The Garden City News (5/3/24)

ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION

In commemoration of Arbor Day on April 26th, the Village of Garden City planted a Norway Spruce on the Village Green near the Gazebo. Above, Trustees Bruce Torino, Judy Courtney and Jessica Tai, co-chairperson of the Environmental Advisory Board, and her children, joined by Recreation Commissioner Paul Blake, Arborist Joseph Umana, Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi, Maintenance Supervisor Tom Gordon, and Rec and Parks crew members.

Fields’ condition addressed by BOT

BY RIKKI MASSAND

At the Board of Trustees’ meeting held Thursday, April 18, Garden City Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan addressed concerns about the conditions on the St. Paul’s athletic fields, highlighting the significant attention these issues have garnered on social media.

The mayor noted a recent discussion between the Recreation Department and a representative of the Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) about the Village’s decision to use a pre-emergent crabgrass treatment at some currently closed fields at St. Paul’s. The fields underwent treatment

a few weeks ago and the sections treated will continue to be closed over a six-week period. Following the one-time chemical treatment, the Rec. Department plans to resume its natural, non-pesticide treatments for the fields, including overseeding and organic fer-

BY RIKKI MASSAND

At its April 18th meeting, the Garden City Village Board of Trustees hit an impasse regarding Trustee Bruce Torino’s proposal to reinstate the links to the websites of the four Garden City property owners’ associations (POAs) – West, East, Estates, and Central – on the Village of Garden City website, specifically under the tab “Welcome to Garden City.”

During the meeting, five trustees favored adding the POA websites to the village website, while Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan and Deputy Mayor Bruce Chester dissented, and Trustee Ed Finneran abstained.

The current village website already lists community organizations, but the potential reintroduction of the POA websites appears to clash with recent political narratives stemming from local village elections spanning 2021 to 2024. Many perceive the POAs as affiliated with the Community Agreement Party (CAP), which secured victories in the March 2024 Village Election. Conversely, the For a Better Garden City party/platform dominated elections from 2021 to 2023.

During the April 18 meeting, trustees expressed their views, inadvertently intertwining political allegiances with the promotion of political ideologies and party-aligned values. Trustee Torino emphasized viewing the POA websites as valuable community-centric resources rather than political platforms.

Trustee Torino pushed for the revival of the POA websites to go back on the village website.

“I make a motion that Village Clerk Galanek be directed to put the websites for each of the four POAs on the village website, under the ‘Welcome to Garden City’ tab,” Torino said.

Mayor Carter Flanagan disagreed with Torino’s assertion, but ultimately the vote did not go in her favor. The conversation later turned to adding both the individual POAs and the FABGC website links to the village’s website.

Investigating POA websites’ removal

Mayor Carter Flanagan said, “The portion of the website, ‘Welcome to Garden City’ had a lot of outdated and inaccurate information that I removed. It was better to not have any information than any misinformation.”

Trustee Vinny Muldoon asked when the action was taken to

Last weekend we attended the New York Press Association’s annual conference in Saratoga Springs, New York. The conference is an opportunity for members of the community newspaper industry to gather, trade ideas and learn what’s new in the business. (This year’s hot topic was the use of artificial intelligence as a tool for everything from research to graphic design.)

As part of the conference, newspapers also were able to enter the association’s Better Newspaper Contest, with entries judged by a press association from another state.

We are proud to announce that two of

our entries were awarded prizes! Our annual Guide to Garden City received a first place award in its category for best special publication, and our Sports Roundup section received a third place award in the same category.

We are very grateful to our staff who worked on the issue, including Griffin Lord, Debbie Velsmid, Nancy Casanova, Patrizia Armstrong, Susan Daly and Peter Camp. And of course, we are most grateful to the Garden City community for contributing material to both publications.

Great community newspapers can only exist in great communities!

To the Editor:

The Big Con

At first, I wasn’t going to write this letter but I had to release my frustrations and my feelings of being used by the well-organized and financed St. Paul’s Alliance.

During the reign of our past Mayor, several subcommittees were formed in 5 key areas for studies of the St. Paul’s building, history, planning, legal, and usage, which also included a Budget and Finance subcommittee for which I had volunteered. All these different subcommittees were given the task of finding the most appropriate and economically feasible outcomes for St. Paul’s.

Unfortunately, over time I surmised that these subcommittees were nothing more than a smokescreen, a front, for the Alliance who had their agendas and were simply using their volunteers, like myself, to legitimatize their findings. I also found that key members in most or all of the subcommittees were already part of the Alliance. They could carefully and systematically orchestrate their reports while characterizing them as a group effort to obtain public approval, using unproven speculative financial practices and unsubstantiated misleading information.

Even the head of my subcommittee eventually gave a financial report on St. Paul’s, and did so to the best of my knowledge with no input from any of his subcommittee members.

Bob Orosz

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A voice of reason

To the Editor:

I’ve been a village resident since 1999. I grew up in Mineola, passed by St. Paul’s many times in my 64 years and often admired the handsome structure. Sadly, I no longer feel that way.

For the record, I voted for demolition in the most recent opinion poll. I felt that 30 years of fruitless engineering studies, countless consultants, and notable building decay were enough. I recently read John Kordes article on St Paul’s and couldn’t agree more. John

synthesized the facts, the most striking being “85% of eligible Garden City voters did not cast a vote to keep this building.”

As he noted in his piece, John was a proponent of the village buying the building and the land. His family’s Garden City roots run deeper than most. His allegiance to Garden City is unequivocal. If John think’s it’s time to raze St Paul’s then I encourage everyone to listen.

Tim Deignan

Bring back the Promenades

To the Editor:

I apologize for writing another letter regarding the status of Friday Night Promenades, but since it was mentioned in the GC News last week, I would be heedless if I didn’t comment.

The definition of a “successful event” is if attendees have enjoyed themselves.  There is no question the Promenades have been extremely successful.  As the cliche goes, “if its not broke, don’t fix it.”  It appears our local government has difficulty solving current issues facing the village.  As quoted in the GC News, “Garden City’s Board of Trustees has decided to pass on approving the villages’s decade-old slate of Friday Night Promenades on Seventh Street.  Instead, Trustee Ed Finneran explained ‘the  pause’ at Boards’s April 28 meeting.” Not sure what “the pause” means.  I do recall President Biden said the word “pause” during a recent speech which was just one of his many fax paus.’  Any definitive explanation why there should be no Promenade?

One Trustee offered the explanation why Promenades should be eliminated was to instill peace and quiet on weekends so residents may enjoy a quiet evening without all the noise and some of the stuff that has been going on the last few years.  What is meant by “stuff?” Again, some detail would be appreciated.  I wonder if the Trustees attended any Promenades or conversed with the local merchants to get their input

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Fundraiser to help raise funds for GC girl with rare disorder Recreation’s Adult Special Needs Program earns merit award

BY GARY SIMEONE

Audrey McCarton, a local Garden City girl, who suffers from a rare genetic disorder, will be the focus of attention on Thursday, May 30th, at the Stewart Manor Country Club. A fundraiser will be held in her name, entitled, ‘Curing CASK For Audrey, to help support her journey toward gene therapy treatment. The event will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Tara McCarton, Audrey’s mother, who arranged the fundraiser, said that her eleven-year old daughter was diagnosed with a rare condition called CASK gene disorder in 2013.

“Audrey was born in 2012 and was diagnosed with this disorder, which induces microcephaly,” said McCarton. “It was around the time when the Zika virus was active, so I had all sorts of questions and genetic testing done to see what had caused it.”

She explained that CASK Gene disorder is an X chromosome-linked disorder, with less then 230 people in the entire world affected by it.

“Along with microcephaly, people affected by this disease experience developmental delays with balance and

coordination, speaking and sometimes epileptic seizures,” said McCarton. “Audrey is nonverbal and unsteady on her feet, but she is able to walk on her own, which a lot of children with this disease are unable to do.”

Audrey’s story has been featured on several news outlets, including CNBC, and was featured on an episode of ‘George to the Rescue’ in 2017.

In that episode, George Oliphant, the show’s producer and creator, helped to renovate Audrey’s bedroom, bathroom and living space, in order to make it easier for her to navigate the rooms in her home.

Tara, who also has a nine-year old daughter, named Vivienne, was instrumental in petitioning the Village to install adaptive swings in all of the local parks.

“Audrey had trouble navigating the regular swings when she was little, so I was the one who had petitioned the Village to install ADA adaptive swings in all of the playgrounds in the local parks.”

She is also the vice president of the nonprofit organization, ACNRF

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At this year’s New York State Recreation and Parks Conference, Garden City Recreation Commissioner Paul Blake was honored to accept a Program of Merit Award recognizing the Department’s Adult Special Needs program.

For several years the program, led by Felicia Lovaglio and Camryn Casey, has offered monthly events, including

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•Spacious living room with gas fireplace and pocket doors leading to the sun filled family room

•Family room/Great room with an impressive chef’s delight kitchen adorned with sleek custom cabinetry and a luxurious mahogany top center island, viking stove, viking refrigerator, bosch dishwasher and a generous eating area overlooking the private backyard oasis with patio

•Impressive formal dining room with fabulous natural light connecting to the kitchen by a wet bar area

•Grand primary suite with vaulted custom coffered ceiling and two generous walk-in closets as well as a spa like updated full bath with double sinks, 3 additional bedrooms, updated hall full bath with radiant heat, pull down attic space

•Additional amenities include; IGS, central station alarm, 5 zone updated gas heating system, 2 zone CAC, whole house water filtration system, sonos speakers in kitchen, family room and outdoors.

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199 Whitehall Boulevard, Garden City is a Stunning BRAND NEW 2024 Traditional Colonial Gem!

This Masterpiece offers handsome classic millwork and 9’ ceilings throughout, paired with modern conveniences. Upon entering this lovely home, the grand 2 story entry with magnificent white oak herringbone patterned flooring is a show stopping welcoming. Exquisite finishes adorn every corner, inviting you to drop your bags and settle into luxury living.

The home is complete with a chef’s kitchen and dining area that is open to a sunlit family room with a beautiful gas fireplace. A butler’s pantry adjoins a stately, coffered ceiling formal dining room with views to a sun-drenched living room.

Every detail has been meticulously crafted for your utmost comfort and pleasure. Nestled on a quiet sought-after street, experience the allure of spacious sophistication. Enjoy a perfect balance of timeless charm and modern convenience in this distinguished residence.

Offering a tranquil outdoor retreat perfect for relaxation and entertainment. No stone was left unturned in this spaciously elegant 5 Bedroom, 4.5 exquisite Bath Home.

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POAs hold forum for School Board candidates

Candidates Carl Oliveri, Kristen Pappas and EPOA President June Michalak.

On April 30, the Property Owners’ Associations (POAs) hosted a TownHall Meeting featuring Board of Education (BOE) candidates Carl Oliveri and Kristen Pappas.  Mr. Oliveri and Mrs. Pappas, are running for the BOE at-large position being vacated by Tom Pinou. Residents heard from both candidates regarding their experience, knowledge and vision for the District.  The candidates graciously responded to a multitude of questions submitted by residents and by those in attendance.  Also in attendance was current BOE Trustee Tom Pinou.  Mr. Pinou will be retiring from service on the BOE after 13 years.  We, along

with the Village, thank him for his unwavering dedication to our students and District.

In addition to the Trustee seat being vacated by Mr. Pinou, residents will be voting to fill an additional seat held currently by Joe Sileo.   Mr. Sileo will be running unopposed for re-election as BOE president.

The POAs encourage all residents to vote in the general election on May 21, 2024.  Voting will be held at the Garden City High School gym from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. and votes will determine the BOE trustees and the school budget.

CPOA seeks high school Student Ambassadors

Attention current high school sophomores, please consider getting involved in your community!

The GC Central Property Owners Association (CPOA) Student Ambassador Program is a vital part of the CPOA. Started in 1999, the program is an ongoing joint venture between resident Garden City junior/ seniors and the CPOA. The Student Ambassadors learn how the Garden City village government operates by attending Village meetings. They are challenged to get involved in important issues facing the Village by committing to a service project

and presenting their work at CPOA meetings.   Applications are being accepted between May 1–May 25 from current high school sophomores who live in Garden City. The term will be the student’s junior and senior years in high school: 2024–2026. The application can be found on the CPOA website (gccpoa.org). A brief interview with CPOA Directors is required and will be conducted May 28–June 1. Contact the CPOA at gccpoa.ny@ gmail.com for an application, with questions and/or to submit your application.

Mother’s Day Market at UUCCN

On Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be a Mother's Day Market in Garden City, featuring arts and crafts vendors (pottery, jewelry, pickles, and more), flower sale, homemade baked goods, live music, and more, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau (UUCCN). UUCCN is at 223

Stewart Avenue, Garden City, at the corner of Nassau Boulevard. Admission is free.

This annual event is a fun, family and community event. For more information, please contact uuccn@ aol.com or  516-248-8855. Vendors of arts and crafts should RSVP by May 8.

Cathedral’s Got Talent

The community is invited to come to  the Cathedral of the Incarnation on Saturday, May 4, at 7 p.m. for Cathedral’s Got Talent. This event will showcase the diverse talents of members of the church community. Acts by performers of all ages - singing, dancing, playing instruments, reading poetry and more - will be part of the show. Hosted by the Very Rev. Dr. Michael Sniffen, Dean of the Cathedral, this event will take place in the Cathedral with light refreshments following in the undercroft.

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Shrimp Chorizo Skewer

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Marinated Baby Lamb Chop Mini Crab Cakes w/ Remoulade

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Filet Mignon Roast

Petite Filet Mignon

Prime Aged Porterhouse for 2

Whole Long Island Duck

Boneless Turkey Breast Roast Fresh Swordfish

Garden City Real Estate Market Information

364 Stewart Avenue, Unit B5

RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN GARDEN CITY

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

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Long Island Sales Data From One Key MLS

Date: 4/26/2024

Sold price: $799,000

2 bedrooms, 2 full baths

Architectural style: Co-op

Monthly charges: $1,640

MLS number: 3530204

The Seller’s Team: Kathleen Lucchesi, Daniel Gale

Sothebys Realty

The Buyer’s Team: Adrienne McDougal, Compass Greater NY

This one is special! Brand new to market, Rare Carlisle House Listing-introducing this completely and newly renovated throughout stunning two bedroom, two bathroom co-op unit to the market. Located in the true heart of downtown Garden City, this beautiful unit is truly like no other in the building. New kitchen with designer chef appliances, oversized quartzite center island which opens to dining room and living room offering true open floor plan for ideal space and enjoyment. Stunning New custom moldings and gorgeous custom built in shelving and entertainment center are the focal point of the large living room. Master ensuite bedroom has walk in closets and private new bathroom with quartzite countertops and beautiful new tile and walk in shower. The second large bedroom also has private entrance to another completely renovated bathroom and has generous closet space, New Air-conditioning throughout, (3 units) stunning molding work, wonderful hardwood floors, new electrical- the most recently renovated unit in the building, Low common charges, includes private garage parking, elevator building, lovely lobby and private laundry room. Just a block away from the true center of the Village and shops, restaurants, grocery stores coffee shops and GC Railroad Station. This one doesn’t come around often .Enjoy stress free living in Garden City in a very special building with this beautiful newly renovated gem.

