartexchange.org and pick up your purchases at the Exchange. • Follow and Like Us on the AT Stewart Exchange Facebook and on the AT Stewart Exchange Instagram pages. We sure do get around!
Consigning:
• Our best sellers – jewelry (costume and fine), lamps, mirrors, and crystal (Waterford, Baccarat, Tiffany) • We take/accept silver, pocketbooks, china, furniture, artwork, and collectibles. All items are in new or nearly new condition. • Consignments are done Wednesday through Friday 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. by appointment ONLY. Appointments keep down the numbers of people in the Shop and reduce waittimes to consign. • Please call (516)746-8900 to set up an appointment. • Unsure if your items are appropriate to consign? Email photos to store@atstewartexchange.org and be sure to include sizing info. You will generally receive a response the same
Some of the pins available at the A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment and Gift Shop. day.
Can I donate?
Yes! We love donations! Please don’t leave donated items outside the shop when we are closed. We want your items, but we don’t want them to get ruined, especially during inclement weather. Email the store at store@atstewartexchange.org and I will work with you to arrange a drop-off time. I check the email every day, even when we’re closed. Remember: all the profits from the Consignment Shop support the mainte-
nance and upkeep of TGCHS Museum. Thanks to your generous support, work on the outside façade of the Museum is almost complete. The shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street. Shop Hours: Mon – Fri: 10–4 p.m., (Wednesday until 6 p.m.) Saturday 12 noon–4 p.m. For more information, please call (516) 746-8900.
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Judging for Reflections Competition
Members of the National Charity League at Ronald McDonald House.
The Garden City PTA is thrilled to congratulate the nine students who were awarded Finalist designations in the Nassau Region judging of the annual PTA Reflections program. These nine students will now continue on to the NY State competition. We look forward to seeing their wonderful work continue to be recognized in this next round! • Eva LoPiano, High School, Dance Choreography • Jennifer Roller, High School, Literature • Sarah Phinney, High School, Music Composition • Kristen Scarantino, High School, Photography • Alicia Zhang, High School, Visual Arts • Kayla Trongard, Middle School, Photography • Aurora Curtin, Stewart, Dance Choreography • James Trongard, Stratford, Literature • Ela Saka, Homestead, Literature
Raffle Donations Needed!
The Garden City PTA will hold our Annual Fundraising Dinner on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at the Garden City Hotel. This year's dinner theme is "A Future So Bright." By participating in the dinner, every educator, parent, and member of our school community can ensure that our students' futures are brighter than ever! We are looking for donations of exciting raffle baskets ($250+ value) and enticing silent auction items ($500+ value) to help make the evening a success! If you would like to show your support of the PTA and this event, please consider joining together with your
family, friends, neighbors or club and donate a raffle basket or silent auction item. If you have a connection to sports tickets, concert venues, vacation properties or experiences, please consider donating as these make very exciting prizes. Donated items will be on display at the dinner and listed in the evening's program. Email dinnerdonations@gardencitypta.org if you plan to donate or have any questions. Please help us make a difference!
Mark Your Calendars
Grab your calendar to mark down these important upcoming dates & deadlines from across the school district. You can keep an eye on the PTA website and the GCUFSD website “Events” page for even more detail on what’s happening across all seven schools. • February 13 – GCUFSD Bond Vote • February 15 – All Schools PTA Meeting via Zoom (link sent in email) • February 19–23 – Winter Break, Schools Closed
Your Membership Matters!
Please take a minute today to visit www.gardencitypta.org to rejoin for the new 2023–24 school year. While there, click the “Get Involved” tab to see the many volunteer opportunities with the PTA overall, and with your child’s specific schools. We can’t wait to work with you this year!
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Trustee questions mayor on new St. Paul’s Comm
From page 1 a CNY Construction executive and project manager. According to Mayor Carter Flanagan the professionals on the committee provide experience and guiding principles “that I believe are critical to success.” She noted that all five professionals have substantial experience overseeing data-driven projects, and an understanding that “data is essential to finding a project with the community support needed to be executed.” Another attribute she sees in the members of the new committee is experience communicating successfully on complex and polarizing issues. The mayor stated that she and the Advisory Committee recognize that a project of the magnitude of full or partial historic preservation of the iconic St. Paul’s building must be driven by uses. “There is a commitment to keep residents of Garden City and our Board of Trustees informed as we move forward towards a decision on St. Paul’s. An ability to be open-minded to finding a solution for our village and working collaboratively, and bringing to this committee the different perspectives, deep understanding of our community and the strongly-held and diverse views of residents on the future of the St. Paul’s main building,” Mayor Carter Flanagan said on January 18. The mayor said the volunteers have
also begun researching community centers, including making several field visits and “gathering information from companies experienced in developing master plans to assist us.” The mayor’s overarching message on St. Paul’s and the work of residents going into finding a solution for the village to consider is “It will be different this time!” In her update published in The Garden City News on Friday, January 26, Mayor Carter Flanagan explained: “It is my job to find a solution that the community supports, and I have chosen a committee with the experience needed to provide guidance to accomplish this. They are being asked to help by advising the Board of Trustees on the approach and process most likely to be successful. You will find in this group brilliant problem solvers and experienced communicators. They will share their expertise and experience to help us identify the optimal process to reach our goal, and I recognize that this process must be driven by data.”
Questions on meetings
Village Trustee Bruce Torino asked if the resumes of Advisory Committee members would be available to review. Mayor Carter Flanagan said once she received an email from Torino with the same inquiry, she suspected that the intention he had was “to attack that committee, sadly.” She said there was a
social media post following that, from a resident who served on the prior mayor (Cosmo Veneziale’s) 2021-2023 St. Paul’s Committee, which referenced Trustee Torino’s request to Mayor Carter Flanagan, plus “her failure to respond.” “This confirms what I was concerned about, and it saddens me that you’re looking for CV’s to attack a group of volunteers or question their credentials to serve our village on such an important topic….They are a great group, and I will not be a part of what you’re trying to do here,” the mayor said. Trustee Torino responded that the mayor presumed his intent, but the fact remained “there is no way for the residents of Garden City to determine the qualifications and credibility of those individuals (on the Advisory Committee).” “More importantly there was a (Committee) meeting held on January 2, what I did not know of and I’m not sure anybody knew of, and I do not know where or what time it was held… will their meetings in the future be open to the public to attend?” Torino asked. Mayor Carter Flanagan shared that Trustee Torino sent an email to all the Advisory Committee members, “Boldly accusing us all of openly violating the New York State Open Meetings Law.” “I thank Village Attorney Gary Fishberg for responding to that quickly assuring us that no one is violating
the Open Meetings Law…as you’re well aware under the Open Meetings Law we can’t have a quorum (a majority of the Village Board) in a discussion of village business,” she said. She clarified that she will attend upcoming meetings of the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on St. Paul’s, to discuss such pressing village matters. For the very first meeting there were a handful of trustees present – 1st Deputy Mayor Bruce Chester, 2nd Deputy Mayor Lawrence Marciano and Trustee Michael Sullivan. The mayor has shared the notes from the first Advisory Committee meeting with the entire Board of Trustees. A second meeting was held the week of January 15 through 19, and Deputy Mayor Marciano and Trustee Ed Finneran were present for it. “I will be sharing all the notes from these meetings as I have in the past. I will also give Board members an opportunity to sit in, and I think Trustee Finneran appreciated that as it is a great group and they’ve got a lot of different skill sets – with such a passionate group I am excited to have them working with us. That’s how we are continuing going forward and we’re going to be meeting regularly, that is how meetings will be run,” she said. Trustee Torino confirmed with Mayor Carter Flanagan that the plan See page 55
Traffic Comm to study closing some roads to truck traffic From page 1 from residential roads where permissible.” Evening closures of Clinton Road and Washington Road have begun but the Traffic Commission is seeking further information to evaluate the north/ south road closures.” The Traffic Commission will also research the legal obligations of the village under New York State law, as well as the rights Garden City has with regard to Nassau County roads, “but we would like to have the engineering issues and safety issues addressed on this so we could evaluate a determination as to whether to increase the closures.” At the Commission’s meeting it was explained that alternatives must be provided for trucks if these major roads are closed to them. Trustee Kelly shared that the study will try to provide “a basis for the consideration of banning trucks on certain roads.” Superintendent Borroni shared the RFP for the study, and Trustee Kelly offered comments on it prior to finalization. “Regulating truck traffic is one of the things we’re allowed to do (on Nassau County roads within village borders)
and this study will give us a basis for proposing limitations or bans on trucks on certain roads. This in effect will be utilizing one of the few powers we have on county roads,” Kelly said at the Traffic Commission meeting. Later the same evening, Thursday January 18, the Village Board of Trustees approved the RFP. Superintendent Borroni said he’s ready to put the RFP out so the village can receive proposals back from qualified traffic engineering firms. As part of his update Trustee Kelly said the Traffic Commission will examine routes extending beyond the village boundaries, “to take a measure as to whether they could take some of the load from village roads if the village roads were closed to truck traffic.” Following the draft RFP’s approval, Trustee Kelly commented that it was unanimously supported and the goal is to move forward on it for proposals to come in.
ing a pedestrian pathway. This could involve crosswalks, ramps, signal timing (installing timers connected to traffic lights) and push-button activation for crosswalks. This plan appears to have gained momentum following the village’s outreach to Nassau County Public Works. Superintendent Borroni explained that while the village’s immediate action was developing a plan for improving the lighting at that location, he previously contacted Harold Lutz, director of traffic engineering for Nassau County DPW. Nassau County will be adding the key intersection to “reconstruction list” and as part of design work they will improve the existing pedestrian ramps. The final design by the county will determine all the improvements to be made. The village has continued advocating for the pedestrian indicators “with countdown timers and pushbuttons” at crosswalks.
