The Garden City News (3/16/18) by Litmor Publishing

Friday, March 16, 2018

Vol. 94, No.25

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Citizen of the Year PAGE 6 n Swim-a-thon

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Village Board prepares for 555 Stewart Ave. hearings

NEVER TOO OLD TO CHEER

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

Garden City High School's Class of 2018 and their parents enjoyed the annual Class Party and Parent Skit Night recently. Above, parents of the Kickline show their stuff. See page 58.

Garden City mom petitions for EpiPens on all airline flights BY GARY SIMEONE

Ten year old GianLuca Ingrassia, of Garden City never had an issue with nuts until a recent family vacation. On a return trip home from a relaxing getaway in Aruba last week, the fourth-grader suffered a severe allergic reaction aboard an American Airlines flight. “He ate a few of the complimentary cashews, and his throat started tickling and he had severe stomach cramping and chest pain,” said his mother, Francine, who was onboard with GianLuca and her three other children. The stewardess made an emergency announcement that a passenger was in distress, and a nurse who was onboard checked

GianLuca’s throat and his vital signs. “She found that he had stridor breathing due to disrupted airflow and he was really struggling to breathe,” said Ingrassia. Stridor breathing is a high pitched sound due to an obstructed airway. “She screamed for the flight staff to bring an EpiPen to open his airway, but there were none on board,” said Ingrassia. An adult female and a teenage girl, who were passengers on the flight, came to the aid of GianLuca with EpiPens they happened to have on them. The nurse injected the first one, which was filled with epinephrine, into his leg, but it See page 46

A set of public hearings regarding the 555 Stewart Avenue proposed development, with a plan for three stories, 150 rental apartments including 15 affordable housing units, are scheduled for the Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday night, March 22, at Village Hall. The 555 Stewart Avenue plan was discussed in a variety of meetings following a presentation to the CPOA on Tuesday, February 13 by attorney and village resident Kevin Walsh, who represents the developer. At the Tuesday, February 27 Board of Trustees’ meeting, Deputy Mayor John DeMaro commented on the status of the 555 Stewart Avenue proposal, brought forth in a work session last November 1 by

the applicants (550 Stewart LLC) as Walsh delivered a one-hour presentation. “The applicant has made several presentations to the Zoning Change Review Committee, and the Commission reviewed the proposed development. It has also received reports from consultants, H2M Engineering and Nelson, Pope & Voorhis, LLC (land surveyors, environmental planning and economic consulting firm). I am hopeful that the report and recommendation of the ZCRC will be sent to the Board in a matter of days,” DeMaro said. Since April 2017, DeMaro has served on the ZCRC along with Trustee Louis Minuto, Superintendent of Building Ausberto Huertas, Architectural See page 40

Police budget up as salary, overtime, cars calculated BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson presented his department’s budget request for 2018-2019, a total of $10.182 million in expenses including $9.726 million for salary-related items, to the Village Board of Trustees at their Tuesday, March 6 work session at Village Hall. The GCPD budget projection for salary-related cost, which includes overtime, is $366,000 more than the salary-related forecast for the current fiscal year ending May 31, totaling $9.360 million, and it

comprises the majority of increases in police expense of $381,000 with the budget request over the current year. Three police officers are scheduled to retire in the coming fiscal year, and the changes are reflected in the proposed budget’s GCPD salary and overtime, the latter of which has escalated to $900,000 and is a concern for the Village Board. Salary-related expenses including the overtime account for 96% of the overall village police budget. The GCPD headcount includes 65 See page 46

GCAA Challenger basketball ends season on top PAGES 56-57 GCHS Boys basketball historic season ends PAGES 62-64

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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

Budget priorities

In this week’s letters to the editor column we have a couple of letters advocating for different spending priorities in the Garden City School District. We appreciate the time that letter writers spent to bring these issues to

the attention of other residents and we hope that it will encourage others to participate in the budget creation process, both in the school district and the Village. Keep the letters coming!

Water Dept running tests to prep for water tank replacement

Beginning Monday, March 19, 2018 and running approximately a week to 10 days, the Garden City Water Department will be running a series of tests in preparation for the Water Tank Replacement Project. During this time you may experience discolored water.

We will take every precaution to avoid this from happening but if you do experience this you should turn on your cold water and let it run until the discoloration clears. If you have any questions please contact the Garden City Water Department at 465-4020.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com

Why no universal Pre-K? To the Editor: Since we are going to have a new superintendent in our district next year, I am writing regarding the lack of a universal pre-kindergarten program in our school district. Given the amount of school taxes we pay and the reputation of Garden City Schools, I am shocked that a district such as this one would not offer such a program. These programs are state funded and if implemented in Garden City there would be no additional cost to the taxpayer. Many of our surrounding school districts like Floral Park, New Hyde Park-Garden City Park and Herricks have this program currently in place for many years. It is a free 2.5 hour, five days a week program, with morning and afternoon sessions. Some districts that do not have the room to house the program in their district have gone to other nearby areas to house the program. If you feel this program would enrich your child’s education, then parents should contact the school district and ask them to apply for the program. A school district like Garden City should have a program like this. Eileen Bileski

German program being cut? To the Editor: How did we get to this place? What has happened to the Garden City tradition of fostering the strongest of academic standards? Not only did we learn that we were losing Dr. Cerar, a well respected and dedicated teacher, in addition to that, the final death blow was finding out the total German program is being cut. Our son Iain “Bryce” Morrison (currently a junior) has worked incredibly hard in the German program since middle school. He has been an active member of each German activity from trips to Bethlehem to Sprachfest competitions year after year. He has dedicated his time, heart and energy to make the

German program a success, just like every one of the other rising seniors in the German program. Why are the smartest and brightest children in our district losing out? These children are accomplished German Club Honor Students and have all worked hard to earn their credits through the St. John’s University program. Our sons, Bryce and Logan Morrison (a freshman), are third generation students of the Garden City High School. Their grandfather, Robert Wihnyk, taught English at both the Junior High and High School. Our family has always taken tremendous pride in our district and village. My father was a coach and mentor to many of today’s parents that are now once again putting their trust in the system. I want our children to grow up feeling the same pride and have the same desire to raise their families here in Garden City as we did. Because Bryce’s potential colleges require 4 years of a HS language, I can’t imagine that [school administrators] don’t realize how this change will affect these exceptional students… and that being the case, I’m at a total loss at how [they] can let that happen. Some type of accommodation must be made to afford these rising seniors the opportunity to complete their sequence of German. Allison Wihnyk Stone

Just the facts, please To the Editor: I would like to thank the author/ authors of last week’s letter titled “Basic precautions” for validating my letter published the previous week. Nancy McDonald

Increased federal taxation of seniors To The Editor: Readers of the Letters To The Editor section of the Garden City News may recall the article I submitted which appeared in the November 22, 2017, issue concerning the direction of the See page 30

At the March 13, Special Meeting, Garden City’s Board of Education appointed the District’s new Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Kusum Sinha. Dr. Sinha currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Leadership Development for the Chappaqua Central School District in Chappaqua, NY. Her appointment as Superintendent of Schools for Garden City begins on July 1, 2018. During the Special Meeting, Board of Education President Angela Heineman thanked the community for participating in the online survey and the Community Forums that guided the development of a Leadership Profile that, in turn, led to the selection of Dr. Sinha. The Board then unanimously approved a contract with the new Superintendent through 2021, and Dr. Sinha addressed those in attendance: “Thank you so much. I am honored and humbled to have been selected to lead the Garden City Public Schools and deeply appreciative of the confidence you have placed in me. I look forward to working with members of the Board

of Education, administrative team, faculty, staff, students, and parents. It is my hope by working collaboratively and ensuring that we all are communicating, listening, and trusting, we will continue to build upon Garden City’s outstanding tradition of excellence; from the rich educational opportunities for students to the extensive arts program, the athletics, to the co-curricular programs. I strongly believe in developing relationships at all levels and working in partnership with staff, faculty, administrators and the community at large to put in place systems that will sustain strong teaching and learning and take the great work being done here in Garden City to the next level. The strength of our work will be with what we do together for our students and our schools.” Dr. Sinha’s appointment was followed by a Welcome Reception attended by parents, PTA and SEPTA representatives, students, teachers, and administrators. The Board expresses its appreciation to all the community members and staff that attended the meeting to meet and welcome Dr. Sinha to Garden City Public Schools.

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Garden City School District appoints new superintendent

Dr. Sinha with Board Trustee William Holub, President Angela Heineman, Vice President Tom Pinou, and Board Trustee Robert Martin.

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Kevin Walsh named Garden City Chamber’s Citizen of the Year

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Kevin M. Walsh, Esq. The Garden City Chamber of Commerce has announced that Kevin M. Walsh, Esq. will receive the prestigious Citizen of the Year award on April 20 at the Chamber’s 16th Annual Pineapple Ball. The Citizen of the Year was first awarded in 1970 to recognize outstanding philanthropic efforts and service

which have contributed to the high standard and quality of life in the Village of Garden City and beyond. Kevin M. Walsh grew up in Merrick, New York with his parents and six brothers and sisters. He graduated from Maria Regina High School in Uniondale and went on to attend Villanova University. He grew up with a love of baseball which he was fortunate to be able to play at Villanova. In 1978, Kevin graduated with a B.A. in political science. He graduated from Albany Law School in 1982 and received his J.D. Degree. Kevin was admitted to practice law in New York in 1983. In the 1980’s and 1990’s, Kevin worked in Garden City with John Spellman where they established the firm, Spellman & Walsh LLP. In 2000, they formed Spellman Walsh Rice Shure & Markus. In 2003, he founded the firm Walsh Markus McDougal & DeBellis LLP, where he has practiced ever since. Although his firm is a general practice firm, Kevin’s practice concentrates in municipal law, land use, and real estate law. Kevin represents villages and other municipalities, as well as developers, small businesses and many local families. Kevin is the

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Village Attorney for Massapequa Park, a member of the New York and Nassau County Bar Associations and a member of the Advisory Board for Investors Bank. In 1985, Kevin married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Mullooly Walsh. Kevin and Barbara moved to Garden City in 1990 and raised their four children, Amanda, Sam, Ben, and Quinn. Since high school, Kevin has recognized the need to help raise money for those less fortunate. For many years, along with some other Maria Regina High School graduates, Kevin ran an annual golf outing to raise money for a fellow classmate who was facing a financial challenge at that time. Each year, thousands of dollars were raised and presented to the classmate on the night of the event. As his children began to grow up, Kevin was pulled into coaching Garden City sports teams. He coached soccer, basketball and his favorite, baseball. Everyone who knows Kevin knows that baseball is his passion. He coached baseball each spring, summer and fall. He would have coached baseball in the winter if he could find a league to play in. Along with his good friend

City Athletics baseball team which he coached for 15 years. As competitive as the Garden City Athletic teams were over the years, Kevin would never cut a player who still wanted to play baseball. His philosophy was simple. You leave the team when you do not want to play all the games he had scheduled. And that was a lot of games. If a player or parent was concerned about enough playing time, Kevin’s solution was to schedule more games. He viewed baseball as a marathon and not a sprint. Kevin has been a director for ten years of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce, where he advocates on building a strong and sustainable downtown. He is vice president of the Garden City Foundation, a Garden City charity whose mission is to raise and distribute money to Garden City residents in need of financial help. Like so many other small businesses supporting the Garden City Chamber, Kevin, with the support of his firm, has donated his time and thousands of dollars over the years to many important local charities. Kevin is truly humbled by the honor of being named, Garden City “Citizen of the Year.”

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High on a hill at the corner of Cherry Valley and 10th street sits the home lovingly referred to as “Hill House” by its present owners of 40 plus years. This stately home built in 1926 is one of the last original Colonials in the Central Section. It features 6 bedrooms and 4.5 baths and sits on over a half acre of land. Upon entering, one is captured by the old world craftsmanship of the custom staircase that climbs three floors! The grand foyer leads to the sophisticated and generouslysized entertaining areas including a formal living room with fireplace, banquet-sized dining room and kitchen/familyroom. A den, half bath and office round out this floor. The second floor consists of the master bedroom with fireplace and en suite bath, three additional bedrooms, two more baths, and a small study. The third floor has two bedrooms and one full bath, as well as, additional storage areas making this the perfect family home! Other Features: •Unfinished basement/rec room with high ceilings. •Two car detached-garage •Fenced-in rear yard.

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RotaCare honors Maureen Clancy at Annual Caregivers’ Ball

RotaCare, which provides for free healthcare for Long Islanders in need, announces that the organization will honor Maureen Clancy with the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award at its 24th Annual Caregivers’ Ball. The event will be held on Thursday evening, April 26, 2018, at the Cherry Valley Club, 28 Rockway Avenue, Garden City. Also honored will be the RotaCare Volunteer Senior Leadership Team, without whose volunteer efforts, RotaCare would not exist. Additionally, Rotarian and RotaCare board member, Helmut Schuler, will receive the Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary’s highest honor. RotaCare was founded in 1992 by the MineolaGarden City Rotary Club. A past president and first woman member of the Club, Maureen has also served as long-time secretary of RotaCare. “For the past 26 years, RotaCare has served to make Long Island’s poorest families stronger and healthier by assisting with healthcare challenges. The approach of providing primary care has successfully kept patients out of the hospital and minimized the use of the ER. This makes a big difference, not only for RotaCare patients, but also for the health of our communities,” notes RotaCare Caregivers’ Ball chairman Adam Karol. “My mother and our family have always held the work accomplished by RotaCare in the highest esteem. My mother has been a devoted volunteer and supporter of this organization since its inception 26 years ago. Our family is so proud of her dedicated efforts to improve the lives of others,” says Maureen’s daughter, Maura Clancy. Maureen’s lifetime of achievements have included

Maureen Clancy president of EPOA and as the first woman to serve as a Village trustee (and deputy mayor). She served as a director and president of both the Garden City Chamber of Commerce and the Garden City Historical Society. She also serves as a director on the Board of New York Community Bank and of NYU Winthrop Hospital. Maureen was also the first woman member and president of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club. Always an active parishioner of St. Joseph’s

Church, Maureen served on its Parish Council. Among Maureen’s myriad awards over the years, too numerous to list, are Garden City Citizen of the Year, New York State Senate and Assembly Woman of Distinction, Girl Scout Juliette Low Award of Distinction, plus two Rotary Paul Harris Awards. Born on April 5, 1932, as Maureen O’Grady, Maureen graduated from Rosemont College, which is adjacent to Villanova University where she met her husband Cummin from Galway Ireland. They married on June 19, 1954, and had five children and later, seven grandchildren. The Clancys had moved to Garden City in 1960 and in 1967 moved into their home on Stewart Avenue. Although raising five children, Maureen was always involved in community activities and has remained so to this day. Maureen and Cummin had established Clancy and Clancy Brokerage in 1956 which has been at its current location on Seventh Street since 1980. Maureen has been a licensed insurance broker since 1959 (when it was rare for a woman). With myriad awards, accomplishments and major milestones, Maureen would tell you her greatest honor and blessing is her family. (Her beloved husband, Cummin, passed away in February 2013 after 58 years of marriage.) Please save the date and join RotaCare in saluting our remarkable honorees at the “Caregivers” Ball on April 26. For information, to include event tickets, sponsorship opportunities and journal ads, please call Legendary Events at (516) 222-0550 or email Tracey Gittere at tgittere@legendaryevents.net.

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9 Mayor@gardencityny.net We are continuing our efforts to communicate with members of our community, including our residents, commercial tenants and landlords, visitors, friends at Adelphi and local merchants in different ways in order to enhance outreach. This weekly column is intended to advise our residents and community of matters that our Board of Trustees and Departments are working on, events and other important information. And of course, please visit our website for additional information: www.gardencityny.net. We are constantly updating the website in order to keep it relevant and provide new information. We also encourage you to attend Village Board of Trustees meetings. See the schedule of meetings on our website.

S.T.O.P. Program

The dumping of paint, solvents, etc. is strictly prohibited at the Village Yard. Rather, residents should take advantage of the Town of Hempstead’s S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) program. Please help us protect our environment and keep dangerous chemicals out of the groundwater.   The Town will conduct its next monthly program on Saturday, March

24, 2018. The program will make disposing of hazardous waste material accessible to as many residents as possible. Saturday’s program is being held at Eisenhower Park, Merrick Avenue and Park Boulevard Parking Field 3. The hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It literally takes minutes to drop off the materials. Workers are at the site and will remove the material directly from your car, free of charge. When bringing items, please follow these simple guidelines: • Wrap leaking containers in newspaper and place in a plastic bag or larger container. • Make sure all caps and lids are tight. • Place items securely in a box for transportation. • Use newspaper or cardboard to keep items from tipping or hitting each other. • Place chemicals that may react with each other in separate areas of the vehicle. • Do not leave products in a hot, unventilated vehicle for an extended period of time. • Do not smoke near chemical products.

Larson Legacy Concert at Adelphi University PAC

Ty Defoe and Tidtaya Sinutoke Encounter the unique sonic blend of shape-shifting between stories, vocal melodies, and percussive rhythms in the contemporary musical style of Ty Defoe and Tidtaya Sinutoke, recipients of the Larson Legacy Grant. Ty Defoe and Tidtaya Sinutoke will showcase their music on Sunday, March 25 at 3:00PM in the Olmsted Theatre in the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (PAC), 1 South Ave, Garden City. Team Defoe-Sinutoke write about identity, spirit of place, and inspiration for future generations to come while

still honoring their cultural pasts. They also write about voices who they do not hear on the “American stage” including and not limited to: Undocumented, Indigenous peoples, queerness, the earth, spirits, and anyone who identifies as artistic warriors in today’s society. The Larson Legacy Concert Series at Adelphi PAC celebrates the next generation of artists at the college home of the creator of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT, Jonathan Larson (’82). Each year, the American Theatre Wing presents emerging creators of musical theatre with The Jonathan Larson Grants. Each year, select recipients of these grants will be showcased at Adelphi PAC in this series to help nurture and support the next generation of creative artists to carry on Jonathan Larson’s legacy. The Adelphi PAC is one of Long Island’s premier cultural arts venues for entertainment of all kinds. Tickets are currently on sale for $25 with discounts available to seniors, students and alumni. Information is available online at pac.adelphi.edu or at the box office at 516.877.4000 or boxoffice@adelphi.edu.

• Wear rubber gloves when handling containers. The facility will NOT accept the following materials: ammunition, explosives, fire extinguishers, fireworks, electronic recyclable waste, infectious or medical waste, propane tanks larger than 20 pounds, oxygen tanks, radioactive materials and unlabeled materials. For further information about S.T.O.P. call 378-4210 (Option 6) or visit www.TOH.LI.

Wall padding for St. Paul’s Field House

As part of the Recreation and Parks Department’s continued efforts to upgrade recreation facilities as detailed in the Strategic Plan, the Board approved the purchase of padding for the interior walls of the Saint Paul’s Field House, specifically the east and west walls as well as behind each basketball backboard. Funding is available in the existing Capital Project Account to fund this $18,575 purchase. “This padding, once installed, will provide a safe environment for the diverse athletic activities that take place within this facility,” Mr. Ocker said.

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550 Stewart Acquisitions LLC is requesting a zoning change or amendment with respect to property located in the Village’s R-T Zoning District, at 555 Stewart Avenue, to permit a multiple dwelling building at the property. The Zoning Change Review Committee has been reviewing this application for many months. The property is a 4.5 acre lot which is presently vacant and unsightly. Details of the proposed two- to five-story 150 unit multiple residence building inclusive of 15 affordable rental units are included in the Committee’s report and recommendation to the Board of Trustees, copies of which will be available at Village Hall. The Committee’s report concludes that the proposal is a reasonable one under all circumstances and recommends the Village amends the RT zone regulation to allow such development, provided that the Board of Trustees grants a special permit for the development and that the site plan for the development be approved by the Village, Deputy Mayor John DeMaro, a member of the Zoning Change Review Committee, said. See page 10

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THE OFFICE CAT Storm response: Garden City police responded to responded to numerous storm-related calls on March 7th including: icy road conditions, tree limbs down, malfunctioning railroad gates, alarms, disabled vehicles and a sewer back-up. Multiple violations: As a result of a traffic stop investigation on Clinton Road on March 8th,a 50 year old Queens man was charged with driving with driving with a suspended license, switched license plates, unregistered vehicle and uninsured operation. Missing license: On March 8th a license plate was reported stolen from a motorcycle parked on County Seat Drive. Persona non grata: On March 9th an investigation of a suspicious person on the Adelphi University campus by Public Safety Officers and Garden City Police officers led to the arrest of a 22 year old Hempstead man for criminal trespass. The subject was persona non grata from the campus as a result of a 2017 arrest for the theft of a student’s wallet from a classroom. Upon further investigation, the man was also charged with arson for a March 2017 incident on the campus where he started a fire in a classroom causing damage to a chair and wall.

An inside job? Upon investigation of a March 3rd incident, Garden City Detectives arrested an employee of a Seventh Street salon for the theft of money from a wallet left in a break room. The employee, a 22 year old Mineola woman, was charged with petit larceny. Identity theft: On March 9th Garden City Police received a report that an unknown person opened an unauthorized cell phone account by using a resident’s credit card information without permission. Check stolen: A check was reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a Sixth Street residence. Vehicle fire: Garden City Police and Firefighters • extinguished a vehicle fire in the driveway of a Kenwood Road residence on March 9th. Offices burglarized: On March 9th Garden City Police officers investigated reports of multiple office burglaries in two Old Country Road commercial buildings on March 9th. Money was reported stolen from two

of the offices. Leaving the scene: On March 10th Garden City Detectives arrested a 63 year old Baldwin man for allegedly leaving the scene of a two-vehicle property damage accident on Franklin Avenue. Grand larceny: On March 11th Garden City Detectives arrested an employee of a Garden City Plaza law office for the theft of three checks from the firm and cashing them in for a total loss of $4,700. She was charged with grand larceny. Vandalism: On March 12th a bird bath was found damaged at a Manor Road residence. A lamp post was found damaged at another Manor Road residence. Another check fraud: On March 13th a Garden City Plaza business reports an unknown person attempted to cash four fraudulent checks totaling $14,000 in the company’s name at a local bank.

Endometriosis: You don’t have to suffer” NYU Winthrop Hospital is pleased to present a free educational symposium about endometriosis: “Endometriosis: You Don’t Have to Suffer (EndoMarch)” on March 24, 2018 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Hospital’s Research and Academic Center, located at 101 Mineola Blvd., at the corner of second street in Mineola in room G-018. Topics for the symposium include diagnosis, medical, and surgical treatment options; infertility due to endometriosis; and ovarian preservation and transplant options. The seminar will be presented by multiple experts, who are NYU Winthrop Hospital physicians, as well as a patient advocate, who will share her experience with endometriosis. Attendees will have an opportunity to share their stories about their experiences with endometriosis and ask questions. Admission is free but pre-registration is required. A full schedule of topics and speakers is available at www. endomarch.org. To register for the symposium or for more information, call (516) 663-8300.

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This project, if approved, will continue the Village’s compliance with its affordable housing obligations. For the Board of Trustees to proceed with the review of these proposals and to obtain public input, several public hearings are required. Deputy Mayor DeMaro, at the March 8, 2018 Board meeting, offered three resolutions to begin the process: • Schedule a public hearing on March 22, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. to consider the proposed local law to amend the Village’s RT Zone regulations, grant the applicant a special permit to construct the multi-family residence and grant the applicant site plan review. These hearings are not expected to include on March 22 as the SEQRA process will take longer than that, including Nassau County Planning Commission review and recommendation. • Schedule a public hearing on March 22, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. to consider granting the applicant a special use permit to construct the multi-family residence and site plan review. These hearings are not expected to include on March 22 as the SEQRA process will take longer than that. Further, the Nassau County Planning Commission must also review the application and make a recommendation. • Trustees authorized the Village to

send a coordinated SEQRA review letter to all involved agencies seeking to designate the Board of Trustees lead agency for SEQRA review.

