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Chamber, businesses advocate return of Summer Promenades BY RIKKI MASSAND The potential for another summer season of Friday Night Promenades on Seventh Street was a hot topic at the February 8th Village Board of Trustees’ meeting. In early February the trustees received a letter about 2024 Promenades from John Wilton, president of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce. Wilton and several small business and restaurant owners also addressed the Board during the meeting to present reasons to return to a full schedule of Promenades. The events had taken place on Friday evenings between 6 and 10 pm during which time the business district street had been closed to vehicles, and various entertainment acts had performed. Last year’s abbreviated schedule for the Promenades had been planned for every-other Friday, but the final few weeks were cancelled following safety issues raised by the behavior of some unruly

Garden City High School’s choruses recently visited Walt Disney World for the first time in twelve years. The students performed on stage and also participated in workshops with professional Photo courtesy Garden City Public Schools musical artists. See page 40.

Board of Education begins prep for May school budget vote BY KASSARA MCELROY The Garden City Board of Education began its budget preparations for the 2024/25 school year at this week’s board meeting. It’s the start of a months-long process, leading up to a public vote in May. A lot of work goes into creating a budget, beginning with

revenue determination (on the state, federal and local levels), calculating the New York State tax levy limit, figuring out the gap between allowable tax levy limit and initial expenditure budget (reducing controllable costs and maximizing available reserves), recalculating the gap, reviewing options for eliminating the

gap (with a focus on non-program changes) and, finally, proposing a budget that functions within that cap. The state’s tax cap law establishes a maximum allowable tax levy limit for each school district, which allows school districts to increase their property tax levy from See page 57

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Hearing set on vacant property maintenance BY RIKKI MASSAND During a hearing set for Thursday, March 7th , the Garden City Board of Trustees will discuss a proposed law aimed at requiring owners to maintain vacant and abandoned properties. As proposed the local law would also establish a registry of vacant or abandoned properties. Trustee Charles Kelly noted that the March 7 hearing and the proposed new local law were created after reviews and input from the Village’s Legal Committee (consisting of Trustees Kelly and Ed Finneran). “There were a number of complaints throughout the village about homes that remained vacant for extended periods of time, See page 48

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Bring back the Promenades

Last week the Garden City Board of Trustees heard requests from local business owners to bring back the summertime Seventh Street Promenades on Friday nights. The promenades have become a fixture in Garden City since they were proposed in 2013 by current Chamber of Commerce President John Wilton and Dennis Donnelly, who was then a member of the Board of Trustees. For most of the last decade, the Promenades have been highly successful. Hundreds of people enjoyed strolling with their families, listening to music, enjoying the entertainment and eating some great food. Unfortunately, in the last couple of years, there have been problems at the

Promenades, and last year the schedule was cut short after large numbers of unattended teens and some young adults became unruly. The solution, it seems to us, isn’t to cancel the events that so many people enjoyed, but to find better ways of keeping order. While there has been police presence in the past, that clearly needs to be increased. Also, the board should look into whether a temporary curfew could be created for unaccompanied underage people during the events. (Several municipalities in the state have youth curfews.) The Promenades have become a part of Garden City life that we’d hate to see fade away because of the bad behavior of a handful of people.

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To the Editor: As some people may be aware, I was a member of the Village Board of Ethics from May of 2021 through May of 2023, a period of two years, having been appointed by Mayor Cosmo Veneziale along with Charles Kelly, Chairman, and Ryan Torino in May of 2021. I accepted my appointment to the Board of Ethics with great pride and served faithfully for two years. I was happy to be able to volunteer and serve the residents of the Village. I am writing to address the Article 78 controversy that is being discussed on social media, letters to the editor and in a Garden City News article in October, 2023. While not a party to the Article 78 proceeding brought by Ryan Torino, I do have some insight into the matter since I too was “replaced” on the Board of Ethics by the Mayor in April of 2023, one year earlier than provided by the Village Code, Section 12–18. For those of you that might not be familiar with the Article 78 proceeding, it is a summary court proceeding in which a party can ask a state

court to review a decision or action of a New York state official or administrative agency, in this case the Village of Garden City and its Mayor, that is believed by a citizen to be unlawful. A “checks and balances” procedure, if you will, at the local level. The Petition filed by Ryan Torino seeks a determination by the Court whether Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan violated the Village Code, Section 12-18, and whether she exceeded her authority when she appointed two new members to the Board of Ethics before the expiration of the terms of two sitting members of the Board, those two members being Ryan Torino and myself. Although not a party to that proceeding, the propriety of my removal from the Board is at issue in the Petition and discussed throughout the legal papers submitted to the Court. The Village Code, Section 12-18, entitled Board of Ethics, subsection (a) states that “The members of the Board of Ethics shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to approval by a majority of the Board of Trustees, to See page 18

Why I’m Running for Trustee SUBMITTED BY JUDY COURTNEY, CANDIDATE FOR BOARD OF TRUSTEES My roots in Garden City run deep. My grandparents and parents raised their families here. I treasured my childhood in Garden City, and I knew that I wanted to raise my own family in the Village. Like me, my daughter has started her own family and shares my view that Garden City is a very special place. For many years and in many different ways, I have tried to give back to the Village I love by volunteering and serving wherever I could help. I have coached teams, been active in the disabled community, served as

Vice President and President of the EPOA, and served and led on many committees to improve the quality of life and promote the community feel of the Village. Examples include leading the POA letter writing campaign against the Sands Casino, which generated over 500 letters in opposition; leading the Family Fall Festival that hundreds of residents enjoyed; and serving on the Traffic Commission, the 150th Anniversary Committee, and the Continuing Education Committee. For many years, when the Village has asked for help, I regularly raised my hand and volunteered. I believe in our form of local govSee page 32

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SUBMITTED BY LARRY NEDELKA, CANDIDATE FOR BOARD OF TRUSTEES Longtime Village resident Larry Nedelka has filed an Independent Designating Petition for the Board of Trustees election on March 19th. Nedelka is on the Common Ground Party line. “We are at a point in the Village where too many issues are stalemated because of an ‘all or nothing’ situation among factions,” said Nedelka, “we must acknowledge those areas where we are on common ground, then work to resolve the remainder of the issues – mostly through cooperation and compromise.” A product of the Garden City Public Schools and Fordham University, Nedelka has had a professional career in public service. He served the Hempstead Town Board; worked as an aide to the late Congressman John Wydler, as Deputy Commissioner of Jurors for Nassau County, Director of the Long Island Area Development Agency – which coordinated projects designed to reduce unemployment, the

Trustee Candidate Larry Nedelka Finance Commissioner of the Town of North Hempstead, and currently as Fiscal Manager of the Nassau County See page 32

During a special vote held on Feb. 13, voters in the Garden City Public School district approved a resolution to fund various capital improvement projects throughout the district. The referendum was approved by a vote of 637-207. The projects are centered on three main areas: education, student and staff well-being and athletics. In the area of education, a Bloomberg Business Center at the high school will be constructed, where students can immerse themselves in financial literacy and business courses with the latest technology at their fingertips; the renovation of two physics classrooms to enhance and support the district’s science curriculum; and the construction of an innovative art classroom at the high school. To enhance student and staff well-being, air conditioning will be installed in several areas throughout the district, including cafeterias at the high school, middle school and elementary buildings, as well as the main high school

gymnasium. Air conditioning will also be installed in all primary K-1 classrooms. Additionally, 28 new parking spots at Stewart for parents and staff will be created. In the area of athletics, a new stateof-the-art fitness center at Garden City High School will be built, including a concession stand and new outdoor restrooms. Additionally, a new turf field at the high school wil be constructed and turf will be installed on the high school baseball and softball infields. “Thank you to all residents who participated in the district’s bond referendum vote,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha. “We will keep the community updated on the progress of the projects as we move forward. Thank you again for your support and for voting despite the winter storm!” All information related to capital projects can be found on the district’s website, www.gardencity.k12.ny.us.

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At the Village Board of Trustees’ February 8 meeting, Garden City Fire Department 2nd Assistant Fire Chief Jonathan Parrella explained that the village will allocate funds to renew ties with fire departments in Germany, covering travel to Europe for local adolescents to attend overseas firefighter training, drills and demonstrations. Deputy Mayor Bruce Chester, the Board of Trustees’ designated fire commissioner, explained that the overseas trip was put on hold for three years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The program is organized through the New York State Junior Firefighters program, and other Nassau County fire departments also participate in the juniors ‘exchange program.’ Fire Chief Parella said the trip to Germany is a “highly motivated and educational trip for our junior firefighters which will help us with recruitment.” The Board of Trustees soon approved an agenda item formalizing the reimbursement of fees, not to exceed $4,200 to be paid fully by the GCFD, to cover expenses for sending two junior firefighters and a chaperone to Germany. The GCFD has the funds available in its 2023-2024 operational budget. “I think this experience will be exciting for the junior firefighters and I believe it will motivate more young people to come and join the GCFD as volunteers,” Deputy Mayor Chester said. Trustee Kelly asked about the ages of the junior GCFD firefighters and about their chaperones on the Germany visit. The ages for junior firefighters are all in high school grades, roughly from 14 through 17 years old, according to Chief Parrella. Chaperones will be parents of junior firefighters who are involved with the GCFD “in some way, shape or form.” Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan thanked Chief Parrella and the GCFD for organizing the Germany program, and she also thanked Deputy Mayor Chester for being involved in discussions to reboot it. Assistant Fire Chief Parrella also thanked Chester for his help with the GCFD rebooting this project. “We are all excited to support the program,” the mayor noted.

Fire Department activity for January

Assistant Chief Parrella said in January 2024 the GCFD responded to 111 alarms, 79 of which were single-aid calls (lesser alarms, service calls or carbon monoxide alarms). There were

also six general alarms including one extrication call, odors of smoke in buildings. There were five mutual aid calls the GCFD responded to, for assistance to surrounding fire companies. The Board of Trustees also heard from Garden City Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson about an agenda item, to approve police executive training for GCPD Inspector Gerard Kniesel, who moved up in the ranks from his prior role as lieutenant. The training will be held in Niagara Falls from March 18 through 22, and is sponsored by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (NYS DCJS). The training comes at no cost for participants but the expenses for Inspector Kniesel’s trip, travel and lodging, were estimated at $1,000. Funds are available in the operating budget. “I am a member of the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police, and along with other chiefs and the DCJS we have developed an executive training program for new police executives, for chiefs and deputy commanders as Inspector Kniesel is. It will help provide training in finance and budgeting, evidence-based policing, leadership, critical incident policies, media relations, training in the New York State Cannabis Management program and several other issues important to executive leadership. I think this training will help Gerard’s performance of his duties as well as help our police department and the village,” Commissioner Jackson told the Board before they approved the conference attendance.

Safety tips for holiday travel

During the February 8 meeting, Assistant Chief Parrella shared some tips for Garden City residents as parents might be looking forward to the upcoming mid-winter school break and the President’s Day holiday. He explained that while traveling people should take a few moments to acquaint themselves with their surroundings or a hotel for fire safety and emergency plans. “Please take the time to find emergency exits and count the number of doors from your hotel room to those exits, and keep in mind that you might not be able to see those doors due to smoke. If the alarm sounds, leave right away, closing doors behind you. Use the stairs and never the elevators. If you must escape through the smoke, get low and go under to the nearest exit,” the chief said. Deputy Mayor Chester thanked Chief Parrella and other GCFD leaders for their research and bringing the information to the community.

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GC resident to appear in “12 Angry Men” Bill McAndrews, a Garden City resident, will be appearing in City Gate Productions “12 Angry Men” at the Stone Circle Theatre in Ridgewood Queens. Based on the Emmy-winning 1954 teleplay by Reginald Rose and directed by Cathy Chimenti, “12 Angry Men” tells the story about a 19-year-old who stands trial for killing his father. While most of the jurors believe the teenager is guilty, one juror believes he is innocent. Tensions soon mount among the jurors as they deliberate, and the holdout opens their eyes to the facts around the case. The play, set in the 1950s, has been done in modern interpretations by other productions but many of the play’s themes continue to hold up today. This production stays true to the original and will be staged in the round making the audience front and center. Performance dates for 12 Angry Men are March 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, and 10 — Friday and Saturday performances are at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. There will be a special pre-view performance at the Sullivan Center at American

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BY GARY SIMEONE If you’re looking for a unique gourmet bagel that is made the traditional way, then Pantano’s Doz Bagels is the place to go. The new store recently opened last month at 180 Seventh Street, at the site of the former Go Greek restaurant. Mike Pantano, a Garden City resident, owns and operates the new location, along with several other Pantano’s Doz Bagels stores throughout Nassau County. “I’ve been a Garden City resident for many years and I felt that there was a need for this type of store on one of the busiest streets in the village,” said Pantano. “At Pantano’s we offer an authentic New York style bagel that is hand rolled and kettle cooked.” Pantano’s Doz Bagels will be more than just a bagel store, as the location will serve as a breakfast and lunchtime eatery. Pantano said the menu will consist of items such as burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, different types of sandwiches, açaí bowls and smoothies. “We have a lot to offer, but what really makes us stand out is the variety and creative spin we have put into our bagel menu. We have your typical plain and onion bagel, but also have unique options like the Asiago, blueberry, rainbow and our Buffalo cheddar jalapeño

bagel.” The fifty-two year old said he renovated the entire building from top to bottom, adding new counters, glass cases and both exterior and interior seating areas. The seating is capable of holding up to thirty people and ten people at a time at the counter area. Pantano’s entrepreneurial spirit started when he was just twenty-two years old and he attempted to open his own food store without any food, beverage or business background experience. “I ended up failing miserably, but that only made me more determined to persevere and succeed at starting my own business. Since that time I’ve opened multiple locations across Nassau County, in the five-towns area, where I grew up and places like Valley Stream, Franklin Square, Seaford and other locations on the south shore.” Pantano currently owns four Pantano’s Doz Bagels locations in Garden City, Garden City Park, Freeport and Levittown. He has three other stores under his licensing agreement in Hewlett, Freeport and Levittown. The Seventh Street location will also be carrying baked goods and desserts from Danielle Sepsy, a Garden City resident and founder of the Hungry Gnome in Manhattan. To find out more information on Pantano’s Doz Bagels, you can visit their website at ilovegreatbagels.com.

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On Tuesday morning Garden City’s road crews were hard at work clearing a six inch snowfall of heavy, wet snow. Photo courtesy Ann DiTroia

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Garden City Real Estate Market Information 164 Wetherill Road

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.

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Loan Term 30-year fixed 15-year fixed 5/1 ARM

Interest Rate 6.904% 6.046% 7.064%

APR 6.984% 6.178% 7.875%

Long Island Sales Data From One Key MLS Month

Jan-2024 Dec-2023 Nov - 2023 Oct - 2023 Sept - 2023 Aug - 2023 July-2023 June-2023 May-2023 Apr -2023 Mar - 2023

Nassau County Median Sale Price Current Year Prior Year

$735,000 $701,200 $710,000 $725,000 $735,000 $727,500 $725,000 $690,000 $665,000 $655,000 $649,000

$675,000 $650,000 $665,000 $675,000 $699,000 $700,000 $720,000 $716,000 $685,000 $668,500 $650,000

41 Laurel Street

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Date: 2/9/2024 Sold price: $1,450,000 5 beds, 2 full baths Architectural Style: Colonial Lot size: .26 acres Annual taxes: $21,773 MLS number: 3511764 The Seller’s Team: Cheryl McAuliffe and Mary Weille, Howard Hanna Coach The Buyer’s Team: Elizabeth Breslin, Howard Hanna Coach

From the minute you walk in the front door of this thoughtfully and beautifully updated five-bedroom ( 4 up and 1 down), 2 full bath colonial you realize you are somewhere special! Nestled on expansive 150 x 75 corner property in the Northeast section of the Village, the residence offers a flexible floor plan with spacious and visually connected yet distinct rooms that will readily adapt to your individual requirements and lifestyle. Featuring gleaming hardwood floors and freshly painted in current colors, the home is in true move-in condition! Be in for the holidays! Highlights include: a living room w/ wood-burning fp, gorgeous quartzite, white cabinetry and ss EIK/Great Room with 2 skylights,1st floor bedroom or office, hall bath with marble floor and vanity top, 4 spacious bedrooms on the 2nd floor, abundant windows, amazing details and closet space throughout, attached 1.5 car spotless garage, widened driveway accommodates side by side parking. Walk to Hemlock School and park and the Mineola LIRR station with service to both Penn and Grand Central stations.

Date: 1/11/2024 Sold price: $970,000 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, Architectural style: Expanded Cape Lot size: .14 Annual Taxes: $15,130 MLS number: 3516993 The Seller’s Team: Linda Murray, Four Seasons Realty The Buyer’s Team: Beth Sitzer, Laffey Real Estate

Welcome home to this meticulously maintained 4-bedroom 2-bath expanded cape set on a 60 x 100 property. As you enter, you are greeted by the gleaming hardwood floors of the open and sun-filled living room, formal dining area, and spacious den. The updated eat-in -kitchen with stainless steel appliances boasts a lovely seating area under a large bow window providing ample light. An updated full bath and two bedrooms complete the first level. The second level boasts the current primary bedroom with large closets and access to the bath. The second bedroom provides access to attic space and a large closet. The immaculate full unfinished basement includes a laundry and utility area and provides ample opportunities for personalized space. Whether transforming it into a recreation room, home gym, or additional living areas. The well-manicured, private, fenced-in backyard and patio make this home an ideal haven for those seeking a charming home with ample space and endless potential. Located steps from public transportation, parks, schools, major retail outlets, and highways this home is not to be missed. Other amenities include CAC, IGS, an attached 1-car garage, and gas heat.

111 7th Street, Unit 204

Date: 2/5/2024 Sold price: $849,000 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths Architectural Style: Condominium Monthly common charge: $1,257 MLS number: 3515903 The Seller’s Team: Stephen and Laura Baymack, Compass Greater NY The Buyer’s Team: Cathleen Whelan, Howard Hanna Coach

Located in the heart of the village, this luxury doorman building is proximate to shopping, dining & the Long Island Railroad station. This second-floor unit with views of Seventh Street and the courtyard has been completely renovated throughout and boasts 9-foot ceilings with an open floor plan. The gorgeous kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances flows completely into the living and dining areas. The primary bedroom suite has a walk-in closet and a beautiful bathroom. There is a second bedroom that could also serve as a den or office, another beautiful full bathroom, and a laundry area with a washer and dryer in the unit. Other amenities include an elevator, community & fitness rooms, a secure storage unit and a designated garage parking space in the basement of the building. Come enjoy relaxed living in a private setting with all of the amenities Garden City has to offer!

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Celebrate the Women of Garden City Join your Property Owner’s Association (POAs) for a fascinating trip back in time to celebrate two of Garden City’s more famous women. The event promises to be a fun (and free!) evening with friends and neighbors to learn more about two prominent women — Cornelia Stewart and Olive Tjaden. Olive Tjaden was the youngest woman registered architect in New York State, beginning her work in 1929. From the 1920s to the 1940s, she designed over 400 homes in Garden City. Local artist Michael White will be showing his works, including some he has done of Tjaden’s homes in the Village. Maybe your home is a famous Tjaden design! The evening will also celebrate the

work of Cornelia Stewart. Although many know her as the wife of Alexander, she was actually the driving force behind the development of the Village, especially after Alexander’s death. You’ll hear lots of facts and possible fiction about the many endeavors of Cornelia in the heyday of Garden City. The event is scheduled for Friday March 8, from 7:00–9:00 p.m. at the Senior Center. Wine, beer and light refreshments will be served. Enjoy a relaxed Friday night with us, joining your friends and neighbors for a fun trip down Garden City’s memory lane. The event is free for all Village residents. For more information, please visit gcpoaevents@gmail.com.

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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

Patrick M. McCooey Lic. Assoc. RE Broker Founding Agent M: 516.236.4287

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

Adrienne McDougal Lic. RE Salesperson The Laura Carroll Team M: 516.662.3872

Frank Morabito Lic. RE Salesperson The Pete Diaz Team M: 917.207.7782

Ryan Mullins Lic. RE Salesperson The Jen Sullivan Team M: 516.359.6.339

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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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675 2nd Place, Garden City 3 BD | 2 BA | $845,000 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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111 Seventh Street, 204, Garden City 2 BD | 2 BA | $849,000 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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The WPOA guests at the February 21 general meeting at the Senior Center will be 2024 CAP candidates (from left) Vinny Muldoon, Judy Courtney, Jessica Tai and Bruce Torino. The Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) will hold its next general meeting on Wednesday, February 21, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. Light refreshments will be served. At 8 p.m., the WPOA welcomes its guest speakers: the four candidates who will represent the Community Agreement Party (CAP) on the March 19 Village Election ballot. Those candidates are: Bruce Torino, Judy Courtney, Vinny Muldoon and Jessica Tai. The candidates will speak about their qualifications and what they intend to bring to the Board of Trustees and community. Q&A to follow. Any resident of the village is welcome to join us to hear the CAP candidates speak. During the general meeting, the Board of Directors will present, for first

reading, changes to our WPOA bylaws that will better reflect the organization’s 501(c)(4) status as a civic association, meaning that the WPOA is primarily engaged in promoting the common good and general welfare of the people of the community, i.e., for the purpose of bringing about civic betterment and social improvements. Under this 501(c) (4) status, an organization may engage in political campaign activities if those activities are not the organization's primary activity and organization funds are not spent. The agenda includes reports from officers and directors. The WPOA has begun its 2024 Membership Drive. For information on mail-in or electronic payments, go to gcwpoa.com/membership, or bring your dues to the February 21 meeting at the Senior Center.