Merillon Avenue/Nassau Boulevard
Last year Village Historian William Bellmer requested that the commission consider marking the lanes of traffic at the intersection of Stewart Avenue and Cherry Valley Avenue. He specifically suggested marking the middle lane with
The village had referred considerations of improvements to the Nassau Boulevard and Merillon Avenue intersection to Nassau County for their administrative input on designat-
Stewart Avenue/Cherry Valley Avenue
an arrow showing the drivers they will have options for going straight or turning left from that lane. Trustee Charles Kelly said due to the two roads being County roads, Nassau County DPW will look into this idea. Kelly asked Police Commissioner Ken Jackson if he supports making that middle lane of traffic include the two directional options. Jackson said he agrees with Bellmer’s suggestion. He and police staff have concerns over traffic enforcement at Stewart Avenue as the left lane traffic too often backs up. Cars can usually be seen jutting out from the lanes of traffic. The major intersection stands as one of Garden City’s accident-prone locations, and Jackson would like to see the painted arrows help people navigate safely through it. He explained to the Commission that there is a school zone on both sides of GCMS – north of the school on Stewart Avenue, and to its east on Cherry Valley Avenue. “The traffic backs up to Rockaway Avenue and all the way past Garden City Middle School. If you have both as turning lanes the (painted) dots line up the cars so they will know what lane they are turning into, and it would help See page 55
From page 1 stable outlook reflects the expectation that the village’s conservative fiscal management will maintain a healthy financial position and continue to manage a high-leverage position,” Treasurer Woo announced. She discussed the ESG score Garden City received from Moody’s Investor Services – which stands for Environmental, Social and Governance (credit rating) scores. All the municipalities in Nassau County are receiving a moderately negative outlook as a result of Long Island’s geography and higher exposure to storms and water issues. For factors the municipality can and does control, the Village of Garden City scored “Highly Positive” for both Social and Governance scores. Of note, Moody’s staff reflected positively on Garden City’s conservative fiscal policies and in particular for the governance operations, “the village is managed by certified and experienced professionals who are responsible for implementing policy objectives.” Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan commented that the village is pleased with the ‘great news’ about the latest Aaa credit rating, and Trustee Charles Kelly also thanked Treasurer Woo for sharing this news. Woo explained that the full report from Moody’s will be available on the village’s website, www.GardenCityNY. net, for residents to view. The Village typically meets with Moody’s and obtains its municipal credit rating prior to the issuance of debt. Treasurer Woo explained that on Thursday February 1, the village will be publicly selling $14.8 million in bonds related to various projects incurred including for the Edgemere Road/Stewart Avenue Fire Station No. 2 renovation, Village Hall HVAC, Village Hall’s brick exterior repointing, water mains and roadway paving. “On February 1, we will also be reissuing $43.5 million in BANs (bond anticipation notes) for the multiple water wells’ AOP treatment projects. To date, the village has received $8.1 million in
grants from New York State, and we expect to receive another $17.6 million in this upcoming fiscal year (2024-2025) and with that, we will be issuing longterm bonds in 2025 for the net amount,” she shared with the trustees. The BANs are short-term financing, for a one-year period. One of the questions that arose was if the $17.6 future grant funding expected was a potential or confirmed amount. Woo reports that a total of over $25 million for the water well’s treatment projects (reimbursement grants) and the $8.1 million was already received. “For the remainder (approximately $17.6 million) we are awaiting the signed contracts we’d need and then submit all the expenditures to the state with contracts, paperwork, and canceled checks so we can receive the grant reimbursements. Once we receive the full amount of the state grants we will be issuing the long-term bonds for the net amount of the cost of these village projects – the net amount of the water wells’ treatments (with AOP equipment and installations) is more than $52 million, but the net includes the grants plus some settlement money the village anticipates receiving as well,” Woo told the trustees. The firm Hawkins, Delafield & Wood LLP is the village’s bond counsel, and the municipality’s fiscal advisory firm is Capital Markets Advisors (CMA). Woo said both firms will assist in the sale of bonds and BANs. The results of the sale of municipal bonds and BANs will be shared with the board in February.
Village Finance reviews balance
Treasurer Woo reported that over the first half of the municipal fiscal year 2023-24, which began on June 1, 2023, Garden City is performing well and adhering to budgeted expenses. Better yet the overall revenues received by the Village of Garden City are in line with the budget tracking a year ago, in FY 2022-2023. Woo noted that municipal revenue generation is impacted heavily by the Village’s Building Department, which happens to be down year-overyear as a result of large construction
projects that are ongoing, but with their fees received in the prior fiscal year. The bright side is that Garden City received $1.4 million in unbudgeted revenues; $814,000 of that large sum comes from the MTA/LIRR Community Benefit Fund, provided to Garden City to offset costs of renovating the Merillon Avenue LIRR station. Another $120,000 from the MTA/ LIRR contributes towards the deterioration of village road infrastructure. Village Trustee Ed Finneran asked Treasurer Woo to confirm that revenues received from the MTA/LIRR will be allocated to the village’s General Fund for budgeting, and she said that is correct. The Village of Garden City also received a PSEG Long Island rebate of $127,000 due to completion of the Village Hall HVAC improvement capital project. Woo noted that another source of key revenues were grants from New York State and FEMA totaling $355,000, related to the roof repair project on the historic St. Paul’s main building. Under municipal expenditures, Garden City remains in line with its prior year’s budget. “We have not incurred any major unbudgeted or unexpected expenditures though we do budget for Contingency in case any would come up throughout the fiscal year. So far to date of our $1.2 million budgeted as Contingency we have only spent about $200,000 and over half of that was related to various studies that were done – the Groundwater Monitoring program, the Creighton Manning Engineering LLP Traffic-Calming Study and the Limited Sewer Study for Franklin Avenue and Eleventh Street,” Treasurer Woo explained.
Budget Work Sessions set for March
The Board approved the schedule for upcoming budget work sessions and departmental presentations at Village Hall. Three open public work session meetings are planned during March, immediately ahead of final budget adoption which is set for the Board of Trustees’ annual reorganization meet-
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ing on Monday April 1, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. The budget development work sessions will be held on Thursday, March 14; Wednesday March 20 and Thursday March 28, each from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. In prior years a fourth budget work session was scheduled, though the meeting was not always deemed necessary. In another Finance Department move, the Village of Garden City’s annual Tax Sale (of unpaid tax liens) was set for March 15, 2024. The resolution approved by the trustees on January 18 also orders the tax collection to be conducted by Treasurer Woo. The resolution notes, “the village intends to purchase all eligible outstanding tax liens. Tax Arrears Certification will be available on January 18, 2024.” At their last meeting, the trustees also had the unusual position of writing off unpaid village taxes dating back several decades. The Board authorized the Finance Department to write-off the total amount of $2,003.50 composed of 42 outstanding tax liens, deemed “Uncollectible.” Woo explained that these outstanding tax liens were sold between 1956 and 1987, and there is insufficient supporting documentation to pursue collection of these older tax liens.
Tax Grievance Hearings set
The annual Tax Grievance Day hearings date of Tuesday, February 20, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Village Hall, coinciding with the Board of Trustees’ second meeting of the month also taking place that evening (starting at 7:30). As the municipal budget season looms, the Village of Garden City executive staff and department heads were asked to forecast their expected current-year budget expenditures from now through May 31 (the end of the fiscal year). Woo said this process will help Village Finance determine what, if any, surplus funds could be achieved by the end of FY 2023-2024. Taking the steps to determine that will help the Village offset any projected budget increases for next year.
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NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE Notice is hereby given that commencing on February 20th, 2024, 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, 2024 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 defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 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 2024 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: https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/527/Annual-Tax-Lien-Sale A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 07th, 2024. 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 24, 2024 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 24, 2024
THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York
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Experts at NY Travel Show Offer Tips for Satisfying, Meaningful, Purposeful Travel BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM It’s like this: travel is humanity’s best invention to promote the advancement of civilization. Travel is how ideas, innovations and progress, improved living standards and quality of life are spread among peoples, as Marco Polo proved. Travel is humanity’s best hope for peace and cooperation instead of zero-sum annihilation, as people from different places see and appreciate that we are more alike than different, and appreciate the differences. Travel is a community’s best hope for providing the economic underpinnings that provide jobs, upward mobility and enable people to stay on ancestral lands, have the funds to preserve and protect the environment, culture and heritage, and yes, make the adaptations and mitigations to prevent the ravages of climate change. Indeed, travel companies, including airlines, cruiselines, hotels and tour companies are among the most active and innovative in coming up with sustainability solutions. Travel also is life-enhancing, enriching, potentially life-changing and among the best therapies against despair – providing a conduit for forging social connections, self-improvement, overcoming fear, anxiety and apprehension by fostering understanding and empathy, broadening perspectives. The experience of travel fosters resilience, self-confidence, self-reliance, adaptability, forges lasting bonds of family and friendship and broadens perspective and outlook.
traveling underscored the human need for connection, for renewal, for new horizons to broaden perspectives. “A life lesson we took away from COVID and postponed pleasure is that there is never a guarantee that we will be able to travel tomorrow or next year- our health, our need to care for people, political situation, climate disasters. Carpe diem,” says “1000 Places to See Before You Die” author Patricia Schultz. “If some place is on your bucket list and you think, well, the Pyramids will always be there, guess what? Don’t take anything for granted.” And so with the pandemic in the rearview mirror (at least for now), people are traveling with furor Crowds in front of the “Mona Lisa” in Le Louvre in Paris are inevitable. Travel and we are back to worrying about experts at the New York Travel & Adventure Show offered tips on how to avoid being crowded out and the potential crowds and the lines, especially in places like Paris, where pre-purchasing tickets impacts – and actions to prevent overtourism. COVID-generated techto top attractions is imperative © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com nologies and policies for advance That’s not just me saying it. It’s one of the best tools in our ongoing purchase, capacity-control are here what travel experts with collective search for creating world peace. So to stay. The excitement for traveling to experience of decades (including have wonderful, relaxing vacations, myself), have seen and experienced but your trips also can be meaning- the four corners of the globe and firsthand. ful and you can make a difference in every style was evident at the New York Travel & Adventure “When we travel, experience the when you travel.” world, it changes us in a deep and “Consume news, but don’t let Show, where booths were crammed profound way,” Pauline Frommer of that make you a frightened person,” and talks by experts including Rick frommer.com, told a standing room advises Rick Steves of ricksteves. Steves, Peter Greenberg, Pauline only audience at the most recent New com. “Be outward looking. If we Frommer, on traveling smart, well York Travel & Adventure Show at want world to be peaceful, we have and meaningfully were standing Javits Center. “Right now we live in to build bridges....[If we want a world room only. But because there is a whole such a divided word - different facts of] peace and stability, the most powworld out there, you can make choicinform our view but when we travel, erful thing we can do as individual we see the truth on the ground, that Americans is to travel and get to es of where and when to travel. Don’t like crowds? Try to visit when a other countries have something to know people.” teach us, we can bring that back, and The COVID pandemic reinforced destination is less crowded (though present an impression of America the value of travel – the three years there is less of an “off-season” or that is positive in places that may not of lockdowns and constrained trav- “shoulder” season these days); find have positive impression of America. Even with climate change, travel is
el upended local economies, while shutdowns that kept people from
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Experts at NY Travel Show Offer Tips for Satisfying, Meaningful, Purposeful Travel Continued from previous page the “hidden gems” that offer as much atmosphere, experience and character; visit attractions either very early or later in the day (to avoid the hoards of cruise passengers and daytrippers); overnight in those charming, historic cities and villages (preferably in or within walking distance of the historic district) so you are there in the early morning and the evenings to enjoy the stillness and light without the hoards of cruisers and daytrippers; and pre-purchase tickets, city/museum/attractions passes so you don’t waste valuable time and money standing in line to purchase tickets. Climate and weather also have become major issues that should factor into where and when you travel. Their message: By all means, experience the highlights of a place, but go further afield to seek out local experiences, opportunities to visit or stay in neighborhoods. Be a mindful traveler, a purposeful traveler: enhance the experience by learning the background, the stories and back-stories, hire a local guide, take a “free” walking tour (you basically tip the guide), sign up for some volunteer opportunity to give back to the community; seek out those tour programs that provide immersive opportunities to engage with locals. Steves urges travelers to “get out of their comfort zone, to see culture shock not as something to avoid, but as the growing pains of a broadening perspective...Become a cultural chameleon - physically change from culture to culture because it’s different.” Pre-planning is the way to mitigate wasting time and money in line or with crowds. “There are two types of travelers: those who wait in lines and those who don’t. Think carefully of minimizing lines,” Steves notes. Before you go: get an idea of the