Streetscape Project Funding

At the March 8, 2018, Board meeting, Trustees adopted a resolution to reimburse expenditures for project costs from proceeds of tax-exempt obligations. This resolution allows the Village to preserve its option to seek alternative funding options that would allow the reimbursement of funds expended on the proposed Streetscape Project. Further, Trustees appropriated $400,000 from Surplus to Capital Projects to fund the amount previously approved by the Board for the Streetscape Project. This will allow work to begin now in the business districts.

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Department of Public Works Superintendent Joseph DiFrancisco, along with Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi, Recreation Director Kevin Ocker and Sanitation Department personnel met with representatives from DEC Green, a company that sells “smart” garbage receptacles that work off of solar power. “The top of the pail is a solar panel. The pail itself has a compactor built into it. When the garbage reaches a certain height there’s See page 49

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How much do solar panels save a homeowner? Homeowners looking to find out more about residential solar systems should be sure to mark their calendar on Wednesday, March 21st at 8 p.m. Four Garden City homeowners who have installed solar panels will address what needs to be considered before getting solar panels. The panel discussion will be held at the Senior Center on Golf Club Lane and is being sponsored by the Village’s Environmental Advisory Board. The panel will explore the cost of installation. Is it better to purchase or lease solar panels? How do you find a reputable installer? Are solar panels durable? Will I need a building permit from the Village? Are there tax incentives? Joining the panel of residents will be Robert Shipley, the campus sustainability coordinator at Adelphi University.

GCHS’s Class of 2018 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

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Congratulations to Garden City High School’s Class of 2018 Valedictorian Brandon Gong and Salutatorian Kaylah Bozkurtian. Brandon’s seven-semester weighted GPA of 101.882 and Kaylah’s 101.589 qualified them for the top academic honors of the senior

class. Brandon and Kaylah will speak at the high school’s Commencement Ceremony on June 23rd. “We are very proud of the hard work and dedication of our top students,” said Principal McLaughlin. “Congratulations to Brandon and Kaylah!”

The Episcopal Church Welcomes You Passion Sunday (Palm Sunday) Sunday, March 25th Mass at 8am, 9:30am and 11:15am Agape Meal with Church School: 10:30am Daily Mass Monday, March 26th at 12:15pm Chrism Mass Tuesday, March 27th at 11am Clergy across the Diocese of Long Island will renew their ordination vows. All are welcome to attend.

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Maundy Thursday Thursday, March 29th at 7:30pm Good Friday Friday, March 30th 12:15pm Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday 4pm Children’s Stations of the Cross 7:30pm Stations of the Cross Easter Vigil Saturday, March 31st at 7:30pm Easter Sunday Sunday, April 1st Mass at 8am, 9:30am and 11:15am Easter Egg Hunt at 10:30am This year with 10,000 eggs! All are welcome.

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EPOA to host “Centennial Celebration” on April 11th Please mark your calendars and come to the EPOA’s “Centennial Celebration” on Wednesday, April 11 from 6:30-8:00PM at the Garden City Fire House on 347 Stewart Avenue. All residents of the East are invited to attend. Refreshments will be provided. This event is the kick off celebration of 100 years of service by the EPOA to residents of the East. Other events to come include a pictorial history exhibit at the Garden City Library and a family picnic this summer. The April 11th “Centennial

Celebration” will be an opportunity for residents in the East to meet and greet friends and neighbors in an informal setting. A public meeting will follow at 8 p.m. with updates from EPOA President Tom Hogan, East Village Trustees John Delany and Mark Hyer, and School Trustee Bob Martin. A meet and greet reception will continue at the conclusion of the public meeting. The EPOA Directors look forward to hosting this celebratory reception. If you would like more information, call Barbara Moore, 747-7047.

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One of last year’s PTO Scholarship winners, Maggie Matassa, who is now a student at Adelphi University. Dr. Lisa Coors, PT, DPT of Physical Therapy Options (PTO), is pleased to announce its “PTO 2018 Scholarship Program.” A $300 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school student with an interest in pursuing a career in a healthcare profession, e.g., physical therapist, occupational therapist, physician, registered nurse, etc. “Last year’s Scholarship Program was a resounding success, I’ve always been proud to mentor students in my office,” says Dr. Lisa Coors. “This schol-

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Garden City AHRC Cocktail Party planned for March 24 Garden City AHRC invites you to an exciting night of cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres, food presentations, an open bar, and dancing all night long to live music by The Touch! Also - fabulous raffle prizes. Cynthia and Justin Frankel are hosts of this 3rd Annual Fundraiser for AHRC to be held at the Cherry Valley Country Club, 28 Rockaway Avenue,

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Garden City Kiwanis announces scholarship for HS seniors The Garden City Kiwanis Foundation has announced that applications are now available for the 2018 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 downloaded from the Garden City Kiwanis website, www.gardencitykiwanis.com The deadline for submitting an application is April 11th.

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Garden City Public Schools Question of the Week

In alignment with the Board of Education’s goal of transparency in its budget preparation and enhancing communication with the community, Garden City Public Schools begins its 2018-2019 Budget “Question of the Week” feature. Q: I understand Garden City Public Schools shares all budget information before the Budget Vote on May 15, 2018, but I’d like to be involved in the budget formulation process. How can I accomplish this? A: Please join us! The Board of Education and district administration must work within the confines of the law to formulate the annual school district budget. However, input from the community is critical. Learning what residents value in Garden City Public Schools is key to a successful budget process. Residents who have not attended the first two 2018-2019 Board of Education Budget meetings can view the presentations on the District website (www.gardencity.k12.ny.us) under the maroon sidebar: “Budget Information”; listen to the audio tracks from past Budget meetings on the Board of Education’s drop down tab under “Agendas and Minutes”; and attend and participate in the remaining budget meetings on March 20th and April 11th. The meetings will be held at Garden City High School, 8:15 p.m. Q: If New York State’s tax cap law is set at 2%, why is the proposed

2018-2019 budget higher than this? A: New York State’s tax cap law requires annual compliance using a complex eight-step formula. The formula takes into consideration conditions

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that impact a school district’s maximum allowable tax levy such as the District’s tax base growth factor, but doesn’t take into account many other financial pressures such as enrollment increases and contractual obligations to the district’s employees. In its simplest form, the Tax Cap Formula is shown below. The 2% is really an estimation of projected allowable increases that was built into the Tax Cap law when it went into effect. Districts must use either the 2% or the annual CPI (Consumer Price Index), whichever is lower. The CPI is set by New York State’s Department of Labor and varies from year to year. For example, compare the variations in the tax cap rate chart below. Please note that when the CPI is higher than 2%, such as in 2013-2014 and for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year, Garden City Public Schools and all public school districts in New York State can only use 2%: For Garden City Public Schools for the 2018-2019 school year, the 2% allowable increase breaks out as $1,933,000.

However, because of the variations in this year’s tax cap formula components for Garden City Public Schools, specifically increases in the tax base Growth Factor (i.e, the amount of real property growth Garden City has experienced), this positively impacts the tax rate, and increases the maximum allowable tax levy to 3.54% or $3,439,473. The projected increase enables Garden City Public Schools to maintain its outstanding educational program while still complying with the state’s 2% tax cap law. It is important to note that the proposed budget numbers for Garden City Public Schools are in draft form. They are subject to change as the Board continues to review each budget line. It is also important to note that the state aid figures to the school district may change subsequent to the NYS Legislature’s approval of the Governor’s final budget, due April 1st. Have a budget question? Please email: knightc@gcufsd.net.

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The Welcoming Club of Garden City Who we are:

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

Upcoming Events

March 22nd Newcomers Gathering If you are new to town, or know someone who is, then please join us for our spring newcomers gathering to see and hear what we are all about. Please contact Alison Kfuri akfuri13@yahoo.

com in order to obtain more information and your invitation. March 28th Ladies Night Beauty Party at Neiman Marcus Join us for skin treatments, beauty demonstrations, and makeup touchups. Wine, champagne and light bites will be served and cosmetics will be available for purchase. Your $25 donation will directly benefit The North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center. Tickets available online at http://www. thegardencitywelcomingclub.org/ ladies-night April 4th Kids’ Day Off at Anthony’s Lucky Duck Start making your spring break plans now! Bring your kids along for lunch, a beverage and a sundae plus springtime crafts. Crafting will be aimed at those kids 5 and younger. Tickets are $22 per child. Get them at http://www. thegardencitywelcomingclub.org/kidsday-off

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way to meet neighbors and make new friends. The game is easy to learn and play. If you are interested please contact Janalyn Pomeroy (janalynfs@yahoo. com) or Sasha Iudica (sashaiudica@ gmail.com). Golf Golf lessons at Cherry Valley Club are always a big hit! Ed Kelly- golf pro helps us GCWC ladies improve our golf game. Contact Erin Callahan (erincallahan2@gmail.com) if you are interested in reserving your spot for the spring session. Stroller Walks The stroller walking club is for those moms who don’t want to leave the kiddos home but would like to get out with some girlfriends. We meet weekly at one of our lovely GC parks to walk and chat. Please contact Erin Schwarz (champ1380@gmail.com) for more information as our spring walks will be starting soon!!

beautifying your home and you don’t know who to call, please keep our committee in mind. We can provide a list of licensed and insured businesses that were recommended by club members. Contact Susan Licciardi at (susanz02@ yahoo.com). Also, if you have any recommendations or vendors to add, please let us know! Book Club Enjoy a good book amongst good friends. Our book club meets on a monthly basis to discuss the page turner of choice. For upcoming book club events please contact Rachel Weber (rachelmwoodward@gmail.com). Bowling Club Join us!! No experience necessary! We are looking for new faces to join our Wednesday morning league. Occasional pacers are also welcome. Onsite babysitting available! Anyone interested, please contact Ellen Diller (Diller05@ aol.com) Carol Santangelo (Santa060@ yahoo.com) or Elizabeth Colantonio (mcdea@aol.com).

Toddler Playgroup If you are interested in joining a playgroup for your child please contact Ashley Johnson (awhitcomb77@yahoo. com) New groups are being formed regularly, recommended ages 6mos-3y.

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UPCOMING VILLAGE ELECTION The annual Village election for Trustees is on Tuesday, March 20, from Noon to 9 pm, in Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue.

The turnout for these elections is typically low. Every vote counts. Please support with your vote the four candidates of the Community Agreement Party. They were nominated and chosen by residents of their respective Village Property Owners Associations in a completely open and transparent process. This process provides ample opportunity to submit nominations for Village Trustee, as well as fair opportunity to challenge any nomination at or before the Electors meetings. Candidates are voted in by residents in each section of the Village at their respective Electors meetings or a subsequent election, which are open to any resident in each section who wishes to vote or express an opinion. The Community Agreement safeguards equal representation for each section of Garden City.

Central Section: Theresa Trouvé - 2 year Term East Section: John Delany - 2 year Term

Estates Section: Colleen Foley - 2 year Term

West Section: Robert Bolebruch - 2 year Term Please vote and ask your friends and neighbors to vote. Support the Community Agreement. (Paid for by the Central Property Owners Association, the Eastern Property Owners Association, the Estates Property Owners Association and the Western Property Owners Association)

The Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) asks all the residents of the WPOA who are registered voters to go to Village Hall on Tuesday, March 20, between 12 noon and 9PM and vote for the Community Agreement candidates for Trustees: Bob Bolebruch in the West, Theresa Trouve in the Central, Colleen Foley in the Estates and John Delany in the East. On the School Board please vote for Tom Pinou, Stephanie Granville, and Michael Cassaro. On Tuesday evening March 20th, two meetings should prove very interesting to residents, including the Board of Education’s budget hearing starting at 8:15PM in the school library, which will include a presentation on school safety in light of the shooting in Florida. The Village Board of Trustees also holds a budget hearing on Parks and Recreation starting at 7:30PM. The WPOA deadline for Student Ambassadors’ applications (on our web site) from our high schools is April 1. Our POA has many outreach events throughout the year. However, it is important to have students assist us in setting up and planning of events. In addition, the ambassador gets exposure to many of the issues in the village and

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can immerse him or herself in looking for solutions. For students across the country, involvement in government is critical to make effective change. Please consider becoming a student ambassador. In the West, we are open to any Garden City resident from any high school in Nassau County for the academic year 2018-2019. The WPOA Nominating Committee has put forward a list of officers and directors for consideration on April 17, our next General Meeting. The challenge deadline for petitions with signatures is March 29th. Please check out our web site for complete details on Procedures for elections instituted in 2016 or email Gerry Kelly at gerry7th@ gmail.com (302-547-0800 phone). Finally, the WPOA’s membership goal for this year is 350 and we need every resident west of Tanners Pond and Edgemere Road to join! Dues are only $25 although you can donate more if you appreciate our new web site gcwpoa.com or our outreach efforts! Please check out our web site and join the WPOA. Please mark April 17 on your calendar for election of new Officers and Directors at Homestead School starting at 7:30PM.

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 2018-2020. 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 Garden City’s 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. The current ambassadors are Tommy Flanagan (516 967-8737, tommyflanagan4@gmail.com) and Nick Bambino (516 316-9917, njbambino@yahoo.com). Interested candidates can call or email either Tommy or Nick to learn more about their experience. Tommy and

Nick contributed their time, talent, and unique perspective to further the mission of the EPOA. The application itself details the responsibilities of the position. Students who attend Garden City High School may obtain an application from the social studies department office or on the EPOA website at gecepoa.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 30. A brief interview will be conducted as part of the application process. To learn more about the EPOA, how to become a member, upcoming events, and issues concerning the East, you may visit us at our website (gcepoa.org), on Facebook (@GardenCityEPOA), on Twitter (@GC_EPOA), and on Venmo (@GCEPOA).

BY BOB MORGAN, JR. Even though I am by no means of purely Irish descent (five of my eight great-grandparents were of Irish descent), l think of myself as IrishAmerican. And so I frequently have an Irishthemed column around St. Patrick’s Day. This year I’d like to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday accords in 1998, which ended hundreds of years of sectarian violence in Northern Ireland. The longstanding violence in the North was rooted in the centuries of British hegemony over Ireland. British rule in mostly Catholic Ireland was deeply resented by many and was connected with religious and social bigotry and with the potato famine of 1845-55, during which a million and half of the Irish emigrated from the country. The British had to put down numerous rebellions, as late as 1916. Even after 26 counties of Ireland were given independence in 1921, and the Republic of Ireland later formed, the British retained control of the remaining, mostly Protestant, six counties in the North. This was bitterly resented by many Catholics in both the Republic and the North, who believed that Ireland should be unified. Meanwhile, the Protestant majority in the North, many of whom are ethnically Scottish, cherished their relationship with Britain. While hostilities relating to the remaining British rule ebbed and flowed after independence, violent clashes resumed in earnest in 1969, and a period called the Troubles began, with Northern Ireland becoming a consistently violent place. For almost 30 years there were many killings, both indiscriminate and targeted, by both paramilitary organizations and security forces, with over 3600 people slain. It seemed to many that the killings would never end. But they did. After negotiations lasting two years, an agreement brokered by an envoy of President Bill Clinton, former senator George Mitchell, was finally approved on Good Friday, 1998 and was soon thereafter ratified in referendums in both Northern Ireland and the Republic. The peace has overwhelmingly held ever since.

The Good Friday agreement provided for a Northern Ireland Assembly with a power sharing executive and links involving assemblies across Britain and Ireland. The Republic of Ireland dropped its constitutional claim to the six counties which formed Northern Ireland. The agreement also had provisions relating to decommissioning weapons of paramilitary forces, the future of policing in Northern Ireland and the early release of paramilitary prisoners. I saw the aftermath of the Troubles a few years ago in 2011 when I visited Northern Ireland with Robert, then 17, who had taken an interest in the Irish Republican Army, the leading Catholic force, and its adversaries. In Belfast, we took a “black cab” tour through neighborhoods that had been severely afflicted by the Troubles. Our guide, a passionate supporter of the republican (Catholic) cause, showed us the politically oriented murals painted during the Troubles, as well as the huge peace wall that was built to preserve a semblance of harmony by dividing the Catholic and Protestant communities. In Derry, at the other end of Northern Ireland, we also saw murals and a memorial commemorating the Bloody Sunday massacre of civil rights protesters by British troops in 1972. We also had a taxi guide there, but he was Protestant, and had a different view of the protests. But for all of the continuing bitterness that remained in some quarters of Northern Ireland, even in 2011, it was now a war of words and slogan, with violence almost completely ended. Even though Ireland is a small country, the Irish have been amazingly successful, both at home and in the many countries to which they have disbursed, in so many areas, from literature and poetry, to music, to law and politics. But too often these successes were overshadowed by overwhelming bitterness and sectarian violence. It was a great victory for all the Irish that in 1998 they were able to put away, for the most part, centuries of hatred and move to a newer and better world.

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The pipers and the Irish Step Dancers are getting ready for March 17th and the St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City! We have many books to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and the Irish heritage including: The Leprechaun Under the Bed by Teresa Bateman, St. Patrick’s Day by Anne Rockwell, St. Patrick’s Day Countdown by Salina Yoon, and Flying Feet: A Story of Irish Dance by Anna Marlis Burgard.

Storytime and Book Discussion Registrations

Registration for Winter storytimes and book discussions began on January 16. Registration for storytimes can be done online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org ). Registration for book discussions must be done in person in the Children’s Room. Priority for registration and participation in programs is given to children who are Garden City Public Library cardholders. A new storytime addition Evening Pajama Time for working parents will be held on the following Thursdays in March: 22 and 29 at 7:00PM. This program will be for children ages 3-6 and registration online at Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) is required and began Tuesday, February 13. You must do a separate registration for each child you want enrolled in the program. For more information about Children’s storytimes, book discussions, and special programs, check online on Eventkeeper, or in the Children’s Room for our winter flyers. ***Program schedules are subject to change***

Book Discussions

Registration for book discussions in the Children’s Room began on January 16, 2018. Non-residents can register beginning January 30, 2018. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist for that day.

Chapter Chat, for children presently enrolled in second grade. An introductory book discussion featuring a game, a craft, and more! Program is two hours. Monday, March 19, 4 - 6PM. Stink: the Incredible Shrinking Kid by Megan McDonald. Book discussion will be followed by a one-hour fun science program with science teacher Chris Buchman. A beverage and snack will be provided. The Book Ends, for children presently enrolled in grades 3, 4, and 5. Join us for games and activities. Program is two hours. Monday, March 26, 4 - 6PM. Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate will be discussed. A fun science program with Science Teacher Chris Buchman will follow book discussion. A beverage and snack will be provided.

Winter/Spring 2018 Programs

Thursdays, April 19 and May 10 *DROP-IN LEGO CLUB Come with your old friends and make new friends at our LEGO Club. This monthly club meets on four Thursday afternoons from 4 - 5PM and is for children in grades K – 5. No registration is required. Space is limited. Children will be accommodated on a first-come, firstserved basis. The Library will provide LEGO bricks for children to build with during the program. The Drop-In LEGO Club was made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Garden City Public Library as well as through LEGO donations from Library patrons. Wednesday, April 18th *A TIME FOR KIDS These fun, interactive programs are for children ages 6-17 months and an adult caregiver from 10 - 10:30AM and for children ages 18-29 months and an adult caregiver from 10:45 - 11:45AM. Registration is required and begins on Monday, April 9, 2018 at 9:30AM online at Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). You must do a separate registration

Free document shredding event Garden City Public Library (Parking Lot) Sunday, April 22nd, 2018 2:00 – 4:00PM Protect yourself from identity theft! Bring your bills, statements, and sensitive documents to the Garden City Public Library’s free and secure shredding event on Sunday, April 22, 2018 from 2 to 4PM in the parking lot. This shredding event is for personal papers

with a limit of three bags or boxes per person. Business and medical practices shredding will not be allowed. Paper clips and staples will be accepted, but other non-paper materials such as metal, batteries, and electronics will not. Don’t miss this opportunity to safely dispose of your paperwork the eco-friendly way! Registration is not necessary and documents will be shredded on a first come first serve basis.

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for each child you wish to attend the program. Please arrive promptly for the programs. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. Saturday, April 28th *FROG FUN WITH MISS DONNA AND SCIENCE TEACHER CHRIS BUCHMAN. This fun, interactive STEM program is for children ages 2 ½ through 5 (not yet in kindergarten) and an adult caregiver, and runs from 11-11:45AM. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, April 16, at 9:30AM on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Please arrive promptly for the program. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. Tuesdays, May 1, 8, 15 and 22 *INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS FOR 4TH AND 5TH GRADE ONLY, From 3:45 – 4:45PM. Registration is required and begins Monday, April 23 at 9:30AM on Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card. Sign up once for all four sessions. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Please arrive promptly for the programs. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. *Funding for these programs has been provided by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Priority for registration and participation is given to children who are Garden City Public Library cardholders.

For Tweens in Grades 4 -7

Saturday, May 5th TWEEN QUIDDITCH TOURNAMENT Sign up for your team and compete in our Quidditch Tournament! Weather permitting, this program will be held outside. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be cancelled. This program is open to tweens

and teens in grades 4-7. Registration is required. Registrants must sign up for a team or to be the Snitch in advance online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card beginning Monday, April 23 at 9:30AM. There are limited spots on each team and to play as the Snitch. Registrants are asked to wear the color of the team they are signed up for (Green – Slytherin, Blue – Ravenclaw, Red – Gryffindor, Yellow – Hufflepuff) and Snitches are asked to wear black.

Policies Regarding Weather and Late Arrivals

• There are no storytimes when students do not have classes due to holidays, Parent-Teacher Conferences, etc. There must be at least 2 children present for a storytime/book discussion to be conducted. Weather-related Policies: Storytimes and programs will be canceled under the following conditions: • When schools are closed for the day due to inclement weather. • When schools have a delayed opening, morning storytimes and programs are canceled. Please call about afternoon programs. • When schools have early dismissal, afternoon and evening storytimes and programs are canceled. Please call about morning programs. Late Arrival Policies: • Please be prompt. If you are late for any storytime, you risk losing your space for the day to a wait-listed patron who is present. • If you are late for a pre-registered special program, you risk losing your space to a person/family on the waitlist. We give late-comers a 10-minute grace period before we give their slot to someone on the waitlist who is present • We are not always able to expand attendance to accommodate latecomers, once the slot has been filled.

AARP Driver Safety Program Wednesday, March 28th In person Registration Begins Saturday, March 17th at 9:30AM Garden City Public Library In-person registration begins Saturday, March 17th at 9:30AM at the Reference Desk for the AARP 55 Alive Defensive Driving Course to be held at the Garden City Public Library. The course will be given Wednesday, March 28th from 9:30AM - 4PM. Registration is limited to Garden City library cardholders and must be

done in person with photo identification, proof of age (preferably a driver’s license), along with your AARP membership card. Payment of $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members for course materials and must be made at the time of registration. Non-Garden City Library cardholders may begin to register on Sunday, March 25th if space is available. Cash will not be accepted. You must pay by check made payable to AARP.

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Teens and Tots Training Sessions

Teens and Tots is a summer volunteer program where tweens and teens read to children and do a craft at the Garden City Pool. Below are the following Saturdays, 12 – 2PM, in which Teens and Tots training will be offered for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2018: • April 21 • May 19 Registration is required and begins Monday, April 2 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). Registrants should choose only one of the two sessions when signing up. Pizza will be served for lunch at both training sessions. Young adults are required to attend at least one training session in order to volunteer for Teens and Tots at the Garden City Pool during the summer. Volunteers who have done training in previous years are not required to attend a training session again.

Chick Incubation Project

The Tweens and Teens Room will be running a chick incubation project again this spring! Eggs from Suffolk County Cornell Cooperative Extension will arrive on Tuesday, March 13. Chicks are scheduled to hatch on Monday, April 2. Chicks will be returned to Suffolk County Cornell Cooperative Extension on Tues., Apr. 17. Stop by the Library’s Tweens and Teens Department during March and April to learn more about our Chick Incubation Project or to enter

a name for our Name the Chick contest.