100 Garden Street

Date: 4/26/2024

Sold price: $1,530,000

4 bedrooms, 1 full baths, 1 half bath

Architectural Style: Colonial

Property size: .18 acres

Annual taxes: $24,015

MLS number: 3536230

The Seller’s Team: Kate Crofton, Howard Hanna Coach

The Buyer’s Team:Colleen Ciullo, Howard Hanna Coach

Welcome to this Sophisticated & Chic Side Hall English Colonial featuring 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths on a 60 x 130 beautifully landscaped property. The 1st floor has the sought after flow and layout that includes a living room with wood burning fireplace, a bright, sun-filled office, grand formal DR with pocket doors tucked to the huge family room that connects to the chef’s kitchen w/Wolf, Subzero & Miele Appliances, island w bev fridge & a breakfast area thats all open to sliders to the patio. The mudroom area and powder room complete this generous main level. Upstairs you will find the primary suite that includes a double closet w walk-in, 2 additional bedrooms and the large spa hall bath. All the rooms are substantially sized with ample closet space and storage. Third floor houses the 4th bedroom and is plumbed out for an additional bath to be completed. The lower level has a great sized rec area for plenty of play and a separate laundry room for convenience. Additional highlights include Whole House Water Filtration System, CAC, UGS, Speaker System, 2 car detached garage with new doors, beautiful hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings, close to parks, shops and dining.

142 Hayes Street

Date: 4/26/2024

Sold price: $1,203,115

3 beds, 2 full baths, 1 half bath

Architectural Style: Split level

Property size: .25 acres

Annual taxes: $19,456

MLS number: 3523635

The Seller’s Team: Michelle Mcardle, Douglas Elliman Real Estate

The Buyer’s Team: Elizabeth Breslin, Howard Hanna Coach

Welcome to 142 Hayes Street, a beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath split level home located on parklike property in the Western section of Garden City. The property is located on a beautiful tree-lined street and perfect for both entertaining and everyday living. The first floor features an entry foyer, spacious living room and dining room and large eat-in kitchen. The lower level has a family room with large picture window overlooking the backyard, powder room and access to the garage. The upstairs has a primary bedroom with en-suite bathroom, 2 additional bedrooms and a full bath. Some highlights of the home include updated bathrooms, central air conditioning, newly installed in-ground sprinklers, 2-zone heat, cedar closet, finished basement and a 2-car attached garage. The private backyard with lush landscaping and rear covered porch make it perfect for entertaining. This home has incredible curb appeal and in close proximity to the LIRR, shopping, restaurants, schools and the park.

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4th Annual Holy Rosary, Presentation of Flowers

On Sunday, May 19, The Church of St. Joseph’s Rosary Altar Society, in celebration of the month of Mary, invites the community to share in a special devotion to Our Blessed Mother.  After the 10:30 a.m. Mass, we will gather outside at Our Lady’s statue for the Holy Rosary and Presentation of Flowers.  Opening prayer will begin at approximately 11:30 a.m.  Some seating will be available.  In case of rain, we will meet inside the Church.  Coffee, refreshments, and fellowship will follow.  Please join the Rosary Altar Society as we honor Our Blessed Mother in this traditional May devotion.  Last year’s ceremony was a huge success, and we hope to see everyone again this year!  As St. Maximilian Kolbe said, “Never be afraid of loving Mary too much, we can never love her more than Jesus did.”

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The St. Joseph’s Rosary Altar Society will hold a special program to honor Mary during May.

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Welcome to 75 Cambridge Avenue, a beautifully updated 3 bedroom colonial located on a quiet tree-lined street in the Village of Stewart Manor. The first floor features a large open concept living room, dining room and family room and perfect for entertaining or everyday living. The stunning eat-in kitchen features wood cabinets and new stainless steel appliances. The oversized backyard with deck is a perfect place to just relax or enjoy summer BBQs. Some amenities of the home include updated kitchen and bathroom, a finished basement, gas heating and cooking, new brick walkway with iron railings, new fencing and a 1 car attached garage. 75 Cambridge Avenue is in close proximity to the LIRR, restaurants, shopping and the Stewart Manor Country Club with town pool! Just unpack and move right in! Don’t miss this one! Asking price $725,000

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Saturday, May 4th 1:00pm-3:00pm

LIVC youth supports birthday wishes project

Garden City students Brae McDonough (on left) and Caileigh McDonough are helping promote the LIVC Youth Advisory Board kit building event to create Birthday-in-a-Box for homeless children ages 1–11.

German is for Everyone at: German American School

The Long Island Volunteer Center Youth Advisory Board is participating in a kit building event through May 18 to create Birthday-in-a-Box to support a local nonprofit organization, Birthday Wishes Long Island (birthdaywishes.org).  The mission of Birthday Wishes is “to improve and empower the lives of homeless children and their families by providing joy, play, and hope through the magic of a birthday party. The goal is to ensure that every child experiencing the trauma of homelessness has the opportunity to celebrate their birthday joyfully, surrounded by family, friends, and others who care.”  Party supplies are carefully packaged inside a brightly wrapped box and delivered to the program, agency, motel, or other facility for distribution to families, along with a bag of wrapped gifts for the birthday celebrant. This program empowers and bonds families, helping them maintain this important tradition while in a shelter.  LIVC has created an Amazon Wish List to secure donations to fill a target goal of 24 boxes for homeless children ages 1–11:  https://www.amazon.com/registries/ gl/guest-view/1HE7VFDSH75I. Please call the LIVC office at 516-564-5482 for more information.

Thanks to the generosity of Garden City residents and St. Paul’s Recreation Center, the successful launch project of the newly created LIVC Youth Advisory Board was a gently-used sports equipment drive celebrating Good Deeds Day that benefited several local nonprofit organizations including Game Changers New York, ReLax Collecting, First Tee at Eisenhower Park, and an Amityvillebased children’s organization.

Attend the A.T. Stewart Golf Classic on May 13

The Alexander Turney Stewart and Cornelia Clinch Stewart Trophies, which will be awarded to the best scoring Men’s and Women’s or Mixed Teams at the 2024 A.T. Stewart Golf Classic on May 13.

Everything about The A.T. Stewart Golf Classic is created so golfers and guests will have the most interesting and enjoyable experience.

Golfers begin with a lavish brunch, followed by a shotgun start on the classic, superbly conditioned, historic 1916 Cherry Valley Club.  There are refreshments on the course, followed by cocktails and a rollicking Barbecue, where the Alexander Turney and Cornelia Clinch Stewart Trophies are awarded to the winning Men’s and the winning Women’s or Mixed Teams.

If you golf, you may win one of the coveted trophies, but all attendees can win one or more of the eight unique, luxury vacations to Europe and America that will be auctioned by AmFund, the Historical Society’s charitable fundraising partner.

Each trip for two is good for three years, includes 4+ star accommodations, a travel specialist to plan every detail — and no black out dates:

Scotland Legends goes to the Scottish Highlands, with its dramatic landscapes, romantic castles and fascinating history, including Loch Ness.

The Best of Spain takes you to Barcelona, the cultural hub, with the seacoast and fine dining, along with fashion, music and dance.  Then you’re off to the island of Mallorca - known for its breathtaking landscapes, sun drenched beaches and exciting cultural experiences.

A Sedona Spa Getaway lets you get away from it all, unwind and relax during a spa retreat in breathtaking Sedona, Arizona.  Including a trip to the Grand Canyon, this oasis of personal pampering will refresh your mind, body and spirit.

San Francisco and the Napa Wine Country — This incredible escape to Northern California starts with exploring the quaint streets and culinary delights of San Francisco, followed by the wineries and rolling hills of the Napa Valley.

Hilton Head and Savannah, Georgia –The most romantic adventure to the old South, with a stay at a fabulous resort on Hilton Head Island, America’s playground for sun and fun.  Then you’re off  to Savannah, the most beautiful belle of southern cities.

New Orleans –America’s most exotic city — the birthplace of jazz, the best food, nightlife, and sights to explore.

Nashville – Where music of the heartland and nostalgia go hand in hand.  List the legendary Studio B and the Grand Ole Opry.

Utah’s National Parks – Start in Las Vegas, travel to Hoover Dam then on to the stunning national parks - Zion, Bryce Canyon, Moab, Canyon Land and Great Salt Lake, where you’ll revel in the beauty of nature and view the ancient red rock formations, wildlife and over 2,000 stone arches.

Don’t miss the chance to attend the Classic and then travel the world!  Reserve your foursome and dinner group:  https://2024atstewartcup. eventbrite.com/

Contact Francine Ryan, at francine. ryan@tgchs.org for sponsorship opportunities and questions.

The A.T. Stewart Classic supports the cultural and educational programs, as well as the ongoing restoration of the Historical Society’s 1872 Apostle House Museum.  Thanks to Vinny Muldoon and Old World Quality for their ongoing work to restore the museum.

THI S WEEK AT ROTARY

Join Rotary’s Cocktail Meet & Greet

From time to time, Mineola-Garden City Rotary departs from its regular meetings held on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays yearround, 12:15, at Mineola’s Davenport Press restaurant.

As we head in to May and the spring months, we are planning to hold a fun meet and greet fellowship cocktail event on Thursday evening, May 23, 6:30 p.m. at the Davenport Press.

Step up to the spacious bar and enjoy Davenport’s special hors d’ oeuvre selection and have one drink on us (cash bar to follow).  Everyone’s invited — certainly those who would like to join Rotarians to enjoy the camaraderie, network, and learn a bit more about Rotary and the services provided by the world’s largest service organization.  (Check out our services below).

For more information or to reserve, please email Club Co-President Meg Norris at edidtor@gcnews.com.  Hope to see you there!

Mineola-Garden City Rotary Serves  the Community and Far Beyond

The fact that we often list the many services of Mineola-Garden City Rotary, does not mean that these services don’t bear repeating! And, in fact, we keep adding new ones.  For those folks who are not familiar with our theme, “Service Above Self,” here is a sampling of the many services we continually provide in addition to a few new ones:

RotaCare, created by Mineola-Garden City Rotary in 1992, provides free medical care for those in most need. … the

Gift of Life program administers lifesaving cardiac surgery for children worldwide … participates in successful efforts to eradicate Polio throughout the world … rings the bell to support charitable efforts of the Salvation Army each holiday season … assists the Rotary Youth Leadership Program (RYLA) … Supports New Ground’s efforts to break the cycle of homelessness on Long Island … General Needs: provides basic necessities for thousands of Long Island Veterans and their families … ran successful food drives for various charities … supports the  annual Aford family Thanksgiving Day Program for homebound seniors and those in need … supports Camp Pa Qua Tuck for children with special needs.  Distributed 10,000 masks to various charitable organizations during the pandemic … supports efforts of Rotary District 7255 and the Rotary Foundation with local projects and international charitable and educational programs.

Incorporated in 1925, 99-year-old Mineola-Garden City Rotary reminds that membership is open to individual businesses, corporations, schools, houses of worship, hospitals, members of the professions and members of the residential community.

Should you be interested in learning more about or joining Rotary’s service efforts, please join us at our Meet-andGreet Cocktail Event on May 23, or at any of our biweekly lunch meetings at which we host a selection of noteworthy speakers.  For detailed information, please email Meg Norris, Mineola-Garden City co-president, at editor@gcnews.com.

GC For a Cure Run/Walk route

On Saturday, May 4, 2024, the Garden City Teachers’ Association will hold its 15th annual GC for a Cure 5K Run/Walk. This will take place “Rain or Shine” beginning at Garden City High School, 170 Rockaway Avenue.

8:30 a.m.: 1 Mile Untimed Fun Run/Walk

The Children’s Fun Run/Walk will start on Merillon Avenue by the High School and proceed southbound on Oxford Boulevard to Stewart Avenue. There, runners will make a U-turn around the center median and proceed northbound on Oxford Boulevard to Merillon Avenue, where the race will end in the High School’s West PF.

9:00 a.m.: 5K (3.1 mile) Timed Run/Walk

The 5K Walk/Run will start on Merillon Avenue by the High School and proceed southbound on Oxford Blvd to Stewart Avenue, where runners will make a U-turn around the center median and proceed northbound on Oxford Blvd to W/B Newmarket Rd to southbound Weyford Terr, to westbound Stratford Ave, to N/B Wickham Rd, to eastbound Newmarket Rd to northbound Oxford Blvd and ending in the Garden City High School’s West PF.

For more information on the event, please go to the event website at: https:// www.gcforacure.com/

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GC resident raises funds to support children suffering losses

Garden City resident Danielle Lalehzar has been raising awareness and funds to support the expansion of Empower, an international nonprofit on a mission to empower, support, and connect children and young adults up through age 24 who have experienced the loss of a parent, ever since she met founder Cara Belvin seven years ago.

Empower hosts events that remind children they are not alone in their grief, and offers a unique one-on-one mentor program with positive role models from the community who help teach, “loss is survivable.”  All programs and activities are provided at no charge to the family.

Danielle lost her mother thirty-five years ago just weeks before she was about to graduate Adelphi University. She didn’t know anyone who had lost a parent, and upon discovering Empower (formerly

empowerHER), she knew she wanted to dedicate effort and time into bringing people together with purpose to help children and young adults suffering parent loss.

Garden City friends have helped Danielle raise over 15k over the last seven years. Cara Belvin recently made a visit to Garden City, where Friends and supporters of Empower shared stories and learned more about how to spread the word in the community to find sponsors, mentors and mentees.

Barnes Gallery owner Greg Schnoor generously donated his framing services when he learned why Danielle was having an autographed print matted and framed to be part of a silent auction at The Engeman theater in Northport.

Garden City resident Jennifer Figueroa immediately offered her service of providing a balloon art backdrop for the

Luminaria event as soon as she learned that Empower supports children and young adults suffering the loss of a parent.

Morgan Stanley became the first sponsor.

Danielle is thrilled to co chair the first Luminaria fundraiser on May 22, 2024, at The Allegria in Long Beach.  Luminaria is a stunning display of personalized luminaries honoring loved ones.

Luminaria bags can be purchased by donors from around the globe for a suggested $25 donation. Hundreds of volunteers and donors have come together to create the display and support children who have experienced parent loss. What started along the coast of Boston now takes place in 10 cities across the country.

You can find out more about empower https://weareempower.org/  and Luminaria at Long Beach https://weareempower.org/luminaria/

WPOA seeks Student Ambassadors

Attention high school students who will be juniors or seniors for the 2024 to 2025 school year!

The Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) is offering the opportunity for high school students to serve as “Student Ambassadors” to the WPOA. The WPOA is a civic organization, whose purpose is to advocate for the interests of residents in the Western Section of Garden City. The Student Ambassador Program is designed to introduce high school students to Village Government through attendance at Village meetings, participation in WPOA meetings, and the development and coordination of a community

service project. Qualifications for candidates include the following:

• Be a resident of Garden City whose parent(s) or guardian(s) are members of a POA;

• Preferred, but not required, resident of the Western section of Garden City;

• Be available for Village meetings and WPOA meetings and special events, such as the West’s annual Tree Lighting;

• Have an interest in learning about and participating in local government.