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Estates POA opposes proposed casino SUBMITTED BY THE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION OF GARDEN CITY ESTATES

By Rich Catalano, Michael Daab Co-Presidents The Property Owners' Association of Garden City Estates (EPOA) was established in 1912 to represent the early residents of the community of Garden City. Today, the EPOA represents approximately 7,000 residents. For over 112 years, our POA has strived to maintain the quality of life of our community and all of Nassau County. We believe that the massive casino complex proposed to be constructed at the site of the Nassau Coliseum would forever harm the quality of life of all County residents. These negative impacts include: • Increased traffic: Many of the roads in the vicinity are already at peak capacity, especially during certain hours of the day. Las Vegas Sands Corporation (LVS) is projecting 28,000+ visitors and employees daily to travel to the site, situated in a densely populated suburban community without mass transit. • Increased crime:Gambling addicts frequently turn to crime to support their addiction. An increase in DWIs is also inevitable. • Drinking water: Long Island’s sole source aquifers must be conserved and protected. LVS proposes to use 875,000 gallons per day from our aquifer. • Light and noise pollution:Two new hotel towers will be 26 stories tall twice as tall as the Marriott, disturbing the site line for miles. Two 9-story parking garages will tower over the recently built MSK Cancer Care facility. • Energy use/sewage:At almost 4 million sq ft (1.7x the size of Roosevelt Field or 2.0x the size of MetLife Stadium), running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,

365 days a year, with 12,450 parking spaces in three multi-level garages, this structure will strain the County’s energy resources, and place inordinate demands on sewage infrastructure. • Gambling losses and local economic impact:LVS projects annual gambling losses by patrons to exceed $2 billion/year. Much of that $2+ billion will come from Long Islanders who will be losing discretionary dollars that will no longer be spent in our local restaurants and downtown businesses. Job losses at these local restaurants and downtown businesses will likely offset any operating jobs that would be created at the massive casino. • Gambling addiction and social/ community impacts:A casino within 10 miles of home has a significant effect on problem gambling and is associated with a 90 percent increase in the odds of being a pathological or problem gambler. Gambling addiction leads to bankruptcies, broken homes and suicides. • Change Nassau County forever:The decision to introduce a casino is irreversible and its negative influence will extend for generations. From shaping local politics to diverting resources, a casino would be a permanent fixture that could stifle other more sustainable development such as a new NYU medical center or an innovation district focused on industries of the future. As we celebrate the 125th anniversary of Nassau County, we need to remember the generations of community leaders and residents who fought to protect the quality of life that we enjoy today. We call on Town of Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and the six members of Town Council to recognize that the many social and economic harms of this proposed massive casino are simply unmitigable.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com From page 2 serve at the pleasure of the BOT for a term of three (3) years.” Thus, based upon the language of the Village Code, which is clear and unambiguous, my term as a member of the Board of Ethics was to expire three years after my original appointment, i.e. in May of 2024. Section 12-18(a) goes on to state that “for the avoidance of doubt, members of the Board of Ethics may be removed solely upon the vote of the majority of the Board of Trustees.” Clearly, three years had not elapsed since my appointment in May of 2021, and, to my knowledge, there was never a vote by the Board of Trustees to “remove” me, or Ryan Torino, as a member of the Board of Ethics. Mary Carter Flanagan was elected as Mayor in March of 2023 and as far as I knew, I was to continue in my tenure as a member of the Board of Ethics for the remaining year of my three year term as provided for under the Village Code. However, to my surprise, having not been advised by the Mayor, BOT or Village Administration that I was being “replaced” on the Board, or had been removed in accordance with the provisions of the Code, “solely by a vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees”, I received a letter on June 6, 2023 from Karen M. Altman, then Village Clerk, who was writing to “thank” me for my service on the Board of Ethics. In this instance, instead of asking me to sign and return the “Oath of Office” which had been the practice in the preceding two years since my initial appointment, I was shocked and saddened that she was writing to advise that my service on the board had been terminated. I never received a complaint about my service on the Board of Ethics; I had no relatives or conflicts, nor had I received notice from Mayor Flanagan, any member of the BOT, nor anyone from Village Administration, that I had to reapply for my position on the Board; that my term had expired; that it had been truncated or that I was being removed from the Board of Ethics, much less that action had been taken to “replace” me on the Board by the Mayor. Knowing that the Village Code provided that my term on the Board of Ethics was for a period of three (3) years, and that I could only “be removed solely upon the vote of the majority of the Board of Trustees”, I immediately wrote to Ms. Altman asking when a vote of the Board of Trustees had been taken to “remove” me as a sitting member of the Board of Ethics as was required by the Village Code, Section 12-18; the basis for my early removal from the Board of Ethics; as well as the break down of the vote of the BOT to “remove” me from the Board of Ethics as was required by Section 12-18 of the Village Code.

Despite the term of 3 years as stated in the Village Code, Ms. Altman responded to my inquiry and advised, that my appointment was for “one year”. Ms. Altman further advised that I had not been “REMOVED” because of anything I did, but instead, that Mayor Flanagan “wanted to appoint different members to this committee”. Despite the apparent desire to appoint “different members” to the Board, it was not a clean sweep, as Richard Corrao, a member of the Mayor’s FABGC party, was not “replaced” and remained on the Board of Ethics and continues in that capacity as its chairperson. There was no motion made to the Board of Trustees to “remove” either me or Ryan from the Board of Ethics as required by Section 12-18 of the Code; similarly, there was no vote of the BOT to “remove” members of the Board of Ethics. After deeming our terms expired, Mayor Carter Flanagan made two new appointments to the Board of Ethics, which “replacements” were approved by the BOT. To be clear, a motion to remove and vote to “remove” a member from the Board of Ethics is not the equivalent of a vote to confirm new appointments. Based upon my reading of Section 12-18 of the Village Code, it is was my opinion that the mayor’s “new appointments” were an abrogation of the clear mandates of the code, Section 12-18 which required (1) that the members’ terms be for a period of 3 years; and (2) that REMOVAL of a sitting member of the Board of Ethics be upon a vote of the majority of the BOT, and not an arbitrary determination that terms had expired. The propriety of the mayor’s actions in deeming our terms expired, and replacing two sitting members of the Board of Ethics one year prior to the expiration of their three-year terms as set forth in the Village Code is at the heart of the Article 78 Proceeding brought by Ryan Torino which is currently pending before the Hon. Sarika Hapoor of the Nassau County Supreme Court (Index No.: 615914/2023). It is my hope that the decision of the Court in the Torino proceeding will clarify any ambiguity caused by my removal, as was well as the removal of Ryan Torino, from the Board of Ethics and prevent the arbitrary and capricious “replacement” of sitting members of the Board of Ethics in the future without the requisite motion and then majority vote of the Board of Trustees “to remove.” I encourage anyone interested in the proceedings to review the papers that are available on line which include relevant correspondence, Board minutes, as well as an Affidavit of the former Mayor attesting that the appointments made in May of 2021 were See page 20

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From page 18 for a period of three (3) years as set forth in the Code, and not one. After posting on social media in response to Mayor Flanagan’s letter to the GC News (2/9/2024) this past week, I was asked by Donald MacLeod of FABGC about the “Oath of Office” form letters from Ms. Altman, then Village Clerk, that had been sent to me in 2021 and 2022. Those letters served the purpose of providing me with a current copy of the Code and requested that I sign and return an Oath of Office. The Oath of Office which I signed and returned each year stated as follows: “I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New York and that I will faithfully discharge my duties as a Member of the Board of Ethics of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, Nassau County, New York according to the best of my ability. I have received a copy of the ‘Code of Ethics’ for the Village of Garden City.” The Village Code was enclosed in the letter and the Code itself is what I was asked to review and consent to, not the veracity of the contents of Ms. Altman’s form letter. The Village CODE, and specifically the provisions regarding the Board of Ethics, which was enclosed in the letter, included the important language: “[members of the Board of Ethics] shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to approval by a majority of the Board of Trustees, to serve at the pleasure of the Board of Trustees for a term of three years.” Mayor Veneziale’s affidavit in support of the pending article 78 proceeding, averred that “on May 6, 2021 [he] appointed Ryan Torino, Alison Metzler and Charles Kelly to the positions on the Board of Ethics for a term of three consecutive years in conformity with Village Code.” As part of the defense to Ryan’s Petition, the Mayor has argued through counsel, that the annual “Oath of Office” form letters from Ms. Altman, and not the statutory term of three (3) years as set forth in the Code, was controlling and formed the basis for the conclusion that our terms expired in 2023 and therefore our seats were open for new appointments. As I advised in my online response to Mr. MacLeod, the time frame of one year mentioned in the letter(s) of the clerk was not something I was asked to consent to or not. But with that said, therein lies the issue which Judge Hapoor of the Nassau County Supreme Court has been asked to decide: Were the appointments made by the Mayor and confirmed by the Board of Trustees in May of 2021, for the statutory term of three (3) years, or for some lesser period of time as argued by the Mayor in defense of Ryan Torino’s Petition. It is

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com my humble opinion that the language in the body of the clerk’s “Oath of Office” letter, was not dispositive of the term remaining under my appointment, and was contrary to the provisions of the Section 12-18 of the Village Code. To be sure, Ms. Altman had no power to appoint members to Village boards or committees nor set terms of service. Those powers are set forth in the Code and are within the exclusive purview of the Mayor and the BOT. The propriety of how those powers were executed by the Mayor in this situation is being reviewed by the Court, and should not be decided on the social media pages. I welcome the Court’s decision so that this issue can be resolved which is in the best interest of the Village and the residents. The ambiguity with respect to appointments to the Board of Ethics, and the terms of each appointment, was, and apparently has been, handled inconsistently, which is why the Article 78 proceeding in this instance is so important. It is my hope that going forward this ambiguity can be avoided and the appointments to the Board of Ethics will be made in conformity with the Village Code. I would think the residents of the Village would want the same, and deserve clarity on this issue which only the Court can provide at this point. There has also been chatter on the social media pages about an alleged conflict of interest as being the basis for Ryan’s replacement and I can appreciate those voiced concerns over conflicts of interest that arise in our Village governance, as conflicts certainly have presented themselves over the years, and will continue to do so. However, the Article 78 proceeding that is currently pending does not address any actual conflict of interest that arose during the period that the father and the son served at the same time on different boards. It does address the propriety of the Mayors actions and the terms of sitting members of the Board of Ethics and the proper (or improper) application of the Village Code. Addressing this point further, had the BOT determined that it was inappropriate for Ryan to serve, for whatever reason, then the BOT should have moved to REMOVE him from that position on those grounds pursuant to the Village Code. This, the BOT did not do, in May of 2023, or in the year prior thereto, while he and his father served simultaneously. The Court will determine the propriety of the Mayor’s actions which will be instructive going forward regarding appointments to the Board of Ethics. This every resident should want clarified and the Court will hopefully provide that answer and guidance going forward in its decision very soon. With that said, to my knowledge as a sitting member of the Board of Ethics, no

actual conflict arose during the year the father and the son served at the same time since there were no referrals to the Board of Ethics that concerned any Trustee, or action of the Board as a whole. Therefore, no actual conflict was presented which would have required Ryan to recuse himself during that time. Perhaps the reason there are 3 members appointed to the Board of Ethics is that there is always a possibility that a member of the Board of Ethics, and for that matter the Trustees themselves, might be conflicted by a particular referral, which no one can predict. Recusal is appropriate in case specific situations as they arise. While conflicts can and do arise, the possibility that one “might” arise does not disqualify a person from serving as a volunteer on a Board, per se, but would be the basis to recuse should an issue arise. The BOT could have removed Ryan during the twelve months that he and his father served at the same time, but no action was taken to do so. It should be noted that it was not until Mary Carter Flanagan, a member of FABGC, became Mayor in April of 2023, that the alleged conflict of Ryan serving on the Board of Ethics arose. The recusal issue was discussed in depth during the last campaign cycle with respect to the Mayor’s work and employment matters that might come before the BOT. Clearly, the potential that a conflict might arise did not disqualify MCF from running or being elected Mayor, and recusal is the solution should such an issue arise. Again, the BOT did not take any action to REMOVE Ryan on those grounds. The issue is whether the Mayor acted properly when she appointed two new members to the Board of Ethics when, according to the Code, those terms had not expired and a majority of the BOT did not vote to REMOVE either Ryan or myself. As a resident and having served on the Board of Ethics, I am interested in the Code being applied according to the letter of the law and consistently. If the currently pending Article 78 proceeding clarifies how the Mayor and the BOT should proceed going forward in this regard, then Ryan Torino’s Article 78 Proceeding is a worthwhile exercise and serves the necessary “check” on the actions of our Village government. Alison Metzler, Former Member of the Village Board of Ethics May 2021 through May 2023

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To the Editor: For A Better Garden City has a different take on Judy Courtney’s claim that village decisions are being made by a “small elite group of connected residents.” It may be a difficult concept for long-time POA people, but

we are proud that decisions are being made by Trustees that were supported by thousands via open elections, and when residents disagree with the direction, they now have the power to hold them accountable and cast a vote against them. Judy, and others who have shared a similar sentiment, mostly just seem sour that the POAs no longer have exclusive control over our Village Government. Elections are supposed to be competitive and candidates’ ideas challenged, but the POAs and CAP seem to just have a hatred for the people that lead the rebuke on their antiquated system. Frankly, FABGC has been more collaborative and inclusive than the POAs ever were. It was only three short years ago, that many residents did not even know that the Village held elections. The candidates were predetermined by the four groups, sections by section, so that when a vote took place, there was rarely a challenge and a typical election had 200 voters. We now have wide open campaigns, multiple parties, and for two years in a row, Independents running. Rather than 200 voters deciding on our political leaders, we have thousands voting. Many remember the first real contested elections where over 3000 residents came out to vote, waiting up to an hour in the rain in the middle of a Covid pandemic. At BOT meetings, now when residents ask questions, they receive civil answers. Meetings continue to be available via Zoom and recently, to increase resident involvement, allows a resident to address the BOT for a minute at the beginning of the meeting on a topic unique to them, rather than having to wait for “resident comments” at the end of BOT Meetings. In addition to the improved tone of BOT Meetings, the monthly Meet and Greets at the Senior Center, gives residents a chance to directly question BOT members. We believe this has increased residents respect for the plethora of issues a BOT member needs to be knowledgeable of, while giving residents an opportunity to reflect their concerns to BOT members. It should be noted, that ANY resident can take advantage of this availability. And while the POA might feel the BOT members should be required to “report” to as they had when the village was run by a uniparty, we believe BOT members should address all residents together, not provide one particular group concierge or exclusive service. It should be noted that FABGC does not, ever, ask the Trustees to “report” to FABGC. If we want to interact with our Trustees, POA, Independent, or FABGC, we attend Meet and Greets or a BOT meeting. The time for special favors to a select group is over. Lastly, The opening of the volunSee page 22

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JUDY COURTNEY For Village Trustee While some may complain or point fingers at others, Judy is committed to working and volunteering to improve the lives of everyone in our community. With more than twenty years of dedicated service to the Village, Judy offers invaluable leadership and a talent for collaboration – qualities we need now more than ever. H Sands Casino – Judy has been at the forefront of the fight against the Sands Casino development and other overdevelopment projects for more than a year. She assisted the POA Letter Writing campaign, rallying more than 500 letters to elected officials, signing petitions, and raising public awareness about the detrimental impact of this proposed project on our doorstep. H St. Paul’s – Judy advocates for a future for the building that aligns with the community’s desires and is costeffective, rejecting the agendas of a select few. She facilitated the 2022 Mayor’s Committee Forum, welcoming input from all residents and diverse interest groups. H Board of Cultural and Recreational Affairs – As a board member, Judy collaborates with others to offer residents exceptional recreational programs and activities. Her efforts have contributed to improvements at the Village Pool, enhancing accessibility for the disabled, and introducing new social events such as Evening Under the Stars. H Creating Meaningful Events for Every Community Member – Judy has spearheaded numerous civic and social events to address the diverse needs of Garden City residents. Initiatives like the Family Fall Festival and the Celebrating GC Art Exhibit, in partnership with the GC Historical Society, have brought joy to thousands of residents. H Leadership – Judy has served as President, Vice-President, and Director of the Eastern Property Owners Association, actively promoting resident participation and improving communication channels.

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rated the Village. However, in 2020 two tragic fires occurred resulting the Spring of 2021, then Mayor Cosmo Veneziale formed a Fire Safety Committee to research and analyze data of the Garden City Fire Department. The overarching goal was to systematically gather information that would identify ways to help develop and enhance the Fire Department from member inception to operations, to management on and off the fire ground, improving the fire protection within the Village. In November 2021 I presented the findings of that committee to the Village. There after I was asked to run for Trustee to continue this work. Upon my election I was made Fire Commissioner and began the work of renovating the Edgemere Firehouse. The Village is again facing challenges that are not being addressed by the present board. That is why I am running for re-election together with Vincent Muldoon, Judy Courtney and Jessica Tai. Each of us have pledged to lead from the front. Not to disparage residents or be dismissive. Each of us will discuss with every resident the issues that confront the Village and remove the cloak of silence that has been evident at each Board Meeting. Failure to address executive staff issues: Upon being elected in 2022, even before I took office, I spoke with each member of the executive staff and learned many positions remained vacant and the stresses that caused. Also, I heard of the low morale caused by not having received an increase in compensation in 3-4+ years. After nearly 3 years of the FABGC trustees being controlled by Don Macleod the BOT has very little to show for their alleged initiatives. Most of what was accomplished was because of efforts of the Executive Staff, to whom FABGC refused to give a long overdue increase in compensation. Each of the FABGC trustees, except Terry Digan, refused to be released from the grip of Don Macleod. His diatribe directed at me for giving the executive staff an increase in salary confirmed in me the need to run for reelection. My father was an Army Colonel and one of life’s lessons was you always protect and take care of those that work for you. They eat first, not you. They are to be recognized and supported in their efforts not denigrated. In the same breath that FABGC trustees claimed to value and laud the invaluable work of the executive staff the FABC trustees were silent and did nothing about addressing the executive staff’s issues. Morale was at an all time low. An executive session was called by me in August 2022 to discuss and address this issue. Yet for 7 more months while I worked to get this issue resolved they did nothing. The only action taken by See page 26

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was charged with Attempted Assault 2nd. Arrest for choking On February 8th Garden City Police arrested a 37-yearold male for allegedly choking another person. He was charged with Criminal Obstruction of an Airway and Assault 3rd degree. Change those batteries The GCFD and GCPD responded to a residence on February 8th for a fire alarm and determined the cause to be low batteries. Fake plates A Cherry Valley Avenue motorist was charged with unlicensed operation and displaying switched license plates on February 8th. Counterfeit money On February 8th Walgreens reported that two women fled the scene after attempting to buy merchandise with counterfeit money. Improper plates A Cambridge Avenue motorist was charged with passing a Stop sign, operating a cell phone, and improper license plates on February 8th. Alarm errors On February 9th the GCFD and GCPD responded to two locations for fire alarms and determined they were both set in error.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com From page 22 the FABGC trustees was to VOTE NO on executive salaries. A situation that had been ignored for years. This is not the Leadership this Village needs. It is but one example of doing nothing, yet protesting when actions were proposed by others - yes normally by me. Interference and Disbanding the St. Paul’s Committee: FABGC’s platform stated their intent to recast the St. Paul’s Committee while ignoring the 35 resident experts who worked tirelessly to achieve this goal. The record shows FABGC slow walked and obstructed the work by the committee by “taking over” the process following the next election. FABGC made known their intent to “reconstitute” this committee but when will this new group be named and what credentials do they have? On April 3, 2023, as one of her first acts in office the Mayor, supported by the FABGC trustees disbanded the Mayor’s Committee on St. Paul’s. No reason was given. While she said she would create a new “Advisory” committee that did not occur for 8 months later. This “advisory” committee has no architects, engineers or similar credentialed construction experts. When I requested their CV’s I was rebuked by the Mayor for asking what should have been readily provided, just as it was provided by the Mayor’s Committee on St. Paul’s. I cannot explain the double standard that exists. The only information on this Mayor’s Advisory Committee was a snippet in the January 26, 2024 issue of the Garden City News. When I asked if I as a trustee or the public was permitted to attend any of their meeting the answer was no. The only communication by this Advisory Committed is a one-page synopsis. No details, no numbers no substance. October Vote on St. Paul’s: The self congratulatory claim that FABGC brought about a Vote on what to do with St. Paul’s is puffery. One merely has to look at the ballot for the October 2023 Vote to know the residents were being played. While the ballot was made to appear as a choice between Preservation and Demolition there was the “stealth option” put forth without explanation, or response to questions and without numbers or plans: -If partial or full preservation is supported by the Public Opinion Poll, the Village will immediately begin a complete evaluation of the affordability of adaptive reuse and the affordability of saving parts of the Building. -Community needs will be assessed with further input from residents. Consideration will be given to the possibility of replacing the Fieldhouse and Cluett Hall. *See Fact Sheet for cost estimate details. (None was ever provided for this stealth option.)

To date, 10 months later, there has been no numbers, no plans, no drawings nor charts to support this “stealth” option or what Facadism would look like and cost. What has occurred since October and why have the residents not been advised when and what will occur? This behavior is consistent and endemic to FABGC’s modus operandi of doing nothing and failing to lead. Similarly, while resolving St. Paul’s is a core FABGC platform, there had been nothing but obstruction and delay in a concerted and repeated effort to deny the St. Paul’s Committee the resources needed to bring this issue to the residents for a Vote. More on this issue by others. Windows at St. Paul’s: FABGC touts that they “saved” the windows in the chapel. However, is this true? Where the windows simply moved, not saved? When I asked the question whether the trustees will pledge to preserve the Chapel for the windows to be reinstalled - silence. Where will the windows go when the chapel is demolished? No response. I voted no to this $100,000 expense because questions need to be answered. No FABGC trustee has affirmatively stated the chapel will remain. Don Macleod in many of writings has stated his plan, desire, and intent to demolish the Chapel. So, I ask - are the windows safe from the wrecking ball? Sands Casino: While FABGC lauds their effort to oppose The Casino / Sands they take credit when it was Mayor Veneziale who was the first to act by convening the neighboring mayors to fight the Sands; It was he who alerted the BOT to the threat; It was he that invited them to the Hofstra presentation describing that threat; Recall that it was he who was graciously thanked by the President of Hofstra for the Village’s support and it was he who introduced the BOT to the critical antiSands Coalition members; FABGC was totally uneducated about Sands until Mayor Veneziale took the lead on this issue. The suggestion that I was not in opposition to the Casino is in blatantly false. In fact, in 1999 as a Village Trustee I represented the Village in a proceeding before the Town of Hempstead Planning Commission. Thus, when the issue of opposition to the Casino was raised, based on that experience on March 26, 2023, I emailed Trustee Chester with a copy to the Mayor and Board my suggestions on how to oppose the Casino. While previously I was a member of the Village’s Legal Committee, upon being elected the Mayor assigned that task to others. Even so I acted and offered my expertise. No response was received to the below email. May I suggest a website be established to provide all with current information, opportunity to attend and chalSee page 28

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From page 26 lenge Sands to provide the information they have but are not providing – Casino-JustTheFacts Information that Sands has but is not sharing and/or which has been provided to governmental entities should be highlighted and demand made that it be provided. A short and certainly not complete list is: • Site Plan • Drawings • Proof of concept • Occupancy of Hotel • Occupancy of Entertainment Facility • Occupancy of Casino • Occupancy of Stores • Occupancy of Restaurants • Expected number of “guests” • Traffic plan – ingress / egress • Emergency Service Plans • Police • Fire • Medical • Evacuation • Example of failed casinos in other locations • Examples of tragedies – • MGM Grand - Fire • Las Vegas Shooting 10/01/2017 • Stouffer’s In Fire 12/04/1980 Lots more can be developed and once

developed – repeated letters or FOIL applications should be made to Casino and all legislative bodies, constituent and residential groups should be sent via mail and email to all on a repeated basis. In this manner we may be able to get specific information distribute or if none is provided, we can state they are “hiding”. So, when I see the slick add where FABGC claims credit for opposition to the casino I see a lot of effort that should have been directed in a more focused approach. We all know that Hofstra prevailed though litigation. While I applaud all the people who appeared at rallies, an alternative approach should have been given greater attention. I suspect since I suggested this alternative it was ignored. With Vincent Muldoon, Judy Courtney and Jessica Tai being on the Board, their independence should yield a different result. Seventh Street: Turning to Seventh Street much “noise” was made about addressing this situation. Trustee Marciano was Board Liaison and so I ask is there any written report by FABGC on the Central Business District, outdoor dining or Village Governance. There is none that I have been provided nor posted on the Village website. The

Promenades were canceled six months ago and yet it is only now that this issue may start to be addressed. Without a doubt, Seventh Street could and would look better with Vincent Muldoon at the helm. Leadership: Ask yourself, why has Mr. Macleod nor Mr. Cantwell, the titular leaders, and founders of FABGC Board never stood for election. Why have they not led from the front instead of sitting in the back of the board room texting or discoursing on social media. This is not leadership. I have served this Village for 6 years and am the senior trustee in years of service and have served as liaison to nearly every department of the Village. My oath of office it to each resident to exercise my best judgment. At the upcoming election I ask you vote for me as I have walked the walk, answered the resident questions, not as a keyboard warrior but as a person who leads from the front. I would be honored that you also vote for Vincent Muldoon, Judy Courtney and Jessica Tai as their independence, competence and commitment are a much-needed quality in the Board. Your Village is counting on you, your family, your friends, and your neighbors to vote on March 19, 2024.