Chick Incubation Workshop with Chris Buchman

Learn about our chicks from our Chick Incubation Project firsthand during this workshop with science teacher Chris Buchman on Saturday, April 7, 1 – 2PM. This program is for Grades 6-12. Registration is required and begins Monday, March 19 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

ACT/SAT/PSAT Practice Exam

C2 Education will be conducting a practice exam on Saturday, March 24 beginning at 10AM – 2PM. Registrants may choose the ACT, PSAT, or SAT to take. Registration is required and started March 5 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability.

“Adopt Me” Pet Bandanas with Theresa Maritato

Make “Adopt Me” Pet Bandanas for community service hours with Theresa Maritato on Saturday, March 24, 2 – 3:30PM. This program is for grades 6-12. Registrants will make bandannas for local shelter animals to wear at adoption events. Registrants will earn community service hours. Registration is required and started March 5 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ).

Operation Safe Child at Garden City Library “Statistics show that 34% of parents in the United States don’t know their child’s exact height, weight and eye color,” said Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau). “When a child is reported missing, time can be the greatest adversary. Possessing up-to-date photos and important information about one’s child are important proactive measures a parent can take to assist law enforcement should a child disappear.” To assist parents in this endeavor, Senator Hannon, in conjunction with Nassau County DA Madeline Singas, is proud to host an “Operation SAFE Child” ID program at the Garden City Public Library (located at 60 7th Street, Garden City), from 3:00 to 6:00PM, on Tuesday, March 20. Families who participate will receive a free, wallet-sized ID card containing a child’s name, biographical information (date of birth, age, gender, height, weight, hair and eye color) and a fingerprint image of both index fingers.

“The card is created in under two minutes,” said Hannon. “It can be carried in a wallet or purse.” Interested parents can also choose to store the fingerprints, basic biographical information and photos of children – this information may be critical in the event of a lost or missing child. The storage of the information is entirely voluntary and requires the express written consent of a parent or legal guardian. Should the parent wish to share the information, it would be digitally recorded and stored in a state database; in the event the NYS DCJS (the agency that stores the information) receives a missing child report, the fingerprints of that child could then be used to help in the return of the missing child. For more information, please call Senator Hannon’s Community Office at 516-739-1700, visit kemphannon.com, or E-mail Senator Hannon at hannon@ nysenate.gov. The program is free.

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 Movie Matinee Jurassic World

Join us for snacks and drinks as we watch Jurassic World on Wednesday, April 4, 2 - 4:15PM. This program is for grades 6-12. Registration begins Monday, March 19 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Book Club Leaders for Yak and Snack Book Club

Earn volunteer hours by being a teen book discussion leader during our Yak and Snack Book Club meetings on Thursday, April 19, 6 – 7PM, for The Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard. There is a maximum of two volunteers per meeting. Volunteers may only volunteer for one book club meeting per season. If you are interested in volunteering to be a Teen Book Club Leader for one of our book club meetings, please contact Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta via email at laurag@gardencitypl.org or via phone at 516-742-8405 x242.

Yak and Snack Book Club The Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

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

6 – 7PM as we discuss the book The Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard. This program is for grades 6-12. Registration begins Monday, March 26 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Registrants can pick up a copy of the book in the Tweens and Teens Room.

Jump Start College Admissions with Your College Navigator

Your College Navigator Michael Binder will be present this program about college admissions, which is for college-bound students and parents. Registration began Monday, March 5 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.

Volunteer Teen Reviewers Needed!

Would you like to be a reviewer for the Library? Need community service hours? Then become a Volunteer Teen Reviewer! This program is for Grades 6-12 only. Reviews will be used to update the Tweens and Teens Library Review Page (https://www.gardencitypl.org/ category/teen-reviews/). Reviews can be submitted via our online submission form, which can be found here: https:// www.gardencitypl.org/submit-a-teenreview/. Reviews are subject to approval by the Young Adult Librarian. Please make sure to follow the guidelines for reviews in order for the review to count toward community service.

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

Thomas Germano will give a visual presentation discussing the life and art of Grant Wood and his iconic American Gothic and introduce Wood’s other works that are included in this major retrospective at the Whitney. This lecture will be held on Wednesday, May 2nd at 2PM. All are welcome. No registration is necessary. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

The Hambones

The Garden City Public Library Sunday, April 15, at 2:00 PM Come enjoy a Sunday afternoon of classic rock, country, rhythm and blues, and more with The Hambones! With a cumulative 130 years in the music business, lead vocalist John Kouri and his bandmates, Scott Milch on drums, John Pizzicarola on guitars, and Steve Soltow

on bass, will play classic tunes made famous by The Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Who, Chuck Berry, Grateful Dead, Elvis, Bob Dylan, and Tom Petty. This musical experience is open to all. No registration is necessary. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

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From page 2 Federal Government to increase, not decrease the taxation of Garden City Senior Citizens. The increase in taxation affects many Garden City residents, and is particularly cruel in the way it attacks the delicate balance that seniors face on a daily basis. The tax act passed in 2017 confirms two items. The first is the increase in Federal taxes for those citizens relying on a pension and social security as their sole source of income living in a single family home in Garden City. The example I gave in that article suggested that the outrageous increase in taxes would be paid by this class of the population under proposed “tax reform”. Now that the reform act is passed, using the same set of assumptions about income and expenses, the tax burden increases nearly 19 percent. The combination of the loss of personal exemptions, and a cap on the amount of real estate taxes that can be deducted translates to an increase, and therefore decrease in an important element of the overall economy. Disposable Personal Income better referred to as DPI. This is the amount which drives the economy, as consumers use income left after the payment of taxes to buy things. By definition, less money to spend translates to reduced income to suppliers of any goods or services. The law which was enacted was promoted as a way to boost the economy. Companies will hire new employees, and the generation of tax revenue from these new hires will reduce the deficit. That was and is the argument. HA. That has never and will never happen, as corporate income taxes have for some time not been a major contributor to the federal government revenues. According to the US Treasury Bulletin, for the 2017 fiscal year ended, income taxes from individuals and corporations totaled $2 trillion. Corporate taxes were 15 percent of that total, or $300 billion. Much has been made of one time payments of income to employees of select companies, and that this will somehow have a lasting effect on the economy. Retired senior citizens get no such relief from the increasing burden placed on them. The second item which appears to have been glossed over in the tax reform act is the introduction of the Chained Consumer Price Index into the tax tables. Not complicated, but simply put, this calculation will increase the impact of all taxpayers, by negating the ordinary effects of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index. Translation: Higher taxes for the future. How is this related to the tax reform issue? No doubt the next target of the majority leadership in Congress and the Senate is the reduction or elimination of the Social Security System.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com This is a bold statement but nonetheless true. Simply type into your computer using the Google browser and see how many times both the Congressional and Senate Leaders denounce Social Security as some kind of non earned benefit. The first step in this effort is to introduce the Chained Consumer Price Index into the annual calculation of earned benefits paid to Senior Citizens. This calculation will reduce benefits. In is well known and a fact of life that Senior citizens have skewed expenses due to medical costs, which in turn have a much lower impact on the Consumer Price Index calculation, which is used to calculate the annual Cost of Living Increase, or COLA. For some time certain Republican members have denounced the Social Security System as an “entitlement”, rather than what is actually the case. Few may recall the small type on their W 2 statements: FICA, or Federal Insurance Contributions Act. Current W2 Statements no longer reflect this, rather referring to it as Social Security Tax, Wages paid included this deduction, which is real money, not some “entitlement”. Senior citizens, now retired, paid real money over their working career and receive benefit payments just as they would have if it were an annuity contract. Imagine the insurance company who issued you an annuity contract stating that payments are no longer to be made because they are deemed entitlements, not beneficiary payments. To those readers believing that the new tax law will not impact them, they would be well advised to review their entire exposure. There are many other changes to the tax law that will affect them. This should be done now, rather than waiting until 2019. Many will be shocked to see the impact. Matthew R. Cody

Change spending priorities To the Editor: Perhaps the Metropolitan Transportation Authority needs to change spending priorities in dealing with today’s problems rather than pick the pockets of commuters for additional money via higher hidden taxes and more frequent larger fare increases. Ask the MTA board to reprogram $695 million Metro North East Bronx Penn Station Access, $1.7 billion Second Avenue Subway Phase 2, $2.6 billion LIRR Main Line Third Track, $573 million to Cubic Transportation Systems for a new fare collection system to replace Metro Card and $23 million Customer Service Ambassador program worth over $5.6 billion! These dollars could be better spent providing $400 million to fully funding the emergency $836 million “Subway Action Plan” to deal with the current

crises. They could also provide a $4.4 billion down payment against the current $17 billion shortfall needed to bring the NYC Transit subway signal system up to a state of good repair. All five canceled projects can be funded out of the next MTA 2020 - 2024 Five Year Capital Plan. This still provides ample time for both Metro North East Bronx Penn Station Access and LIRR Main Line Third Track project completions to coincide with LIRR East Side Access to Grand Central Terminal by December 2023. What good are Customer Service Station Ambassadors or a new fare collection system when you are still stuck on the platform waiting for a train? Neither Governor Cuomo’s congestion pricing initiative, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio’s millionaires tax or others calling for reinstitution of suburban commuter tax to support the MTA will ever be implemented due to political opposition. They are already dead on arrival in the Albany legislature. Instead ask Governor Cuomo to be brave and bold and call for raising the State gasoline tax by pennies per gallon? New Jersey did this last year and will raise billions for their Transportation Trust Fund. Why not do the same in New York? What about a statewide bond issue dedicated to transportation? Other cities and states around the nation have adopted both of these ideas. Any of these actions could easily raise the billions necessary for maintaining a state of good repair for highways, bridges and mass transportation, including the MTA along with potential system expansion. Ask Mayor Bill de Blasio to come up with the balance of $2.5 billion the City still owes toward fully funding the $32 billion MTA 2015 - 2019 Five Year Capital Program, add several billion more and match dollar for dollar any additional state assistance. Why doesn’t anyone hold Governor Andrew Cuomo accountable for delivering the outstanding balance of $5.8 billion toward his original $8.3 billion pledge, plus his most recent new commitment of an additional $1 billion. The MTA can’t afford to wait until 2019 for both de Blasio and Cuomo to make good on their respective promised financial commitments. Neither can transit riders and taxpayers who are looking for accountability, efficient and timely completion for both capital projects and routine maintenance to assure more reliable and safe on transit service. Larry Penner (Larry Penner is a transportation historian and advocate who previously worked 31 years for the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Region 2 NY Office).

Jewel of a town To the Editor: As a childhood resident of Garden City, I returned to this jewel of a town last week to celebrate my mother Joan Rombach Chisholm’s 80th birthday at a lovely luncheon co- hosted by Garden City’s own Patricia Colahan Cunninham and myself and sisters Hillary Chisholm McHugh, Jeannine Chisholm Morgan and Lauren Chisholm. Spring was in the air as tulips bloomed and balloons flew, as a circle of friends and family came from far and wide to pay tribute to “Joan of Arc,” reunited with cherished friends from St. Joseph’s, Sacred Heart Academy and the College of New Rochelle. The Seventh Street Cafe put out a sumptuous spread while priceless girlfriends, four daughters, cousins, nieces and granddaughters enjoyed the warmth of the fellowship. A reception followed at the stately Hilton Hall residence of the Cunningham’s. Roses and spring blooms were thoughtfully arranged by Jeannine and her daughters Sage and Iris Morgan. In all, a splendid way to visit my hometown, as beautiful as ever. Before dispatching back to Boston, I attended Stations of the Cross at Saint Joseph Church and had quick visits with GCHS buddies Cathy O’Connor Murphy and John Durand. It was a fine tribute to the enduring power of the loyalty and love present in lifelong friendship. My father coins the phrase “A friend is one who walks in, when the rest of the world walks out.” “A friend is someone who knows all about you, and still likes you.” May God continue to bless my mother as she enters into her new decade as an octogenarian. Best wishes for good health, peace and the power of friendship. Stephanie Anne Chisholm

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THIS WEEK AT ROTARY

Alba Spinelli, Club president; Linda Berman and Michel Kramer (The Corporate Source); and Althea Robinson, Speakers Bureau co-chair.

The Corporate Source is topic at Rotary

This past Monday, March 12, members of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club heard Michael Kramer, CEO of The Corporate Source and Linda Berman, development and engagement manager, speak about the efforts of the Corporate Source. This non-profit organization is dedicated to promoting the employment of individuals with disabilities and to providing services which lead to independence and fulfillment. TCS provides hundreds of jobs for these individuals throughout New York City, Long Island, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Michael and Linda distributed flyers promoting its first Annual Fishing Outing on Thursday, June 7, 2018 with “Fishing Excursion” at Captain Lou’s Fleet in the Freeport Nautical Mile from 1-5PM, followed by Reception, Action & Awards, dockside at EB Eilliot’s Restaurant from 5-7PM, which includes an open bar and full buffet. All proceeds benefit The Corporate Source’s Mission to teach individuals with disabilities “how to fish” by promoting opportunities for workplace accessment, hiring, training, job coaching and support. Also in the works is the “Notable

Hour” Experience Auction to raise funds for TCS’s vital cause. For complete details and full information, please contact Linda Berman at 516-419-5613 or Linda.berman@thecorporatesource. org.: Rotary meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month from noon1:30PM throughout the year at the Garden City Hotel. For information about Rotary and/or to attend a meeting, please call Alba Spinelli, president at 516-307-8870. Next Week’s Column: Learn About the Missions of the Garden City Foundation

Upcoming Speakers and Events

March 26 – Susan MacDonald, President, Garden City Foundation April 9 – NY State Senator Kemp Hannon April 14 – Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen June 4 – Randell Bynum, Donna Rivera Downy, Nassau Council of Girl Scouts June 13 – Rotary’s Community Service Award Dinner honoring Garden City & Mineola volunteer firefighters

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This photo, taken over 100 years ago near the front entrance of St. Paul’s School, shows their ice hockey team. They were the first to use Lake Cornelia (Hubbell’s Pond) across the street for ice skating. Back then, there was no “red dot” to tell them it was okay to go skating. I guess if you didn’t fall in then it was safe. Note that the boys sitting in the chairs are actually wearing their ice skates for the photo.

Adelphi Symphony Orchestra The talented students and faculty comprising Adelphi University’s Symphony Orchestra return to the stage for an evening of the music of Antonio Vivaldi under the direction of multiple Grammy-award nominee Christopher Lyndon-Gee on Friday, March 23 at 7:30PM on the Westermann Stage, Concert Hall in the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (PAC), 1 South Ave, Garden City. Antonio Vivaldi is a household name through his vastly famous The Four Seasons. In this exciting concert, the orchestra presents five lesser-known of his more than seven hundred works, full of the sparkling energy, vitality, and the bubbling originality that made him a star not just in his native Venice, but throughout Europe in his own day. Guest soprano Ilana Davidson will sing two unforgettable cantatas, In furore, and Laudate, pueri. Ms Davidson, described by The New York Times as a “crystalline soprano,” has had her work recognized with multiple Grammy awards, includ-

ing Best Classical Recording. Freshman flute student Erin Barrett plays the famous La Notte (“Night”) concerto; and concertmaster Igor Pikayzen brings to the stage two of the most brilliant violin concertos that give the famous Seasons a run for its money. Enhancing the evening’s program is the world premiere of Ghazal, a profound and thoughtful work for string orchestra by graduating Adelphi senior, Oswaldo Machado. The Adelphi PAC is one of Long Island’s premier cultural arts venues for entertainment of all kinds. Tickets are currently on sale for $25 with discounts available to seniors, students and alumni. Information is available online at pac.adelphi.edu or at the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516.877.4000 or boxoffice@adelphi.edu. Regular box office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1:00-6:00PM The box office is also open two hours before most scheduled performances.

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Participants at the annual Swim-a-Thon enjoyed a fun-filled morning of swimming while raising funds for the Child Life Program at NYU Winthrop Hospital. Every spring, young children, teens and adults alike are invited to take a dip for a worthy cause at NYU Winthrop Hospital’s Annual Swim-a-Thon. This fun-filled event, which raises vital funds for the Hospital’s Child Life Program, will take place on Sunday, April 22, 2018, from 7:00 to 11:30AM at Hofstra University’s Swim Center. The Child Life Program is a pivotal component to the overall care of pediatric patients and their families at NYU Winthrop. Through the program, highly trained Certified Child Life Specialists utilize play and education to improve patients’ understanding of medical procedures; teach relaxation techniques to help young patients cope with illness or surgery; and provide emotional support for the entire family. To date, the SwimA-Thon has raised more than $400,000 to benefit the Child Life Program. The Swim-A-Thon was first conceptualized by Ron Marino, DO, Associate Chairman of Pediatrics at NYU Winthrop Hospital. Dr. Marino, an avid swimmer himself, wanted to come up with a fundraiser that would connect a healthy physical activity with giving back to the hospital and young patients he adores. Thanks to his passion to help, and the growing support of community members, local businesses and staff, the event has flourished each year. Dr. Marino is particularly excited about the community-driven support the event has generated for the benefit of young patients. “Community collaboration strengthens the fabric of community well-being. The annual Swim-A-Thon not only sup-

ports the mission of the Hospital in so many ways, it also fosters the personal growth of all those who participate,” said Dr. Marino. Schools are invited to participate in groups, and community members are invited to swim or support a swimmer through a sponsorship pledge. In addition, students can earn community service hours by participating either as swimmers or as volunteers at the event. “There is no age requirement or limit – infants to senior citizens are all welcome!” added Dr. Marino. Each year, the Swim-A-thon is enhanced by an outpouring of support from community members who donate their time and services to make this a fun, family-centered event. Participants will enjoy swim coaching by Bryan Kurt from Open Water Swim LLC; massage therapy by Megan Iovino; live music by the Mineola High School Jazz Ensemble and Central Beat rock band; crafts provided by Cathy Grossfeld of All About Kids; yoga by Donna Dragani, and more. Saf-T-Swim, NYU Winthrop’s proud affiliate in swim training, raising funds and safety, will also be in attendance. The registration fee for adults is $20; $10 for children ages four to 17 and students with a valid school ID. Each swimmer receives a towel and swim cap with registration. For more information, to sponsor a swimmer, or to register or volunteer, visit www.nyuwinthrop.org/events or call (516) 663-8275.

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DAR donates books to Garden City Library

Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter members display the books recently donated to the library. From left, standing: Prospective members Dori Lombard and Victoria Kaufman, members June Fay, Abagael Fagan, Carla D’Ambra, and Arlene Kister. Seated from left: Lynn Schaefering, Peggy Tillotson, Isabelle Smith, and Rosalyn Dorn. Members of the Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter NSDAR, having recently presented a library display honoring the 100th anniversary of WWI, have now donated the new books which were a component of the exhibit to the Garden City Public Library. It was part of the organization’s recognition of American History Month. The following books have been donated: World War I: The Definitive Visual History by the Smithsonian; World War I (with DVD) by Eyewitness Books; The Poppy Lady - Moina Belle Michael and her tribute to Veterans by Barbara E.

Walsh; Rock of the Marne by Stephen L. Harris; The Illustrated Encyclopedia of World War I edited by Chris Bishop. Members of the chapter were proud to recognize the American soldiers who fought in this brutal war and whose efforts help turned the tide to the Allies. Their sacrifices will not be forgotten. The chapter hopes that library patrons will enjoy the books and take the opportunity to learn more about the world’s first “modern” war.

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IN MEMORIAM

David B. Green

David B. Green, a well known piano teacher in Garden City, passed away on March 11th.

David was born on October 8, 1922, in Broken Bow, Oklahoma was raised in San Francisco and lived in Syosset and Elmont, but his heart remained in Garden City where he taught piano for many years. At one point David had a total of fifty students in Garden City. His students accomplishments mirrored his pride in them. He expressed great satisfaction each and every time a student passed the State’s piano exams for NYSSMA. Dave was as humble as he was talented. He could wall panel a room, install electrical wiring, install a fence and even repair a video machine. He taught himself several languages and sang with a group in Jewish Temples (although he was not Jewish) and various churches. During the Second World War he was a signalman on the USS Vestal. He was also an accomplished church organist.

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2-year-olds blossom at Garden Manor Nursery School

As we approach springtime, it is clear that the 2 year old students at Garden Manor Nursery School have come a long way from their first days in September. They love to see their teachers and friends. A routine is in place and the students are doing a great job following the structure of the day.

Our teachers have created a nurturing atmosphere where the children are able to explore and have fun while learning about the world around them. The children enjoy painting and crafting during table time. They love to explore on the playground and enjoy free play in the classroom. The students are exposed

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to colors, shapes and even the first letter in their name! They sit for stories, love to sing and dance, as well as use the rhythm sticks. These little students are also learning how to share, follow directions, and be kind to their friendsall very important skills! These curious 2-year-olds are eager to learn and continue to blossom every day! Garden Manor Nursery School at

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The 2018 March North American Cup Tournament (NAC) was held by USA Fencing in Baltimore, Maryland from March 9-12th. At the tournament, Zachary Ortiz, a sophomore at GCHS who has been on the varsity fencing team since 7th grade and who trains at 5T Fencers Club in Mineola, won the gold medal in Division III Men’s Foil. After going 3-3 in the 5-point pool bouts, Zach was the 50th seed out of 95 fencers going into the 15-point Direct Elimination (DE) bouts. Zach began his run to the top of the podium with a 15-2 win against another Long Islander. He won his second and third DEs 15-3 and 15-8 against fencers from Virginia seeded 15th and 18th. In the table of 16, Zach won a very close bout 15-13 against

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GCHS fencer wins gold at national tournament a fencer from Northern California who had come out of pools tied for 1st place. In the Table of 8, Zach beat a fencer from Massachusetts 13-4 to make the semifinals where he beat the 22nd seed (representing Serbia) by a score of 15-2. In the gold medal bout, Zach faced Ziyuan Chen, a lefty representing China and the 9th seed out of pools. Zach took a 5-1 lead in the first 3 minute period and was up 11-4 after the second, in which a call was reversed in his favor based on a video replay challenge. Chen made a run in the third period, but Zach won the exciting bout 15-10. In addition to winning the gold medal at the NAC, Zach’s national ranking also improved by two classifications.

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Women’s LAX honors coaches

Attention all sports fans! Please come join the Garden City Women’s Lacrosse Alumni Foundation on Thursday, March 22nd, as it honors lacrosse coaches. Members of the group will gather at Doc O’Grady’s Irish Pub for coaches appreciation night. $40 includes well drinks, beer and

appetizers. The event will take place from 6 to 8PM. Please come support the Garden City Women’s Lacrosse Alumni Foundation by wishing the great coaching staff and the Garden City team the best year ahead. GO RED!

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Village Board prepares for 555 Stewart Ave. hearings From page 1 Design Review Board Chairman Hugh S. Lacy and Robert Cunningham, the chair of the village’s Zoning Board of Appeals for many years. DeMaro recommended an agenda item for the Thursday, March 8 Board of Trustees meeting to include the public hearings for three unique items: an amendment to village zoning (for the RT zone), a requested special use permit for the 555 Stewart Avenue development, and its requested site plan approval. On March 8 the deputy mayor said the current zoning of the 555 Stewart property falls within the RT district and prevents the developer from constructing multiple-dwelling housing at the site. The 4.5 acre lot next to the entrance to Roosevelt Field mall is currently vacant. “The ZCRC has been reviewing and considering the application for many months, before I was involved with the ZCRC. In (2016 and early 2017) you will recall former Deputy Mayor Richard Silver and Trustee Robert Bolebruch were involved at the time. This included several public meetings of the ZCRC at which public input was encouraged. The proposed development has changed over that period of time, as the developer responded to comments by ZCRC members and the community. The present RT zoning permits only sin-

gle-family residential uses as allowed in the R-8 district; townhouse development having at least 6,000 square feet of total plot area per dwelling unit, which could be up to 32 units, and multiple dwellings or assisted-living residences as approved by the Board of Trustees and subject to certain conditions. The developer asserts that the property can not reasonably and economically be developed under the village’s current zoning restrictions. They proposed a two-to-five stories high, 150-unit building, inclusive of 15 affordable rental units,” DeMaro explained. Details of the proposal are available at Village Hall, contained inside the ZCRC’s report to the Board of Trustees. “The Zoning Change Review Committee report concludes that the proposal is a reasonable one under all the circumstances and it recommends that the village amend its RT-zone regulation to allow such development, provided that the Board of Trustees issue a special permit for 555 Stewart Avenue and that the site plan is approved by the village,” DeMaro said at the March 8 meeting. He noted that ZCRC report indicated that the project, if approved, continues the village’s compliance with its affordable housing obligations set forth in the Federal Court ruling by Judge Arthur D. Spatt in the MHANY/ACORN housing anti-discrimination case.

