The Garden City News (2/24/23)

THE SCREAMING EAGLES

Garden City hires new Water Superintendent

BY RIKKI MASSAND

For the first time in almost eight years, the Village of Garden City has a superintendent for the Water & Sewer Department, as the Board of Trustees confirmed the appointment of Stanley J. Carey, a former employee of consultants H2M Architects + Engineers.

Carey has been serving as a senior Water Plant consultant for H2M and previously he served as superintendent of the Massapequa Water District between 2010 and 2021. The last Water superintendent to serve the village was Frank Koch, and the position has remained vacant since his departure in April of 2015.

Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi briefly reviewed Carey’s credentials to the board during its meeting, and noted the importance of the hire. In his role with H2M, Carey has worked with Garden City’s Water Department for the better part of the past year.

“He has provided the much-needed expertise and support for the many interrelated activities that make up day-to-day water operations, including the New York State Department of Health and Nassau County Department of Health regulatory requirements, as well as input into the many capital projects we have been working through. With the appoint-

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Famous step-dancer to perform

BY GARY SIMEONE

A famous American step-dancer and choreographer, will take to the stage of Adelphi University on Saturday, March 11th, to show off her elaborate Irish dancing skills.

Cara Butler, who grew up in Mineola and attended Wheatley High School, is part of the StepCrew, an Irish dance crew featuring a combination of Irish, Tap and Ottawa Valley step-dancing.

Butler said the group is

the only show of its kind to feature all three dances intertwined into one show.

“I’m very excited to bring this show home, it’s been a long time coming,” said Butler, who lives in Ontario, Canada. “We started our tour in 2008, and besides the Covid years, we have brought our show to all of Europe, Japan and the Canadian provinces.”

Butler said that her mother, Josephine, hailed from Ireland, and was instrumental in getting her and her older sister, Jean,

involved in Irish dancing from a young age.

“I started dancing with the Donny Golden Irish Dancing School, located here on Long Island, when I was six years old. I competed in and won five regional and six national championships in my early dancing career.”

She started touring professionally in the dance world after high school, and eventually linked up with the Chieftains, a traditional Irish folk-band, who have See page 44

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hears about Adelphi geothermal energy plant

BY RIKKI MASSAND

At the Garden City Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) meeting on Wednesday February 15, Adelphi University’s Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management Robert Shipley, a resident of Garden City, presented news and updates on the university’s geothermal energy projects and initiatives.

In 2000, Adelphi was planning to build its first new, three-story residence hall – the first to go up on campus since the 1970s. It was then that the opportunity came up for the university to include geothermal heating and cooling measures and new energy-efficient HVAC. Shipley said Adelphi partnered with LIPA (which is now PSEG Long Island) as the power company funded the research and engineering study to highlight capital costs in doing geothermal over conventional HVAC.

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All stick, no carrot

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent proposal to allow the state to override local zoning laws is overreach and could permanently damage suburban quality of life.

The proposal would allow developers to circumvent local zoning laws if a municipality doesn’t meet housing growth targets of 3% over three years.

(Over the last three years Long Island’s housing stock increased by only 0.6%.)

It would also require municipalities to permit additional housing density within a half mile of train stations.

While a lack of affordable housing is a certainly problem in the region, this proposal would punish existing communities by adding strains on municipal infrastructure and schools.

If the governor is serious about increasing housing options in the suburbs this proposal needs to have incentives instead of punishments. For example, the state could offer grants to improve infrastructure in communities that voluntarily increase zoning density.

Or offer tax incentives to developers who agree to build lower or middle income rental units in places where they are already allowed.

This proposal effectively forces increased density down the throats of suburban residents by taking away local governments’ zoning rights, which are foundational to the future of suburbs.

The Village of Garden City should band together with other municipalities to fight this proposal.

The Baymack Team

Enough is enough

To the Editor:

Over the past two years, there have been many questionable activities from FABGC related to Village elections. Whether it was ballot harvesting or poll watchers constantly contacting their voters while they were supposed to be watching the polls, the lines of what is acceptable became blurry. Recently, however, another step in this unethical direction took place. Last week, candidates had to submit their petitions with resident signatures to be placed on the ballot. For some reason, FABGC leaders demanded copies of all Community Agreement Party petitions. The question arose “Why did they want the petitions?” One reason may have been to allow FABGC leaders to contact residents who signed the petition and demanded to know why they signed a CAP petition – which has happened. Perhaps they are also going to target those who signed for other reasons. They have already shared the signed petitions with other residents, asking them to review, as well.

Residents signed these petitions to allow candidates to get on a ballot. To utilize the information for the political parties’ purposes, let alone to call them directly, might be legal. But it’s not ok to take pictures of the petitions and transfer them electronically to others; it’s not ok to call people to ask them why they signed the petition. But, once again, FABGC’s boundaries seem to be way beyond how we should want our Trustees and Village to operate.

FABGC needs to practice ethical, above-board behavior. Doing what’s right, not just what they can get away with. Enough is enough.

Judy Courtney

Deserves reelection

To the Editor:

Bruce Chester has been a valuable colleague of mine on the Village Board of Trustees, where we have served together for a year.

Trustee Chester has been the mov-

ing force behind the remediation of the Merillon Avenue LIRR Station and consistently taken steps to enhance the area. In this endeavor, Bruce has been steadfast and strong in fighting the MTA and maximizing improvements in the area.

Trustee Chester will show similar resolve in fighting the proposed massive casino at the Hub. In this regard, Bruce was an early opponent and has already arranged meetings, attended meetings and repeatedly made his forceful opposition to the casino clear. Finally, Trustee Chester will help the BOT arrange a community vote on the building at St. Paul’s.

He deserves reelection.

Charles P. Kelly

Finneran would be asset

To the Editor:

The Board of Trustees has two particularly unique challenges before it: the proposed Sands Casino at the Nassau Coliseum grounds and Governor Hochul’s proposed rezoning solution to the affordable housing deficit.

I have been a resident of Garden City for over 50 years and both of these proposals, as currently formulated, will negatively affect our Village. Long Island doesn’t need a resort casino and the Village should oppose it period! On the other hand, I wholeheartedly agree with Governor Hochul that Long Island and Garden City need affordable housing, but her blunderbuss, one size fits all, proposal, is not the answer.

Focusing on the Governor’s plan, we need a Board that will be resolute in opposing the Governor’s proposal, as currently described, but one that will also be constructive in working locally and in Albany to craft a program that will meet our affordable housing needs. The Village cannot just oppose Governor Hochul but needs to work with her in designing a comprehensive approach that allows for consideration of local particulars.

Ed Finneran, a long time Garden

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Postcard Writing Party to address issues

Join fellow residents at a Postcard Writing Party! Have your voice heard! Please bring your neighbors and friends to a Postcard Writing Party hosted by the Property Owner Associations of Garden City on Monday, February 27, 7:00–9:00 p.m., Stewart School Cafeteria.

Come to write notes to local elected officials to express your concerns and thoughts about development plans for a casino at Nassau Coliseum as well as

GC couple renews wedding vows

the Governor’s housing proposals. The POAs will supply all of the items needed to get residents’ thoughts out and known by local representatives. Postcards, pens, postage, addresses, sample comments, and even refreshments will be provided!

Let’s turn out as a community so elected officials can hear directly from many Garden City residents! Please stop by between 7 p.m.–9 p.m.!

Meet and Greet to include candidate presentations

The Village of Garden City Governance Committee will be holding its next Meet and Greet on Wednesday, March 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Casino.

This month’s Meet and Greet will have a special format which includes a speaker on the Casino/HUB followed by an introduction of the candidates for the upcoming

Board of Trustees election. Each candidate will have the opportunity to speak to the audience for 3–7 minutes. There will be no questions from the audience during the presentations. Afterwards, candidates can break off from the group after everyone is finished and answer any questions residents may have for them individually.

Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray officiated the Valentine’s Day wedding vow renewal ceremony of Garden City residents James and Eleanor Kuna on February 14, 2023, at the Coral House in Baldwin. The Kunas have been married for 63 years. Residents interested in obtaining their marriage license and/or scheduling a wedding ceremony should call the Office of the Town Clerk at (516) 812-3014 or visit hempsteadny.gov/marriage.

Wyndham East - 3 bedroom Maisonette

Completely renovated, designed and furnished by Classic Galleries of Huntington

• Open concept floor plan with stunning mill-work and coffered ceilings

• Gourmet kitchen with high-end stainless appliances including Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf induction range, quartz counters, huge center island with Wolf steam oven and built-in microwave & pantry area

• Sliders to private patio

• Grand primary bedroom with ensuite bath including an oversized marble-look shower with built-in seating bench, double vanity and soaker tub

• 2 additional full baths and powder room

• In-unit Bosch washer/dryer

• Custom built-in cabinetry - New Flooring through-out unit

• Lots of closet space and separate storage unit

Eaton Kate Crofton Denise Donlon Patricia Aprigliano Susan Bashian Andrea Bharucha Suzanne Blair Liz Breslin Barbara Chmil Grace Chan Deirdre Albertson Arlene Conigliaro Jasmin Burgos Roberta Clark

Redmond Sean R. McCoyd Jayne McGratty Armstrong Roseanne McMahon Shane Mullalley Barbara Moore Patricia O'Grady Julie O’Neill Rita Paiewonsky Louisa Pironi Maribeth Quinn Jill Palmeri

Brokerage in Garden City*

Fully furnished, 3 BR, 3.5 bath complete gut-renovation Maisonette. Open floor plan, coffered ceilings, luxurious finishes, private patio in East Building $1,625,000

Colonial

Estates 3 BR, 2.5 bath charming Colonial w/updated EIK & baths on 60 x 110 prop won’t last $1,199,000

PRIME Estates 4B/3.5ba brick Col packed w/ potential! $1,189,000

Wyndham 2 bedroom split model, 2.5 baths, pond view $859,000

New Listing CH Colonial on 60x100 lot in western section. 3 br/1.5 bath. Close proximity to LIRR and shops. Large rooms. $819,000

New Listing 4 bedroom, 2 bath Cape Cod in the northeast. Close to park and school $759,000

Hempstead Co-op. Spacious 1 Bed/1 Bath w/bonus space and oversized terrace. Laundry and parking available. $209,000

Fantastic

Brick Center Hall

Home in the sought after Murray Hill Section of North Flushing $1,099,000

Sunny Colonial located in the Heart of West Hempstead. 3 BR's, 1.5 New Baths, huge walk-up attic $599,000

*Closed residential transaction sides as reported by OneKey MLS 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022

HERE YOU CAN

Not Pictured: William Breslin, Michael Fedor, Robert McMahon, Joseph Petrancosta, Tara Rice

Elise Ronzetti John H Russo Angela Linda Simbus

Patricia Savella Vivian Tener Kathleen Thornton Mary Weille Cathleen Fennessy Whelan

Atticka Ellis Lisa Fedor Laura Fitzgerald

Nancy Giannone Pamela Goeller Karen Guendjoian Monica Kiely Tara Iori Laura Giacini Kelly Galanek Bill Eckel

Hempstead Rental Partially Furnished 1 Bed w/den/office Pvt. terrace, parking, near Garden City border $2,450/mo

Picturesque 5+Bedroom 4 Bath / 2 HB Tudor with breathtaking views of Golf Club. $2,495,000

Cheryl Adams McAuliffe George Kyriazis

Beautifully Renovated 4BR 3Bath

in Prime Mott Section $1,249,000

3Bdr 2.5Bth

Dream

Meet the Candidate CAP supports Michele Harrington for trustee

SUBMITTED BY THE COMMUNITY AGREEMENT PARTY

Michele Harrington made her decision to run for the position of Village Trustee after spending many years volunteering on multiple village committees, civic organizations and athletic organizations. She is passionate about her love for Garden City. She grew up in the village, attended St. Joseph’s School, then graduated from Garden City High School.

On Saturday March 4, come to 7th Street to meet independent candidate for Trustee Ed Finneran. Running on the Unity and Common Sense line, Ed will be near the corner of 7th and Franklin Ave. from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Come for a few minutes to say hey and chat with Ed about issues important to you.

Associate Broker, CBR

She returned to the village in 1991 to raise her family here. She was a Managing Director at Merrill Lynch in Fixed Income Trading & Sales for 30yrs. She is now a Managing Director at Imperial Capital in Fixed Income Credit. As a working mother, she knew that by coming back home to a familiar place, it would be easy to navigate all of the wonderful assets that our village has to offer. Her husband, Kevin Harrington, and Michele are very grateful to have raised their three children - Brendan, Katie & Will in the village and she also

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Working hard to protect the Village of Garden City

SUBMITTED BY BRUCE CHESTER, VILLAGE TRUSTEE

Two years ago, I ran on the FABGC platform to try and mitigate the extensive damage that had been done by the LIRR on the Third Track Project. I am now running again as Trustee to prevent damage that will be brought to our Village by a Casino and the Hochul land grab. If elected, I will work my hardest to fight these issues.

I was a principal of REVAMP (Resident Voters Against Monster Poles). REVAMP was formed not just because of the poles, but because the MTA/LIRR third track project had severely damaged the roads and areas of the Northern Estates. Literally hundreds of old growth trees had been cut down. The Village BOT as well as the Estates POA ignored our pleas for help.

So I decided to run on the FABGC ticket and platform and won.

I was appointed Chairman of the Third Track Committee, which consisted of residents adversely affected by the project. We had a lot of damage to repair. The first few meetings with the MTA/LIRR were contentious. I had per-

sonally contacted the Mayors of Mineola and Westbury and found they had gotten significantly more concessions from the MTA/LIRR than Garden City. After finally getting a meeting with the LIRR President, we were better able to negotiate a more significantly enhanced landscaping plan than had been originally

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Michele Beach Harrington.

Trustee Bruce Chester

We are strongest when we are working together

SUBMITTED BY MARY CARTER FLANAGAN, VILLAGE TRUSTEE

It has been an honor to serve as a Village Trustee for the last two years, and I hope you support me for Mayor on March 21st.

I am running because I care deeply about our Village and I am committed to representing residents as we address important issues for our community.

The Hochul Housing Compact and the LV Sands proposal are two serious threats to our Village that call for strong leadership, a united Board of Trustees, and community engagement. The work I have done with the Traffic Commission and the Environmental Advisory Board give me particular insight on the serious potential impact of the Hochul Housing Compact as well as the LV Sands proposal. No village is more at risk than Garden City due to our five LIRR stations, the current strain on our roadways, our sole source aquifer, and local development that has contributed to our diminishing green space.

The plan being proposed by Governor Hochul is essentially a state takeover of our zoning with no regard for the impact on our Village. I will continue to fight the Governor’s plan on behalf of our Village, engage residents to join in these efforts, and work to form alliances with neighboring communities.

I remain committed to bringing St. Paul’s to a community vote and will work tirelessly to make this a reality. This issue has divided our community for too many years, and as the building continues to deteriorate, now is the time to make a decision. Compete transparency is absolutely essential on this issue, as is making sure we present residents with accurate costs on the alternatives presented, including operating costs for any future use chosen. I have great respect for residents’ passion on this topic, realizing that these strong convictions are grounded in concern and love for our Village. Some worry about the financial future of our Village if we overextend ourselves on this project and others worry about losing a piece of

our history that can never be replaced. Recognizing and respecting our neighbors’ feelings is important, as is enlisting a small focused group of impartial residents committed to identifying the options most likely to win community support and gathering the information that will allow for an informed vote by residents. An unemotional analysis of the options, credible and complete estimates of the costs of the options, and a thorough understanding of our community needs are essential to successfully bring the Village to a decision on the fate of the St. Paul’s main building.

During the last two years I have worked with all residents for the betterment our Village, and as long as I serve the Village I am committed to continuing this. We are strongest when we are united and working together. Please vote line C on March 21st for me and the other FABGC candidates, Bruce Chester, Mike Sullivan and Richard Williams

Judy Courtney candidate for Village Board

Officer for New York Interconnect, a media sales organization located in New York City. Previous roles have included St. John’s University, Capital One and JPMorgan Chase. My expertise is in working with leaders, coaching organizations to better performance and helping teams work together more effectively, something sorely needed now in our Village. I have a BA and MA from Manhattan College.

renovations, upgrade of our ballfields, and enhancements to our Village Parks. Through my roles in both the EPOA and Village-wide committees, I have a unique perspective on what is important to all our residents. I am a consistent and active participant at Board of Trustee meetings, Village Budget meetings and other important discussions.

also believe we need to be a part of the conversation as decisions are made. We can’t just say no—we need a seat at the table to be sure the needs of the Village are always represented.

SUBMITTED BY JUDY COURTNEY

As a lifelong resident of Garden City, I know I am lucky to have grown up in such a special town. My GC roots go back three generations (Barnes Lane is named for my family!), and understanding the unique history of Garden City and hearing firsthand of the evolution the Village has gone through give me an appreciation of where we have come from and how we can continue to grow and evolve.

Professionally, I have over 20 years’ experience in Human Resources, most recently as the Chief Human Resources

I have always been active volunteering my time in many ways to the Village. I’ve been a member of the Eastern Property Owner’s Association (EPOA) for many years, having served as a Director for nine years, VicePresident and President. During my time as President, I led several changes within the EPOA, including increasing the number of public meetings, revising by-laws to allow for greater participation in selecting candidates and leading the first EPOA debate among challenge candidates. I have volunteered for virtually every committee through the POAs, such as the East Nominating Committee, the (leave out: Nine Member Nominating Committee,) Traffic Commission, Editor of the EPOA Newsletter and others. I was also a member of the Village-wide Community Agreement Centennial Celebration Committee and the original Mobility Impaired Committee. I am currently an at-large member of the Recreation Commission that has been very instrumental in several improvements within our village, including the recent Pool

In addition to my work in Village civic groups, I am a lifetime member of the Nassau Association for the Help of Retarded Children (AHRC), the Society for Human Resource Management and I volunteer with several New York Cares organizations.

Many have asked me why I am running for Mayor this year. It is a decision that I spent many hours considering. But, each time I attended BOT meetings or went to a POA meeting with no Trustees even willing to meet with residents, I realized I needed to do this. Over the past two years, I have witnessed changes in how our Village operates that greatly concern me. If we have a Board that continues to operate this way (political infighting, delayed decision making, no collaboration with groups who don’t agree with them) we will never be able to solve the big problems facing us right now.

Here is where I stand on those critical issues:

Nassau County Hub Development –Along with other POA candidates, I am against this development, for all the reasons everyone knows—traffic, environmental, quality of life, etc. But I

Governor Hochul’s Proposed Change to Local Zoning Authority – This may be the single most impactful issue facing the Village. Allowing the state to assume local authority is detrimental to all communities and we need to be organized and clear with all our local and state representatives that we will not vote for them if they do not eliminate this proposal.