Bruce A. Torino, Esq. Village Trustee

Integrity to be effective

To the Editor: With the Village election fast approaching, it is critical for our residents to educate themselves regarding the candidates for trustee so an informed ballot can be cast on March 19th. This year, the CAP candidates (Vinny Muldoon, Judy Courtney, Bruce Torino, and Jessica Tai) represent a diversity of backgrounds and skillsets that are sure to be an asset to the Board and to our Village if elected. With regard to Jessica, she is not only intelligent and forward thinking, but also offers a strong connection to all of the younger families in town. Like myself, she was drawn to Garden City for the community and the sense of family that it offers. In a recent appearance, she spoke about how every family on her block welcomed her with flowers, wine, and chocolates when she first moved in with her family. It gave her a sense of belonging and confirmed her and her husband’s decision to raise their 10- and 8-year-old children here. With her children fully assimilated into the school system and the community (and loving See page 30

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From page 28 it), she is 100% invested in Garden City for the long-term. Though she works full-time as a teacher and is engaged with her own family, she believes it is important to take time to get more involved with the issues and to give back to our Village. When she began to attend Board meetings, she found it disconcerting that the engagement between the Board members and the residents was minimal at best, and that effective discourse was lacking. She believes that input from the residents is critical to making important decisions for the Village. The Board needs to be open and receptive to all ideas, including those they may find disagreeable. Our opinions should be respected and discussed. In that regard, I am confident that Jessica will strive to assure that our families, especially the younger families in town, will have a voice in the decisions that will shape our Village. At the same time, I know she is a person who is proactive and goal-oriented (as are the other CAP candidates), so she will work tirelessly to move important issues, such as St. Paul’s, towards a conclusion after getting much needed input and feedback from the community. She will also work collaboratively with all Board members, regardless of which party helped elect them, and foster working relationships with other groups and organizations throughout the Village to assure that our needs, as well as our children’s needs, are being met. Understanding that there are multiple candidates to consider for the upcoming election, I ask that the voters consider Jessica Tai who has the qualities and integrity to be an effective and successful Trustee for our Village. Michael Daab

Right Trustees make a difference

To the Editor: Charlie Kelly, Larry Marciano and Mike Sullivan on Traffic. You have to love the incredible work done by Charlie Kelly, Larry Marciano, and Mike Sullivan. Their work on traffic alone has been spot on! For the first time ever, there is a coherent, common sense approach to addressing traffic issues on a Villagewide basis. In all the years I’ve lived in GC, this never occurred with the property owner associations. We needed Charlie, Mike, and Larry to deliver an intelligent (and developing) master plan to ‘calm traffic’. They make it easier and safer to walk and drive our streets. It is very fair to say what they did will save lives and prevent injuries. Working from a philosophy of “Pedestrian Safety versus Driving Speed”, they set up new strategies to make this Village safer for our children, residents and anyone using our streets.

Where WAZE algorithms direct people in the fastest routes, Charlie, Larry, & Mike changed that thinking. Just some of what they did • Because speed kills, they introduced speed bumps to slow cars and trucks down. Slowing down for a few seconds makes us all safer. Racing down 7th Street and several other blocks is no longer an option. • When street corners needed more control, they added 4 way stops • When a bad accident occurred, they had a solution, in place, in days. • Crossing South Street @ Cherry Valley Ave is safer and no longer a track race to the curb These are involved trustees who are just getting started. Their traffic strategy and fast action are just one of the reasons to reelect Charlie Kelly, Larry Marciano, and Mike Sullivan. Many thanks for being there. Richard J. Williams

Engagement, civility, sincerity

To the Editor: I am writing in support of CAP candidate Judy Courtney for Village Board of Trustees. Judy, a dedicated resident and volunteer, has donated countless hours of her time in efforts to give back to this village. The reason I am supporting Judy is because regardless of whether we agree or disagree on a local issue she has always made herself available to listen and discuss the topic of the day. This type of engagement, civility and sincerity is something we could really use on the Village Board right about now. I encourage everyone to vote for Judy Courtney and help restore the voice of the residents in village governance. Ryan T. Mulrooney

Re-elect Mike Sullivan

To the Editor: I am writing this as a longtime member of the Board of Commissioners of Cultural and Recreational Affairs where Mike currently serves as Trustee Liaison. Mike can best be described as an LED guy. He carefully listens, evaluates and makes informed decisions. Mike is not political but rather results oriented and is a call it like he sees it representative. He has the best interests of the Village and all residents and is most deserving of being reelected. Michael L. Ryder

A great asset

To the Editor: Judy Courtney is the cream of the wonderful group of trustee candidates that our village is blessed to have this year. I wholeheartedly endorse Judy, and have every confidence that Garden City will be better off for having elected her.

I have gotten to know Judy over much of the past year, serving on her committee that brings exciting and informative events to our residents. She is among the finest professionals I have ever known. I have also seen her provide insightful and valuable contributions to Village meetings and community gatherings. Personable and a good listener, Judy is also unafraid to tell others what is truly on her mind. She works hard in support of our village, and always works smart. Judy Courtney will be a great asset to our mayor, the other trustees, and our residents. It is my fervent hope that she is among those who are elected. Bill Cuomo

In support of Vinny

To the Editor: It is our pleasure to write in support of Vinny Muldoon’s candidacy for Village Trustee. We have known Vinny and his family for over 20 years. He has several qualities that make him the ideal candidate for Village Trustee. First, Vinny is proud. Proud to be an American. Proud to be a resident of Garden City. Proud to be a husband. Proud to be a father. Vinny’s pride is evident in all that he does. He flies the American flag at his home, often playing the national anthem and saluting the flag. He has given back to the community he loves by donating his time as a volunteer coach, helping neighbors in need and coordinating village tasks. He is a true family man, always supporting his wife Dina and each of his five children in all that they do. Second, Vinny is hardworking. He came to the United States with nothing and built a successful business from the ground up. Vinny typically works six days a week from dawn until long after dark. He is involved in every aspect of his business; from giving quotes, to the building process, to the finishing touches. He doesn’t settle for anything less than perfection, using only the highest quality materials and the best trained professionals. Finally, Vinny is as honest as they come. He will always tell you his thoughts and is not afraid to speak his mind, even when others may disagree with him. Vinny is strong in his convictions and a pillar of truth. The Village of Garden City would be fortunate to elect a leader like Vinny Muldoon. We know Vinny would make an excellent Village Trustee and our family plans to cast our votes for him. Tom and Stefanie Granville

Judy serves the community

To the Editor: Many times I’m reminded of what a beautiful village Garden City is. I never have taken anything for granted, the beauty and continuation of A. T.

Stewart’s dream just doesn’t happen. One should take time from their busy life and think about how fortunate they and their family are to be a part of this ideal lifestyle. This just doesn’t happen, many citizens work very hard and with great purpose to make sure everything is in the same spirit of Mr. Stewart’s dream. We should applaud the tireless work some of our citizens do each and every day to keep this culture alive and well. Judy Courtney is one of these dedicated souls, who lives and breathes Garden City. Judy attends almost every public function that has any bearing on the direction and future of this wonderful community, and not just as a bystander. Judy rolls up her sleeves and pitches in with thought, spirit and action. As a Trustee, Judy will be better able to serve this community and Garden City would be rewarded with her election. Marty Shea

Best candidate

To the Editor: What can I say about Vinny Muldoon. Well, for beginners he is a dedicated father and husband. He is the consummate patriot and loves this country like no other. He is an amazing craftsman, building and renovating homes in Garden City, restoring many spaces to their original beauty with perfection. He is loyal to his family, friends and customers, inviting all to his home with love and generosity. His heart is big and he is always there to lend a hand to those who need him most. I know all this from personal experience. I am 110% positive that he is the best candidate for trustee. Whatever he touches will be improved in some way. He’ll tell you how he feels whether you want to hear it or not... but in your heart of hearts, you’ll know he’s right. He will be a wonderful trustee because he will perform his duties with precision, perfection, and dedication... the same way he has lived his whole life. Rosemarie Muscarella

Supports Jessica Tai

To the Editor: I wholeheartedly support Jessica Tai for Village Trustee. My husband and I have been Garden City Estate residents for almost 15 years. We love living in the village and have decided to raise our family here. We met Jessica and her family through our children. Jessica is a highly motivated and engaged member of the community. We are excited about her candidacy, as she brings perspectives that do not currently exist on the Board. She, like me, is a working professional mother with school-age children. Jessica is well informed about the critical topics that are crucial to this

31 Email: Editor@GCNews.com village. Being an educator, she is constantly seeking knowledge and is open to considering all viewpoints. She is passionate about maintaining the essential nature of Garden City while working for positive change. This includes keeping green spaces, maintaining the character of the village and working to identify unmet needs of the community. When speaking with her, you can’t help but feel her dedication to the betterment of the Village. In the end, I can firmly say from my personal knowledge that Jessica embodies everything we could want in a Trustee. She is tireless, intelligent, personable, trustworthy, reliable, levelheaded, and ethical. She is prepared to make the time commitment necessary for the position of Village Trustee. She is open to hearing the concerns and questions from residents and to responding with the respect they deserve. Tara Snow

Best idea wins

To the Editor: For me, “best idea wins” regardless of the source. Just a few short years ago the status quo in GC was disrupted. “For A Better Garden City” emerged because a critical mass of residents felt strongly that our Village was going in the wrong direction: questionable decisions were being made, residents were ignored or even treated with hostility at board meetings. When offered a choice in that election, despite pushback from the legacy political structure, residents embraced the opportunity and turned out in large numbers for FABGC. Since then, our FABGC-led village board has gotten it done and the results speak for themselves. The contrast couldn’t be more stark, and today our government couldn’t be more open. Instead of disrespecting resident feedback, board meetings now begin with resident comments, and they get responses! FABGC has published a list of their key accomplishments, and it’s notable that their opponents (despite all the noise) don’t dispute the progress. With momentum building, this is no time to go backwards. All candidates from either

side are “passionate” and “dedicated” to GC - those are the minimum requirements for a trustee - but the FABGC candidates match that with experience, a proven ability to get results, and a perspective earned from growing up in GC and/or having raised families here. In my view, FABGC is still the “best idea” so I’m voting to keep Larry Marciano, Charlie Kelly, and Mike Sullivan in place and to add Richard Williams to the team. I hope you’ll join me. George Krug

Great choice for Trustee

To the Editor: I welcome the opportunity to support Jessica Tai for the position of Village Trustee. Jessica has been an energetic participant in village meetings describing areas of concern and offering logical suggestions to implement viable solutions. Jessica expressed that Garden City is a special community in which she wants to raise her family. She understands the needs of busy families with young children, importance of advocating against the Sands Casino, providing options for the Special Needs population, preserving greenspace, enforcing traffic regulations and moving forward with the preservation of St. Paul’s. I’m confident that Jessica Tai will involve all residents in decision making processes to assure a successful resolution of issues to the satisfaction of residents. There are multiple challenges for the future of our village and Jessica definitely has the enthusiasm and energy to work tirelessly to insure that Garden City maintains the high standards our residents deserve in addressing those issues. Kathie Wysocki

Saint Vincent’s Day

To the Editor: We should mark our calendars for March 19 as “St Vincent’s Day” in honor of one of our great residents Mr. Vincent Muldoon. We would be so lucky to have such a dedicated, compassionate and intelligent problem solver working for us for free 24/7 as a board of Trustee member! I am a 34 year resident of Garden City

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and I can honestly say that Mr. Muldoon has touched the lives of everyone in my family in a very beautiful way. After he had learned about my family’s life changing accident 11 years ago, he quickly got on the phone and asked how he could help as a local contractor in Garden City and as a humanitarian along with another beautiful garden city resident named Harry Packman. Mr. Muldoon not only completely modified my home at no charge, allowing a handicapped ramp, new bathroom and gazebo, but he and Mr. Harry Packman held a fundraiser which certainly made the most difficult time in our lives more bearable and accepting. He and his wife held this event at their own house in the middle of the winter. Knowing we had the whole town’s support meant everything to us. After this event many people viewed Garden City as a beautiful compassionate and caring town that truly care for its residents! Thank you forever Mr. Muldoon! Richard Pashayan

Got off the couch

To the Editor: “Please stop complaining. If you really think the Village is so poorly run, get up off the couch and go do something about it.” Though quite comfortable on his couch, Larry Marciano did what his wife, Alicia, suggested that Saturday afternoon. Two years ago, Trustee Marciano got off the couch, ran for Village Trustee and was elected. For the past two years, Trustee Marciano’s presence on the Board of Trustees has yielded enormous benefits for the Village. First, his work on the library and its children’s programs have transformed the availability of programs. Second, for two years, he has served as the key trustee on the Traffic Commission in supporting its Pedestrian Safety First Program. Early on in his service, Trustee Marciano joined in supporting the Traffic Safety Satellite Study over opposition from others on the board. The fruits of that study and his efforts can be seen throughout the village, from speed humps on

third street to the raised crosswalk on 7th Street to traffic control devices on Wyatt Road to the new South Avenue crosswalk. Third, Trustee Marciano’s work and engagement with those who attend meetings has transformed the tenor and tone of the meetings. Re-Elect Trustee Lawrence Marciano. And thank Alicia. Charles Kelly

Humps reduce speeding

To the Editor: We are writing to express our enthusiastic support for the installation of speed humps and the expeditious process used to implement them in our community. As residents of Garden City, we have witnessed the positive impact that these traffic calming measures, particularly speed humps, have had on Third Street and the surrounding blocks. They play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents. We have observed a noticeable reduction in speeding cars and reckless driving, creating a more secure environment for pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users. It is crucial to acknowledge the importance of these traffic calming measures in transforming our streets from open roads that invite speeding cars and test drives into safer, more pedestrian-friendly spaces. These measures not only enhance the quality of life for residents but also fosters a sense of community and shared responsibility for road safety. We are so thankful to Charles Kelly and the village Traffic Commission for their efforts in effectively addressing such a serious safety matter. The commission kept the residents involved throughout the entire process, requesting feedback and thoroughly communicating each step all the way. We urge you to consider this letter as a testament to the strong support from residents for the existing speed humps on Third Street. By maintaining these measures and allocating resources to expand the program, we can collectively contribute to a safer community. Amanda & Kevin D’Arrigo

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ernment where civic-minded volunteers are responsible to the residents, where the concerns and the views of all the residents are carefully considered before decisions are made, and where collaboration and compromise are virtues, not sins. I believe that the airing and debating of differing views is healthy and necessary for good and responsive government. I am running for Trustee because a number of the current Board of Trustees do not operate in a manner that fosters collaboration, inclusion, or even-handed communication with the residents. Anyone who has attended a Board of Trustees meeting in the last two years knows all too well that it is not a forum that welcomes differing opinions. Likewise, I do not believe any sitting Trustee should simply refuse to meet with residents who are not in the same “political party.” I believe it is wrong to have Trustees who refuse to put updates in writing when asked to do so. How can Trustees refuse to allow Village staff to attend resident meetings and answer their questions? How can Trustees refuse to attend and partic-

ipate in Property Owner Association meetings? I believe committee assignments should be based on competence, skill, and ability, not party affiliation. The Village faces a host of challenges, including fighting the Sands Casino and other over development projects that threaten the nature of our Village; a cost-effective use of St. Paul’s that addresses the needs and desires of the residents and not the pet project of a few who have been less than candid with the residents about their intentions; quality of life issues such as improving traffic safety, road maintenance, rejuvenating downtown, and creating events and venues that promote a positive community spirit. Unfortunately, we are in danger of becoming a Village suffering from divisive infighting, political affiliation driving decisions, and small-minded thinking. As a Trustee, I commit to including all points of view, meeting with residents with differing views, hearing and considering their suggestions, and moving efforts forward in a collaborative way. That is the only way we, as a Village, can keep Garden City a special place for our children and their children.

Larry Nedelka plans independent run for BOT From page 3 Board of Elections. “In all of these positions,” noted Nedelka, “I was responsible for constituent interactions, problem solving, and budget and finance.” Over the course of his career, Nedelka realized there are many people with opinions and ideas that are often ignored or overlooked by government officials. “People have a right to be heard and to at least have their thoughts considered during the decision

making process,” Nedelka said. “I am proud of my accomplishments as a public servant and will bring this experience, dedication, and knowledge to the Board of Trustees. I am confident that as we examine and include different ideas to the issues we face, we can continue to solve those issues” concluded Nedelka. The Common Ground Party brings experience, dedication, and a fresh new perspective to Village Government.

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Frederick, based on the book by Leo Lionni, opens the LICM Theater’s season of sensory-friendly performances. The LICM Theater will launch its 10th anniversary series of sensory-friendly productions starting in February; continuing its long-term commitment to ensuring that all families have access to the performing arts. LICM4all, the museum’s accessibility and inclusion initiative, was designed to reach, engage and better serve visitors with disabilities. As a core component of LICM4all, the LICM Theater presented its first Sensory-Friendly performance back in 2014. “Sensory-friendly performances are one of the many ways that Long Island Children’s Museum removes barriers, both physical and financial, to welcome all families to enjoy the range of dynamic experiences that we offer,” explains LICM President Erika Floreska. “The Museum’s commitment to access and inclusion is a core value since our founding 30 years ago.” The 2024 LICM Theater season brings popular storybook characters to life on the stage with productions based on the works of authors Leo Lionni, L. Frank Baum and Mo Willems.

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Frederick Friday, February 23 at 6:15 p.m. Based on the book by Leo Lionni; Book by Suzanne Maynard Miller; Music and Lyrics by Sarah Durkee and Paul Jacobs Featuring a roots-flavored country and folk-infused score, Frederick is an “enchanting” (Chicago Reader), “charming and poignant” (Chicago Tribune) new musical for youth and family audiences about friendship, community, and the restorative power of the arts. Journey to Oz Friday, March 15 at 6:15 p.m.

Based on the work of author L. Frank Baum and illustrator W.W. Denslow Written by Christopher Parks of Experiential Theater Company Inspired by L. Frank Baum’s stories, this clever adaptation puts the audience front and center, literally! Kids become cast members, singing dancing, and acting onstage alongside the professional cast. Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus Friday, April 26 By Mo Willems and Mr. Warburton; Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma The Pigeon, Bus Driver, and some zany passengers sing and dance their way to helping The Pigeon find his “thing” in this upbeat, energetic comedy based on four of Mo Willems’ popular Pigeon books. Tickets for these performances are free but advance registration is required. Tickets will be made available on the first of each month of the performance at www.licm.org/licm4all. Audience members can expect the following sensory-considerate production features at each sensory-friendly performance: • Lower sound levels, especially for startling or loud sounds • Guests are free to talk, leave their seats and move freely during the performance. • House lights in the theater are left on low throughout the performance. • Trained staff and volunteers • Judgment-free environment, welcoming to all. Additionally, Long Island Children’s Museum provides supportive resources for families attending these designated performances, including a social script and fidget items.

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When one walks around the grounds of the Episcopal Cathedral of the Incarnation there are many interesting things to see. I took the above photograph in B & W recently. These are the Bishop’s gates located just to the SW of the Cathedral. They were placed there in the 1880s when the Cathedral and Bishop’s mansion were built. The winding roads surrounding the Cathedral and Bishop’s mansion (now offices for the diocese) are unchanged since those days. However, a few years ago there was an incident involving these gates. The column of bricks on the left (as you look north in the photo) were damaged by a car leaving the diocese offices. A woman inexplicably plowed her car into the column, reducing it to rubble. The Cathedral then hired a mason to try and reconstruct it to match the other column. A close inspection of the two columns clearly shows which one was damaged. Well, 140 years and nothing happened to those gates - I guess they were due!

Calling all Garden City senior citizens Enjoy a complimentary dinner and preview of Garden City High School’s performance of “Mean Girls: High School Version” at a special event on Thursday, March 7. Dinner in the High School cafeteria starts at 3:30 p.m., hosted by the Garden City Teachers' Association. Raffles and more will be provided by the PTA.

Featuring live music by the High School Jazz Band. Be sure to reserve your free ticket by March 1. To reserve a ticket, please leave a voicemail at 516-478-2840 with your full name, phone number and number of tickets needed. (Tickets are limited to the first 150 requests.)