Student Ambassador responsibilities

are as follows:

• Attend WPOA meetings (a schedule will be provided);

• Attend one or two monthly Village government meetings (Village Trustees, Traffic, Environmental/ Zoning, Recreation, etc.), School Board or Library Board meetings, and report back to the WPOA on issues discussed. Dates and agendas for Village government meetings can be found on the Village website at http://www.gardencityny.net/

• Completion of the Ambassador’s agreed service project;

• Delivery of a report to the WPOA at the end of the Ambassador’s

term outlining his/her accomplishments and thoughts on ways to further improve the program.

Interested students may fill out the application on the WPOA website at https://www.gcwpoa.com or email it to WPOA Schools Director Anna Surrett at anna.mistretta@gmail. com.  Following submission of an application, representatives of the WPOA will contact applicants before the selection of Ambassadors is made.

The deadline for Student Ambassador applications is Friday, May 31, 2024 so that our Ambassadors can begin their volunteer service as soon as possible.

Danielle Lalehzar, Cara Belvin and Friends IN Garden City at For Five.

VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY

Recreation Master Plan and St. Paul’s Use Plan Kickoff Meeting

Garden City is embarking on a master planning process for our Recreation and Parks Department and a Use Plan for St. Paul’s. We will listen to Village residents to learn your needs and desires for recreation and cultural facilities, services, and programs, including both existing and future amenities. This approach will include recommendations for the future use of St. Paul’s. Please come to our open house on Tuesday, May 14 at the Garden City Casino to share your ideas about recreation and parks in Garden City. You can come to this drop-in event at any time between 5:30pm and 8:30pm. You will be invited to participate in a series of interactive activities to share your vision and to guide the Village over the next 10 years. Your input is essential to the success of the Recreation and Parks Master Plan and the future of St. Paul’s. We look forward to hearing from you!

The Welcoming Club of Garden City

What’s New

Newcomers Cocktail Event

Such a wonderful Newcomers Cocktail Event held on Hilton Ave, on April 12, 2024. Our president and some committee members explained to the  'new residents of Garden City ‘ all of our Welcoming Club offerings and new events that may be of interest to them.  We are filling up the calendar with new family, couples,  ladies night, craft, toddler socializing events each month. There is a committee for every woman who wants to meet make new friends in her local community, get  involved, enjoy fun events or a local night out , all while giving back to to a philanthropic charity. Thank you to our generous sponsors that supplied food, drink and dessert to make the night not only informative but delicious! The more we can raise,  the more we can donate to this year's charity - P.E.A.C.E. Please shop local and support our community businesses and sponsors.

Thank you to Garden City Pizza 670 Franklin Ave Garden City, Water Bar 233 Nassau Blvd W. Hempstead, Ethan Allan 750 Stewart Ave Garden City, Berkshire Hathaway 191 Hillside Ave, Williston

Park and Nothing Bundt Cakes  216 Glen Cove Rd. Carle Place.

Upcoming Events

May Book Club

The Book Club’s next book will be The Women by Kristin Hannah. We will be meeting on Thursday, May 30, at 7:45 p.m.. If you would like to attend to discuss this month’s book, please RSVP to welcomingclubbookclub@gmail.com.

Let’s Par-Tee!

Join the Garden City Welcoming Club at the Garden City Mini Golf course for a Summer Kick Off Par-Tee. All ages are welcome to join in the fun. Come play a round of mini golf with your friends and family, lawn games and enjoy some pizza. For more information, please contact welcomingclubfamily@gmail.com.

Tickets on sale May 1.

Date: May 31, 2024

Time: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Location: Garden City Mini Golf Course at Community Park

Calling all Sponsors!

The Welcoming Club of Garden City is actively seeking local businesses, merchants, and individuals to sponsor the 2023–2024 season. Sponsorships start at $550 for the year and are a great way to promote your business

across the Welcoming Club of Garden City social media channels and at our exciting events planned throughout the year. Sponsorship donations are tax deductible and 100% of the sponsorship fee goes directly to this year’s chosen charity, P.E.A.C.E Afterschool Program. For more information, please email Philanthropic Chair Lindsay Weber at GCPhilanthropic@gmail.com.

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Join A Group Book Club

Enjoy a good book amongst friends. The book club meets every 6 weeks to discuss the page-turner of choice. For upcoming book club events, please email WelcomingClubBookClub@gmail.com.

Craft Club

The Craft Club is a great way to meet with friends and get crafty. No experience necessary. We meet every few months to create a seasonal craft. If you are interested in joining, please email GCCraftClub@gmail.com.

Supper Club

Bring your significant others out for this one! This is a great way to make new

friends as a couple. You will be paired up with 3-4 other couples to set up a rotation of dinner events. Host your new friends at home or head out to try local restaurants. Please email GCSupper@gmail. com for more information.

Bunco

This simple dice game is usually played in a group of 12. It is a great way to meet people and make new friends. The game is easy to learn and fun to play. If you are interested, please contact WelcomingClubBunco@gmail.com.

Toddler Activities

A great way for you and your little ones to make new friends. Activities include stroller walks each week around our beautiful village and a visit to the park. We also set up playgroups with kids of similar age. Please email welcomingclubtoddleractivities@gmail. com for more information.

Come join the fun and make a difference! We invite you to join the club! For just $50 a year, you will have access to lots of great events and many fun members-only clubs and events. Complete the easy online membership form today at www.thegardencitywelcomingclub. org in the “Join” section of the website. While you are there, browse the site for lots of great information about the club.

Golf outing to raise funds to fight poverty

Council 1869, a local charitable group, will be hosting a Golf Outing at the Cherry Valley Club on Monday, July 22. Funds raised will be used to provide opportunities to families living in poverty.

Foursomes, sponsorship opportuni-

ties and dinner reception tickets are available online at https://www.council1869.org/

Sponsors include: AON, Hallen, Dr. Denise L. Emma, Baldor, and the I’m Not Done Yet Foundation.

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Mollie 1 s Fund Presents

Kick off Melanoma Awareness Month in shady style! Don your best cowboy hats and bootsjeans welcome - and join Mollie's Fund for a pig roast from Buddy 1 s BBQ and live country music f ro111 Unwined.

Thursday, May 30th, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Garden City Country Club

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$2,500 Cowboy

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$500 Wranglers

Saunter over to www.MolliesFund.org to buy tickets and for more information

Old World Quality Corp.

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Vinny Muldoon - Owner and Garden City Resident

mcarterflanagan@gardencityny.net

Vinny Muldoon - Owner and Garden City Resident

Vinny Muldoon - Owner and Garden City Resident

Vinny Muldoon - Owner and Garden City Resident

The Village is embarking on a master planning process for our Recreation and Parks Department. The most important component of that process is you. We are very focused on learning what you and your neighbors’ opinions are on the Village’s needs and desires for recreation and cultural facilities, services, and programs. This project includes both existing and potentially new amenities, which is a critical step on the path to a successful project for St. Paul’s.

On Tuesday, May 14, along with our consultants, Brandstetter Carroll, the Village will be sponsoring a Kickoff event for the project at the Garden City Casino. I am excited for you to share your ideas about the current services and programs the Recreation and Parks Department provides along with new and additional programs you’d like to see. You can come to this drop-in event at any time between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. You will be invited to participate in a series of interactive activities to share your vision and to guide the Village over the next 10 years. Your input is essential to the success of the Recreation and Parks Master Plan and St. Paul’s Use Plan. I look forward to seeing you there!

Opposition to Gambling Casino at Nassau HUB

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The Village Board of Trustees with three new members is once again voicing its opposition to the proposal of a 24/7 gambling Casino at the Nassau Hub. This is the third year in a row that the Board of Trustees has come together after a contested election to speak in unison against a project that would have a severely negative impact on our community. I will share this resolution with the elected officials who will have an opportunity to oppose the lease transfer and the necessary zoning changes. The resolution, adopted unanimously on April 18, 2024, reads as follows:

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impact the character of the surrounding communities; and WHEREAS, the Board has received considerable input from residents across the Village in opposition to the development of a Casino at the Nassau Hub Site; and WHEREAS, the serious security issues that surround Casinos are well known, including DWIs, prostitution, drugs, human sex trafficking, compulsive gambling, and moreover, a severely negative impact on our Village roadways which are already overburdened with traffic; and WHEREAS, the Board urges the Nassau County Legislature and the Nassau County IDA to actively seek out development ideas which will enhance our communities; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board, on behalf of the residents of Garden City, is adamantly opposed to a Casino at the Nassau Hub Site; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board urges the Nassau County Legislature, on the expected re-introduction of the issue, to reject the Las Vegas Sands Corp.’s request to secure the transfer and control of the lease agreements for the Nassau Hub and Marriott Hotel sites so as to facilitate a Casino at that site; and urges the Nassau County IDA to look towards developing appropriate uses of these properties which will enhance Garden City and our surrounding communities rather than negatively impact our collective quality of life.

Congratulations Fire Chiefs

I had the honor of administering the oaths of office to newly elected Chief of Department James Taunton, 1st Assistant Chief Jonathan Parrella, 2nd Assistant Chief Daniel Roeper and 3rd Assistant Chief Devyn Moody for the 2024-25 term. Deputy Mayor Bruce Chester administered the oaths of office to the newly elected line and corporate officers, as well as 1st Battalion delegates.

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City (“the Board”) notes that the presence of a Casino at the Nassau Coliseum/ Nassau Hub Site (“Nassau Hub Site”) would have a significantly negative impact on the quality of life within the Village which would be dramatic, and the placing of a “round the clock,” 24/7 Casino in the heart of Nassau County would permanently

Exercise Equipment for Seniors

I am happy to announce new exercise equipment has been installed behind the senior center on Golf Club Lane to assist seniors with balance and mobility. Recreation Supervisor Felicia Lovaglio will be integrating the equipment into the weekly senior exercise programs she runs at the

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Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan

Grand larceny arrest

Garden City Police Detectives arrested a 19 year-old man on April 24th for allegedly stealing a $20,400 check that had been placed in the mail and depositing it into his bank account.

Alarm errors

GCFD and GCPD responded to two locations on April 24th for fire alarms that were set in error.

Suspended registration

A Franklin Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration and unlicensed operation on April 24th.

Cooperative policing

Garden City Police worked with Nassau County and Hempstead Police officers to search for a subject who fled from them during an investigation on April 24th. The subject apparently entered a Meadow Street rear yard before fleeing in a southbound direction.

Leaving the scene

A vehicle reportedly left the scene after striking another vehicle on Clinton Avenue at Flower Road on April 25th.

Burnt motor

GCFD and GCPD responded to a local bank for a fire alarm on April 25th. They determined the cause to be a burnt HVAC motor.

Identity theft

On April 25th a victim reported that their identity was stolen and used to open an unauthorized bank account.

Light malfunction

Garden City Police responded to a traffic light malfunction at the Nassau Boulevard and South Avenue intersection on April 25th.

Suspended license

A Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and unregistered auto on April 25th.

Construction alarm

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a res idence on April 25th for a fire alarm but determined the cause to be ongoing con struction.

Missing cellphone

A cellphone was reported lost or stolen inside a Franklin Avenue restaurant on April 25th.

Landscaping without permit

Three companies were issued appearance tickets for landscaping in the Village without a permit on April 26th.

Check stolen from mail

On April 26th a company reported a check placed in the mail was intercepted, altered, and cashed by an unknown person.

Hit and run

A black sedan reportedly left the scene after striking a vehicle on Clinton Road at Stewart Avenue on April 26th.

Suspended license

A Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and unsafe lane use on April 26th.

Gate malfunction

Garden City Police responded to New Hyde Park Road for a railroad gate malfunction on April 26th.

Drug Takeback Event

Garden City Police collected 136

pounds of unwanted, unused, and expired medications during their DEA Drug Take Back Event held at GCPD Headquarters on April 27th. Adelphi University Public Safety reported that they collected 39 pounds of medications.

False alarms

GCFD and GCPD responded to three locations for fire alarms that were set in error on April 27th.

Unregistered vehicle

An Edgemere Road motorist was charged with passing a stop sign and driving an unregistered vehicle on April 27th.

Life alert alarm

Garden City Police responded to a residence for a life alert alarm and determined it was set in error on April 28th.

Burnt food

On April 28th Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a residence for a fire alarm and determined

the cause to be burnt food.

School alarm

Garden City Police responded to a school for an alarm activation on April 28th. They inspected the interior and exterior of the building, and everything appeared to be in order.

Excessive speed

Two Rockaway Avenue motorists were charged with unlicensed operation and excessive speed on April 28th.

Suspicious incident

On April 29th Garden City Police responded to the Garden City Hotel parking lot for two subjects checking car door handles. Upon arrival, police determined the subjects had fled in a gray auto westbound on Stewart Avenue.

False alarms

On April 29th the GCFD and GCPD responded to two locations for fire alarms that were activated by burnt food.

Vehicles entered

Items were reported stolen from vehicles parked on Roosevelt Street, Jefferson Street, and Kilburn Road on

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Cathedral of the Incarnation Choir to sing Choral Evensong

BY LARRY TREMSKY

The Cathedral Choir will sing Choral Evensong for the season of Easter this Sunday, May 5,  at 4 p.m.  Choral Evensong has been in use in the Anglican Church (of which the Episcopal Church is part) since the 1550’s. It is still sung every day in nearly every Cathedral in England.

The Service consists of prayers, two readings from scripture, hymns and texts sung by the Choir. Unlike most other services today, most of Evensong is sung by the Choir alone, giving the congregation a chance for peaceful meditation and reflection.

Music for this Evensong will include the anthem “Ye choirs of new Jerusalem” by the UK composer Charles Stanford, one of the best -loved composers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Stanford’s music remains treasured by choirs the world over, and this is one of his most popular pieces. Other music will include the Magnificat & Nunc dimittis in E  by Herbert Murrill, whose primary musical role was working for the BBC, first as assistant and later in 1950 as Head of Music.

Evensong will be preceded by refreshments in the Cathedral undercroft beginning at 3:00, where sherry and soft drinks will be served. Both the reception and the Evensong are free and open to all. The Cathedral is located on Cathedral Avenue and Fifth Street in Garden City.

N O I N T E R E S T

I F P A I D I N F U L L

W I T H I N 1 8 M O N T H S

The Cathedral Choir.

Photo courtesy Cathedral of the Incarnation / Girl in a Camera Productions

orner

John Ellis Kordes

PhotograPhy history

This water fountain was located where today there is a bust of Garden City’s founder, A.T. Stewart. That bust was placed there during Garden City’s Centennial in 1969. However, a long time ago there was this beautiful fountain surrounded by flowers and plants.

This location is by the Garden City Railroad Station looking east. The building you see was built in 1912 as offices for the Garden City Company. Their original office was in a building that was located just to the north of today’s railroad station. It burned down in 1911 with many of the original records of the village.

By the way, the Garden City Company was formed in 1893 after Cornelia Stewart died in 1886 (A.T. Stewart had died in 1876). The company was created by her extended family to continue the development of Garden City. In 1919, when the village incorporated the residents took over operating Garden City.

This beautiful building of pale yellow brick became the Garden City Public Library in 1956 and was torn down in 1973. Today, on that site is the library parking lot with the new “modern looking” library just to the east.