Quality of GC Life – This covers many issues and we need collaboration and a functioning Board to provide leadership and direction. The potential development of the Cathedral property is critical to all residents. We need to work directly with the Cathedral to ensure any decisions are driven by the needs of our residents. The vitality of the business community also continues as a major issue. We can’t have a Board that only wants to put roadblocks in the way of our business owners, which has happened repeatedly. Why did the problem with litter on 7th Street not get resolved until resident after resident posted pictures on social media demanding action?

One thing I can promise you—I am not a “johnny-come-lately” to working on Village issues. I have always been involved and will always continue to do so. There is too much at stake.

Trustee Mary Carter Flanagan

Judy Courtney

Tom Phelan to discuss

“My Irish Boyhood”

Author Tom Phelan will give a talk, “My Irish Boyhood,” based on his memoir, “We Were Rich and We Didn't Know It: A Memoir of My Irish Boyhood,” on Saturday, March 4, at 11 a.m. in the South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. This event is free. Phelan is a retired employee of the Garden City Public Schools.

Born and reared in County Laois in the Irish midlands, Phelan spent his formative years working with his wise and demanding father as he sought to wrest a livelihood from a farm that was often wet, muddy, and back-breaking. It was a time before rural electrification, the telephone, and indoor plumbing; a time when the main modes of travel were bicycle and animal cart; a time when small farmers struggled to survive and turkey eggs were hatched in the kitchen cupboard; a time when the Church exerted enormous control over Ireland.

In its starred review of “We Were Rich,” Kirkus Reviews wrote, “In precise, vibrant prose, novel -

ist Phelan creates a finely etched portrait…A captivating portrait of a bygone time.”

For additional information, please email glanvil3@aol.com.

EPOA seeks Junior Ambassadors

The Garden City Eastern Property Owners’ Association (EPOA) is seeking applications for candidates to be considered for Junior Ambassador positions for the years 2023–2025. This program is designed to introduce high school sophomores entering their junior year to Village government through participation in EPOA meetings, attendance at government meetings, and promoting civic participation in our community. This is an exciting opportunity for students to become involved in local affairs and to learn about our unique form of local government.

The Junior Ambassador program is designed as a two year commitment encompassing junior and senior years. Preference will be given to students who reside in the Eastern

section of Garden City and whose families are dues paying members of the EPOA.

Students who attend Garden City High School may obtain an application from the Social Studies Department office or on the EPOA website at www.gcepoa.org. High school sophomores who attend schools other than Garden City High School may download an application from the EPOA website. Completed applications can be mailed to EPOA, P.O. Box 7525, Garden City, N.Y. or submitted electronically to contactus@gcepoa.org

All interested sophomores are encouraged to apply. The deadline is April 28, 2023. A brief interview will be conducted as part of the application process.

Tom Phelan. Photo by Patricia Phelan

GCHS student accepted into MIT Research Institute

plan, and deliver a conference-style oral and written report on their findings.

Already, James has amassed many great science-related achievements. Last year, James took home the firstplace award in the embedded systems category at the International Science and Engineering Fair with a project on helping the blind using a pair of glasses that could recognize objects in the distance and communicate that to the person. James was also the winner of the districtwide Congressional App Challenge.

Speaking to his acceptance into the RSI program, James Nagler said, “I’m really excited. It’s a wonderful opportunity not only for me to stay on the MIT campus but to work with the professors, these brilliant minds that I get to experience.”

Garden City High School junior James Nagler has been accepted into the Research Science Institute, which takes place at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology each summer. While many students apply, only 100 highly accomplished high school students are accepted into the program. There, they gather for a science and engineering program that combines on-campus course work in scientific theory with off-campus work in science and technology research.

RSI participants take STEM classes with renowned professors then conduct individual projects with their guidance. They’re given the opportunity to read the most current literature in the field, draft and execute a detailed research

James’ high school science teacher of three years, Steven Gordon, Ph. D., said, “This is a recognition of the exceptional work that James has accomplished throughout middle school and high school. He’s done a tremendous amount of work and is a standout student in the sciences. James is an independent and brilliant student, and I congratulate him on this prestigious accomplishment.”

Superintendent of Schools Kusum Sinha, Ed.D added, “It’s been wonderful to see James excel in the sciences during his time in Garden City. Given his extensive resume, including his first-place win at ISEF, it’s not surpris ing to see a student of his caliber being accepted into such an esteemed pro gram. I cannot wait to see what James is able to accomplish this summer and extend my sincerest congratulations.”

Garden City Kiwanis announces scholarship

The Garden City Kiwanis Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now available for the 2023 Kiwanis Service Scholarship. The scholarship is open to any high school senior residing in the Garden City School District and is awarded in recognition of a student’s commitment to community service. Applications have been provided to

the Guidance Department of Garden City High School and to many of the private high schools in the vicinity. Interested students should contact their guidance department. The application may also be obtained by emailing Carole Russo at cartaxpro@aol.com. The deadline for submitting an application is March 31, 2023.

Attention students!

Graduated from school? Have an outstanding GPA?

Made the honor roll or the Dean’s List? Scored an internship or a 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!

James Nagler.

Photo courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

Garden City Real Estate Market Information

278 Stewart Avenue

RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN GARDEN CITY

The information about the homes and the photos were obtained through the Multiple Listing Services of Long Island. The homes presented were selected based solely on the fact that they were recently sold.

Mortgage Rates this week from www.nerdwallet.com

Long Island Sales Data From One Key MLS

1 Lincoln Street

Date: 2/17/2023

Sold price: $1,800,000

4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath

Architectural Style: Ranch

Total taxes: $31,866

Lot size: .52 acre

MLS number: 3431706

The Seller’s Team: Monica Kiely and Laura Fitzgerald, Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates

The Buyer’s Team: Monica Kiely and Laura Fitzgerald, Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates

This elegant Ranch style home, renovated in 2018, sits on 150 x150 park like setting, w/ 4 Bedrooms and 3 & 1/2 Baths, Formal DR, LR Rm w/gas fireplace, Family Rm, & a fabulous gourmet Kitchen. Enter into an open Foyer that reveals a flowing modern layout, flooded with natural light from every room. Everything is new, from the hickory hardwood flooring to the substantial moldings and doors, oversized windows & high hat lighting. The Living Rm leads to a Family Rm, with both rooms having adjoining access to an expansive patio. The gourmet Kitchen with high end appliances and plentiful custom cabinetry, centers around a 7’ quartzite island. The Kitchen has access to a 2 car garage. The first floor continues on with a large Master BDR w/ensuite and WIC. An add’l 2nd BR, Full Bath and Laundry Rm complete this 1st floor. The 2nd fl. is a spacious layout w/ 2 add’l BDRMS, Full Bath and abundant closets. Fab Basement Rec Rm w/tons of storage & 1/2 BA. Steps from vibrant downtown & LIRR.

Date: 11/29/2022

Sold price: $1,410,000

4 beds, 3 full baths

Style: Exp Ranch

Total taxes:$18,182

Lot size: .21 acre

MLS number: 3422202

The Seller’s Team: Veronica Costabile, Douglas Elliman Real Estate

The Buyer’s Team: Lisa Fedor, Coach Realty Fennessy Associates

This beautiful architecturally appointed expanded Garden City home rests on a manicured landscaped just shy quarter acre property. Conveniently located a short distance from Stewart Manor train station. Some of the amazing features include two primary bedroom suites, one on main level, gleaming hardwood floors throughout, crown moldings, radiant heated flooring in kitchen/bathrooms, central vacuum system & more. Main floor lends itself to open floor plan, great for entertaining with wood burning fireplace , impressive gourmet chefs kitchen, family room with an additional free standing gas fireplace leading to picturesque terrace/backyard. Recent second floor Primary Suite addition w/ vaulted ceilings large bathroom & walk-in closet. Fully finished basement. This move in ready home is a must see !

64 Cambridge Avenue

Date: 11/28/2022

Sold price: $875,000

3 bedrooms, 1 full baths,

1 half bath

Style: Colonial

Total taxes: $10,190

Lot size: .1 acre

MLS number: 3417596

The Seller’s Team: Monica Kiely and Sharon Redmond, Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates

The Buyer’s Team: Donna Tribble, Keller Williams Rlty Landmark

Total taxes $10,190 & Garden City Schools! This beautifully renovated Western Section Colonial combines fresh and current finishes with open concept living. The main level has been modernized and reconfigured to allow for excellent flow and sun-drenched spaces. A new Eat in Kitchen features all wood white shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. The welcoming Living Room and adjoining Dining Room showcase a new fireplace, mantle, and surround. The second floor has 3 bedrooms, a full bath and a walk up staircase to 3rd floor bonus space. A new Powder Room, gas heat, 200 amp electrical service, and in-ground sprinklers add to the appeal of this move-in ready home!

This informational page is sponsored by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Houses featured on this page were sold by various real estate agencies

New Hyde Park | 1402 Lincoln Avenue | $849,000 4 BR, 3 BA | Web# 3440899 Michelle McArdle: M 516.306.4134

Under Contract | Garden City | $1,300,000 4 BR, 3 BA, 1 Half BA | Web# 3456659 Garden City Office: 516.307.9406

Garden City | 99 7th Street, Unit 3F | $949,000

3 BR, 2 BA Condo | Web# 3431257 Laura Mulligan: M 516.729.6885

Under Contract | Garden City | $470,000 2 BR, 1 BA Co-Op | Web# 3454804 Erin Fleischmann: M 516.864.1977

Under Contract | Stewart Manor | $720,000 3 BR, 1 BA, 1 Half BA | Web# 3455971 Michelle McArdle: M 516.306.4134

Garden City | 111 7th Street, Unit 208 | $3,400/monthly rent 1 BR, 1 BA Condo | Web# 3458589 Linda Brunning: M 516.728.4800

GCHS Model UN tackles global

Earlier this month, members of the Garden City High School Model United Nations club along with their adviser, Michele De Collibus, and Social Studies Coordinator Jeannette Balantic joined 1,400 high school students from around the United States at the Boston University Model United Nations Conference.

Each student was assigned a nation, individual or committee and was tasked with solving real-world problems. In preparation for the conference, students spent weeks researching and writing papers on topics, ranging from nuclear disarmament, terrorism, climate change, drug trafficking and more.

Students acted as representatives of countries, including Algeria and Saudi Arabia. During the three-day conference, students formed blocks and caucused with other students on their committees to write, vote on and pass resolutions to try to solve world problems. Students had the opportunity to practice the difficult yet important work of diplomacy with fellow student leaders from across America.

The keynote speaker, former Ambassador Mark C. Storella, talked to students about the art of diplomacy and emphasized the importance of being both idealistic and realistic in

negotiations. He encouraged students to fight for what they believe in and their country’s values while simultaneously advising that other nations have their own priorities and that ultimately, compromise, albeit slow, is necessary to make progress. Ambassador Storella

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The Garden City Model UN students expanded their knowledge of foreign affairs and gained insights about the world of diplomacy while also mak-

ing friends with students from schools across the country. Students learned important lessons that will serve them well as the next generation of leaders.

From left: Students Emma Harty, Perry Casano, Mary Kate Sweeney, Kathryn Kade, Anna Cooke, Emily Metz, Nicole Nallan, Brady Noll and Gabriella Olshefsky attended the Boston University Model United Nations Conference.

Photo courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

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Opposition to Casino at Nassau Hub

The Board of Trustees adopted a resolution stating that the Board is adamantly opposed to a Casino and proposed ancillary uses at the Nassau Hub site as this will have a negative impact on our quality of life, and would permanently impact the character of the surrounding communities. The Board has received considerable input from residents opposing a Casino and other uses at the Nassau Hub site. The serious security issues that surround Casinos are well known, including crime, human sex trafficking, DWIs, prostitution, drugs and problem gambling, and the impact on our Village roadways, which are already overburdened with traffic, would be significant. Further, the Board urges Nassau County to not authorize the transfer of the license agreement for the Nassau Hub property so as to facilitate a Casino and proposed ancillary uses at that site and implores Nassau County to look towards appropriate uses of this property that will enhance our communities rather than negatively impact them.

Meeting March 7 regarding Governor’s proposed housing plan

The Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall Board Room and via Zoom with leaders and/or their delegates of Garden City civic groups to discuss opposition to Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed housing plan.

Governor Hochul’s announcement to address the states’s “housing crisis” by, among other things, requiring localities with rail stations run by the MTA to undertake a local rezoning or higher density multifamily development within half a mile of the station (unless they already meet the density level), is of major concern to our Village. I have directed Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi, Building Superintendent Giuseppe Giovanniello, Village Counsel Gary Fishberg and Public Works Superintendent John Borroni

to identify sites that may be impacted by this proposal. I have directed an inventory be prepared of all Villageowned properties which may be impacted by the Governor’s plan. I oppose state control of our Village zoning and land use, as do the Mayors of our surrounding communities.

Edgemere Firehouse Update

Architects and engineers are currently putting together schematic designs of the Edgemere Firehouse. Building Superintendent Giuseppe Giovanniello hopes to receive the interior designs by the end of this week/early next week. Once delivered, the designs can be shared with the Fire Chiefs and the Board of Trustees.

Corrosion Control Study

According to H2M, the Village’s water consultant, 610 samples have been requested by residents; 610 sample kits have been delivered. H2M has

collected/returned 524 bottles. Pace Analytical completed 511 sample analyses and transmitted results to residents. H2M continues to perform biweekly sampling at entry points for lead and other corrosion parameters. Orthophosphate continues to be injected into the system. The District is taking Entry point and Distribution sampling to monitor orthophosphate treatment.

New Police Officer

I administered the oath of office to Police Officer Stephen Danisi, who grew up in Garden City and worked as a lifeguard at the Garden City Pool during his high school and college years. He later attended CW Post, where he played collegiate soccer and received a BS degree in Physical Education. Officer Danisi began his career in law enforcement in 2008 when he joined the Garden City Police Department as a Parking Enforcement Aide. In 2010, he became a Police Officer with the NYPD where he received numerous awards, including the Medal of Valor. Officer Danisi transferred to the MTA PD in 2014, where he again received numerous

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Road rage

On February 15th

Garden City Police investigated a road rage incident on Stewart Avenue.

Unlicensed operation

A Franklin Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration and unli censed operation on February 15th

Burning odor

On February 15th

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a Euston Road residence for a burning odor and determined the cause was a defective light ballast in the basement. Firefighters rendered the area safe.

Fare dispute

On February 15th Garden City Police officers responded to the Residence Inn for a taxi-fare dispute.

DWI arrest

Upon investigation of a vehicle stopped and interfering with traffic on Franklin Avenue on February 16th, Garden City Police arrested a 29-year-old male for DWI, Impeding Traffic, and Unlicensed Operation.

Gas odor

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to Meadow Street on February 16th for a natural gas odor. Firefighters determined that gas meter readings were negative.

Check stolen from mail

On February 16th a company reported that a check had been stolen from the mail, altered, and cashed by an unknown person.

Suspended license

On February 16th a Stewart Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license, a suspended registration, and tinted windows.

Truck violations

A truck driver on Clinch Avenue on February 16th was charged with disobeying no commercial vehicle signs and multiple equipment violations.

DWI arrest

After receiving a call for an erratic driver striking a curb on February 17th, a Garden City Police officer observed a vehicle on Hilton Avenue with two damaged tires unable to maintain its lane of travel. The vehicle was stopped on 7th Street, where the driver was subsequently arrest-

ed for DWI, consuming alcohol while driving, unsafe tires, and unsafe lane usage.

Identity stolen

On February 17th a victim reported that their identity was stolen and used to open an unauthorized bank account.

Tree trouble

Garden City Police village personnel safeguarded Merillon Avenue on February 17th due to a large fallen tree limb blocking traffic.

Excessive speed

On February 17th a Stewart Avenue motorist was charged with excessive speed and passing a red traffic light at Edgemere Road.

More tree trouble

On February 18th Garden City Police responded to Old Country Road for a fallen tree limb partially blocking a traffic lane and the sidewalk.

Suspended license

A Stewart Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license, a suspended registration, and fraudulent license plates on February 18th.

Public urination

Garden City Police investigated a report of a male subject urinating on a Garden Street lawn on February 18th.

Felony DWI

On February 19th Garden City Police responded to a report of a motorist and a passenger fleeing the scene on foot after their vehicle crashed into and damaged a light pole on Franklin Avenue. Upon investigation, officers stopped the individuals and arrested the 26-year-old driver for Felony DWI (two prior DWI incidents), Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 1st Degree (license suspended for prior DWI offenses), and Leaving the Scene of an Accident.

Arrest for wallet thefts

Garden City Detectives arrested a 55-year-old woman on February 19th for the alleged theft of wallets from victims inside two local stores and using credit cards from the wallets to make unauthorized purchases. The woman was charged with four counts of Grand Larceny, two counts of Identity Theft, and two counts of

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Imani Winds to return to Adelphi PAC

The twice Grammy Awardnominated Imani Winds returns to the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Friday, March 10. The wind quintet will perform at Adelphi’s Westermann Stage at 7:30 p.m.

Imani Winds has inspired audiences of all ages and backgrounds for more than two decades with their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations, and outreach endeavors. Their repertoire includes traditional chamber music, as well as newly commissioned works they have had created from new and established composers reflecting historical events and the times in which we live.

In this performance, Imani Winds presents “Black and Brown,” a program celebrating composers of color, featuring works by Jeff Scott, Reena Esmail, Paquito D’Rivera, Valerie Coleman, Wayne Shorter, and Julio Medaglia.

Tickets are $35, with discounts available to seniors, students, Adelphi alumni and employees. For more information, call Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516877-4000 or email boxoffice@adelphi. edu. The box office is open Wednesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m.

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Charlie’s Champions continues support

The Charlie’s Champions Foundation, which started 17 years ago, recently made a $20,000 donation to the NYU Langone Cancer Center for Kids to help support the great things they do for so many families in the community. The Schmitt Family would like to thank everyone for their generosity over the years and for helping them give back to a place that has been so special to the family.

Creative arts workshop for breast cancer survivors

The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Program is offering a free four-session creative arts support group—Spring into Wellness-empowering breast cancer survivors to express themselves using art. This therapeutic zoom program offers a safe place to communicate thoughts, feelings, concerns, problems, hopes and dreams. The professional staff guides participants through different exercises and discussions helping to find ways to gain personal insight and develop new coping skills. Facilitators are Angela M. Papalia, LMSW, assistant director for the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program, and Kimberly Newman, BFA, communications and marketing coordinator for the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program. The workshop will take place on four consecutive Thursdays—April 13, April 20, April 27 and May 4, 2023—from

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. All four sessions start with a relaxation/breathing exercise. Then participants will complete several creative projects focusing on mindfulness and spirituality. These projects will help reduce negativity and will be self-soothing resulting in stress reduction.

There is no charge but registration is required and members must commit to attending all four sessions. Registration ends on March 31

This group is provided by the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program and supported by grants from the Alpern Family Foundation, Marilyn Lichtman Foundation and New York State.