attractions and sites you want to visit (I query “Three days in....” at TripAdvisor and other travel writers to get some idea). Then, go to the attractions’ websites to get all the visitor FAQs. As soon as you have your travel dates (that is, your air fare), immediately reserve the tickets. Your priority places will set the framework for your itinerary, and the time saved by not waiting on line can go to those serendipitous experiences and discoveries. The same with restaurants you have your heart set on frequenting – book a reservation as soon as you settle your dates. Take advantage of city passes (CityPass.com, GoCity.com), museum passes (a must for Paris) and attractions passes from companies like GoCity.com and CityPass.com, as well as the passes offered by the cities themselves, like the PragueCoolPass.com. They not only let you breeze through, but give extremely helpful information about current exhibitions, hours, directions, visitor information. Also, in major cities like Paris and London, you can buy mutli-day transit tickets for the train/bus (you can also do bikeshare), so that instead of paying the price of a taxi or Uber from airport into downtown, you can purchase the pass that includes the train or tram from the airport, and not have to wait on lines to purchase individual tickets from machines and deal with the confusion of zones and station names. Searching muiti-day tour finders is a great way to get an idea of how to organize your time, what to see, what you should pay, and find tour programs that might best meet your needs. Frommer recommends Travelstride.com and Tourradar.com. These marketplace sites, she notes, can introduce you to local companies instead of the big-name tour operators. To find day tours, attractions, guides:
Getyourguide.com; airbnb.com/experiences; tripadvisor.com. Foodies could look to TravelingSpoon and Eatwith. I like contexttravel.com. To find the best airfares (always tricky), Frommer recommends searching Momondo.com/Kayak.com, Skyscanner.com, and CheapoAir. com. Momondo (and Kayak, which are owned by the same entity) tended to consistently find the lowest fares, and have filters that let’s you select for everything from the type of plane (if you wanted to avoid a Boeing 737 Max 9, or if you wanted to find the airlines with the cheapest fares with a checked bag. The experts also recommend that after searching for the best fares, you book directly with the airline, “because if you book through a third party, you can’t rebook as easily as directly through the airlines” if there is some delay, cancellation or need to change. “Search but don’t book,” Frommer says. Also, there are optimum times to search and book: • Purchase airfare on Sundays (6% cheaper domestic travel, 13% cheaper international) • Book 28 days out (“the sweet spot”) for domestic travel (24% savings), 2-4 months out for international (10% savings) • Start your trip on a Thursday (16% savings over flying on a Sunday) • Fly before 3 pm (to avoid the 50% increased risk of being cancelled or delayed) For best hotel rates, book 3-plus months in advance for resorts like Hawaii, Mexico, Caribbean, Florida, but just one week before in business cities(New York, London, Paris, Denver). “I takes courage to wait to book one week before travel, so book a refundable room in advance, then search a week ahead of travel.” All the travel experts advise pur-
chasing travel insurance, and soon after you book your flights, so that you are covered if for some reason you have to cancel. Pauline Frommer suggests looking for travel insurance that covers “Cancel for any Reason” (CFAR), includes medical evacuation and covers pandemics (policies do not necessarily cover “fear of travel” if there is a pandemic but a destination isn’t closed by authorities, and warns against purchasing travel insurance from the travel provider (tour operator, cruiseline), but to use apps that give you different policy recommendations based on your needs (date of travel, who traveling, age, destinations) such as Squaremouth.com, Insuremytrip.com and Travelinsurance.com. Angel Castellanos (www.angelestravellounge.com) offered tips on traveling smart with technology. “Google is one of biggest game changers for international travel,” he notes. You can download maps in advance so they are available when you do not have access to WiFi. The same is true for languages. “Language is no longer a barrier. You can program a phrase like ‘I’m allergic to peanuts,’ and it will show it written as well as speak. You can download the language in advance so it can translate even when offline. You can use the camera function to translate foreign languages into English.” Of course this eliminates the delight and satisfaction of finding a local person who can either speak English or mime an answer to “I’m lost, Can you tell me how do I get to....?” _____________________________________ © 2024 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com
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Nutrition Fact or Fiction? BY CHARLYN FARGO Ever wonder how many carbohydrates you should be eating? Or if a detox diet really works? Or how often to snack? A Google search can give a variety of answers, but how do you know what the truth is? Make sure the site is reputable -- ending in “.org” or from a registered dietitian. Here are answers you can trust. Do carbs make you gain weight? Carbohydrates are often demonized as the weight-gain devil. They’re not. You just want to make sure you’re eating complex carbohydrates instead of simple carbs. Complex carbs are important for energy,
brain function and even weight loss. Complex carbohydrates include whole grains, beans and vegetables, which are rich in fiber and make you feel full. Simple carbs are those high-sugar foods and processed grains, which lead to unsatisfying meals, causing us to overindulge later. Keep in mind any food you eat in excess will cause you to gain weight and eliminating any one of the major food groups is detrimental. You need all the macros -- carbohydrates, fat and protein. Is snacking throughout the day bad for my health? Not necessarily. Six smaller meals work for a lot of people. Snacking on nutrient-rich foods such as fruits,
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Today is “the first day of the rest of your life” BY CLAIRE LYNCH Years ago while a sophomore at Fairfield University I took a six-credit philosophy course and early on in the class my professor challenged us students to think about things like we never had before. We studied many of the classic philosophers including the writings of the Ancient Greeks and while some outside of our class wondered about its everyday practicality, we knew that we were learning. Our professor encouraged us to write essays that took a point and were persuasive in nature. He encouraged us to write clearly and as the weeks went on he challenged us to push ourselves to become better writers and presenters. After grading our essays for a couple of months he announced that we students would be presenting the opinions we had written in our essays. We could choose our topics but my professor had to approve them before we started working. He explained that we would stand in front of the class and give speeches. Most of us preferred to write down our opinions but one by one we got in front of the classroom and spoke. We learned all about persuasive arguments. We didn’t have to be political or agree with the various points, we just had to be clear in our presentations. My professor noted that it would be good practice for sharpening our writing skills and enhancing our public speaking skills.
The first person to address the room was a classmate, Thomas, who definitely had the gift of gab. I knew that he was majoring in political science and I saw how a class like this would help him. The next person up was Emma, a friend of mine who aspired to be a journalist and the same thing, I saw how doing this presentation would help her in her future jobs. Another classmate, Brendan, was on the university debate team and when he presented, he did well but the professor challenged him on a few points. Not ruffled at all, Brendan answered clearly and concisely so we all breathed a sigh of relief. One person presented orally on a given day and as the weeks went by I noticed a certain level of improvement. We were learning from each other and challenging ourselves to be as clear and persuasive as we could be. In the past I may have thrown in a few cliches or used the passive tense but in my essays and oral presentation I felt myself getting stronger and making my points in a way that was clear plus held my audience’s attention. My topic for the oral presentation was this: Was Mary Queens of Scots a strong monarch or a misguided ruler? I had to present each side of the argument which meant reading all about her, rounding out my research and thinking through each aspect of the argument before I stood in front of the class and did my presentation. I did well on that essay and in my oral presen-
tation and then for our final topic the teacher gave us another challenge: How do we each define the phrase, “Today is the first day of the rest of your life”? When he announced the subject we all laughed because the topic in and of itself sounds like a cliché. Or a trope. The professor explained that simply put, “Today is the first day of the rest of your life” means that each day you have a clean slate and an opportunity to begin again and put your past behind you. Emma laughingly said that it sounds cliché-ish to her but he challenged us to think beyond the cliché. What does it really mean to each one of us? We didn’t have to reveal personal sentiments but we did have to give concise thoughts and presentations. Leaving class that day, each one of us went back to our dormitories to start writing our essays. And working on our oral presentations. At first I thought that would be easy but the more I considered it the more I wondered. My professor wouldn’t want anyone of us to answer the question with cliches such as today is not a dress rehearsal, not a practice run, this is the real deal. I understand why many self-help groups use that slogan, “today is the first day of the rest of your life” because it certainly does give each person the chance to wipe the slate clean and begin fresh. Each day is a new beginning. I’ve told myself many times when I’ve gone skiing with friends and rel-
atives. I’ve started, fallen and gotten right back up to resume skiing. It’s an exhilarating feeling, one that only seems to come with trying, failing and trying again. Skiing was one of many examples I could think of. When I think of this subject today I think about the author of the “Harry Potter” books. J.K. Rowling has said that the first part of her books got numerous rejections from many different publishing houses. These rejections didn’t stop her - she kept at it. Finally, after several different rejections, her novel was published and what happened afterwards is history. Thus, seize the day, no matter whatever has happened before. Since college I’ve kept in touch with Emma and she has said that she has often thought of our former philosophy professor and his challenge of “today is the first day of the rest of your life.” She got a job with a NYC newspaper after getting her bachelor’s and master’s degrees then several years later she left that job because of a downsizing. Emma felt discouraged but she kept sending out her resume and eventually got another job in journalism. Speaking to Emma on the phone recently she once again brought up our professor’s challenge. His class made both of us think and what I’ve learned in the years since is to change course when necessary and no matter what I’m doing, to always reach for the stars.
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Nutrition Fact or Fiction? Continued from previous page in the right portions and exercise consistently. Are fat-free or low-fat versions of foods healthier? When a product claims it contains low or no fat, be sure to look at the label for its sugar content. Sometimes, manufacturers replace fat with sugar to make it more palatable, because fat provides food with flavor. In addition, some fat in our salad dressings helps with absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K). Do detox diets rid the body of toxins? There is little evidence to support that detox or cleansing diets eliminate toxins. The body has its own detox system in place with the liver and kidneys, which act as a cleansing system to remove waste from the body.
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OVERNIGHT MAPLE-RAISIN OATMEAL Servings: 6 (serving size: 1 cup oat meal and about 1/4 cup apples) 3 3/4 cups water 2 1/4 cups 1% milk 1 1/2 cups steel-cut oats 3/4 cup golden raisins (or dried cran berries) 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter 2 large apples, cut into 1/4-inch slices Combine the water, milk, oats, raisins, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in a heatproof glass bowl. Set bowl in a 6-quart slow cooker; add cold water to slow cooker, filling until water comes
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3/4 of the way up outside of bowl. Cover slow cooker; cook on low 8 hours or until oats are thick and creamy. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add apples; cook 3 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Stir oats; spoon into bowls. Top with apples. Per serving: 370 calories; 10 grams protein; 75 grams carbohydrates; 6.5 grams fat; 12 milligrams cholesterol; 7 grams fiber; 211 milligrams sodium. Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois, and the current president of the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. For comments or questions, contact her at charfarg@aol.com or follow her on Twitter @NutritionRD. COPYRIGHT 2024 CREATORS.COM
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What We Expect From Government BY TOM MARGENAU
I have been writing this column since 1997. So this will be my 27th year of helping people better understand all the intricacies of the various Social Security programs. But I was recently reminded I’ve been doing that a long longer. While cleaning out my desk, I discovered a folder of newspaper columns I wrote way back in the 1980s while working at the Social Security office in Boise, Idaho. I had forgotten about the fact that during most of the four years I worked in that office, I wrote a weekly Social Security column for the local Boise newspaper. In reviewing those columns, I learned that most of them covered the same topics I’m still writing about today. (As I’ve explained many times in this column, despite the fact that conventional wisdom has it that government rules are changing all the time, the Social Security rules and regulations we have now are essentially the same ones I was writing about in the 1980s.) But I found one column that touched on a subject I really haven’t covered too often. I think the points I made in that column I wrote in 1984 still apply today. So here is that old column. Back in about 1975, a couple years after I was hired by the Social Security Administration to work in one of their local field offices in a small town in the farm country of central Illinois, I was assigned to clean out an office storeroom. As part of that effort, I came across a stash of yellowing public information materials: things like old pamphlets and brochures dating back to the early days of the program. There were also some dusty 16mm movie reels that contained public information films intended to be used as educational materials to supplement speeches or other presentations that SSA public affairs employees would make to various community groups and organizations. Luckily, I also found an old movie projector in this storeroom. I was pleased with that because I really wanted to watch some of the old PR films, mostly because of a fascination I had developed early in my career with the history of Social Security. But I must admit I also figured I might get a bit of a chuckle out of the old fashioned film techniques and maybe the hackneyed messages the movies would contain. I wasn’t disappointed in either case when I watched a film called “Welcome to Medicare -- 1966.” It was a movie produced by the SSA to introduce the American people to the then brand new Medicare program. It told the story of an aging farm couple from Iowa. The husband, probably in his late 60s, had a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. After learning that her husband would be OK, but would require extensive hospitalization that quickly used up what little health insurance and savings they had, there was a scene in which his wife was talking to the doctors. She said something like this: “I want you to make sure Elmer gets the best care possible.