The public hearings on the development will commence on March 22 and be carried over into subsequent Board of Trustees’ meeting if necessary, as the Board will meet after that for its annual reorganization meeting on Thursday, April 12, and then two weeks later, April 26. “The hearings are not expected to conclude March 22 and SEQRA process

will take longer than that. The village also has to submit the proposal to the Nassau County Planning Commission for its review and recommendation. The public process begins March 22, and I hope everyone interested in hearing or commenting on those matters attends the hearings and subsequent hearings,” Deputy Mayor DeMaro said See page 50

Board focuses on funding capital projects BY RIKKI N. MASSAND With a number of agenda items calling for the reallocation of nearly one million dollars in village funds at the March 8 Board of Trustees’ meeting, the Village of Garden City approved transfers and projects as it ‘springs ahead’ to address infrastructure, facilities, safety and quality of life needs. Kevin Ocker, department head of Recreation and Parks, said there was continued work on the St. Paul’s Fieldhouse scheduled for this month, specifically wall padding on the east and west interior walls and behind the basketball backboards. Last Thursday the Board voted to approve a capital

expense request for $18,575, with funds allocated from the 2017-2018 Rec. Capital Project account, covering the purchase and the installation of the padding. “This continues improvements in the Fieldhouse outlined with the Rec. Strategic Plan (2016-2020) for facilities. Pending Board approval this evening, we proposed putting fixed padding on the interior walls within the Fieldhouse. As everyone knows we have a lot of different types of sports activities in there and especially on the east and west walls. There, we’ve never had padding and it’s relatively close to basketball courts and other activities on these See page 50

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IN MEMORIAM

Patricia Dooher

Patricia Catherine Grace Kurpiel Dooher, our beloved Mother, our ‘Saint Patricia’ and above all our ‘ma ding’ of Garden City, New York, died on Sunday, March 12th, 2017, in Queens, NY with her family by her side, singing her favorite songs, celebrating her life and her eternal fighting spirit. Patricia was 76 years old. Patricia was born on November 1st, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY. She was the second oldest of 7 children born to Helene and Charles Grace. Patricia was raised in Jamaica, Queens and attended the Mary Louis Academy graduated in 1955. She went on to attend St. Johns University in Jamaica, Queens and graduated with honors in 1959 with a Bachelors in Arts. In 1963 Patricia mar-

ried the love of her life, her ‘Willow’, John Patrick Dooher, and together they had 5 children. Patricia loved so unconditionally and lived life to the fullest of every day to envelop her family in a continuous and magical atmosphere of music, art, song, storytelling and nurturing. Patricia, above all was a fighter for all that she believed was right and a true lioness who fought relentlessly for her family in every aspect of her life. While raising her family, Patricia also went back to school and earned a Masters of Art from Adelphi University. Patricia was a prolific writer and advocate for justice. Patricia also was a prolific artist, experimenting in watercolors, oils, Chinese brush painting and more. She filled the family home with her artworks and inspired that same creative expression in her children. She served as a member of the multiple educational boards and was Vice President of the Dooher Institute of Physics, which she started with her husband, John. Patricia, loved to travel with her family. She lived with her husband and young family in Switzerland in the early 70s and was always led the family on such memorable trips across America, the annual family pilgrimage to Disney well into the children’s adulthood and Europe throughout her life. And then there was the music!

From Bob Dylan to Hildegard of Bingen, Patricia filled her life and our household with such diverse music all hours of the day. Patricia will be greatly missed and lives on in all those who knew her and in all that she created that endures endlessly in the spirit of her family. Her unconditional love we feel each and every day. Less than two months ago, Patricia’s husband, John, suffered a debilitating stroke, similar to what Patricia had endured. However, her children and husband had looked to her and to the experience she endured for guidance to choose the appropriate care at the most critical time for John. As a result of those timely and guided decisions, all the effects of the stroke were miraculously reversed - and John was back to teaching Physics - the other passion of his life no more than two weeks later with the love of his life watching over him from above. Patricia is survived by her husband, John, their 5 children, Jack, Patty, Peter, Paul and Charlie and her 6 grand children, Reiner, Valerie, Owen, Lily, Zoe and Maya along with her 2 Brothers, 4 Sisters, 10 nieces, 3 nephews and 10 grand nieces/nephews. An Irish Celebration of her life was held on March 16th, organized by her Husband and Children at the Bishop Molloy Retreat House, in Queens, NY –

across the street from where she attended school at Mary Louis Academy, and across the street from where she celebrated her Matrimony to John in 1963 as well as their 50thAnniversary celebration in 2013. Patricia’s funeral was held on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th at Our Lady of the Isle, Shelter Island, NY. Shelter Island was her favorite place – full of family memories and celebrations. Patricia was buried at Our Lady of the Isle Cemetery, Shelter Island, NY – resting for eternity next to her Mother, Helene Grace (d. 2005) and her Father, Charles Grace (d. 1977) who preceded her before to Heaven. A reception was held at the Shelter Island House with family, friends and of course corned beef and cabbage! We celebrated Patricia amongst her extended family and their friends, retelling so many great stories of her as our sister, aunt, best friend, Mom, wife amidst songs and so much joy and gratitude of having her as such a force in all of our lives. Memorial donations may be made in Patricia’s name to the Immaculate Conception Monastery, 8645 Edgerton Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11432 – a place of so many great memories for Patricia and her family and where her Brother, Peter has served as a Passionist Missionary for over 50 years.

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“Teens on the Job” – GCHS students spend a day with local professionals

MEDUSA LACROSSE COMES TO THE NORTH SHORE!

Medusa Little Laxers Program is coming to the North Shore for the first time this Spring for Girls & Boys Ages 3 to 8!

Due to popular demand, Medusa Lacrosse, the Garden City community’s premier, go-to youth lacrosse program is expanding to Roslyn/Port Washington/ Manhasset area. The Little Laxers program has introduced thousands of children ages 3-8 to the sport of lacrosse and helped nurture a love and passion for the game. Medusa is run by the Fiore sisters who were both 4 year starters on the G.C. High School Varsity Lacrosse Team and went on to play collegiate Division 1 level lacrosse at Princeton and Boston College. The program is known for its energy, positivity, creativity and ability to break down all the core concepts and fundamentals into fun drills and games that are challenging, competitive and appeal to those children who are hesitant to try a new sport. Here’s one of many of our testimonials that sums it up nicely: “My daughter loves Medusa Little Laxers! I was so happy to find a program that makes learning a team sport so much fun. Who says you can’t dress up like a superhero or princess AND learn how to play lacrosse? And why not warm up by playing a game of freeze tag, or go on an Easter egg hunt with your lacrosse stick? It’s no wonder that even at three years of age, it was the one activity that my daughter was consistently excited to attend, and her subsequent progress in learning the sport reflects that! Jackie does such a great job leading the Little Laxers program and is a wonderful role model for the kids—she leads with so much enthusiasm and positivity and brings a great energy to the field! She really makes each and every child feel like they are part of the Medusa family.” – Jill, Garden City resident and mother of a 5 year old girl who has been attending Little Laxers clinics for the past 2 years.

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Garden City High School business students with teacher Reid Sclafani (back row, far right). The students visited with local professionals, learning about their jobs. On February 1st, 41 Garden City High School students in the business department classes of Mr. Reid Sclafani shadowed local professionals during “Teens on the Job” day. The students visited sites that included the District’s elementary schools, the Garden City Hotel, Congresswoman Rice, a veterinary clinic, and local law practices. The goal of the annual program is to provide an opportunity for students to work alongside someone in a profession the students are aspiring to pursue. After a successful day of visits, the students reflected on their experiences: “My visit to Professional Athletic Performance Center was great, I met pro baseball player Jose Reyes, and learned a lot about what the job requires,” shared Nick; “My time at Stratford Avenue was amazing, I loved working with the young kids.” (Annalisa); “My time with Congresswomen Rice was great. She took the time to sit down with us and talk, and then let us sit in on a couple meetings. Very interesting to see all the different issues constituents bring to Congresswomen Rice.” (Mike); “The agents at Signature taught us about how they use Multiple Listing Services for information on houses.” (Dan); “The people I met at Fidelity Investments were so kind and funny. I learned in-depth information on finance and investing. They were so inviting and normal, even though they deal with millions of dollars.” (Audra); “I got to listen in on several court cases and speak with two judges about the legal process. I visited the Supreme

Court and County Court, and listened to a very interesting guardianship case. Mrs. Giordano informed me throughout the case on any terms I was unfamiliar with.” (Lauren); “My visit was amazing. The children were so well behaved and so kind. I realized teaching at Stewart School can be so much fun, but that the teacher needs to be stern and strict sometimes. This experience will help me with picking my future career.” (Jaimie); “I loved observing how the students in class and how they connected with Mrs. McCavera at Stratford.” (Millie): “I learned a lot at the veterinary emergency center. The people that work there are just like nurses and doctors for people; they take information on the patient, get weight and vitals, look at ultrasounds and perform surgery. It was very interesting and fun.” (Jayda); “Mr. Pfeifer and Judge Fairgrieve were great. I enjoyed touring the law firm, witnessing real court cases, meeting lawyers and learning new legal terms. This was a very beneficial and worthwhile experience.” (Max); “My visit to The Garden City Hotel was amazing. Meeting all the managers from different departments gave me insight and knowledge about the daily operations, and the hard work it takes to run a successful hotel.” (Jack) The district would like to thank Mr. Reid Sclafani and all the local professionals who took time out of their busy schedules to provide our high school students with a taste of their professions.

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Police budget up as salary, overtime, cars calculated

From page 1 full-time employees (police force of 52 officers, 13 civilians,) and 11 part-time employees. In the first two months of the calendar year, two presentations on contracted ambulance company service for the village, one from Northwell Health and the other from NYU-Winthrop, signaled

the potential for change to budgeted police overtime as the current requirement is for a GCPD officer to stay with any person that is transported to an area hospital for the duration of their ambulance ride and entry to the facility. Last Tuesday, Village Deputy Mayor John DeMaro asked Commissioner Jackson about causes of police over-

GC mom petitions for EpiPens

From page 1 didn’t work. With GianLuca struggling to breathe and going into anaphylactic shock, she tried the second one. It was successful and his breathing slowly returned to a normal state. The flight was forced into an emergency landing in the Dominican Republic, and paramedics boarded the airplane. They ended up having to escort GianLuca off the plane and placed him in a wheelchair, to check his blood pressure and pulse. “They told us that if wasn’t for the EpiPen, he would have died from lack of oxygen,” said Ingrassia. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires all commercial airline flights to carry defibrillators, better known as AEDs, on board. The agency also requires that airline staff be

trained in how to use the devices. Unfortunately, there is no such law regarding the mandate of having EpiPens on all airlines. “It’s crazy to me how they are required to have EpiPens in schools but not on airline flights,” said Ingrassia. She said that in 2015 there was a proposed bill in Congress, regarding having EpiPens and all epinephrine auto-injectors on all commercial airlines, but that it stalled out. The family is looking to revive that bill, which would require two packs of EpiPens on all commercial airlines flights with crew members trained in how to use them. “We have to revive that bill as soon as possible and raise public awareness about this issue.”

time, sometimes due to arrests and processing or GCPD officers having to stay on shifts late, and he wanted to know how low overtime can go. “We have discussed GCPD overtime for a number of years and the Board has grappled with the decision, if it would be beneficial or not to add another police officer to the force to bring the overtime down. I am hopeful that we’d see some pretty significant savings in the event that we did enter into an ambulance service deal. Is there any idea of how much we can bring overtime down by?” he asked. Jackson says it is a line item that isn’t really made for an accurate projections months and close to a year ahead, as police overtime is situation-driven. He said a chunk of $20,000 to $30,000 could be salvaged. “In a lot of serious medical cases GCPD still has to attend to the hospital due to investigative purposes. Not every medical case is at the end of an officer’s tour (shift) but we think somewhere in that realm $20,000 to $30,000 to save, more or less,” he explained. This year Commissioner Jackson worked with Village Treasurer Irene Woo and Deputy Village Treasurer Darcia Palmer to re-work the salary and overtime budget layout. “The driver in prior years has been a different formula to reflect police overtime, and now the actual overtime is

shown. We went into the salary line as we have the three anticipated retirements. We got their dates, and cut their salaries at those dates and then filled in with promotions and recruits where we see a savings of $140,000. I appreciate Irene and Darcia helping me on this as I had a hard time figuring it out. The less than 1% increase ($51,000) over last year’s adopted budget is pretty significant as officers do have a contractual raise and step increases due,” Jackson said last week. The part-time crossing guards employed by the village, reflected under the police department budget, was also a change from last year. The commissioner explains that the guards are approaching their top salary level (Level II) and that brings up a $6,000 increase. A night differential for police employees, which is a contractual step, adds another $8,000 to GCPD salary lines. Jackson says the GCPD plans to have a less than 1% increase over the adopted 2017-2018 budget, and $165,000 decrease in holiday pay from police officers as “payback” negotiated as a contractual pension increase with the police force union. This decrease represents the third year payment of a five-year payback plan for the higher pension, “a transaction from one line item to anothSee page 65

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Our Thursday session of our “Zumba Gold” fitness will be held in on Thursday afternoons at 2:15PM at The Senior Center. Each 45 minute class, teaching the basics of Zumba exercise, is led by Felicia Lovaglio, our certified Zumba exercise instructor. This class is geared for seniors or the beginner adult. The ten week session will begin Thursday, March 8th. The price for the session is $60. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Special Events for the Month of March Tuesday, March 20 at 1PM Workshop on New Tax Laws with Patricia Chester, CPA Ms. Chester will speak about how the new tax laws will affect you and answer any questions you might have. Wednesday, March 21 at noon Pizza Lunch $6 – Reservations needed by visiting the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Thursday, March 22 at 10AM Computer Class, Introduction to Email In this hands-on, lecture and demo class you will learn how to send, receive, forward, and reply to e-mail.

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After you have mastered the basics, you will learn how to attach files and download. Knowledge of computers is necessary for this class. Thursday, March 22 at 1PM Lecture, Rainforest Butterflies Steve Fratello has traveled the world’s tropical rainforests while trying to fulfill his lifelong passion for butterflies and other aspects of nature. He will share his experiences with us when he visits the Senior Center. Thursday, March 29 at 1PM Workshop: “What to Expect When You Call the EMS” Sponsored by Northwell Health. Register for any of the above programs EXCEPT the luncheon by calling The Senior Center at 385-8006. To attend the Pizza Luncheon please visit the Office of Recreation and Parks 108 Rockaway Ave with payment.

Winter and Spring Trips for GC Seniors Announced

Here Garden City Recreation and Parks’ fall trip list for seniors who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. If you would like to register for any of our trips, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Payment must accompany registrations. Tuesday, April 17 Brooklyn Brownstones We will travel by coach bus to

GC Retired Men’s Club News Schedule of Events

Monday, March 19 - St. Patrick’s Day Feast: Corned beef and cabbage and more. Cost: $15 pp Monday, March 26 - Regular meeting Monday, April 2 - Sandwiches Monday, April 9 - Regular Meeting Monday, April 16 - Sandwiches Monday, April 23 - Regular Meeting Monday, April 30 - Regular Meeting Bowling every Friday during season at Herrill Lanes. Contact Joe Leto at 248-9022. Poker players: check with John Marino at 248-1770. We welcome bridge, and especially non-bridge, players, in order to expand the variety of our activities. Some sug-

gestions: poker, chess, backgammon, other card games, cribbage, and billiards. Also you may come for just conversation, camaraderie, and to make new friends. Lunch is served roughly twice a month.

About the GC Retired Men’s Club

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

Brooklyn where we will explore historic Brooklyn neighborhoods with their tree lined streets and 19th century row houses while we learn about the “brownstone revolution” and the joys of living in Brooklyn. Lunch will be included at Juniors. The cost of this trip will be $85, checks only, made payable to Rendezvous Travel. Wednesday, May 2 Westbury Manor for Lunch and Funny Girl Join us as we enjoy lunch at Westbury Manor and a performance of the ever popular Funny Girl. Lunch begins at noon. The cost for this trip is $40, checks only, made payable to Plaza Theatrical Productions. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Thursday, June 14 Trip to New York Botanical Garden “Visions of Hawaii” We will travel by coach bus to NY Botanical Garden. The NYBG will present Georgia O’Keeffe: Visions of Hawaii, a major exhibition exploring the artist’s immersion in the Hawaiian Islands. Highlights include a stunning display of more than 15 of O’Keeffe’s paintings, not seen together since their debut in 1940. Discover a lush flower show evoking the gardens and landscapes that inspired O’Keeffe. We will then have lunch at the Seashore Restaurant on City Island. The cost of this trip will

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

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be $90, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel.

Exercise for Seniors

Recreation and Parks is offering the following exercise classes for seniors at The Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. For the next few months, the classes will be free in order to for you to try each class, after which they will be offered at a nominal charge. Classes are open to all seniors ages 60 and older who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Classes might be cancelled due to a special event or trip so please check the bulletin board at The Senior Center for updates. MONDAYS Exercise with Felicia at 10AM Tai Chi with Connie at 1PM Meditation with Connie at 2PM TUESDAYS Yoga for all Levels with Allie at 1:30PM Chair Dancing with Felicia at 2:30PM WEDNESDAY Exercise with Felicia at 10AM Chair Yoga with Connie at 11AM THURSDAY Yoga for all Levels with Allie at 11:15AM Meditation with Allie at 12:25PM FRIDAY Exercise with Felicia at 10AM Resistance Bands with Felicia at 10:45AM Meditation with Connie at noon Tai Chi with Connie at 1PM

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

in some form of community service and must submit an application on the EPOA website at www.gcepoa.org. All interested seniors are encouraged to apply. The deadline for applications is Monday, April 9, 2018. To learn more about the EPOA, how to become a member, upcoming events, and issues concerning the East, you may visit us at our website (gcepoa.org), on Facebook (@GardenCityEPOA), on Twitter (@GC_EPOA), and on Venmo (@GCEPOA).

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L E G A L NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Grace Womens Wellness LLC. Arts of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/27/2017. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The principal business address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is: 197 Brompton Rd., Garden City, NY 11530 Purpose: any lawful act or activity. GC 0730 6X 02/09,16,23,03/02,09,16 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Mary X. Lo Galbo, LLC; Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 1/30/2018. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY is designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 40 Washington Avenue Garden City New York 11530. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. GC 0731 6X 02/09,16,23,03/02,09,16 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of ED BUZY & ASSOCIATES, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 01/19/2018 Office location: Nassau County. SSNY is designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 1967 Wehrle Dr, Suite 1 #086, Buffalo, NY 14221. Purpose: any lawful purpose. GC 0734 6X 02/16,23,03/02,09,16,23 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, V. JOHN KAVANAGH, ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 22, 2017, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE is the Plaintiff and JOHN KAVANAGH, ET. AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CALENDAR CONTROL PART COURTROOM (CCP), IN THE NASSAU SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on April

3, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 65 ROXBURY ROAD, GARDEN CITY, NY 11530: Section 33, Block 60, Lot 4 & 5: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 004974/2008. William J. Garry, Esq. - Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 106, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. GC 0738 4X 03/02,09,16,23 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of East Coast Dealer Services, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on January 2, 2018. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process serviced against the LLC to 28 Flower Street in Hicksville, New York 11801. Purpose, any lawful purpose. GC 0739 6X 03/02,09,16,23,30,04/06 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Recomm consulting LLC. Arts. of org filed with NY sec of state (SSNY) on 10/11/2017. Office: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 260 N Broadway suite 1, Hicksville, NY 11801. Purpose: any lawful activity. GC 0740 6X 03/02,09,16,23,30,04/06 LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a license, Pending, for beer, liquor and/or wine, has been applied for by SMOK-HAUS ENTERPRISES, LLC to sell beer, liquor and/or wine, at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 7 TWELFTH STREET, GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK, NASSAU COUNTY for on premises consumption. Advertisement provided by SMOK-HAUS ENTERPRISES, LLC. GC 0746 2X 03/16,23 LEGAL NOTICE On October 31, 2017, the PA

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State Board of Nursing assessed $350 in costs of investigation and indefinitely suspended the PA license of Paul Morgana, license no. RN664890, of East Meadow, New York, retroactive to January 10, 2017, by reason of addiction to alcohol or hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. GC 0747 1X 03/16 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Mediterranean Glow,LLC. Articles of organization field with the Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 2/26/18. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 14 Keenan Place , Garden City, NY,11530. Purpose: Any Lawful activity. GC 0748 6x 03/16,23,30,04/06,13,20 NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY VILLAGE HALL 351 STEWART AVENUE GARDEN CITY, NY 11530 MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018 Pursuant to the provisions of the General Municipal Law and Chapter 200 of the Code of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, New York notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals of said Village will meet in the Village Hall at 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. to take action on the following matters: 1. APPEAL OF GREGORY & KRISTEN DOYLE for a variance of the provision of Sections 200-52.A and 200-52.H of the Village Code, so as to allow the issue of a permit, for the maintenance of two (2) A/C condensers in their present location at the side of existing dwelling known as 28 KENSINGTON ROAD (Map of Garden City Estates, Block 75, Lot 73, R-8 District) the construction of which would; A. reduce the required 50.0’ ft. front setback for accessory structures to no less than (47.1’ ft.), and B. reduce the required 10.0’ ft.