For information, questions and to register, call Angela M. Papalia, LMSW at (516) 877-4329 or email apapalia@ adelphi.edu

THI S WEEK AT ROTARY

The Debt, the Deficit, Social Security and Medicare

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

The upcoming 2023 battle about raising the $31.4 trillion federal debt ceiling is just the opening salvo of a very serious debate involving the long term fiscal health of the United States.

At some point in 2023, hopefully before the federal government runs out of cash and has to shut down partially, but maybe after, a negotiated solution will be reached and the debt limit will be raised. Either the Congressional forces favoring some cuts in the federal budget in exchange for the debt limit increase will prevail, and some programs will be cut back ( the preferred outcome), these forces will be rebuffed and spending levels will be unchanged.

Importantly, no matter what happens this year, the debt limit will be raised, there will be no change in regular payments to beneficiaries of the two major federal entitlement programs, Social Security and Medicare.

But things aren’t going to get better after 2023. We will continue to face ballooning annual long term deficits and federal debt. According to the Congressional Budget Office, federal debt held by the public is likely to increase by 118 percent between now and 2033, and annual deficits are likely to exceed $2 trillion. One important factor in these gloomy forecasts are growing payments of interest on the outsize federal debt.

The fiscal issues will be exacerbated by major concerns relating to Social Security and Medicare. According to the 2022 report of the Social Security trustees, Social Security will only be fully funded until 2034, and thereafter will only be able to pay 77 percent of promised benefits. Medicare will only be fully funded through 2028 and thereafter will be able to pay out 90 percent of benefits.

More fundamentally the Social Security and Medicare shortfalls will hit hard, as much of the baby boom generation (usually defined as people born between 1946 and 1964) will be very much alive and very much in need of the support of these programs. As the Manhattan Institute’s Brian Riedl demonstrates in The New York Times this week, tax increases alone, at any reasonable level, would not be enough to alleviate the Medicare and Social Security shortfalls Obviously, just paying the additional amounts out of general revenues would greatly exacerbate the other fiscal problems.

Nevertheless, if (big if) we make

some effort, there at least a few things we can do to make the coming fiscal issues more manageable.

We do need continuing efforts in Congress to keep federal spending down, at least in the percentage of the budget (now a minority) that constitutes discretionary spending; this will take at least some of the pressure off the budget. Similarly, policies that favor economic growth, for examples policies that limit government regulation, make it more likely that revenues will increase and the bleak fiscal picture projected by the CBO may not turn out as bad as expected.

And, while Social Security (and by extension, Medicare) benefits have long been regarded as the untouchable third rail of American politics, there are at least some ways to insure the long-term viability of these programs without impairing the benefits of people who are at or near retirement age. (As a political matter, cuts like that have to be off the table.)

Probably the best model for moving forward to get Social Security and Medicare on the right fiscal footing is found in the Presidential Commission, also called the Greenspan Commission, that was formed in 1981 by President Ronald Reagan to shore up the financial viability of the system. Notably, the commission included members appointed by Mr. Reagan's major political nemesis, Democratic House Speaker Tip O'Neill.

After much discussion and wrangling, the Commission finally reached agreement in 1983 both to increase payroll taxes, but also to raise very gradually the retirement age needed to receive full benefits. The proposals received strong bipartisan support in Congress and were signed into law by Mr. Reagan.

A new bipartisan commission would seem to be in order now, probably focusing on measures like further raising the retirement age of workers currently under 50 to reflect increased longevity, and moderating benefits to future high-income beneficiaries. And, yes, payroll tax increases would have to be on the table. The commission might have the added mission of also encouraging more private retirement savings through 401(k) plans and other vehicles.

We are not quite at a crisis point in 2023, but we really need to address the long- term fiscal picture.

Rotary District Promotes & Strengthens Local Clubs

Next Tuesday, February 28, at 12:15, at Mineola’s Davenport Press restaurant, Rotary District 7255 Governor, Sonia Saleh will report to Rotary about the many events and services planned within the district.

As previously reported, the role of the District Governor is to strengthen existing Rotary Clubs, engage, inspire and motivate members … promote Rotary within the community … provide leadership and guidance … and to promote membership within their districts.

With this year’s theme, IMAGINE, 1600 members represent 70 different clubs which encompass the land mass of Long Island – from the Verrazano and Brooklyn Bridges to the Lighthouses of the East End. “It’s not hard to “imagine since there are so many possibilities as a district we can do to continue to provide service and fellowship – and of course, fun,” says Sonia.

“This past Saturday, the District held a food packaging event at a local church to feed local children in need and packed 15,000 meals to send to local food banks.”

Then, DG Saleh touts an upcoming fun event – the show-stopper RAGTIME, the musical featuring performances by Rotarians Diane

Marmann (Mineola-Garden City Rotary’s IPP and AG) and DGN Beverly James. The show will be held on Sunday, March 19 at the Cultural Arts Playhouse, 170 Michael Drive, Syosset. Show times is at 3 p.m. Featured will be a chance for a 50/50 cash prize, a Wine Pull Raffle plus discounted drinks. (Fee: $40 per person). For tickets visit http://bit.ly/3Yessj6.

Rotarian Celebrated

Every now and then, it’s a pleasure to take the opportunity to commend a member of Mineola-Rotary for an outstanding achievement. Hence, we applaud Mineola-Garden City Rotary’s long-time officer Peter Gall, who has served as secretary for nearly 30 years.

Recently, the Garden City Wings Ice Hockey team held a ceremony celebrating its golden anniversary. Peter—a noted hockey enthusiast (especially for his Rangers)—was among the anniversary celebrants, and was presented with a current GC Wings jersey honoring him as one of its founders with 20 years as Wings assistant coach (1973-mid-1990s).

Founded in 1973, the Wings Hockey Team is open to all players in the 6th through 12 grades who live in the Garden City School District. Kudos to Garden City-Mineola Rotarian Peter Gall for his many years of service.

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Rotary District 7255 Governor Sonia Saleh with Mineola Garden City Rotary Club President Meg Norris and Immediate Past President Diane Marmann.

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This is an early view of the Adelphi University campus taken in the 1930s. Adelphi came to Garden City in 1929 having been founded in Brooklyn in 1896. The original three buildings were designed by the famous firm of McKim, Mead and White. They can be seen in this photo from left to right: Levermore, Woodruff and Blodgett. Note how wide open the over 40 acre

Eastern POA to offer scholarship

The Eastern Property Owners’ Association has announced that it will once again award a $1000 scholarship for 2023 to a graduating high school senior who resides in the Eastern section.

The candidates, or their family, must be dues paying members of the EPOA. They must be currently attending public or private high school and plan to attend college full time in the fall. The focus of this scholarship is community service.

Candidates need to submit an application which can be accessed from the EPOA website at www.gcepoa.org or obtained from the Garden City High School Guidance Department. Should you have a question, you can call Barbara Garry at 516-248-1486.

All interested, eligible seniors are encouraged to apply. The deadline for applications is April 17, 2023.

campus appears. Today, it seems almost every inch there has been built upon. Interestingly, Woodruff Hall (where the gym was located) can be seen with its two smoke stacks in the distance with the Cathedral spire behind it. If you look really close you’ll note the original smoke stacks looked like minarets. At some point after this photo was taken, the tops were removed.

An afternoon with Abbott and Costello

On Tuesday, February 28, at 1:30 p.m., the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead will host film historian Larry Wolff as he presents “ An Afternoon with Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. ” It will be presented at the Garden City Casino.

This PowerPoint lecture will explore the lives and careers of one of the funniest comedy teams ever to entertain

America and their comedic abilities continue to make us laugh today!

Period music, film memorabilia, an autograph and book display will be included. After the presentation, there will be a screening of some of the team’s funniest routines from live television.

Guests are welcome for a $10 admittance fee.

GCJC screens new Marian Anderson documentary, hosts director

In honor of Black History month, on Saturday, February 11, the Garden City Jewish Center (GCJC) screened the new documentary “Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands,” which originally aired nationwide on February 8, 2022 on PBS American Masters Channel 13 WNET. The documentary’s director and producer, Rita Coburn, flew in from Chicago for the screening and a Q&A session following the film. Ms. Coburn is a Peabody and Emmy Award-winning director, writer, and producer of radio, television, and film. Beginning her career as a producer and writer for various news outlets across the U.S., Coburn went on to produce for “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “Oprah Radio,” “Apollo Live!,” and “Walt Disney Productions.”

“The documentary brilliantly presents Marian Anderson’s life,” Rabbi Stephen Goodman commented, “and in doing so, it does two other things beautifully. It brings to our attention many other wonderful African American artists who inspired Ms. Anderson, or who were later inspired by her. And it illuminates the period in which she lived, a time of racial segregation and injustice. The film reminds us of how far we

have come, and how far we still have to go to achieve true equality.”

The community event was created and sponsored by GCJC congregant Daisy Pearl. Ms. Pearl explained that her intention was “to show the world the love, inclusion, and compassion that we – the Garden City Jewish Center – represent.”

Jan Rood-Ojalvo, a longtime member of the synagogue, saw the film as “a history lesson set to the stunning voice of Marian Anderson.” She added, “In our present time, it felt important to celebrate her contribution to music and civil rights. Our temple was alive with welcome guests, thoughtful discussion, and a feast of delicious food. I learned that when the Black singer was turned away from every hotel in Princeton, Albert Einstein invited her into his home. I will never forget it.”

In its ongoing Racial Justice Campaign, the Reform Jewish Movement continues to work across lines of difference to advance justice for all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender.

“Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands” will screen on PBS American Masters Channel 13 throughout the month of February.

Sue Sherman, Daisy Pearl, Andrew Carr, Rita Coburn. Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images

Rita Coburn giving Rabbi Goodman CDs of all of Marian Anderson's recordings.

Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images

Rita Coburn answers questions. Event Photography by Ross

Daisy Pearl, Rev. Rayford Howell, Rabbi Steve Goodman, Rabbi Linda Henry Goodman.

Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images Rita Coburn with Rabbi Steve Goodman.

Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images

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Please Note – The Senior Center will be closed until further noticed due to a burst water pipe in the Center. All programs have been moved to St. Paul’s campus.

Trip to see “Mama Mia” at Elmont Library

Garden City Recreation and Parks will take a trip to Elmont Library’s Theatre on Thursday, May 25 to see Plaza Theatrical Productions’ performance of “Mamma Mia.” The recreation bus will leave from the parking lot across the street from the senior center at 1 p.m. to arrive at the library for a 2 p.m. show. This trip is open to any senior who is a resident of the Village of Garden City.

Tickets can be reserved by visiting the Recreation and Parks Administrative Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. The cost is $40, checks only made payable to “Plaza Theatrical Productions”.

Senior Activity Schedule

During Senior Center Cleanup

The following classes will take place at St. Paul’s Cottages (108 Rockaway Avenue) while the cleanup of the Senior Center is taking place:

Monday

10:00: Exercise with Felicia in the Cluett Hall

12:00: Retired Men’s Club in the North Cottage

2:00: Knitting & Crochet Club in the North Cottage

2:15: Chair Yoga with Samantha in Cottage #110

Tuesday

2:30: Chair Dancing on even numbered days/ Line Dancing on odd in

Cottage #110

IN MEMORIAM

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Wednesday

11:15: Senior Dance Performance Group with Felicia in Cottage #110*

12:00: Lunch Group in North Cottage

3:00: Chess Club in North Cottage

Thursday

11:15: Yoga with Samantha in Cottage #110

12:00: Retired Men’s Club in the North Cottage

1:30: Chi Kung with Andrea in Cottage #110*

3:15: Zumba Gold with Felicia in Cottage #110*

Friday

Noon: Senior Women’s Bridge

12:30: Resistance Bands with Samantha in Cottage #110

1:00: Aerobics with Samantha in Cottage #110

St. Paul’s Cottages are located behind the St Paul’s building. There will be two entrances, Cottage #110 and the North Cottage. Both face Rockaway Avenue. All game playing and meeting will take place in the North Cottage. All exercise/ dance related classes will take place in Cottage #110.

North Cottage Parking: please park in the lot to the North of the complex by the soccer field.

Cottage #110 Parking: You can park the same as the North Cottage Parking or, if there are spots available, park by the Recreation Office.

Classes marked with an * denotes that it is a ”pay to go” class. To join, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office.

There are plenty of tables for playing games, but it is, as always, “first come, first serve.”.

Calling all GC senior citizens

The Garden City School District will be hosting a complimentary dinner and show for senior citizens on Thursday, March 9, at 3:30 p.m.

Attendees will see a preview of the Garden City High School production of “Chicago” and enjoy a dinner hosted by the GCTA, as well as raffles and more

supported by the PTA. The Garden City High School Jazz Band will also perform live music.

Please reserve your free ticket by March 2. To reserve tickets, please leave a voicemail at 516-478-2840 with your full name, phone number and number of tickets needed.

Dr. Joseph Dante Cipriani, a beloved member of the Garden City community and a dedicated pediatrician, passed away on February 16th, 2023, at the age of 69. His passing is a profound loss for all who knew him, as he was a kind, compassionate, and generous person who made a positive impact on the lives of countless individuals.

Joseph was born on March 1st, 1953 in Brooklyn, New York, to Ralph and Christine Cipriani, and was the second eldest of four siblings. He grew up in Garden City South, where he attended Chaminade High School and graduated in 1971. He then went on to pursue higher education, earning his bachelor’s degree from Fordham University in 1975 and his medical degree from the University of Bologna in 1982.

Joseph’s career as a pediatrician spanned several decades, during which he touched the lives of numerous children and their families. He began his medical career as a Chief Resident of Pediatrics at Winthrop-University Hospital, where he developed a reputation for his dedication to his patients and his compassionate bedside manner. He later became the founding partner of Garden City Pediatrics, a practice that he helped to build into a trusted institution that provided high-quality care to countless families in the community.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Joseph was a devoted family man who cherished his relationships with his loved ones. He is survived by his mother, Christine, his three siblings, Marie (Frank) DePietro, Sylvia (Matt) Donovan, and Ralph (Andrea) Cipriani, his former wife Patricia, his three children, Marissa (Bryan) Jakovcic, Lynn Cipriani (Brandon Raabe), and Joseph (Kelsey Shamblin), and his two grandchildren, Madeline and Joseph Jakovcic. Joseph was a loving father, grandfather, and uncle who took great pride in his family.

In his free time, Joseph enjoyed a variety of hobbies, including fishing and driving. He was known for his quick wit and his ability to make people laugh, and he was often the life of the party.

He had a unique ability to make those around him feel at ease and comfortable, and he will be remembered by many for his infectious smile and his warm and welcoming personality.

The family of Dr. Cipriani invites all who knew him to attend the services that will be held in his honor. Visitation was be held at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home in Garden City on Wednesday, February 22. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, February 23, at the Church of St. Joseph in Garden City, followed by the Rite of Commital at the Cemetery of the Holy Rood in Westbury. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the National MS Society in his memory.

Joseph’s legacy of love, kindness, and service will continue to live on in the hearts of those he touched. May his memory be a source of comfort and inspiration to all who were fortunate enough to know him, and may he rest in peace.

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Dr. Joseph Cipriani

Rembrats 2023And the winners are...

at the Pool” by

After a two-month art competition and exhibition, the Rembrats 2023 closed its doors at the Garden City Library. The students of Arleen Rueth Urban PSA submitted nineteen pastel works of art which graced the walls of the library gallery since the beginning of the year. Rather than seeking the service of a professional juror, Arleen decided it would be fun if all guests and friends of the library cast a vote to choose their favorite work of art. With over 100 ballots cast, most entries received at least one vote. The top awards of excellence , however were given to Griffin Lord for his painting “Pip”, Ann Marie Carr for her painting “Autumn Harvest”, and Linda Birmingham for her painting, “A Restaurant in Paris” Merit Awards were given to Joan Weinstein for her painting“ Dessert Time Donuts”, and to

Mary Anne Santulli for her painting” Snow Flower”. The HJR Award of Excellence which was chosen by a member of the Rueth family in honor of Arleen’s dad, was given to Irene Grymes for her heartwarming portrait of her grandson entitled, “Robby at the Garden City Pool”

The Rembrats Art Show is a perk offered to the adult students of Arleen Rueth Urban. Arleen teaches at Cluett Hall on Friday mornings, and in her home for small groups of students on Tuesday or Wednesday mornings. A upcoming class at the Community Club of Garden City will commence on Thursday, March 9 at the Garden City Casino from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. If interested in portrait commissions or any of her classes, call Arleen at 516 352 6798. Now enjoy viewing the winning paintings for the Rembrats 2023 Art Show.

“Snow Flower” by Mary Anne Santulli.

“Restaurant in Paris” by Linda Birmingham.

“Autumn Harvest” by Ann Marie Carr.

“Pip” by Griffin Lord.

“Robby

Irene Grymes.

“Dessert Time Donuts” by Joan Weinstein.

LIVC presents President’s Volunteer Service Awards

On left, Garden City resident Diana O'Neill, executive director of the Long Island Volunteer Center, with award winner Lisa Chen, and LIVC board chair and award certifying officer Patricia Force. Ms. Chen was recognized for volunteering with the prom boutique, Long Island Cares Food Drive, HorseAbilities, Mineola Library, NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island, Operation Splash, and NYSSMA.

In celebration of Presidents’ Day, the Long Island Volunteer Center hosted a President’s Volunteer Service Award ceremony at the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island in Garden City on February 19. Eight Long Island students received awards for their volunteer efforts at nonprofit organizations and community/civic groups. Leading by example, these students used their time and talents to help build community, advance the human condition, and expand the reach and impact of the myriad nonprofits they served:

Quanyou (Lisa) Chen received the Gold Award, attends The Wheatley School, Old Westbury.

Eunice Lim received the Gold Award, attends Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School.

Angel Karbanda received the Gold Award, attends Hicksville High School.

Ethan Klenofsky received the Bronze Award, attended Five Towns College.

Aryan Shah received the Gold Aweard, attends Syosset High School.

Khushie Shelat received the Gold Award, attends Jericho High School.

Gus Vasilakis received the Gold Award, attends North Shore High School, Glen Head.

Zhaotang (Rebecca) Wang received

the Gold Award, attends Syosset High School.

The President’s Volunteer Service Award is the most prestigious volunteer award associated with the White House. In 2003, the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation founded the President’s Volunteer Service Award to recognize the important role of volunteers in America’s strength and national identity. This award honors individuals whose service positively impacts communities in every corner of the nation and inspires those around them to take action, too. The PVSA has continued under each administration, honoring the volunteers who are using their time and talents to solve some of the toughest challenges facing our nation.

Led by the AmeriCorps and managed in partnership with Points of Light, this program allows Certifying Organizations to recognize their most exceptional volunteers. Different levels of earned awards are bestowed based on hours volunteered at nonprofit organizations. Each of the award winners at Sunday’s event received a pin, an engraved certificate and a congratulatory letter from U.S. President Joseph Biden. Also on hand to present citations on behalf of US Congressman Anthony D’Esposito was Garden City

resident and Town of Hempstead Councilman, Thomas Muscarella, who gave profound remarks invoking President Abraham Lincoln’s wisdom about personal responsibility for the written word. NYS Senator Kevin Thomas also provided citations which added another level of appreciation for youth contributions to societal good.