And don’t worry, I’m going to go home and sell the farm so that we will be able to pay all of these hospital expenses.” And then we got to the Medicare pitch. One of the doctors tells her: “Oh you won’t have to concern yourself with that Mildred, for you see the government has a brand new program called Medicare and it’s going to pay most of Elmer’s bills. You’ll just have to pay a small deductible out of your own pocket and that’s all. So you’ll be able to keep the farm and once we get Elmer up and around again, he can go back to raising those fine hogs of his.” Mildred had the last line in the movie: “Thank God for the government and this wonderful new Medicare program!” Fade to black. And it just so happened that the very evening following my storeroom cleaning stint and viewing the old Medicare movie, I was watching TV at home with my wife. A commercial came on promoting a Medicare supplement plan. It featured several obviously well-to-do men playing golf. As a guy was getting ready to putt, one of his colleagues asked about his recent gall bladder surgery. “Oh, I’m doing just great,” he said, “but I tell you, I’m kind of ticked off because that darn government Medicare program stiffed me with part of the bill. Why I had to pay $100 out of my own pocket!” And that led to a pitch from one of the other golfers for the Medicare supplement plan that would have picked up those extra expenses not paid by Medicare. I know both the old movie and the TV commercial I watched were fiction. But I think their messages did reflect the tenor of the times. And here is what struck me. I was amazed how people’s expectations of their government had changed so dramatically in just 10 years. In 1965, we had an old woman who was willing to sell the farm in order to pay her husband’s hospital bill. And ten years later, we had a rich guy on a golf course griping because the government was forcing him to cough up a measly hundred bucks out of his own pocket to pay for his hospital stay! So that was the column I wrote 40 years ago. What struck me then was how our expectations of government assistance had changed so much in so short a time. And as I think about the kinds of comments I hear from many people today, I’m even more intrigued. Here is what I mean. There are many millions of people in this country who claim they want smaller government and fewer benefits and services from that government. But if my emails are any indication, what so many of these people are actually saying is this: “I deserve the benefits I’m getting. In fact, I should get more. But THOSE PEOPLE over there sure don’t deserve anything!” For example, one woman wrote griping about Social Security benefits paid to “illegal aliens” (which by the way, is absolutely untrue). But at the same time, she complained that she wasn’t able to collect benefits from her ex-husband’s record because she had remarried. She wanted ben-
efits from both her husbands’ records in addition to her own generous retirement benefit. Another woman, who said divorced women should not qualify for Social Security spousal benefits at all, was miffed because after her husband died, she only got
the difference between her benefit and his in the form of widow’s benefits. She said she should continue to get his full Social Security check even after he died. And a guy whose email went into Continued on next page
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Waiting for interest rates to moderate is a mistake BY PHILIP A. RAICES Have you jumped back on the fence do interest rates contributing to and creating an unaffordable environment? You are not alone in this unfortunate circumstance that so many consumers have been stuck and subjected to. More important is the lack of choices in our historic low inventory dilemma as well as the much higher prices on the existing homes for sale. But as I have said in a previous column, if you truly need or want to be a homeowner, the trade-offs have to be part of your vocabulary in this current market. If not, then you need to ask yourself, “how long are you willing to sit on the sidelines to wait for your starter, move-up or dream home? Have you or will you pass up a home, due to your being steadfast and maybe stubborn about wanting every little thing in your home? You must look at current interest rates as somewhat of a short-term and temporary event; as I believe sometime this year, Jerome Powell will finally pull the trigger and consider lowering rates by at least a ¼ point. Moreover, maybe he will do this several times during the year. Waiting until rates go down may be necessary for those whose budget will not warrant qualifying for a mortgage. Then some have something I call F.E.A.R., meaning fanticized expectations appearing real. They can afford to purchase, but are deathly afraid of buying, at what some might think or call the top of the market. But what I would like to know is where is the proof that home prices will go down? The demand, from those who can qualify to purchase, is the main
cause for prices to keep escalating. However, the increase in prices has moderated and has not been occurring at the same excessive rate that has been experienced in the last three years. Finding a home in this market can be challenging, but again trade-offs should be tantamount in your decision making. Even if you can’t find your exact home with all the bells and whistles, at least you can begin to experience homeownership. Some increased equity should still occur this year and most importantly you gain the tax write-offs (that you were providing your landlord), begin experiencing stability and building roots within your community, and now you are the landlord and have the power to decide when you want to move and lastly, building your longterm financial wealth. When rates do come down, you can always refinance and decrease your overall monthly costs in owning. The increased savings over the length of your mortgage will more than save you enough money to make it worth your while to find a home now, even at the higher current rates. One important tip, once purchasing, make sure you begin to grieve your real estate taxes. The deadline is March 1, 2024. You can hire a company to do this for you or you can attempt to do this yourself. Companies do not charge anything unless they can be successful in reducing your taxes and providing a
refund. The fees can be as low as 30% of the amount refunded. If you need any recommendations, feel free to call me. The U.S. is currently still far behind in the construction of residential housing. We are deficient in approximately 6,000,000 homes to satisfy current demand. However, some areas out west and even in Flordia have seen their inventory increase and even double over the last 15 months as demand has cooled for those excessively priced homes by hurricane-affected areas; especially locations by waterways. Every year, we need a minimum of at least 2,000,000 homes to be constructed just to keep up with those who started and expanded their families as well as those who have been stuck in rentals and are qualified purchasers. There are those millennials, GenZ and GenX may have outgrown their current homes and are earning greater incomes and need to purchase a larger residence. Many builders (D.R. Horton, Lennar, and PulteGroup are offering short and long-term financing at potentially better rates than conventional banks. There are many areas where there exists an excess of new housing inventory. Negotiation is the name of the game and you as the buyer today, have the power and advantage with developers of newly constructed homes. You may not have as much of the benefit of being a purchaser on Long Island for new homes, (depending on the loca-
tion) but better to try and fail, than to succeed at nothing! Most importantly, during the winter months is the best time to find a new home, as the competition is usually much less. You have to be strong in your financing negotiating skills in the end and being able to focus on saving you and our family as much money as possible. Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 42 years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.) and has earned his National Association of Realtors “Green Industry designation for eco-friendly construction. He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI) or go to https://WWW. Li-RealEstate.Com and you can “do it yourself (DYI) and search on your own. For a “FREE” no obligation 15 minute consultation, as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any obligation or “strings” attached call him (516) 647-4289. Save his My New Electronic signature/Bio/Reviews to save to your contacts: https://onetapconnect.com/turnkeyrealestate-philraices He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and our Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home.
SOCIAL SECURITY AND YOU Continued from previous page a long rant claiming Social Security spousal benefits should never be paid to “women who never worked a day in their lives” was convinced he was being cheated out of Social Security because “everybody I know gets more than me.” And so it goes. When it comes to how we view benefits and services from the federal government, 2024 isn’t really very different from 1984.
If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-to-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon.com or other book outlets. (If ordering the “Simple and Smart” book from Amazon, click on “See all formats and editions” to make sure you are getting the 2024 edition.) Or you can send him an email
at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.
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The Great Mystery of Household Accumulation BY MARY HUNT
Have you ever noticed that no matter the size of your apartment, condominium, house, garage, drawers, closets, hard drive, handbag or briefcase -- it mysteriously fills to capacity? Our first apartment was 300 square feet. We were newlyweds and still in that “cozy stage,” so it wasn’t a problem. Three years later, we were packed to the gills and longed for a little breathing room, so we moved into a 1,200-squarefoot house. Wow, so much extra space. In what seemed like the time it took to
unpack, the place mysteriously filled to capacity. Three years later, we moved into an 1,800-square-foot house with a big family room addition and a two-car garage. Again, whatever that filling-up thing is, it kicked in, and soon, we were full to the rafters. Twelve years later, we moved into a house twice the size, and -- you guessed it -- we more than filled it, too. The process of paring down, cleaning out and simplifying has become an unrelenting challenge. Over the past few months, because being homebound seems to free up a lot of time, I’ve done a lot of paring down and cleaning out. Today, I have mixed emotions. On the one hand, I have that wonderful “clean” feeling because I just regained control of several closets and rooms in our house. But on the other hand, I’m hanging my head in shame. How on earth did we accumulate so much stuff? Where did it all come from?
What makes me think there’s some endless supply in the sky that will forever be available for me to accumulate? The whole ordeal has not been pleasant. I gave away and threw away more stuff than I could believe, and not without pain. Oh, how I struggled! I am grateful that our community has an option called “free porch pickup.” We have a website where we can list and share photos of items certainly not ready for the landfill but no longer useful to us. It’s first come, first served. No one rings my door or asks me to hold it for them. Lately, my porch has seen a lot of activity. After a couple of trips to the charitable collection center and, sadly, the city dump, I’ve turned the corner. I’m a new woman! I love this cleaned-out feeling. I’ve renewed my determination to ask myself these questions before I bring anything into this house: -- Can I afford it? -- Do I really need it? -- Do I need it now?