plot line setback for freestanding cooling equipment to no less than (8.5’ ft.),in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. 2. APPEAL OF JOSEPH & ANTONIA DAVI for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-15, of the Village Code, so as to allow the issue of a permit for the erection of a (16 sq. ft. one story side and 162 sq. ft. second floor rear additions), at the existing dwelling known as 193 KILBURN ROAD (Map of Garden City Estates, Block 15, Lot 41, R-8 District) the construction of which would; A. cause the previously granted by variance (July 10, 1984) allowable building area of 1,615 sq. ft. or 26.91% to be exceeded by 16 sq. ft. (1,631 sq. ft. or 27.18%), and B. cause the expansion of a non-conforming addition created by a variance, with respect to the rear addition,in accordance with plans filed with the Building Department. 3. APPEAL OF DARRIN & CHRISTINE ALDEN for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-15 and 200-31, of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a (20 sq. ft. first floor and 40.0 sq. ft. front portico additions) at the existing dwelling known as 157 WILLOW STREET (Map of Garden City Lawns, Block 41, Lots 75-80, R-6 district) the construction of which would; A. cause a previously granted July 24, 2001 variance (for an allowable building area of 1632 sq. ft. or 27.18%) to now be exceeded by 40 sq. ft. (1672 sq. ft. or 27.83%), and B. reduce the required 30’-0” front yard setback to not less than (2.43’),in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. 4. APPEAL OF SERGIO ROMEO &MARGARET KOLB for a variances of the provisions of Section 20052.H, of the Village Code, so as to allow for the issue of a (mechanical and building permits to maintain (2) two previously installed A/C compressors and 8.75’ high Arbor with 4.0’ gate in the two front yards, of the existing corner dwelling) known as 125 SALISBURY AVENUE (Map of Garden City Estates, Block 65, Lot 41, R-8 district) the granting of which would; A. reduce the minimum acces-

sory structure front setback of 50.0’ to no less than (30.0’) with respect to the A/C equipment), and B. reduce the required accessory structure setback from Salisbury Avenue of 37.5’ to no less than (28.4’) with respect to the Arbor & Gate, and C. reduce the required accessory structure setback from Kensington Road of 50.0’ to no less than (6.25’) with respect to the Arbor & Gate,in accordance with plans filed with the Building Department. 5. APPEAL OF MICHAEL RANDAZZO for a variance of the provision of Section 20052.H of the Village Code, so as to allow the issue of a permit, for the maintenance of (2) two previously installed A/C condensers in their present location at the side of existing dwelling known as 10 HAWTHORNE ROAD (Map of Nassau Havens, Block D, Lot 42, R-6 District) the placement of which would; A. reduced the required 10.0’ ft. plot line setback for freestanding cooling equipment to no less than (8.5’ ft.),in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. 6. APPEAL OF PAUL VITALE & LISA FERAZZOLI for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-31.A, 200-46.C, 200-52.A and 200-61.A of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a (730 sq. ft. 2 story rear addition, a 496 sq. ft. first floor addition with a 398 sq. ft. 2nd floor above, a 44 sq. ft. 1 story front vestibule) with the (demolish 140 sq. ft. 1 story rear addition, a 348 sq. ft. detached garage and 56 sq. ft. front portico) at the existing dwelling known as 197 BROMPTON ROAD (Map of Garden City Estates, Block 12, Lot 35, R-8 District) the construction of which would; A. reduce the 25.0’ required front yard setback to no less than (21.59’), and B. reduce the 10.0’ required minimum side yard setback to no less than (9.77’),in accordance with plans filed with the Building Department. 7. APPEAL OF GEORGE & TINA VASILAKIS for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-15 and 200-56.C, of the Village Code, to allow for the issue of a for the maintenance of a (previously constructed 482 sq. ft. raised deck, at the rear) of the existing dwelling known

as 82 RUSSELL ROAD (Map of Mineola Plaza, Block 12, Lot 51, R-6 District) the granting of which would; A. cause the allowable building area of 1,800 sq. ft. or 25% to be exceeded by 482 sq. ft. (2,282 sq. ft. or 11.69%), and B. cause the required aggregate side yards of 21.75’ to be reduced to no less than (19.50’), and C. cause the required rear yard setback of 25.00’ to be reduced to no less than (16.95’),in accordance with plans filed with the Building Department. 8. APPLICATION AND APPEAL OF ANDREW REACUGGLIA pursuant to the provisions of Sections 20045, 200-52-C and 200-70, of the Village Code, to authorize the issuance of a permit, (to construct and maintain an 18’ x 36’ in-ground swimming pool with 6’ high chain link and “Estate” fence, in the rear yard of the corner premises) known as 398 STEWART AVE (Map of Garden City East, Block 134, Lot N4), the installation of which would; A. cause the 60.0’ required setback for accessory structures from Butler Place, to be reduced to no less than (20.0’) (with respect to the fencing),in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. 9. APPEAL OF WILLIAM & JULIE WHICHER for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-46.B and 200-46.C of the Village Code, to allow for the issue of a permit for the erection of a (426 sq. ft. one story rear, and a 586 sq. ft. second floor side additions with a 31 sq. ft. front open porch) and to (demolish 103 sq. ft. rear portion), at the existing corner dwelling known as 1 LINDEN STREET (Map of Mineola Plaza, Block 24, Lot S36) the construction of which would; A. allow the projection of a 4” roof overhang and gutter into a 5.0’ side yard, and B. reduce the required 10.0’ minimum side yard to not less than (5.0’) feet.in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. 10. APPLICATION AND APPEAL OF NICOLE CASTLE & JOSEPH JAMAL pursuant to the provisions of Sections 200-15, 200-45, and 200-70, of the Village Code, to authorize the issuance of a per-

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mit, to (construct and maintain an 20’ x 38’ in-ground swimming pool and 638 sq. ft. pergola with 48 sq. ft. masonry BBQ, and 6’ high fence) and to (demolish 72.0 sq. ft. monumental stairs), in the rear yard of the premises known as 112 ARTHUR STREET (Map of Garden City East, Block 143, Lot 4, R-20 District), the installation of which would; A. cause the previously granted (October 25, 2011) area variance, allowing for a plot cover of (4,034 sq. ft. or 21.9%) to be exceeded by (736 sq. ft. or 25.88%) in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. 11. APPEAL OF STEPHEN & SERENA LIU for a variance of the provisions of section 200-52.B and 200-52.H of the Village code, so as to allow for the issue of permits for the maintenance of previously installed 44’lf of 6’ high, and 27’lf of 4’ high white PVC fencing, and (2) two A/C condensers at the existing dwelling known as 54 PRESCOTT ROAD (Map of Mineola Plaza, Block 248, Lot P, R-6 district) the permitting of which would; A. reduce the required 30.0’ front yard setback for accessory structures on OLD COUNTRY ROAD to not less than (3’) with respect to 6.0’ and 4.0’ high pvc Fencing, and B. reduce the required 30.0’ front yard setback for accessory structures on OLD COUNTRY ROAD to not less than (27.2’) with respect to the (2) two A/C unitsin accordance with plans filed with the Building Department. END OF CASES The Board may transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting. DATED: March 21, 2018 Garden City, New York 11530 Karen Altman Village Clerk The Incorporated Village of Garden City does not discriminate on the basis of disability for admission to, access to, or participation in its programs, activities or public meetings, and has designated Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk, as Disability Compliance Coordinator. Persons with a disability who wish to attend a meeting should contact Karen M. Altman at least 24 hours in advance of meeting at: 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530

(516) 465-4051 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. NEXT MEETING: TUESDAY APRIL 17, 2018 GC 0749 1X 03/16 LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids MUST be RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO: THE PURCHASING DIVISION Incorporated Village of Garden City 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., UNTIL 11:00 A.M., D.S.T., FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2018 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following: FERTILIZER, TURFACE, GRASS SEED, LIME & FIELD MARKER Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address. Rosemary Monahan Purchasing Agent Dated: March 16, 2018 GC 0750 1x 3/16 LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids MUST be RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO: THE PURCHASING DIVISION Incorporated Village of Garden City 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., UNTIL 11:00 A.M., D.S.T., FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2018 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following: TREES, SHRUBS & MULCH Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address. Rosemary Monahan Purchasing Agent Dated: March 16, 2018 GC 0751 1X 03/16

Garden City Update From page 10 a laser inside. When garbage breaks the plane of the laser it automatically engages the compactors to crush the garbage to handle more capacity in the pail,” Mr. DiFrancisco explained. While a standard pail may hold 50 gallons, with the compactor a pail can hold up to 150 gallons. In addition, the pails are built with cell phones inside them to send a text or email to Village personnel notifying them when the pails are full and need to be emptied. The Village is considering these pails for strategic places throughout the Village, including parks, south of Seventh Street near food establishments, Community Park and the St. Paul’s complex.

Storm Cleanup

The March 7, 2018, storm operation ran from approximately 3:30 p.m. to almost 5:30 a.m. March 8, 2018. Crews stopped salting the roads around 6:00 p.m. March 7, 2018 before switching over to plowing. At the height of the storm there were 49 trucks on the road, including large and medium dump trucks and pay loaders, according to Department of Public Works Superintendent Joseph DiFrancisco. Over 50 employees were involved with the operation, including employees from the Public Works, Parks and Recreation and Engineering departments. Approximately 175 tons of salt was used. Pratt Brothers was called in at 10:00 p.m. March 7, 2018 to assist with clearing parking lots; crews worked until 5:00 a.m.

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As part of the Village’s snow removal operation, during the course of the storm mechanics were available at the Village garage ready to make any needed repairs. Mechanics made 26 repairs during the storm and responded to 10 road calls during the storm to fix problems in the field. Repairs ranged from a plow shearing off its pins to broken windshield wipers and bent plow frames.

Library Programs for Adults with Special Needs

The Garden City Public Library in March and April is offering a monthly program for adults with special needs. The programs are as follows: • Friday, March 16, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.: “Sensory-Sensitive Movie: Moana“ Come to the Library for a sensory-sensitive showing of Moana, which is rated PG. Registrants are welcome to bring lunch with them; the Library will provide snacks and a beverage. Register on Eventkeeper. • Friday, April 27, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.: “Lunch and Bingo“ Enjoy a few rounds of Bingo at the Library while having lunch. The Library will provide pizza for lunch and a beverage. Registration is required and begins Monday, April 16, at 9:30 a.m. on Eventkeeper.

Board of Trustees Meeting

The next regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting is Thursday, March 22, 2018 beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the Village Hall Board Room. Residents are encouraged to attend.

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Village Board prepares for 555 Stewart Ave. hearings

From page 40 last Thursday. Resolutions setting the public hearings for March 22 were unanimously approved at the March 8 meeting, and another resolution to appoint the Village Board of Trustees as the lead agency for environmental review of the 555 Stewart Avenue site, pursuant to SEQRA (State Environmental Quality Review Act) and to ‘seek the agreement of other involved agencies” if the board were to serve as the lead agency. When Walsh spoke to an audience of almost 50 CPOA members in February, he faced some opposition to the notion that not many students for the Garden City Public Schools would be housed at the new development. His case begins with the recorded low student residents from buildings in close proximity to Garden City in Mineola, such as with 1 Third Avenue across Old Country Road from the Cherry Valley Country Club, as under a dozen kids reside there and attend the Mineola district. But residents questioned the comparisons and questioned Walsh on a number of issues they see with the 555 Stewart Avenue concept. Regarding traffic and any potential impacts on it in the village from the 555 Stewart Avenue development, Walsh told CPOA residents that Stewart Avenue and the eastern part of the village, including Old Country Road, see plenty of traffic “from what is around Garden City, not from what is in Garden City.” “This project will contribute to some traffic along Stewart Avenue. If I show

people the data they may not believe it -there’s times on Stewart Avenue where if you add more cars traffic would be the same, it wouldn’t matter. The data indicated that these types of housing projects create fewer traffic (cars making trips) over a wider period of time than other types of development. This is not going to be single-family residences or a strip mall. It could be an office building and for the building across the street, the same owner/developer has an approved plan from 10 years ago for a 93,000-square foot office building. When we put together the proposal for the Village of Garden City we studied the traffic impact against their proposal for that office building. The results were staggering traffic-wise. An office building would generate twice as many people going in both for morning and evening rush hours, peak times on weekdays. Housing generally spreads the traffic around over seven days in a week rather than clustered on weekdays and peak times,” Walsh explained on February 13. He noted that when the Wyndham condominiums on Hilton Avenue were being built, the prevailing concerns were that traffic would be devastating and people would not be able to go down north-south roads like Hilton, or Cherry Valley Avenue. Walsh said there was virtually no negative impact for Garden City traffic from the hundreds of units there as traffic from its residents and deliveries are spread out over many hours of the day. “Even though they have a lot of vehicles they have not negatively impacted the traffic. That’s

according to data,” he said. CPOA director Stephen Gaffney asked Walsh if the traffic impact studies have ever taken self-driving cars into account, and Walsh said that it isn’t routine, however developers take future concepts and trends into their planning for residential settings and what they will use land and building space for, including the garage planning. “In fairness to that we can’t account for self-driving cars now and imagine to say ‘in 10 years we’ll be good,’ Walsh said. Also related to the traffic impacts, the developer has worked with Nassau County to blueprint moving the traffic light, ahead of the one for the entrance to Roosevelt Field, 20 feet up to better position it for a signal to allow ingress to the development turning from Stewart Avenue. In front of the CPOA Walsh spoke about the tax implications for the 555 Stewart project, which as a vacant lot generates $90,000 annually in school district taxes, another $20,000 in general taxes (county/state) and $20,000 in Village of Garden City taxes. “If this is approved and built the applicant will seek an IDA (industrial development agency assistance) partial exemption in taxes, designed to reduce the impact of taxes on the developer for a number of years. With all the developments around these days, they mostly take an existing piece of property and renovate or build over it with an IDA. It does not deal with stagnant properties that nobody has built on. Any abatement in taxes starts at the time a development occurs. The initial $90,000 or if it reaches $110,000 at the time,

would be the baseline for taxes and the PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) or abatement would be above that. PILOTs are designed to absorb some of the construction costs. No matter it becomes the same $90,000 or $100,000 to the schools without adding many students to the district,” he said. He assured the CPOA with his conversation with the school district being backed by data from the widely-referenced Rutgers’ Study: “even less students are generated from this type of housing. The district is not telling residents it is inundated with students generated from this type of development. This project starting with $90,000 to $100,000 just in school taxes is putting in so much money to our school district than it is taking away by having students attend (the district’s per pupil costs). That is never going to change. A few students may move in here, and the taxes will go up -- it will always more than cover itself,” Walsh said. As reported in The Garden City News on November 10, 2017, a week after the Zoning Change Review Committee work session on the 555 Stewart Avenue proposal, the rental costs for the two bedroom units are expected to be $4,250 per month ($51,000 a year). Rates came up as John Wilton of Garden City Properties and the Garden City Chamber of Commerce Merchants’ group told Walsh at the work session, and again at the CPOA meeting in February, that this is the current market rate. The three bedroom units planned for 555 Stewart are expected to range in cost from $5,000 to $6,000 per month.

Board focuses on funding capital projects From page 40 areas. We think this would be a good safety move,” Ocker said at the March 8 Village Board meeting. Mayor Brian Daughney immediately said he is fine with the project but he wants to know what will not be a project since the funds will be spent on the padding. Ocker says the project does not mean skipping another need or deferring a project and a balance of $60,000 in the line item for Rec. Capital Project account. “This is a result of the overall capital project that was part of the Strategic Plan, which we deemed Recreational Facility Projects. It includes irrigation in the parks, work inside the Fieldhouse, removal of the track at St. Paul’s and some restroom work. In the Fieldhouse it originally included/contemplated removal of the exterior doors. That is on hold, we are in compliance but that’s a compliance issue and the Department of Public Works has been assisting us on it. We still have funding that can go towards that,” he explained. Trustee Mark Hyer asked what the plan is for the Fieldhouse doors. Ocker

said it is being looked into but the project has not been out for bid. “When we begin to replace doors it opens us up to a construction of the facility. Then we’d begin to look at the exterior of the building where we currently do not have sidewalks -- if we replaced the doors now that would be necessary to do. It is a compliance issue now and we honestly did not know that at the time we put it on the ledger for the Fieldhouse as one of the things we may do. That came up through development of the project,” he told the trustees. Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi said there was a cluster of capital projects that totaled $1.045 million. “The understanding was that if any items changed in value we would come back to the Board (for approval) and that happened with the track. Overall the cost has fallen well below $1.045 million which has allowed us to do other things,” Suozzi said last Thursday evening.

Streetscape Start

Later in the meeting, he spoke about an agenda item to move a total

of $700,000 from the village’s Surplus into its Capital Projects’ account and a resolution for adoption that would set up a strategic spending plan for the village. The Board adopted a resolution “to reimburse expenditures for project costs from proceeds of tax exempt obligations.” As stated on the meeting agenda, “this resolution will allow the Village to preserve its option to seek alternative funding options that would allow the reimbursement of funds expended on the Streetscape Project.” The first move of village funds appropriated $400,000 from Surplus into Capital Projects for a cash outlay, for “the amount previously approved by the Board for the Streetscape Project.” Simultaneously with that, $300,000 was re-allocated from Surplus to fund emergency repair costs for the sewer main collapse at Whitehall Boulevard over a month ago. Suozzi spoke about the need for funding the Streetscape projects ahead of the special February 15 Board work session and discussion on specific improvements. He says now the $400,000 will provide help to business districts of

New Hyde Park Road, Franklin Avenue and 7th Street. “This project was originally meant to be bonded -- agenda item No. 3 allows us to bond later and restore the funds to the village surplus, and that holds the option open. This move lets us get going now in the business districts and have a period of the next 60 days to start working immediately,” Suozzi said.

Fire Dept. Radio Room

For the fire department, on March 8 the Board approved an additional $15,000 to the Radio Room capital project, bringing the total to $200,000. First Asst. Chief Thomas Strysko said there was an unanticipated cost to address, to fund additional work required by Nassau County Police Department’s radio vendor. The allocation involved a transfer of funds ($15,000) from the village’s Contingent account into the “Capital Projects: Fire Department Radio Infrastructure” account. The vendor will install the village’s equipment on the county antennae tower and integrate it to Firecom’s radio console, See page 65

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Parent University has successful fourth year

The Parent University team getting ready before the event Parent University, held on February 1st at the GCHS was a productive evening of learning, skill development, and fun. The Parent University co-chairs Barbara McElroy, Ronda D’Antonio and Emily Ross continued with the event’s mission: to offer parents and community residents the opportunity to delve deeper into areas of interest, and learn about vital subjects and current trends so that they can better parent their children. “There is a natural resource in our community members – knowledge and expertise, and these workshops are a great way to share that with the larger community”, said Barbara McElroy. Parent University is made possible by the collaboration of the following groups: GC Community Coalition, GC Teachers’ Association, GC Friends of Music, GC Public Schools, Garden City PTA, GC SEPTA, GC Friends of STEM,

Addicted to Electronics workshop

and The Men’s Association. “What makes Parent University unique is that all these different community groups come together and produce this event. It’s a special team”, said Emily Ross. Recruiting speakers from our own GC District teachers and administrators, Adelphi University staff, and local experts, the group was able to put together a timely and comprehensive list of topics: • Rocks in the Backpack • Addicted to Electronics • Learn to Adopt a Growth Mindset • Inquiring Students Want to Know! • Engineering Paths for Our HS Students • LGBTQ+ and Everything under the Rainbow • Be an “Upstander” Not a “Bystander” • Mindful Parenting

• Soaring in STEAM: Fun experiments for children and parents • Music and Art • What’s Happening in Our Neighborhood: Vaping and other trends A new topic this year “Inquiring Students Want to Know!” was taught by GC Teachers Robyn Madden and Trish Roberts to share the latest research in how children best learn, and demonstrate how this new information is changing how they teach. Mike Stano, GCHS Project Lead The Way Master Teacher, taught the workshop on “Engineering Paths” in his classroom, which is outfitted with the latest technology. Teachers Steve Mayo and Shawn Uttendorfer educated attendees on the District Music and Art Programs and shared the many ways students can compete and excel in their subject. The workshop subjects obviously resonated with the parents as seen by

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the numbers who registered - 561 slots were filled for the 10 different workshops. One parent who attended the workshop on Vaping said it was an eye opening experience: “I needed to hear this, we all need to know this information, it’s important, there was so much I didn’t know”. Ronda D’Antonio said, “Education is powerful. And having better educated parents and caregivers will lead to raising and guiding more resilient and successful children”. Studies prove when communities, caregivers, and educators work together to create supportive and safe environments for children to grow and learn – they thrive. By supporting these groups you are making it possible for them to offer these vital programs to the community. For further information go to: gardencitypu. com

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LGBTQ+ workshop

Rocks in the Backpack workshop

Mr. Mayo teaching the Music workshop

Mindful Parenting workshop

LI Children’s Museum STEAM workshop

Mr. Stano teaching the Engineering workshop

Mrs. Madden teaching the Inquiry Based Learning workshop

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Garden City PTA News

GCHS athletes visited their Stratford counterparts with their shared reading of The Dot by Peter Reynolds. We look forward to working with our new Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Kusum Sinha. Welcome to our community from the Garden City PTA! Another memorable night at The Garden City Hotel for the Annual PTA Dinner! Thank you to all who donated, dined, and danced. Tag us in your Facebook photos “Garden City PTA” Community Event: GC PTA and GCHS Sponsored “Saving Lives from Addiction: The S.L.A.T.E. Project Prevention management needs to begin sooner and sooner, as our children are being presented to these dangerous elements at earlier ages. We need to start early and stress the importance that the role of exposure can play in overall drug and alcohol awareness and management. For these reasons, the S.L.A.T.E. Project brings real life experiences to audiences that may not have previously had the chance to hear how drug and alcohol abuse can strike any and all members of the community. These topics are about action and protecting our youth and their future. We must take steps in a progressive motion in order to have our children understand what drugs and alcohol can do to their lives, and the impact that these decisions will have on everything around them. For this, the S.L.A.T.E. Project serves as an initial step to educating the most important aspect of our communities…our children. (Source: The S.L.A.T.E. Project) • Thursday, 3/22 - GCPTA Speaker Steve Dodge from The S.L.A.T.E. Project at GCHS Auditorium at 7:00 pm

School Supplies Online Store Is Open

Is it too soon to think about next year’s supplies? Maybe… but you’ll regret not taking advantage of getting everything you need with “one click”! PTA School Supplies website open: http://www.bit.ly/PTASchoolSupplies Code: GAR054

School Budget Season is Here

Don’t think this matters to you? Think again! Decisions made in the upcoming weeks and presented to the voters on May 15th could have an impact on your child’s school day next year. We hope you followed our live tweets at all budget meetings. Take Action Today Tell our elected representative to make children and education a priority this budget season. Join your name to our GC message. http://bit.ly/TakeActionGC Connect with us on social media for real time budget updates. Look for ways you can help our public schools in the weeks ahead. Advocacy works! Didn’t attend the budget work sessions? The Superintendent’s budget presentations can be found on the district’s website or by visiting http:// bit.ly/GCPSBudgetInfo. You can also listen to audio recordings of all Board of Education meetings. Under the drop down menu Board of Education/Agenda & Meetings on the district’s website.

Upcoming PTA Meeting

Wednesday, 3/21 - Middle School PTA Meeting Guest Speaker - Laura Campbell, LI Crisis Center at 9:30AM

PTA at the BOE

The next six Board of Education sessions will discuss the topic of the 20182019 School Budget. Please attend these critical discussions. Tuesday, 3/20 - Board of Education Budget Work Session #4 – Instructional Components and School Safety UpdateI at GCHS Library at 8:15PM

Reflection Award Ceremonies

Wednesday, 3/21 - Elementary at Stewart School at 7:00 pm

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Hands up from the class in Stewart School, who were very responsive to the GCHS athletes… a glimpse into their future. Elementary Report Cards sent home

PARP Calendar

Tuesday, 3/20 - Primary Family PJs and Literacy Night from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Families must be registered for this event and space is limit. See email from your school. Friday, 3/23 - PARP Friday Dress Up Event: Favorite sports team - wear favorite team’s shirt or colors Don’t forget: Visit the GCPL each week to enter the raffle and take a selfie with their favorite life size storybook characters created by GCHS art students.

Attention Middle School Parents

Monday, 3/19 - Grade 6th into 7th Parent Meeting “Making the Accelerated Choice in Math & Science” at 7:00 pm Friday, 3/23 - Spring Sports Athletic Green Forms due to nurse Friday, 3/23 - GCMS ABC, GC Coalition, and GC PTA sponsor the very popular “Family Bingo Night” from 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Attention High School Parents

Tuesday and Wednesday, 3/20 and 3/21 - Spring Sports yearbook photos in the gym from 2:45 to 4:00 pm Friday, 3/23 - Late Deadline for GCHS 2018 Yearbook orders at www.yearbookforever.com by 11:59 PM

Let’s Connect @GardenCityPTA

Website: www.gardencitypta.org To Get Real Time Information - Turn on Notifications Facebook: Facebook.com/ GardenCityPTA Instagram: Instagram.com/ GardenCityPTA Twitter: Twitter.com/ GardenCityPTA

Join the conversation and invite your friends. National PTA Wellness Calendar March is Literacy Month - Garden City PTA’s Pick a Reading Partner (PARP) Olympics are underway at our K-5 Schools. Look for information throughout the month from your child’s school and @GardenCityPTA.