Mineola Cub Scout Troop 246 kicked off the program with ceremonial color guard duties to the delight of the 49 event attendees. Exceptional speakers from the Life Enrichment Center at Oyster Bay, Executive Director Judy Palumbo and Volunteer supervisor Katherine Gibson, shared some inspiring words about the importance of volunteerism and the positive effect on seniors. One of the awardees, Rebecca Wang, who volunteers at the Life Enrichment Center at Oyster Bay also expertly played a Chopin piano selection. News12 covered the event capturing the essence of the program by sharing the salient moments and highlighting the contributions of youth in commemoration of Presidents’ Day.

Established in 1992, the Long Island Volunteer Center, an affiliate of Points of Light, is the regional center for volunteerism and community service initiatives through -

out Nassau and Suffolk Counties. It provides a central hub for individuals and groups looking for ways to serve their communities by connecting them directly with nonprofit organizations through a volunteer matching platform. It also works to raise the profile of volunteerism in the region and increase the number of new volunteers to meet community needs. In 2011, the LIVC was designated by New York State as the Regional Volunteer Center for Long Island. It is an independent nonprofit organization registered with the IRS and a certifying organization for PVSA awards.

As certifying officer for PVSA, Long Island Volunteer Center Board Chair Patricia Force, who coordinated the awards and determined eligibility, emceed the event with welcoming remarks from Executive Director and Garden City resident, Diana O’Neill. The event sponsor was LIVC Board Member, Steve Santa Barbara of Haus Labs. LIVC management team members Meg Imhof Callinan, Pat Moynihan, and Teri Resca were also integral to the planning and execution of the awards ceremony. Cayleigh McDonough, Garden City Middle School, was on hand to help with event setup as a great example of upcoming local youth leadership.

Garden City resident and Town of Hempstead Councilman Thomas Muscarella congratulated award winners and provided citations on behalf of US Congressman Anthony D’Esposito.

The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment and Gift Shop

BY MELISSA JAEGER

Palachinkas (Eastern Europe) … crepes (France) … flapjacks … Johnnycakes (England) …Blini or blintzes (Russia and certain parts of Eastern Europe). In the U.S., we mostly refer to them as “pancakes.” Almost every culture has its own version of this family classic. Did you know that in 1985, the first National Pancake Week was established?! Yep! It’s Feb. 20th–26th! (Feb. 21st was National Pancake Day). The largest pancake ever to be flipped was in the United Kingdom, weighing 3 tons and measuring 16.4 yards across in 1995.

This breakfast item dates back more than 30,000 years and may, in fact, it may be the oldest breakfast food in history. Ancient Greeks and Romans made what were called Alita Dolcia or “another sweet” with wheat flour, olive oil, honey, and curdled milk. Greek Poets, wrote about them and Shakespeare mentioned them in his plays. Depending on what country you live in, you may stuff them with something sweet, or fill them with ground meats and cheeses. The top 5 most popular types of pancakes in the U.S. are buttermilk, blueberry, chocolate chip, plain and banana. As a child, my son couldn’t wait for mini chocolate chip pancakes, topped with maple syrup!

So how should you celebrate this tasty week-long celebration? Create your own pancake, or give the gift of pancakes. Believe it or not, we actually have a pancake-making kits, intended for children, but nothing prevents an adult from enjoying them too! Whatever your idea is, just have fun!

Don’t forget to come into the shop and pick up your tickets for the Garden City Historical Society “Songs for a Sunday Afternoon.” Program. On Sunday, March 12, at 3:00 p.m., Mary O’Dowd, renowned Irish cabaret singer, accompanied by Bob Mastro and Ron D’Addario, will perform at the Historical Society Museum. Be sure to get your tickets (only $40 per person) soon, as it is our most popular show and sells out quickly. Light refreshments will be served after the show. We have tickets available in the Shop.

About Us

• The Exchange Consignment Shop is housed in The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) Museum on 109 Eleventh Street (in the basement of the building).

• All the proceeds from the Shop sales directly benefit TGCHS.

• Shop 24/7 online at atstewart-

exchange.org and pick up your purchases at the Exchange.

• Follow and Like Us on the AT Stewart Exchange Facebook and on the AT Stewart Exchange Instagram pages. We sure do get around!

Consigning

• Our best sellers — jewelry (costume and fine), lamps, mirrors, and crystal (Waterford, Baccarat, Tiffany)

• We take/accept silver, pocketbooks, china, furniture, artwork, and collectibles. All items are in new or nearly new condition.

• Sorry — no clothing, except for furs during the cold months, or shoes. And no appliances.

• Consignments are done Wednesday through Friday, 11:00, a.m. – 2:00 p.m., by appointment ONLY. Appointments keep down the numbers

of people in the Shop and reduce waittimes to consign.

• Please call (516)746-8900 to set up an appointment.

• Unsure if your items are appropriate to consign? Email photos to store@atstewartexchange.org and be sure to include sizing info. You will generally receive a response the same 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 me 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.

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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!

Check out our new paint job! Thanks to your generous support, Old World Quality is working to repair and re-paint the back of the Museum and will soon start working on the last side of the house! We remain open throughout this process and precautions are taken to protect customers entering the Shop.

The shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street.

Shop Hours: Mon – Fri: 10–4 p.m., (Wednesdays until 6 p.m.) Sat: Noon–4 p.m.

For more information please call (516) 746-8900.

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GCHS Latin students visit Metropolitan Museum of Art

Garden City High School Latin students huddled outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art ahead of exploring the Greek and Roman artwork.

Garden City High School Latin students along with their teacher, Kathleen Durkin, recently visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

In exploring the museum’s extensive collection of Greek and Roman works, students analyzed and admired a wide variety of pieces, ranging from sculptures to gravestones to a bedroom from a Roman villa. In addition to the regular collection, the students were fortunate to see the “Chroma: Ancient Sculpture in Color” exhibition, featuring a series of reconstructions of ancient sculptures in color. In viewing the exhibit, Kathleen Durkin noted, “This polychromatic restoration exhibit allowed the students a

glimpse of what art in ancient Greece and Rome was really like.”

After spending a few hours in the Greek and Roman Art exhibit, students were able to explore other major works in the museum and see how art has continued to evolve and progress, often still incorporating themes of antiquity. Seniors James Haedrich and Melissa Bremer agreed that seeing the art in person made them appreciate it more than seeing it on the pages of their textbooks. Latin student Amanda Pinou agreed saying, “It made the class come to life,” and student Mia Della Penna seconded, “It was like we were applying everything we’ve learned over these four years.”

Photos courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

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Garden City High School college Latin four students learned all about the “Chroma: Ancient Sculpture in Color” exhibition.

Garden City High School Latin students posed with their teacher, Kathleen Durkin, inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Ready, set, read aloud, Garden City!

On Feb. 1, Garden City Public Schools celebrated World Read Aloud Day. Students from kindergarten to 12th grade participated in various learning experiences across the district that brought the magic of “read alouds” to life.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha, Ed. D., kicked off the day by sharing two special stories with students, ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade. While the primary students listened to “Snowmen at Night” by Caralyn Buehner, the elementary students listened to the book “Maybe” by Kobi Yamada.

Some of the buildings began their day by reading aloud over the morning

announcements to spark enthusiasm. Then, students shared in reading activities, including listening to live virtual author visits, welcoming guest readers, partnering with reading buddies, engaging in story building, enjoying stories with the digital sound effects app, Novel Effect, and partaking in read aloud parades.

Director of Literacy K–12 Lauren Kaufman shared, “It was beautiful to see the district come together to celebrate the magic of reading. These are special experiences that cultivate community, spark curiosity and instill joy in the reading lives of our students.”

Photos courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

Kindness Counts at Garden City Middle School

Garden City Middle School students are nominated each month by staff members for the Kindness Counts Award. This award recognizes students for doing something kind for others.

Congratulations to January’s award recipients: Annabeth Anci, Claire Arendt, Daniella Bacich, Sadie Brantuk, Anthony Grego, John Juliano, Charlotte Kohner, Peter Marchelos, Ava Reni, Sheldon Steadman and Peter Winter.

Students Ella Power and Helen Houston held their chosen books for World Read Aloud Day.

From left: Matthew Urban, Preston Blanco, Henry Dailey and Jake Serafino gathered around some of their favorite books to read aloud to one another.

Stratford students Thomas Pineman and Levi Versoza posed with a couple of their favorite books.

Garden City Middle School student recipients of the Kindness Counts Award proudly displayed their awards. Photos courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults Through the 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 February and March sessions will be held as follows:

• Tuesday, February 28.

Registration began Tuesday, February 21, at 10 a.m.

• Tuesday, March 28.

Registration begins Tuesday, March 21, at 10 a.m..

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 must be done 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 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 Saturday, March 4, at 11:30 a.m. Registration began Tuesday, February 21 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 Saturday, March 18.

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.

This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Crafternoon: Rainbow Mason Jars

Join us on Saturday, March 4 at 3 p.m. for Teen Crafternoon: Rainbow Mason Jars! This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 only. Registration began Tuesday, February 21, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Participants will use Mod Podge and colored tissue paper to decorate their mason jars. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Kindness Cards for Community Service

Spread kindness in the community

by participating in a special kindness card-making session on either Sunday, March 5, at 2 p.m.–4 p.m. or Wednesday, March 8, at 2 p.m.–4 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 2 hours of community service. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Registration begins Tuesday, February 28, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability.

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 placed in books throughout the Library in order to brighten the day of the patrons who check them out. Bookmarks will be placed in books in all three departments, including Children’s, Tweens and Teens, and Adult Reference.

Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. The Winter-Spring Session of the program will run 10 weeks as follows:

• Registration Week One: Monday, March 6, at 10 a.m. to Friday, March 10 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Two:

Monday, March 13, at 10 a.m. to Friday, March 17 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Three: Monday, March 20, at 10 a.m. to Friday, March 24 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Four:

Monday, March 27, at 10 a.m. to Friday, March 31 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Five: Monday, April 3, at 10 a.m. to Friday, April 7 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Six: Monday, April 10, at 10 a.m. to Friday, April 14 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Seven: Monday, April 17, at 10 a.m. to Friday, April 21 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Eight:

Monday, April 24, at 10 a.m. to Friday, April 28 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Nine: Monday, May 1, at 10 a.m. to Friday, May 5 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Ten: Monday, May 8 at 10 a.m. to Friday, May 12 at 4 p.m.

Bookmarks should be returned no later than Wednesday, May 31.

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 Advisory Board Meeting

The next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board will be held on Tuesday, March 7, at 4 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, February 28, 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.

Practice PSAT/SAT/ACT Exam with C2 Education

Take the practice ACT, PSAT or SAT exam with C2 Education on Wednesday, March 8, at 10 a.m. Please register via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this program. Registration begins Tuesday, February 28, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Registrants should choose either the ACT, PSAT, or SAT exam to take. This program is for students in Grades 9–12. Registrants must arrange with C2 Education to receive their results. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.

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 will be eggs, which will be used to decorate the Tweens and Teens Ornament Tree in April. Registration begins Tuesday, March 14, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). Completed ornaments must be returned by March 23 to the Library.

Registrants will be asked to pick up their ornaments at the Library in order to participate in this com-

munity 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.

Volunteers Needed: LEGO Club

Volunteer to help children Grades K–5 during the monthly Children's program LEGO Club! The March session will be held on Wednesday, March 15. 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 setup 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, March 7, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). 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 March session will be held Thursday, March 16, at 4 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, March 7, 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.

Books and Brownies

Talk about your favorite mystery books while eating brownies during Books and Brownies, which will be held on Tuesday, March 21, at the Library! This program will be led by a Girl Scout and Teen Volunteer. Brownies will be served. Please note registrants will be eating baked goods, which will be baked by a teen volunteer. All registrants should indicate if they have any food allergies. This program is for tweens in Grades 4–7 only and is a joint program with the Children’s Department and Young Adult Department. Registration begins Tuesday, March 14, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardenci -

It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults Through the Library

typl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Tweens in Grades 6–7 who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.

Tween Thursdays: Mini Canvas Painting

Paint a mini canvas on Thursday, March 23, at 4 p.m. during Tween Thursdays: Mini Canvas Painting. This program is for tweens in Grades 4–7 only and is a joint program with the Children’s Department and Young Adult Department. Registration begins Tuesday, March 14, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Tweens in Grades 6–7 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 Gamers

Kick off the weekend with our new Teen Gamers program! 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. The March session will be held Friday,

March 24, at 3:30 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, March 14, 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.

Intro to Safe Babysitting

Join us for this Babysitting Workshop program, Intro to Safe Babysitting, on Thursday, March 30, at 4 p.m. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. We will be using the Intro to Safe Babysitting curriculum from Safe Sitter®. Registrants must bring a doll to practice diapering. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, March 21, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). 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.

GCPL Tweens and Teens Best Books

2023

Committee: Volunteers Needed!

The Tweens and Teens Department is looking for tweens and teens in

News from the Children’s Room

Construction and the Children’s Room

Construction continues! The Children’s Room has relocated temporarily near the Periodical Room with materials on the first floor and the second floor. Come by to say hello and scope out the new location!

February is Black History Month

Come and see our display in the Children’s Department and learn about the lives of Black Americans and events in their history.

Winter/Spring Programs

Winter Storytimes

You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program

Each session has a separate registration. Register online on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a library card.

Mother Goose

(Ages 6 Months–29 Months Old) 10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

(Toddlers Ages 2½–3 ½) 11:30a.m.–12:00 p.m.

(Pre-Schoolers Ages 3–5

(Not Yet in Kindergarten) 1:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

• Monday, February 27-

Registration began Tuesday, February 14, @ 10:00 a.m.

Reading Pals

(Ages 4–Second Grade)

(All program registrations always start at 10 a.m.)

Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 4:00–4:30 p.m.

Registration began Feb. 14

Tuesday, Mar. 28, from 4:00–4:30 p.m.

Registration begins March 21

Tuesday, Apr. 18, from 4:00–4:30 p.m.

Registration begins April 4

Additional winter/spring programming information will be coming soon. Please check Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) for registration information.

Grades 6–12 to volunteer to provide feedback on recently published Young Adult books as part of our Tweens and Teens Best Books 2023 Committee! Eligible books are those published between October 1, 2022 and December 5, 2023 and aimed at tweens and teens in Grades 6–12.

Volunteers will be asked to read books on the Tweens and Teens Department’s monthly reading lists beginning with December 2022 and then write a 300-word review. Volunteers can also nominate a book not on our lists as long as it’s published between October 1, 2022 and December 5, 2022 and the Library owns a physical copy in the Young Adult collection. Volunteers will earn community service credit.

Credit for both reading and writing reviews on new books in the Library’s Young Adult Collection. The feedback used throughout the year will help the Young Adult Librarians compile the Best Books list for the year in December 2023.

There are no requirements on how many books a volunteer must read and volunteers can read however many new books they are able to throughout the year. Volunteers can get credit for books they do not finish, as long as they provide 300-word feedback as to why they chose not to finish the book. The committee may meet throughout the year if there is interest, but volunteers are not required to attend meetings and can still participate by reading and providing feedback on recent Young Adult books.

If interested, please sign-up to join the committee by visiting Garden City Public Library’s website at https:// www.gardencitypl.org/tweensteens-best-books-2023-committee/ or for more information, please contact the Young Adult Department at https://www.gardencitypl.org/

young-adult-department/contact-theyoung-adult-tweens-teens-department/.

Follow Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram

Follow Garden City Library’s Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram! The Young Adult Department uses both social media platforms as a tool to post updates and announcements about upcoming Library programs and community service opportunities.

Here are the Facebook and Instagram pages for the Garden City Public Library Tweens and Teens Department:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

Instagram: www.instagram.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

If you’re interested in participating and want to learn when events will be happening for tweens and teens (Grades 6–12), or if you have any questions, email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl.org/young-adult-department/ contact-the-young-adult-tweens-teensdepartment/ .

Teen Advisory Board Applications Now Available Online

If you are interested in helping to come up with programming 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. Email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl. org/young-adult-department/contactthe-young-adult-tweens-teens-department/ if you have any questions.

News from the Garden City Public Library

Winter Programs

News about winter programs are listed below. Check out our website (www. gardencitypl.org) in the coming weeks for more information about upcoming programs.

Monday Movies Presented by the Friends of the Garden City Library

Mondays at 1:30 p.m.

• 2/27/23: “Dave ” (1993), 110 Mins.

Mom’s Yoga Night Out with Kimberly Mercadante: New Dates Added!

You don’t have to be a mom to join us for these one-hour beginner’s yoga classes! This program has become so popular that we have added an additional five more sessions! This class will focus on beginning yoga. Please bring your own yoga mat to each class.

Due to the popularity of this program, we have added 5 additional sessions: 7–8 p.m.

• Wednesday, March 1

• Wednesday, March 8

• Wednesday, March 15

• Wednesday, March 22

*Each class requires a separate registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).

These programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

March 2023 Programming

Defensive Driving Course with Empire Safety Council

Saturday, March 4, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Defensive Driving Course with the Empire Safety Council. Receive 10% reduction on automobile/liability insurance and qualify for a license point reduction. Registration in person at the Garden City Public Library is open and on-going. Space is limited, so check with the Reference Department for availability. The first two weeks of registration are limited to Garden City Public Library cardholders only. Those without a Garden City Public Library card can begin registering on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Register separately for each person. Proper ID is required when registering an absentee party. You must bring a $30 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.

Chef Rob and Traditional Irish Soda Bread

*Thursday, March 9, 1 p.m.–3 p.m.

Irish soda bread with Chef Rob Scott. Everyone will make their own loaf of Irish soda bread, ready to take home and bake. Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day!

Register online with Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) beginning

Monday, February 20, 2023

Weather with Craig Allen

*Sunday, March 12, 2–3 p.m.

Join Craig Allen, CBS-FM weather forecaster, on-screen personality from WPIX, WCBS, News 12 and other stations will come to the Garden City Public library to share his insight on weather - forecasting - trends - and how he became a weatherman!

Register online with Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) beginning

Monday, February 27, 2023

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

History Lecture with James Coll

*Tuesday, March 14, 1–3 p.m.

To celebrate and appreciate Women’s History Month, join James Coll for a History lecture entitled: “Madame Justice: The Women of the US Supreme Court.” In this lecture, we will discuss the lives of the Madame Justices and their impact on our understanding of the Constitution, the law and our nation.

Register online with Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) beginning

Monday, February 27, 2023

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Please visit the Library for more information on additional upcoming events and programs. You can also visit our website (www.gardencitypl.org), follow us on Facebook (https://www. facebook.com/GardenCityPubLib), or call us (516-742-8405 - ext. 5236) to learn more. There’s more great programs to come, so stay tuned!