IN MEMORIAM

Marilyn D. Quast

Marilyn D. Quast (nee Doran), 90, passed peacefully on April 27, 2024.

Originally from Queens, Marilyn was a longtime resident of West Hempstead  and was a high school math teacher before becoming a guidance counselor in East Meadow Public Schools.

Beloved mother of Suzanne (John) Burke and devoted grandmother of

Katherine, William, Ashley and Sarah.   Wake will be held at Fairchild Sons in Garden City on Tuesday, April 30, from 3-7 and the funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, May 1, at St.  Thomas the Apostle Church in West Hempstead, NY at 11a.m.  In lieu of flowers and in accordance with Marilyn’s dedication to female education, please send donations to Sacred Heart Academy, Hempstead, NY.

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Supporting Long Island’s small businesses

National Small Business Week is April 28–May 4.

Just because a business is small doesn’t mean it isn’t important. The small businesses on our island are 50% of our economy. These businesses are part of the fabric of our communities. They’re vital. We’ve been proudly supporting our small businesses since 2014 with cost-saving programs and services. Show your support, too, by shopping locally during Small Business Week (and all year long). It’s no small thing to let them know they matter.

Our Business First Program offers many ways to help Long Island’s small businesses, including:

• Free energy assessments

• Rebates for energy-saving improvements

• Incentives for renovating commercial spaces in struggling business districts

• Bill credits for occupying vacant downtown spaces

• Grants for outdoor beautification in downtown areas

• Business Solutions Center hotline (800-966-4818)

• Business planning and customized solutions

Women’s Health Care of Garden City committed to personalized care

By John L. Gomes, MD

John L. Gomes, MD, founded Women’s Health Care of Garden City in 1995. It has remained an independent private practice, providing personalized obstetrical and gynecological services.

He employs the technical advances of conventional medicine with an integrative approach to navigate women through difficult pregnancies into the menopausal years. He treats a wide variety of OB/GYN conditions and is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care.

All tests are conveniently done on the premises, and a dedicated, compassionate staff is on call 24/7.

He is committed to excellence in patient communication, education and support, as many patients come with anxiety associated with past experiences and future concerns.

Dr. Gomes received his undergraduate degree from Brown University, and his Doctor of Medicine from Columbia University.

He is both Board Certified and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Women’s Health Care of Garden City is located at 1000 Franklin Avenue, Suite 200, Garden City.

Florida and New York

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

In the last few years, I have frequently  visited south Florida, particularly around Jupiter and Palm Beach. Although I doubt I'll be moving there, I thought it might be interesting, and perhaps a bit amusing, to share a few observations about the differences and similarities between life in the Sunshine State and life in New York and its suburbs.

Of course, you do initially have to recognize that there are many ties between the New York area and Florida. For a variety of reasons, New Yorkers have been migrating to Florida for decades. It certainly isn't difficult to find a New York accent in Florida, or former residents of the area, and there are significant areas of cultural overlap.

In talking about differences, you have to start with the weather. In contrast with New York's four season climate, including frigid winters and steamy summers, it is almost always pretty warm in south Florida, with snow and frost quite rare and little wintry weather beyond a few chilly days in January and February. Summers in Florida are humid and rainy, although extremely hot days are actually rare. There is no equivalent of fall foliage in Florida, and New Yorkers find it strange to find Christmas lights draped on palm trees.

But the weather is just the beginning of the differences.  One is the greater reliance in Florida on the car for transportation. Politically, New York remains a deep blue state, while Florida, the quintessential swing state in 2000, has become a much more  red state under Governor Ron DeSantis, and the state is often at the epicenter of culture war battles. Nevertheless, the margins between the parties in presidential races are generally tight.

The political differences between the two states were clearly manifested during the Covid crisis. Although there was a short lockdown in Florida in the spring of 2020, the state started to reopen quickly, with visitors from many

states, very much including New York, flocking to its mostly open restaurants and bars, as well as relaxing on the beach. New York, on the other hand, remained locked down for many months and even required visitors from other states (including returning New Yorkers) to produce a negative Covid test.  And perhaps most dramatically, schools in Florida were opened many months before those of New York. There is a debate about the relative effectiveness  of the two approaches, although Florida officials assert that their state had a comparable death rate when relative age of population is taken into account.

And, of course, one politically charged reason why there is a flow of New Yorkers moving to Florida is the lack of a state  income tax in the Sunshine State.  Coupled with a generally pro-business  attitude in state government, the tax situation in Florida has likely produced a strong employment and business climate.  In addition, for the most part, you don’t feel that the level of government services is distinctly lower than in New York.

Now, having made a few favorable comments about the Sunshine State, there are a few parts of life there that can be a bit jarring for New Yorkers.  No one is going to accuse me of being young, but it is very unusual to see so many retired people and communities for the 55 and older group.  The day begins and ends earlier in Florida, with people going to work at  around 8.  Retirees frequently eat dinner in the late afternoon and, incredibly, happy hour in bars often runs from 3 pm to 6 pm.  Mosquito season seems to last all year, and people even talk about alligators.

As a person who has spent almost my entire life in the New York area, living in Florida is still a stretch.  Nevertheless, the Sunshine State  does have many things to like, and our leaders and politicians should understand that there are many New Yorkers who think of it as a serious alternative to our  state.

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Garden City’s Senior Center is open. Please visit the Senior Center Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for further information on activities and events!

Classic Broadway Show Music

Thursday, May 30

With George Salem, DJ. Thursday, May 30, 2:00. Sign up at the Senior Center or by calling (516) 385-8006

Movie: “Some Like It Hot”

The movie, “Some Like It Hot”, will be shown at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, at the Senior Center. Register by calling the Senior Center front desk, (516) 385-8006.

Trip to Molloy University to See “Sweet Charity”

Sunday, June 2

Trip to Molloy University to see

Sweet Charity. Tickets are $53, make checks payable to “Molloy University”. Register at the Senior Center front desk by May 2.

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New monthly program, Play and Learn, open to all levels and ages, beginner to more experienced players. Fridays, April 26, June 28, July 26 and August 30, from 3–4 p.m.

Yoga Classes

Time for Senior Center Yoga is as follows–

Chair Yoga: Tuesday at 11:15, Friday at 11:45,

Mat Yoga: Thursday at 11:15.

Registration is necessary, by stopping by the front desk, or calling the Senior Center (516) 385-8006. Space is limited.

Monday Night Bridge Results

The winners of the Monday, April 29, Duplicate Bridge:

North/South:

1st Place: Tommie Dodge and Terry Schoenig

2nd Place: Pat Fontaine and Ellen Moynahan

East/West:

1st Place: Dian Kendrick and Carrie Flapan

2nd Place: Grace Basile and Joan Cowie

Final PTA Meetings Scheduled

The final PTA meetings of the school year will be happening in May, so mark your calendars! First up is the in-person All Schools PTA meeting, being held on Wednesday, May 22, at 7 p.m. in the Middle School cafeteria. We’ll be voting on important end of the year items — including the preliminary budget for 2024–25 — and presenting next year’s Executive Committee, so please join us in person! The meeting season will wrap up with the Middle School PTA meeting on Thursday, May 23, at 9:15 a.m. This will be a hybrid meeting, so watch your emails for the link to register and join online if you can’t make it in person.

May 21: Vote YES! for School Budget Vote

Garden City residents have the

Photos from the Archives

Best & Company’s new department store building, built in 1934 at the northwest corner of Franklin Ave. and Stewart Ave. Their original location in Garden City was on the east side of Franklin Ave. north of Seventh St. After Best moved up Franklin Ave. to Eleventh St. in 1960 this building was then occupied by Frankel’s Fabrics. It is now the location of CVS. Archives identifier: comret20

BY BILL BELLMER, VILLAGE HISTORIAN

This is a selection from the extensive Village Archives located in the Stewart Room at the Library. Others can be seen at www.NYHeritage.org — click on Organizations, G,  and Garden City Public Library.

Garden City PTA News

opportunity to vote on the upcoming school year’s budget on Tuesday, May 21, from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. at the Garden City High School. The PTA supports the budget, and you can find our official statement on the proposal on our website at https://gardencitypta.org/advocacy-and-legislation. We hope to see all community members there to cast their votes!

PTA Super Saturday: June 1

Did you order school supply kits or sportswear from the spring sales? Be sure to come to the GCMS Cafeteria on Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. to pick up your orders. Families with K–5 students are also invited to register for the second annual Bike Safety Rodeo happening that day from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Event spots are limited, so watch your email for info on how to register!

Mark Your Calendars

Grab your calendar to mark down these important upcoming dates & deadlines from across the school district. You can keep an eye on the PTA website and the GCUFSD website “Events” page for even more detail on what’s happening across all seven schools.

• May 21 – School Budget Vote

• May 22 – PTA All Schools Meeting, 7 p.m.

• May 23 – MS PTA Meeting, 9:15 a.m.

• May 24 – School is IN SESSION (snow day replacement)

• May 27–28 – School is CLOSED (Memorial Day weekend)

• June 1 – School Supply & Sportswear Order pick-up, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

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Please take a minute today to visit www.gardencitypta.org to rejoin for the 2023–24 school year. While there, click the “Get Involved” tab to see the many volunteer opportunities with the PTA overall, and with your child’s specific schools. We can’t wait to work with you this year!

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IN MEMORIAM

Marion O'Neill

Marion (Ungvarsky) O'Neill passed away peacefully in her Wilmington, Delaware home on April 22, 2024, just two months shy of her 92nd birthday. She now joins her beloved husband, Jerry, who preceded her in death in 2003. Marion is survived by her three children, Patrick, Christopher, and Emily; their spouses, Jeannie, Carin, Teresa, and Mitch; seven cherished grandchildren, Alex, Andrew, Meggie, Amy, Timothy, Ben, and Julia; and one great-granddaughter, Aria Brooke.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, during the Depression, Marion was the fifth of seven children. Her father John lost his poultry business in the Great Depression and supported his family through work as a coal miner. Although they struggled economically, they were surrounded by extended family and friends in a tight-knit Slovak community. Her mother, Emily, dearly loved by all her children, suffered from diabetes and died aged 60 while John suffered from Black Lung and died at 69.  Marion and her six siblings were close throughout their entire lives. They were Eddie, who fought in the Pacific; John, who fought in Korea; Bernadine, whom Marion called her 'second Mom'; her younger brother, Carl; and a younger, beloved sister, Betsy. Marion's older sister, Emily is the last surviving sibling and lives with her husband, Joe in the Catskills.

Marion's mother used her savings to pay for Marion's first year of college at East Stroudsburg State Teacher's College.  Marion was lucky enough to get a job in the summer as a waitress at Unity House, run by the United Ladies Garment Workers' Union for its members. All vacationing members had to generously tip and Marion earned enough to pay her own way through college.  It was at ESSTC that she met Jerry, whose father was the proprietor of the Penn Stroud Hotel. They would often go to the Deer Head Inn at Delaware Water Gap to listen to jazzman, Johnny Coates Jr.

After college, she worked as a firstgrade teacher in Hyde Park, NY, where she lived with her sister, Emily, a fellow teacher, and where she bought her first car, a VW Karmann Ghia. When Jerry got out of the service (during the Korean War but in occupied Germany - where he served in intelligence listening to Russian Morse code operators), they eloped and lived in some rough neighborhoods in Manhattan before settling in Woodside, Queens.  It was here where she met her lifetime friends, Jean Morris, Sue Mazza, and Peggy Creegan - all with families and living on the same apartment building floor. It was also here where she and Jerry raised Patrick, Christopher, and Emily.

In 1976 they moved to Garden City

where they lived until 2000. Marion loved Garden City and she kept busy with her family, friends, and hobbies.  She loved to garden and was always interested in learning about how things worked.  She was an active member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors and worked in estate sales, mostly to get first dibs on the antiques and interesting clocks she would collect and repair.  Her home was full of clocks and when they were all up and running, one had better watch out 'when the clock struck twelve'.

Marion suffered from dementia in her later years and was cared for by her children and caretakers, including Linda, who became like a member of the family. Full-time care was provided by her son, Chris during Covid, and then by caretakers, Callie, Dee, and the staff of Bayada Hospice.  Even though she had dementia, and up until almost the end, Marion could be very amusing. With her inhibitions removed, she was feisty and forthright to a fault but also sometimes still able to focus with empathy when she realized her interlocutor was dealing with something difficult.  Marion was one of a kind and will be sorely missed.

A Funeral Mass took place  on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Saints Peter and Paul Church  in Plains, PA.  Interment took place immediately afterward at Sacred Heart Slovak Cemetery in Dallas, PA. In Marion's casket was placed the ashes of her husband, Jerry whom Marion wished to have buried with her.

The above Funeral Mass is also for Marion's sister, Betsy Ungvarsky who passed on April 2, 2022 and wished her remains to rest next to her mother, Emily also at Sacred Heart Slovak Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. (484-734-8100) of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. To view Marion's online obituary, please visit www.griecofunerals.com

IN MEMORIAM

Consuelo Chenoweth Semmes 7/14/1937 - 4/22/2024

Consuelo (Chenoweth) Semmes, age 86, a resident of Burlington MA and formerly a longtime resident of Garden City,  passed away on April 22, 2024, lovingly surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife for 65 years of Benjamin Warner Lewis Semmes Jr.

Connie was the daughter of the late Ines Alcina Chenoweth and Enrique Escalante Chenoweth. She was raised and educated in Garden City, and was a graduate of the Cathedral School of St. Mary. Like many young women at that time, Connie enrolled in Katherine Gibbs secretarial school. She was employed as an executive secretary at RCA for several years and also attended/worked at Adelphi University.

Connie was the loving mother of Lisa Semmes Elkins and her husband Lorren Elkins of New Canaan, CT, and Benjamin Warner Lewis Semmes III and his wife Lisa Pasquale Semmes of Winchester, MA. Connie was the beloved “Mima” of Madeleine Elkins Sulkin (Steve), Cameron Elkins, Andrew Semmes, Carter Semmes, Lindsay Semmes, Michaela Semmes, Amelia Semmes and Juliet Semmes. She was also the loving mom to her sweet pups Gabby, Wendy and Flower.

A true caregiver at heart, Connie was always a generous gift-giver, thoughtful with little touches to delight those she loved, a loyal friend, an elegant hostess, an avid reader and a fan of long walks, beautiful flowers and the beaches of Long Island.

A longtime volunteer at the Cathedral of the Incarnation where she married “Pop”, and with the Seaford Lions Club, Connie always found the good in everyone she met and was quick with a compliment. First and foremost, Mima was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and always joined every family event. She will be sorely missed.

A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Church, 155 Washington St., Winchester on Saturday, May 25 at 10AM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Connie’s memory may be made to the Lions Club of Seaford, NY (https://seafordlions.org/), Care Dimensions Hospice of Danvers, MA (https:// www.caredimensions.org/), or the Parkinson’s Foundation (https:// www.parkinson.org/).

IN MEMORIAM

James Richard Scott

James Richard Scott, resident of Garden City, passed away on April 24, 2024, at the age of 89.

Beloved husband of Gisele. Loving father of Jeff, Craig and Mark. Loving step father of Matthew and Thomas.  Also survived by seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Tennis instructor in Garden City for many years and NYC teacher for 35 years. Also cherished by many friends.