Who We Are

Since 1945, the Garden City Parent Teacher Association has been dedicated to serving children and families in our community. Today’s Garden City PTA is a network of parents, teachers, administrators and community members devoted to the educational, social and emotional success of children. Our commitment to creating a collaborative environment where families and the school community can work together has and will continue to foster positive change in our schools and within our community. Together we are a powerful voice for all our children, a relevant resource for our families and a strong advocate for public education. Through our annual membership drive and fundraising efforts we are able to provide cultural programs, speaker engagements, health and safety programs, monetary awards to high school seniors and so much more. Many of our events and programs have become long-standing traditions in our schools and for our students. Our grants have enhanced the educational experience for students in each of our seven schools. Our members can be found volunteering their time and talents in our schools and throughout our community. Thank you to all who support the Garden City PTA. Together we can achieve great things!

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Family Fun 2018 “GC Race for a Cure 5K/1 Mile Run-Walk” coming soon

A scene from last year’s “Race for a Cure” BY TRISH ROBERTS, TEACHER Garden City’s annual “GC Race for a Cure” will be here before you know it! Please join us on April 21st as we celebrate this exciting yearly, fundraising, fitness and fun, racing event. Families, sports teams, adults, and children of all ages are encouraged to run or walk during this fitness event for guaranteed a fun! In addition to an awards ceremony, participants can enjoy food, face painting, and raffle prizes. They can

even purchase GC Race for a Cure memorabilia such as cookbooks, magnets and phone case holders. The Garden City Teachers’ Association (GCTA); the GC for a Cure committee director and teacher, Kerry Calvert; and the GCTA Race Committee are busy preparing for this year’s race. It will be held on Saturday, April 21st at 8:45AM (1 mile) and 9:15AM (5K) at Garden City High School - rain or shine! The committees have high goals again this year and hope to raise even

more funds than the record-breaking $30,000 raised last year. The money will go to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and the Michele White Scholarship Fund. In addition, money organizers will also donate proceeds to the Ronald McDonald House and the Kids Need More organizations. Enthusiastic committee members and sponsors are guaranteeing another spectacular event. The focus of this family fun event

is to raise funds for cancer awareness. This goal continues to motivate and inspire teachers, administrators, students, parents, community members and local merchants to make this event a huge success. Please consider volunteering or donating a raffle basket and help us make a difference. Participants can register at www.gcforacure.com or contact Kerry Calvert at gcforacure@gmail.com for more information. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Former resident publishes book: The Centrist Path Ahead BY GARY SIMEONE Changing the state of our political landscape has been something that former Garden City resident Perry Waag, has thought about for a long time. Ever since graduating Hofstra University in 1997 with a degree in political science, economic and international affairs, he wanted to put his thoughts down on paper. Now the 41 year old, who currently lives in Jacksonville, Florida, has written his first book, entitled The Centrist Path Ahead, which focuses on the state of politics in our country. “It’s really my view on economic issues like paying down our national debt, this countries spending priorities, and keeping the budget balanced,” said Waag. “Writing it was like a labor of love for me, being able to get my thoughts and ideas out there.”

He said his idea to write the book came to fruition after reading an article on Yahoo about a group called the Centrist Project. “They’re a grassroots organization, started by a leading American economist, Charlie Wheelan, who encourages independent candidates to run for political office,” said Waag. “A lot of what I read about them made sense to me.” He ended up joining the group, which now call themselves ‘Unite America’ and is now the chapter leader in the NE Florida/Jacksonville region. Nationally ‘UA’ has over 30 chapters and 30,000 supporters. His book, The Centrist Path Ahead, has several different sections focusing on things like structural changes to our electoral system, how we go about electing political officials in this country, and domes-

tic spending in different departments of our Federal government. “I also take a look into some looming social issues like abortion, crime, and gun control, which is a big topic at the moment.” Waag is married with a ten year old daughter and said that he wants to be able to answer some questions she may have about the state our country when she gets older. “I’m just an average dad and I want to be able to have a clear conscience when she asks me certain questions regarding things like the election of our current president and some of the social issues we’re dealing with in our country.” The Centrist Path Ahead is available on Amazon as an eBook and is available in paperback form.

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GCAA Challenger Basketball League ends the season on top BY JANE NOBILE

On Saturday March 10th the Garden City Athletic Association Challenger Basketball League had its final practice and game for the 2018 season. The players gave it their all. There were some memorable 3 point baskets made by Kevin and Ethan while Ryan and Alex were quick to get the rebounds during Session 2. Session 1 dazzled the audience with their quick moves on the court and their high scoring. Some of the memorable players were Brian, Max, Jack and Samantha while Michael and Chris lead the team in getting rebounds. A special applause went out to Josh. This is his last season playing basketball in the GC Challenger League because this coming September, Josh will be attending college! Way to go Josh, the team will miss you and wish you all the best in college. The Garden City Challenger League will be starting its Baseball and Lacrosse in the Spring. If you want to play or volunteer, contact Coach Brian Collins for more details at briancollinspe@aol. com.

Session 2 GC Challenger Basketball team 2018

Session 1 Challenger Basketball team 2018

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Focusing on the basket paid off for this star player!

Amelia scores!

Coach Mike with Jaidan and Aidan.

Samantha scored on the free throw while Coach Mike cheered her on!

Jack celebrates because he made the basket that tied the score.

Ryan was on fire during Session 2 game!

John makes the point!

Jake hustled up and down the court and scored almost every time.

Coach Oscar leads players in a cheer during Session 1.

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GCHS 12th Grade Class Party & Parent Skit Night

The Class of 2018 and their parents took it to the highway last Friday night at the 12th Grade Class Party and Parent Skit Night at Garden City High School. Close to 200 seniors attended as well as parent participants in this long standing and legendary event with this year’s theme of Life is a Highway! Skit Night Chairpersons Yvonne Varano, Dorie Mehling, and Tara Walsh worked tirelessly to make this a night to remember. Their efforts resulted in an amazing, super fun event that all of us will cherish. The Decorating Committee headed up by Kelly Overbeck and Jen Kavan along with the many parent volunteers, transformed the cafeteria into a fantastic, colorful, fun setting for the senior party and skits. Jamie Nallan and Sandra Wu did an outstanding job collecting photos to create the beautiful photo collage displayed in the cafeteria and the K-5 class photo collections. Tara Walsh deserves a shout out as well for putting together the photo montage slideshow of the Class of 2018 that included one great picture after another. Students and parents enjoyed a catered dinner and delicious desserts. A big thank you to Maria Franco for undertaking organizing the food for Skit Night 2018. As the show began, it was clear that the parents of the Class of 2018 had

some extraordinary talent and no lack of confidence! The Garden City Spirit collection of skits, organized by Kristine Kaval, led off the night with the GC Trojan mascot making a special appearance followed by parents representing this year’s Homecoming King and Queen! Next up, the GCHS sports teams took to the stage along with the band, cheerleading, kickline, the theater, and the Latin Club. The large student crowd cheered and roared with laughter watching their parents take turns at cheering, dancing, acting, football, field hockey, soccer, track, swimming, riflery, volleyball, basketball, baseball, and lacrosse. Following the sports and club skits, the DJ called out the winners of the fantastic raffles chosen by Dina Muldoon and generously donated by GCHS senior parents. The Class of 2018 gave away some awesome items! Prom Tickets, Apple I Home, Apple airpods, gift cards to Lulu Lemon, Nordstrom, Sephora, Dicks, Foot Locker, and gift cards to some local eateries just to name a few! Jeannine Votruba headed the Girls Night Out/Boys Night Out Skit with a large group of moms and dads. While everyone did a fantastic job, the dads really had fun imitating their daughters taking selfies and putting on make-up and dancing up a storm as they got ready. The crowd of kids went wild at

The Kickline parents the sight of these antics! Parents then danced to a montage of songs that have been popular throughout the students’ school years. Tricia Kelly’s vision for entertaining the students down their musical highway of life was realized through this humorous and fast-moving group of dances performed by parents. Up next was the Parent/Daughter and Parent/Son Dance which is always an evening highlight. As mom or dad first danced with their cardboard sons and daughters dressed as their children, the evening turned nostalgic as the GCHS seniors stood up and danced with their parents. Quite a few of us found our eyes watering and a few tears were shed remembering our kids, almost all grown up now. Extra thanks go to Stephanie Granville for ordering, organizing and disturbing the supplies for our cardboard sons and daughters. Look Back K-12, led by Christine Wuchte, featured parents dressed in retirement garb, sporting gray wigs and walking with canes. The group showed the kids how they’ll still be young at heart in fifty years as they worked up the energy to dance. Rumor has it that this skit was one of the fan favorites. The Graduation March organized by Beverly Hegarty closed out the night with the parents of the Class of 2018 dressed in caps and gowns parading through the cafeteria carrying their

The Band parents

The Football parents

The Field Hockey parents

posters decorated in honor of their child. The Class of 2018 has certainly done it all, and we all hope that they remain friends and see each other again after graduation. Many thanks to all the parent volunteers and participants who worked so hard to make Skit Night 2018 a fun and memorable evening. The organizational skills of Julie Germano behind the scenes in handling all the ticket sales and paperwork made everything run smoothly at the door the night of the event. Extra thanks, too, go to Principal Nanine McLaughlin, Assistant Principals Dave Perrotta and Kevin Steingruebner, our Garden City High School teachers and the High School PTA Director Ronda D’Antonio for all their help in making this event the special evening it was. The GCHS Custodial staff also deserve recognition for putting the gym and auditorium back in order in record time! And who can forget all the positive publicity from our publicity chair Sue Hegarty! The support of all involved, from beginning to end, was incredible. Super special thanks go out to Yvonne, Dorie, and Tara who deserve a round of applause for making sure all skits went off as scheduled and running a most successful and fabulous evening for all. Memories of this night will last a lifetime for The Class of 2018 and their parents.

March 16, 2018

Skiing Gore Mountain: New York’s Adirondacks at its Best BY DAVID LEIBERMAN AND LAINI MIRANDA

Riding the chairlift at Gore Mountain. The jagged peaks and wilderness of the Adirondacks give you a Rocky Mountain feeling © Laini Miranda/goingplacesfarandnear.com

We arrive at Gore Mountain, in New York’s wild and open Adirondack Mountains, park in lot E and immediately find a shuttle driver to take us to the base lodge. Three kind gentleman staffers open the door for us and greet us as we walk in. We get our ski rentals quickly and are out the door, taking the gondola to the summit. The first thing we notice at Gore is the ease of the experience. While maintaining a deceptively small, family-friendly feel, every amenity is considered and every step of getting you out of the parking lot, through the rental shop, and up to the mountain is as smooth as can be. On this particular Saturday when they had several inches of new powder, whenever we veered away from the gondola, it felt quiet and we experienced the sweeping panoramas of the Adirondacks without much of a crowd. At some points, the open vistas of the Adirondack Preserve let you imagine yourself skiing the Rockies. Though Gore skiing consists of nine faces across four mountains, you can easily move between the areas, and it’s simple to get back to the base lodge and food-court or the mid-mountain Saddle Lodge to grab a bite or warm up. There are a lot of options for all types of skiers (10% of trails are classed as easier, or green; 50% are intermediate, or blue; and 40% are most difficult, or black trails). They also feature abundant glade skiing when

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Skiing Gore Mountain: New York’s Adirondacks at its Best

Continued from page D1 there’s sufficient snow –– more than we’ve seen at most of the East Coast resorts. It is surprising to realize that Gore is the biggest ski destination in New York State (and New York has more ski areas than any other in the nation!), with the most skiable acres (446 acres), 107 trails, 27 glades (Gore was one of the first eastern ski areas to develop gladed terrain), six freestyle areas. Six of its trails are longer than 1 1/2 miles, with the longest run 4.4 miles. In all, Gore offers 42 miles of skiing, even night skiing! With 2537 vertical feet, Gore also offers the 6th greatest vertical in the East - a greater vertical drop in fact than such famous mountains as Stowe (2360), Sunday River (2340), Okemo (2200), Jay Peak (2153), Mount Tremblant (2116), Loon, (2100), MontSainte-Anne (2050), Mad River Glen (2037), Stratton Mountain (2003) and Mount Snow (1700). Each of Gore’s four mountains have their own character: Gore Mountain is the biggest and highest, at 3600 ft., Bear Mountain rises to 3200 ft., Burnt Ridge Mountain rises to 2735 ft. and Little Gore Mountain goes up to 1900 ft. Among them is an astonishing array of terrain, not to mention views and the fact that if conditions are not the best in one area, or are too crowded (not likely because of the way skiers

Try the pulled pork at the outdoor grill. Also, the new mid-mountain Saddle Lodge with smoked chicken tacos and a breathtaking view. © Laini Miranda/ goingplacesfarandnear.com are dispersed), you can simply move to another. It is more useful, though, to divide Gore into its different areas: the Straight Brook Area on Gore Mountain is where you will find a variety of challenging terrain and glades; it is also where you will find the two runs, Rumors and Lies, rumored to be the steepest train in the East (unconfirmed). There are also a couple of intermediate trails - like Cloud - which connects to other blues and greens to ski the whole way down. In

Skiing at Gore Mountain © Laini Miranda/goingplacesfarandnear.com

all, this area has 10 trails, 4 glades and 54 acres accessed by a quad lift. “The Dark Side” of Gore known as the High Peaks Area is “Classic Adirondack” skiing and very popular with experts. There are 12 trails and 2 glades on 30 acres, accessed by a double chair. Bear Mountain offers the Northwoods Area, accessed by the Northwoods Gondola and Gore’s newest lift, a high-speed detachable quad. You can take a green trail Sunway, 2.2 miles down to the base; a blue trail, Twister, is long, wide and forgiving, and beautiful, lined with trees and with lovely views of the Adirondacks. This area offers

29 trails, 3 glades, gondola, detachable quad, double and four surface lifts on 154 acres. (The gondola is marvelous, and they cleverly post these interesting historical notes in each car.) The North Side is off the beaten path, and offers an array of easy-going cruisers and gorgeous views of High Peaks. It’s considered the best bet for families (9 trails, 2 glades on 37 acres serviced by a quad). Burnt Ridge area is one of Gore’s four peaks of development, which is noted for its geology and great views of North Creek and the Hudson River - six trails, four glades on 70 acres, serviced by “one of the most luxurious rides” on the mountain, a high-speed quad. North Creek Ski Bowl is where they offer night skiing as well as tubing (8 trails, 5 glades, on 47 acres, serviced by two triples. This area has its own base lodge and parking lot, plus half pipe and terrain park. That means you can drive up in the day, arrive in the late afternoon, and purchase a night-skiing ticket; or if you purchase a multi-day ticket, you purchase an add-on for night skiing (3-9 pm). Night skiing is offered Friday, Saturday and Sundays, and daily during holidays, until 9 pm. Now for the runs. Our two favorites were on opposite sides of the mountain: Chatiemac at Gore Mountain and Sagamore at Burnt Ridge Mountain. We were intrigued by Rumors and Lies on Gore, which are two of their most famous runs, but neither was open due to the lack of snow. The rest of the top See page D5

David gets set to take a run at Gore Mountain © Laini Miranda/goingplacesfarandnear. com

As I See It: On Baseball Strategies BY LOU THEODORE This one is for the baseball fans in the Litmore reading audience. Most of you already know that I consider myself an authority on basketball coaching. After all, I did publish a book titled Basketball Coaching 101(Amazon) - and that, by definition, makes me a basketball expert. Well, I have some news for you: I’m also an authority on baseball . . . and Modesty is not my middle name. I became a baseball fan around 10 years of age. Not just a fan. A Yankee fan! I lived and died with them. Charlie (King Kong) Keller, Joe Page, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, etc., were my heroes. I remember paying 60¢ for bleacher seats and sitting on hard wooden benches for a doubleheader in torrid heat… and loving it. I then became a Yankee hater and a Mets fan, and have remained a Met fan since the team’s inception. And during this time, I have watched thousands of games on TV (rarely going to Shea or Citi Field). The net result? You guessed it. I am now a baseball authority and qualified to provide meaningful instructional analysis on the game. But what does meaningful instructional analysis mean? Simply that I can provide those involved with baseball at any level - manager, coach, player, front office personnel, etc., - with suggestions on how to enhance and improve a team’s ability to win games on the field. That being said, here are tidbits drawn from my baseball file on 10 different categories: infielders, outfielders, catchers, pitchers, batters, base runners, coaches, managers, general managers, and (of course) owners.

Infielders

Each of the four infielders, but shortstops in particular, should be aware of the speed of the both the batter and runners on base. The infielders should play deeper, particularly the second baseman, if the batter is a slow runner; I would even advise playing on the outfield grass. The shortstop and second baseman should also be aware of a batters tendency to pull curveballs or fastballs and adjust their position on the pitch. The two should also communicate on who will cover second in steal situations.

Outfielders

Much of the above for infielders also applies to outfielders. Outfielders presently play too deep, particularly the left and right fielders. The outfielder should think and be aware of all the possible scenarios that may arise if the ball is

hit to the outfield, particularly with men on base. The scenarios would vary depending on the number of outs, the score, and the inning.

Catchers

Catchers should know the strengths and weaknesses of the pitchers and all the opposing batters he will face. Knowing the disposition of the umpire calling balls and strikes would also help; e.g., does it help complaining on balls and strikes, etc.? Knowing the speed of runners on base is an absolute must. Many catchers today provide encouragement to the pitcher. I think there can be more of this. There should be more face-to-face discussions, e.g., put the ball over the plate and definitely don’t walk a batter. I believe the catcher should be the field general and run the defense. He should also be aware of all the points raised earlier for infielders and outfielders, as well as pitchers. Finally, a high I.Q. catcher is a definite plus. He should dish out instructions to outfielders, infielders, and the pitcher on what to do if . . . e.g., a double s

Pitchers

It goes without saying that pitchers must have an idea of each hitter’s prowess. Some can’t hit curveballs. Some can’t hit fastballs. Some like it inside, and others don’t. Some of their preferences change with pitch count. Runners on base have to be carefully monitored. He should be aware of the likelihood of a steal. He should also know beforehand what to do on a bunt or a comebacker with a man (or men) on base. His own pitching limitations is a concern; it’s no secret that starting pitchers weaken in the latter innings. Although much of what will follow applies to starting pitchers, it also applies to relief pitchers. Since the mound is approximately one foot above ground level, a 100 pitch outing (plus bullpen, warmups, etc.) results in a pitcher effectively walking up a 20 story building; this may explain, in part, why pitchers do not perform as well later in a game. Older pitchers should seriously consider minimizing movements off the mound and, for goodness sake, try not to walk batters – put the ball over the plate and take your chances. I would replace any pitcher who walks a batter late in the game if ahead by more than one run. Finally, pitchers should try to avoid 3-2 counts with runners on base and 2 out.

Batters

Batters need to be aware of the strengths and weaknesses of both the starting pitcher and relief pitchers.

How often does he throw fastballs? Does he prefer pitching inside or outside? Does he hold runners on base? Does he tire in later innings? Does he throw strikes on the first pitch? Does he change his pitching approach when behind the count? These questions need to be considered. But the batter also needs to realize that a walk is just about as good as a single. Batters need to consider changing their batting philosophy when behind in the count. More importantly, a batter should NOT be swinging for the fences in the last inning when trailing by more than one run with nobody on base; the objective should be to get on base, and the easiest way to accomplish this is via a walk. Keep in mind that home run swings significantly reduce one’s ability to check a swing on a pitch that is outside the strike zone…thus reducing the probability of a walk. Finally, batters (as well as base runners) should HUSTLE at all times; hell, you are exerting yourself less than ten minutes per game.

Base Runners

The coaches usually remind the runners of the scenario at hand but the runner must also be alert. On a single to left field, he should run top speed and ALWAYS consider going to second base since he is in a direct line with the left fielder’s throw to second base. Any throw to the left or right of second base should serve as a green light to consider going to second base. While on base, he should ALWAYS be prepared and consider taking an extra base if the catcher doesn’t field the pitch cleanly. He also should practice sliding techniques whenever possible.

Coaches

Coaches play the least significant role of the major players. Nonetheless, they should provide encouragement and support while on offense. Most importantly, they should know the limitations of the players on base and the strengths/weaknesses of the outfielders (but to a lesser extent of infielders).

Managers

For the most part, managers are overrated. And, most overmanage. Some are liabilities. Some are major liabilities, e.g., Terry Collins (in particular) of the Mets and Joe Girardi of the Yanks. The manager’s main job is to instill the basics to the entire team. Practice makes perfect and relays, double plays, bunting, and hitting to the opposite field should be practiced regularly. I would require each batter to hit to the opposite field when confront-

ed with a defensive shift to one side. Players also MUST understand that a walk is just about as good as a single… and sometimes a double. I would have every batter prior to every game draw a red or black marble out of a hat. Those who draw a black marble would be required to take the first pitch, or when the count is 2-0, 3-1, or 3-0. Red marble selectors can do as they wish. However everyone must take on a 3-1 count with the bases loaded and two outs. Some of the above can be altered during late innings. The manager also needs to realize that when a relief pitcher comes in and gets a batter out that he has not thrown two pitches but probably fifty pitches when bullpen and warmup throws are counted. Since these additional pitches can take their toll, managers need to give consideration to their sometime reckless indiscriminant use of relief pitchers. Finally, he should require (with NO exceptions) every batter RUN out every ground ball or fly ball. One added point: He should not select cronies for coaches and I would allow my bench coaches to occasionally serve as manager for certain games.

General Manager

Most general managers (GMs) are not too bright and not capable of making intelligent baseball decisions. Most of the GMs are just like many of the players and coaches. There are a handful (not many) who know what’s going on. Few of the players have college degrees, unlike some football players. Joe Girardi is a graduate of Northwestern (in my opinion, the most prestigious university in our country) and he has repeatedly demonstrated an inability to make sound, rational baseball decisions. In any event, the GM needs to know both the capabilities of his players and those that are on the market. It’s a given that the GM should work closely with the manager; his cronies must not come into play in any of his decisions and actions.

Owners

They are in the baseball business for either or both of the following reasons: ego and/or to make money. He should understand the meaning of risk. He should also understand the meaning of optimization. He should also understand how risk and optimization affect each other. Bottom line: he has to make intelligent decisions from a risk and/or optimization prospective when it comes time to hiring, firing and managing his business; as with both managers and GMs, he should not hire cronies.