Blood drive at the Garden City Library

New York Blood Services will be holding a blood drive at the Garden City Public Library on Tuesday, February 28, from 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 two complimentary New York Islanders Tickets. The voucher is redeemable for a select number of 2022–2023 regular season Islanders home games. Redemption is first come, first served.

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 1-800688-0900 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/299106

Garden City hires new Water Superintendent

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ment of Mr. Carey the village will be retaining a very experienced individual to be our superintendent of Water and Sewer Operations. Mr. Carey’s career experience in water operations spans over 30 years, and with this hire the village is acquiring the services of a highly-skilled professional in an area where people of his quality are very hard to find,” Village Administrator Suozzi said.

Trustee Bruce Torino said he’s met with Carey a number of times to discuss department operations, and Torino came away impressed by his abilities.

“There has to be the understanding that with regards to Mr. Carey in the position of superintendent of Water & Sewer Operations, this is a multi-dimensional position that has extreme exposure if not done correctly. It requires licenses that need to be in-place if the Village is to operate its facilities correctly,” Torino said.

He then praised Administrator Suozzi for Garden City’s application to obtain grants for the Water Department, specifically to fund certain operations.

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced funding for water remediation projects, and Suozzi said the grant award of $5.3 million for the Village of Garden City is for the Clinton Road well facility – representing just one grant the village is positioned to receive.

He said that the application is for New York State grants through the Environmental Facilities Corporation, or EFC. “These were applied for on the village’s behalf by H2M for the multiple AOP system operations at our six village well sites and our 10 wells. The Finance Department has followed up though it is a long and arduous process with a lot of documentation.

“All in all, the emerging contaminant

removal (AOP system) upgrades to our wells and systems’ infrastructure will cost the village from $51 million to $53 million, give or take. The grants we are in line to receive, with Clinton Road being the first in line for us, represent about $25.3 million or 50.7% of our total costs – so our actual cost will be a little over half the actual cost of AOP equipment and necessary installations,” Administrator Suozzi noted.

He thanked the Finance Department staff, Village Treasurer Irene Woo and Deputy Treasurer Darcia Palmer for working with the consultants at H2M to properly manage all the required documentation for the NYS grant submission.

LIRR landscaping, lighting

Also at the Board meeting, Trustee Bruce Chester turned the board’s attention to the conundrum the village has faced in dealing with the MTA/LIRR and project managers from 3TC for landscaping work near the Merillon Avenue station. He asked Suozzi if there’s been an update from 3TC, involving plans for more than “little to nothing bushes” to be planted.

Suozzi said, “I did reach out to Alan Paskoff, 3TC project executive, and my contact at the MTA/LIRR. I was here over the weekend (February 18 and 19) to take photographs of the Merillon Avenue station vicinity and plantings and to see if I can follow up via email, with photos, for a discussion with them.” Trustee Chester asked to have a copy of that message to reach out to the project heads about this situation.

Suozzi also said he has worked with staff to oversee invoices for road work associated with the Merillon Avenue station-adjacent local roads. He noted a figure of $747,000 of road enhancements already completed, which would be inclusive of the work completed to-date

– however that sum doesn’t include the total for asphalt work, paving or the road base repair which would include landscaping (planting). Completed work on the road includes concrete and the digging out of the road base, and installation of top soil.

The DPW has worked with the contractor but they note a potential conflict in costs for curb work.

Chester also asked for an update on the light baffle work agreed to, for the village residences along the northern part of the Estates to not be so badly impacted by bright track lighting. But unfortunately, Mayor Cosmo Veneziale reported that there was “no comment” that he knew of from the MTA/LIRR on work scheduled for the lighting. The mayor said Garden City is still following up on revised landscaping in that section of the village.

Suozzi then commented, “There should be a discussion in the spring. This again involves both the MTA and Mr. Paskoff’s team at 3TC but we have not had any discussions on that, and I will reach out to them again.”

Public Works items

Garden City’s new Superintendent of Public Works John Borroni, P.E., addressed the Board of Trustees about a handful of Public Works items up for board consideration at the February 21 meeting.

Borroni also spoke about the two expense allocations requiring Board approval on Tuesday night as the village confirms a project to repair a damaged wall at the DPW Municipal Yard. First, to repair the masonry of the wall the board approved a proposal of $18,900 from contractor J.T. Masonry and Landscaping, Inc. of Levittown. Second, removal and reinstallation of a fire detection system will take place as the board approved a proposal from Syosset-based Intelli-Tec

Security Services, for $10,116.

Also on Tuesday, February 21, the Village Board accepted a two-year maintenance bond, of $1,180,695.72, from Philip Ross Industries for the Water Wells nos. 13 and 14 project, located at the Country Club plant. The maintenance bond guarantees work completed for the Interim Emerging Contaminant Removal project at the plant for a twoyear period from the date of bond acceptance.

Crosswalk coming to 7th Street

The Board of Trustees authorized the engagement of consulting firm Nelson & Pope of Melville, to provide the professional services of design development and construction documents for a project that will increase pedestrian safety –the installation of a proper crosswalk in the heart of the 7th Street business and retail district, in front of Dunkin Donuts on the north side of 7th. Borroni introduced the project titled, “Seventh Street Crosswalk Improvement” and carrying a cost of $17,500, for this stage of Nelson & Pope’s design work. The project was previously approved by the Garden City Traffic Commission.

“We must first engage the consultants (official approval on February 21) and they will provide the village with a schedule of their design phase. Once we have the design done we will have to bid out the project,” Borroni noted.

In addition, this week the Board authorized the $2,500 cost of attendance for two Village Water Department employees to attend the American Water Works Association - New York Section Spring Meeting scheduled for April 11 through April 13, in Saratoga Springs. Participation by the municipal employees is required for the village to retain its water plant operating license.

EAB hears about Adelphi geothermal energy plant

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The system was installed and the new residence hall opened in 2003. Shipley reported to the EAB that its geothermal system has run very well for almost 20 years.

“We saw geothermal to be very attractive from the standpoint of energy efficiency and sustainability, having the ability to simultaneously heat and cool the building. That appeared to be a good advantage to us for student life. The building is three stories with approximately 75 rooms. The difference is this building switches from heating to AC or heating to no AC at all, and students have the ability to control their own space temperature,” he said.

Shipley has both lived in Garden City and worked for Adelphi for the past 25 years, and in the process he earned a master’s degree at the university. He spoke about the much larger projects for Adelphi’s campus completed nearly 15 years ago – the sports and Performing Arts Center (AUPAC) constructed between 2006 and 2008. The project at the time included a renovation of an original 1928 building on campus.

“The AUPAC, sports center and older renovated building had a much larger geothermal system installed that provides HVAC to all three buildings. The well fields are the biggest component to doing these systems, and the well field for that one is located under the new parking lot on the northeast side, between the University Center and the golf course. Those three buildings are LEED-certified (U.S. Green Building Council-designated Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). Finally in 2007 on the west side of campus we put a second residence hall up, done with a similar system that Residence Hall A has,” he explained.

Some benefits of geothermal energy include its operating efficiency and quiet, minus the large heating and cooling towers on the building’s roofs and no industrial chillers and pumping systems. Shipley added that geothermal systems are easier to maintain than traditional HVAC.

“It involves fewer moving parts, and overall the space comforts we provide to students, faculty, staff and visitors has been improved tremendously,” he told the EAB.

Village Trustee Mary Carter Flanagan, chairperson of the EAB, asked if there has been any downside to the geothermal systems.

Shipley first commented on the substantial up-front capital costs to install a well field for the system, involving siting and drilling for the well field, and potentially additional engineering and design costs for the geothermal system.

For the first geothermal system at Adelphi, 60 wells were drilled 460 feet deep in the ground. They utilize a closed

loop system, with two pipes connected instead of the use of groundwater.

Because water in Long Island aquifers is generally 55 to 60 degrees underground, the geothermal system uses that cooled water to cool for air conditioning and equipment in the buildings. In summer, heat is taken out of the buildings and put underground through the system.

EAB member Evelyn Fasano asked if Adelphi buildings’ heat being placed back into the aquifer harm the aquifer and the local water supply. Adelphi also gets its drinking water from groundwater, so the geothermal system only involves the underground pieces of piping which water circulates through.

Shipley explained, “We monitor what all the geothermal systems are doing. If typical for springtime, my wellfield temperatures are around 60 degrees, by the end of the summer then can come up to 80, 85 or 90 degrees and then in winter we are reusing the heat in the ground and putting it back into the building.”

A disadvantage Adelphi had in doing its geothermal system two decades ago is due to the lack of present-day heat pump technology. “The smaller, ductless split heat pump systems are made now so that you can operate large buildings with them as well. There’s a lot out there including tons of incentives, but those were not available. And it always frustrates me that there’s much funding New York State has available through clean energy programs that we do not have the ability to take advantage of, due to the state laws and the LIPA/ PSEG utilities,” Shipley said.

LEED-infused building technology

In 2021, Adelphi University opened its renovated University Center building. The building was done as a “hybrid” as according to Shipley, Adelphi did not pursue LEED certification for it but many LEED strategies were employed for its build. Shipley said more about the federally-operated LEED program with certain initiatives that must be achieved for new building construction and operations.

On the northwest side of campus, close to South Avenue, the 100,000 square-foot new Nexus Building is home to Adelphi’s College of Nursing and Public Health as well as student and alumni services. The building with large glass windows is LEED Silvercertified and has underground parking for over 200 vehicles.

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification is an internationally recognized standard in design, construction and operation of buildings.

“You can almost do LEED buildings without spending the extra money to do LEED, but LEED has a cost factor to it including consultants’ costs if you want to gain the certification. The process

needs to be managed for LEED from design phase through construction and there is additional paperwork – more inspections need to be done, and contractors have to show they are using LEED-certified materials,” Shipley explained.

When the new sports center on Adelphi’s campus opened in 2008, the LEED program was in its infancy. Shipley noted that the energy efficiency can take shape for new buildings without the extra costs of LEED-certification.

“A lot of what LEED does is now incorporated into building codes anyway, including energy codes and codes for glass, interior finishes and indoor air quality, are all in the codes or coming under codes as time progresses. We have dealt with many consultants for LEED programs through the years and it’s a great program, but there are more costs to doing it,” he said.

An example of lesser-known LEED criteria that Shipley spoke about is the use of locally-sourced materials in building construction. He explained that most of Adelphi’s buildings were built using structural steel from southeastern Canada. “We actually get LEED credit for the fact that the steel is considered local, having come from within a certain radius,” he said.

Another topic he brought to the EAB is Adelphi University’s investments to purchase Green Power RECs (renewable energy certificates). The financing of the RECs goes towards the development of systems of power, though Adelphi has stopped its REC purchases.

“Green Power RECs are a monetary transaction where certificates are purchases from companies that generate power – solar, hydro, wind – and we were purchasing them to offset our electricity load, based on energy used on the campus on a daily basis. We stopped purchasing them a while back, and we installed a 2-megawatt cogeneration system in 2016. It just became an accounting nightmare to try to calculate the cost for each year, and we did not want to over-purchase the Green

Energy RECs,” Shipley said.

Adelphi University has a 50-kilowatt solar array system on its library’s roof, and Shipley shared that the university will be seeking a contract for installation of a 310-kilowatt system for the roof of the sports center.

Efficient Heating System

EAB member John Reilly asked about the best return on investment from all Adelphi’s green initiatives, and Shipley points out that 2-megawatt cogeneration plant helped in planning to replace the Woodruff Hall building’s aging boiler plant – two World War II era boilers and another from the 1970s. Underneath Woodruff Hall (1 South Avenue) is Adelphi’s central heating plant which provides heat and hot water to up to 70% of buildings on campus.

Because the cogeneration plant’s role in heating Adelphi buildings utilizes natural gas, Adelphi did receive some NYSERDA incentives (New York State Energy Research & Development Authority). The success of heating through the cogeneration system helps generate energy on-site, while cutting 40% of Adelphi’s need to purchase from utilities.

“We were reaching a point where we’d have had to make a major capital investment in replacing them. The cogeneration system, by leveraging savings on electricity from the utility, gave us the opportunity of generating our own power on-site. The great part of ‘cogen’ is we then take the wasted heat from the generator and engine – a 12-cylinder engine – and run that heat through heat exchangers and off exhaust gas as well, and we heat the campus more quickly. While I am generating 2 megawatts of electricity with the ‘cogen’ and at the same time I am heating all the buildings on campus on that system, with maybe one boiler coming on to handle some peak load. We have done a lot in the areas of energy efficiency, sustainability and solar power and we continue to move these initiatives forward,” he said.

Pack 55 takes top spot at annual Klondike Derby

Cub Scout Pack 55’s “Screaming Eagles” won first place in the annual Shelter Rock Klondike Derby on Saturday, January 28th. Held at the Muttontown Preserve, the Klondike Derby is a competition themed around the Arctic Gold Rush. This exciting event is a showcase for all the skills the Webelos II’s have learned throughout their time in Cub Scouts.

While pulling a sledge loaded with gear, the Klondike Derby patrols use a compass to race around a course outlined on a map given to them at the starting line. At each stop, or “city” Scouts have to solve a practical problem involving basic Scouting skills and Webelos activity skills such as fire building, knot tying, first aid and orienteering. These tasks must be performed without assistance from parents or Scout leaders, so teamwork and preparation are paramount. Depending on how well the team works out the problem Scouts are awarded “golden nuggets” for each task performed and scored by judges, including some from Boy Scouts of America District Council. After traveling to several “cities,” the teams race to the “North Pole” to have their nuggets counted and their scores tallied.

The Screaming Eagles encountered tough obstacles along the course but

worked together and, most importantly, had fun! They earned many golden nuggets and high scores due to their teamwork, strategy, communication, and Scouting skills.

The winning Screaming Eagles patrol consisted of Matthew Lyons (Patrol Leader), Michael Kennedy (Asst. Patrol Leader), Michael Geiger, Matthew Kumpel, Jeremy Quinlan, and James Went. These Scouts spent weeks preparing for the Derby, building their sledge, practicing their scouting skills and memorizing important information with the help of their Cubmaster, George Reeder, and Den Leaders, Karey Kumpel and James Kennedy. All of Pack 55 is so proud of the “Screaming Eagles” for all their hard work and determination.

Pack 55 is open to all boys and girls in grades K-5th. It includes Scouts from Garden City and throughout the surrounding area. There is no specific school your child must attend to join Pack 55, and registration is open now and throughout the year. If you have questions please email Pack 55 leaders at GCPack55@gmail.com. Also please visit Pack 55's Facebook page https://www. facebook.com/Pack55GardenCityNY/ for more information, pictures, and fun Scouting news.

Pulling the sledge is an important and fun part of the Klondike Derby. Scouts solved problems using their skills at different “cities” around the course.

The first place “Screaming Eagles!”

City resident and an experienced leader in Village affairs, will be an ideal addition to the Board and one able and committed to meeting these challenges.

Peter Coll

Elect Judy Courtney

To the Editor:

Judy Courtney, if elected mayor, will bring to that position a wealth of valuable experience and knowledge gained through many years volunteering her services in the interest of Garden City residents: as a former EPOA president and director, as a long-term member of the Recreation Commission, as a founding member of the Mobility Impaired Committee, among others. She regularly attends BOT and budget meetings. She understands the major issues facing GC, from HUB development to the governor’s zoning proposals, and the dangers they pose to the entire village.

But of equal importance, if not more so, Judy—a human resources professional for over 30 years—will bring an openness to meet with all village residents in whatever venue and a willingness to work with all residents for the benefit of the village. She respects the non-partisan tradition of the Community Agreement. She is not beholden to any individual or political party. Her only constituency will be the residents of Garden City. Please join me in voting for Judy Courtney for Mayor on Tuesday, March 21, or via an absentee ballot as necessary.

Christine Mullaney

Supports Mike Sullivan

To the Editor:

I’m writing to share a perspective on Mike Sullivan, who’s running for Village Trustee in the upcoming March 21 election.

I’ve known Mike for more than 35 years as a friend and teammate. Like Mike, I grew up in town and appreciate the unique attributes of GC and all it has to offer. Mike is the kind of person that I would trust implicitly to help safeguard the best parts of what the Village offers, and to find ways to fix the parts that need improving.

Having volunteered for many years as a coach in the town’s youth lacrosse and football programs, Mike is now excited about volunteering in a new capacity, as a Village Trustee.

Bottom line, Mike cares deeply about a healthy future for Garden City and while I no longer live in town and can’t vote for him, I do recommend him to all of you. GC would be lucky to have him on the BOT.

Bill Harrison GCHS ’75

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Elect a great neighbor

To the Editor:

My name is Eileen Read and I would like to encourage people to vote for my friend Michele Beach Harrington for the position of Village Trustee representing the Estates Section.

I first got to know Michele from walking my dog in our neighborhood. There are always people walking their dogs up and down Stratford Avenue, and it is always a wonderful way to get to know people. My experience in meeting Michele was that of meeting a great neighbor who opened my eyes to the ways of village governance. We both have very similar backgrounds, careers and mutual interests. I have learned alot about what it means to care for the village we both grew up in and where I am currently raising my family from speaking to Michele and getting involved in the Estates Property Owners Association. Her knowledge, friendship and welcoming attitude are a gift to all who know and interact with her.

Michele has been the President of the Estates Property Owners Association and has been involved in the St. Paul’s Committee since I have known her, and I am truly grateful that we have residents like Michele who give so selflessly. I will be voting for Michele for Village Trustee, and encourage anyone who loves this great village to take a page out of her book- start engaging in the critical issues that currently face Garden City, take action and decide to work with others rather than against. The first step would of course be to vote for Michele Beach Harrington in March! Let’s Go!

negative impacts of a delayed vote to redress this situation, but again, and again no action was taken.

At the February 21, 2023 Board of Trustees meeting, I again brought up this issue and made a motion to redress the Board’s failure to act and secure appropriate compensation for the executive staff. My efforts where opposed by Trustees Chester, Kelly and Flanagan who without giving any reason why they would not support this compensation review. Contrary to their advocacy of Transparency each sought to again delay the vote and conduct private discussions in executive session. It was saddening to see my fellow trustees, who have relied heavily on the executive staff, seek to again defer this resolution. Fortunately, over their objection the motion passed.

Neither active avoidance nor obstruction on seminal issues should be a path the Board should take. Again and again the present BOT has continued down the same path - like prior Boards by kicking the can down the road - on fundamental issues such as St. Paul’s, fire safety, and compensation of our executive staff. The failure to follow the recommendation on the proposal by the GCFD to improve fire safety is yet the latest example of failing to act in the best interests of the Village by seeking to advance their own agenda instead of what is best for the Village.

In my work with the executive staff and GCFD their professionalism and dedication to the Village is without reproach. They are sincerely diligent in their work, are available at all hours, and work to ensure the village is efficiently and effectively run. Absent their efforts this village would be mediocre.