How to Move & Exercise Pain Free No Massive Commitment Necessary! Personal Trainer Tells All

If your joints ache, you have neck, back or other body pain, or general discomfort, learn why you don’t need a massive commitment to reach your pain free goal! Join Mineola-Garden City Rotary at its lunch meeting on Tuesday, February 27, 12:15, at Mineola’s Davenport Press restaurant. Rotarians will be pleased to learn — and undoubtedly benefit, from tried-and-true tips from our guest speaker, Ahmed Ahmed, certified personal trainer, Ahmed is helping mature adults who experience pain, how to overcome that pain so they can have more fun and do all the activities they enjoy in life through gentle strength building and exercise – and, with no Massive Commitment necessary! We share here, Ahmed’s tender story which led to his passion and vocation: “I was seventeen years old, hobbling around campus in pain and losing sleep. Looking back, I wish I could speak to that version of me and tell him, it’s all going to be ok! But, at the time I as angry. How could I not be? When I went to the library to study and sat down in those wooden chairs, I’d feel my back aching. On my way back to my dorm, I felt horrible pain traveling down my leg with each step. And, forget about finding a comfortable position to sleep in. It all hurt! So yes, I spent a lot of those days in a bad mood because my pain was there with me all the time. My friends noticed when I started telling them I wasn’t going to go out with them anymore. My professors noticed it as I started participating less in class. And, my parent noticed it when I started sleeping in more, just to find an escape from the pain … but that’s not even the worst part! The worst was that it meant I had to stop going to the gym with my friends. My social life took a hit and I felt lonely … But, I didn’t want to go to a doctor — not because I don’t believe in their expertise — no, I just had a feeling they’d tell me to rest and avoid the gym. So, I did some research and ended up going to a chiropractor to learn to

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Ahmed Ahmed become a personal trainer. He told me that exercise wasn’t just about helping people look good … but that it could also make them feel incredible in their bodies and do what they love to do. And, that’s when I started taking anatomy classes at Stony Brook University and learning more about physics and biomechanics so that I could help people move better, feel better and continue to get back to doing the activities they love with the people they love.” Exercise professional Ahmed Ahmed is the founder of Lotus Fitness. He emphasizes, “We help people suffering from chronic aches or discomfort to move and exercise pain free — to live better.” Lotus Fitness is located at the Omni building, 333 Earle Ovington Blvd., lower level, Uniondale, NY. For more information, visit www.lotusfitnessny.com.

Chamber of Commerce Guest Speaker Rescheduled for Next Tuesday, Feb. 20

Last Tuesday’s heavy snow precluded Rotary’s lunch meeting along with the talk by guest speaker John Wilton, president of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce. The event has been rescheduled for next Tuesday, February 20. Join Rotary for John’s report on Garden City’s current business status and how the vitality of the business districts directly affects the residential community. All are welcome. To reserve for either of the above Rotary lunch meetings (fee, $40), please email Meg Norris, Rotary co-president, at editor@gcnews.com.

Graduated from school? Have an outstanding GPA? Made the honor roll or Dean’s List? Scored an internship or study abroad opportunity? We invite you to send details of any of these things and more, along with your name and contact info, to editor@gcnews.com for a chance to be seen in our paper!

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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!

St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Garden City Senior Center on Thursday, March 14, at 12 noon. Cost of $15 includes corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, soda, tea and coffee. Reservations required! Sign up by March 8 at the front desk of the Senior Center, 6 Golf Club Lane, Garden City.

An Old Fashioned Irish Sing-a-Long

Following the St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon, enjoy a multimedia showcase by Kevin Westley. Featuring popular Irish American songs, such as “It’s a Great Day for the Irish,” “MacNamara’s Band,” “My Wild Irish Rose,” “Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-LooRal (That’s an Irish Lullaby),” “When NY Was Irish,” “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, ”and more. Kevin Westley will sing, play songs and videos by Irish entertainers of the most famous Irish songs. This includes entertainers such as Judy Garland, Bing Crosby, Count John McCormack, Mary O’Dowd, Andy Cooney and many more. Words will be provided so you can sing along. When: Thursday, March 14, at 2 p.m. Where: The Senior Center 6 Golf Club Lane

There is no charge. (Soda bread will be served.) So, have your voices ready and sing along. To sign up, please visit the front desk of the Senior Center or call (516) 385-8006.

St. Francis Hospital Outreach Bus

St Francis Hospital Outreach Bus, Free Health Screenings at the Senior Center, March 4, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Last screening at 1:45). No appointments required.

WHAT’S NEW AT THE GC LIBRARY

Swing into spring at the Pop-Up Book Sale

Chess 4 Community

Friday, February 23, at 3–4 p.m. New monthly program, Play and Learn, open to all levels, beginner to more experienced players.

Yoga Classes

Time for Senior Center Yoga is as followsChair Yoga: Tuesday at 11:15, Friday at 11:45, Mat Yoga: Thursday at 11:15. Maggie’s classes are cancelled this month on 2/8, 2/9, 2/20, 2/22, and 2/23.

Downsizing and Estate Planning Seminar/Brunch

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. A few are still spots left!

Monday Night Bridge Results The winners of the Monday, February 12, games:

North/South:

1st Place: Athena Phillippides & Cathy Kiley 2nd Place: Carol Cook & Liz Tetro

East/West:

1st Place: Peggy Burns & Carrie Flapan 2nd Place: Tommie Dodge & Terry Schoenig

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Fiction and non-fiction books for all ages will be at the Pop-Up Book Sale. Treat yourself to a recent bestseller, or a timeless classic: buy a book for a child or young adult that will become their new favorite! The Friends of the Garden City Public Library are hosting a Pop-Up Book Sale on Saturday, March 2, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on the lower level of the Garden City Public Library. A wide range of genres will be available, including fiction and non-fiction, chilldren and young adult titles.

Proceeds from the Pop-Up Book Sale will enable the Friends of the Garden City Public Library to continue funding the Museum Passes, the Monday Movie Matinees, and programs for children, young adults and adults. To learn more about the Friends of the Garden City Public Library, or the Library, please see the library’s website gardencitypl.org.

Blood drive at Garden City Library New York Blood Services will be holding a blood drive at the Garden City Public Library on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room on the lower level of the Library. Area hospitals are in need of local residents’ help. Each donation can help to save up to three lives. All donors will receive a voucher for a $10 gift card of their choice (electronically fulfilled). Appointments are strongly preferred, walk-ins are welcomed only if capacity permits. To schedule an appointment, you can scan the QR code below with your phone and type in Garden City, click on the link below, call 1-800-688-0900 to schedule an appointment or for any medical questions concerning blood donations or visit the Garden City

Public Library website at www. gardencitypl.org. https://donate.nybc.org/donor/ schedules/drive_schedule/312155

News from the Garden City Public Library Monday Movies

Monday Movies presented by the Friends of the Garden City Library:

February 2024 - “Love is In the Air”

2/19: Closed for President’s Day 2/26: “Casablanca” - 1942, 102 min

February 2024 Programs Adult Coloring Night

Tuesday, February 20, from 7:00–8:00 p.m. in the Small Meeting Room Join us for a relaxing evening of Adult coloring books, conversation and laughs. Registration is required via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) . For additional information please contact the Reference desk at (516)742-8405 x 5236 or email at Speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.org.

Chess4Community: Play & Learn!

10:00–11:00 a.m. in the 1st Floor Reference Area Friday, February 23 Friday, March 29 Friday, April 26 Friday, June 28 Friday, July 26 Friday, August 30 Chess4Community is launching engaging chess sessions designed to bring together players from diverse ages and skill levels. Participants will be thoughtfully paired based on their playing experience, ensuring a balanced and competitive environment. Throughout these sessions, players will face off against equally matched opponents and receive valuable instruction, offering tailored advice and teaching new strategies and skills. Registration is required. You must register separately for each session you want to attend. Registration is online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Please note that registration ends two days before each program.

Yoga Night Out

7:00–8:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Wednesday, March 6 Wednesday, Mach 13 Wednesday, March 20 Wednesday, March 27 Wednesday, April 3 Wednesday, April 10 Kimberly Mercadante is back with her popular Yoga Series! Join her for a yoga class for beginners. All are welcome! This is a series of 6 classes to be held on Wednesday evenings starting February 28 and continuing through April 3, 2024. A separate registration is required for each class, and begins Wednesday, February 14, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) or call the Reference desk (516)7428405 x5236. Please note the new start and end dates. Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

NYU-Langone EMS - CPR Training

Monday, February 26, from 7:00–8:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Hands only CPR Training for the layperson. Learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the correct way to notify 911 for EMS response. Registration is limited to 10 people and is required on Eventkeeper at www.gardencitypl.org or call the Reference desk at (516)742-8405 x 5236 or email speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.org

Mary Maguire’s 50 Best Masterpieces of Europe - Part 1

Thursday, February 29, from 1:00–2:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Join us for Part One of Mary Maguire’s lecture on the 50 Best Masterpieces of Europe. Are you planning a trip to Europe soon or have you traveled in Europe and want to relive precious memories? Are you looking to make the “Grand Tour”

of Europe? If so, this is the must-see twopart lecture series. In Part One, we travel from the Caves of Lascaux to the Cathedral of Chartres. In Part Two (March 28), our journey takes us through the Renaissance, into the Baroque, and all the way to the viewing of Picasso’s Guernica. No registration is required. For additional information please contact the Reference desk at (516)742-8405 x 5236 or email at Speakingofbooks@gardencitypl. org.

Alzheimers Association 3 Part Series: Part 2

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 abuse. You will also learn about legal and financial documents that should be put in place. 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

Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving

Friday, March 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Receive 10% reduction on automobile/liability insurance and qualify for a license point reduction. Registration in person at the Garden City Public Library begins on Monday, February 19, 2024, Space is limited, so check with the Reference Department for availability. Register separately for each person. Registration is in person at the Reference Desk. Proper ID is required when registering an absentee party. You must bring a $33 check made payable to ‘Empire Safety Council’ and current Library card with you to register. Bring your valid New York State driver's license and a pen to class. Contact Adult Services (516)742-8405 ext. 5236. Email: Speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.org

An Old-Fashioned Irish Sing-Along for St. Patrick’s Day with Kevin Westley

*Tuesday, March 12, from 7:00–8:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Join us for an Old-Fashioned Irish Sing-Along for St. Patrick’s Day with Kevin Westley. Songs include IrishAmerican songs such as “Danny Boy,” “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling,” “An Irish Lullaby” and “McNamara’s Band.” Song sheets will be handed out, so all can join in the singing. Registration with Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org) beginning February 12, 2024 Contact Adult Services (516)742-8405 ext. 5236. Email: Speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.org *This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Holiday week sanitation collections

Library closed for Presidents’ Day

Residents are reminded that there will be no garbage pickup on Monday, February 19 (Presidents’ Day). The Holiday Week Collection Schedule will be as follows: Western half of the Village (west of Rockaway Avenue): Garbage - Tuesday and Thursday; Rubbish - Wednesday, February 28 Eastern half of the Village (east of Rockaway Avenue): Garbage - Wednesday and Friday; Rubbish - Wednesday, February 28

The Garden City Public Library will be closed on Sunday, February 18, and Monday, February 19 (Presidents' Day).

Residents scheduled for recycling on Monday, February 19, are asked to put their recyclables out on Presidents’ Day.

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It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults Through the Library Bookmarks for Community Service

Earn community service by creating bookmarks for Garden City Public Library patrons! Each volunteer will 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. Volunteers can register once each week for six weeks of the Spring season as follows: • Registration Week One: Monday, March 4, at 10 a.m. to Friday, March 8, at 4 p.m. • Registration Week Two: Monday, March 11, at 10 a.m. to Friday, March 15, at 4 p.m. • Registration Week Three: Monday, March 18, at 10 a.m. to Friday, March 22, at 4 p.m. • Registration Week Four: Monday, March 25, at 10 a.m. to Friday, March 29, at 4 p.m. • Registration Week Five: Monday, April 1, at 10 a.m. to Friday, April 5, at 4 p.m. • Registration Week Six: Monday, April 8, at 10 a.m. to Friday, April 12, at 4 p.m. Bookmarks should be returned no later than Tuesday, April 30. 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.

Teen Crafternoon: Free Paint and Craft

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 began Tuesday, February 13, 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 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.

Chess4Community: Play and Learn

Join us for Chess4Community: Play and Learn on Friday, February 23, 2024, 10–11 a.m. All ages and levels are welcome. R egistration is required. You must register for each session you want to attend. Register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited; please check Eventkeeper for availability. Chess4Community is launching engaging chess sessions designed to bring together players from diverse ages and skill levels. Participants will be thoughtfully paired based on their playing experience, ensuring a balanced and competitive environment. Throughout these sessions, players will face off against equally matched opponents and receive valuable instruction, offering tailored advice and teaching new strategies and skills. Can’t make it on February 23? This program will run once a month from 10–11 a.m. on the following dates: • March 29, 2024 • April 26, 2024 • June 28, 2024 • July 26, 2024 • August 30, 2024 egistration is required for all sesR sions. You must register for each session you want to attend. Register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). Please note registration ends 2 days prior for each session.

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

began Tuesday, February 13, 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.

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.

Volunteers Needed: Preschool DUPLO LEGO Club

Volunteer to help children ages 1½–5 (not in kindergarten) during the monthly Children’s program Preschool DUPLO LEGO Program! The March session will be held on Tuesday, March 12. The Preschool DUPLO LEGO program runs from 4 p.m.–4:30 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 p.m. Volunteers must be in Grades 6–12 only. Registration to volunteer begins Tuesday, March 5, 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: Reading Pals

Volunteer to read to and then do a craft with children ages PreK-Grade 2 during the program Reading Pals! The March session will be held on Tuesday, March 19. The Reading Pals program runs from 4 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 3:30 p.m. to review the material before the start of the program and stay until 5 p.m. to help clean up. Volunteers must be in Grades 6–12 only. Registration to volunteer begins Tuesday, March 12, 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 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.

Chick Incubation Project

The Library’s Annual Chick Incubation program is returning this year! Eggs will arrive on Tuesday, March 19, and are scheduled to begin hatching Monday, April 8. Chicks will be returned 1 week after they hatch. Eggs are picked up from Cornell Cooperative Extension at Suffolk County Farm in Yaphank, NY and chicks are returned back to Cornell Cooperative Extension

It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults Through the Library at Suffolk County Farm in Yaphank, NY. Before they hatch, make sure to enter a name into our annual Name the Chick contest for your chance to name one of our chicks!

Paint An Egg for our Egg Scavenger Hunt for Community Service

Earn community service by painting a foam egg at home for the Garden City Public Library’s Egg Scavenger Hunt Project! Registration begins Tuesday, March 5, at 10 a.m. Each volunteer will receive one egg and a set of paint pens to decorate their egg at home. Egg and paint pens must be picked up at the Library. Paint pens must be returned to the library. Volunteers’ eggs will be used in the Library’s Egg Scavenger Hunt! Eggs are due back no later than Thursday, March 14. Volunteers are also welcome to use their own supplies that they have at home. Volunteers will receive two hours for participating in this project, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. The eggs will be used until the end of April. Afterward, participants can pick up their eggs until May 17. Eggs will be held no longer than May 17. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Crafternoon: Egg Painting for Community Service

Join us on Saturday, March 3, at 3 p.m. for Teen Crafternoon: Egg Painting for Community Service! This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, February 20, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Participants will be painting foam eggs at the program. In order to earn community service, at least one of the eggs the participant paints must be given to the Library to be used for the Library’s Egg Scavenger Hunt that will be held April 1–April 30. Afterward, participants can pick up their egg until May 12. Eggs will be held no longer than May 17. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Poetry for Community Service

Tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 can earn community service by writing poetry for the Tweens & Teens Department National Poetry Month Display in April! Beginning Monday, March 4, volunteers can write and submit poems. Each volunteer can submit up to five poems and volunteers must use a different shape for each poem they submit. Volunteers’ poems will be displayed as they are submitted outside the Tweens and Teens Room throughout the months of March, April, and May. Volunteers must come to the Library

to pick up a volunteer form and shapes to write their poem on. Shapes to write poems on and the volunteer form can be found inside the Tweens & Teens Room at the Library. If supplies are low, please check back another day for more supplies. Volunteers must use the shapes provided by the Library to write their poem on and must cut out their shape before submitting their poem. Poems should be legible and written in large enough print and with a dark pen, sharpie, marker, etc so they can be read from a distance. Volunteers can also decorate their shape. All poems should be original work. Volunteers must return a volunteer form with their poems; volunteers do not have to submit all five poems at once and should do an additional form for poems they submit at a later date. Poems will be accepted until April 30. Please return poems and volunteer forms to the Community Service DropOff Box on the metal cabinet in the Tweens and Teens Room. Volunteers will receive one hour for every poem they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. If you have questions, please contact the Tweens and Teens Department at: https://www.gardencitypl.org/ young-adult-department/contact-theyoung-adult-tweens-teens-department/.

Teen Perler Bead Creators

Join us on Monday, March 4, at 4 p.m. for Teen Perler Bead Creators. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, February 27, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Space is limited; 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.

Tree Ornaments for Community Service: Egg 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 March ornaments are eggs, which will be used to decorate the Tweens and Teens Ornament Tree in April. Registration begins Tuesday, March 19, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited; check Eventkeeper for availability. Completed ornaments must be returned by Thursday, March 28, 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

The next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board will be held on Tuesday, March 5, at 4 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, February 27, 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.

Tween Thursdays: Scratch Art Keychains

Join us for Tween Thursdays and design your own keychains during the Scratch Art Keychains program! 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, March 14, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, March 5, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Space is limited; 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.

Teen Paint Night

Join us on Wednesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. for Teen Paint Night. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, March 12, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Space is limited; 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.

Blind Date with a Book Display

For the month of February, the Tweens and Teens Department will have a “Blind Date with a Book” Display to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Tweens and teens are encouraged to take one of our wrapped books for a mystery “date” with a new book. There are both tween and teen books wrapped and available for patrons to check out. The books were wrapped and decorated by volunteers from the Library’s VolunTeen Artists community service program as well as by the mothers and daughters of the National Charity League. Fortybooks in total were wrapped and decorated. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make the display possible and make sure to stop by the Tweens and Teens Room in the month of February to check out the display!

Tweens and Teens Best Books Committee 2024

Earn community service by reading and reviewing recently published Young Adult books throughout the year and help the Tweens and Teens Department create the Best Books lists for 2024! Volunteers should be in Grades 6–12. Volunteers will be asked Continued on page 38

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It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults Through the Library Continued from page 37 to read new books aimed at Grades 6–12 and published between January 1, 2023 and December 6, 2024. Volunteers will then fill out a feedback form, which includes a 300-word review. Volunteers can use the Library’s monthly reading lists beginning in January 2024 to help get ideas on what to read! To access the feedback form and earn community service credit, scan the QR code on the flier which can be found outside the Tweens and Teens Room. You can also access the feedback form by going to https://forms. gle/Wy6HqY69envMHjHd8.

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.

Friendship Bracelets

Teen volunteers get creative by making friendship bracelets for Library patrons during the program Friendship Bracelets for Community Service, which was held Monday, January 29. at the Library. The bracelets the teen volunteers made are available at the Library for patrons to take while supplies last. The next Friendship Bracelets for Community Service program will be held on Monday, February 26, at the Library.

January Teen Paint Night

Teen volunteers work on a Blind Date with a Book display for Valentine’s Day during the January session of VolunTeen Artists, which was held Wednesday, January 31 at the Library. The next VolunTeen Artists meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 28.

Teen Crafternoon: Valentine Ornaments

Teens create hearts and lovebirds using felt and string during Teen Crafternoon: Stitched Felt Valentine Ornaments, which was held on Saturday, February 3, at the Library. The next Teen Crafternoon will be a Free Craft and Paint and will be held on Thursday, February 22, during the school winter recess.

News from the Children’s Room Winter 2024 Programming Scratch Art For Grades 3–5

Saturday February 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 is ongoing.

Monthly LEGO Club

Tuesday, February 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, February 29, at 1:30 p.m.

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 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 is ongoing.

Art of the Scientist

Saturday, March 2, at 1:00 p.m.

how the two can work together while still respecting personal space. Online restoration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card is required. This program is Sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Library Registration is ongoing

Art Of The Scientist

Saturday, March 2, at 2:30 p.m.

Children in Grades 3–5 Ms. Elizabeth and registrants will discuss the properties of OIL and WATER and how the “don’t get along” as we explore difficulties with peers/friends. As we experiment with the two substances, we will also create take home art projects to remind us of coping strategies we will learn throughout the session. Online restoration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card is required. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Library. Registration is ongoing.

Craft for 3 and 4 Year Olds

Wednesday, March 6, 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. 27 at 10 a.m.

Tweens and Teens

Thursday, March 7, at 4:00 p.m.

Children in Grades K–2 can join Ms. Elizabeth and Matters of the HeART for sensory exploration and STEAM fun! We will be reading the story “Don’t Hug Doug” as we explore how OIL and WATER don’t like to “hug” as we experiment with these two substances in a variety of ways. We will create a sensory bottle and a painting to show

Tweens and teens in Grades 4–12 can learn how to knit or crochet during our Tween and Teens Yarn Group. Registration begins Feb. 27 at 10 a.m.

Long Island Music Aardvarks Saturday, March 9, at 10:30 a.m.

This fun music and movement program is for children ages birth–5 (not in kindergarten) and their caregivers.

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. 27, at 10 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 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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GCHS choruses return to Disney World

THE VIEW FROM HERE

President Biden and the Competence Issue BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

Garden City High School’s choruses visited Walt Disney World for the first time in 12 years. Photo courtesy of Garden City Public Schools The Garden City High School’s choruses recently visited Walt Disney World for the first time in 12 years. During the trip, from Jan. 31 to Feb. 4, students performed at Disney Springs and participated in a workshop conducted by a seasoned Disney vocal artist. The weekend left a lasting impact on the students as they engaged in performances, educational activities and had a unique bonding experience. This trip not only marked a return but also a momentous opportunity for both the students and the school community to engage with music in a dynamic environment. The students performed for the busy lunchtime crowds at the Advent Health Waterside Stage in Disney Springs. The repertoire showcased a variety of genres that resonated well with the audience. One of the standout moments was their heartwarming rendition of “Bridge Over Troubled Waters.” A clip from the performance is on Instagram @gcmusic_arts. Senior Anna Cook said, “The opportunity to perform with my classmates at Disney Springs was a once in a lifetime opportunity and is something I will never forget!” The following day, students experienced an immersive workshop with a Disney vocal artist which provided a glimpse into professional music production. The session ended with a Q+A

about what life as a Disney vocal artist is like from auditions to voiceover work for all Disney properties and live performances. The trip encompassed much more than musical performances; it was also a whirlwind tour through all four of Disney World’s theme parks. Ali Cooper, senior, said “My favorite part was when the whole chorus gathered to watch the fireworks together at the end of each day. It was a wonderful experience that I am able to share with my classmates.” Such trips go beyond mere enjoyment; they serve as a catalyst for educational growth as well as class bonding. Participating in the workshop and performing on a professional stage allowed students to understand the realities of a music career. Feedback from the students highlighted an enhanced appreciation for collaborative performance and discipline required in the arts. Faculty members echoed the sentiment, noting the unwavering enthusiasm and increased confidence displayed by the students throughout the trip. “One of the things I love about what I teach is that there are students from all areas of the school. Watching them come together to both perform as well as enjoy this experience as a class is remarkable,” said chorus teacher Stephen Mayo.