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Observant Reader Notices Fluke in COLA Payments BY TOM MARGENAU

Q: The recent cost-of-living adjustment to our Social Security checks got me wondering about something. As you’ve always pointed out in your column, the checks come one month behind. So, for example, the check we got in January is actually the payment for December. But the 2018 COLA increase showed up in that January check. So did we get the 2018 increase for one month of 2017? In other words, did we get the first 2018 increase one month early in our December 2017 benefit payment? And if so, why? A: Bingo! You got it right. And surprise, surprise: Politics is the reason for what happens with the COLA payment. The annual cost-of-living adjustment used to be paid properly. In other words, Social Security beneficiaries got their first increase for the year in the February check -- which was the payment for January. But about 30 or so years ago, seniors got up in arms because they (incorrectly) assumed Congress was delaying their COLA increase by a month. Someone should have splashed some cold water in their faces and explained to them that they were properly getting their first annual cost-of-living increase in the January check -- paid to them in February. Well, that’s not how politics works. Members of Congress, then and now, sure hate to upset senior citizens (i.e., the most reliable cohort of voters). And they couldn’t act quickly enough to appease them. So they changed the law to say that Social Security beneficiaries would get their annual cost-of-living adjustment one month early. Ever since then, senior citizens have gotten a once a year gift from Congress. And that is why the 2018 COLA is actually figured into the December 2017 benefit -- payable in January. Q: I am 64 and started getting my own Social Security about three months ago. I just learned my ex-wife, who owned her own realty company and made big bucks, has recently signed up for her Social Security. I have never remarried. Can I now suspend my Social Security and then apply for husband’s benefits on her record and save mine until 70? A: No, you can’t do that. If you had waited until age 66 before applying for any Social Security benefits, then you could have applied for spousal benefits and, at the time, saved your own retirement benefits until age 70. This is the “file and restrict” maximizing strategy that is all the rage among baby boomers. (For other readers, you can only use that strategy if you turn 66 before January 2020.) But you may not have totally missed the boat. Anyone who files for Social

Security retirement benefits has up to 12 months to change his or her mind. So you still have a chance to jump on that maximizing ship if you want. What you would have to do is withdraw your current claim, repay all benefits received, and then reapply for spousal benefits at age 66. Beginning at that point, you would get 50 percent of your ex-wife’s Social Security rate. Then at age 70, you would reapply for your own retirement benefits and get a 32 percent delayed retirement credit added to your monthly benefits. But before doing all of that, I suggest you sit down with a calculator and run the numbers and decide if it is really worth it. Q: I turned 66 in January. When I filed for benefits online, I said I wanted my benefits to begin in February, knowing the January check comes in February. After reading one of your recent columns, I now realize I made a huge mistake. I should have said I want my benefits to begin in January (the month I turned 66), with my first check to come in February. So now I will be missing out on one Social Security check. I am losing sleep over this. What can I do? A: I think you are worrying way too much about this. There is really nothing special about starting your benefits exactly at age 66. If they start the following month, it is no big deal. In fact, there is a small advantage to starting your benefits one month later. You will get a two-thirds of 1 percent “delayed retirement credit” added to your ongoing monthly benefits. So if I were you, I wouldn’t try to change anything. But if this is really bothering you, your only recourse would be to withdraw the claim you already filed and then file a whole new claim stating you want your benefits to begin in January. Q: I am thinking of taking my Social Security benefits when I turn 65 this July. I understand I will get reduced benefits. I am married to a younger man. He is only 58 and makes substantially more money that I do. But sadly, he has cancer and has been told he has 12 to 24 months to live. If he were to die, would I be messing up my potential widow’s benefits by taking my own benefits early? A: Not really. Essentially, your widow’s benefit will be based on one thing only: your age when you start getting those benefits. If you are 66 or older when he dies, you will get your own benefit supplemented up to 100 percent of his full retirement rate. If he dies before you reach age 66, you will have a choice. You can either switch to a reduced widow’s benefit right away. (The reduction would be about one half

of 1 percent for each month you are under age 66.) Or you could continue to collect your reduced retirement check until age 66, when you could switch to a 100 percent widow’s benefit. Q: If I delay my widow’s benefits until age 70, do I get the same 32 percent bonus added to my check as a retiree does who waits that long to file?

A: No. That delayed retirement credit only applies to retirees. So there would be no advantage to delaying starting your widow’s benefits beyond age 66. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2018 CREATORS.COM

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mountain was fun to explore. The caveat about this area is they don’t feature high speed lifts. On the other hand, the double High Peaks Chair lift is one of the last of its kind on the East Coast and makes for a sweet slow-paced ride between the glades. To get to the top of the mountain you have two options, right or left: from the top of North Woods Gondola you can go right to take the windy green Ruby Run to blue Upper Wood Inn, to the High Peaks Chair. Pick up speed towards the bottom as you’ll have to skate for a decent chunk at the end of that ride, and will end up at the quaint double chair lift. Or there’s a pretty fast and enjoyable black called Uncas that will spit you out at the Straight Brook Quad, which will take you straight up to the top at quicker speeds. Our other favorite was Sagamore, a long delightful black that we had virtually to ourselves. On this March day with not a ton of snow, that trail was still a pleasure top to bottom. In general, Gore has excellent trivia interesting and signage throughout the property. Each of the gondola cabins has its own set of fun facts, including one about Gore’s award winning environmental initiatives (all the finalists behind Gore were Colorado or west coast mountains). The timeline above the stalls in the food court is another sweet touch. We got to experience the major renovations Gore made this season at three lodges. At the base area there are two large additions which (as we found) streamline the rental process and facilitate getting back on the mountain. Another addition that any hungry skier will appreciate is their brand new smoker and the amazing pulled pork sandwiches it produces in the outdoor Open Pit Grille by the Base Lodge Food Court. The new mid-mountain Saddle Lodge is another welcome addition featuring smoked chicken tacos and a breathtaking view. Last season, Gore introduced Nordic skiing, turning its old tubing park into a cross-country ski area –– which has snowmaking on 3.7 km of its 5 km trails. The new area was so successful last year (even opening by Thanksgiving) that Gore hosted the New York State Nordic Championships. The Ski Bowl where the Nordic area also has a half pipe, border skier cross, and twilight skiing (until 8 pm). On one gondola ride, we learned from a nice woman with her daughter that 3rd and 4th graders ski for free at many mountains in New York State (I Ski NY Free Passport); also, kids under 19 ski free with an adult. The demo skis we rented were excellent: my Rossignol skis felt like they almost turned by themselves they

were so smooth. Gore started off as a destination ski area - after all, it wasn’t that easy to reach. But over time, especially as the New York Thruway and Northway made it so easy to reach from Albany, Saratoga Springs and Glen Falls and even Montreal, Gore became more of a day trip. However, if you have more than the one day, the Adirondack region has so much to offer. The landscape is breathtaking, and significantly, relatively undeveloped. You also have some marvelous resorts and lodging - the grand, historic Sagamore Resort on Lake George is 45 minutes away (they offer a shuttle bus), and in North Creek, the Copperfield Inn is as intimate as an inn (only 31 rooms), but with all the services of a luxury hotel (Copperfield Inn, 307 Main Street, North Creek, NY 12853, 518-251-9808, www. copperfieldinn.com). North Creek is a charming village with several delightful bistros and shops, and the village offers a free shuttle bus to the mountain, less than 10 minutes away, every 20-30 minutes throughout the day, in season. This visit was an easy day trip for us, but after realizing what a special destination Gore is, we will definitely be coming back for a longer stay. Gore Mountain, 793 Peaceful Valley Road, North Creek, NY 12853, Snow Phone: 518-251-5026, info 518-251-2411, goremountain.com. _____________________________ © 2018 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear.com, www.huffingtonpost.com/author/karenrubin & travelwritersmagazine.com/ TravelFeaturesSyndicate/. Blogging at goingplacesnearandfar. wordpress.com & moralcompasstravel. info. Send comments or questions to FamTravLtr@aol.com. Tweet @ TravelFeatures. ‘Like’ us at facebook. com/NewsPhotoFeatures

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Windham Mountain Resort Sponsors Paralympics Team Member Staci Mannella in Peoyong Chang WINDHAM MOUNTAIN RESORT, NY - Windham Mountain Resort, renowned for its adaptive skiing program, is honored to have sponsored U.S. Paralympics Alpine National Team member, Staci Mannella, s she made her way to the 2018 Peoyong Chang Paralympic Games. Staci first discovered skiing with the Adaptive Sports Foundation at Windham Mountain when she was just four years old. Legally blind due to achromatopsia, a genetic eye condition she was born with, she started skiing because it was an activity that her family could all do together. She quickly progressed from skiing with a bamboo pole between two sighted skiers, to out skiing her instructors, to competing in her first national championship at just eleven years old. A limitless dreamer, Staci’s career thus far has included four national championship titles, a world cup gold medal, and representing the United States in the 2014 Sochi Paralympic Games. Staci and her current guide, Sadie Debaun, have been skiing together since December of 2015. They’ve secured four world cup gold medals, three world cup silver medals, and a bronze medal at the 2017 World Championships. The two have high hopes for Peoyong Chang. Windham’s support of Staci is a testament to the Resort’s long-standing relationship with the Adaptive Sports Foundation. The non-profit organization provides life changing experiences for individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities and chronic illnesses through outdoor physical activity, education, support and community. The slope side Adaptive Sports Center at Windham Mountain provides athletes like Staci with a fully equipped, easily accessible, cozy place to enjoy a day on the mountain with their families. Staci Mannella is a Randolph, New Jersey native, and at twenty years old, a

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Windham to Install High Speed Six Passenger Lift & Implement RFID Ticketing

A brand new, high speed, detachable six passenger chairlift will be installed at Windham Mountain Resort this summer. The new Doppelmayr lift will run from the base area to the summit, replacing the current Whistler Triple, better known as “F Lift”. It will have a slope length of 5,105 feet, and an uphill capacity of 3,000 people per hour. The ride from base to summit on the new lift will be just under five and a half minutes. Removal of “F Lift” will begin in April and installation of the new lift in May. Whirlwind Express (A Lift), the high speed, detachable quad that runs alongside “F Lift”, will remain in place and will run this summer, servicing the Windham Mountain Bike Park and skyrides. The Bike Park opens for the season Memorial Day Weekend and will be unaffected by the construction. The new lift will be accompanied by state of the art lift access, with the addition of RFID ticketing and gates for the 2018/2019 season. The “Axess” radio-frequency identification technology will eliminate the need for guests to present their lift ticket or season pass to a lift attendant prior to loading all base area lifts. RFID Cards can be reloaded via a home computer

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BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE, GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM “Nature has been inspiring artists for centuries, and its beauty has been captured in paintings, sculptures, photographs and a variety of other medium. But some artists take the relationship between art and the environment a step further, creating works from nature itself or producing artworks that make bold statements about the natural world and the imprint mankind has left on it.” This is what curator Jude Amsel was looking for when she put together the exhibition, COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS, on view at the Gold Coast Arts Center Gallery in Great Neck, Long Island through April 1. The seven artists whose works are represented “are commenting on man’s relationship with our planet. These artists have the power to make environmentalism a priority and bring green initiatives to the forefront of cultural conversations,” she stated. “With all the gloom and doom, we can feel sad with what’s happening in the world. But these artists bring an awareness,” a literal consciousness of our role and responsibility, Amsel said at the Artists’ Reception, March 4. The viewer is left with a sense of optimism that man’s better impulses will rise to the fore. Yoon Cho’s work – multi-media performance art which combines video superimposed with digitized drawings – is the starkest commentary on this theme: her project was inspired by a difficult pregnancy after 10 years of marriage and the birth of her son, she and her husband traveled to barren landscapes to comment on extinction and procreation, the images of life forcing its way through. Beth Williams Garrett created feminized Buddha head sculptures out of plastic bags. Linda Cunningham turned the blighted industrial waterfront of the South Bronx into striking images on torn, furled canvas. Nancy Gesimondo found solace in creating assemblages of natural materials, where mussel shells appear

“Collective Conscious” Curator Jude Amsel, Gold Coast Arts Center Director Regina Gil, NYS Assemblyman Tony D’Urso with artists Beth Williams Garrett, Nancy Gesimondo, Yoon Cho, Charles Cohen, Lauren Skelly Bailey and Linda Cunningham © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com as butterflies, a metaphorical prayer flying to heaven; water chestnut seedpods are like flying bats, and peacock feathers are like tall grass. Lauren Skelly Bailey re-creates the natural world of coral reefs in meticulous glazed ceramics, mimicking the surprise you have when you touch coral, which seem to be fluid and flowing to discover they are rock hard. Charles Cohen uses realistic photography to get reduce household products to the shape and color of their plastic containers to force a different perspective. Luba Lukova, whose graphic artistry can be seen in the New York Times, brings her timely commentary to an image of a green plant shielded by a hand as bombs fall, in her silkscreen, “Peace and Planet” (2015). What is so interesting is to see such variety of media and approaches that come together to the essential message of human impact on the natural world: a collective consciousness of our responsibility. The Gold Coast Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the arts through education, exhibition, performance and outreach. It offers

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

LOOKING TO BUY! Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-3861104 or 917-775-3048 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

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DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256

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K9 Monk, LLC Full Service Pet Care Professional Dog Grooming Boarding, Training, Healing Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Meridian Tapping Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) Angelic Healing Acutonics Tuning Forks Sound Therapy Aromatherapy GC Resident 516-382-5553 thek9monk@gmail.com www.k9monk.com LOVING DOG WALKER Available 7 days a week, all times! Former Garden City resident, I am reliable & attentive. References & referrals available. Call David 516-996-6329

AUTOMOTIVE AUTO SERVICES

ALL RUNNING or REPAIRABLE CARS CASH ON THE SPOT TOP DOLLAR PAID

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516-965-9100 CAR DETAILING done at your home, includes cleaning of interior, vacuuming. Very reasonable. Please call 516-373-5928

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

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

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RENTALS New to Market Three Rooms. 1 Bed. EIK, Elevator $2,300 Luxury 3.5 Rooms, New EIK and Bath, Wood Floors April 15 $2,800 Five rooms. 2 Bed, 2 Baths, FDR, Wood Floors, Parking. Immediate $3,000 Garden City Properties (516)746-1563 / (516)313-8504

HOMES FOR RENT FRANKLIN SQUARE ON CYPRESS DRIVE; 3 BEDROOMS; LIVING ROOM; KITCHEN; DINING ROOM; DEN; FINISHED BASEMENT; GARAGE; USE OF YARD; LAUNDRY. LISA DP REAL ESTATE INC TEXT: 516-319-3647 FRANKLIN SQUARE RENTALS 3 Bedroom House with Basement (Near Willow Rd), $3,200. 3 Bedroom First Floor with Washer & Dryer (Near Lincoln Rd) $2,450 Credit Check Required LISA DP REAL ESTATE INC TEXT: 516-319-3647

GARAGE/PARKING SPACE FOR RENT PORT WASHINGTON: Commuter parking spot available near train station. Call or text (preferable) for details. 732-9866700

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SOUTHAMPTON SHORES Rental $20k WEEK OF US OPEN (JUNE 11-18) OR $25k for 2 weeks. Only a 10 minute drive to Shinnecock Hills or Town of Southampton. 4 BR, 2 BA, Lg Entertaining Room, Built in Pool, Lg Deck. Use of Community Beach and Tennis Courts. Private Home. Call Owner: Jerry 516-3535804

OFFICE SPACE GARDEN CITY Prime 7th Street Garden City location. Office space available. $775.00 per month. Owner, 516-510-9452

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE CONDO/CO-OP FOR SALE GARDEN CITY Large One Bedroom Condo in the heart of downtown Garden City. This 800 sq ft Condo boasts newly finished Hardwood Floors, Dining Room, brand new Bathroom & Kitchen with d/w. Low maintenance & taxes. By owner — n o broker. $579,000 Call: 646-499-1684

LOTS FOR SALE CATSKILL MTNS ESTATE SALE! MARCH 24TH! 90 minutes NYC! 11 huge tracts from $39,900! Beautiful woods, stonewalls, views! Call 888-905-8847 to register. Virtual tour: Newyorklandandlakes.com

OPEN HOUSE FRANKLIN SQUARE Saturday, March 17 1:00pm to 3:00pm 1130 Carukin Street (off Scherer Blvd) 4 Bedrooms, 3 1/2 Baths, Finished Basement, 2 car Garage LISA DP REAL ESTATE, INC. TEXT: 516-319-3647

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

TAX & ACCOUNTING: Winnie Malone, CPA, MBA. Smart Allied Accounting & Tax Services. Individual & Business Taxes, Tax Problems Resolved, Financial Statements, YearRound Accounting, Bookkeeping & Payroll. 516-626-0711 www.smartallied.com, winnie@ smartallied.com TAX PREPARATION Income tax preparation service located opposite Roosevelt Field Mall. Qualified Public Accountants. Highly experienced staff. Same day service. Open 7 days a week. Call for an appointment: 516-747-8939 WATER DAMAGE Dealing with water damage requires immediate action. Local professionals that respond immediately. Nationwide and 24/7. No Mold calls 1-800-760-1845

HOME IMPROVEMENTS AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Handyman & Remodeling *Kitchen Installations *Furniture Assembly *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 25year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154 HELP YOUR LOCAL ECONOMY AND SAVE MONEY WITH SOLAR POWER! Solar Power has a strong Return on Investment, Free Maintenance, Free Quote. Simple Reliable Energy with No out of pocket costs. Call 800-678-0569

LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628

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Home Improvement Contracting Inc. References Available Nass# H3813840000 Suff Lic#H42514

MASONRY All types of stonework Pavers, Retaining Walls, Belgium Block Patios, Foundations, Seal coating, Concrete and Asphalt driveways, Sidewalks, Steps. Free Estimates Fully Licensed & Insured #H2219010000 Boceski Masonry Louie 516-850-4886 SKY CLEAR WINDOW INC. Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain / rope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 45 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com rob@skyclearwindow.com

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40% OFF ALL HOME IMPROVEMENTS Roofing, Siding, Windows, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Sheetrock, Paint & Spackle, Flooring, Electrical, Plumbing, Fasia, Soffit, Rotten Wood Repair, Roof Leaks (Expert Leak Finder). We Also Specialize in Basement Water Proofing (lifetime warranty on all water proofing jobs), Leaks, Cracks & Water, Moisture Problems Solved Permanently. Financing Available, Everyone's Approved. (We Are The Bank). All Work Guaranteed. We Will Beat Any Written Estimate or THE JOB IS FREE!

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CLEANING WOMAN AVAILABLE: English speaking Polish woman with years of experience, hardworking & responsible is available to clean your home or office. Reasonable rates, excellent references. Please call 516-5640139

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

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

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SPRING CLEAN ! EASTER APRIL 1—HOP TO IT! CLEANING LADY AVAILABLE Also organizes homes, offices, garages. English speaking, honest, reliable. EGGcellent references. Own transportation. Animal friendly. Free estimates. Call 516-225-8544

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ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314

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RELIABLE, high quality service with great references. Please call Mirian at 516-6426624

Wheels For Wishes

MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314

PRIVATE TUTORING FOR GRADES K-6 Give your child a helping hand! Licensed NYC / NYS Dept of Education teacher available to tutor students grades K-6. Contact Audrey Sullivan, M.S.Ed 347-628-8872 (voice/text) seguenow@aol.com

HOUSE AND APARTMENT CLEANER with many years experience and good references available 7 days with flexible hours. 516-632-0169

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COLLEGE ARTS ADMISSIONS: College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts. Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama. Film, Instrumental & Vocal Music. Audio Recording & Production. Theatre Technology & Production. Visual & Graphic Arts. Resume, Essays, Repertoire Lists. Michele Zimmerman. 516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmissions@gmail.com www.CollegeArtsAdmissions. com

A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www.ajmoving. com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405 APPLIANCE REPAIR Insinkerator Garbage Disposals, Instant Hot Water Dispensers & Filtration Systems only. Marty’s Appliance Repair Call 516-532-0385 BACKFLOW DEVICE TESTING, INSTALLATION and REPAIR of all Double-Check and RPZ Backflow Prevention Devices. LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER/NYS BACKFLOW DEVICE TESTER. Honest, clean, professional work. GREATER NY PLUMBING CORP 516-731-5630

COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential/Commercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125 OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated since 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed/insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220

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SHOPPING FOR SUPPORT

Clipping pet item coupons for Last Hope is a great and easy way to give your support. Every coupon we receive helps to defray our costs, particularly for dog and cat food. They can either be dropped off at our adoption center at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh, or mailed to Last Hope, PO Box 7025, Wantagh 11793. Please share our need with your friends and family. Thank you! Visit http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org to read about Last Hopeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs and to see the fabulous array of fantastic felines eagerly awaiting adoption into their forever homes!

Last Hope Part of the Chewy.com Rescue Program

If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tried Chewy.com yet for your pet food and supply purchases, this is a great time to check them out. Last Hope is now part of their rescue program. For each new customer that makes a purchase, Last Hope will receive a $20 donation. Click on the ad below or go directly to the Last Hope page at https://www.chewy.com/rp/5941

Kitten/Cat New Volunteer Orientation Schedule

Volunteers for our cat program are always greatly needed. There are openings on shifts for weekdays and weekends that accommodate any schedule. Please attend our next kitten/cat volunteer orientation being held Volunteer orientations are typically held the second Sunday of each month with exceptions for holidays. The next orientation dates are:

Sunday, April. 8th, at 3PM Sunday, May 20th, at 3PM

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Schedules may change due to holidays so check our website for updates. All orientations are held at our adoption center located at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh. Learn more about our cat program, tour the adoption center and find out how rewarding the volunteer experience can be. Volunteer orientations are typically held the second Sunday of each month. Schedules may change due to holidays so check our website for updates. Reservations are not needed, but if possible, please fill out and email back a completed volunteer application in advance to volunteer@lasthopeanimalrescue.org or fax to 631-760-5534

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GCHS Boys have Hoops memories for a lifetime GC High School Boys Basketball Historic Season Ends with LIC loss to Amityville

Before a packed house at SUNY Farmingdale, the Nassau County Champion Garden City Trojans (221) battled, but ultimately lost to the Suffolk County Champion Amityville Warriors (25-1) 84-71 in the Long Island Championship, a game that was essentially a New York State quarterfinal game. The GC squad advanced to this March 10th LIC game by beating Floral Park March 3rd in double OT and winning its first Nassau County championship since 1958. Many of these GC players started their hoops careers with the St. Paul’s GCAA K-1 Clinic and GCAA Basketball Intramurals. In a unique twist, all of the GCAA Championship Intramural games (3rd grade thru 8th grade) were also scheduled for March 10th. Special thanks to GCAA Basketball Directors George Liberopoulos and Mike DeLuca for re-scheduling the times for the GCAA Championship games so all the GCAA players could attend the LIC game at SUNY Farmingdale. With GC Cheerleaders, GCAA players, GC students dressed in their black high school T-shirts, GC parents, and members of the GC community on hand, the Trojan team was ready to fight for a trip to Binghamton for the New York State Final Four. With almost a week to prepare, 4th year Head GC Coach James Hegmann (61-21=74.39% winning percentage) and Amityville Head Coach Gordon Thomas were ready for this contest. Amityville used its scouting to build an early 9-2 lead but GC responded as they rallied and cut the lead to 5 by the end of the first quarter with Amityville on top 20-15. GC continued its rally in the 2nd quarter as they closed to within a point with about five minutes left in first half. Amityville then got hot from the outside and ended the first half with a scoring flurry resulting in a 41-29 score at the midway point. In the third quarter, the Trojans once again responded cutting the lead to 7 points but then every Amityville three point shot seemed to fall resulting in a 55-45 score in favor of Amityville to the end the 3rd. Amityville stars Josh Serrano and Jayson Robinson combined for 52 of Amityville’s 84 points including three 3 point shots each as Amityville pulled away down the stretch, primarily a result of their torrid shooting from behind the arc. The Amityville Warriors (Section XI), who made 8 three pointers as a team in this LIC game, will now play Irondequoit (Sec V) on Sat March 17th in a Class “A” New York State semifinal game. In the LIC Championship game, Andrew DeSantis, the 3rd leading scorer in Nassau County, led all scorers with 32 pts/7 rebounds/2 assists/7 steals as he attempted to carry the Trojans to the

next round of this State Tournament. The balance of the scoring was done by James Cashwell with 12 pts/5 rebs, Matthew Granville 11 pts/8 rebs/2 steals, Kevin McNiff 9 Pts/4 rebs/2 assts, Tyler Soutar with 3 pts/3 rebs/2 assts, Joe Scattareggia with 2 pts/2 rebs/3 assts, and James Basile with 2 pts/1 reb/4 assts. The Trojans were 21-50 (42.00%) from two point range, 6-18 (33.33%) from three point range and 11-16 (68.75%) from the free throw line. Thank you to Doc O’Grady’s and the TMA for hosting the Trojans for one last post-game team meal after this heart wrenching defeat. Some of the team highlights for this Garden City team are as follows 1) First GCHS Nassau County Basketball Championship since 1958 2) Broke GCHS Basketball record for most wins in a season with 22 3) Broke GCHS Basketball record for most consecutive wins in a season with 22 4) First GCHS Basketball outright A1 Conference title since 2007 5) Ranked as # 1 “A” team in New York State for 3 weeks 6) GC Team shot 50.16% (458-913) from 2 pt range for season 7) GC Team shot 30.47% (110-361) from 3 pt range for season 8) GC Team shot 63.51% (235-370) from the free throw line for season Some of the individual Trojan highlights are as follows.

Trojans getting ready for the big game.