Another blunder

To the Editor:

One of the European media outlets, the German newspaper Bild, reported the following: “A $400000 rocket shot down a $12 balloon.” What a snafu! On top of it, money doesn’t seem to matter!

Apparently, this balloon looks to be one of the last three unidentified aerial objects President Biden approved to shoot down. It turned out to be a pico balloon being used by The Northern Illinois Bottlecap Balloon Brigade for research purposes. This group stated the following in the Aviation Week magazine, “Same balloon last signaled its position on February 10 off the coast of Alaska, putting it on track to float toward Canada’s Yukon territory, next day. It was deemed ‘missing in action’ on February 15. On February 11, the US military shot it down over Alaska.”

It was one disaster after the other. The world can’t stop laughing at us!

Heinz Mayer

Thanks for assistance

To the Editor:

My husband and I would like to thank and commend the Garden City Fire Department for their assistance on Saturday, February 11. During the night we heard the sound of an animal possibly in distress. We discerned in the morning that a cat had climbed up an evergreen tree in our back yard and was unable to get down.

K. Read Leadership

To the Editor:

Eileen

matters

Leadership matters. Inaction, obstruction, over-analysis, and paralysis on critical issues is an ineffective way to lead the Village.

Each trustee has an obligation to identify issues that need to be addressed by the village, investigate what needs to be performed, articulate actions needed to best resolve those issues, and move forward by implementing a resolution of said issues. We must be proactive, not reactive in guiding the Village. Most importantly, we must let our employees know we appreciate them, because that is the right thing to do.

Again, after becoming a Trustee in March 2022, I came to learn the Executive staff in our Village had not had a compensation review for three to four-and-a-half years. Yet each was subject to greater performance expectations and increased responsibility. This is while inflation had a negative impact on their realized compensation. In August 2022, I sought to redress this issue and explained to the Board the

I would personally like to thank all of the employees of the Village of Garden City and ask that each resident let them know how we recognize and appreciate their efforts.

Bruce A. Torino, Esq.

We called the Fire Department and they came willingly and rescued the cat. The cat was not cooperative and began to go up higher but Firefighter Dan persisted and eventually got the kitty down.

It was a very good experience seeing how the firemen worked together to help their fellow firefighter Dan retrieve the stranded animal. We are grateful to have this wonderful fire department in our community.

Joseph and Joanne Thelen

February 24, 2023

Utah Adventure Day 3-4: Grand Staircase-Escalante Poses Challenge

BY KAREN RUBIN WITH LAINI MIRANDA AND DAVE E. LEIBERMAN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is a Delawaresized museum of sedimentary erosion that takes you down a 200-million-year-old “staircase” – a series of plateaus that descend from Bryce Canyon south toward the Grand Canyon.

But it’s relatively new and unexplored: it was the last part of the Lower 48 United States to get cartographed. President Bill Clinton set aside these 1.87 million acres as a national monument in 1996 because its untrammeled significance distinguishes it for researchers and explorers alike – but it has been controversial ever since, as Trump and Republicans sought to reverse its protected status, slash the size of Grand Staircase in half and neighboring Bears Ears by 85%,and open up vast sections of both – including areas sacred to indigenous people – to extraction and exploitation. Biden reinstated the protected areas in 2021.

Unlike the exceptionally popular and trafficked Capitol Reef, Zion, Bryce Canyon and Arches National Park, Grand Staircase-Escalante is for more hard-core adventuresmost of the trails are barely marked, require four-wheel drive to reach the trailhead, and have minimal services (you are on your own).

David and Laini have been here before, so have scouted and know the ropes – like how to drive down the

rustic, 55-mile long Hole-in-the-Rock road that begins on Highway 12, just southeast of the town of Escalante, and ends at the edge of a cliff. That road leads to the trailheads of the minimally marked trails into many slot canyons that Laini most wants to explore. When they came the last time, the road was almost impassable – we are lucky today, that the gravel and sand are not so deep. (Pro tip: go in early spring shortly after the road is regarded; in summer and fall, the washboard road has been so well-traveled and destroyed that it takes over an hour to drive just 20 miles, even in a four-wheel drive car with high clearance, as David and Laini learned through experience).

The canyons are a rugged, desolate adventurers’ paradise – Jurassic Park comes to mind - and draws hard-core hikers, canyoneers and other outdoors enthusiasts. There are very few people around (the town is tiny), even reaching the trailhead

requires four-wheel drive capable of off-road, and the trails are not marked, beyond a sign at the trailhead, and even these are rare.

As we head out for hikes, we have to be extremely mindful of carrying enough water and snacks. David hauls a 5-gallon collapsible water jug that he stashes for the trip back, and carries a 4L Hydrapak water bladder that he uses to refill our personal water bottles. We’re here in cool weather, but in summer, it can be dangerously hot. You are cautioned not to start out on these hikes after 10 am. David and Laini are also big fans of the lightweight Clif Energy Bloks that you can stock up on at Escalante Outfitters in town, where we get breakfast before heading out. Besides water, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, snacks (and me a camera), a light compactable jacket, we try to carry as little as possible.

On a previous trip, David and Laini had a sophic guide named Ace

(or Yoda), who said things like, “Let the land reveal itself to you and you will ultimately find the red zone.” (I have no idea what the red zone represents but it sounds very Zen and I think it has something to do with the fact that there is no real trail –we have to find our own way using instinct, intuition, or just common sense, as well as the verbal descriptions of landmarks.)

This first morning, we hike to the Zebra Canyon – a slot canyon which is often too flooded to visit, as it was when Laini and David were last here. It’s a two-mile hike across flat open terrain to get to the entrance (virtually no shade).

Laini reads notes to direct our route that sound like Indiana Jones navigating by looking out for cryptic descriptions of land formations.

“Named after the vivid stripes that line its walls, Zebra Slot Canyon in Grand Staircase Escalante is perhaps the most unique canyon in Southern Utah,” the notes read. “To reach the stunning canyon requires an 8-mile drive down a dirt road, a 5-mile round trip hike that can be tricky to follow, and a challenging climb through very narrow canyon walls. Even though the Zebra Slot Canyon itself is only about a quarter-mile long, the long journey to reach it is completely worth the effort.”

The landscape here in the Grand Staircase Escalante is so different from Capitol Reef – swirls and folds, amazing color, the formations sensuous. We come upon a literal pile of perfectly round rocks (“Moqui

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marbles”)—that look like chocolate bon bons or rubber balls formed by hand–that native peoples used like marbles or balls.

At Zebra Canyon, I make it through a little ways, squeezing my way in, but then it becomes even narrower, with barely 10 inches to get through. This is much more technical, requiring real climbing skill, where you have to use your hands and legs to shimmy up the walls of the canyon and slither through. Essentially, every “step” is problem-solving a puzzle – involving seeing the puzzle in its full-dimension, thinking out of the box to use all your resources, and transfigure/manipulate/reshape your body. You need to be flexible (I’m not), have good strength in your upper body, hands and knees (I don’t), and it helps to be thin (no comment).

This is my first experience in a slot canyon, and I am intimidated. I don’t want to hold back the others or have them worry that I will be completely trapped inside (my worry), so I tell them to go on ahead and wait for them in a small wider section, enjoying watching others go through (and not return).

It feels surreal, but I can hear people laughing through the rock walls, as if embedded in the rock (it’s weird).  While I wait, I watch the various techniques people use to scramble up the sides and solve the problem of slithering through. Very creative!

Canyons don’t have signs or markers. People just know where to go. In some instances we find cairns. But mostly, we just go (a tad unnerving

because of the vastness of emptiness and the thought of actually wandering around totally lost, as I’ve seen in Survivor and/or Disaster movies).

Laini recalls another of Ace’s sagacious aphorisms, “Whichever way you go, that’s the best way.”

So, we find ourselves paving our own trail (that’s fun too) , walking over a vast section of slickrock - amazing white, swirled smooth mounds of rock like petrified ice cream - and find another slot to explore. This time, I scramble over boulders to get in (very proud of myself), but it doesn’t go far. Still. I did it and it gives me confidence for another day. We don’t actually find the Tunnel Slot Canyon.

We find our way to the trail we came in on (whew!), and return to the trailhead. We’re back to the Jeep by 4:10 pm, having hiked for 6 hours (6 miles).

The slots are reached along Hole in the Rock Road. And after these ambitious hikes, we continue driving on the road to Devils Garden, 13 miles south of Escalante.

Devils Garden is an astonishing sight - a whole cityscape of hoodoos and arches. These are incredibly dramatic, mysterious – not rock at all, but seem to be imbued with spirits (hence the name, no doubt). This is probably the easiest trail in the area, and is absolutely magical. There is also a lovely picnic area and bathrooms.

Back in the Jeep, Laini leads us down a wild path to the no-name hoodoos overlook that she and David discovered wild camping on a previous trip (the drive was harrowing enough, like being in an ATV). From this high elevation we look through these tower-

ing rock formations to the vast expanse below. It’s tempting to camp here, but we return to our cozy cabin at Canyons of Escalante RV Park in Escalante.

Big Horn Canyon

For our second day exploring Grand Staircase-Escalante, we head to Big Horn Canyon.

I’m more prepared today for this hike and basically, go with the flow (as Ace would say).

Big Horn Canyon is a tributary of Harris Wash. It runs for three miles through alternating slickrock and sand – the first two miles are in the wash. The slots cut into the Navajo sandstone rock layers displaying an unusually wide range of colors and forms.

We follow instructions which say to park at the two blue containers, then make our way down to the river bed (exactly where do we start?) and follow Harris Wash  of the Escalante River, crossing it many times (and can be hard to reach when the water is higher.)

This first part of the hike to reach the canyon is pleasant – we go back and forth over a riverbed which on this day, is mostly dry.

There are two slot canyons. The first over to the left is shorter and the hike ends when it becomes too narrow to pass through. The second one is long and the colors are spectacular. For a change in perspective, once the canyon walls open you can hike on the creamsicle swirled ice cream rocks.

Unlike Zebra, Big Horn Canyon is really easy to navigate (no need to slither up walls) – ideal for neophytes like me.

Coffee and Heart Health

BY CHARLYN FARGO

Go ahead and grab that cup of coffee or two: it’s good for lowering your blood pressure.

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers found that drinking two to three cups of coffee every day helped maintain low blood pressure.

The study found regular coffee drinkers had significantly lower blood pressure, both on peripheral and central levels, than those who do not drink it, according to Dr. Arrigo F. G. Cicero, an associate professor in the department of medical and surgical sciences with the University of Bologna in Italy.

“Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in Italy and in the world, and its consumption has already been associated with a positive impact on human health, particularly regarding CVD (cardiovascular disease), Type 2

diabetes and a number of neurodegenerative and liver diseases,” Cicero and colleagues wrote in a press release.

Researchers looked at the Brisighella Heart Study to compare both peripheral and central blood pressure values in 783 women and 720 men who reported drinking varying amounts of coffee every day. They found that heavy coffee drinkers had the lowest systolic blood pressure, followed by moderate coffee drinkers.

Compared with those who didn’t drink coffee, people who drank two cups per day and those who drank more than three cups a day had lower systolic blood pressure. Researchers found similar trends for aortic blood pressure, aortic pulse pressure and peripheral pulse pressure.

“The results are very clear: peripheral blood pressure was significantly lower in individuals consuming one to three cups of coffee a day than in non-coffee drinkers,” Cicero said in the release.

“And for the first time, we were also able to confirm these effects with regard to the central aortic pressure, the one close to the heart, where we observe an almost identical phenomenon with entirely similar values for habitual coffee drinkers compared to non-coffee drinkers.”

The study found both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee gave the same results, suggesting that caffeine isn’t the main determinant of the effect of coffee on blood pressure.

“Caffeine is only one of the several coffee components and certainly not the only one with an active role. Positive effects on human health have indeed been recorded even among those who consume decaffeinated coffee,” Cicero said in the release. “We know that caffeine can increase blood pressure, but other bioactive components in coffee seem to counterbalance this effect with a positive end result on blood pressure levels.”

Big Horn Canyon is magnificent. Nature puts on a fantastic display of colors, patterns, swirls and shapes. You can imagine how the ancients got their inspiration for their art. Walking through, it feels like you are the ball in a psychedelic pin ball machine.

This hike reminds Laini of Dr. Seuss’ “Oh the Places You Will Go.”

And I think to myself, how is this canyon not more popular!?! In fact, for the most part, we are completely alone – not a soul around (in contrast to Zebra which seemed to draw lots of people, despite its difficulty). It makes it all the more surreal when a couple does pop up in our space, bursting the reverie.

The hike altogether is about six miles – absolute perfection.

We are back in the car at 2:14 pm, and head out to drive to our next stop, Glen Canyon, via the Burr Trail, a scenic byway.

Information at Escalante Interagency Visitor Center, 755 West Main, Escalante UT 84726, 435-826-5499, www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/utah/grand-staircase-escalante-national-monument .

Another visitors center is at 745 US-89, Kanab, UT 84741, 435-644-1200.

Also, www.utah.com/destinations/ national-monuments/grand-staircase-escalante-national-monument/

See more photos: https://goingplacesfarandnear.com/utah-adventureday-3-4-grand-staircase-escalante-poseschallenge/

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Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU Med School in Springfield, Illinois. For comments or questions, contact her at charfarg@aol.com or follow her on Twitter @NutritionRD.

March Is Women’s History Month

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

March is Women’s History Month and I am focusing on Helen Thomas who was an American journalist. Helen Amelia Thomas was born on August 4, 1920, in the small town of Winchester, Kentucky.

Thomas, a reporter and author, is probably best remembered by most Americans as a long-serving member of the White House press corps. She covered the White House during the administrations of 10 U.S. presidents - from the beginning of the Kennedy administration to the second year of the Obama administration.

Thomas was the seventh of the nine children of George and Mary Thomas who were Lebanese immigrants. Thomas said that her parents couldn’t read or write. She was raised mainly in Detroit, Michigan, where her family moved when she was four years old, and where her father ran a grocery store. She has said that her father encouraged all of his children to attend college.

Attending Detroit Public Schools, it was while Helen Thomas was a student at Eastern High School that she got her first byline in the student newspaper. It was then and there that she decided to become a journalist. She said that her “ego swelled and she was hooked for life.”

She enrolled at Wayne University (now Wayne State University) in Detroit and received a bachelor’s degree in English in 1942 because at that time Wayne University did not offer a degree in journalism. Many people have said that being a reporter suited her personality because she had a boundless curiosity. At college Thomas worked on the university newspaper covering various events.

Right after college Thomas moved to Washington, D.C. and throughout her career she had many accomplishments. She became a copy girl at the now defunct Washington Daily News where she earned $17.50 a week and she was later promoted to “cub reporter.”

In 1943 she was hired by the United

Press International and she would be with them for 57 years. A news writer, Thomas wrote radio news, especially women’s news and celebrity profiles, and she later reported on the federal government, particularly the FBI and Capitol Hill. She was assigned to the White House in 1961 and in 1974 was promoted to Chief White House Correspondent, a position she held until 2000.

Thomas then served as a columnist for Hearst Newspapers from 2000 to 2010, writing about national affairs and the White House. Thomas was the first female officer of the National Press Club, the first female member and president of the White House Correspondents’ Association and the first female member of the Gridiron Club.

Throughout her life Helen Thomas wrote six books. Her last book with co-author Craig Crawford was “Listen Up, Mr. President: Everything You Always Wanted Your President to Know and Do” which was published in 2009.

Thomas received numerous honorary doctorate degrees from Brown University, St. Bonaventure University, Michigan State University and George Washington University. She was also a commencement speaker at dozens of colleges and delivered lectures on the White House and the Presidency.

In 1971, Helen Thomas married a colleague, Douglas Cornell, who was just retiring as the White House reporter for the Associated Press. Four years later, he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and she cared for him until his death in 1982.

Helen Thomas died on July 20, 2013, at her home in Washington, D.C. at the age of 92. She would have turned 93 the following month. Many female journalists memorialized Thomas on Twitter, including Judy Woodruff, who called her a “trailblazer,” and Lynn Sweet, who said she was a “glass ceiling breaking journalist.” Andrea Mitchell tweeted that Thomas “made it possible for all of us who followed.” Mitchell also said that Thomas wasn’t afraid to ask pointed questions of the president or the

press secretary.

Dana Perino, who served as press secretary to President George W. Bush, remembered that on her first day as press secretary, Thomas approached her at the podium to give her words of encouragement.

President Obama released a statement calling her “a true pioneer” who “never failed to keep presidents - myself included - on their toes. What made Helen the ‘Dean of the White House Press Corps’ was not just the length of her tenure, but her fierce belief that our democracy works best when we ask tough questions and hold our leaders to account.”

Coincidentally Helen Thomas was born the same day as President Obama and he surprised her when he took a break from his official duties and popped into in the White House briefing room unannounced on her 89th birthday. Helen Thomas was sitting in the front-row seat reserved with her name and Obama sat next to her.

Leading the roomful of reporters in singing “Happy Birthday to You,” Obama gave Helen Thomas a plate full

of cupcakes, making her the first White House correspondent to have a birthday cake delivered by a president. He had just turned 48.

Helen Thomas was known as the reporter who for nearly 30 years signed off at the end of press conferences with her signature, “Thank you, Mr. President.” That phrase became so wellknown that it was included in several movies about the White House.

Many people recognized Thomas not just because of her work as a Washington, D.C. journalist but because she often made TV appearances. To many Americans, she was a well-known face.

About the occupation Helen Thomas had chosen so many years ago, as a girl in high school in Detroit, she has said:

“When you’re in the news business, you always expect the unexpected.”

“I think I’ll work all my life. When you’re having fun, why stop having fun?”

“I love my work, and I think that I was so lucky to pick a profession where it’s a joy to go to work every day.”

BY TOM MARGENAU

Most mornings, I sit down at my computer and open my emails. I find many of the same questions I’ve answered hundreds, if not thousands of times over the 25 years I’ve been writing this column. And even though it’s “deja vu all over again,” I don’t mind answering those questions because I know that not everyone has memorized all my past columns and these queries are coming from folks now facing some Social Security issues or decisions in their lives.

But for some reason, this morning’s batch of emails was different. They still were questions I’ve dealt with in the past. (I don’t think there is a single Social Security question I have never been asked.) Still, they were not the common questions I’m asked over and over again, so I thought I’d put them in today’s column.

Q: I am a bit of an amateur genealogist. I want to create a family tree and I’m trying to get whatever information I can about several deceased relatives. I know I might be able to get a little information from their Social Security records. How do I go about doing this?

A: The most easily obtainable Social Security record you can get is a copy of the deceased person’s Social Security number application card. That card lists the deceased’s name, date, place of birth and parents’ names. Just do a Google search for “Social Security form SSA-711.” That’s the form you use to get a copy of that SSN application card. The usual fee for this service is $30. And I’m sure you’re also checking out online sites like Ancestry.com.