The release last Thursday of a report by special counsel Robert Hur touching upon the competence of President Joe Biden may play a significant role in the 2024 presidential campaign. Mr. Hur is the special counsel appointed to determine if Mr. Biden had criminal liability for retention of public documents after he left office as Vice President in 2017. Of course, charges relating to document retention have filed against Donald Trump by another special prosecutor, Jack Smith. The good news for President Biden is that Mr. Hur announced his decision not to prosecute. But the very bad news is that Mr. Hur’s rationale for not bringing charges rested on the prosecution’s potential inability to prove to a jury that Mr. Biden has the required mental state to be convicted. After interviewing Mr. Biden for two days, Mr. Hur described the President as a "well meaning, elderly man with a poor memory". Mr. Hur stated that Mr. Biden had trouble remembering the dates that he was Vice President or even the date that his son died. Mr. Biden disputed Mr. Hur’s statements in an angry news conference, but much of the damage was done. It isn’t exactly that Mr. Hur has publicized something unknown to many, if not most, voters. In 2020, Mr. Biden, arguably taking advantage of the Covid pandemic, waged a very low-key campaign, with relatively few public appearances, that critics described as out of his basement. Mr. Biden did reasonably well in the two debates against President Trump, but there was almost no other substance to the campaign. This extremely relaxed approach was at least consistent with Mr. Biden’s essential promise to restore normalcy after the tumultuous Trump years, but certainly raised questions. Then, after he was narrowly elected, Mr. Biden adopted a presidential style that (with a few exceptions) was extremely undemanding. The President would have very few public appearances (especially avoiding evenings) went on frequent long

weekend getsways, held a very limited number of press conferences, and almost no one on one interviews. Indeed, he recently declined to be interviewed just before the Super Bowl, as numerous other presidents have. He rarely spoke extemporaneously, relying on teleprompters far more than his predecessors. Mr. Biden also committed numerous virtual gaffes during his few unscripted moments. Mr. Biden’s lack of ability to perform the rigorous duties of his office has certainly not been lost on the voters. To take one, highly representative, poll, an NBC News survey released on February 6, the day before Mr. Hur’s report was put out, three quarters of all voters, and one half of Democrats said that they had concerns about Mr. Biden’s mental and physical health. Mr. Biden’s potential lack of competence to serve another term until he is age 86 were rarely acknowledged by two important players on the political scene -- the media and national Democratic politicians. Mr. Biden’s fitness and his suitability for a second term was not frequently mentioned in most media outlets, or even frequently satirized, perhaps in a belief that commentary of this type would help Donald Trump. And no well recognized Democrat stepped into the ring to challenge Mr. Biden. So now the Democrats are faced with a difficult situation, unless they can somehow get the public to disbelieve Mr. Hur. Unless Mr. Biden (and Jill Biden) can be persuaded to step down, their pparty likely will be putting forth a damaged nominee. The other wrinkle here is that, even if there is an effort to dislodge Mr. Biden at the convention, there is the difficult issue of what to do with Vice President Kamal Harris, who remains unpopular nationally. None of this is to deny that Republicans also face serious issues with their nominee, who is under numerous criminal indictments. But it surely would have been better if there had been a much earlier debate, well prior to Mr. Hur’s report, as to suitability of the President for a second term.

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Upcoming Events 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.

Calling all Sponsors!

The Welcoming Club of Garden City is actively seeking local businesses, merchants, and individuals to spon-

sor 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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Join A Group Book Club

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.

Craft Club

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 people 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.

Garden City PTA News Grab a Coffee with Supt. Sinha

The PTA and Superintendent Sinha are thrilled to roll out a fantastic new opportunity to chat directly with the leader of our District ahead of in-person PTA meetings. Dubbed “Brewing Connections: Coffee Chat with the Superintendent,” we’re inviting up to 10 parents at each meeting to arrive early, enjoy coffee and snacks courtesy of the PTA, and talk with Dr. Sinha about whatever may be on your mind regarding the schools. If you’d like to participate in the next session at our March 7 Joint Primary meeting, register at https://bit.ly/3SsN8Tl.

Virtual Author Event, March 4

Join PARP for a Grades K–5 virtual author visit with Ganit and Adir Levy, authors of the best selling “What Should Danny Do?” and “What Should Darla Do?” interactive book series. Register for the March 4th reading via the link in the PTA’s February newsletter. Order your own copies of the books at www.whatshoulddannydo.com, using coupon code GARDENCITY. If you want the book personalized, put

the child’s name in the “Order Notes” section. All books will be distributed at school. Orders must be placed by February 23 to arrive before the event.

Join Our 2024–25 Executive Committee

We’re happy to announce the GCPTA is now accepting nominations for the PTA Executive Committee for the 2024–25 school year. Upcoming open positions include: • President Elect • Executive Vice President • Vice President of Communications • Vice President of Legislation • Vice President of Curriculum • Middle School Director • Homestead Director • Locust Director Visit https://gardencitypta.org/ nominating-form for more info and to nominate yourself or someone you know before March 20, 2024.

Registration Now Open for Student CPR-AED Training Class

GCPTA’s Health & Safety Committee

has opened registration for its CPR / AED training workshop happening on Wednesday, March 13, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the GCHS. While school is closed, your MS and HS students are invited to spend the day with instructor Ken Soloksy (security director at Lenox Hill Hospital & retired NYPD Academy Instructor). This is an Adult/ Pediatric CPR/AED/Lifeguard class, and DOES satisfy the standard for lifeguards working this summer. The session will cost $65, and pre-registration is required. Students who would like to participate can sign-up NOW at the main office of both the Middle School and High School.

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 19–23 – Winter Break, Schools Closed • March 4 – PARP Virtual

Author Event • March 7 – Joint Primary PTA Meeting @ Hemlock • March 12 – Joint MS-HS PTA Meeting • March 13 – Schools Closed; HS/MS CPR Class Offered • April 3 – PTA Fundraising Dinner

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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Get ready for Hoops for Hope on February 28

Come cheer this great team!

Photo by Ed Rotondo

This student is happy to make a Hoops for Hope poster.

The buzz is in the air. Everyone is counting down to Hoops for Hope on Wednesday, February 28! Come cheer for the Challenger Basketball team 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 alum 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. Stratford and Stewart students have been working on posters that will hang in the gym. Will YOU be there to check it all out? 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 cannot be accepted at this

Teamwork on and off the court

Bobby Menges event). Family and business sponsorships 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. Photos by Ed Rotondo

All smiles to support the Challengers!

GCHS student magazine honored Garden City High School’s student magazine, Inkspots, has been recognized as a “Superior” magazine by the National Council of Teachers of English in the 2023 NCTE Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines program. This year, schools in 46 states and five countries nominated 375 student mag-

azines. Magazines from middle school, high school and higher education were welcomed for the 2023 contest. Co-advisers of the magazine, high school librarian Margeuax Calemmo and English teacher Catherine Oriani, were excited for the students whose hard work garnered this recognition.

"Ms. Oriani and I are so proud of our student staff, writers and visual artists whose efforts and dedication produced our award-winning journal last year under the leadership of Steven Scricca, the editor-in-chief,” Calemmo said. “Inkspots, which begun in 1928, is more than a publication, it is a club that sup-

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NEWS FROM ADELPHI

Participants at Adelphi University’s Women’s Leadership Conference in 2023.

Photo by Erica Burns

Whether winter is here to stay or an early spring is on the way, it is always a great time to visit Adelphi’s beautiful campus and take advantage of the events, activities and programs we have to offer.

CEO of Rent the Runway Keynotes Women’s Leadership Conference

Tickets Available Adelphi will host its annual Women’s Leadership Conference on Saturday, March 9. Our Garden City community members are welcome to join industry leaders, University students, alumni and friends for a day of compelling discussions and professional development opportunities. This year’s keynote speaker will be Jennifer Hyman, co-founder and CEO of Rent the Runway, a company that is disrupting the trillion-dollar fashion industry and changing the way women dress through its Closet in the Cloud, the world’s first and largest shared designer closet. Register for the conference at adelphi.edu/womens-leadership/

Girls from the National Charity League volunteered their time at the Ronald McDonald House in New Hyde Park, preparing sweet treats such as cookies, brownies, muffins and other sweet treats for the resident families. This is part of their Treats from the Heart Baking Program.

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Donate Business Attire to Adelphi’s Career Closet

Adelphi will be accepting donations for its very own Career Closet, which benefits students who need professional attire for interviews, conferences, and other opportunities. Community members are encouraged to donate men’s and women’s clothing items year round. Items can be dropped off at: Adelphi’s Center for Student and Community

Engagement Office in University Center, Room 123, Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will also be a pop-up donation site at the 2024 Women’s Leadership Conference on March 9, in the University Center Exhibit Hall. For more information contact Donna Haynes at dohaynes@adelphi.edu

Adelphi Performing Arts Center (PAC)

Adelphi’s talented students will present “The Moors” by Jen Silverman at Adelphi PAC’s Olmsted Theatre on Wednesday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m. The play follows two sisters and a dog who live out their lives on the bleak English moors, dreaming of love and power. Tickets to The Moors and the other performances scheduled for this spring are available at adelphi.edu/pac

Congratulations to 10 High School Students from Garden City

Adelphi awarded its annual Prize for Leadership to 10 high school students from the Garden City area in recognition of their exemplary academic achievement and community service. The awardees, honored on campus on January 31, were selected based on a rigorous application process completed during their junior year. The student awardees included Garden City High School students Soham Bera, Terence Cooke, Mannat V. Jain, Gracie Krawiec, Simone Oustatcher, Roisin Pfaff, Amy Xiao and Alicia Zhang, Regis High School student Henry Perduto and Sacred Heart Academy student Erica Revill.

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The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment & Gift Shop BY MELISSA JAEGER “Belleek,” defined as, “a thin fragile porcelain with a lustrous glaze,” was first created in the late 1850s by John Bloomfield. He had inherited his father’s estate in the town of Belleek, Ireland, and with the famine nearly over, he was looking to help his tenants with a livelihood. He came up with the idea to create pottery since the area was rich in kaolin, feldspar, flint, clay, and shale — all necessary to making clay. With two partners, he constructed a train line to Belleek and the business quickly flourished. The basketweave and shamrock design that is synonymous with Belleek has been a mainstay of Belleek's porcelain since the 1880s. In 1952, modern electric kilns were installed which made it easier to keep up with demand and production. Since then, the company has thrived. Every piece of Belleek goes through a rigorous process, referred to as “16 Hands” — 16 different artisans are responsible for every piece sold to the public. Design, molding, firing (each piece fired 3 times!), undergo intense scrutiny. There are four different inspections in this process and if any piece is deemed flawed, it is tossed out. Now that’s what I call quality control! During the design phase Belleek’s team collaborates on new items or concepts. Once the designs are modeled in plaster or clay, a mold is built—except with the case of Belleek’s famous baskets and flowers, which are all made by hand—and filled with slip. Once the slip dries into clay it is removed from the mold and trimmed and perfected. After it is completely dried, it undergoes “biscuit firing,” a slang term referring to fired clay pieces. After biscuit firing, all pieces undergo inspection. All pieces that pass inspection are dipped in a white glaze — that slight pearlescent sheen — then fired again. Assuming they pass muster, they are marked with the company’s trademark stamp. Any pieces that require decoration, including those

with written designs or those that have a delicate, raised shamrock design, are painted by hand. The third and final firing fixes the painted designs to the glazed surface, and all remaining items receive one final inspection. No wonder it is so special! At the Shop we have an excellent assortment of reasonably priced Belleek items that have been carefully selected and inspected by us to ensure they are perfect. Items range from the traditional vases to delicate mugs, and even an adorable pig. SAVE THE DATE! Our annual June Market has been set for Saturday, June 15. Stay tuned for details, but just to tease you … we already have the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter lined up to bring their furry friends for adoption!!

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• 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!

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• 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 wait-times to consign. • Please call (516)746-8900 to set up an appointment. • Unsure if your items are

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this pair of shamrock decorated tea cups. appropriate to consign? Email photos to store@atstewartexchange.org and be sure to include sizing info. You will generally receive a response the same 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 maintenance 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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Sleeping under the planes. On Friday, February 2, the Garden City Association of Girl Scouts held a Sleepover at the Cradle of Aviation. It was an exciting overnight adventure filled with aviation-themed activities and exploration. Over 150 Scouts and parents participated in Sleep Under the

Girl Scout fun at the Cradle of Aviation. Planes. The girls participated in an interactive scavenger hunt throughout the museum galleries, uncovering fascinating insights into aviation history along the way. The creativity soared as the Scouts designed and built their rockets

Girl Scouts getting ready for the scavenger hunt.

and airplanes. From crafting bi-wing airplanes with clothespins and popsicle sticks to engineering rocket pulleys, the girls showcased their ingenuity and enthusiasm for aviation. The Scouts were also treated to a special screening of “Mars 1001”, which inspired dreams

of space exploration. The Girl Scout Sleepover was an incredible experience for all involved, fostering a love for aviation and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) among our future leaders.

Scouts learning about aviation.

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Local dentist visits Garden Manor Nursery School

Preschool class — all smiles. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. In an effort to raise awareness about the importance of oral health, a dental hygienist from Dr. Stacey Reynolds’ pediatric dental office, located in Garden City, visited the students at Garden Manor Nursery School. The children learned so much about how to take care of their teeth and how to have a healthy mouth and beau-

What foods make our teeth happy or sad.

tiful smile. They loved participating in games and hands on activities to better help them understand how important it is to brush and floss everyday. The students especially loved flossing the purple dinosaurs teeth to practice their flossing skills! It always puts a smile on the faces of the Garden Manor students and staff when Dr. Reynolds’ staff visits our school! Thank you Dr. Reynolds!

“Teeth” getting a good floss. Garden Manor Nursery School at Christ Episcopal Church is currently enrolling students for the 2024-2025 school year. Please visit our website at

www.gmns.org if you would l like to learn more about our school. Tours are available by appointment.

The dinosaur gets his teeth brushed

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Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter members enjoyed a program of the Boston Tea Party presented by Leslie Dimmling. Members of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) are documented descendants of American Revolutionary War soldiers. The community service group, which boasts 190,000 members nationally, has chapters in every state of the union. Locally the group is represented in Garden City by the Col. Aaron Ogden Chapter, headed by Regent Carla Hall D’Ambra. The members’ connection to the American Revolution prompted a happy celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party at a recent meeting. A program about the event was presented by the chapter’s Commemorative Events Chair, Leslie Dimmling. Dressed in mob caps and shawls to provide inspiration, the ladies revisited the dramatic events of the day. Tea from the Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum was served in commemoration, using china tea cups which each woman retained as a memento of the meeting. Dimmling illustrated her talk with a poster of the principals and facts of the event, and displayed a reproduction of a famous artist’s rendering of the Tea Party from the 1830s. She provided details about the importance of this event, which ignited further Colonial resistance. The Boston Tea Party, a major event in American history, took place on December 16, 1773. That evening, angry colonists, protesting the British tax on tea, dumped approximately 340 crates of tea into Boston Harbor. The three ships which were affected had been prohibited from leaving the port by Massachusetts Governor

Hutchinson, who insisted the cargo be unloaded and the required tax paid. The colonists destroyed the cargo, an estimated 92,000 pounds of tea, instead. It was the first display of open, organized defiance by the Colonists, and their actions infuriated the British. Paul Revere was dispatched by the Committee of Correspondence in Boston to alert Philadelphia and New York about the event. The Boston Tea Party provided the fuel which inspired other acts of resistance that would ultimately lead to the Revolution. A lesser known “New York Tea Party” took place only months later, on April 18, 1774. There in Sandy Hook, Long Island, 18 chests of tea from the ship Nancy were dumped in the harbor before the ship’s captain was persuaded to sail away. The Edenton “Tea Party” in North Carolina, occurred in October of 1774. There was no destruction of tea, but led by Penelope Barker, 51 women signed their names to a declared boycott of tea and British cloth, ideas which spread. The women were later the subject of an unflattering caricature in a London newspaper. But the ladies’ effective boycott hurt British revenues and gave them the last laugh. The women of the Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter were thrilled to honor their Colonial ancestor’s bravery and memory at this recent meeting by remembering and celebrating the Boston Tea Party. The ladies were also happy to welcome a prospective member, Gen Cupolo, who signed her application for membership in the NSDAR at the event.

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Regent Carla Hall D’Ambra with prospective member Gen Cupolo.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Notice of Formation of Deja Vu Gowns LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2024-01-05. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Sara Willig: 186 Wanser Ave Inwood NY 11096. Purpose: Any lawful purpose NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, New York, will hold a public hearing at the Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue, in said Village as well as via Zoom at 7:30 p.m. on the 7th day of March 2024, upon the following: A Local Law for Maintenance of Vacant Buildings and Establishment of Vacant Building and Real Property in Default Registries. Dated: February 14, 2024 Garden City, New York BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK KELLY GALANEK VILLAGE CLERK The Incorporated Village of Garden City does not discriminate on the basis of disability for admission to, access to, or participation in its programs, activities or public meetings, and has designated Kelly Galanek, Village Clerk, as Disability Compliance Coordinator. Persons in need of any special accommodation for a disability who wish to attend a meeting should contact Kelly Galanek at least 24 hours in advance of meeting at: 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 (516) 465-4051 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Village Board sets hearing on vacant property maintenance law From page 1 some with holes in the roof and some without windows. This has only affected about onetenth of one percent of homes in Garden City, six to seven homes, but it created a significant issue for the people who live on those blocks and we wanted to give our municipal Building Department the necessary tools to address it…. Obviously vacant houses with openings invite other danger to the neighborhood. These are the reasons we’re presenting the local law and scheduling the public hearing,” Trustee Kelly explained. Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan said many members of the Board of Trustees have heard complaints from residents about vacant or abandoned houses nearby their own. “While it may not represent many homes, if those are the ones next door or across the street it is something the village wants to be able to address,” she commented at the meeting last Thursday night. Trustee Ed Finneran prompted Trustee Kelly, as the Board’s Legal Committee representatives, to publicly thank Superintendent of Building Giuseppe Giovanniello and Village Attorney Fishberg. “Thank you both for your efforts on this and it’s made a big difference in moving this along. I think it is going to be helpful in addressing this issue, which may be a minor issue to anyone who does not have a vacant home on their block but if you do, it usually affects people one to two blocks away in each direction,” Kelly said.

Building Department Stats

In his update at the Board’s February 8 meeting, Building Superintendent Giovanniello shared some numbers highlighting his department’s monthly workload for January 2024. The department performed 266 inspections in January, ranging from framing/forms inspections, insulation inspection, foundations, rebar inspections, and various aspects of code compliance as well as comprehensive Final Inspections including reviews of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in buildings. “We issued 52 building permits and collected new fees of $82,000 in January 2024. We also attended to 10 building complaints and began the grease trap (restaurant) inspection program with 62 grease trap inspections. To date (as of February 8) we received compliance in 12 locations with the grease trap as it will remain an ongoing process throughout this year,” Giovanniello said. Trustee Bruce Torino commended Superintendent Giovanniello and Building Department staff for their work and asked about staffing. The department has five inspectors including the superintendent plus a third-party (part-time) inspector, consultant Richard Barbieri. Trustee Torino confirmed that the department is handling roughly 12 building inspections each work day. Deputy Mayor Bruce Chester asked about the initial visits made by Lizardos Engineering, which took over the Edgemere Road/ Stewart Avenue Village Fire

Station No. 2 project from BBS BBS Architects, Landscape Architects & Engineers, P.C. of Patchogue, following the Board’s approval of a new contract on December 14, 2023. The Lizardos team was set to meet with Giovanniello and village Public Works engineers on Friday, February 9 at Station No. 2 “to continue the process of working on their construction plans. The visit last week presented Lizardos third in-person view of Station No. 2 as they attended tours with Building Department staff late last year, before they agreed to continue their previous bid amount of $98,000 to take over the work of specifications and cost estimates which began (by BBS professionals) last year.

Planning Firm Hired

Last Thursday night the Village trustees also approved the engagement of BFJ Planning “to assist in reviewing the Village Code and determine how the code is to be amended in order to allow these uses.” Attorney Gary Fishberg shared the background of the engagement of BFJ’s professional planning services. He also spoke highly of the firm which has reviewed and proposed municipal planning strategies and code amendments for local governments including Rockville Centre, Bronxville, Town of Islip, Scarsdale, South Hampton, and in Glen Cove with the reexamination of the city’s Master Plan. At their January 19 meeting, the Board of Trustees adopted Local Law 1-2024 enacting a moratorium on permit applications to the Village Building

Department for certain types of business/commercial uses to open in Garden City. The moratorium period, valid for an initial six months or through June 28 and with an option for the Board to extend the period, allows Garden City officials and staff the opportunity to study certain retail uses including vape shops, adult and novelty stores and tattoo or piercing parlors. Fishberg said back in the 1970s BFJ Planning assisted Garden City with “various aspects of planning.” “This is a well-known and respected planning firm that has had a lot of contact with this village in the past,” he said. In 2017 George Jacquesmart of BFJ presented multiple options for Garden City to institute a paid municipal parking program in its downtown and commercial areas, which was ultimately not pursued by trustees at that time. Almost seven years ago, in May 2017, he presented to village trustees and explained a potential benefit for the Seventh Street/Franklin Avenue T-zone having paid parking: “It helps the commercial vitality of downtown if more people walk a certain distance – that’s to the advantage of businesses located there. In the 2000 report we recommended additional pedestrian crossings and making Seventh Street/ downtown more pleasant for pedestrians to walk across the street. There are some areas of the village short on parking and we all know this, but in general there is more parking there than needed in the downtown.”