He will be remembered not only for his professional achievements but for his kindness and devotion to his family and friends.

Visitation at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home, 1201 Franklin Ave., Garden City, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 2 to 4 and 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 9:45 AM at St. Joseph’s Church, 130 Fifth St., Garden City.  Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale.

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Teen Advisory Board Meeting

The next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board will be held on Tuesday, May 7, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and began Tuesday, April 30, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). The meeting is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. If you are interested in helping to come up with programming ideas, volunteer ideas, or social media outreach ideas for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12, consider joining the Teen Advisory Board. Online applications are available at https://www.gardencitypl.org/teen-advisory-board-application/  Applicants should be in Grades 6–12.

Teen Crafternoon: Perler Bead Art

Join us on Saturday, May 11, at 3 p.m. for Teen Crafternoon: Perler Bead Art! Make keychains, magnets, pins, ornaments, and more. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, April 30, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Gamers

Kick off the weekend with our Teen Gamers program! We will have our Nintendo Switch consoles for teens to use as well as tabletop board games and Magic: The Gathering cards for teens to play with. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 and will be held Friday, May 17, at 3:30 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, May 7, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Volunteers Needed: Reading Pals

Volunteer to read to and then do a craft with children ages PreK–Grade 2 during the program Reading Pals! The May session will be held on Tuesday, May 14. The Reading Pals program runs from 4 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Volunteers are

asked to arrive at 3:30 p.m. to review the material before the start of the program and stay until 5 p.m. to help clean up. Volunteers must be in Grades 6–12 only. Registration to volunteer begins Tuesday, May 7, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tree Ornaments for Community Service: Shell Ornaments

Earn community service by painting ornaments for the Garden City Public Library’s Tweens and Teens Department’s Ornament Tree! Each volunteer will receive three ornaments and a set of paint pens to decorate their ornaments at home. Paint pens must be returned to the Library. These ornaments will be used to decorate our new ornament tree each month!

For the month of May ornaments are shells, which will be used to decorate the Tweens and Teens Ornament Tree in June. Registration begins Tuesday, May 21, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Completed ornaments must be returned by Thursday, May 30 to the Library.

Registrants will be asked to pick up their ornaments at the Library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return three decorated ornaments and their set of paint pens in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive two hours for every three ornaments they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Friendship Bracelets for Community Service

Make Friendship Bracelets for friends and Library patrons during Friendship Bracelets for Community Service, which will be held on Monday, May 20, at 4 p.m. at the Library. Inspired by the Taylor Swift Eras Tour, create Friendship Bracelets to trade and give to friends and for the Library to give to patrons. At least one bracelet you make must be used for

the Library to give out to patrons in order to earn community service. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, May 14, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Volunteers Needed:

Preschool DUPLO LEGO Club

Volunteer to help children ages 1 1/2 – 5 (not in kindergarten) during the monthly Children’s program Preschool DUPLO LEGO Program! The May session will be held on Tuesday, May 21. The Preschool DUPLO LEGO program runs from 4 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 3:30 p.m. to help set-up before the start of the program and stay after to help clean up until 5 p.m. Volunteers must be in Grades 6–12 only. Registration to volunteer begins Tuesday, May 14, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

VolunTeen Artists

Are you artistic? Then join us on Wednesday, May 22, at 6 p.m. for our VolunTeen Artists program and work on art projects for the Library! Participants will earn community service by participating in this program. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Registration begins Tuesday, May 14, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Paint Night

Join us on Wednesday, May 29, at 7 p.m. for Teen Paint Night. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, May 21, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability.

Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens

Dungeons and Dragons

Join us for Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons and learn how to play the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons by participating in one of our monthly Dungeons and Dragons Meet-Ups! Beginners are welcome! Each meetup will feature a new self-contained, one-shot adventure and players will be assigned premade characters to play. Please register via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this program. The May session will be held Thursday, May 21, at 4 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, May 21, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper. Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens

Best Books Committee 2024 Earn community service by reading and reviewing recently published Young Adult books throughout the year and help the Tweens and Teens Department create the Best Books lists for 2024! Volunteers should be in Grades 6–12. Volunteers will be asked to read new books aimed at Grades 6–12 and published between January 1, 2023 and December 6, 2024. Volunteers will then fill out a feedback form, which includes a 300-word review. Volunteers can use the Library’s monthly reading lists beginning in January 2024 to help get ideas on what to read!

To access the feedback form and earn community service credit, scan the QR code on the flier which can be found outside the Tweens and Teens Room. You can also access the feedback form by going to https:// forms.gle/Wy6HqY69envMHjHd8.

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News from the Children’s Room

Spring 2024 Programming

Reading Pals

Tuesday, May 14, at 4:00 p.m.

This fun 30-minute program is for children ages 4–Second Grade. UnderLibrarian supervision, Teen volunteers read to the children and then they do a craft together. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library card is required. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Library.

Registration begins May 7, at 10:00 a.m.

Jump For Joy Babies

Saturday, May 18, at 1:30 p.m.

Jump for Joy with Joyce Oddo! This fun movement and music program is 45 minutes and is for children ages birth12 months, and their adult  caregivers. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library card is required. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Library.

Registration begins May 7, at 10:00 a.m.

Preschool Duplo LEGO

Tuesday, May  21, at 4:00 p.m.

This 30-minute  STEAM free-play program is for children ages 1 ½-5 (not yet in kindergarten) and their caregivers. Librarians will put out Duplo LEGO

Bricks and children, along with their caregivers and teen volunteers, will play, create and build. No registration required. Seating is on a firstcome, first served basis. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Library.

Crafting With Friends

Saturday, June  8, at 10 a.m.

Children ages 2–5 (not yet in kindergarten) and their caregivers can

join Mary Maguire and make Fathers Day Cards. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library card is required. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this program. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Library.

Registration begins May 21 at 10 a.m.

Crafting With Friends

Saturday, June 8, at 11:15 a.m.

Children in Grades K-5 can join Mary Maguire and make Fathers Day Cards.  Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library card is required. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Library.

Registration begins May 21 at 10:00 a.m.

Library Policy

It is Library policy that all children under age ten must be accompanied by a parent or designated responsible person while in the Library. Also, if the young child is attending a Library program, we require the parent or designated responsible person to remain in the Library throughout the program and meet the child upon completion of the program

More programming information for the winter and spring coming soon.

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

A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend these programs.

Please do not register additional children in the comment box as they are not counted by Eventkeeper, and there may not be sufficient materials for participants.

Library Board Special Meeting

There will be a Special Meeting of the Garden City Board of Library Trustees on Monday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Library’s small meeting room located on the lower level.

GCPL Book Sale on May 4 – 5 is a must!

The book sale will include silent auction baskets, such as this “Mothers’ Day’ Basket” (left) and “Long Island Specialties Basket” basket (right).

Whether shopping for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or unexpected treasures, the Garden City Public Library spring book sale is a must! You’ll find everything from bestselling novels, non-fiction.  art books, children’s books. cookbooks and more at the Garden City Public Library Spring Book Sale. But that’s not all! Enticing baskets will be auctioned off in a “silent auction.” View basket photographs and details and place early bids beginning Saturday, April 27 at the Friends Book sale area behind the Circulation Desk. Proceeds will support programs sponsored by the Friends of Garden City Library. The sale will be held two days:

Saturday, May 4:

• From 9:30–4:00, you will be able to buy wonderful gently used and some new books.

• Silent Auction bids on baskets can be made.

Sunday, May 5:

• From 1:00-3:00 book bargains continue.

• Silent auction basket bids close 3:00 Sunday, winners announced shortly afterwards.

Please note: book donations will pause starting April 26. Resumption date TBA.

All proceeds will be used by the Friends of the Garden City Library to support programs at the Garden City Public Library for children, young adults and adults, as well as the very popular Museum Passes and Monday Movie Matinees. The Friends of the Library is a volunteer organization that welcomes volunteers – please see the Friends tab, Membership, on the library website gardencitypl.org. The library is located at 60 Seventh St, Garden City, NY.

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News from the Garden City Public Library

Monday Movies

Monday Movies presented by the Friends of the Garden City Library at 1:30 p.m.:

May 2024

May 6 - “Seven Days in May,” 1964, 153 minutes

May 13 - “Cheaper by the Dozen,” 2003, 99 minutes

May 20 - “Postcards from the Edge,” 1990, 101 minutes

The 2024 Long Island Reads Pick for 2024 is ….

“Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World” by Christian Cooper

The Garden City Public Library will be holding a Book Discussion on May 9, 2024, at 10 a.m. in the small meeting room.  Registration is required on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).  Books are available to check out in the Adult Reference area.

Cooper tells the story of his extraordinary life leading up to the now infamous incident in Central Park and shows how a life spent looking up at the birds prepared him, in the most uncanny ways, to be a gay, Black man in America today.  From sharpened senses that work just as well at a protest as in a park to what a bird like the Common Grackle can teach about self-acceptance, “Better Living Through Birding” exults in the pleasure of a life in pursuit of the natural world and invites you to discover them yourself.

May

Programs

Crafts & Games Programs for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Small Meeting Room

Wednesday, May 15, from 7 p.m.–8 p.m.

Saturday,  June 1, from 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Friday, July 12, from 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Tuesday, August 6, from 7 p.m.–8 p.m.

Each session will feature a different craft, game or activity.  The activity will be determined closer to the date of each event.  Day Habs & Special Needs Groups are welcome with prior registration.   Individuals can also register to participate.

Registration is required on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).

If you would like your special needs group to participate, please register for only ONE of the five dates listed above.  You can register for an additional date if there is still room one week prior to the start of that program.  When registering please indicate the name of your Day Hab, how many special needs adults will be attending, and how many caregivers will also be attending.

If you are registering as an individual not associated with a Day Hab or Special Needs group, you can register for all five sessions!

Program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Smarter Social Security: Strategies to Optimize Spousal & Survivor Benefits with Daniel Mazola, CFA, CPA. Tuesday, May 7 from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

in the Small Meeting Room

Thinking of retiring?  This program will provide a broad overview of the Social Security retirement program while examining in detail spousal benefits and ways to optimize them.

Registration begins online on  Monday, April 29, 2024 at Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).

Contact Adult Services (516)742-8405 ext. 5236.

Lecture with Sal St. GeorgeFrom Bilko to M*A*S*H Thursday, May 16, from 1 – 2 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room

In a salute to the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, join adjunct professor and TV and film historian Sal St. George for an entertaining program celebrating some of television’s finest service comedies.  Sal will take an in-depth look at programs such as “The Phil Silvers Show,” “You’ll Never Get Rich,” McHale’s Navy” with Ernest Borgnine and Tim Conway, “Hogan’s Heroes” starring Bob Crane, “Gomer Pyle, USMC,” from Mayberry to the Marines starring Jim Nabors, and “Private Benjamin,” the TV adaption of the Goldie Hawn hit.  And, of course, Sal will examine the beloved characters and history of the 4077th on M*A*S*H.

No registration required.

Mary Maguire and the 50 Best Paintings in New York City

Thursday, May 23, from 1 – 2 p.m.

in the Large Meeting Room

Join Mary Maguire’s talk about the 50 best paintings in New York City.  From Giotto to Georgia O’Keefe — the spectrum of treasured paintings in New York City is unsurpassed.  This list of masterpieces that we will visit is totally subjective. It is compiled in the hopes that it will reconnect you with some of your own favorites as it introduces you to some new paintings that you might then be inspired to view in person.

No registration required.

Chess4Community: Play & Learn! Fridays from 10–11 a.m. in the First Floor Reference Area

Friday, June 28

Friday, July 26

Friday, August 30

Chess4Community is launching engaging chess sessions designed to bring together players from diverse ages and skill levels. Participants will be thoughtfully paired based on their playing experience, ensuring a balanced and competitive environment. Throughout these sessions, players will face off against equally matched opponents and receive valuable instruction, offering tailored advice and teaching new strategies and skills.

Registration is required.  You must register separately for each session you want to attend. Registration is online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org).  Please note that registration ends two days before each program.

Mothers looking for a hospital at which to give birth should consider the quality indicators used by U.S. News & World Report ® to determine institutions deemed High Performing for Maternity care.

Mount Sinai South Nassau is the only South Shore hospital to earn the rating of High Performing based on eight key measures:

• Reduced C-section delivery rates

• Low early elective delivery rates

• Low overall unexpected newborn complication rates

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• Low episiotomy rates

• Routine birthing-friendly practices

• Transparency on racial/ethnic disparities

If you want the best birthing experience for you and for your baby, look no further than Mount Sinai South Nassau.

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about the Promenades.  Maybe they don’t like seeing youngsters running around enjoying themselves or crowds of people of all ages being with their neighbors, old friends and classmates.

The Belmont Festival was always the prelude to the Friday Night Promenades which lead to the most lucrative evening and season for our businesses.  Isn’t this what our Trustees have been preaching, patronizing our local merchants?  If you would like to have the Promenade reinstated, please write a short letter to the GC News in support.

John Appelt

Attn: Fans of the dump

To the Editor:

For those who visit the Village Yard (a.k.a. “the Dump”), please discard your rubbish in the appropriate bin as

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

detailed on the new and much improved signage.  Please let us be thoughtful of our fellow recyclers and the dedicated team at the Yard.

Alison C. Parks

NY Senators in Washington

To the Editor:

Senator Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand are our representatives  in Washington for the past 25 and 15 years respectively. They are supposed to serve New Yorkers first, but  in reality, their first managerial prerogative is to adhere to their radical democratic/socialistic party’s policy. Have either of them ever voted on anything where you and I benefitted from? I can’t recall! Do you? If yes, please have the courtesy in referring to specifics. They are great in spending

MAYOR’S UPDATE

center. It’s a positive program for the residents of the Village.

Drug Takeback Day Results

The Garden City Police Department participated in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Officers collected 136 pounds of unwanted, unused and expired medications during their DEA Drug Take Back event held at GCPD Headquarters. Adelphi University Public Safety reported that they collected 39 pounds of medications. Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson states, “The Garden City Police Department and Drug Take Back Program helps reduce drug abuse and overdoses. It allows for the safe disposal of drugs instead of flushing, burying, or throwing them out in the garbage, which poses significant environmental and health risks.”

Officer receives Distinguished Service Award

On April 10, 2024, Commissioner Kennth Jackson presented Police Officer Nicholas Pumilia with the Nassau County Municipal Police Chiefs Association Distinguished Service Award for his contributions to the Department in his many functions, including patrol, community policing, and assistance to the detective unit. Since January 2003, Officer Pumilia has

been involved in 26 arrests for various offenses such as Burglary, DWI and Drug Possession. We congratulate Officer Pumilia and thank him for his dedicated service to this community.