Q: I was married to a man for 28 years. It was a troubled marriage. We divorced about 10 years ago. During most of that marriage, I was a stay-at-home wife and mother. All the children from that marriage are grown. About three years ago, I met the most wonderful man and we got married. But one complication is that he is living in this country illegally. He is working and paying taxes. (I’m not really sure how that works.) Will I ever be able to get any benefits from my first husband’s Social Security? Will I get anything from my second husband’s Social Security?

A: As long as you are married to husband No. 2, you can’t get any Social Security from husband No. 1. And because husband No. 2 is an undocumented immigrant, he won’t be able to get any Social Security -- even though he is somehow paying into the system. And that means you can’t get any spousal benefits on his record. But if your marriage to husband No. 2 ends, you could go back and get benefits from No. 1. Or if you happen to have enough credits on your own record, you could get a small retirement benefit. You would need a minimum of 10 years

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of work to qualify for your own Social Security.

Q: In a recent column, you answered a question from a divorced wife who was wondering if she could get the “bump up” in Social Security benefits even though her prior husband, who was also at full retirement age, was planning on deferring his benefits until he was 70.

You said that she should file her claim because the law says a divorced woman can file for benefits on an ex-husband’s record even if he is not collecting benefits -- although the ex would have to be at least age 62.

Well, my wife and I are both at full retirement age. She filed her claim this past year, and I am deferring my benefits until age 70. When I questioned the Social Security clerk about why my wife did not receive the bump up to half of my FRA benefit, which is significant, we were told that my wife could not get the bump up until I began to receive benefits. So, is this another “marriage penalty?”

A: It’s not a “marriage penalty” per se. There is a reason why the rules are different for divorced women and married women.

It all comes down to the issue of dependency. The law requires a woman to be financially dependent on her husband’s Social Security in order to be eligible for spousal benefits on his record. If a woman is still married to her husband, and if he’s still working and not getting Social Security, it’s assumed that his income is being used to support her and therefore she doesn’t need his Social Security spousal benefit until he applies for benefits himself.

But the law can’t make that assumption for a divorced woman. It can’t be assumed that she is being supported by her ex’s current income. So that’s why she is able to collect his Social Security even if he hasn’t yet filed for benefits himself.

Q: I am a recent widow. My husband died in October 2022. I am 47 years old. We were married for 25 years. I was told I would have to wait until I am 60 years old to collect his Social Security. Yet I know another widow who is 10 years younger than me, and she gets a Social Security check for herself and her children. Why is this?

A: The law just assumes that a widow under age 60 ought to be able to work and support herself and not rely on the Social Security system for her livelihood. However, there is an exception for younger widows who are caring for small children. A widow with minor children of the deceased in her care can get benefits at any age. She would collect those benefits until the youngest child reaches age 16 (although the children continue to get survivor benefits until age 18).

In your case, once you reach age 60, you could file for widow’s benefits then -- if you’re not working. If you are working, you’d have to wait until you stop working or reach full retirement age, whichever comes first, to file for benefits. And when that happens, you’ll have several options. Just as one example: you could file for widow’s benefits at your full retirement age and then at 70, switch to about 128% of your own retirement benefit.

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.

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Will you have to pay capital gains when selling?

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

In the last few weeks I have had several inquiries concerning capital gains on the sale of one’s primary residence. There are a multitude of variables that come into play. It would be smart to strategize and determine in advance of selling if there will be any capital gains to be paid. The first step is to check out those homes that have sold recently (in the last 3 months) in your area that are similar to yours e.g. bedrooms, baths, EIK, interior square footage, lot size and condition, etc. Then take that price and do a hypothetical calculation. You can use the following as an example:

∙Comparable sale: $975,000

∙Your original purchase price: -$

∙All capital improvements: -$

∙Married: -$500,000

∙Or single: -$250,000

∙Closing Costs: Lawyer -$

∙Adjustments for oil/gas: -$

∙Adjustments for R. E. taxes: -$

∙Nassau: Transfer tax: $4 per $1000 of sale price

∙Queens: “City tax 1% of sale price

<$500,000

1.425% above $500,000

•Remaining mortgage: -$

•Real Estate Taxes paid -$

•Mortgage Title: (if paying off)

-$250.00

• Real Estate Commissions: -$

• Any advertising costs: (FSBO)

as the most recent ones. They will be crucial in the event of an audit by the IRS. Keeping organized and accurate records will save you quite a lot of money, especially if you are a new homeowner; as they will greatly benefit you as allowable deductions when you are ready to sell.

Mortgage interest on mortgage debt (up to $750,000); unless your mortgage was on or before Dec, 15, 2017 then the interest on up to a $1,000,000 mortgage can be taken. Also, your local real estate and state tax (S.A.L.T.) up to a maximum $10,000 can also be deducted.

tions and exemptions, but consult your CPA and/or financial planner for greater insight into your specific allowable expenses.

-$

• Staging fees: -$

• Escrow Fees: (if any) -$

When you subtract all your deductions you may or may not be required to pay any capital gains tax. Another item that will come into play and will be an important factor in calculating your capital gains tax is your marginal tax bracket at the time of your sale. The lower your tax bracket the less you will have to pay in capital gains. The tax can be 0-20%. Keep in mind this must have been your primary res idence for the last 2 out of 5 years and not an investment property. You can also deduct and repairs and upgrades that you have performed to make your home more saleable, as long as they were done within 90 days of the closing. Make sure you keep all your receipts from any capital improvements that you have made over the years as well

However, if itemizing you will need to compare it with the standard deduction(which has doubled in recent years to $25,900) to determine which method will provide a greater benefit. If you paid any points to get your original or refinanced mortgage, these are also allowable deductions. If you had put down less than 20% for your purchase price and paid points to receive private mortgage insurance, they would also be deductible from your sale price; but there are limitations, so discuss with your CPA. Also, any points on your mortgage to reduce the actual cost, or interest rate, would also qualify as a deduction too. Home equity interest is an allowed deduction only if used for home improvements. However, your primary and home equity loans combined cannot exceed $750,000 for interest to be deductible.

Any green improvements, solar panels, heaters, and heat pumps have an

There are also ways to defer capital gains by not selling your home, but by renting it out for at least 2 years and then it becomes an investment property. It is critical to keep records of the rent that you collect to prove it was rented in the event of an audit. You can then decide to sell it using an allowable IRS 1031 deferred Tax Exchange process. Once selling the property after 2 years and 1 day, the money received is held by your attorney or 3rd party Exchange. You will have 45 days after the closing to locate a replacement investment property and total of 6 months to finalize the transaction by IRS rules and regulations. You can perform a 1031 Deferred Tax Exchange as many times as you want.

However, there is a holding period of at least 1 year on the property.

Also, if you have more than one investment property (always put each one in an LLC for minimizing your liability), you might also seek advice from your CPA and/or financial planner to create a trust. This will further, decrease your heir’s tax exposure when the day comes and you pass away.

One last item is that only $10,000 of local real estate and state and sales taxes that can be deducted yearly from your tax return. However, setting up a trust will allow greater deductions on real estate taxes that people and families wouldn’t normally be able to

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BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of February 26 -- March 4, 2023

Believe it or not, there remain quite a few people who still think we live on a flat Earth. How they’ve managed to escape exposure to scientific advances of the past two millennia I’ll never know. Perhaps they think that these are all hoaxes perpetuated by “the guvment.” I wish I had an answer.

In any case, the idea of a spherical Earth is not at all new. The concept goes back to the sixth century B.C., when the Greeks began discussing the topic; and then, around 330 B.C., the wise philosopher Aristotle offered some observational evidence to support this round Earth idea.

The matter was essentially resolved about a century later when the mathematician Eratosthenes noticed that, on the summer solstice, shadow lengths were different in Alexandria and Syene in Egypt. From the length of these shadows he used geometry to show not only that the Earth was spherical but calculated its circumference to within only a few percent of what we know today -- quite a remarkable achievement for the time!

We modern stargazers can use Aristotle’s technique to demonstrate easily the Earth’s curvature by simply looking skyward while traveling to different latitudes. In fact, a perfect group of stars to help us stands upright in the southern sky around 9 p.m. local time

How Far South Can You See?

this week. Its name is Orion.

Orion represents a great hunter, with its vertical rectangle of bright stars marking his shoulders and knees, and the three equally bright stars in a straight line forming his belt. What’s nice about Orion is that it lies directly over the Earth’s equator and can be seen from everywhere on the planet.

This means that, if we were to stand on the equator and look skyward, Orion would pass directly overhead; from the North Pole, these same stars would appear split by our southern horizon. And from viewpoints in between, Orion would appear at different heights above our southern horizon.

Everyone in North America can see Orion during evening hours right now, and can trace its belt stars eastward toward the star Sirius -- the brightest in all the nighttime sky. But another bright star lies south of Orion, and only those who live in, or travel to, more southerly latitudes can see it.

Named Canopus, this bright star is easily visible to stargazers near and south of the equator. But, if you live farther north than about 37 degrees latitude, you can never see Canopus in your sky.

At a latitude of 37 degrees, you would need a perfectly clear view toward the south to get a glimpse of Canopus as it clears the southern horizon for only a few minutes during February evenings.

Farther south of 37 degrees, Canopus appears higher in the south and adds the nighttime’s second brightest star to

an already sparkling February sky. This demonstration is possible only because our Earth is not flat; if it were, we would see the same stars wherever on Earth we stood. But, because our planet is spherical, traveling north and

Snistle While You Work

BY TRACY BECKERMAN

“You were making some weird noises last night when you were sleeping,” I said to my husband as I made the bed. He was shaving in the bathroom and stuck his head out to protest.

“Two weeks ago, you said I was talking in my sleep, and now I’m making weird noises?” he replied. “So, what now? Was I snoring?”

“No, it wasn’t snoring.”

“Was it a nose whistle?” he asked. It occurred to me that this was something one can only ask a spouse after 30 years of marriage.

“No, it was somewhere between a snore and a whistle,” I said.

“So, it was a snistle,” he said confidently.

“Not really,” I said. “It was more assertive than that.”

“So, it was more like a snort,” he said.

“It was like a snort, but it was more prolonged.”

“How is that different than snoring?” he asked.

“I don’t know, but it was, and it kept me up,” I complained.

Apparently, my husband decided that this piece of information was not worth any more of his time, and he went back to shaving. But I was bothered. It was less about the fact that he kept me up the night before and more to do with my inability to accurately describe the sound coming out of his nose. It was less noisy than a jackhammer but more resonant than a drone. It was almost like he was snoring and laughing at the same time, which I suppose would make it a sniggle, but even that wasn’t quite right.

It was possible that there was an actual medical term for this, so I decided to look it up on the internet. But when

I checked WebMD, I found out that the medical term for snoring is “snoring” and the symptoms are... snoring. This is kind of like when you look up the ingredients on a carton of milk and it says, “contains milk.” The website also said if you have persistent snoring, you should consult a doctor. But I wondered if the same were true if you experienced snistling, snorting or sniggling when you slept.

The next night my husband was quiet while he slept. The good news was I was able to get a decent night’s sleep. The bad news was it was impossible for me to do further research into this whole snoozing issue.

As we lay in bed the following evening reading, we heard a loud, buzzsaw-like sound from the floor below.

“What is that sound?” I asked. My husband leaned forward and bent his head over the foot of the bed.

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I looked at the dog laying prone on the carpet and listened for a moment.

“I don’t think that’s snoring,” I said. “It sounds more like a series of woofs.”

“So, you think he’s snoofing?” said my husband.

“I don’t know if he’s snoring or snoofing or snistling or snorting. But I do know one thing.”

“What’s that?” said my husband.

I got up and shooed the dog out the door.

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won six Grammy awards.

She ended up becoming the chieftains principal Irish dancer in 1992, which led her on the path of getting more involved in the step dancing world.

“The StepCrew was created by a chance meeting between the Chieftains and the Pilatzke brothers, one of which is now my husband and my brother-inlaw,” said butler. “My husband Jon is a fiddle player and step-dancer himself, who has been by my side during the whole touring process.”

Butler has many other accolades, including appearances on the “Jay Leno Show” and “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” and dancing parts in movies such as, ‘The Devil’s Own’ and ‘Faithful.’

The StepCrew show will consist of two forty-five minute intervals along with an intermission period. The show will also feature a special appearance by current students at the Donny Golden School of Irish Dance.

To find out more information on the show and purchase tickets, visit the website pac.Adelphi.edu.

Services Guide

Cara Butler and Jon Pilatzke, members of StepCrew, an Irish dance crew, which will perform at Adelphi on March 11th

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Notice of Formation of MAYFIELD DEVELOPMENT

LLC . Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2021-11-27.

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11432. Purpose: Any lawful purpose

NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE

REFEREE'S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAU

J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-S3, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, Plaintiff - against - PETER C. BEH, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on October 8, 2019. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 "Rain or Shine" on the 16th day of March, 2023 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Garden City, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 135 Nassau Boulevard, Garden City, (Village of Garden City (Town of Hempstead)) NY 11530.

(SBL#: 33.‐33‐84)

Approximate amount of lien $1,732,461.51 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 008038/2015. Lisa Goodwin, Esq., Referee. Davidson Fink LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff

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Dated: January 6, 2023

During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale

NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids MUST be  RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO:

PURCHASING DIVISION Inc. Village of Garden City    351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530    between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM,    UNTIL 11:00 AM EST FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2023 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following:

TREES & SHRUBS Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address or you may download the bid specifications from the New York State Contract Reporter website at the following web address:    https://www.nyscr.ny.gov/ contracts.cfm

This bid specification will be listed under the Agency Name of:    Inc. Village of Garden City Catherine Reynolds Buyer Dated:2/24/22

NASSAU COUNTY BID NOTICE

Sealed bids MUST be  RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO:

PURCHASING DIVISION

Inc. Village of Garden City    351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530    between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM,

UNTIL 11:00 AM EST

FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2023 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following:

HORTICULTURAL & ATHLETIC FIELD PRODUCTS Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address or you may download the bid specifications from the New York State Contract Reporter website at the following web address:    https://www.nyscr.ny.gov/ contracts.cfm

This bid specification will be listed under the Agency Name of:

Inc. Village of Garden City Catherine Reynolds Buyer

Dated:2/24/22

NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids MUST be  RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO:

PURCHASING DIVISION Inc. Village of Garden City    351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530    between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM,

UNTIL 11:00 AM EST

FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2023 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following:

LIQUID CHLORINE

Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address or you may download the bid specifications from the New York State Contract Reporter website at the following web address:    https://www.nyscr.ny.gov/ contracts.cfm

This bid specification will be listed under the Agency Name of:    Inc. Village of Garden City Catherine Reynolds Buyer Dated:2/24/22

NASSAU COUNTY

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids MUST be  RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO:

PURCHASING DIVISION

Inc. Village of Garden City    351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530    between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM,

UNTIL 11:00 AM EST

FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2023 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following:

NEW (UNUSED) TIRES & RELATED SERVICES

Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address or you may download the bid specifications from the New York State Contract Reporter website at the following web address:    https://www.nyscr.ny.gov/ contracts.cfm

This bid specification will be listed under the Agency Name of:

Inc. Village of Garden City

Catherine Reynolds Buyer

Dated:2/24/22

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awards, including Cop of the Month, Excellent Police Duty Award, and the Life Saver Award. He is excited to bring his police experience back home to the community of Garden City. Officer Danisi resides in Nassau County with his wife and two children.

Water and Sewer

Superintendent

Stanley Carey has been appointed superintendent of Water and Sewer Operations for the Village, effective February 21, 2023 (or upon Civil Service approval) for the balance of the official year, ending on April 3, 2023. Mr. Carey has been serving as a senior Water Plant

THE MAYOR’S UPDATE

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consultant for H2M. Prior to that, he served as superintendent of the Massapequa Water District between 2010-2021. The position has been vacant since Frank Koch left Village service in April 2015.

TD Bank robbery suspect arrested

Garden City Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson reports that on February 10, Nassau County Police Officers arrested a 31-year-old male for committing an attempted robbery at a Bank of America in Baldwin. Upon further investigation, he was also charged with committing the following past bank robberies:

• Jan. 3rd: Chase Bank,

Rockville Centre

• Jan. 3rd: TD Bank, Garden City

• Jan. 4th: Bank of America, Westbury

• Jan. 6th: Webster Bank, Rockville Centre

Senior Center Emergency Repairs

The Board declared an emergency so as to avoid competitive bidding for the emergency repairs to the Senior Center on Golf Club Lane, thus ratifying the selection of the vendor for repairs and exempting the selection process from competitive bidding. The Senior Center was damaged due to a burst fire suppression system pipe and repairs to the kitchen, meeting rooms and floors through

THE OFFICE CAT

the building need to be made. The Board accepted the insurance payment of $252,040.36, with understanding that this amount may increase, and will use an additional $25,000 to cover the deductible, bringing the total amount available for the repairs to $277,040.36. Trustees then engaged Belfor Restorations, of Ronkonkoma, to do the repairs/renovations to the Senior Center in the amount of $284,033.45. There is a credit on the work for the laminate flooring, which has already been awarded to Preferred Construction, so the Village may not have any actual “out of pocket” funds needed.

From page 19

Possession of Stolen Property.

Shoplifting reports

On February 19th Walgreens reported that a man entered the store, stole multiple items, and fled.

On the same day, Starbucks reported that a male subject entered the store, stole an item, and fled.

Unlicensed operation

On February 19th an Old Country Road motorist was charged with unlicensed operation, unregistered vehicle, and uninsured vehicle.

Strange markings

Unknown markings were

found on a St. James Street North driveway on February 19th.

Graffiti

Graffiti was found on the walls of a private parking garage in Parking Field 12 on Feburary 20th.

Suspicious event

On February 20th surveillance cameras showed a subject checking car door handles on John Street. There is no loss reported at this time.

Hit and run

A vehicle reportedly left the scene after striking and damaging an unoccupied vehicle parked on Adelphi University

campus on February 20th.

Reckless driving

On February 20th A Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license, reckless driving, and excessive speed.

Excessive speed

A Stewart Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and excessive speed on February 20th.

Gate malfunction Garden City Police responded to the Hilton Avenue Railroad Crossing for a railroad gate malfunction on February 20th.

Hit and run

On February 21st a witness told police that an unknown white box truck struck and damaged a Franklin Avenue railroad gate.

Suspended license

An Edgemere Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and non-transparent windows on February 21st.

Carbon monoxide alarm

On February 21st Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a residence for a CO alarm. Firefighters conducted meter testing with negative results.

CAP supports Michele Harrington for trustee

From page 6

had the added benefit of being close to family including her Mom, Florence Beach, who lived in town.

She is currently the President of the Estates Property Owners Association. Under Michele’s leadership, the by-laws for the Estates POA and all of the other POAs have been updated and modernized to be more transparent and inclusive of all Village residents.