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Romance is at the Heart of the Hotel Napoleon in Paris, City of Love BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM Romance is at the heart of the Hotel Napoleon in Paris, the City of Love. Romance is in its genes. The Hotel Napoleon, just steps away from the Arc D’Triomphe off the Place d’Etoile in Paris’ fashionable 8th Arrondisement, began with a love story that continues to this day. Built on the site of the former Tolstoy family mansion in Art Deco style in 1928 by architect Henri Porteau, shortly after its opening, it was bought by Alexander Pavlovitch Kliaguine, a wealthy businessman from Russia, as a wedding present for his bride. A young Parisian student of literature, they had met at a salon, and fell in love at first sight. Kliaguine wanted to provide his bride a place to entertain Parisian high society (she later became the Baroness de Baubigny) and both resided there all their lives. To this day, the Hotel Napoléon Paris is owned by the Kliaguine family, and a new generation Kliaguine, now the general manager, still lives in the hotel with his family. Indeed, the hotel, a member of Historic Hotels Worldwide, was named to its The 2022 Top 25 Historic Hotels Worldwide Most Romantic Hotels And as Kliaguine had promised his bride, the Hotel Napoleon became a popular gathering place for Paris’ social elite and illustrious artistic and literary expatriates (“The Lost Generation”): F. Scott Fitzgerald, Gertrude Stein, Ernest Hemingway, John Steinbeck, Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Orson Welles, Errol Flynn (who nicknamed the Napoleon “The

neighborhoods, the fashionable 89th Arrondissement. The Napoleon has remained an undeniably romantic retreat, offering private terraces with views of the Eiffel Tower or Arc de Triomphe and an enviable location in the Triangle d’Or. You can’t help but swoon at the collection of art which is also featured in the sumptuous guestrooms and suites inspired by Parisian Empire design by interior design firm Malphettes & Biz. The Napoleon boasts more suites (57) than hotel rooms (39), recently refreshed and renovated. Each is individually decorated and blends the extravagance of Empire design with The Hotel Napoleon, a boutique five-star hotel just steps away from the Arc contemporary elegance. Each has fine sumptuous linens, grand D’Triomphe in the fashionable 8th Arrondisement, began with a love story that furnishings, drapery, lush fabrics and wallpaper, continues to this day © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com striking artwork, and luxurious marble-and-mahogany bathrooms, Place”), Miles Davis, Josephine and was renamed Napoléon Paris for stocked with Nuxe luxury skincare Baker and Ella Fitzgerald, who signed its location steps away from the Arc products. its Golden Book. This all prompts de Triomphe. It was designated a fiveSome of the terrace suites overlook images of Woody Allen’s “Midnight star hotel by the French Agency of the Arc de Triomphe or the Eiffel in Paris,” and the Algonquin Hotel in Tourist Development in 2013. Tower, while others provide views of New York, to dance in my mind, It is perfection that the historic Avenue de Friedland or the flowers The hotel has appeared in movies, Hotel Napoleon is just steps away of the inner courtyard. Seven of the such as Jean Gabin’s 1930’s movies from the Arc D’Triomphe, along rooms have a terrace and four have and even had a star turn in, Le Cave Avenue de Friedland, one of the 12 a balcony. se rebiffe (1961), where the character boulevards that radiate from the Suite 319-320 is opulently decorated played by Jean Gabin, one of French Place Etoile and just one over from with Chinese black-and-gold wallpacinema’s greatest stars, declares he is the famous Champs Elysee in the per. The most luxurious suite, 618, is staying at The Napoléon, “as always”. toniest of Parisian neighborhoods, named for Josephine – not Napoleon’s The exterior of the seven-story you might as well be in “Midnight in wife, but Josephine Baker. hotel may be Art Deco, but the atmo- Paris,’ the way you feel transported There are niceties including a sphere of this luxury boutique hotel back into France’s Empire period of refrigerator stocked with snacks and will put in mind not of the Jazz Age Napoleon with its furnishings and soft drinks and juice that are replenor Art Deco, but the elegance of the collection of 400 historic paintings. ished each day at no charge and free Empire Period of Napoleon. The boutique hotel is elegant, yet WiFi. The Napoléon Bonaparte opened intimate and comfortable. You feel A battery of concierges who are in 1928 as a “hôtel de charme” (a more like you are invited to into a members of the prestigious Les Clefs small distinctive hotel or boutique gracious mansion or even that you d’Or readily share knowledge of the hotel) and only a year later, in 1929, are occupying your own grand Continued on next page reached the grade of “petit palace” Paris flat in the toniest of Parisian

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Romance is at the Heart of the Hotel Napoleon in Paris, City of Love Continued from previous page city, make you feel really at home and get the most of the precious time you have in Paris. The hotel can even arrange child care. And small pets are welcome. The Napoleon has a gracious lobby, a lovely dining room (which before COVID served as a restaurant, but is where breakfast is served), and a lovely bar, the 1807, with outdoor terrace which serves as an outdoor café. The tradition of celebrities staying at this intimate hotel is maintained, with a photo gallery of autographed photos of sports heroes– some who stayed here, some who were friends of the owner outside the 7th floor fitness room (and what a fitness room it is!). The Napoleon Hotel offers a selection of massages and treatments, available in the spa or in your room (daily from 9am to 9pm) and can be booked before your arrival or directly with the concierge. There is also a very pleasant (and private) courtyard and for convenience of guests. Another luxury: a number of parking spots in front of the hotel (41E/ day) and EV charging stations. Hotel Napoleon Paris offers packages, such as Romance in Paris includes Champagne, chocolates, and flowers; the Family package features connecting rooms. The hotel is walking distance to everything on the first part of my fourday itinerary. And so, on this first afternoon after I arrive by train from Strasbourg at the end of my European Waterways canal cruise through the Alsace Lorraine and pop out of the metro station at Place Etoile, I drop my bags in my room and set out to explore the Arc d’Triomphe, stroll the Champs Elysee, and walk along the quai of the Seine for the exqui-

site views of the Eiffel tower at sunset into the night. I stroll back to the hotel along the grand Champs Élysées– the view up to the Arch at night is so dramatic – and for my brief time in the city, live a very Parisian experience. And the Empire ambiance completes the fantasy. Midnight in Paris, indeed. Hôtel Napoléon Paris 5, 40, av. de Friedland 75008 Paris, Direct phone +33156684480, www.hotelnapoleon.com, https://www.historichotels.org/ hotels-resorts/hotel-napoleon-paris/ https://preferredhotels.com/hotels/ france/hotel-napoleon-paris

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The Hotel Napoleon is a member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2011, the sister collection of Historic Hotels Worldwide®, a prestigious collection of more than 350 legendary historic hotels including many that were once castles, chateaus, palaces, academies, haciendas, villas, monasteries spanning ten centuries. Historic Hotels Worldwide recognizes authentic cultural treasures that demonstrate exemplary historic preservation and their inspired architecture, cultural traditions, and authentic cuisine, and in this way, preserves them. To be nominated and selected for induction into Historic Hotels Worldwide, historical lodging properties must be at least 75 years old; utilize historic accommodations; serve as the former home or be located on the grounds of the former home of famous persons, or be a significant location for a historic event; be located in or within walking distance of a historic district, historically significant landmark, place of a historic event, or a historic city center; be recognized by a local preserva-

tion organization or national trust; and display historic memorabilia, artwork, photography, and other examples of its historic significance. These historic hotels are in diverse cultural settings: a 12th-century castle set among the rolling hills, prehistoric monuments, and Celtic landmarks of Ireland’s Ancient Eastin, (Kilkea Castle, Castledermot Ireland, circa 1180); a medieval village nestled in the Tuscan countryside that dates back to the 11th century (La Bagnaia Golf & Spa Resort Siena, Curio Collection by Hilton, Siena, Italy circa 1081), a 1650 manor house which was the former summer residence of Eugénie de Montijo, Empress of France and wife of Napoleon III (Hotel Claude Marbella, Marbella, Spain). Travelers can find and book these historic hotels them at HistoricHotels. org, which since 2012 has served as a global travel website, or call 1-800678-8946. The Annual Directory can be found by visiting HistoricHotels. org/Directory. More information at HistoricHotelsWorldwide.com.

Must Plan in Advance

The days of just showing up in a city as popular and as culturally rich as Paris are over – and not just because the Olympics are coming to Paris this summer. There is no longer a “shoulder” or “off” season. Lines for tickets at attractions can take literally hours, or you can be shut out altogether as capacity is reached. And this caveat is especially the case this year: Paris (with 85,000 hotel rooms) is expecting about 15 million visitors as it hosts the Olympics (July 26-August 11) and Paralympics (August 28-Sept. 8. Other events to keep in mind: Tour de France, from June 29 to July 21; and Tour de France Femmes, from August 12 to 18.

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As soon as you know your dates for travel, book your hotel, and pre-purchase timed tickets directly with the attractions you most want to see. Even better, purchase a Paris Museums ticket, which provides admission to 55 different museums (34 within Paris and another 11 in the Paris region), including the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Le Louvre and Musee d’Orsay – but you still need to pre-book a timed ticket and go through security (which also takes time). You can purchase the pass according to the number of days: 2 (E35), 4 (E70), and 6 (E85), which not only saves time (priceless), but money on buying tickets individually (https:// www.parismuseumpass.fr/t-en). There is also a Paris Pass through GoCity.com, which adds on attractions and experiences (the Paris Museum pass is included) for a total of 90. Among the experiences: Seine river cruises on the famous bateaux mouches (E18 if purchased separately); Perfume mini workshop by Fragonard (29E); French wine tasting at Les Caves du Louvre (E36); and even Ballon de Paris Generali, where you fly over Paris on the world’s largest balloon at 150 meters altitude (E20 ticket value). The pass can save up to 50 percent off purchasing tickets individually. It comes with a GoCity app that lets you plan your visit and book your ticket. You sync your All-Inclusive Pass with the Go City app and download your Paris Museum Pass (parispass.com). More planning help from the Paris Tourist Office, https://parisjetaime. com/eng/. Online ticketing at https:// parisjetaime.com/eng/tickets. ___________________________ © 2024 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com.

Eating Well Is Key BY CHARLYN FARGO In keeping with February being hearthealthy month, I want to continue to think about the foods we choose most often. Most of us tend to eat the same foods over and over, so it’s important we make healthy choices more often. The foods we eat most often can affect future diseases such as high blood pressure (too much salt), high cholesterol (too much animal fat), being overweight (too many calories) or Type 2 diabetes (inconsistent carbohydrates). When it comes to healthy eating, there are several foods to choose more often -whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean protein and healthy fats. On the other hand, you want to choose less refined grains, sugar and sweets, fatty meats, sodium and full-fat dairy. Slashing sodium can help re-

duce blood pressure. A few foods have heart-healthy power, according to Joy Bauer, a registered dietitian and author of the book “Joy Bauer’s Superfood! 150 Recipes for Eternal Youth.” While there aren’t perfect foods, there are foods to choose more often. Bauer’s top choices to include in a heart-healthy plan feature bananas, apples, lentils, salmon, oats and avocados. Nearly all help lower inflammation. Inflammation can harm the heart by irritating blood vessels or promoting plaque buildup in arteries. Here’s why these foods make Bauer’s list: Bananas are high in potassium, a mineral that can lower blood pressure by counteracting the effects of sodium. Bananas can also substitute for sugar to sweeten foods, helping lower added sugar

consumption. Bauer chooses apples because of their pectin, a type of soluble fiber (like oats) that blocks cholesterol absorption. And apples are rich in polyphenols, which are antioxidants that reduce inflammation. Lentils contain fiber and protein and are high in magnesium and potassium, which work together to lower blood sugar and keep blood vessels healthy. Salmon is particularly high in omega-3 fatty acids, a heart-healthy fat shown to lower inflammation and reduce harmful fats in the blood. Oats contain fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals that help keep inflammation under control. Avocados, rich in potassium and fiber, Continued on page 5

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From Baby Boomers to Generation Alpha BY CLAIRE LYNCH Almost every day instances of the generation come up either on TV shows or in my own family. I am one of six kids with 18 nieces and nephews so whether we are chatting on the phone or getting together, I’ll be talking about one thing and I will either be met with a puzzled look or a blank stare. I tell them that I’m a member of the Baby Boomer Generation and once again they look at me quizzically. Some of them aren’t familiar with the term and others wonder how they are different from boomers. “You’re younger,” I tell them. “You’re a totally different generation.” There is something to be said for longevity. The kids don’t realize that yet but those of us who have lived for 50+ years know that we’ve learned a lot along the way. We’ve had our successes and we’ve had our setbacks. We’ve even learned from the school of hard knocks and all of that adds to a certain wisdom that people in their teens and early 20s don’t have. Life is a journey and along the way we learn. One of the things I spell out to those who listen is that when my brothers and sisters and I were young we didn’t have terms like Baby Boomers and Generation X. Sure we knew that our parents and other relatives had lived through the Great Depression and many had served in World War II. But catchy terms like the “Greatest Generation” weren’t around and wouldn’t be part of our everyday language for many years to come. The Silent Generation came after the Greatest Generation then came us Baby Boomers, those born between 1946-1964. We had The Beatles, The Who and President John F. Kennedy, just to name a few memorable people. We boomers have our swag but then the Generation Xers have Leonardo DiCaprio (Jack Dawson in the movie “Titanic” who famously said, “I’m the king of the world,”) Winona Ryder and Janet Gen Xers are the MTV Generation. As a group they tend to be individualistic, self-reliant and practical. Many of them are resourceful people who are serious about maintaining work-life balance. Some of them like being entrepreneurs and others enjoy working in groups in offices.

Not to be outdone, the Millennial Generation is known for being creative, free thinking and adaptive to change. Many of them are comfortable with technology - it seems to come intuitively to them - because using smartphones, virtual reality and interactive software appears to be instinctive. They like learning new things and many enjoy teamwork in the workplace. Gen Zers are known for shopping, working, dating and making friends online. They spend lots of time on their phones and often are resourceful people. They grew up using the Internet and social media so these things come naturally to them unlike us Baby Boomers who often struggle with using - or fixing - technology. This little summary is a smattering of history about those of us who have come before the individuals who make up Generation Alpha. There’s no doubt that historical events in the U.S. and around the world have had an impact on each generation. In my opinion, Generation Alpha is a category in and of itself. I call this group a category although I’m not so sure the sociologists would call them that. Having grown up in a fully digital world, they like streaming services and social networking. No matter what generation they belong to, if my friends, relatives and I start talking about a subject and there are 20-30 years between us, it’s inevitable that the good, old generation gap will emerge. Case in point: My friend Dana got a new dog and when we asked what she and her husband had named her, Dana said, “Sandra Lee. Sandy for short.” We all laughed and my 14-year-old niece Meghan said, “What’s so funny?” That made us laugh even harder because Sandra Lee was a singer and if you ask me the name sounds an awful lot like Sara Lee pound cake, a favorite of mine which was a staple in many American homes 50 years ago. It also reminds me of Brenda Lee, a rockabilly-country music singer perhaps most famous for “I’m Sorry.” Those are just two examples. My niece, Kathleen, had never heard of Bullwinkle aka Bullwinkle J. Moose. A few of us were playing a board game at a family party last year when a question came up about Rocky and Bullwinkle. It

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was something like, “Which moose had a popular TV show in the 1960s?” My sister, Susan, promptly shouted out the answer and a second later Kathleen asked, “Who is that?” We all roared. At first I thought Kathleen was kidding but she hadn’t been born when Bullwinkle was on TV. It aired from 1959-1964, years before her birth in the late 1970s. Describing this cute cartoon character, we said that Rocky and Bullwinkle came from the fictional town of Frostbite Falls, MN - probably based on the real city of International Falls. Kathleen was sorry she had missed out on seeing their adventures. We thought that everyone knew Bullwinkle but that generation gap had gotten in the way.

Also, I told my relatives the story about when I got my cat as a little kitten. My nephew, Jerry, asked what I’d named her and when I said Bette Davis that name meant nothing to him but his parents got it. Bette Davis was a Hollywood queen. They asked me if she had “Bette Davis eyes” - those deep blue eyes - and we all had a good laugh. The famous actress is notable for her two Academy Award wins - for “Dangerous” and “Jezebel.” They go back aways but Bette Davis’ name will live on for a long time. I’m hoping that maybe someday the younger generation, including the Generation Alpha people, will get it.

• Greatest Generation: 1901-1924 • Silent Generation: 1925-1945 • Baby Boomers: 1946-1964 • Generation X: 1965-1980 • Millennials: 1981-1996 • Generation Z: 1997-2012 • Generation Alpha: 2013-2025

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Retirees With ‘Disabled Adult Children’ BY TOM MARGENAU This is going to be a column about DACs. And what’s that? It’s the abbreviation the Social Security Administration uses to refer to “disabled adult children.” Here is some background. Since almost the beginning of the Social Security program in the 1930s, minor children have qualified for benefits on a retiree’s record. A child gets an amount equal to one half of the retiree’s full retirement age benefit rate, subject to rules that limit how much a family with children can get in total monthly benefits. (Those rules are too messy to explain in today’s column.) Benefits to kids usually stop once the child turns 18. But those benefits can continue indefinitely if the child is disabled. Let me clarify that a little more: More often than not, once retirees reach Social Security age, they no longer have minor children at home. But they possibly could have a disabled “adult child” still at home or living on their own or in some kind of facility that cares for disabled adults. And the law says if that “child” was disabled before the age of 22, he or she will get DAC benefits. And just like a minor child, that DAC will get an amount equal to 50% of the retiree’s FRA benefit rate. (When the retiree dies, that bumps up to a 75% rate.) That all sounds relatively simple. But now, let me throw in a little twist. Very often, these disabled adult children will be getting Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits before mom or dad files for Social Security. SSI is a federal welfare program that pays a small monthly stipend (currently around $940 -- although it can be less) to old folks or disabled people who are poor. While a disabled child is young and living at home, the income and assets of the parents are counted in the SSI calculation and that usually keeps the child from getting SSI. But once the child turns 18, the parents’ resources no longer count. So lots of these “disabled adult children” get SSI benefits until one or both parents file for Social Security -- at which point the child is switched from SSI to Social Security DAC benefits. And that switch must be made. Why? Because SSI is a welfare program, and welfare rules state that if a person is on SSI, he or she must file for any other benefits they might be due. One other point. SSI benefits almost always come with full Medicaid coverage. (Medicaid is kind of like the welfare version of Medicare.) Although the rules can vary from state to state, they generally say that if someone loses their SSI because they start getting DAC benefits, the Medicaid coverage can continue. To help clarify things even more, here are answers to questions from folks who have a disabled adult child. Q: I am 64 and plan on waiting until my full retirement age to file for benefits. I will get $3,700 per month then. My wife is about to turn 62.

She’ll get $1,400 per month if she files for her own Social Security. We have a 32-year-old developmentally disabled daughter getting $934 in SSI benefits. I don’t think my wife should file for Social Security because our daughter will lose her SSI. My wife wants to file anyway. Who is right? A: I’m not a financial planner. But I think your wife is right. If she files, your daughter will get an amount equal to onehalf of your wife’s full retirement age benefit rate. If her age 62 benefit is $1,400, her FRA rate must be about $2,000. And half of that, or $1,000, would be your daughter’s DAC benefit. And that is more than your daughter’s current $934 SSI check. So your wife and daughter are financially ahead to file for Social Security. (And again, your daughter will likely keep her Medicaid coverage.) Oh -- and when you file for your own benefits down the road, your daughter will be switched to 50% of your much higher monthly benefit. And just coincidentally, I had another email from a couple with almost the same circumstances as those just discussed, with one difference. In this case, the wife’s FRA benefit rate was only $1,600, meaning their disabled daughter would be due $800 in DAC benefits. And they didn’t want the wife to file for Social Security because the DAC rate of $800 is less than the $934 check the daughter currently gets. But I explained to them that even though the daughter would get $800 in DAC benefits, only $780 of that counts against her SSI check. (Don’t ask me why!) In other words, the daughter would get $800 in Social Security DAC benefits and $154 in SSI benefits ($934 minus $780 equals $154). So the daughter would end up with $954 in total monthly benefits -compared to the $934 she gets now. Q: I am about to turn 62. I am thinking of retiring and taking my Social Security. However, everyone I know tells me I’d be foolish to do that. They all tell me to wait at least until age 67 when I can get full benefits. And others suggest I wait even longer -- until age 70. What do you think? And FYI: my wife and I have a 22-year-old son who has been mentally disabled since birth. My wife is 60 and stays home to care for our son. A: When I read the first couple lines of your email, I was ready to give you my stock response when people ask me if they should retire early and take reduced Social Security benefits or wait until a later date to get higher benefits. That response essentially tells people to decide if they want more money at the front end of their senior years -- by taking reduced retirement benefits; or more money in their later years -- by waiting until 67 or 70 to start their Social Security. But the fact that you have a disabled son changes everything. And that’s because he, and possibly your wife, will be

eligible for benefits as soon as you sign up for your Social Security. In other words, by waiting until a later age to apply for benefits, not only are you foregoing your own monthly checks, but you’d be throwing away tens of thousands of dollars in benefits due to your family.

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The Case of the Missing Bathtub BY PHILIP A. RAICES We kept looking high and low for that special place to call home for our client and nothing was going to stop me. In the meantime, our MLS auto-prospect search would identify any new listings regularly that would meet the criteria and would immediately send them out to the associate. In addition, my assistant Gloria, literally made a multitude of calls to other offices, brokers, associate brokers, and agents over three weeks, to see if they had any pocket listings that they would consider sharing that were not listed on the MLS system. We kept striking out every day and we began to feel uncertain if we would hit that homerun that we were looking for. Then one night I had made some additional calls to agents on the North Shore. I spoke to one agent who had a friend that she knew wanted to go out to the Hamptons for August and said that she would approach her with the idea of renting their home. I conveyed to her the list of “must haves” that were necessary, but she wasn’t sure about the tub but everything else was checked off on our list. She called me back the next day and said, come out and show it and we’ll see if it works for your client. We made an appointment for a Friday showing. I was so ecstatic that this just might be the winner that we were searching for. But in my haste, I failed to verify whether there was a tub in the owner’s ensuite bathroom but figured maybe we would get lucky. Maybe I purposely forgot to ask as I didn’t want to know. Friday came and we slowly rolled up to the home. The home had such a dramatic and magnificent and stunning contemporary look. We began to walk around and found the perfect, pool, tennis court, and walk to the beach and even a possibility of a helicopter landing on the beach. I told him that I wasn’t sure if the community would allow it, but I would find out. So far he seemed quite pleased with everything on the outside. We walked

inside and viewed the main floor, huge eat-in kitchen, family room, expansive lower level, etc., and all the additional rooms and then went upstairs to take a look at the owner’s suite. We then slowly made our entrance into the bedroom and then headed to the bathroom and my luck, no tub! My heart sunk in my chest and I began to have a very sad feeling that this one wouldn’t work. But to my surprise, the associate said, “let me make a call.” This gave me some hope, that maybe there was a possibility that this could be the one because time was passing and we were running through and out of options to meet those stringent requirements. I heard him conversing with a lady, as he walked downstairs and I didn’t follow him and waited upstairs as I wanted to provide him absolute privacy. I believe he was using Skype (no Zoom at that time) to show her around the home. Then he came back upstairs to view all the rooms and bathrooms. I thought maybe this was his client and proceeded to carefully listen and pay attention. I carefully paid attention to see if I could hear the conversation and any reactions that would provide me a positive sign and outcome. However, while speaking to her, and entering the ensuite bathroom, he showed her that there was no tub in the owner’s suite. I waited with bated breath and anticipation and then I overheard her saying, I don’t care, “I want this home.” I will tell Michael, so do what you need to do! He hung up, and then we went outside to discuss further. I was quite shocked when he made an offer of $45,000, which was much more than his budget due to the home being the ultimate find. I was surprised and happy that the tub became a non-issue and was no longer a deal breaker. He also came clean and told me who his

SOCIAL SECURITY AND YOU Continued from previous page get the 50% rate. But as I said earlier, the “family maximum” rules could limit what you all receive each month. You will have to talk to the Social Security people about that. But the bottom line message to you is this: The combination of benefits due your wife and son make those reduced retirement benefits a pretty attractive option for you to consider. 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. COPYRIGHT 2024 CREATORS.COM

client was. Our offer was provided to the other party and was accepted. I still had no idea who I was dealing with, but only knew that the client’s name was “Michael.” The offer was accepted and he then proceeded to explain to me who his client was and all the details as to why there was such secrecy and why he couldn’t let me know everything in advance until I found the home that they would be renting. More important, why his client had to have a tub; which now was no longer an issue. He told me it was his sister Shakira, whom he was talking with while walking around the home showing and conveying information to her. She fell in love with the home as well as the outside accouterments that were exactly what they were looking for. Finally, he told me that her husband was Sir Michael Caine (his brother-in-law) , the famous English actor, who I had seen in the Broadway show “Sleuth” back in high school; as well as Alfred in the Batman movie, Tenet and Inception as well as many other movies. I was ecstatic with joy and felt redeemed that I successfully found the home that they needed and wanted. The leases were executed by both parties and they were able to move in on August 1, 2015. I found out that their daughter and children were also going to be staying at the home. They also rented a penthouse in NYC. He was contracted to work on some project that was a secret and I never found out what it was. During the last few days of their stay, I was invited over to say hello. I had purchased a gorgeous vase as a thank you for doing business with me and working with Karim, Shakira’s brother. It was a pleasure and challenge that enabled me to succeed as I never for one moment was going to give up in the search for their special place to call home while in the States. I found

out later that my vase was taken back to London and was placed in their living room, which put a smile on my face. P.S. The reason that Sir Michael Caine’s desire to have a tub in the Master bedroom ensuite bathroom enabled him to read his London daily papers and sip his glass of wine! Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 42+ of 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 low carbon footprint construction with 3-D printed foundations, Solar panels, Geo-thermal HVAC/Heat Pumps). Save his My New Electronic signature/Bio/Reviews to your cell, PC or Laptop contacts: https://onetapconnect. com/turnkeyrealestate-philraices He will give you a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and his Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home. He will also provide you with “free” regular updates of what has gone under contract (pending), been sold (closed) and those homes that have been withdrawn/ released or expired (W/R) and all new listings of homes, HOA, Townhomes, Condos, and Coops in your town 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 Philip at (516) 647-4289.