Happening

in Garden City

Friday, May 3rd

7:30 p.m. Adelphi Jazz Ensemble Concert at Adelphi’s Westermann Stage Concert Hall. Must purchase ticket. Saturday, May 4th

8:30 a.m. (1-Mile Fun Run/Walk) and 9:00 a.m. (5K Run/Walk) GC Race

For A Cure at Garden City High School

9:30 - 4:00 p.m. Friends Book Sale and Silent Auction at the Library

Sunday, May 5th

9:30 - 4:00 p.m. Friends Book Sale and Silent Auction at the Library

Monday, May 6th

1:30 p.m. Movie Matinée: Seven Days in May at the Library

7:30 p.m. Library Board of Trustees Special Meeting in the Library’s small meeting room

Tuesday, May 7th

11:15 a.m. Chair Yoga with Maggie at the Senior Center

Thursday, May 9th

7:30 p.m. Board of Trustees Meeting at Village Hall and via Zoom

Tuesday, May 14th

5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Brandstetter Carroll Open House at the Casino

billions of dollars, which we don’t have, helping other countries to secure  their borders except ours which are wide open. Did either of them ever stand up to fight against the horrendous inflow of illegals into our country taking place for years? Just look at the sanctuary New York City, overrun by illegals! To no avail. It looks like it doesn’t exist.  I also want to refer to a quote Mr. Alexander Bolton made In The Hill, a none-partisan newspaper, on February 13, 2024. “Senator Schumer has rejected to bring a bill to the floor which includes next to  additional assistance for Ukraine money for tougher reforms at our southern border.”  What tops it all off, is the shenanigan Senator Schumer used to nullify  the impeachment procedure of Homeland  Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The House of Representatives impeached

him since he willfully and systematically refused to comply with the law and breached the public trust.

Both of our senators voted against impeachment. Thus the misery continues. The November election cannot come fast enough. To safe our country, we need a change in Washington. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand who is up for election must be voted out. We have an excellent replacement in Mike Sapraicone who comes from Uniondale, Long Island. He is no career politician, but a retired  first grade NYC detective and has overseen an impressive Squad Security business. Presently, the firm employs more than 600 security personnel. He is the right man at the right time!

Our country is at stake. You must go voting in November!

Heinz Mayer

THE OFFICE CAT

Vehicle scratched

Gas odor

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a residence for a natural gas odor on April 29th. Upon inspection, firefighters deemed the home safe.

Transformer issue

Police and fighters responded to Nassau Boulevard for a transformer issue on April 29th. Firefighters determined all was in order.

Arrest for lewd act

On April 30th Garden City Police arrested a 23-year-old male for allegedly committing a lewd act in a Rockaway Avenue driveway across from the Garden City High School athletic field. In addition, police say the man stole various items from a Petco in Garden City Park earlier in the day. He was charged with Public Lewdness and Petit Larceny. Garden City Officers had previously arrested the subject on April 16th on 2nd Street for Public Lewdness.

Arrest in hit and run

On April 30th Garden City Police arrested a motorist for allegedly leaving the scene of an auto accident that occurred on Stewart Avenue on April 29th.

Deep scratches were found on a vehicle parked in a private Franklin Avenue parking garage on April 30th.

Unsafe speed

A Rockaway Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and unsafe speed on April 30th.

Alarm error

On April 30th Garden City Police responded to a location for a medical alert alarm and determined it was set in error.

Burnt food

The GCFD and GCPD responded to Adelphi University on April 30th for a fire alarm that was activated by burnt food.

Overweight truck

On April 30th a Clinton Road truck driver was charged with driving an overweight vehicle and loose frame bolts.

Paychecks rerouted

On April 30th a victim reported that their identity was stolen, and his direct deposit paychecks were rerouted to an unknown bank account.

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April 29th.

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Board debates POAs role on Village website

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remove the POA links. Deputy Mayor Bruce Chester replied that about 30 months ago former Mayor Cosmo Veneziale decided to remove the POAs info.

“As we were elected (in March 2021) Cosmo was the first FABGC mayor. The feeling then, and I would concur with it now, is that the Property Owners’ Associations and the Community Agreement Party (CAP) are one in the same. It is a political party and they ran a very successful, good and intelligent campaign. When he took the POAs listings down, the FABGC board also said we did not want the (FABGC website) listing on the village site either. We have stuck to that,” Chester said.

Chester said that he believes that no political parties should be on the Village’s website. He asked a rhetorical question: “Do we want to have the Republican Party’s website listed on there?”

Trustee Muldoon commented that in his second trustees’ meeting as an official, he represents the view of a rookie. But although he was not involved in the prior decision, he was taken aback by Chester stating the POAs are a political party. He said the POAs themselves are not a registered political party. The mayor then replied, “They are political.”

Trustee Michele Harrington disagreed with Mayor Carter Flanagan’s comment, and she clarified that each of the POAs is a 501(c)3 nonprofit.

“POAs are civic organizations; they are not political parties. The CAP/ Community Agreement Party IS a political party and it’s separate from the

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POAs. FABGC is registered as a political party,” she said.

Deputy Mayor Chester challenged her position and asked if she could explain why the Eastern POA and Estates’ POA had their ‘Meet the Candidates’ events earlier this year where candidates of the CAP party presented, “but none of the FABGC candidates were invited.”

There was discord after his comment, as Trustee Judy Courtney said that invitations to FABGC candidates were extended, but declined by the candidates.

Trustee Harrington also said in the two prior years leading up to the 2022 and 2023 elections the FABGC candidates were invited by POAs but they declined those invitations.

Changes for village communications

During the discussion, Mayor Carter Flanagan said that the village will be enhancing its online portal.

“There is a lot of work to be done on our communications, and the Board needs to think about what our village website should be and how people can better interact with our website, and evaluate what information is most important and where that should be located on the website. This will be a big project ahead of us, and we might find that we need to hire a consultant to help us with it. I have trustees and volunteers I will be working with on communications and the website but that might become an expenditure,” she explained.

The mayor said within six months, and with the help of Trustee Judy Courtney and others, she is hoping the village will make “significant progress” on the website.

The ‘Welcome to Garden City’ page as it exists (as of late April) contained outdated links and information. Mayor Carter Flanagan cited it as one portion of many pieces on the website that need to be updated.

Regarding the political nature of POAs, Mayor Carter Flanagan said the debate could go on all night.

“I never thought the POAs were political growing up here, but when I decided to run for trustee I learned they were very much political and Garden City had a one-party system. It was nearly impossible to challenge and Trustee Torino was even a part of the initial challenges. The POAs do civics but I did recently sit in a Western POA meeting, in the front with a trustee candidate (Michael Sullivan) and one of the WPOA officers told the audience, ‘we have a (CAP) candidate that you have to vote for – Judy Courtney who lives in the East.’ With my experience from their meetings it is very hard to separate the CAP from the POAs,” she said.

Are Politics Prevailing?

Mayor Carter Flanagan also reviewed the history of the POAs as the pipeline that directly provided the Village of Garden City all its trustees and the mayor, “and every board and commission was filled by the POAs for many, many years.”

The mayor concluded, “I do not think it’s an appropriate vote to have – and I certainly will not be voting for this but if you want to vote to put listings and websites of all the political organizations on the website that would be one thing – this would be the same as myself asking for us to place FABGC on the village website.”

Following the vote in favor of listing the POA websites on the village site, Trustee Muldoon countered the mayor’s comment.

“The POAs and the Community Agreement Party is what this town was founded on for 100 years until FABGC came along. To say it’s a political party is incorrect though every organization is political to some degree. Here we have to be clear – is it (each POA) a political party or not?”

He emphasized the difference between every organization reflecting its political views and constituting a political party.

Trustee Finneran, following his lone abstention on the vote, commented at the April 18 meeting.

“I guess this vote allows us to consider putting other organizations up on the village website,” he said.

The mayor responded, “Garden City is a village we all love and care deeply about, and that’s why we are here on the dais together volunteering. We recognized the contributions of the Community Agreement and the POAs but I think we should also recognize the contributions of For a Better Garden City – an organization that opened up our village’s elections after a century. Now we are here and I’d like to look forward to where we can go from here.”

She added that the tone of the March 2024 election was “divisive and not great for our community.” The goal looking ahead, with only one month of the new Board working together, will be focusing on common goals and improving every aspect of village life.

“Maybe the way forward is recognizing the contributions of both groups to clear our path forward,” the mayor said.

Recreation program earns merit award

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cooking nights, pickleball, yoga and holiday-themed evenings for Garden City’s Adult Special Needs community.

“One aspect of the program which makes it even more “special” is that the employees who plan and staff the program all volunteer to work on it – nobody is just assigned, so the level of supervision is always extraordinary,” Mr. Blake said. “The program is very near and dear to the residents, and something that the Department is extremely proud of.”

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Recreation Attendant Camryn Casey and Recreation Supervisor Felicia Lovaglio with the Program of Merit Award.

Time-Traveling through Strasbourg in France’s Alsace-Lorraine

Staying over in the historic city of Strasbourg in France’s AlsaceLorraine region, means that you can go out in the early morning, before the daytrippers crowd the streets, and soak in the atmosphere.

I walk through Tanners Row, which in this early morning hour, is peaceful. A guy on a bike rides through, a reminder that this is still a neighborhood, a community.

I go to explore Strasbourg’s Les Ponts Couverts and the Vauban Dam, located a short distance from each other.

Les Ponts Couverts (covered bridges) are three bridges spanning the River Ill, dominated by three imposing square towers, vestiges of the 13th-century city walls. A bit further, there’s a fourth tower nicknamed “the executioner’s tower.”

While I fruitlessly look for covered bridges, I finally realize that they were replaced in 1865 by these stone bridges without a roof (so not covered),where I am standing. As I observe the beautiful views from the bridge, a fellow tells me you can walk on the Panoramic Terrace on top of the Vauban Dam – in fact, the views from there are spectacular.

A short walk from the bridge is the Vauban Dam. “The Great Lock” was built between 1686 and 1700 based on plans of Louix XIV’s military engineer, Vauban. Built with 13 arches, it was constructed so that they could flood part of the city to

detail where to find the highlights. The Museum of Fine Arts presents a fascinating overview of European painting up to 1870. Located on the first floor of the Palais Rohan, the museum offers a tour through the centuries and schools: Italian and Flemish Primitives (Giotto, Memling); Renaissance and Mannerism (Botticelli, Raphael, Veronese, Lucas de Leyde, El Greco); Baroque, Naturalism and Classicism in the 17th and 18th centuries (Rubens, Vouet, Zurbarán,  La Belle Strasbourgeoise de Largillière, Canaletto, Tiepolo, Goya); 19th century (Delacroix, Chassériau, Corot, Courbet).

defend against an enemy attack. It is fascinating to walk through – some sculptures just hanging about gathering cobwebs - but most marvelous is a rooftop terrace, laid out in 1965, which you can walk over for a spectacular panoramic view of the old city.

From here, you can see the fingers of the River Ill coming together below you. (Pro tip: though amazing to see in the morning light, you are looking into the sun – the reflections on the water are amazing – but check it out in the late afternoon.)

Palais Rohan

One of the many jewels of Strasbourg is the Palais Rohan. Constructed between 1732 and 1742 from blueprints by Robert deCotte, First Architect to the King, it was built for Cardinal Armand-Gaston de Rohan-Soubise, Prince-Bishop

of Strasbourg, modeled after Paris’ grand mansions.

Following the French Revolution, the palace became the Emperor’s royal residence, and after 1870, a museum. Today, the Palais Rohan houses three stellar museums: the Archeological Museum, the Museum of Decorative Arts and the Fine Arts Museum – just walking through the palace to the various rooms where the exhibits are displayed is a phenomenal experience.

(I have to rush through in the couple of hours before I need to get to the Regent Petit France Hotel where we are getting picked up for the European Waterways canal cruise aboard the Panache. It would have been better to have four hours.)

The art and artifacts are gorgeously presented in an exquisite palace. Definitely follow the helpful “My First Visit...” brochures which

Among the highlights is La Belle Strasbourgeoise, from 1703, a portrait of a woman from one of Strasbourg’s important families in the time of Louis XIV with her imposing two-cornered hat in black lace, painted by one of the best portrait painters of the time, Nicolas de Largilliere. Though the woman has never been identified, the painting has become a symbol of the museum, much as the Mona Lisa is to Le Louvre.

Museum of Decorative Arts is set in the historical apartments –so you visit the chambers of the King and the Bishop-Prince, with exceptional examples of “the princely style of life under the monarchy.” It continues into the wing of the old stables with a tour of rooms housing decorative arts collections tracing the diversity and development of applied arts in Strasbourg from 1681 to 1870 - world-famous Hannong ceramics, furnishings, sculpture and

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GOING PLACES, NEAR

& FAR....

Time-Traveling through Strasbourg in France’s Alsace-Lorraine

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paintings, timepieces, metalwork, silver and goldsmith art, and a selection of mechanical toys from the Tomi Ungerer Foundation.

The most intriguing section is the Chamber of the Bishops – the suite of rooms forming the King’s apartments. Originally, there would have been portraits of bishops but in 1793, the paintings were burned by revolutionaries who replaced them with allegorical figures of the Civic Virtues, which is what we see today. One of the paintings dates from the First French Empire and displays the monogram of Napoleon I and the Empress Josephine.

Among the notable occupants of the King’s bedchamber were Louix XV, himself, who stayed here in October 1744, and the Daughines Marie-Josephe de Saxe in 1747 and Marie-Antoinette in 1770. The wood paneling is among the masterpieces of the French Rocaille style. Elaborately stylized shell-like, rocklike, and scroll motifs, Rocaille is one of the more prominent aspects of the Rococo style of architecture and decoration that developed in France during the reign of King Louis XV (1715–74).

Here, there is a disorienting melding of the old with the new: You go through the Royal Suite - bedchamber, Assembly Room which have been complemented with anachronistic modern art displays.

Seeing my interest, the guide directs me to a room with clockworks – the cock clock originates from the first astronomical clock dating from the 14th century of the Strasbourg Cathedral; in the center of the room are parts of the second astronomical clock designed in the 16th century by mathematician Conrad Dasypodius.

I visit a room that originally was the Prince-Bishops’ bedchamber, but when it was refurbished in the Imperial peri-

Louis XV is said to have slept in this bedchamber during his visit to Strasbourg in 1744 and Marie -Antoinette in 1770 © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

od, the bedchamber became Emperor Napoleon’s Morning room and the antechamber of the Prince-Bishop became a small dining room. The decoration was damaged during bombing in 1944.

The entire Palais Rohan is an exhibit of decorative arts – it was built by Armand Gaston, Prince de Rohan Soubise, Bishop of Strasbourg from 17041713 who initiated the work. He wanted a building in the style of the Chateau at Versailles and commissioned plans from the King’s chief architect, Robert de Cotte. Construction, decoration and furnishing lasted from 1732-1742.

Archaeological Museum , the oldest of Strasbourg’s museums, was founded in the 18th century. It is fabulous. Housed in the basement of the Palais Rohan, the diversity and wide chronological range of the artifacts on display make it one of the most important archaeological museums in France.

The Archeological Museum has fascinating exhibits that date back, remarkably, from 600,000 BC through the early Middle Ages (800 A.D.) You get

insights into the daily life of Paleolithic hunters and the first neolithic farmers, Bronze Age and Iron Age burials, the everyday life of Gallo-Romans, and jewelry and weapons unearthed from Frankish and Atamanic graves.

Among the highlights: A chariot for traveling through the world of the dead, taken from tombs of Celtic princes from the Iron Age (750BC-050 BC). And you can see the oldest tool in Eastern France – a chopper made of rock used for slicing or scraping, that was found at Achenheim and dated about 600,000 B.C. There is also a funeral headstone of a Gallo-Roman farming couple wearing their everyday clothes, that dates from the late 3rd Century A.D.