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American Garden Rose Selection 2024 Winners BY JEFF RUGG
The American Garden Rose Selections (AGRS) judges have announced the newest roses to be selected in their testing program. This year there are three new winners. The All America Rose Selection program ran from 1940 until 2013. The AGRS program began in 2016. Roses that have been selected in either program are the best ones for gardeners to try. Only about 4% of the roses tested in the AARS program were chosen for a national award. If you are looking in a garden catalog and see that a rose was the winner of either award, you can be sure it is a good rose. Since the country has diverse climates, it makes sense that the AGRS judging is done by region. All roses entered into the AGRS are tested for two years in six different geographical regions, each containing at least two test gardens. Most of the test gardens are open to the public so you can see for yourself which roses you like. The roses are judged on their disease resistance, vigor, foliage proportion, plant habit, flowering effect, rebloom habit, bloom form, aging quality of blooms, fragrance and hardiness. For a variety to be granted an award, it must demonstrate superior performance in at least three of the six regions. An award is also given for fragrance because many gardeners desire roses for their fragrance. In an unusual twist, all three of the 2024 AGRS winners were submitted by
the same grower, Star Roses and Plants. Sweet Mademoiselle is a Regional Choice Winner in four regions -- South Central, Southeast, Southwest and Northwest -- and a Fragrance Award Winner. It is a hybrid tea rose with bright salmon pink double flowers with 35 petals. It grows to 5 feet tall in hardiness zones 5-11. The scent is classic rose and strong. Sitting Pretty is a Regional Choice Winner in four regions -- South Central, Southeast, Southwest and North Central. It is a grandiflora with reddish-pink flowers with 25 petals. It grows 3-4 feet tall and wide. It can be grown in large pots or be used as a shrub in the landscape. It grows in hardiness zones 4-11. Sunset Horizon is a Regional Choice Winner in four regions -- South Central, Southeast, Southwest and Northwest. It is a floribunda rose with 15 petal open flowers. The flower color varies. As the flower opens it is bright yellow. It then changes to dark pink and bright cherry red. Each flower petal can be red on the outer third, white in the middle and yellow at the center. The plant can have red, yellow and pink flowers on it at the same time! It grows 3-4 feet tall and wide in hardiness zones 5-10. To learn more about the American Garden Rose Selections, visit americangardenroseselections.com Email questions to Jeff Rugg at info@ greenerview.com. COPYRIGHT 2024 JEFF RUGG DISTRIBUTED BY CREATORS
-- Do I have something like it already? -- Can I find a cheaper substitute? -- Is this the best deal? Then I’m going to go home and think about it for 24 hours. If I decide to go back and buy it in the morning, or revisit that online site we all know and love (perhaps a little too much?), I’ll know without a doubt this object can come into this house. And I’m going to take it one step further: As far as practical, when one thing comes in, something must go. And I plan to be really tough on myself, too! Mary invites you to visit her at Every-
dayCheapskate.com, where this column is archived complete with links and resources for all recommended products and services. Mary invites questions and comments at https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/contact/, “Ask Mary.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a frugal living blog, and the author of the book “Debt-Proof Living.” COPYRIGHT 2024 CREATORS.COM
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Our Dazzling Winter Sky BY DENNIS MAMMANA Week of Jan. 28 - Feb. 3, 2024 As cold as it is in many locations right now, you’ll find it a wonderful opportunity for stargazing. The evening sky of January and February is the most dazzling of the entire year, and the stars seem to sparkle like diamonds against a dark winter sky. Because these stars are the most brilliant of the entire year, you can enjoy them from even a mildly light-polluted area or under moonlight. But if you want a truly stunning sight, venture out to a remote location, allow your eyes to adjust to the darkness and you’ll be amazed! High overhead this month you’ll find Jupiter, the largest planet of our solar system. This giant world reflects so much sunlight that, even at its current distance of 462 million miles, it’s easily the brightest object in our nighttime sky this week. The brightest nonplanet, though, is the star Sirius, in Canis Major, the great hunting dog, also one of the nearest stars to Earth at only 8.6 light-years away. I love watching Sirius when it’s low in the southeastern sky because it appears to twinkle so wildly. Watch as it flickers with many colors as its light passes through a thick column of turbulent air near the horizon on its way
to our eyes. Accompanying Sirius are seven other brilliant stars around the sky that, together, make up a third of the 25 brightest we can see. Let’s take a look at them all in turn. Capella, in Auriga, the charioteer, is the sixth brightest in the heavens. Sometimes known as the “Goat Star,” Capella appears as a single star to the unaided eye, but the light we see comes from a group of four stars in orbit around a common center of gravity. In Orion, we find two brilliant stars -- Rigel and Betelgeuse -- each quite different from the other. Rigel is a bluewhite supergiant star lying some 863 light-years from us, while Betelgeuse is a red supergiant about 520 light-years away. Both are immense stars, though, with Rigel about 70 times larger and Betelgeuse more than 800 times bigger than our sun! Procyon is the brightest star in Canis Minor, the smaller hunting dog. One of the closest stars to Earth, Procyon lies only about 11.5 light-years from us. It has a companion white dwarf star orbiting nearby every 40 years. Above Procyon lie the “twin stars” Castor and Pollux, so named because they mark the heads of the twin brothers of the constellation Gemini. Though they may appear similar, they’re quite different. Castor lies 52 light-years from us and is made up of six pairs of
stars orbiting each other. Pollux, on the other hand, is a single yellow-orange giant star lying 34 light-years away. Finally, we find reddish-orange Aldebaran, marking the “fiery red eye” of Taurus, the bull. This red giant rotates so slowly it takes 520 days to spin just once. I hope you can get out to enjoy some
stargazing this month. If you do, please bundle up and take some warm liquids with you. I promise you’ll be rewarded with a truly magnificent celestial sight! Visit Dennis Mammana at dennismammana.com. COPYRIGHT 2024 CREATORS.COM
These stars are so bright that they can be seen even with light pollution, but for the best view, go somewhere remote.
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Ain’t That a Shame BY TRACY BECKERMAN
“Are you ready to order?” asked the server. It was our first time at a new restaurant and everything looked tempting to me. Even the sugar packets looked good. “I’d like the fish tacos,” I said. “But what kind of tortillas do they come with? I’m gluten-free.” “They come with corn tortillas,” she said. “But we can also do them as lettuce wraps.” “I’m kind of feeling the corn tortillas,” I said. “The lettuce wraps are healthier,” she said, matter-of-factly. I raised my eyebrows at my husband across the table. “I’ll have the corn, thanks,” I replied. She took my husband’s order and left. “I’m not sure, but I think I’ve just been menu-shamed,” I said. He laughed. “Is that a thing?” “Apparently, it is now,” I said.
I had never actually been menushamed before, and I wondered if this was a new trend like the dog-shaming and laundry-shaming that I’d seen online. In the past few weeks, I had also been home haircut-shamed, manicure-shamed and mom jean-shamed (arguably, that one was deserved). But then I remembered back when my kids were younger, I was carpool-shamed for being late for pickup, snack food-shamed for buying fake Doritos and bathrobe-shamed for driving in my bathrobe. The last one was courtesy of the police department who gets the award for best-shaming without a warrant. Two days later, they shamed me again for driving with a cup of coffee on the roof of my car. I’m not sure what that one would be called. Maybe just stupid mom-shaming. Of course, no one called it shaming then. They just called it rude. Alas, I, also have done my fair share
of shaming. I FaceTime-shamed my parents when they talked to me and pointed the phone at the ceiling fan for 10 minutes. I drugstore-shamed my husband when he brought home Anusol, for hemorrhoids, instead of Anbesol for gum pain. And I online shopping-shamed my friend when she bought a new dress on the internet and it fit perfectly... on her cat. Meanwhile, back at the restaurant, I deliberated the consequences of ordering a slice of peanut butter chocolate cake for dessert. Would the server steer me toward the fruit plate instead? Would she take it one step further and call into question my entire menu-ordering strategy? I was strong, but I didn’t know if I had the fortitude to withstand a second, grand menu-shaming. As we waited for our food to arrive, the server stopped at our table with our unsweetened iced teas. My husband grabbed for a sugar packet, ripped it
open and poured it into his glass. I looked at him with my mouth agape. “What are you doing?” I said. “You never put sugar in your iced tea.” “I don’t know,” he said. “Sometimes I do.” “No, you don’t. We’ve been married 31 years. I know how you take your iced tea and you don’t ever put sugar in it.” He gave me a look. “I think I’ve just been sugar-shamed,” he said. “That’s not shaming,” I said. “That is making an observation.” “What’s the difference?” he said. I shrugged. “It’s only shaming when someone does it to me.” Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller, “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com COPYRIGHT 2024 CREATORS.COM
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Cherry Pie Bars Tart, red cherries and Valentine’s Day seem to be the perfect pair. Not only do cherries align with a Valentine’s Day color scheme, they even resemble little hearts when hanging from their stems. Celebrating Valentine’s Day involves many different traditions, and enjoying decadent desserts is among them. Purchasing ready-made treats from a local bakery is one way to indulge in a sugary confection, but crafting a recipe at home is another way to show that special someone how much you care. “Cherry Pie Bars” are not exactly a pie, but a pound cake with a cherry pie filling swirl. Yield: One 9-by-13-inch pan
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1) Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a 9-by-13-inch pan with parchment paper. 2) In a stand mixer, or with a hand mixer, cream sugar and butter on low. Add the eggs one at a time. Beat until just combined. 3) Add the flour, baking powder and salt. Spread a little over
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For the cheesecake: 100 grams (31⁄2 ounces) butter 250 grams (9 ounces) digestive biscuits, crushed 600 grams (1 pound, 5 ounces) cream cheese 35 ml (2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon) Atholl Brose 100 grams (31⁄2 ounces) icing sugar 300 ml (11⁄4 cup) double cream 100 grams (31⁄2 ounces) dark chocolate, grated set for an hour. 2) Meanwhile, prepare the filling. Lightly whip the cream cheese, then beat in the Atholl Brose and icing sugar. Whip the cream and fold in along with the grated chocolate. When smooth, spoon evenly onto the biscuit base. 3) Refrigerate and allow to set for a further 2 hours, then serve with a dram of Atholl Brose. Note: Double cream is challenging to find outside of the United Kingdom. Therefore, an approximate substitution can me made my mixing 1 cup of heavy cream with 1 tablespoon of buttermilk in a lidded jar. Shake for 1 minute. Then wrap the jar in a towel and allow to sit at room temperature for 12 hours until thickened.; otherwise, use heavy cream, which has a slightly lower fat content, in the recipe.
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53 Email: Editor@GCNews.com From page 2 Joining associations, being part of social clubs, and participating in a variety of local activities brought us closer to the community. The annual turkey trot in front of historic St. Paul’s became our Thanksgiving tradition. Being Christians, we loved caroling in the festive Christmas lights with neighbors and friends. We are invested in the village’s future, embracing its traditional values and historical character. This, to me, is the essence of the American Dream. The decision to run for the Board of Trustees was not taken lightly. Acknowledging the time commitment and the challenges of a political landscape, I questioned whether it was worth it. The resounding answer is Yes! My love for this village and the desire to preserve its traditional values and character, while making positive enhancements, led me to take this step. I aim to represent busy working parents, who may be working at home to raise their families or working outside the home, keeping them informed about happenings in town and enabling their voices to be heard. I aspire to foster inclusivity, ensuring that all residents and groups are part of village discussions and there is no alienation of residents. I am committed to working collaboratively with different departments and groups, i.e. the Chamber of Commerce, Department of the Recreation and Parks, the Friends of the Garden City Public Library, sports groups, the PTA and SEPTA, etc, to identify unmet needs and provide communal support to our families. I will work to make sure our seniors are listened to and their needs are met. They maintained the beauty of Garden City over the years and took care of their families and children tirelessly. I am also dedicated to making our streets safer through targeted law enforcement and road maintenance. This is not just my dream—it’s a collective vision. I look forward to sharing more of our action plan and I welcome your feedback. Please feel free to email me at tai.jessica@yahoo.com. All of you. All of us. Working together. Jessica Tai
More voices needed
To the Editor: As active members of “Say No to the Casino” for the past year, we’re grateful for the steadfast and strong support of Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan and our majority-FABGC Board of Trustees. They’ve been consistent since day one, putting not just their personal time and voices behind the effort at rallies, at the county legislature, in meetings with decision-makers and at the recent public hearings, they’ve put the voice and resources of our village
government behind the cause. Very recently, the CAP/POA candidates have declared their support and we were glad to see that two of them spoke at the public hearing. This is a classic David vs. Goliath story, and more voices are needed, so welcome aboard. In the months ahead there will be more flyers to be handed out, more letters to be written, more doors to be knocked-on, and more rallies and hearings to be attended and we need your active participation now and beyond the election. We also hope that this means that a strong statement opposing the casino from the POAs, who’ve thus far not taken a stand at an organizational level, is on its way. This is no time for fence-sitting - the negative impacts of this project will be felt for decades and unity is needed. Such a declaration from the POAs would further raise awareness and support among residents, and demonstrate a true consensus in Garden City behind “Say No to the Casino.” Lynn Krug George Krug www.nocasinonassau.org
Re-elect Kelly & Marciano
To the Editor: I am writing to support the re-election of Charles P. Kelly and Lawrence N. Marciano, Jr. as village trustees. This letter is written individually and not officially in my position on the Library Board. As Chairman of the Village’s Traffic Commission for the past two years, Trustee Kelly has not only transformed the process for a resident to seek traffic control measures and mitigation solutions but has also expedited the process. Consequently, the results of those efforts are appearing all over the village, including a new raised, safer crosswalk on 7th Street, a vital crosswalk with a large median at the eastern foot of South Avenue, speed humps on 3rd and 4th Streets calming traffic and multiple new crosswalks at St. Paul’s making crossing the roadways safer for all those using the fields. Finally, when necessary, an emergency meeting of the TC is held to address pressing matters as it was in December regarding the Magnolia-Garden Streets situation. The current Traffic Commission for the Village under both Charlie Kelly’s and Larry Marciano’s leadership is responsive, transparent, and effective. Trustee Marciano currently serves as Deputy Mayor and Liaison with the GC Police Department. He previously was Liaison to the GC Library. Larry has been involved coaching his daughters in GC Centennial Soccer and Rams Lacrosse. I worked extensively with Larry on the Library Board especially with his support of the library budget to make major improvements to the library over the last two years.