N U T R I T I O N N E W S Continued from page 2 are a good source of monounsaturated fats, which help lower blood pressure and help with cholesterol levels. The bottom line? You can help your heart by building your diet with the right foods.

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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6 Houseplants That Are Really Hard to Kill KNOW WHEN TO WATER Unlike silk and plastic, live houseplants do require water, and weekly is good. Pick a day, any day, then water your plants on the same day every week. Don’t overdo it.

BY MARY HUNT I love houseplants, and boy, do I have some beauties! The truth is I don’t have a green thumb; I just know a few secret tricks and tips that I will gladly share with you.

KNOW YOUR VARIETIES Only consider plants in what I call the “thrivus neglectus” family, which comes from the Latin root meaning “really cheap” and thrives even under the harshest conditions of poor light and neglect! Aspidistra is also known as the “castiron plant,” and for good reason. This baby can survive any condition, including low light and a dry environment. And it is not ugly. Pothos comes in many varieties that tolerate poor light and actually enjoy being left alone. Ficus elastica, or “rubber plant,” likes a cool, dimly lit space. But, if you should happen to set it in a sunny area, watch out. It will grow like crazy, and you’ll be searching on the internet for how to prune the darned thing. Chlorophytum comosum, also known as “spider plant,” is tough and does well in low light. It sends out really cool trailing vines.

Dracaena, or “corn plant,” is a great choice for hot, dry apartments. Philodendron likes a medium to low light source and even moisture. It will survive even under the most severe conditions of neglect.

KNOW WHERE TO BUY I’m a huge fan of the Walmart garden department. Home improvement centers like Home Depot and Lowe’s are excellent sources as well. Just look for the bargain table, and it’s quite likely that you will run right into the plants on my list above.

KNOW YOUR FERTILIZER Houseplants need to eat from time to time, but don’t think you have to buy them food. I feed mine selected garbage. Caution: While a little garbage is good, more is not better. Go easy. -- Coffee grounds: Just work used coffee grounds into the soil. -- Eggshells: Crush, then work into the soil. -- Water from boiling potatoes and pasta: Plants love that starch. -- Milk solution: No, I’m not kidding, but it has to be very, very, very weak. Rinse the empty milk container with water and feed that to your plants. That’s how weak it should be. --- Banana peels: Chop them very finely and mix a small amount into the soil. KNOW YOUR MAINTENANCE Keep the leaves of your plants clean. Dust plugs the pores and prevents plants from taking in the carbon dioxide from the air. A damp cloth once every few weeks will do the trick.

Now about the pets: Some houseplants are toxic to cats and dogs. Rather than turn this column into a thorough treatise on the who, what and when of that subject, I would advise pet owners to do their own independent online research before bringing a new plant into the house. Live plants are an inexpensive way to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere in any living space. As a bonus, plants can improve indoor air quality. And when you select plants that require little or no care, you save yourself time and money, too! Mary invites you to visit her at EverydayCheapskate.com, where this column is archived complete with links and resources for all recommended products and services. Mary invites questions and comments at https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/contact/, “Ask Mary.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a frugal living blog, and the author of the book “DebtProof Living.” COPYRIGHT 2024 CREATORS.COM

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Valentine Flowers BY JEFF RUGG I have a few questions about Valentine’s Day, and maybe you do too. Why do they sell “I only love you” cards in a 10-pack? What is Galentine’s Day? I can’t answer the first question, but Galentine’s Day is the day before Valentine’s Day, and it is the day ladies celebrate their girlfriends. No matter if you celebrate one or both days, flowers are a great gift. Both cut flowers and blooming plants can be given. You might have questions about how to best care for your flowers, and those are questions I can answer. Even though cut flowers are not attached to the plant anymore, they are still alive. Just like a living plant, they need water. Just like when they were attached to the plant, they will use water faster and wilt quicker if placed in bright sunlight and drafty locations. The cooler they are kept, the longer they will last. That’s why they are kept in a refrigerator at the florist shop. Misting them every so often will also help them last longer. Do not let the cut flowers wilt. If they do, air bubbles trapped in the stem may not let the stems absorb any water. Another reason the stems can’t take up any water is when bacteria plug up the cut

end of the stem. Changing the water daily helps prevent bacteria because of the chlorine in tap water. Commercial floral preservatives also work and quite often come with the bouquet. Check the water daily so that it does not go below the ends of the stems. Many cut flowers will last for two weeks if they are kept cool and the water is kept fresh. If your flowers do wilt, it may be possible to revive them. If they have not been wilted much, wrap them in a sheet of newspaper so the stem is straight. Stick the stem and paper in a vase filled with water until the stem can stand on its own. If they are wilted a lot, more drastic measures are needed. Submerge the entire stem and flower underwater in a tub large enough that the stem can lie down flat and straight. A half-hour or more may be necessary for results. Warm water should be used on roses and cool water on tulips, daffodils and iris. On all cut flowers in a vase, the lower leaves that would be in the water should be removed to prevent bacteria growth. If the flower stems have been out of water for a while, it is a good idea to cut off the bottom inch or so for a cleaner cut. Doing the cut underwater is also beneficial. Make the cut at an angle so the stem won’t sit flat on the bottom of the vase,

which wouldn’t let in as much water. Flower arrangements can have many other flowers besides roses. They may include carnations, chrysanthemums, lilies, freesia, ferns, anemones, tulips, daffodils, baby’s breath and eucalyptus. These plants may last a few days or a few weeks, so as they die, pluck them out of the arrangement and it will look nice longer. Several potted flowering plants are given as gifts from Valentine’s Day through Easter until Mother’s Day. Azalea, Calceolaria, cineraria, Cyclamens and hydrangeas all make nice blooming gift plants. One of the reasons they are all available at this time of year is that they grow in the same conditions. They all prefer to have bright light from an east window or a bright indoor light. A daytime temperature in the 60- to 70-degree range is best and a little cooler at night is fine. The azalea and hydrangea are both shrubs that can be set outdoors in the summer but may not survive the winter if planted outside in cool climates. They can be brought in during the winter where they might rebloom. I have had gift azaleas last several years when taken out in the summer and brought indoors in the fall to protect them from cold temperatures. They tend to bloom in the fall and sometimes again in midwinter. If they are

not repotted, they need some fertilizer. Either way, they do tend to fade out over time as they get fewer leaves and some of the branches die. Email questions to Jeff Rugg at info@ greenerview.com. COPYRIGHT 2024 JEFF RUGG DISTRIBUTED BY CREATORS

The Moon is Falling! BY DENNIS MAMMANA Week of Feb. 18-24, 2024 In the lush garden of Woolsthorpe Manor in Lincolnshire, England, grows a lone apple tree. This is not just any old apple tree but the very tree where it is said that, in the summer of 1666, Isaac Newton watched an apple fall and was inspired to develop his theory of gravity as an invisible force that pulls everything toward the Earth. It’s a wonderful story, but is it just a legend, or is there some truth to it? Newton himself communicated this discovery to several acquaintances, including the French philosopher and writer Voltaire. And, quite frankly, I believe it. After all, here’s a guy who invented calculus, an entire field of advanced mathematics, just so he could understand the movements of the moon and planets. And then he turned 26! Yeah, the guy was a genius, no question about it, and many folks consider him to be the most brilliant scientist who ever lived. But when you see the waxing gibbous moon hanging above us this week, you may think he was mistaken. I mean, if Newton was right about gravity, shouldn’t the moon fall to Earth? The answer, it turns out, is rather simple -- so simple that it took a genius like Newton to figure it out. The moon is

falling to Earth, but since it’s also moving on its own, it never hits the ground. Confused? No need to be. Newton explained it clearly with a wonderful analogy in his famous three-volume work titled “Philosophae Naturalis Principia Mathematica,” more commonly known as the “Principia.” Imagine a cannon, for example, on a high mountain. Fire the cannon and the cannonball will eventually fall to the ground. Fire it faster and the projectile will go farther but will still eventually hit the ground. No surprise there. But what if you fired the projectile so fast that, as it falls, the Earth curves away from it at the same rate? It would never hit the ground but would continue to circle the globe. In other words, it would be in orbit. Newton’s principles of gravitation help us understand the motions of everything from baseballs to rockets to planets. Now, it’s true that in the early 20th century, Albert Einstein, another stunningly brilliant scientist, devised a more refined explanation of gravitation in which he describes it not as an attractive force but as a warping of space that causes bodies to move as they do. But Newton’s laws still hold for everything we see in our everyday world, including the moon. That the moon is moving on its own is why it never falls to Earth. If you don’t

believe it, go outside and check for yourself this week. Since the moon completes one orbit around our planet every month, that means that it should change its position eastward against the more distant stars by about 12 or 13 degrees each night. Notice where the moon appears and which stars are nearby, and on the next

night at around the same time, check it out again. Thanks to Isaac Newton, you won’t need an apple tree or calculus to discover why the moon doesn’t come crashing down! Visit Dennis Mammana at dennismmmana.com. COPYRIGHT 2024 CREATORS.COM

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We hadn’t had the new microwave that long when, all of a sudden, it decided it just didn’t want to microwave anymore. “You had one job,” I said to the microwave, chastising it after it failed to reheat some leftovers. “Is that really so hard?” Naturally, I had no idea what went into making a microwave microwave. I assumed it probably had something to do with the sun, since it used microwaves, and maybe also radio waves or ultraviolet rays, and therefore there was surely a solar panel installed somewhere that made it work, as well as a transistor radio and sunscreen. Since I had no experience with microwaves or radio waves or UV waves (except that one time when I was 7 and I got a really bad sunburn), I thought this was all well out of my limited range of appliance repair knowledge and decided to call in a professional. I looked online for a repairman in my area and chose Mike’s Microwave

repair because it had a number of good reviews and also, Mike and Microwave both begin with an M, and I like alliteration. I had to wait two weeks for Mike to show up because apparently, there was a sudden epidemic of microwave deaths at the same time that mine pooped out. It was like some kind of microwave flu that must have been transmitted over the airwaves, or maybe the radio waves. I couldn’t be certain. By the time Mike finally arrived, I was beside myself. I was a child of the microwave generation and never realized that food could also be reheated in an actual oven, so for two weeks I ate cold leftovers and brooded about how difficult life was without a microwave. “I think it might be the fuse,” said Mike when he finally arrived and did triage on my microwave. “It should be an easy fix, but there’s a chance I might have to do open oven surgery. I need you to sign a release.” “A release?” I said. “For what?” “Acknowledging that the appliance

was not functioning when I arrived and nothing I did caused it to further malfunction.” “Fine,” I said and signed the form. “But before you do anything, you should try pointing the satellite dish in a different direction to see if that solves the problem, because not only is the microwave broken, but also, our TV isn’t getting very good reception.” He looked at me like I was one burner short of a stovetop. “They have nothing to do with each other.” “What?” I said. “Your microwave and your TV,” he said. “Completely unrelated.” “Got it,” I said. “But could you check the TV when you’re done with the microwave, anyway?” “I only do kitchen appliances,” he said. “But the TV is in the kitchen,” I replied. Then I recalled that the ad said Mike’s Microwaves, and not Mike’s Microwaves and TVs, so I decided to let it go.

I watched the one TV channel that worked well while Mike did surgery on the microwave. But when I decided to switch channels, all of a sudden, at the exact same time, the microwave whirred to life. “Hah!” I yelled. “I fixed the microwave!” “No, you didn’t,” said Mike. “I did. I put in a new fuse.” “I’m not so sure, Mike,” I said assuredly. “I was on CNN and when I switched to HGTV, the microwave started to work again.” “I told you, they’re not related,” he argued. I shrugged. “If you want to believe that, that’s fine,” I said. “I don’t want to make waves.” 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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3 plum tomatoes, cut into 1⁄4-inch-thick slices Cooking spray 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 4) Place crust on a baking sheet. Spread vegetable mixture evenly over crust, leaving a 1⁄2-inch border. Arrange chicken over vegetable mixture; sprinkle evenly with cheese. Arrange tomatoes over cheese, and lightly coat with cooking spray. 5) Bake at 375° F for 25 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and tomatoes are softened. Sprinkle with parsley. Cut pizza into 6 wedges.

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From left: Mannat V. Jain, Soham Bera, Roisin Pfaff, Alicia Zhang, Gracie Krawiec, Simone Oustatcher, Amy Xiao and Terence Cooke were honored as Adelphi University Prize for Leadership recipients. Photo courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

Eight Garden City High School students were awarded with the Adelphi University Prize for Leadership. This award is given to high school juniors who exhibit academic excellence and display strong leadership skills through volunteer service. Congratulations to these amazing winners who are making a difference in their communities: Soham Bera, Terence Cooke, Mannat V. Jain, Gracie Krawiec, Simone Oustatcher, Roisin Pfaff, Amy Xiao and Alicia Zhang. Award winners receive $1,000, an inscribed award, two tuition-free courses at Adelphi University and Adelphi University library privileges.

GC Girl Scouts win the “Souper Bowl” The Garden City Association of Girl Scouts hosted the “Souper Bowl” on Saturday, February 10. Ambassador Troop 1322 organized and sponsored the event. Girl Scouts and community members were encouraged to take the challenge to tackle hunger. Over 45 Girl Scouts and many community members participated in the challenge donating hundreds of non-perishable food items to the Mary Brennan INN. Troop 1322 thanks the Garden City Association of Girl Scouts and the Garden City community for their support, as well as Walsh Messenger Service for donating their time and vehicle to help transport the donations. The girls look forward to next year’s “Souper” Bowl tradition.

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Troop 1322 members volunteering at the Souper Bowl: Grace Dennis, Simone Oustatcher, Grace Power, Juliana Mitchell, Madeline Mitchell, Ava Sethi, Daniela Fabrizi, Maddie O’Brien. Missing from picture: Sofia Sanita, Amelia Rom

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College Notes

Richard Longo Jr has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester at the College of Engineering at Villanova University. Richard is majoring in mechanical engineering and double minoring in business and cybersecurity. Full time students in the College of Engineering must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 during the semester to be eligible. n

Zachary Ortiz of Garden City was named to the Dean’s List at Johns Hopkins University for the Fall 2023 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List for academic excellence at JHU’s Krieger School of Arts & Sciences, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or above in a program of at least 14 credits with at least 12 graded credits. Zachary is in his senior year and is majoring in Public Health. n

Sophia Ortiz was named to the Binghamton, Decker School of Nursing’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 Semester. To qualify for this honor, students must have an overall grade point average of at least 3.5. n

Philip Hess, Chaminade 2023 graduate, has achieved Dean’s List with an average of 3.8 for his first semester

at Northeastern University. Classes included Calculus, micro-economics, anthropology and other subjects. n

Lana Hess, GC High School 2020 graduate, has achieved her second perfect 4.0 during the 2023 fall semester at Washington & Lee University. Classes included biochemistry, advanced Latin Literature and other subjects. n

Alyssa Barone of Garden City, was one of 814 SUNY Cortland students who earned President’s List honors for the Fall 2023 semester. Alyssa is studying Business Economics. To qualify for the President’s List, students must earn a grade of A- or better in each of their classes while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more. n

The following area students were named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2023 semester at Quinnipiac University: Francesca Distefano Brianna Powers* Cara Rumsey* To qualify for the dean’s list, students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 with no grade lower than C. Names followed by an asterisk denotes with honors. n

SUNY New Paltz announces its

Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester, a recognition for students who excel academically and earn at least a 3.3 grade-point average in a semester with a full-time course load. The following Garden City residents were so honored: Alexandra Ortiz, Miles Rust, Paige Sanacora, Joaquin Seneque n

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. Caroline McLoughlin, School of Business, Dean’s List Hillary Shirley, College of Letters and Science, Dean’s List Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the dean at the close of each semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must complete a minimum of 12 graded degree credits in that semester. n

Gianna Ingersoll of Garden City, was recently named to the President’s List at The State University of New York at Potsdam. Ingersoll, whose major is Music Business, was among 809 students who were honored for academic excellence in the Fall 2023 semester. To achieve the honor of being on the President’s List, each student must

have satisfactorily completed 12 numerically-graded semester hours, with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. n

Kelly O’Neill, a member of the Class of 2025 from Garden City, has been named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List at Stonehill College. To qualify for this honor, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have successfully completed all courses for which they were registered. n

Renee Bauer of Garden City was named to the Saint Mary’s College Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. To earn this academic honor at Saint Mary’s, a student must achieve a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.6 on a 4.0 scale, have a minimum of 12 graded credit hours, no incompletes, and no grades lower than a C. n

Bucknell University has released the dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2023-24 academic year: Alexa Andron, 2027, Undeclared Demi Bransfield, 2025, Psychology Juliana Brivio, 2024, Psychology Isabel Byrnes, 2027, Undeclared Kyle Carney, 2025, Business Analytics Julianne Durnan, 2024, Political Science

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Caitie Eckna, 2024, International Relations Henry Gibbons, 2027, Undeclared James McNally, 2024, Finance Gwen Poole, 2024, Markets, Innovation & Design Dylan Pughe, 2027, Undeclared Management A student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to receive dean’s list recognition. n

Nazareth University is proud to announce that Salvatore Ingrassia of Garden City, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester. A student’s grade point average must be at least 3.5 or above, and they must complete 12 credit hours of graded work that semester in order to be included on the dean’s list at Nazareth. n

Maya Costa has been named to the Siena College Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. Costa is from Garden City. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student’s grade point average for the semester must be between 3.5 and 3.89. n

Garden City residents were among more than 1,600 students named to The University of Scranton’s Dean’s List for the 2023 fall semester. The Dean’s List recognizes students for academic excellence. A student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hours during the semester to make the Dean’s List. The students are: Thomas A. DiBello, a freshman biochemistry, cell, molecular biology major in the University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Grace E. Flood, a freshman psychology major in the University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Molly R. McGuinness, a sophomore communication science and disorders major in the University’s Panuska College of Professional Studies. Grace E. Ascher, a junior nursing major in the University’s Panuska College of Professional Studies. Katelyn A. Avitabile, a junior health administration major in the University’s Panuska College of Professional Studies. Emily A. Butler, a senior health administration major in the University’s Panuska College of Professional Studies. Mary G. Haggerty, a senior occupational therapy major in the University’s Panuska College of Professional Studies. Jack C. Ryan, a senior liberal studies major in the University’s Panuska College of Professional Studies. n

Sela Scarangella was named to the Siena College President’s List for the Fall 2023 Semester. Scarangella is from Garden City. The President’s List requires a 3.9 grade point average or higher.