Palais Rohan, 2 place du Chateau Strasbourg, +33 (0) 3 68 98 50 00, www. musees.strasbourg.eu.

Musée Historique de la Ville de Strasbourg

After returning from the canal cruise aboard the Panache and before taking the afternoon train back to Paris,

Using the Right Lawn Weedkiller

BY: JEFF RUGG

Q: I wanted my landscaper to use a weed and feed type of fertilizer on my lawn for several kinds of weeds. He said that it wasn’t a good idea as it could kill my trees and shrubs. He wants to use a spray liquid weedkiller, but I am afraid that it will drift onto my flower beds. We are at an impasse. What do you think of these two methods?

A: I have several thoughts. First, you are both right. Herbicides are designed to kill plants. There are differences between grasses and nongrasses that can be exploited to allow weedkillers to

work and not harm the grass. However, the chemicals that work on nongrasses work on all plants that are not grass. Herbicides that are for lawn weeds are often overused. They are sometimes used when there aren’t even weeds to treat. They are often used incorrectly and at the wrong time, especially by homeowners who have no training. Lawn care professionals are often required to take tests and be licensed, so in theory, they should apply the chemicals properly.

Before buying any herbicide, read the directions on the label to see if you can use, store and dispose of the pack-

I find my way down this really colorful street off Cathedral Square (that’s saying something in Strasbourg) to the Historical Museum of the City of Strasbourg. It is also not to be missed (and try to see early in your visit).

You wouldn’t believe that the museum, founded in 1920, is housed in what was the Grande Boucherie (the city’s slaughterhouse) built 1587-1588; it was renovated and reopened in 2013.

Entering the Musée Historique de la Ville de Strasbourg is like entering a time machine that transports you to exciting, dramatic periods of France’s history: Gutenberg’s printing press and the rise of a printing/publishing industry in Strasbourg, and what that meant. The French Revolution. The 1870 Commune Revolt. World War I. The Nazi Occupation and resistance. The museum offers an engaging tour lets you discover nine centuries of Strasbourg’s existence through 1700 works on display –paintings, artifacts, possessions - and interactive and digital devices.

I don’t even remember how many hours I spent here – the displays are really captivating.

(Information and portal to collections: https://en.musees.strasbourg. eu/museums)

More information at https://www. strasbourg.info and https://www.visitstrasbourg.fr

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aging properly. If not, then don’t buy it. Read the label each time you use the product to be sure you are applying it properly, at the right rate, at the right time and safely. The right time to apply the weedkilling component may not be the right time to apply the fertilizer component on some lawns.

Tree and shrub roots grow away from the trunk several times farther than the branches. If the weed and feed label says to not apply it within the tree root zone, then don’t do it. Most plant roots grow in

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Ken Jeong tells college graduates: “find your passion”

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

Someone who graduated from both college and medical school is Ken Jeong. He has given a few commencement addresses and has lots of advice for those newly graduated students. Now working as a stand-up comedian and an actor, Jeong has an interesting background.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, on July 13, 1969, Kendrick Kang-Joh Jeong is the son of South Korean immigrant parents D.K. and Young Jeong. He and his family moved to North Carolina at age four and was raised in Greensboro, N.C.

Jeong attended Walter Hines Page High School, where he was elected to the student council and played violin in the school orchestra. He graduated in 1986 at the age of 16 and later went on to receive Greensboro’s Youth of the Year award for his achievements.

Ken Jeong began pursuing acting while a sophomore at Duke University. He briefly considered majoring in drama while continuing his pre-med coursework. He graduated from Duke in 1990 and obtained his M.D. at the UNC at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 1995. The summer before attending medical school, he took theater classes at the University of California-Los Angeles.

While doing his residency in internal medicine in New Orleans, Jeong moonlighted as a comedian. He always loved theater and comedy so being in the entertainment business was what he felt drawn to. Some people encouraged Jeong to pursue comedy especially NBC president Brandon Tartikoff and Improv comedy club founder Budd Friedman, but Jeong was still deciding whether comedy or medicine should be his full-time job.

Moving to Los Angeles in 1998, Jeong practiced medicine for seven years as an internal medicine physician at the Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical Center. After a long day at the

office, Jeong says he would take to the stage and perform comedy routines as a way to blow off some steam.

He has said that many doctors have golf as a hobby but he wasn’t interested in playing golf. He was always interested in comedy. He kept his hobby a secret, never letting on to his patients that he was funny. It was important to be serious as a doctor so he focused on that. In the end, however, being a fulltime doctor didn’t make him happy so in time he changed careers.

Doing stand-up at The Improv and the Laugh Factory comedy clubs led to several TV appearances, including NBC’s “The Office,” FOX’s “MADtv,” HBO’s “Entourage” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”

In 2002, Jeong appeared on Comedy Central’s “Comic Groove.” Jeong was also on “Kims of Comedy.”

In 2007 Jeong made his film debut in Judd Apatow’s “Knocked Up” as Dr. Kuni and that was his breakout performance. From that point forward he was able to transition from medicine into a full-time career in the entertainment industry. Jeong gave up practicing medicine 17 years ago and chose to be an actor. Although Jeong no longer works as a physician, he maintains his medical license in California and has assisted with medical emergencies during performances and on-set.

Ken Jeong met his future wife, Tran Ho, in 2002 at a singles mixer for doctors. They were both working as doctors at the same Los Angeles hospital. Tran, who is Vietnamese-American, was working in family medicine and he was in internal medicine with a focus on adults. There was a doctors’ night out, a happy hour at a bar for the single doctors in their late 20s and early 30s, and Jeong and Tran Ho started talking.

They clicked and Jeong liked the fact that Tran made him laugh. He says that she has a good sense of humor and that they bonded over their love of comedy.

“You don’t meet a lot of people in

medicine, much less date them, who like that, but we had that in common,” Jeong said. The couple married in September 2004 and their twin daughters, Alexa and Zooey, were born in 2007. They have different personalities and Zooey in particular loves comedy. Jeong and his family live in Calabasas, Calif.

Jeong credits his wife for pushing him to pursue a career in acting full time. After a few minor roles throughout the early 2000s, his career changed dramatically after being in “Knocked Up.”

“I was happy just being the doctor from ‘’Knocked Up,’ much less what happened after. ‘The Hangover’ changed my life from black-and-white to Technicolor. I had filmed ‘Knocked Up’ during a vacation week. My wife was like a good college coach telling the star player it was time to go pro. She knew I had the secret ambition to want to act full time I just didn’t know if I could do this full time. It was really my wife’s confidence in me that encouraged me to do this as a full-time job. I owe my whole career to her.”

Ken Jeong told the graduates of

UNC Greensboro in May 2019 at the Greensboro Coliseum, “I encourage you, good times and bad, keep moving, keep finding your passion. I honestly say to every single soul in this coliseum: If I can do this, and if I can do what I want, so can you. You have the light and the future and the universe ahead of you.”

Ken Jeong has also told graduates:

“I honestly have one simple message, and it’s something that you guys already know. The only thing I have to offer in life is my passion.

“I think that’s the only thing that keeps me going, is passion in life, is passion in what I do professionally.

“I’m looking at every single student here. Find your passion. And if you’ve found your passion, as you graduate, let that evolve.

“If you forget anything I say right now… Find your passion …

“Never give up, never close the door on your life, always persist. People ask me all the time, what is your key to success? Is it talent? No. Is it luck? No. Is it even being smart? No, the key to success is persistence.”

A GREENER VIEW

Using the Right Lawn Weedkiller

the top foot of soil where they can get water and air. Tree and shrub roots are intermingled with lawn grass roots. If the herbicide can contact the weed roots, it can contact the tree and shrub roots.

The herbicides used in weed and feed products will damage trees and shrubs when they contact the roots. If the trees are big, the damage may not be much, but it can accumulate over time as more product is applied.

How many weeds are in the lawn? Why are there weeds in the lawn? Lawn grasses are incredible. They are basically bonsai. Unmowed lawn grasses will grow to about 2 feet tall, but we mow them to 2 inches tall. Then we walk and run all over them, compacting the soil. Unmowed grass has enough leaves to grow a large, deep root system. Mowed grass has a small root system that has a hard time gathering water and nutrients. Grass grows best in full sun, but we plant it under trees and in the shade of buildings. Many weed species can

grow in shade, in compacted soil, without much water and few nutrients.

If your lawn area has a hard time growing grass, then maybe it is better to switch to other plants that don’t need to use weed and feed products. If there are only a few weeds, then why treat the whole lawn area to a weed and feed when a spot spray on the individual weeds would work? Of course, the spray needs to be applied following the label directions, including how much wind there is so that it doesn’t drift away from the intended target.

Read the label of all herbicides to see if there is more than one ingredient. Some products have one hebicide to kill plants quickly and another ingredient that prevents new plants from growing for six months. Will that latter ingredient harm the plant roots over a longer time frame?

Email questions to Jeff Rugg at info@greenerview.com.

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Public Employees Are NOT Being Cheated by Offsets

BY TOM MARGENAU

A month or so ago, I wrote a column about people who mistakenly think they are being cheated by the Social Security Administration out of benefits they believe they are due.

But one group I didn’t mention in that column are the biggest complainers of all: public employees such as teachers and police officers in certain states, many of whom don’t even pay into Social Security in the first place. (The rules about which public employees pay into Social Security can change from one state to another.) Some gripe that they are being cheated out of spousal benefits on a husband’s or wife’s Social Security account. Others complain that any Social Security benefits they earn from a side job are reduced unfairly.

Their complaints center around two laws. One is called the “government pension offset,” or GPO. The other is called the “windfall elimination provision,” or WEP. Before I explain what these rules are all about, I’ve got to give some background.

When Social Security laws were enacted in the 1930s, Congress felt that they could not force a federal pension plan (Social Security) on state and local governments. So they gave them the option of joining Social Security or not. Most did. But some did not. And still today, about 10% of all workers, mostly in state and local jobs in the public sector, are not covered by Social Security. (Those are the teachers and police officers -- along with other state and local employees -- I mentioned earlier.)

Also, federal government employees were initially not covered by Social Security because they had their own pension system in place before Social Security came along. All federal employees hired since 1983 pay into Social Security. However, there are still some old feds out there (hired before 1983) who are not in Social Security.

Folks who spend the bulk of their careers in jobs not covered by Social Security are potentially subject to a couple of offsets that impact either their own Social Security benefit (based on Social Security-covered work they did outside of their regular job) or any benefits they potentially might be due from their spouse’s Social Security record. There always has been a great deal of confusion and an awful lot of misinformation about those offsets.

As I mentioned above, one offset is the WEP. This is the one that impacts your own Social Security benefit. The other is the GPO, and it reduces any spousal benefits you might be due.

The key to understanding WEP is to realize that the word “social” in Social Security means something. Unlike private and other public sector pension plans, there are social goals built into the Social Security program. One of those goals is to raise the standard of living of lower-income workers in retirement. This is accomplished through a benefit formula that is designed to give lower paid work-

ers a better deal than their more highly paid counterparts. Very low-paid workers could get a Social Security benefit that represents up to 90% of their earnings. This percentage is known as a “replacement rate.” People with average incomes (the middle class) generally get a 40% replacement rate. Higher income people get a rate around 30%.

The problem is that people who spend the bulk of their working lives not paying into Social Security are automatically treated as low-income people by the Social Security Administration’s computers. That’s because there are “zeros” on their Social Security earnings record for every year they spent in their non-Social Security job. SSA’s records won’t show they were actually working at the other job and earning another pension. Instead, their Social Security earnings record simply shows gaps in their work history. So when figuring their Social Security retirement benefit, SSA’s computers automatically use the formula intended to compensate a lower-income person.

But teachers, police officers, firefighters and other government employees generally can be classified as people with average incomes, so they should get the same Social Security replacement rate paid to all middle-class workers. That’s why a modified formula is used to refigure their benefits and give them the proper -- and fair -- replacement rate. If you’re an employee affected by this law, that modified formula takes you from the 90% (poor person’s) replacement rate to the 40% (middle-class person’s) replacement rate, thus usually reducing estimated benefits by about half.

Most career teachers and government employees generally have just barely over the qualifying 40 quarters (10 years) of Social Security-covered work. But if you have 30 or more years of “substantial” Social Security earnings, the windfall provision won’t apply, and your benefit will not be reduced. If you have between 20 and 29 years of substantial earnings, your Social Security benefit will be only partially reduced. A chart giving a year-by-year breakdown of what the government considers substantial earnings is in my book, “Social Security: Simple and Smart.”

The other rule that so many people misunderstand is the GPO. In a nutshell, that law says that an amount equal to twothirds of a non-Social Security-covered pension must be deducted from any Social Security dependent’s benefits a person might be due. In effect, the law prevents most folks who work at jobs not covered by Social Security from collecting benefits as a wife, widow, husband or widower from a spouse’s Social Security record.

What these people don’t realize is that the government pension offset law simply treats them in the same way that all other working people have always been treated. For example, if a woman who worked at a job that was covered by Social Security gets a Social Security retirement pension,

that pension has always offset any spousal benefits she might have been due. Before the GPO law went into effect, people getting a non-Social Security pension were the only working people in this country who could get their own retirement pension AND a full dependent’s benefit from Social Security.

And the GPO law actually gives these people a bit of a break. Social Security retirement pensions offset spousal benefits dollar for dollar. But a non-Social Security retirement pension causes only a three-

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Staying in touch is the answer to future profitability

Long Island is still on “FIRE” with a multitude of cash purchasers as well as those that have commitment letters from their lenders. However “cash is still king” and still rules in the world of real estate transactions.

I received $35,000 over the asking price on a property in Levittown last week, which actually “shocked” the Trustee of the Estate. I had sold the owner’s previous home 10 years ago, but she had recently passed away. But I had stayed in touch over the years.

One of the most crucial and critical thing that I have learned, absorbed and practiced over 42+ years, was to “stay in Touch” with current and past clients. I learned this while performing this most important facet in growing my previous business of landscape design, licensed and certified and professional lawn-tree and shrub applicator, and our irrigation and carpet cleaning divisions. It is just as significant and far reaching today as it was 30+ years ago.

Your current and past clients referrals are truly the life-blood of every successful business and without this simple task of keeping and staying in touch; one will never scale one’s business to attain its “optimum lucrative and profitable level.” Yes, it does take a “1 minute manager” a book written by Kenneth H. Blanchard written in 1982, and still very current today; in order to accomplish this feat. But it can be learned and adapted with specific conditioning through one’s concerted efforts, disciplined actions and the sacrifice of a commodity that is irretrievable, unrecoverable and you can not create it, your valuable time! By understanding these 6 concepts from my pending copyrighted S.A.C.E.D.S.© formula can assist in scaling your business to potentially earn a $100,000 the very first year.

What many in the real estate industry still don’t do sufficiently is to “stay

in touch” and follow up on a regular basis, with their current and especially their past clients. When is the last time to you called your past clients? It is as simple as making short and concise videos to say hello, email or video text, snail mail or a short notes.