I have known Charlie Kelly since attending GCHS together. Charlie and I worked together for many years coaching soccer. As a past president of the GC Centennial Soccer Club, I always found Charlie to be very supportive and doing what was best for the players he coached. Although his teams did win their share of games, winning wasn’t everything and his players had a lot of fun! Charlie puts his whole heart into whatever volunteer work he is doing. I previously was involved in the POA’s including serving as president and chairman of the then two nominating committees in the Estates. Back then we tried to follow a basic common sense rule that if an incumbent was doing a good job, they should be returned to office and we should not support a candidate just for the sake of change. Charlie and Larry are both doing a great job! Experience matters! I urge residents to support Charlie and Larry to continue doing a great job. Randy Colahan
Supporter of community
To the Editor: We are writing to express our unequivocal support for Vinny Muldoon as a candidate for the position of Village Trustee in Garden City. Having been warmly welcomed by Vinny and his family upon our arrival to Garden City, we have since witnessed, first-hand, his profound dedication and love for our community. Vinny’s roots in Garden City run deep – spanning over 25 years of residency, 30 years of entrepreneurship with his establishment, Old World Quality Corp., and personal investment in the local education system through his five children, all of whom have excelled within Garden City public schools. Vinny’s commitment to Garden City extends far beyond his personal and business endeavors. He has been a fervent supporter of community initiatives and possesses a remarkable aptitude for making things happen. His expertise in managing a successful small business demonstrates his understanding of fiscal prudence and resource optimization, qualities which we should all look for when selecting a Trustee. Moreover, Vinny’s extensive 40-year background in construction positions him as an invaluable asset as Trustee, particularly as we contemplate the future re-development of St. Paul’s. As relatively recent additions to Garden City, our intention is to remain long-term residents. We believe in the necessity of visionary leadership that honors our village’s heritage while guiding us toward a promising future. It is for these reasons that we will be casting our votes for Vinny Muldoon for Village Trustee. We strongly encourage our fellow residents, who cherish
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Garden City as much as we do, to do the same this March. A vote for Vinny Muldoon is a vote for robust, experienced leadership committed to the prosperity of Garden City. Michael & Kerry Wystrach
In support of Jessica Tai
To the Editor: I write to support my friend, neighbor, and candidate Jessica Tai for Village Trustee. I met Jessica through the Welcoming Club two years ago. Jessica is a school teacher in Brooklyn working for the New York City Department of Education. She is a dedicated teacher who is passionate about helping her students with a warm and kind approach. Like many families, Jessica and Warren are great parents to two children and are deeply committed to children’s development. Jessica brings a unique perspective on matters that affect our community, especially our children. She embraces learning and facilitating safe spaces where children can create their own communities and foster a sense of belonging in our town. Jessica is willing to listen, but also willing to act. She was actively involved in the St. Paul’s Opinion Poll and encouraged others to become involved by providing factbased information and proposing solutions that would benefit the community in the future. Please vote for Jessica in the upcoming election. We are privileged to have newer members of the community become involved with as much passion and courage as she has. Jessica will bring a fresh and collaborative perspective and will continue to champion on behalf of all members of our community. Elba D’Elia
Goes the extra mile
To the Editor: I am writing in support of Trustee candidate Vinny Muldoon. I have lived in Garden City for over 24 years. I first met Vinny on the lacrosse fields cheering on our sons. Years later we hired Vinny for renovations to our historic home. His work is superb and speaks for itself. What many people don’t see is the man behind his business. Vinny always goes the extra mile and is there for anyone who needs him. This is evident not only in his work but in the time he has spent coaching our youth as well as his generosity with respect to numerous charities and charitable events. Vinny genuinely cares for the people of this town and wants what’s best for our Village. Lee Crean
Richard Williams for Trustee
To the Editor: I am writing to wholeheartedly endorse Richard Williams for Village See page 54
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of Garden City Trustee. I met Richard early in 2023, before Say No to the Casino was formed. As news of a possible casino was slowly filtering into the public consciousness, people connected to Nassau County government were spreading the word that the casino was a “done deal”. At the same time, casino reps were urging organizations and businesses to “engage” with the casino and “have a seat at the table”. A small group of Nassau residents who spoke out at a Nassau County Planning Commission meeting connected with each other, and then decided to form a group to oppose the casino. Richard Williams was one of that founding group. Richard was smart enough to realize that: a casino located at The Hub was an existential threat to all of Nassau County, the casino was far from being a “done deal”, and that sitting down to talk with the casino would be playing right into their hands. From the very beginning, Richard has been a vocal and active opponent of the casino: protesting at our rallies, speaking out at Nassau County public meetings, writing letters to the editor, and displaying a lawn sign (which he diligently replaces every time it gets stolen). Richard and his wife Jeanne went door to door last spring, distributing lawn signs and flyers, and encouraging GC residents to attend NC meetings. Last spring, in the weeks leading up to the May 22nd lease transfer vote, Richard & I met several times with individual legislators. Despite the demands of running his own business, Richard always made himself available for these weekday meetings. He was consistently calm and professional as he voiced our group’s opposition to the casino. He was an excellent representative for our Say No group and for the Village of Garden City. Recently, Richard and Jeanne again went door to door; this time to urge Garden City residents to attend the January 18th Town of Hempstead meetings, and oppose the casino. Richard and Jeanne distributed hundreds of flyers! On the brutally cold, windy morning of January 18th, Richard was outside the Marriott Hotel before dawn to be interviewed by News 12. He then attended the 10:30 hearing and, once again, publicly and eloquently voiced his opposition to the casino. This is the kind of leadership that we need in our Village. We need trustees that can assess a given problem correctly, set a course of action with the other board members, and persistently work towards a common goal. I am confident that given his intelligence, experience, and ability to work with others, Richard Williams will make an excellent trustee. Richard and Jeanne have deep roots in Garden City, and all of their five
grown & married children own homes here in the Village. Richard is committed to keeping Garden City a wonderful place to live! Monica Kiely
Rock solid ideas
To the Editor: I could not be happier that Vinny Muldoon is running for trustee. My experience with Vinny has been both professional and personal. Professionally, the service we have received from his company Old World Quality Corp. has been impeccable, reliable, and above all honest. On the personal level, our families have been friends for years and our girls went to college together. So many memories of watching him cheer on the younger generation, he has unbridled enthusiasm for every thing he does. Vinny is quite simply an amazing businessman and family man. Over the years it has become clear that he cares deeply about the issues facing our town and has rock solid ideas on how to contribute his time and energy to Garden City. Carla Concannon
Vote for Jessica Tai
To the Editor: I’m writing to voice my support for Jessica Tai in her election bid to join Garden City’s Board of Trustees. I’m a recent resident of Garden City. I attended a few board meetings this year, mostly to see what all the St. Paul’s fuss was about (turns out quite a lot, but that’s another story). What struck me about the meetings, besides the palpable tension and marathon length, was the lack of representation—both on the board and in the audience—of my peers. I’m a 35-year-old working mother of two and there was virtually no one from my generation in attendance. But Ms. Tai was there. And she spoke about what it’s like to watch a place you love lose its way. She spoke about statues coming down and historic sites damaged during past wars and the Cultural Revolution, and the loss of shared history and values when destructive and irreversible decisions are made. Her speech drowned out the bickering and cut to the heart of the matter, delivering a much-needed reality check to the proceedings. And I believe that’s exactly what she’ll bring to the Board of Trustees if elected. As a leader in her field with 20+ years of experience, she has a proven track record of working cross-functionally to make tangible progress. As an educator in one of the largest public school systems in the country, she has a keen understanding of what our children need to thrive. And as a working mother, she emphasizes with the juggling act that is parenting today. She recognizes the importance of honesty and transparen-
cy and has the skills to communicate effectively and efficiently. And above all, she cares deeply about ensuring that the town in which she chose to raise her family makes decisions that will serve them and future generations. I’ve only lived In Garden City for a few years, but I love it here, and I would hate to see it lose its way. And that’s why I’ll be supporting Ms.Tai and the other members of the Community Agreement Party in March. Rita Kutner
tom, there is a commitment to honesty, integrity, quality, and service, which is a direct reflection of the leadership. On a personal side, we’ve enjoyed getting to know Vinny and his family and know he’s deeply committed to Garden City, constantly volunteering his time throughout the youth sports program and always willing to help worthy causes. Vinny will be an invaluable asset in office. Suzie Hauser
Fills all the boxes
To the Editor: This letter is in response to Editor Meg Norris’s request in her Jan. 26th editorial. She asked for residents’ opinions as to whether writers should be required to sign their letters--rather than leave them as anonymous. In my view, this one is a “no-brainer.” All letters should be signed by the writer, and, if applicable, what organization their views are representing, and if they are the leader of the organization. Every group has a CEO. I have researched the practices of major publications (newspapers and magazines, etc.). Virtually 100% of them are signed by an individual, and their location. None are unsigned. Among the publications I examined are: The NY Times, Newsday, NY Post, Barron’s, Wall Street Journal and The Economist of London. Likewise on TV. Guests and their employer are cited. In conclusion, I believe unsigned letters represent bad journalism. Readers need to know whose work they are reading. George M. Salem
To the Editor: As a community, we couldn’t be anymore fortunate to have Vinny Muldoon throw his hat in the ring. If you had to find an individual who represents the heart and soul of this village, Vinny’s name would come up often. He has a tireless work ethic, cares deeply for his fellow neighbor, is the first one to raise his hand when a need arises, and his interests lie in making Garden City a better community with no agenda. We support Vinny as an At Large Candidate Bill and Linda Dailey
Vinny loves GC
To the Editor: I am writing to affirm my support for Vinny Muldoon for election to the Village of Garden City Board of Trustees. I met Vinny when I first moved to Garden City ten years ago. I was looking for a contractor to work on my home, and the name Vinny Muldoon came up whenever I asked someone. I met him, and we had an immediate connection. While excellent, the quality of the work wasn’t what impressed me most. It was the character of the man. His honesty and integrity are his strongest attributes. Vinny never let on, but I learned from others of his generosity in helping those in the community who needed help, whether financially or with work on their homes, all done without seeking recognition. Vinny can see through the fog and got to the heart of the issues presented. He is an independent thinker who will pursue what he believes is right without regard to external pressure. He loves this community and is the right man to represent our residents. Richard F. DeMatteis
Vinny Muldoon for BOT
To the Editor: We are in full support of Vinny Muldoon for the Board of Trustees. My husband and I first met Vinny Muldoon in 2012 after moving into our home. Since that time, we have been fortunate to get to know him both professionally and (after numerous house projects both big and small) personally. Working with Vinny’s company OWQC has been a pleasure. From the top to the bot-
Letters should be signed
On transparency
To the Editor: Page two is a prime piece of journalistic real estate. Accordingly, the placement of the Publisher’s article captioned “On Transparency” which she signed and the unsigned letter by FABGC on the same page is significant. It proves the point that all articles and articles should be signed by the author. Although the caustic writing style of the letter is typical of Mr. Macleod, since no one signed the letter we do not know the “true author”. Interestingly, neither the Mayor, a founding member of FABGC nor trustees that identify with FABGC signed off on this missive. On a substantive note, are the readers of the paper to assume they all who identify as supporting FABGC concur with what the unnamed author wrote or do they take no position. As to the substance of the letter the comments and conclusions asserted are in error on so many levels as not to be worthy of a response. Notwithstanding the Article 78 petition having been filed with the Court more than 6 months ago, I can only conclude that other than my
Email: Editor@GCNews.com running for re-election this unsigned letter is simply muckracking for which the putative author is well known. By the way that individual sued the Village in Supreme Court on 3 separate occasions in recent years seeking a monetary benefit. Bruce A. Torino, Esq.
