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Mayor Veneziale’s action directly conflicted with at least two non-negotiable aspects of FABGC’s core principles: transparency and accountability; transparency as the action was taken unilaterally and privately without sanction by the current Board of Trustees, using stale letterhead that had the names of former trustees on it and accountability as the action aimed to remove Trustee Flanagan from electoral contention via dirty-pool maneuverings that would bypass or confuse the will of resident voters.

Moreover, Veneziale opened the February 2, 2023 Board of Trustee meeting with what seemed like a carefully tailored and misleading recounting of the above events. Subsequently, all but one Trustee, who remained silent, condemned or took issue with Mayor Veneziale’s actions and statements, in some cases directly calling for him to immediately apologize to the Village and resign his position. Every single Trustee that rightly condemned Veneziale’s actions was a FABGC Trustees who took an oath not only to be accountable to residents but to each other.

Despite our sadness over this whole affair and knowing it quite easily could have been hushed and swept under the rug to avoid political scandal, we cannot adequately express our pride at how swiftly and decisively the FABGC Board members exposed and addressed the matter openly for all to see, without fear or favor. It was a full-throated demonstration of the level of integrity that we constantly look for and then insist upon in our candidates and leaders.

On February 8, 1788, almost 235 years ago exactly, Federalist No. 51 was published to the People of the State of New York wherein it was famously and wisely submitted that if angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. Unfortunately, 235 years later, we remain angel-free, but unlike how the Village was being governed under the former and unaccountable monopoly POA election system, we believe now more than ever that the reforms FABGC has ushered in have restored the heightened expectation and deliverance of transparency, accountability, and decency to which our residents remain entitled.

We truly wish Mayor Veneziale well and thank him for his service, but it is time he reflects on his recent actions and does what is right for Garden City.

FABGC Executive Committee: John Cantwell, Effie Neofitos Campbell, Richard Corrao Jr.,

Kevin Kiely, Donald MacLeod

Stay vigilant

To the Editor:

As you all know, our community is facing some critical issues and I’d like to thank everyone for their continued support. Last Tuesday, we met at the Garden City Casino for the Meet and Greet hosted by the Village Governance Committee. I invited Donald Clavin, Town of Hempstead Supervisor, to join us as our special guest. He discussed the proposed Sands casino at the HUB, amongst other important issues facing our community. On Thursday, the BOT meeting was not what anyone expected or wanted, but we managed to get through it. On Saturday, my fellow trustees and I attended the Community Forum on the HUB at Hofstra University. There we heard from Hofstra’s president, Susan Poser, and others about the proposed casino and the effect it would have on our entire community. The casino at the HUB is a very serious issue that will have long term implications for our residents and business owners. We have a lot of work ahead of us and I urge everyone to unite and stay vigilant during this time.

Bruce Chester

Elections have consequences

To the Editor: Elections have consequences. Next month, residents will elect a new Mayor and members for the Board of Trustees. I hope all the candidates will let us know their position(s) as it concerns St. Paul’s.

I was pleased to see that Ed Finneran made his position clear (though I disagree.... as I am for Demolition due to financial concerns and belief that whatever the cost estimator comes up with, it most certainly will cost a whole lot more). Candidates please don’t dance around this issue..there are currently three choices...gives us your order of priority.

Too much is at stake and our financial bond rating could be negatively impacted by the result.

Gordon Keit.

Say no to casino

To the Editor:

Islanders’ games, WrestleMania, and Billy Joel concerts - for almost 50 years Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum was the center of Long Island for many Long Islanders. Unfortunately, the development of UBS just eight miles away meant that chapter was forever over. Now, developers want to build a casino across from a middle school, high school, college, university, cancer treatment center, and multiple children museums.

I cannot think of a worse idea! If the county or local governments need money, it should not be at the cost of more crime and traffic. At the same time, we are confronted with rising property crimes and a need to change our bail laws, are we seriously considering a Casino? Let’s use our common sense - if we need to develop the property, maybe we should build something that we need – like veterans housing, youth sports facilities, 55 and above housing. Something to serve the community not destroy it. Nassau deserves better.

John B. Chiara, Garden City Resident, Founder of Say No to the Casino Civic Ass. (www.nocasinonassau.org)

Grand Central terminal

To the Editor:

Go ahead. Be adventuresome and you will truly be rewarded. Last Friday I decided to take a trip into New York City, specifically for the purpose of taking the LIRR into the brand new Grand Central Terminal. It is not often that I travel to NYC these days, having been retired for several years. Last Friday I took the train from Nassau Boulevard, and transferred at Jamaica for a waiting shuttle that has Grand Central Terminal as the final stop. The ride could have been shorter had I decided to leave from the LIRR Mineola station.

So, prior to boarding I purchased an e ticket using the LIRR app, a first for me. I learned during this trip that the instructions for using the e ticket call for activating the ticket on your iPhone prior to boarding. Evidently by doing so this triggers a timing setting on the app, which as I understood an explanation given to me by the conductor, is used so that passengers are aware of their location and destination.

The trip was smooth, and I was on a new train which comes equipped with electrical outlets by each window seat, so if you are concerned about, iPhone, or iPad battery life you can charge your device. When entering and traveling in the tunnel top Grand Central, the ride is quite comfortable, not much rocking back and forth.

There are four terminal tracks in Grand Central, and the station is in a word magnificent. There are several exits to the street level, and the entire design is in keeping with the overall edifice of Grand Central Terminal.

Brilliant white, with engraved arches. There is an escalator that rises to the exits and takes approximately 1 minute and 38 seconds to ride. The Station itself is 15 stories underground, thus an escalator will take some time. The MTA does have a web site that provides the current status of escalator and elevator service at all locations including Grand Central.

Rest rooms are sparkling clean, and many employees are available throughout the station for questions and assistance as needed. Ample police presence was also noted.

There you have it. There was a report on the second day of operation that the escalators stopped, but that issue was resolved. This trip represents an alternative not only for daily commuters, but also for those who wish to see a Broadway play. The 47th Street exit leaves you on Madison Avenue, a short walk across town to the Theatre district.

Matthew R Cody Nirvana

To the Editor:

How exciting! Some creative “lights” of Garden City are suggesting various changes they feel would upgrade our village.

Before we commit to any, of course, we must hire experts to assess the viability of the various propositions. Of course the cost is of no concern. How do we select these experts? Hmmm....

There are proposals to add more lanes, to make larger lanes, to take away lanes, to make the lanes smaller, to make bicycle paths, to construct walkways etc.

With modesty, I must present my proposal. All roads into Garden City must be dug up and grass and flowers planted. Our village would then be a real “garden city.”

Can you imagine Garden City surrounded by grass and flowers?

The inhabitants will be happily cycling, walking, skipping, running, dancing around the town.

How charming. A fence would be constructed around the Village and permit ingress through several toll stations. Cars are not allowed in. There is very little or no pollution!

Nirvana!

Angelo DiPippo