Andrew DeSantis

1) 2 year Co-Captain/3 year varsity player 2) Broke James Mastaglio (Class of 1994) Career Scoring Record of 1,114 with 1,347 points (Now 1st all time) 3) 3rd Leading Scorer in Nassau County in 2017-2018 season averaging 22.6 PPG 4) Broke the GC Junior Year Scoring Record with 491 points 5) Broke the GC sophomore Scoring Record with 336 points 6) Finished career with 427 rebounds 7) Finished career with 161 assists 8) Finished career with 177 steals 9) Named All County Sophomore and Junior Year

And they’re off... Soutar winning the tip off.

Kevin McNiff

1) 2 year Co-Captain/4 year varsity player 2) Finished career with 664 career points ranking 15th all time 3) Broke GC Free Throw Season Shooting percentage record junior year by shooting 83.72% for season 4) Finished career with 152 rebounds 5) Finished career with 152 assists 6) Finished career with 99 steals 7) Named All County Junior Year

Matthew Granville

1) 2 year Co-Captain/3 year varsity player 2) Finished with 413 career points

Granville with the lay-in.

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Trojan cheerleaders flipping for the action.

Basile with the scope shot.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lonely out there... DeSantis with the technical foul making both.

Trojan bench getting the crowd into it.

A GCHS Trojan Black Out occurred and THANK YOU FANS for bringing it.

Money man Cashwell delivers from the corner.

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GCHS Boys have Hoops memories for a lifetime

McNiff with the freebie.

GC boys getting together for one last push in a record breaking season….22-1, perfection chased….Records broken.

Scattareggia with some lock down “D” on tourney MVP. DeSantis with the steal and explosion to the net.

The magical journey comes to an end, but thank you Coach Hegmann and captains for some GREAT memories which cannot be taken away.

Co Captain Andrew DeSantis makes the All Tourney Team with help from his super teammates.

From page 46 er.” For non-personnel budget expenses, the GCPD plans to be down about $10,000 due to the newer fleet of police vehicles, from $96,000 in the 2017-’18 adopted budget to $86,00 for 2018-’19. “The cars we have now are very good quality. Right now they are not costing as much to maintain, repair, and service as police cars we’ve had in the past. We are hoping and maintaining that we will lower that line item.,” Commissioner Jackson told the Board. On the other hand an increase of $10,000 for maintenance of police software, from $55,000 in the 2017-2018 adopted budget to $65,000 for next year, came up as Jackson says the technology line for police communications and data are a priority to keep up with warranty and routine maintenance being paid for. He described the variety of software from ticket writers, computer-aided dispatch and phone recorders to radar units, license plate readers, and police cameras. Mayor Brian Daughney asked if computer-aided dispatch can be a boost to savings in the overtime fund, but Jackson says the function assists more

Board focuses capital projects

in tracking of police resources and manpower. “It is brand new at this time and has been utilized by use for the past month. It will be more time if computer-aided dispatch is figured out as a savings,” he said. At the work session, Mayor Daughney asked about the prior capital project to makeover the village’s gas pumps, as he wanted an explanation on how gas usage was tracked, per department and/or per municipal vehicle. Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi said a new system in place, with new fobs to operate village pumps, tracks gas allocated by car and department. He told the mayor there was a glitch in the system recently “recording gas fill-ups to each unit but not setting it to the network.” Total Technology Solutions was brought in to work with the system’s vendor and the data was divided appropriately, and the tracking is in place. Suozzi added that the new pumps operate more like a commercial gas station to reflect gallons and use, and the amount of fuel consumption overall in the village (across departments) has remained steady.

From page 50 a “tie-in.” The project was originally allocated by Board approval in the 20152016 capital year at $185,000. “During the initial conception of the project we couldn’t estimate the work required on the Nassau County Police antenna tower and with Firecom. We did not estimate work to be done by their vendor so we are asking for the Board to authorize an increase from $185,000 to $200,000 to cover that work plus a little bit of contingency funds,” Chief Strysko said at the March 8 Board of Trustees meeting. Administrator Suozzi says the project’s start was delayed because of a design change with one of the parts used by Motorola (the New York State contractor). “It went from a 5029 to a 5029A and with the state contract we could not purchase the new stuff. We had to wait a long time for the state to change the contract’s paperwork,” he said. The fire department submitted an application for a grant from DASNY (Dormitory Authority of the State of New York) to cover the original $185,000 cost. In another move, the Board approved a contract for on-call GIS support services from H2M Engineering of Hauppauge, which has served as the water tower consultant among other

high-profile village project work. The contract is for $20,000 “for professional engineering services, as-needed, to solve any GIS-related needs.” Also at the March 8 meeting, Superintendent of Public Works Joseph DiFrancisco told the trustees that if the weather starts to warm up and less snow falls, DPW will begin the process of four new capital projects. Two roofs are scheduled to be replaced, including the roof of the mechanics’ shop at the DPW Yard, and the roof above the Garden City Fire headquarters adjacent to Village Hall. The generator at the DPW Yard is also set to be replaced with a new unit. “Weather permitting, these projects will start shortly. There is concrete work involved with the new generator at the Yard and that too is impacted by weather conditions,” he explains. DiFrancisco said there was a kickoff meeting scheduled for Friday, March 9 on the Village Water Well No. 9 rehabilitation project behind Edgemere Park. Another kickoff meeting, to overview construction for the new water tower (Old Country Road) project was cancelled due to the March 7 snowstorm, and DiFrancisco announced it would be held the coming week.

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Garden City Third-Grade Boys Intramural Basketball

Cavs players (from left to right) Maximo Siragusa, Alexander Kfuri, Vincent Lodato and Matteo Ingrassia with the coaches during a timeout in the final minute of the game.

Cavs players (left to right) after their win: Tyler Orishimo, Nathan Cohen, Robert Maichin, Gavin Friedman, Vincent Lodato, Maximo Siragusa, Alex Kfuri, and Matteo Ingrassi, with coaches (back, left to right) Sal Ingrassia and Christian Siragusa The underdog Cavaliers are the Third Grade Boys 2018 Intramural Basketball champs! The fourth seeded Cavs defeated the number two seed Spurs, 22-21 on Saturday to earn the title. The week before, the Cavs knocked of the top seeded Knicks, 20-14, to claim their spot in the championship game. All of the boys played a part in winning the title as the game was close through out.

The Cavs team of Maximo Siragusa, Matteo Ingrassia, Nathan Cohen, Vincent Lodato, Alexander Kfuri, Gavin Friedman, Robert Maichin, and Tyler Orishimo all played hard to the final buzzer to bring the title home. Coaches Sal Ingrassia and Christian Siragusa congratulate the boys for their hard play and well deserved title.

Maximo Siragusa (left) making his move to the basket as Matteo Ingrassia (right) get ready to set a pick on the defense

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The 2017-2018 GCAA Intramural Basketball season is officially over. The season concluded with six championship games that included buzzer beaters, long distance three pointers, unbelievable late game comebacks, cheerleader/kickline half time shows, and everything else you could want from March Madness. The boys and

girls displayed outstanding skills and teamwork. Everyone played hard, showed great sportsmanship, and most of all, enjoyed the moment with friends and families. We would like to thank all of the participants and their families for continuing to support GCAA Intramural Basketball. The GCAA would also like to thank

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grade coordinators, volunteer coaches, and clinic directors... without your enthusiasm and commitment to teaching the children how to play the game (while keeping it fun), we would have no program. We also thank the Recreation Department for all their support at St Paul’s all year long. Mike DeLuca and myself (George Liberopoulos) are

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always available to discuss ideas on how to further improve the GCAA basketball intramural and travel programs so do not hesitate to reach out to either one of us. We hope to see everyone back next season.

Girls Grades 4th thru 6th 1. Nuggets Sat Feb 10th 3:00 Court 4 St. Paul’s 8. Celtics

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VILLAGE SPORTS Spring and Summer Registration for US Sports Institute

It’s not too early to start thinking about the summer! Our Recreation programs run by US Sports Institute are now online at www.ussportsinstitute.com. US Sports Institute runs a variety of sports and activity based programs during the spring and summer months for Garden City Recreation and Parks. There is something offered for children ages 2-15 including parent and me classes, soccer, tee ball, multi-sport, golf, lacrosse, field hockey. They are also holding a multisport camp during the Spring Break for ages 5 – 12. So please go to their website to see our many offerings or to register.

Spring Youth Yoga Begins April 12

It is now time to register for spring youth yoga! Connie McKnight, our certified yoga instructor, has designed youth yoga classes for ages 6 - 18. Each class in our ten week session is 55 minutes long. All classes will begin on April 12 and will be held in St. Paul’s Center. Any resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City in this age group is invited to join these relaxing classes. The cost of this eight week session will be $ 85. The course schedule is as follows: Ages 6 – 8 Thursdays at 4:15PM Ages 9 – 12 Thursdays at 5:15PM Ages 13 – 18 Thursdays at 6:15PM To register for any of these classes, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks’ Administrative Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. or if you have a password, you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Motor Mania at St. Paul’s Cluett Hall

Wednesdays, Grades 1-4 April: 25th and May: 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30th Classes are from 4:00-5:00PM Location: St. Paul’s Cluett Hall $135 per child; 1 hour session per week for 6 weeks Bricks4Kidz classes build on the popular LEGO bricks to deliver high-quality educational play. Each hour-long class is an engaging experience for your child with a new project each week. In this session children will make motorized models of a wide variety of sports, including Basketball, Soccer, Gymnastics and Mini-Golf using LEGO Technic bricks and our own Bricks 4 Kidz design instructions. Learn how to use gears and axles, pulleys and levers to create amazing and fun motorized moving parts as we "get into gear" for spring training. Please note, participates will not bring home the model. To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks’ Administrative Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Please make checks payable to Bricks 4 Kidz. Registration is limited.

2018 Garden City Recreation Spring Children’s Tennis Lessons

The Garden City Department of Recreation and Parks Tennis Center is pleased to announce the start of registration for its spring program! Our Spring Tennis classes are offered to Garden City residents ages 4 through 15 years old. All classes will begin on Tuesday, April 10. The schedule and fees for this year’s youth classes are as follows (all classes are 55 minutes long): Mondays – April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, June 4, 11 3:30PM Pee Wee (beginner lessons for ages 5-6) $ 150 3:30PM Novice (advanced lessons for ages 6-7) $ 210 4:30PM Novice (advanced lessons for ages 6-7) $ 210 4:30PM Junior (beginner lessons for ages 8-11) $ 235 5:30PM Junior Advanced (advanced lessons for ages 8 – 11) $ 235 5:30PM Senior Advanced (advanced lessons for ages 12-15) $ 235 Tuesdays- April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 3:30PM Tots(beginner lessons for ages 4 – 5) $ 150 3:30PM Novice $ 210 4:30PM Pee Wee $ 150 4:30PM Novice $ 210 4:30PM Junior $ 235 5:30PM Junior $ 235 5:30PM Senior (basic lessons for ages 12-15) $ 235 Wednesdays – April 11,18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 3:30PM Tots $ 150 3:30PM Pee Wee $ 150 4:30PM Novice $ 210 4:30PM Junior $ 235 5:30PM Novice $ 210 5:30PM Junior Advanced $ 235 Thursdays – April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 3:30PM Pee Wee $ 150 3:30PM Novice $ 210 3:30PM Junior $ 235 4:30PM Pee Wee $ 150 4:30PM Novice $ 210 4:30PM Junior $235 5:30PM Junior Advanced $ 235 5:30PM Senior $ 235 5:30PM Senior Advanced $ 235 Please make selections carefully as fees are not returnable. To register: To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks’ Administrative Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. or if you have a password, you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Spring Roller Hockey Information

Garden City Recreation and Parks is happy to announce the various programs we will be offering for the upcoming spring season. PEE WEE BEGINNER CLINIC: (Open to Kindergarten & 1st Grade) Sundays from 1:30PM to 2:30PM

beginning March 11 Designed as a total beginner program for our hockey participants, this hour long clinic will introduce the basics of roller skating along with the basic fundamentals of the game of hockey. No previous experience is required in either roller skating or the game of hockey to join this program. SQUIRTS BEGINNER + Clinic: (Open to Kindergarten & 1st Grade) Sundays from 3:00PM to 4:00PM beginning March 11 Designed as a continuation of our beginner program, this hour long program will continue to have our young athletes participate in various drills that will enhance skating and the basic hockey fundamentals, adding scrimmages each session. This program will be half clinic format and the other half will be scrimmage games. (Children should be able to stand and move on their skates without assistance.) 2nd & 3rd Grade DIVISION(MITES): Sundays @ 4:30PM & 5:45PM beginning March 11 All participants will be placed on a team and participate in a game of roller hockey each week. Players should have previous experience in skating and a general knowledge of basic fundamentals of the game. Emphasis is placed on team play & good sportsmanship. 4th, 5th, & 6th Grade DIVISION (JUNIORS): Fridays @ 4:00PM & 5:30PM beginning March 9 All participants will be placed on a team and participate in a game of roller hockey each week. All players should be able to skate and have knowledge of the rules and all the fundamentals of the game. In this division we introduce off-sides. Similar to the Mites division, emphasis is placed on team play & good sportsmanship. 7th, 8th, & 9th Grade DIVISION (SENIORS): Fridays @ 6:45PM & 8:00PM beginning March 9 All participants will be placed on a team and participate in a game of roller hockey each week. In this division we play off-sides so it essential all players understand the game. Emphasis is placed on being a good team player & good sportsmanship. ADULTS (30 & over): Sundays at 7:00PM beginning March 11 Pick up games are set up each session where adults (30 & over) can partic-

ipate in a fun game of roller hockey. All games will be supervised by the hockey staff. All participants are required to supply full equipment to engage in our various programs. This includes: 1) Hockey Helmet with a cage (Lacrosse & Bike Helmets are not allowed) 2) Hockey Gloves 3) Shin Pads 4) Elbow Pads 5) Hockey Stick 6) Roller Blades 7) Protective Cup 8) Long Pants (No shorts allowed) To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks’ Administrative Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. or if you have a password, you can register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Crayola Art Classes Return!

The very popular Crayola art class returns for the spring on Fridays from 4 to 5PM beginning on Friday, March 16. This session’s theme is “Travel Through Art Around the World”. Make a different project each week of the six week session as our creativity travels through different countries using Crayola products while exploring their regional art. This class is open to Garden City residents in grades 2–6. The class will be held in St. Paul’s Center at 108 Rockaway Avenue and the cost is $130, made payable to “ZoDa LLC”.

Mad Science for Grades K to 4 is Back for Spring

Garden City Recreation and Parks is offering an afterschool program geared to children who are interested in science! Mad Science of Long Island is a company who provides a wonderful and fun learning experience while exploring different aspects of science. Each week of this 6 week session will cover a different topic such as “Bugs”, “Detective Science”, and “Walloping Weather”. Residents of the Village of Garden City entering grades K - 4 are invited to attend. Classes will be held on Mondays from 4 to 5 pm beginning March 19. Each class is one hour long and will be held in the St. Paul’s Center at 108 Rockaway Ave. The cost for this program will be $130, checks only, made payable to “Mad Science of Long Island”. Space is limited! To register for this program, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave.

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Next Meeting

Attention all Directors! The next meeting will be held in late March. Location will be Doc O’Grady’s. Watch for an e-mail to be sent by the President for the agenda. Please make every effort to attend. Your voice needs to be heard!

NCAA Championship Basketball Game Fundraiser

This annual event will be held on Monday, April 2nd at B.K. Sweeney’s Uptown Grille. 8PM start, goes until the final buzzer of the game. $50 for Directors and all guests. $25 for Life Directors. Open bar, pass around appetizers. Box pool. Silent auction. Great night to bring a prospective member!!!

Woodstick Classic

To be held at GCHS on Saturday, April 28th. The Girls team will play Manhasset at 2PM followed by the Boys contest at 4PM. Both games will be played at G.C.H.S. Also, watch for details on the Women’s and Men’s Alumni games, both to be played at 11AM.

GCHS Home Athletic Schedule

Tuesday, March 20 - Girls JV Lacrosse, 4:30PM; Boys Varsity Lacrosse, 4:30PM Wednesday, March 21 - Girls JV Softball, 4:30PM Thursday, March 22 - Girls Varsity Lacrosse, 4:45PM Saturday, March 24 - Boys Varsity Lacrosse, 11:00AM

Father/Daughter, Mother/Son Dances

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

TMA Website

Now can be accessed thru www. gctma.org. Note: this is the new web site we have been working towards which is much more friendlier domain name. Check it out! Sign up to be a Director, have the ability to pay dues, make a donation to one of our many causes, etc. Take a look. We welcome all feedback!

Facebook Page

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

Who We Are

For over 80 years, The Men’s Association or simply the TMA has supported the athletic and social activities of students in the Garden City schools and promoted good sportsmanship as well as ideal citizenship. The TMA is composed of more than 100 active Directors, 50 Life Directors and 500 Family members. With the generous support of our fellow residents, the Men’s Association has been involved in a great number of projects covering a wide range of interests. While we are still primarily committed to the athletic programs at the Middle School and High School, in recent years the TMA has expanded their support and sponsorship to other programs benefiting a wider range of students in the Garden City Schools. Some of these programs are SEPTA, the Jamie and Paige Malone Foundation, Best Buddies, the GC High School Marching Band, BAA/GAA Awards Night, Middle School Bagel Bash, Reeves Scholarship, Bethany LeSueur Jersey Retirement Ceremony, GCHS Stem Program, CPR training for all coaches, HUDL, Robotics, 9th grade BBQ, Kickline, GCTA Hurricane Relief Fundraiser and the Father-Daughter and Mother-Son dances. All of this would not be possible without your continued assistance on aiding all we do. Thanks to all who contribute!

Alexander Ferzola of Garden City has been named to the Dean’s List at Johns Hopkins University, Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, for the Fall 2017 semester.

Colgate University has announced that two Garden City students were named to the Dean’s List with Distinction for the Fall 2017 semester. Students who receive a term grade point average of 3.6 or higher while completing at least three courses during the Fall 2017 semester earn the Dean’s Award with Distinction. Tianna Biscone, a member of the Colgate University Class of 2020, is a graduate of Garden City High School. Biscone’s current major is economics. Katherine Malhame, a member of the Colgate University Class of 2018, is a graduate of Garden City High School. Malhame’s current major is economics. n

Two Garden City students have been awarded the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence for the Fall 2017 semester. Students who receive a term grade point average of 3.3 or higher while completing at least three courses earn the Fall 2017 Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence. Emily Wortmann, a member of the Colgate University Class of 2019, is a

The following local residents were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines: Eric Jansen of Stewart Manor was initiated at Fordham University. Claudia Rodriguez of Garden City was initiated at Fordham University. n

Julia E. McGuire, daughter of Catherine and James McGuire of Garden City and a sophomore at Hamilton College, is traveling to Washington, D.C., during Hamilton’s spring break to participate in the second week of the Levitt Leadership Institute. The Levitt Leadership Institute is a competitive, two-week intensive leadership training program for Hamilton students. The first week, held in January on the Hamilton College campus, focused on self-awareness, self-management, relationship management, and communication skills. McGuire, a mathematics and philosophy major at Hamilton, is a graduate of Garden City Senior High School.

How You Can Join

The TMA is always looking for potential new members. If you’re a father who has a child or children in the GC School District and are willing to be involved please contact one of the Officers or Directors for an application. Thanks for all your support !!! Special thanks to all those who have joined as family members! Go Trojans!

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Any Directors who want to pay their annual dues, please mail you $100 check to the Treasurer!

TMA Officers

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

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Garden City Centennial Soccer Club is proud to announce that it is once again offering scholarships to eligible High School Seniors Eligible candidates must be: * High School Seniors who are graduating this spring * Attending an accredited university or college in the 2018-2019 school year * Participants in a Centennial Soccer Program for at least five years including intramurals, travel, referees and TOPSoccer * A Garden City resident

At least four SCHOLARSHIPS of no less than $1,000 each will be awarded this spring Applications can be obtained through the Garden City High School Guidance Office or through the Centennial’s web site. Additional qualifications and requirements are specified on the application.

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Applications must be returned and/or postmarked by April 10, 2018 We welcome and appreciate any contributions. Donations could mailed to “GCCSC Scholarship Fund,” P.O. Box 358, Garden City, NY 11530

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Open House: Sunday, March 18th 2:00 – 4:00pm 7 John Street, Garden City, NY Enjoy St. Patrick’s weekend with this great home. This magnificent home has been totally renovated. Large foyer with powder room leads to living room with gas fireplace, formal dining room, gourmet eat in kitchen/family room with sliders leading to fenced yard on 100 x 150 sq. ft. property. A laundry room, office and mud room are adjacent to the kitchen. Also on the 1st floor is a maid’s room/mother-in-law suite with attached new bath. On the 2nd floor the master suite has a huge walk in closet along with beautiful marble bath plus 3 bedrooms and new hall bath. This home is located on quiet, tree lined street in the Central Section of Garden City near the Village, shops and restaurants. New gas heat, central air, sprinklers, 2-car heated garage are among the many amenities. Taxes are $27,665. Please call for private viewing or join us at open house to see this fabulous home. SD #18. MLS# 3010600. $2,599,000.

Ann Collins, CBR

Associate Real Estate Broker Gold Circle of Excellence Garden City Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City 516.248.6655, c.516.384.1869 anncollins@danielgale.com

Susanne Giarraputo, CBR

Real Estate Salesperson Garden City Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City 516.248.6655, c. 516.659.5984 susannegiarraputo@danielgale.com

The Garden City News Friday, March 16, 2018

OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, March 17th 12:00-2:00pm Sunday, March 18th 12:00-2:00pm 57 Brompton Rd, Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# P1309356. $1,050,000. UNDER CONTRACT

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# P1307383. $690,000.

OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, March 18th 1:00-3:00pm 110 Lincoln St, Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2991348. $1,428,000.

OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, March 18th 1:30-3:30pm 58 Washington Ave, Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2929647. $1,849,000.

Sunday, March 18th 2:00-4:00pm 7 John St, Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3010600. $2,599,000.

Sunday, March 18th 2:00-4:00pm 196 Brixton Rd, Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3009965. $1,485,000.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3003247. $819,000.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3006640. $829,000.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3010569. $899,000.

UNDER CONTRACT

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3006957. $715,000.

UNDER CONTRACT

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3003234. $898,000.

UNDER CONTRACT

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath SD #18. MLS# 3010551. $979,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2996588. $980,000.

UNDER CONTRACT

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

OPEN HOUSE

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3-bath. SD# 18. MLS# 3002264. $1,299,000.

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

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2973064. $1,139,000.

Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 3.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3001865. $1,449,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2938713. $1,599,000.

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

Claudia Galvin Manager

Arthur Anderson

Rene Blair

Annmarie Bommarito

Laura Carroll

Ann Collins

Marilyn Frey

Vanessa (Maria) Genussa

Susan Gillin

Daureen Hausser

Fortune Heaney

Lisa Heaney

Christopher Connors Patricia Costello

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Alfred Kohart

Christine Cudahy

Patricia Dickson

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

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Out of Town Listings Westbury, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #3. MLS# 3000796. $425,000.

Franklin Square, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #17. MLS# 3009564. $625,000.

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

Condos/ Co-Ops

Richmond Hills S., NY 7-bedroom, 3-bath SD #31. MLS# 3004409. $989,000.

Floral Park, NY

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

4-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #22. MLS# 2995542. $4,800/mo.

Garden City, NY Unit 108, 2-bedroom, 2-bath SD #18. MLS# 3000921. $859,000. RENTED

Hempstead, NY

Wyndham Listings

2-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #1. MLS# 2995257. $1,950/mo.

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

111 Cherry Valley Avenue Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# P1307826. $675,000.

100 Hilton Ave, Unit 603 Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3011455. $724,000.

111 Cherry Valley Avenue, Unit 607 Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3003538. $750,000.

100 Hilton Ave, Unit M31 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3011477. $5,999/mo.

111 Cherry Valley Ave, Unit 804 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3009335. $5,800/mo. UNDER CONTRACT

UNDER CONTRACT

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

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

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