She is very active on the Committee on the Future of St. Pauls and serves on the Usage and Planning subcommittee. She has also been involved with the communications efforts on the St. Paul’s Committee. She is currently a member of the village’s Economic Governance committee.

Michele is concerned about a series of issues facing the village- both internal and external- that need to be dealt with as a community. She believes it is very important that we face these challenges in a collaborative, thoughtful and united way. There should be no sides to be taken against one another here. We need to work through the issues together to accomplish the best results for our village residents and our town’s future success. It is so important that we are all united in our goals as a village.

Michele believes one of the most pressing issues facing the village is the proposed development at the Nassau Coliseum site by Las Vegas Sands

into a hospitality, entertainment and casino complex. She reached out to Bruce Blakeman, the Nassau County Executive, to come and speak with our residents on February 8th at Stewart School regarding where the County stands with the proposal and what are we to expect going forward. While she is opposed to the casino at the Nassau Coliseum, she believes it is important for County Executive Blakeman

to understand the multiple concerns our village and our neighboring towns have surrounding this potential development- increases in traffic in an area that is already congested. The potential for increases in serious crimes such as human trafficking, armed robbery and money laundering.

On Monday, February 27th - the four POAs will be jointly hosting a “Postcard Writing Party” where they will be supplying postcards, sample notes, pens, postage and addresses to our elected local officials so that village residents can express their concerns directly. The sooner our officials know how residents feel, the better!

Another serious concern- Governor Hochul has proposed creating a new statewide agency that will address New York’s housing crisis. A part of the plan will also require municipalities with MTA rail stations to locally rezone for higher density residential development. This is where our village trustees will

need to proactively work with the surrounding towns in Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties in order to have a strong gameplan when dealing with the potential for the state to override local zoning designations. There is strength in numbers when expressing concerns to officials in Albany. Our Village must begin to reach out and organize.

An area that Michele also has a keen interest in is the economic viability of our business district. It is important for Garden City to have a strong commercial tax base. There has been an increase in the implementation of IDAs and PILOT programs to encourage investment and development in Nassau County. Franklin Avenue has undergone a monumental change in the composition of the types of businesses that are occupying our commercial properties. Where we once had large national retail chains occupying these buildings we now have NYU Langone, Northwell, Mt. Sinai and other not-for-profits leasing these properties. While we are very lucky to have such a wonderful set of hospitals, top doctors and caregivers now bringing their offices to Franklin Avenue, our village must be mindful in how we work with these organizations in order to maintain some reasonable level of tax revenues from them.

Michele is currently on the Economic component of the Village Governance committee where she and other commit-

tee members are actively researching ways for our Village to navigate through the process so that our residents will not be underwriting an increase in residential taxes to offset any potential declining tax revenue base from the “not-forprofit” nature of these businesses. The committee is working on other ideas, as well, that will encourage businesses to prosper in the village. The goal is to have our village be able to adapt to the evolving challenges while still maintaining the characteristics that make Garden City a wonderful place to live and work.

Michele is also looking forward to discussing these concerns, as well as, the options being developed by the Committee on the Future of St. Pauls for our residents. For the residents to make an educated decision on which of the options makes the best sense for our village, the committee needs to provide them with what each option will cost. We are getting closer to having these numbers for the residents. The Cost Estimators are actively engaged with this analysis. The residents should have significant input to the Village’s conclusion with the St. Paul’s building by casting a vote in a formal village wide vote.

There are a number of other important issues facing our Village which Michele plans to address when she writes to you again next week in the Garden City News.

Working hard to protect the Village of Garden City

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proposed to us. As the trees went up along Main Ave., Strawberry Field, and Greenridge Ave., Paul Rothenbiller and myself spent a good deal of time monitoring the planting of the trees.

The next step was to put together a plan to alleviate the obnoxious lighting emanating from the Merillon Ave Station. I received a petition from the residents with 200 signatures on it asking for this to be done. Paul and Village Engineer John Borroni designed a plan to do this. There was some resistance to this plan, but after a six month battle I got it approved. Construction started on the road plan in December. There were residents with concerns as the construction was proceeding and each time I met with them at the site. There is still a lot more landscaping to be done but I believe the area looks much better than it did eight months ago. When everything is completed, the residents of the northern Estates will at least have the obnoxious lights from the station covered. I thank them for their patience. These costs were submitted to the LIRR for payment from the Community Benefit Fund.

This brings me to the proposed Sands Casino at the Nassau Hub. My first thought when I heard about this proposed casino was we have to fight this from the start and not wait, like we did with the Third Track project. Why do we need a casino? We have Jakes’s 58 in Suffolk County; there will be a full casino at Aqueduct Racetrack. Casinos bring with them crime, human sex trafficking, DWI’S, prostitution and numerous other horrible activities. In addition it would have an adverse effect on traffic in our area, particularly the Eastern part of our Village.

Myself and Trustee Mary Carter Flanagan have proactively attended the past two Nassau County Mayor and Village Officials meetings, to garner support from the adjoining towns to fight this Casino fiasco.

We have to reach out to our County Legislators. They are the ones who will vote on the transfer of the lease to Sands.

Our local legislator is Laura Schaefer. Rich Nicolello is the Presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature. I have called them and told them my position. They are the ones we should contact. The Casino must be stopped. Call them! Write them!

Another major issue that could adversely affect our Village is Governor Hochul’s land grab. It would override Garden City’s control of zoning, by imposing state mandated zoning requirements. It would have artificial housing targets. Village property half a mile from our train stations would be the targeted areas. This proposal violates the “home rule” concept that is in our state constitution. This rule allows villages to pass laws to govern themselves. This would change the suburban character of Garden City forever.

Governor Hochul tried this two years ago and did not have enough votes in the State Senate. She didn’t put it in last year’s budget because she was running for re-election. Assemblyman Ed RA and State Senator Kevin Thomas offices must be contacted. This proposal has to be taken out of the budget. It must be stopped.

My position on St. Paul’s is this; my heart says I would love to see the building stand and that we find a way to do adaptive reuse. My head says the cost to do it can’t be prohibitive. Residents certainly aren’t going to go for that. The cost estimator Westerman Construction will be giving us estimates for adaptive

reuse, use of the facade, and demolition. Once we get his report there are a lot more steps to take. We need to reach out to community groups, and athletic groups both village sponsored and school run to ascertain their needs.

The bottom line is we should have a referendum/opinion poll by the end of the year with two choices for the residents to vote on. I will support the residents choice.

These are just a few of the items that have to be addressed in our Village.

I would like your support for my re-election to the Board of Trustees. I will work my hardest to make sure the MTA/LIRR is out of our town without doing any more damage, to help stop the casino, to stop Governor Hochul’s land grab, and work to put a referendum vote on St. Paul’s.

I believe my experience dealing with the MTA/LIRR makes me the right person to help address these issues.

Two years ago I ran on the FABGC platform of transparency with the other Trustees, and most importantly transparency with the Garden City residents. I pledge to do that again if I’m re-elected.I appreciate your support.

GC Girl Scouts host 2nd Annual “Souper Bowl”

Toddler Storytime, Arts and Crafts

Our eight-week spring session of Toddler Story Time and Arts and Crafts will be held on Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m. at Cottage #110. Each 45-minute class will cover a theme with short stories and crafts. Themes covered will be Spring, Teddy Bears, Birds, Insects, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and more! Class will be taught by Recreation Supervisor Andrea Genna.

This class is open to Garden City residents ages 2 and 3 years of age and a caregiver. This eight-week session will begin Thursday, April 20, and run until June 8. The price for the session is $66.

*Please Note-The participant must be the age by the start of the class.

To register for this class, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or, if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

“Chess Wizards” Afterschool Program Spring Session

Tuesday, April 4, and will cost $193. Instructors (who are called “Wizards”) provide all the materials necessary for your child to participate in the class. Come join the fun!!!

To register for this class, please visit Chess Wizards’ website at www.chesswizards.com.

GC Pool Now Hiring Lifeguards for the Summer

Lifeguards are needed for the upcoming Garden City Recreation and Parks Pool season. If you are interested in becoming a lifeguard at the Garden City Pool, please contact Steve Espey, Recreation supervisor, at 516-483-2525 between the hours of 10:30 and 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, to set up an interview.

Recreation Pickleball News

Beginning the week of January 22, Recreation and Parks will add a Sunday morning and a Thursday afternoon session of pickleball. The schedule will be as follows:

Souper Bowl Troop 1322 volunteers: Daniela Fabrizi, Grace Dennis, Madeline Mitchell, Ella Pocock, Simone Outstatcher, Juliana Mitchell, Ava Sethi, Sofia Sanita, Grace Power, Maddie O'Brien.

Missing from photo: Keira Regan.

Senior Garden City Girl Scout Troop 1322 hosted the Second Annual “Souper Bowl” on Saturday, February 11. Girl Scouts and community members were encouraged to take the challenge to tackle hunger. Over 53 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 transport the donations.

Garden City Recreation and Parks has again partnered with the very popular “Chess Wizards” to offer a spring session after school program for Garden City children in grades 1 to 5 who want to learn the game of chess! Chess Wizards is a fun way to have kids experience the excitement of chess.

Kids will play in mini tournaments, have interactive lessons with chess pros and play cool chess variants like bug house. It is proven that chess enhances cognitive development in children, improves both verbal and mathematical skills, and increases all levels of academic performance! Playing chess stimulates the mind and helps children strengthen skills such as focusing, visualizing goals, abstract thinking, and forming concrete opinions.

This eight-week class will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays beginning

• Sundays – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m .beginning January 22

• Thursdays – 3:15 to 5:45 p.m. beginning January 26

The above sessions will run through the end of March and then be evaluated for participation.

We will continue to run pickleball from 9:30 to noon, Tuesdays through Fridays.

All sessions will be open to residents only and will allow continuous round robin use during that session. No group may reserve a court and play on their own. The cost per session will be $6 daily or with a pass, $5.

Did you know that Hemlock and Edgemere Parks both have pickleball courts? Residents are invited to use the courts and nets, paddles and balls must be brought by the players.

GC High School fencers compete at Junior Olympics

Louis Rivera and Trey Plastaras, both captains on the Boys Garden City High School Fencing tea , qualified for and competed at USA Fencing’s Junior Olympics over President’s Day weekend in Denver, Colorado.

The venue was the Denver Convention Center in downtown Denver where thousands of High School and College age, up to sophomore year, fencers compete at Junior Olympics, which is one of the most difficult to qualify for National competitions with USA Fencing. The Junior category is for fencers age 19 and under, and the Cadet category is 16 and under.

Louis joined the team as a freshman and quickly picked up the sport as an épée fencer, leading him to start competing at Regional level tournaments outside of high school through USA Fencing this past year, and ultimately qualifying him for the 2023 Junior Olympics. He is a co-captain on the épée squad of the high school team and belongs to Long Island Fencing Center in Carle Place under the instruction of Coach Joe Brajdic, himself a member of the Croatian National team, and the coach of the Garden City Boys Fencing team. Louis competed in the Junior Mens

Épeé Tournament with over 350 of the best high school and college age épeé fencers in the country. He looks forward to continuing his fencing at a competitive club level when he enters college in the fall.

Trey, who is in 10th grade, joined the Boys High School Fencing team as a freshman and this year was a co-captain of the foil squad. Trey started fencing at age 10 and is a rated fencer with USA Fencing, completing his season as the 12th ranked cadet in the Northeast Region, which encompasses nine states, and is presently in the top 30% of junior, college-age fencers. He has competed at many local, Regional and National level tournaments, including over three National Championships. He trains at 5t Fencers Club in Mineola under Jonathan Tiomkin, a member of Team USA who competed at the 2004 Olympics. Trey qualified for the Cadet and Junior level tournaments this year at Junior Olympics and was promoted beyond the pools round, winning his Direct Elimination round. He looks forward to continuing to fence at the competitive level and being on the high school team next year.

Trey Plastaras at the moment of winning his 15 point elimination round, promoting him to the next level of competition.

Louis on the strip at Junior Olympics in the Pools round.

Trey Plastaras and Louis Rivera after winning the HS meet against Jericho HS in January.

Hoops for Hope coming on March 6

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Don’t miss cheering for the Challengers!

It's an afternoon you won't want to miss! Mark your calendars for Hoops for Hope! Come and cheer for the Challenger Basketball team in the Garden City High School gym on Monday, March 6. Special guests will be featured at halftime this year. 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.

Teamwork is what makes this event so great. Students and faculty from all of the GC schools, the GCHS cheer and kickline teams and members of the community come together for an afternoon to cheer on the Challengers. Let’s all do it again!

Tip off is 3:30. Doors open at 3 with a suggested donation of $5. Everyone who attends will receive 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 event). Family

Hoops for Hope is played in memory of Bobby Menges, GCHS alumnus.

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.

Support the Challenger Basketball team. Raise money for teens with cancer. Come be a part of this special event.

Attention students!

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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StepCrew brings Celtic dance, music to Adelphi PAC

Boasting 10 award-winning Celtic dance and music performers, The StepCrew will delight audience-goers at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Saturday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. This unique dance production to take place on the Westermann Stage features three styles of dance—Irish, tap, and Ottawa Valley step dance.

The talented cast of dancers and musicians is led by Long Island’s own Cara Butler and the Pilatzke brothers Jon and Nathan, all three longtime touring members of Grammy Award winners The Chieftains. Butler began dancing at the age of six, went on to win numerous Irish dance championships at world-class levels, and is famous for her starring role as the lead dancer in the nationwide Folgers coffee commercial, “A Dancer’s Morning.” Current students from the Donny Golden School of Irish Dance, where Butler also studied, will be part of the show. The StepCrew boasts Celtic and world music from three world-class fiddle players backed by a five-piece ensemble. Tickets start at $55, with discounts available to seniors, students, Adelphi alumni and employees. For more information, call Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516-877-4000 or email boxoffice@adelphi.edu. The box office is open Wednesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and is also open two hours before all ticketed performances. Ticket sales and additional information are available online.

Ann Collins Associate Real Estate Broker Garden

City Office

516.248.6655 ext.2208, c.516.384.1869

anncollins@danielgale.com

74 Dartmouth Street, Garden City, NY –Open House| February 25th & 26th| 1:00pm-3:00pm

This well-built, charming Cape is ideally located in the Western Section of Garden City, overlooking the golf course. The first floor features a cozy living room with a fireplace, a formal dining room, a fully equipped kitchen, a primary bedroom, another bedroom, and a full bath. Upstairs, there are 2 extra large bedrooms and a full bath. The house boasts beautiful hardwood floors throughout. The partially finished basement includes entertainment area and ample space for utilities, laundry, and storage. Additional amenities include central air conditioning on the first floor and a 2-car detached garage. The low taxes and convenient access to a park, transportation, shops and places of worship make it an ideal place to call home.

MLS# 3460148. $850,000.

danielgale.com

StepCrew ensemble.

Photo by Bradley Walters

Open House

179

Kilburn Road, Garden City, NY

This Tudor style home, designed by renowned architect, Olive Tjaden in 1928, is a true gem situated in the highly sought-after Estates Section. This property which is on 80X100 ft, is in pristine condition with upgraded features throughout. The location is convenient to parks, schools and close to transportation. Upon entering, the foyer exudes elegance with irreplaceable Chestnut wainscoting and stunning pegged hardwood floors. The bridal staircase with landing is the perfect compliment to the beautiful leaded glass windows that fill the foyer with sunlight. The first floor is further accentuated with a formal banquet dining room, step down living room and a den with more stunning leaded glass windows. The custom designed eat-in-kitchen features Rutt wood cabinetry, Wolf oven, Subzero, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops. Additionally, there is a powder room, butlers pantry, bar room, and glass sliders that lead to the slate patio and manicured garden. The second floor has a primary en suite with gleaming marble bath, 3 generous sized bedrooms plus new hall bath. The third floor is a walk up with a bonus room and lots of storage space. The lower level features a newly finished media room, video room, laundry, open space room for a pool table, new full bath, and outside separate entrance. On the exterior there is a 2 car garage with storage. The amenities include upgraded utilities, gas heat including gas line to BBQ, sprinkler system, alarm system, CAC plus Vermont slate roof. This is a fabulous must-see home. Don’t miss it! MLS# 3459778. $1,949,000.

Patricia Dickson Real Estate Salesperson

Garden City Office

516.248.6655 ext.2212, c. 516.280.0976 patricadickson@danielgale.com

Jessica Brantuk

Estate Salesperson

516.248.6655 ext.2247, c. 917.658.2966 jessicabrantuk@danielgale.com

Open House| Sunday, Febuaray 26th| 12:00pm-2:00pm danielgale.com

Garden City and Wyndham Resale Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY | 516.248.6655 | danielgale.com

179 Kilburn Road Garden City, NY

Sunday February 26 | 12:00-2:00pm

4-bedroom, 3.5-bath.

MLS# 3459778. $1,949,000.

PENDING

Garden City, NY

4-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

MLS# 3453600. $1,225,000.

74 Dartmouth Garden City, NY

Saturday February 25 | 1:00-3:00pm

Sunday February 26 | 1:00-3:00pm

4-bedroom, 2-bath.

MLS# 3460148. $850,000.

PENDING

Garden City, NY

3-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

MLS# 3424832. $1,250,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.55-bath. MLS# 3458309. $1,750,000.

PENDING

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3450571. $1,425,000.

Garden City, NY

3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3457851. $929,000.

PENDING

Garden City, NY

4-bedroom, 2.55-bath.

MLS# 3393086. $1,599,000.

PENDING

4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. MLS# 3453228. $1,149,000.

Garden City, NY

1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. MLS# 3418239. $625,000.

Garden City, NY

2-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

MLS# 3452160. $865,000.

2-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

3388058. $869,000.

Wyndham

Garden City, NY

3-bedroom, 2.5-bath.

MLS# 3451840. $2,450,000.

Garden City, NY Studio, 1-bath. MLS# 3443856. $235,000.

Aimee Escher

Garden City, NY

Mary Krener Fortune Heaney

Peter Kerantzas Lisa Heaney Robert J. Krener

Stephen Ripp

Kathleen Higdon

Cecile Raoult Lynn Puccio Cheryl Trimboli Scott Wallace Julia Mastromauro Rosado

Arthur Anderson Jessica Brantuk

Ann Collins Claudia Galvin

Rene Blair Alyson Bremer Christine Cudahy Manager

Patricia Costello Gregory Abruzzo

Matthew Minardi

Kathy Lucchesi

Linda Mulrooney

Susan MacDonald

Patricia Dickson Brigid Marmorowski

Eileen O’Hara Diane Piscopo

Daureen Hausser Patrick Gibbons Meredith Krug Geannie Murray

Wyndham East, #901 Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath. MLS# 3376904. $1,275,000.

Stephanie Marchan

Wyndham East , #709 Garden City, NY

MLS#

Wyndham East , #M5

East, #522

Wyndham West , #603

Kathleen McCarthy