Board to be commended
To the Editor: We wish to commend the Village Board of Trustees for designating the one-acre field in the Franklin Mews neighborhood as parkland. The Trustees likewise named Triangle Park, Stewart Manor Park and Norris Park as parkland. The official designations effectively guarantee that these open spaces will forever remain owned by the Village and accessible to all Village residents. For that we are grateful. Bridget and Rod Coyne Kara and Ted Lord Amy and Mike Griffo Michele and Brian Nicholas
Unsportsmanlike column
To the Editor: I was catching up on my reading of the Garden City News and came across the Writer’s Corner column of Lou Theodore in the December 8 edition. I had hoped to be able to communicate directly with Mr. Theodore, but unfortunately, while he encourages readers to follow him on both facebook and his newsletter, he does not provide an opportunity for readers to actually respond to his remarks. So, since he presented his unsportsmanlike comments in the Garden City News I am using the this newspaper’s willingness to receive letters to call him out. I refer to his prediction : “1. St. Johns (sic) (with Pitino) will flop…at least I hope so.” Rooting for a favorite team most assuredly animates sports fans everywhere. But wishing ill on a team, especially one that is made up of young scholar-athletes, is reprehensible in my view and totally inconsistent with good sportsmanship. Mr. Theodore continues by revealing his bets on both collegiate and professional teams and asks his readers to wish him luck with his predictions, including, quite obviously, his hope that St. John’s will fail. Mr. Theodore might consider reading the columns of professional sportswriters, who may point out weaknesses of a team but never condemn them, or, even better, apologizing. Dorothy Habben
Garden City generosity
To the Editor: Generosity throughout Garden City contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations for the Samaritan’s Purse proj-
ect Operation Christmas Child. Across the U.S., the project collected 10 million shoebox gifts in 2023. Combined with those collected from partnering countries in 2023, the ministry is now sending over 11.3 million shoebox gifts to children worldwide, including many who are suffering from war, poverty, disease and disaster. Through shoeboxes—packed with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items—Garden City area volunteers brought joy to children in need around the world. Each gift-filled shoebox is a tangible expression of God’s love, and it is often the first gift these children have ever received. Through the continued generosity of donors since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 220 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories. Across NY, shoebox packers often shop for deals on shoebox items throughout the year, and many serve at a deeper level by becoming a year-round volunteer. Information about ways area participants can get involved year-round can also be found at samaritanspurse. org/occ or by calling 518-437-0690. Although local drop‑off locations for shoebox gifts are closed until Nov. 18 – 25, 2024, anyone can still be a part of this life-changing project by conveniently packing a shoebox gift online in just a few simple clicks at samaritanspurse. org/buildonline. These simple gifts, packed with love, send a message to children worldwide that they are loved and not forgotten. Jasmin Sutton, Samaritan’s Purse
What about the stumps?
To the Editor: On the front page of the GC News dated January 26th, I read, much to my chagrin, an article entitled “Village Tree Inventory.” However, nowhere in the article was consideration given to the removal of current tree stumps. Why, you may ask, am I concerned with tree stumps? In front of my home (on Village property), I have had three tree stumps that have been awaiting removal ranging from six months to twelve months. My neighbor has a tree stump in front of her house that has been there for eighteen months and counting. These stumps are so unsightly. When considering decayed tree removals, re-planting of new trees, the Village should take care of current tree stumps. When I called the Village, I was told not to worry ...... I was on the List. It must be one helluva List. Still waiting on Monroe Street. Gordon Keit.
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Traffic Commission From page 46 alleviate some of the backed-up traffic. Right now we have people making turns from that lane so it becomes very difficult for GCPD to enforce coming behind them because we can’t get to them quickly. Also we encourage the dotted lines because the road is wide so drivers heading to the apartments (in the village’s Central section) go to the right of people. The dotted lines would better guide people to the northbound direction correctly,” Commissioner Jackson said. The commissioner added he understands the need for Nassau County DPW to have engineering evaluation of the directional arrow for the middle lane. “We are concerned as the roadway operates now with traffic backing up to GCMS – that is our biggest concern,” he said. “Again we realize Nassau County will probably want to look at this hard with engineering,” he noted.
Stratford Avenue/NHP Road
The memo from Nassau County to Garden City DPW dated November 16, 2023 notes that the traffic light at the intersection of Stratford Avenue and New Hyde Park Road has been extended 10 more seconds two years ago. Another attempted improvement was the village’s installation of speed indicator signage at the intersection. Concerns have lingered, and the Garden City Traffic Commission reviewed the total number of accidents at the location since then and before the change, and DPW Superintendent Borroni has inquired if there is more
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that can be done to increase safety there. Police Commissioner Jackson reported, “As of 2021 before the increase of 10 seconds to the traffic light, we had six accidents there in 2017, two accidents in 2018, four in 2019 and four in 2020. Three accidents occurred there in early 2021 as the light’s timing was changed on June 29, 2021 – since then we recorded one accident in the rest of that year. In 2022 there was one accident there; in 2023 there were two accidents including a very bad one with a high-level DWI as the car went onto a resident’s lawn.” He noted that the 10-second increase to the traffic lights “did have some improvement value.”
County Quiet On ‘No Buses’ Signs
Last year Garden City Traffic Commission chairman Trustee Charles Kelly requested Nassau County’s consideration of installing signs on Commercial Boulevard in Garden City that would state “No Buses Allowed.” In June 2023, Superintendent of Public Works John Borroni advised the Traffic Commission that jurisdiction over the road falls under Nassau County from the village line to Oak Street. Recently Borroni found out that Nassau County has no objection to the installation of new ‘vehicular weight limit’ signage however it was advised that approval from the Town of Hempstead would be necessary. The village’s request has been forwarded to Town offices. Borroni told the Commission he hasn’t heard from the Town but he will keep following up until he receives a response.
Trustee questions mayor on new St. Paul’s Comm From page 46 is not to have the public attending Committee meetings, but there will be presentations made to the entire community in the near future. “As Trustee Finneran heard, some Committee members visited community centers and as they meet with staff at sites and gather information, gathering up data from the various community centers, they will compile all the information and present it publicly. You will all be hearing from the group of volunteers on the St. Paul’s Advisory Committee,” the mayor explained. Information about St. Paul’s has been made available on the village’s website and social media, including an eight-minute-long video interview with Ettore Christopher Botti, president of Botti Studio of Architectural Arts, Inc.
– the contractor in charge of preservation and storage of the historic stained glass windows and one skylight from St. Paul’s. The removal of the stained glass artifacts from the St. Paul’s chapel for preservation took place at the beginning of the year. At the January 18 board meeting Mayor Carter Flanagan shared, “I am happy to report that the stained glass windows are now in storage at Mr. Botti’s Indiana facility, and there is insurance on the windows.” This interview is available on the Village website, www.GardenCityNY. net. In addition, Mayor Carter Flanagan shared that the RFP (request for proposals) for assessing harmful substances for removal from St. Paul’s was published, and companies have begun responding to the Village of Garden City.
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THE MAYOR’S UPDATE mcarterflanagan@gardencityny.net From page 22 have lead service lines are encouraged to take advantage of this and have their lead service lines replaced.
New Safety Surface at Nassau Haven Park
The playground area at Nassau Haven Park is closed to allow for the installation of a new safety surface. Work is expected to take approximately two weeks. While this area is closed, please visit the playgrounds at either Tullamore or Edgemere Parks.
Budget Work Sessions
The Board of Trustees will conduct
work sessions to review the Tentative 2024-25 Operating and Capital Budgets in person in the Village Hall Board Room and via Zoom beginning March 14, 2024, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Here is the full schedule: • Work Session I – Thursday, March 14, 2024 • Work Session II – Wednesday, March 20, 2024 • Work Session III - Thursday, March 28, 2024
Save the Date: Blood Drive February 28th
New York Blood Services will be holding a blood drive at the Garden City
THE OFFICE CAT From page 23 Department’s chip reader and returned to its owner. Ring and run On January 28th Garden City Police investigated a report of youths ringing a Willow Street home’s doorbell and then running away. Burnt food Garden City Police and Firefighers responded to a residence for a fire alarm on January 28th and determined the cause to be burnt food. Unlicensed operation On January 28th a Hilton Avenue motorist was charged with unlicensed operation and unsafe turn. Misplaced, not stolen Garden City Police investigated a report of a possible stolen vehicle on 15th Street on January 28th. They determined it was misplaced after finding it at a nearby location. Unauthorized accounts On January 29th a victim told police their identity had been stolen and used to open an unauthorized bank account. Multiple violations A 9th Street motorist was charged with multiple aggressive driving violations (speeding, passing a red traffic light, and failure to yield right of way to other vehicles) on January 29th. Smell of fumes Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a residence for a smell of fumes on January 29th. Firefighters deemed it was a chimney issue. Unrestrained children On January 29th a Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and children not properly restrained in auto.
Vehicle damaged A vehicle was reportedly damaged by unknown means while parked in a Franklin Avenue private garage on January 29th.
Public Library on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Donations are critical during the ongoing blood shortage. Each donation can help to save up to three lives. All donors will receive a $10 gift card (electronically fulfilled). More details to follow. Thank you for your consideration during this critical time.
Happening in Garden City
Sunday, February 4th 9:30 a.m. Pickleball at the Field House. Nominal fee. 2:45 p.m. Family Fun Time at the Field House Monday, February 5th 1:30 p.m. Movie Matinée: An Affair
To Remember at the Library Tuesday, February 6th 4:00 p.m. Teen Advisory Board meeting at the Library. Must register. 6:00 p.m. Planning Commission meeting at Village Hall Wednesday, February 7th 7:00 p.m. Teen Paint Night at the Library. Must register. 7:30 p.m. EAB meeting at Village Hall and via Zoom Thursday, February 8th 7:30 p.m. Board of Trustees meeting at Village Hall and via Zoom Friday, February 9th 9:00 a.m. Adult Art Class at Cluett Hall. Must register.
Latin students attend competition at Yale
Alarm set in error Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a residence for a fire alarm on January 29th and determined it was set in error. Multiple violations On January 29th a South Avenue motorist was charged with multiple aggressive driving violations (speeding and passing a Stop sign). Missing item On January 30th a victim discovered an item was missing from his residence after receiving a delivery to the home. Construction alarm Firefighters and officers responded to a bank on January 30th for a fire alarm and determined the cause to be ongoing construction. Suspended license A Rockaway Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and excessive speed on January 30th. False alarm On January 30th Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a local store for a fire alarm and determined it was set in error. Truck tickets On January 30th a Clinton Road truck driver was charged with driving a vehicle while 60,000 pounds overweight. A second Clinton Road truck driver was charged with out-of-class operation, defective brakes, and unsecured hazardous materials.