Katharine Jushchenko of Garden City graduated Distinction in History with a degree in History - BA from James Madison University during commencement exercises in December 2023. n

James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students made the dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester. Julia Brown of Garden City who is majoring in Elementary Education - BS. Katharine Jushchenko of Garden City who is majoring in History - BA. n

College of Charleston congratulates more than 3,500 students who were named to the President’s List and the Dean’s List for Fall 2023. The following Garden City students were honored: Caroline Schieck was named to the Dean’s List (Distinguished). Schieck is majoring in Communication. Shay Shafran was named to the Dean’s List (Distinguished). Shafran is majoring in Marketing. Sara Robayo was named to the Dean’s List (Distinguished). Robayo is majoring in Psychology. To qualify for Dean’s List (Distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.500 or higher and complete a minimum of 12 semester hours. n

Chris Blum of Garden City was named to the Dean’s List at St. Olaf College for the Fall 2023 semester. The student is the child of Philip and Christine Blum. n

The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the Fall 2023 Dean’s List. The following Garden City students were honored: Riley De Gearo, Stephen Debany, Jonas Feingold, Aidan Magnotta, Jennifer Morgan, Athena Weisenburger To be included on the Dean’s List, full-time students must have completed 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable during a semester and achieved at least a 3.30 quality point average. n

Katherine Ober was named to The University of Alabama Deans List for fall semester 2023. Students with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) were named to the Dean’s List.. n

Seton Hall University is pleased to announce Bridget Kenney of Garden City, has qualified for the Fall 2023 Dean’s List. After the close of every semester, undergraduate students completing all courses with a GPA of 3.4, with no grades lower than “C”, qualify for the Dean’s List. n

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announced students that the following Garden City students were named to the Fall 2023 Honor Roll lists, including Dean’s Honor Roll. Blakely Trapani, majoring in Health and Physical Education, is one of the students on the Dean’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-3.74. Colin Walsh, majoring in Integrated Marketing Comm., is one of the students on the Dean’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-3.74. In order to be eligible for honor roll designation, a student must have completed at least 12 graded hours for the semester and may not be on academic probation during the semester. n

More than 600 Hofstra University students earned degrees in Fall 2023. Students from Garden City include: Vincent Aversa, who studied Accounting Liam Muldoon, who studied Management n

The following Garden City students have been named to the University of Delaware Fall 2023 Dean’s List: Hailey Chicco, Julia Ford, Krista Fuentes, Christian Genussa, Megan Gewert, Vanessa Marchhar, Meghan Monaco, Nicole Morales, Mary Mulvihill, and Catherine Sullivan To meet eligibility requirements for the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a GPA of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale) for the semester. n

More than 2,800 students earned recognition for academic excellence on the SUNY Cortland Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. The Dean’s List is the highest ranking for undergraduate students in their respective academic areas of the university. Students must earn a minimum 3.3 grade point average for the semester to make the list. Among those Garden City residents who were honored were: Sara Aquino - Early Childhood and Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 6) Susan Asciutto - Inclusive Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) Alyssa Barone - Business Economics Hannah Barry - Criminology Sophia Boccio - Biochemistry Bryan Freel - Psychology Jack Levi - Adolescence Education: Social Studies and History Ella Marchignoli - Exercise Science Bianca Trunfio - Adolescence Education: Mathematics n

The University at Buffalo has named 4,017 students to the fall 2023 dean’s list. The following Garden City residents were honred: Michael Borgese Jenna Going

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College Notes

To qualify for the dean’s list, fulltime undergraduate students must demonstrate academic excellence by earning a grade point average of at least 3.600 while completing a minimum of 15 or more UB credit hours, of which 12 are graded (A-F) credits. n

Emma Heath of Garden City made the Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester. n

The following Garden City residents were recently named to the Dean’s List at the College of William & Mary for the fall 2023 semester: Jack Schmatz Anastasia Shaw In order to achieve Dean’s List status, a full-time degree seeking undergraduate student must take at least 12 credit hours and earn a 3.6 Quality Point Average during the semester. n

Kelly Brennan, of Garden City, earned dean’s list honors at The University of Tampa for the Fall 2023 semester. Brennan is a Junior majoring in Public Health BS. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher to be eligible for the dean’s list. n

Purchase College announced that more than 1,300 students were named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher and taken a minimum of 12 credits. . The following Garden City students have been named to the Dean’s List: Lilah Koszalka Sarah McDonald Sam White n

Emmanuel College in Boston has named Elizabeth Derderian of Garden City to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, Emmanuel students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for a 16-credit semester. n

Grace Marcino from Garden City, was being named to the President’s List at Saint Francis University. Marcino, majoring in Mathematics, was among 801 students who earned a spot on one of the honors lists for the Fall 2023 semester. To earn an President’s list distinction a student must have full-time status with a quality point average of 4.000 on 12 or more credits during a single semester, with no continuing or incomplete grades.

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THE MAYOR’S UPDATE mcarterflanagan@gardencityny.net From page 24

New Deputy Village Treasurer

The Board has appointed Yuetwa Cheng to serve as Deputy Village Treasurer. Ms. Cheng has over 15 years of finance and accounting experience in various roles. Most recently, she served as Chief Financial Officer at a global executive search firm where she performed various functions, including budgeting, forecasting, audit compliance and more. She holds an MBA in accounting as well as a CPA. “I believe she will make an excellent addition to the Village’s Finance Department and we are very excited to welcome her,” Village Treasurer Irene Woo said.

Public Hearing March 7

The Board will hold a public hearing

on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. regarding a Local Law for maintenance of vacant buildings and establishment of vacant building and real property in default registries. We want to give the Building Department the tools to address these issues throughout the Village.

Building Department Activity for January

Building Superintendent Giuseppe Giovanniello reported the following Department activity for January: • 266 building inspections performed • 52 permits issued • $82,000 in fees collected • 62 grease trap inspections performed; received compliance for 12. This is an ongoing process throughout

the year.

Volunteer Day at the GC Sanctuary

Join the Garden City Bird Sanctuary on Monday, February 19, at 12:00 p.m. for its first pre-season Volunteer Day. Residents will be helping gets the GCBS ready for its 29th year. Volunteers are needed to help with trimming bushes and trees, wedding, removing dead shrubs and more. Contact the GCBS at thegardencitybirdsanctuary@gmail. com for more information and to sign up.

Happening in Garden City

Sunday, February 18th 9:30 a.m. Pickleball at the Field House. Nominal fee. 2:45 p.m. Family Fun Time at the Field House

Tuesday, February 20th 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Grievance Day at Village Hall. 7:30 p.m. Board of Trustees meeting at Village Hall and via Zoom. 10:00 a.m. SAT/ACT Practice Exam at the Library. Must register. 7:00 p.m. Adult Coloring at the Library. Must register. Thursday, February 22nd 11:15 a.m. Mat Yoga with Maggie at the Senior Center. Call 385-8006 for further information. Friday, February 23rd 9:00 a.m. Spring Pastel Class at Cluett Hall. Must register. 3:00 p.m. Teen Gamers Program at the Library. Must register.

THE OFFICE CAT From page 25 Police and Firefighters responded to four locations for fire alarms, which were all determined to be set in error.

GCPD responded to a residence for a fire alarm and determined the cause to be burnt food.

Moped tickets On February 10th a Transverse Road moped operator was charged with unlicensed operation, passing a Stop sign, and unregistered auto.

Multiple violations A Clinton Road truck driver was charged with driving in a no commercial vehicle zone between 9 pm and 6 am, as well as unregistered vehicle, insufficient lighting, and switched license plates on February 11th.

Where there’s fake smoke Police and firefighters responded to Old Country Road for a fire alarm on February 10th. They found the cause to be a DJ’s smoke machine.

Excessive speed On February 11th a Clinton Road motorist was charged with unlicensed operation and excessive speed.

Truck tickets On February 10th a Clinton Road truck driver was charged with driving in a no commercial vehicle zone between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., improper license plates, and defective lighting. Burnt food On February 11th the GCFD and

Bang and run Garden City Police investigated a report of youths banging on doors on Mulberry Avenue and then running away on February 11th. No fire On February 11th Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a residence for a fire alarm and determined it

was set in error. Malfunctioning boiler Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a Franklin Avenue building for a carbon monoxide alarm on February 12th. Firefighters discovered the cause to be a malfunctioning boiler and shut it down to render the area safe. There were no reported injuries. Hit and run On February 12th a maroon sedan reportedly left the scene after colliding into a vehicle on Rockaway Avenue. Unlicensed operation On February 12th a Clinton Road motorist was charged with unlicensed operation, speeding, and operating a cell phone while driving. Vehicle scratched Multiple scratches were found on a vehicle parked in a private Franklin Avenue parking garage on February 12th.

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Unauthorized account On February 12th a victim reported that their identity was stolen and used to open an unauthorized cell phone account. Youths on mopeds Two youths on mopeds were cited for unsafe traffic violations in the vicinity of St. Paul’s Field on February 12th. Alarm malfunction Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to Adelphi University on February 13th for a fire alarm and determined the cause to be a system malfunction. Scam alert On February 13th a resident received a call from someone who requested her social security number so that packages in El Paso, Texas, could be delivered to her residence. The resident realized it was a scam and hung up.

From page 1 teens. After John Wilton mentioned his letter, Trustee Ed Finneran referenced the Promenades as “an issue that we need to discuss on the Board.” He flatly asked Wilton about the timing needed to make preparations for the Promenades. In recent years they had run from the week following the Belmont Festival (usually the second weekend of June) through the middle of September. “What timing issues do we face and when would you like to have a decision on what the Board is thinking about?” Finneran asked. Wilton responded that he needs the two week timeframe to work on insurance for the summer Promenade series, but he has many bands willing to work with the Chamber and village for the lineup of Fridays. Not discussed by Village officials or Wilton last Thursday is that in December, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York Racing Association announced that due to ongoing construction at Belmont Park the 2024 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival will be held upstate at Saratoga, from June 6th through 9th. For the first time ever Saratoga and not Long Island will host the Belmont Stakes – the third leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown. John Wilton told Trustee Finneran and the Board, “You’ve read the sentiments of the Chamber’s members in our correspondence, and the sooner, the better. We can put the pieces in place quickly if need be. There was a deeply thought-out review which communicates between businesses along Seventh Street, and also communicating with some of our Promenade sponsors who are the ones to provide necessary funding to offset the carrying costs to make them a successful set of events. We did not yet reach out to our biggest sponsors such as Adelphi University and NYU-Langone Health but we went to smaller sponsors to see what their responses were. But whatever the Board’s decision is, we will abide by it,” he explained. Tommy Ryan, a restaurateur of a few Seventh Street staples, including Leo’s Tavern, and the former Walk Street and Culinary Heights locations, also addressed the Board. Ryan said he spoke not only as a local business owner but a resident of Garden City for over a dozen years. “I truly believe Friday Night Promenades are not only good for the village and the families of Garden City but for the businesses. What happened over a couple of weeks last summer should not impact what this great event will be going forward, something that everyone puts so much positive energy into. I feel as a business owner I’ve taken the time and effort to make the town a better place, and for my fami-

ly, and a big part of that is the Friday Night Promenades. Last summer as a business owner, by taking it away from us every other week it greatly hurt us,” Ryan explained to the Board. He noted that the Garden City residents including young people who grew up in the village and return to work in his restaurants, as well as single parents “and people who just need jobs” will be negatively impacted by less earnings and tips if the Promenade season is abbreviated again. “I look for some guidance as to what the Board is looking to do with the Promenade events. If myself or any other local business owner can be of any help as you make this decision, please reach out to us,” Ryan advised. Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan immediately thanked Ryan for offering his comments, and she noted that the conversation with business owners was part of the Board’s process in its decision for the abbreviated 2023 season. “I’ve always been a huge fan of our Promenades and I went to every one of them last year. It was a really tough decision when we had to stop them (last August) and I would love to talk with you more and hear some ideas, and brainstorm to bring something great back. Mr. Wilton and I spoke about considerations for how the village can do the Promenades without the problems that came along, and if there’s a way to organize this without the negatives and safety issues that occurred. I am happy to meet and talk about why we had to stop the Promenades last year, if you are not fully aware,” the mayor said. Ryan noted that Friday Night Promenades have been continuously part of the summer in Garden City for a decade. The owner of Pizzeria G shared a brief public comment and said he looks forward to meeting with village officials to help outline and organize this year’s Promenade season. One of the reasons the restaurant opened on Seventh Street is the crowds observed during prior years’ successful Promenades. As the Board meeting drew to a close, he promised to share his thoughts with trustees “with more pizza and less people” in the room. Michael Pantano, a village resident and owner of Pantano’s DOZ Bagels – a new bagel shop on Seventh Street – spoke at the Board of Trustees’ meeting last Thursday night. He said once his family, which includes two children, became a part of the community, the clear go-to for all parents in summer time was a Friday Night Promenade, with the many activities and entertainment options from live music to the face painting and a balloon artist. “I opened our shop on Seventh Street because I wanted to benefit in being a part of our business and overall community and the local town atmosphere. As

a business owner and a village resident I can not understand how you (the Board) could take away the Promenades. It makes absolutely no sense! Was it due to kids running around and causing a ruckus? Isn’t this why we have law enforcement?” Pantano asked. As the mayor reiterated the offer to speak with him and other business owners on Seventh Street about the Promenade season, he said the whole point he is making is that safety is the responsibility of the village government and police force. Mayor Carter Flanagan noted “public safety is why we had to cancel the last few Promenades” of 2023, and Pantano was surprised to hear that explanation. “So you can’t keep the Promenades and public safe from kids running around? So we lose the Promenades because of the kids? That is unacceptable. As residents, are we supposed to feel safe in Garden City if there are kids running around and you’re telling me you can’t control them?” he asked. Trustee Finneran responded that the issue is more complicated and larger than children causing disturbances or running around the closed street. “I do not know how you define ‘kids’ but it was not just kids. As the mayor has said, we will be having further conversations and we’ll share with you the number of weeks that there were hundreds of kids and issues. We have some time to decide what we want to do, and we will discuss this and ultimately decide to do what is best for everybody,” he told Pantano. Trustee Michele Harrington asked the business owners to not look at the current situation in planning for the 2024 season through such a negative lens. She said the trustees recognize the value the Promenade season contributes to Garden City. “The mayor and I were at the table for the Environmental Advisory Board at a lot of the Promenades last summer,

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Chamber, businesses advocate return of Promenades

so we were in the midst of the activities. We all like the Promenades, we enjoy them and think it is really good for the village. I would not take it as this is so negative because I think the Board would like to work with businesses and try to figure out the ways to make it happen this year. If there’s any way to make it happen, I think we will make it happen,” Harrington said. Trustee Bruce Torino drew upon his experience in a legal career spanning half a century and shared that the GCPD would be required to have two officers attend to any one minor that is apprehended as a result of any incident at a Promenade. Therefore, if 20 youths were to be taken into the GCPD’s custody the situation would arise that 40 police officers would be needed for just this event/situational response, and that would leave the force barren to patrol and protect the rest of Garden City on a Friday night in summer. Torino said considerations need to be shared between the village officials, GCPD and business owners. “We are ever-mindful of your comments but there are more dynamics there. Things are not always what they appear to be,” he told Pantano and other business owners. Minutes after the Board’s February 8 meeting concluded, Pantano told The Garden City News that if the summer Promenade season were to be established similar to the weekly format in 2022 and prior years, he would be keeping the eatery open for extended hours on Friday late afternoons and evenings. “We have much more than just bagels with a great variety of sandwiches, burgers, salads, side dishes and dessert. I would be glad to stay open on every Promenade night for the exposure. As a parent of two kids, it’s one of the most fun things to do for the families in Garden City and we want to help everyone have a great time,” he explained.

Board of Ed begins prep for May school budget vote From page 1 one year to the next. The tax levy cap takes various factors into account, including the consumer price index (CPI), tax base growth, capital tax levy and payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) projections. Right now, Garden City is proposing a tax levy increase of 2.54%, or $2,173,947. The official budget proposal has not been shared but is expected to be ready for the next Board of Education meeting on February 27, followed by a series of additional budget development-centric meetings through May’s election. All

initial numbers and projections are broken down on the District’s website. The 2024 bond vote took place the same night, so the board ended its session and reconvened to discuss results later that evening. A statement released by the District states, “Thank you to all residents who participated in the district’s bond referendum vote. The referendum was approved by 637 yes votes to 207 no votes. The district will keep the community updated on the progress of the projects as we move forward. Thank you again for your support and for voting despite the winter storm!”

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GC Grapplers Youth Wrestling season update

2023-24 Garden City Grapplers and coaches. The GC Grapplers youth wrestling program began its second “reboot” season in early December 2023. Seventy wrestlers from kindergarten to 8th grade joined the action this 2023-24 season, with three groups arranged by age and skill each practicing twice per week in the high school wrestling room. Throughout this season, our return and beginner Grapplers have competed in weekend tournaments across Nassau and Suffolk counties, including in Long Beach, Wantagh, Massapequa, Bethpage, Lindenhurst, Kings Park, and Bay Shore. On February 4, a number of Grapplers competed at the NY-USA Wrestling Nassau County Championships, all earning AllCounty honors: Theo Ganas (1st), Eli Kong (2nd), Keegan Fitzpatrick (2nd), Caiden Moskowitz (2nd), Nate

Kong (3rd), Ryan Bozelli (3rd), Owen Sampson (4th), Powers Dell’Olio (5th). Theo Ganas took home third consecutive Nassau County title and has his eyes set on a NY-USAW State championship this weekend. On February 7, Keegan Fitzpatrick participated in the Nassau v. Suffolk Long Island challenge in Lindenhurst, and bested Suffolk County’s top brass in a statement win. Individual accomplishments aside, one of the season’s greatest highlights took place on Monday, February 12, when the Grapplers hosted a 5-way meet at GC Middle School joined by the Cold Spring Harbor, Plainedge, Locust Valley and Lynbrook youth wrestling programs. The Grapplers took the mats directly after the Middle School team completed its impressive meet against Oyster Bay. Several young Grapplers wres-

Grapplers cheer on Aiden Campon at home meet hosted at GC Middle School.

Kindergartener Killian Ganas flexes after going 4-0 at his first tournament in Bethpage. tled in their very first match in front of a packed house on their home turf, with their teammates cheering them on (enthusiastically) mat side. GCHS Varsity wrestlers also volunteered to work the scoring tables, helping make this a genuine team wrestling meet and truly memorable experi-

ence for the boys. The Grapplers now enter the final stretch of post-season regional and state level tournaments before the season concludes on March 15. Best of luck to those still competing! Stay tuned in these pages for a final post-season update!

First graders Luke Linchitz (left), Quinn Dell’Olio (right) compete at beginner tournament in Kings Park.

In its last meet of the 2023–24 season the Boys Fencing team beat rival Hewlett High School on January 31, 15-12 in a closely contested match. The boys started strong with two

Henry Conlon at the strip.

Celebrating the winning bout.

Marc Tosi with Coach Brajdic.

The team at the start of the season. Top row: Connor Davan, Keathon Ho, Stephen Cowie, Justin Rivera, Matteo Schettino, Marc Tosi, Ronan Comerford and Wallace Lieu. Bottom row: Trey Plastaras, Colin Chan, Will Stone and Henry Conlon.

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Boys Fencing beats Hewlett in final meet

wins from sabers and co-captains Stephen Cowie and Matteo Schettino. Cowie added another win for the evening and Schettino had a strong showing with two more wins helping Garden City beat Hewlett. This was followed by a win from foil captain Trey Plastaras who again swept his bouts at a meet for the 27th time this season. Marc Tosi won a triumphant bout and in a strategic move by Hewlett, two of their best foils were subbed out at the last moment to avoid fencing Plastaras. Their strategy was “foiled” by sophomore Henry Conlon in a thrilling win against one of their best fencers. Épée Justin Rivera added a win as did épée Connor Davan in his last meet as a senior. The most exciting moment came when épée Ronan Comerford clinched the meet with the winning bout for the second time this year. It was a fantastic end to the season and the boys thank Coach Brajdic for his guidance and hard work.

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Griffin, Cohen reach county quarterfinals

N. Griffin was Garden City’s first “blood rounder” since 2020. With freshman Eric Chen picking up a late at-large bid, Garden City sent a total of nine wrestlers to the County Championships at Hofstra University last Saturday. GC was led by junior captain Nick Griffin (131 lbs) and sophomore Gabe Cohen (145 lbs), who both advanced to the quarterfinals before sustaining their first loss. Also, winning at least one match were Chen (116 lbs), freshman Matteo Ingrassia (152 lbs), and sophomore Zach Olson (285 lbs). Griffin, a three-time county qualifier, now has an impressive eight career wins at the tournament to his credit. Rebounding from two tough losses in the qualifying tournament, he was unseeded at counties and proceeded to record a convincing win over the 9th seed from Freeport, followed by a narrow 5-4 victory over his 8th seeded opponent from Hicksville. This set up

a match with the eventual champion (top-ranked Joe Clem from Wantagh) and for the first time all season Griffin was pinned in this quarterfinal matchup. From there, he moved over to the consolation bracket and gutted out another 5-4 win in three overtime periods over a Long Beach wrestler. This last win meant Griffin had advanced to the “blood round” on Sunday morning — or one win away from securing a top-six and all-county finish. No Garden City wrestler had been this far in the tournament since Tyler DeSena won the 160 lb weight class in 2020. Unfortunately, this last match didn’t go Griffin’s way and he departed with a well-earned top-eight designation. Cohen entered the tournament as the 13th seed and pinned his foe from Syosset in the first period. Next up was a huge test versus the 4th seeded wrestler from Oceanside and he registered

Ingrassia shakes hands before getting his hand raised for the win versus Roslyn.

Cohen in his opening round match-up against a Syosset wrestler. an upset in a tight 4-3 match. That set up a quarterfinal duel with the 5th seed from East Meadow where Cohen gave it his all but couldn’t muster enough offense in a 4-1 defeat. Though his final match in the consolation bracket ended in defeat, winning twice at the county championships is a huge accomplishment for a sophomore making his first appearance. Other highlights from the action included Chen picking up a win in the consolation bracket after having to face the top-seeded wrestler in his first match, unseeded Ingrassia knocking off the 14th seed in his opening bout, and Olson recording two wins by pin before being eliminated to end his first season with the team. Also competing for Trojans were freshman Vin Lattuca (108 lbs), junior Jack Cicione (160 lbs), senior James Imperial (190 lbs), and freshman Luke Agrippina (215

lbs). Congratulations to all of the boys on a very successful season. Lots of team and individual accomplishments that set a nice foundation for the 202425 campaign. In a final wrestling note, Garden City’s Luke Griffin, a Chaminade junior, won the 101 lb weight class at the NY State Catholic Championship held at St. Anthony’s in South Huntington last weekend. Competing against teams representing 19 schools from as far away as Buffalo, the top-seeded Griffin defeated wrestlers from Archbishop Stepinac, St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute, and St. Francis before registering a first period pin against his opponent from Staten Island’s Monsignor Farrell. With the win, he will be Chaminade’s lone representative at the NY State Public High School tournament in Albany on February 23–24.

GC head coach Beihoff along with coaches Murphy, Rivera, and Hepworth at the Nassau County Championships.

Coach Patrick Roy leading the Islanders practice session this week. BY TONY SENA The New York Islanders have continued to improve in the standings over the past three weeks since Patrick Roy has been named the new head coach. Roy has been very instructional in helping the team tighten up the defense and preventing turnovers in their own end. Roy has also challenged the team to be more aggressive with penalty killing and clearing the defensive zone. The practice sessions at the Northwell Ice Center have been very focused and intense and the team has responded with some exciting wins. Captain Anders Lee said

that “we need to come out strong every game and play with sixty minutes of determination.” On Sunday afternoon, February 18 at 3:00 p.m., the Islanders take on their cross town rivals, the New York Rangers, at the UBS arena in Elmont. This promises to be a very pivotal game as it will be the first time this season the two teams will face-off against each other. The competitive rivalry between these two teams in one of the best in sports. It will be the first time that head coach Patrick Roy experiences one of these classic battles. Let’s Go Islanders!

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Trey Plastaras and Marguerite Santos, Garden City High School Fencing captains and medalists at County Championships. The Nassau County Individual Fencing Championships were held on Saturday, February 3, at Cold Spring Harbor High School. The top 12 fencers in the county, in their respective weapon and gender, qualified for the event based on their win percentage during the season. This qualification earned them All-County Honors. The fencers from Garden City High School who qualified and earned AllCounty Honors were: • Trey Plastaras, Junior: AllCounty First Team/ Men’s Foil; • Marguerite Santos, Senior: All-County Second Team/ Women’s Saber • Julia Cherchever, Senior:

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