Garden City Latin students attended the Yale Certamen competition. Photo courtesy of Garden City Public Schools Garden City High School's Latin students attended Yale’s annual Certamen (classical Quiz-bowl) competition. Latin and non-Latin students alike worked in teams of four to answer challenging questions about Latin language, mythology, history, and literature, pitted against top schools from across the
nation. All three teams were of mixed Latin level and competed in the advanced division, with two teams topping their brackets and one team progressing to the semifinals. Students truly enjoyed the experience and look forward to competing in future certamen competitions.
Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and Councilman Tom Muscarella presented a championship sign to the Garden City High School Field Hockey team in recognition of winning the 2023 Long Island Class B Championship. Also attending were Athletic Director Eduardo Ramirez, members of the Garden City Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha.
Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and Councilman Tom Muscarella congratulated Garden City High School students Kayla Castellano and Angelina Bravo on winning the 2023 Nassau County Girls Tennis Doubles Championship, and earning 3rd place in New York State.
Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and Councilman Tom Muscarella congratulated Garden City High School student Madelyn Gebhard on being named a 2023 New York State Qualifier in Swim.
Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and Councilman Tom Muscarella presented a championship sign to the Garden City High School Football Team in recognition of winning the 2023 Long Island Conference II Championship. Also attending were Athletic Director Eduardo Ramirez, members of the Garden City Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha.
Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and Councilman Tom Muscarella congratulated Garden City High School student Ryan McAlea on being named a 2023 New York State Qualifier in Men’s Cross Country.
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Varsity Ice Hockey: Conference II Champions
Freshman Tom Bacich and Jack Vessio set up a play on offense. Garden City Varsity Ice Hockey secured first place in Conference II in the Nassau County High School Hockey League’s 2023–2024 season, after a shut-out win versus Friends Academy Sunday night. The team was down three starters but was undeterred knowing a win would result in the regular season championship. The team finishes the regular season this Friday, February 2, versus Cold Spring Harbor, at the Long Beach ice rink. Thus far it is a 12-win season with one tie, and 1 OT loss and only one loss in regulation. The captains, Alex Bedard, Bobby Seaman and TJ Salvato are three-year varsity players (with freshman year lost to Covid), and they along with PJ Tursi, another 3-year varsity starter (Glen Cove), are the core of this year’s team. Seaman and Bedard lead the Varsity league in points totals. Seaman leads with 47 points (28 G, 19 A),
Alex Bedard and Bobby Seaman talk face off strategy.
TJ Salvato (center) moving puck out of corner.
and Bedard is second with 46 points (16 G, 30 A), with each leading in goals and assists, respectively. Tursi leads the league in Saves Percentage (.925) with goalies playing more than 11 games — PJ has played in 14 of 15 games so far this season – and had a major contribution in every game. With at least two games remaining (including playoffs), the Garden City Varsity Wings want to salute their seniors: Alex Bedard (C), Jeremi Dziedzic, Michael Power, TJ Salvato (C), Bobby Seaman (C), PJ Tursi, and David Backus. The boys are grateful to their coaches, Rich Destasio (HC), and Tim Moon (AC). The boys are especially grateful to their parents — as the team is self-funded and parent/volunteer led — thank you to all. Winning a Conference Championship is the culmination of 3 years of effort and hard work. The team has made steady and noteworthy strides in
Alex Bedard (center) setting up another assist.
Bobby Seaman at the blue line looking for another goal.
Senior Michael Power moving up the ice, looking for the puck.
each of the past 3 years. This includes a quick formation (post Covid), next, last year it was the first Wings team to advance to county playoffs in 10+ years, and now this season, a conference championship. It’s quite a record of accomplishments. This is Coach Destasio’s final year with the Wings — the boys thank him for his efforts. Next up, after Friday’s game, is a playoff game versus Roslyn/East Williston/ Carle Place, on Sunday, February 4.
Wins will keep the season going toward the Nassau County Championship. The Wings look forward to next year. We again hope to have 3 teams: Middle School, Junior Varsity and Varsity. Interested hockey players in the village should reach out via email to: gardencitywing@gmail.com. Note: GC students at private or Catholic schools are eligible. Roll Wings!
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GCMS student on US National Team Marcus Lam, an eighth grader at Garden City Middle School, has won the USA Taekwondo team trials at Charlotte and made 2024 USA Cadet National team! He will be proudly representing the United States in the upcoming Pan Am Championship this summer. This is the 3rd time in a row Marcus made the cadet national team. He trains with Coach Andrew Park at Team Eagles Taekwondo in Flushing.
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GARDEN CITY RECREATION AND PARK NEWS
Garden City Recreation Children’s Tennis Lessons Winter 2023–24
The Garden City Department of Recreation and Parks is pleased to announce the start of the WINTER children’s tennis program. Registration is ongoing and classes begin on Monday, January 8. All classes are held at the Community Park indoor tennis center and are available to Garden City residents’ ages 4 through 16 years old. How to register: • In person at the Recreation
Office (108 Rockaway Ave). The recreation office is open M – F from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. You can download a registration form at our website: gardencityrecreation.org • By mail: Mail in your registration form and check to the Recreation Office • Register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net .You need a password to register online. If you do not have a password please go to the Recreation office, with proof of residency, to receive one. If paying by check, please make check payable to Inc. Village of Garden City
If paying by credit card please use: Mastercard, Visa or Discover. We do not accept American Express at this time. For more information, call the Recreation Office at 516 465-4075 ***Non-resident children who attend Garden City Public Schools can register for tennis lessons beginning December 11. Registration must be done by mail or in person at the Recreation Office. Those who would like to register for our tennis program must prove they attend one of the Garden City Public Schools. Proof must accompany registration. An additional $50 fee will pertain to anyone in this category. Make checks payable to the “Inc. Village of Garden City”.
Adult Tennis Lessons
Registration for winter adult tennis lessons has begun. We are accepting interest forms at the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Applications can be found on our website Gardencityrecreation.org.
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Beginning the week of January 7, Recreation and Parks will add a Friday night and a Sunday morning session of pickleball. • Friday Nights- 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. beginning January 19 • Sundays – 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. beginning January 7 The above session will run through the end of March and then be evaluated for participation. We will continue to run pickleball from 9:30 to noon, Tuesdays through Fridays. All sessions will be open to residents only and will allow continuous round robin use during that session. No group may reserve a court and play on their own. The cost per session will be $6.00 daily or with a pass, $5.
Family Fun Time on Sundays
On Sunday afternoons beginning January 7, St. Paul’s Field House will be open for “Family Fun” for Village families. This open time provides the opportunity for families to enjoy various gym activities in an indoor environment. The gym will be available for use from 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. each
Sunday until March 10. This time is designated for family time only. No organized practices or workouts will be allowed. Although there will be staff to monitor activity, this is not a drop off program. We ask the elementary aged children be accompanied by an adult. For the safety of our users, no lacrosse or baseball equipment, or any other sport involving stick equipment will be allowed.
Adult Art Class at Cluett Hall
The Garden City’s Department of Recreation and Parks will offer an adult art class this winter. This eleven week program will teach the beginner as well as the advanced student the art of painting portraits and landscapes/still-life in pastel from photographs. Arleen Rueth Urban, the instructor for this program, is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America. Classes will be held Fridays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The cost of this program will be $ 140. This class is open to adult residents who reside in the Inc. Village of Garden City. Classes are held in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall beginning Friday, February 9. The first lesson includes a portrait and landscape demonstration. At that time, a supply list is provided. Demonstrations will be available as needed throughout the program. Each student will receive the individual attention required as they move at their own pace and level of expertise. To register for this session please visit the Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. If you have a password, you may register online at gcreconline.gardencityny.net.
USA Sport Group Is Back This Spring and Summer!
Pulse Sports is back for another 8 weeks of action-packed summer sports camps in collaboration with our Recreation and Parks department. These 4-day Soccer, Flag Football, Basketball, Lacrosse, and Multi Sports camps will run predominantly at Community Park with a few select camps being run at St Paul’s. They are specifically designed to
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GARDEN CITY RECREATION AND PARK NEWS enhance your child’s main fitness components such as balance and coordination whilst also fostering a genuine love for physical activities. Space in this program is extremely limited, so we encourage all interested parents to register promptly to ensure your child's participation. To learn more about these camps or to register, please click on the following link: Garden City Recreation and Parks Sports Camps, Classes, Programs and Lessons | Garden City NY (usasportgroup.com) Pulse Sports Camps has generously
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Islanders practicing last week at the Northwell Ice Center BY TONY SENA The New York Islanders were able to rest up this week during the NHL’s annual All-Star Break which began last weekend. The team went into the break on motivational high as Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy was named head coach the previous week. The Islanders responded immediately and have looked sharp over past few games leading into the All-Star Break. Head Coach Patrick Roy in speaking with the media said that "we're taking small steps in the right direction to improve our defensive game." The Islanders are fighting for a wild card spot to make the playoffs at the end of
the season. The next game will be in Toronto against the Maple Leafs on Monday February 5th. Then the Islanders return home to the UBS arena in Elmont for two important home games. The first will be on Thursday night February 8th at 8:00 p.m. against the Tampa Bay Lightning and the next home game will be on Saturday afternoon February 10th at 1:00 p.m. against the Calgary Flames. The Islanders need to come out strong in all these games to try and move up in the standings. Making the playoffs will be the teams main focus as they begin the second half of the regular season. Let’s Go Islanders!
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New Listing in Garden City, NY
140 Euston Road | Garden City, NY Situated on a captivating 120x100 property, this timeless, Center Hall Colonial boasts over 3,100 sq. ft. of living space across 3 levels. An elegant foyer opens up to a grand living room with wood burning fireplace, a banquet-sized formal dining room, and a spacious chef’s kitchen equipped with high end appliances. A powder room, and a sun-filled den with another cozy fireplace completes this inviting space. The second floor offers a large primary suite, 3 additional bedrooms, and a full bath. The third floor features 2 additional bedrooms and another full bath, providing flexible living space. The expansive, landscaped backyard is adorned with a large patio and multiple seating areas. Ideal for gatherings or quiet relaxation, this outdoor haven adds another layer of charm to this must-see home. MLS# 3528609. $1,925,000.
Lisa Heaney Real Estate Salesperson Gold Circle of Excellence Garden City Office 516.248.6655 ext.2218, c.516.376.3470 lisaheaney@danielgale.com lisaheaney.danielgale.com
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Floral Park, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3525551. $725,000.
Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3516502. $1,250,000.
Rockville Centre, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. MLS# 3523373. $1,280,000.
Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 4-bath. MLS# 3528687. $1,899,000.
Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath. MLS# 3528609. $1,925,000.
Rockville Centre, NY 2-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3524752. $398,000.
Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3520156. $469,000.
Bayside, NY 2-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3525352. $898,000.
Wyndham West, #M5 Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. MLS#3526071. $629,000.
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Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath. MLS# 3512879. $3,485,000.
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Wyndham East, #412 Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. MLS# 3517154. $712,000.
Wyndham West, #M34 Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 3-bath. MLS# 3516608. $1,350,000.
Wyndham East, #M33 Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 3-bath. MLS# 3491207. $1,499,000.
Wyndham West, #422 Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 3-bath. MLS# 3495141. $1,725,000.
Wyndham East, #M18 - Rental Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3526405. $6,800/mo.
Men's Clothing Drive
Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty and The INN have teamed up to host a mens clothing drive. We are collecting clothing (business or casual,) belts and shoes or those less fortunate. We are accepting donations the entire month of February at 102 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY
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Production Leaders
Congratulations! To the top leaders in our Garden City Office
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