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

Maybe deliver a bag of bagels for your Jewish clients after the holidays. Providing an inspirational book for Kwanza to your black clients. Celebrating “Diwali” (also known as Deepavali), celebrating the “Festival of Lights” with a sweet treat or food or small gift for your Indian past clients. Lastly, Ramadan began this year on March 10th and finished on April 10th and was 1 month of fasting, celebrated by the Muslim community. A small gift or some sweets on Eid, the day after Ramadan finishes would be appropriate, again staying in touch with your clients. In 2025, it begins on February 28 and ends on Saturday, March 29 at sundown, so you should add it to your calendar.

Back in February, the Long Island Board of Realtors held an event for the Lunar New Year, celebrating the Year of the Dragon at New Fun Restaurant in Great Neck. The Village of Great Neck Plaza also celebrated the holiday, with another event that our Mayor Ted Rosen hosted with all the participants. Being involved in these types of events goes a long way, in showing your clients that “nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care and know.” By participating in these celebrations it provides the evidence and proof that all your clients and their cultures are important to you. This will form a strong bond between you and your current, past and future clients.

SOCIAL SECURITY AND YOU

Continued from previous page for-two offset. In other words, for each $3 you get in a teacher’s or other noncovered pension, you lose only $2 from Social Security spousal benefits.

Due to the space constraints of my column, this has been a very simplified explanation of some very complicated laws. To learn more about the WEP and GPO, I have an entire chapter devoted to these provisions in my guidebook.

If you have a Social Security question, Tom

It is extremely important to notate the holiday dates in one’s calendar for the varied cultures that you have previously completed transactions with. If you haven’t stayed present with your past clientele, maybe it’s time to re-establish some rapport and build back those most crucial and critical relationships. Your business doesn’t stop after you were paid at the closing of the transaction. It actually continues into the future by creating advocates and communicating and staying in touch for your most valuable and cherished referrals. This will enable you to grow, enhance and scale your business to greater profitability.

Hoping you and your Family, Friends, and Business associates have a Healthier, Safer, Happier and more Lucrative 2024!

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BY: MARY HUNT

7 Clever Ways to Build a Cash Stash

While a lot of us believe we’re saving money when we buy things on sale, it’s not true unless we actually save the difference between the regular price and the sale price. That could be stopping at the bank on the way home from the store and actually depositing the amount of money we didn’t spend in a savings account -- or some other equally effective method to really, truly save money!

When you buy things on sale, you aren’t really saving money, you’re just spending less than you might have. Hopefully, today’s selection of great reader tips will give you a few new ways to save money that you’ve not thought of before.

BUCK BANK. Every $1 bill is marked with a letter to the left of George Washington. I save bills that have either of my initials on them. I put away over $300 in $1 bills over the past year, and I used it as my spending money when I visited relatives in California recently. Thanks to my stash, I enjoyed my visit without using my credit card, and it was so satisfying! -- Elsie B., Ohio

FIVE SPOT. I save all $5 bills because there are fewer of them than $1 bills, but they add up to more money. I learned that from my friend, who saved $2,000 for a Florida vacation by hiding her $5 bills. -- Donna, Wisconsin

CHANGE JUG. My husband and I

have a 5-gallon plastic water bottle in the bedroom. Every night, we empty our pockets into the jug. It is now one-quarter full. About four months ago, we emptied the full jug and took it to the bank. To our surprise, we had $2,134.42. We were able to pay down one of our credit cards with the money. With our next full jug, we are planning a vacation. We won’t need to empty our savings account for our getaway! -- Barbara V., New Jersey

MULTI-TASKER. I save all my change. After it accumulates, I count and roll it in the evenings when I watch TV. I could take it to the bank and put it through their change-counting machine, but the bank would get a percentage of it. This way, I’m doing something useful while watching TV, and I get to turn it in for cash when I need it. -- E., Ohio

GROCERY ROUTINE. My husband and I always shop for groceries with the sale flyer and coupons (both paper and digital). We rarely purchase items that aren’t on sale or don’t have a coupon for a discount. After each shopping trip, I

BY CHARLYN FARGO

With our health, it’s the little decisions that make a big difference over time.

A new study finds that the little decision of choosing olive, canola or corn oil over butter or margarine can help prevent chronic disease.

The study, published in the BMC Med on April 15, 2021, followed more than 521,000 participants, ages 50-71 years, from the National Institutes of Health-AARP Diet and Health Study. Researchers tracked

collect the register tapes and clip them together. At the end of each month, I add up my total savings from sales and coupons, which are listed on every receipt. Then I

write a check for that amount and deposit it into our savings account. By writing a check once a month, you can really see the savings you earn from grocery sales and coupons. If you just put the savings from each trip in your pocket, it gets wasted on unnecessary things. -- Elaine K., email

CHECKING CUSHION. In my checkbook, instead of deducting or adding the exact amount of each transaction, I round up or round down. If a transaction was a debt of $13.06, I deduct $14. Because I use my checking account so much, this adds up quickly. I have managed to save hundreds of dollars this way. I keep a periodic running total of the actual amount in a separate area of my register. Currently, I have about a $350 cushion in my checking account because of this. -- Jannaya, email

Cooking Oils Versus Butter

cooking oil and fat consumption using a validated food frequency questionnaire and tracked mortality.

Over 16 years, 129,328 deaths were documented. Intakes of butter and margarine were associated with higher total mortality, while intakes of canola and olive oil were related to lower total mortality. Butter consumption was positively associated with cancer mortality.

The researchers found substituting corn oil, canola oil or olive oil for equal amounts of butter and margarine was related to lower all-cause mortality and mortality from certain causes, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, respiratory disease and Alzheimer’s disease.

It’s amazing that a simple switch from solid fats to liquid can make such a difference. It’s a seemingly small step to saute a chicken breast or roast vegetables in oil instead of butter.

Make those small changes and your heart will thank you.

Q and A

Q: When it comes to gardening,

CREATE A HABIT. I know a habit is something you do without much thought. Saving money by setting up automatic transfers from my checking account to my savings has truly become a wonderful new habit. Once I set it up at my bank, I felt the “loss” from my checking account but only for a few weeks. Then it’s like I forgot about it! It’s so easy because there are no deposit slips to fill out, branches to visit or cash withdrawals required. I can just check my balance online from time to time and watch my money stash (emergency fund) grow. -- Suzanne, Tennessee

Thanks to all my readers who share their best ideas for saving time and money. By following their basic steps, you’ll be able to put money into an emergency fund for when you need it.

Mary invites you to visit her at EverydayCheapskate.com, where this column is archived complete with links and resources for all recommended products and services. Mary invites questions and comments at https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/contact/, “Ask Mary.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a frugal living blog, and the author of the book “DebtProof Living.”

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spring is the season for those cool-loving crops like lettuce, spinach, carrots and radishes. But what can you do with radishes, and are they good for you?

A: Radishes come in quite the variety: spicy to mild, small to long, round to straight, red to white to multicolored. A half-cup of sliced, raw radishes contains around 10 calories, 2 grams carbohydrates and 1 gram fiber. While radishes do not contain much protein, fat or sodium, they do have vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, folate, potassium and calcium. Radishes store best in the refrigerator for one to two weeks, but they don’t freeze well due to their high-water content, according to the University of Illinois Extension. Try pickling them, or just slicing, dicing, shredding and eating. You can also saute them. (See recipe below.)

RECIPE

Have you ever tasted a cooked radish?

Here’s a recipe to try from the University of Illinois Extension. It’s a quick, easy, healthy side dish to celebrate spring’s flavors.

SAUTEED RADISHES

Servings: 4

1 tablespoon olive, corn or canola oil

1 to 2 bunches radishes (about 1 pound with tops), trimmed and each cut into quarters or halves if small

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped Heat oil in nonstick 12-inch skillet over low-medium heat. Add radishes, salt and pepper to skillet. Cook 14-15 minutes or until radishes are fork-tender and lightly browned. Remove skillet from heat. Toss radishes with dill, and transfer to serving bowl.

Per serving: 45 calories; 1 gram protein; 4 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams fat; 2 grams dietary fiber.

Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois, and the current president of the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. For comments or questions, contact her at charfarg@aol.com or follow her on Twitter @NutritionRD. .

BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of May 5-12, 2024

Over my nearly 50-year astronomy career, I’ve read more than a few books on the subject. If you asked me to name my favorite, you might be surprised to learn it isn’t even an astronomy book but rather an inspirational and romantic autobiography by the late Leslie Peltier, amateur astronomer extraordinaire.

Peltier’s charming book “Starlight Nights” recounts passionately his love for stargazing and how, as a wide-eyed child one spring, he read about -- and met -- his very first star.

“According to the descriptive text,” he writes, “Vega, at that very hour in the month of May, would be rising in the northeastern sky. I took the open book outside, walked around to the east side of the house, glanced once more at the diagram by the light that came through the east window of the kitchen, looked up toward the northeast and there, just above the plum tree blooming by the well, was Vega. And there she had been all the springtimes of my life, circling around the pole with her five attendant stars, fairly begging for attention, and I had never seen her.

“Now I knew a star!”

What a marvelous experience for anyone, young or old, to learn their first star, but Peltier’s lyrical writing makes it even more magical. And if you’ve never met Vega, this would be a great week to do so. The star is again making its appearance over the northeastern horizon after dark, just as it did for young Peltier so many decades ago.

Meeting a star, though, is just the beginning. Getting to know it can be even more fun. Vega, for example, is the brightest star in the small constellation Lyra (the harp) and is also the brightest of the three outlining the huge summertime asterism known as the Summer Triangle.

STARGAZERS

The Return of Vega

You may notice Vega seems to twinkle more than other stars. That’s because when a star hangs low in the sky, its light must pass through six times more of the Earth’s turbulent atmosphere than it does when it shines high overhead.

Vega has more than twice the size and mass -- and produces about 40 times the power -- of our sun. As a result, we expect it will exhaust its fuel in only onetenth of the time, making its predicted life span only about one billion years.

Another interesting fact about Vega is that it someday will replace Polaris as our North Star. This happens because our planet wobbles like a spinning top over about 25,800 years. The result is that, between

A.D. 13,000 and 14,000, Vega will move to within only six degrees of the north celestial pole.

When you see Vega, you’ll be looking in the direction that our sun and solar system are racing at about 12 miles per second. Don’t lose sleep over this, though; there’s no chance of a collision. Vega lies about 25 light-years from us (some 150 trillion miles), so it would take us nearly 4,000 centuries to travel that distance.

I hope you’ll follow Peltier’s lead this spring and get out to meet the amazing star Vega!

Visit Dennis Mammana at dennismammana.com.

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That’s the Way the Ball Bounces

BY: TRACY BECKERMAN

“I saw you throwing the ball for the dog outside this morning,” I said to my husband. He was making himself some eggs while the dog lay panting on the floor.

“I did!” he said enthusiastically.

“You used the wrong ball,” I said, walking past him to pet the panting dog.

“What do you mean?”

“You threw the green ball that has the treats inside,” I said. “You’re supposed to throw the yellow ball with no treats.”

“What are you, the Fetch Police?” he said as he flipped his omelet.

“No, but when you use the green ball, the treats inside get dirt and dog drool all over them.”

He shook his head at me. “I don’t understand. Don’t the treats get

dog drool all over them when the dog eats them?”

“Yes. But this is dirty dog drool.”

“Is there such a thing as clean dog drool?” he asked.

“I’m serious.”

“I’m not going to stop using the green ball,” he said defiantly. “It has a better bounce than the yellow ball, and he likes to catch it on the bounce.”

I glared at him.

“BUT THEN YOU HAVE TO WASH IT, AND IT RUINS THE TREATS INSIDE!” I bellowed. I stormed out of the room, then stopped, turned and yelled over my shoulder, “AND THEY’RE ORGANIC!”

I shouldn’t belittle the importance of this topic. The dog’s favorite toy is the green rubber ball with the treats inside. When he pushes it across the floor with his nose, the treats will come

out of a hole on each end. According to the dog toy people, this is supposed to be very intellectually stimulating for dogs, which would mean at least one-third of the family was being intellectually stimulated while the other two-thirds were fighting over dog balls.

The problem was, when my husband threw the green ball outside, it would get filthy and the treats inside would also get filthy. Then he’d wash the ball, and the treats inside would then be filthy and wet, and they wouldn’t come out when the dog pushed his ball across the floor. Then I’d have to fish out the dirty, wet treats from a little hole in the ball with my pinky finger and be really annoyed because, clearly, this is the most pressing issue on the planet right now.

I stewed in the other room for a while but then realized it would be best if we

tried to be adults and worked out our ball issues.

“Honey, I’m sorry I barked at you about the dog balls,” I said as I came back in the room. “It’s stupid. And really, I’m just thankful that, with everything that’s going on in the world, we have each other.”

“And I’m thankful for you, too,” he said, then kissed me. “The dog has a lot to be thankful for, too.”

“Why’s that?” I said.

He smiled. “At least he has two balls.”

Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller, “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com.

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with food Chicken Flautas

Cinco de Mayo is a relatively insignificant holiday on the Mexican calendar. However, among Americans, Cinco de Mayo has become an opportunity to celebrate Mexican culture and cuisine. Each year on May 5, many Cinco de Mayo celebrants toast with their favorite agave-based beverage (typically tequila) and dine on Mexican specialties. Visiting a Mexican restaurant may be a large part of Cinco de Mayo festivities. Those who want to keep the party closer to home can bring the tastes of Mexico right to their kitchens. “Chicken Flautas” are a light meal or snack that make ideal finger foods. In this recipe, courtesy of “The Complete Mexican, South American & Caribbean Cookbook” (Metro Books) by Jane Milton, Jenni Fleetwood and Marina Filippelli, common ingredients are turned into a crispy, fried delight.

Makes 12

2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

1 onion

2 garlic cloves

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

3 1⁄2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

1. Start by making the salsa. Mix the tomatoes, lime juice, cilantro, onion, and chiles in a bowl. Season with salt to taste and set aside.

2. Put the chicken breasts in a large pan, add water to cover, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked. Remove the chicken from the pan and let it cool a little. Using two forks, shred the chicken into small pieces. Set it aside.

3. Chop the onion finely and crush the garlic. Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the onion and garlic and fry over a low heat for about 5 minutes, or

12 corn tortillas, freshly made or a few days old Oil for frying

Salt and ground pepper

For the salsa:

3 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped

until the onion has softened but not colored. Add the shredded chicken, with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well, remove from the heat, and stir in the feta.

4. Before they can be rolled, soften the tortillas by steaming three or four at a time on a plate over boiling water for a few moments, until they are pliable. Alternatively, wrap them in microwave-safe film and then heat them in a microwave oven on full power for about 30 seconds.

5. Place a spoonful of the chicken filling on one of the tortillas and roll tightly to make a neat cylinder. Secure with a toothpick, immediately cover

Juice of 1⁄2 lime

Small bunch of cilantro, chopped

1⁄2 small onion, finely chopped

3 fresh fresno chiles or similar fresh green chiles, seeded and chopped

the roll with plastic wrap to prevent the tortilla fry drying out and splitting. Fill and roll the remaining tortillas in the same way.

6. Pour oil into a frying pan to a depth of 1 inch. Heat it until a small cube of bread, added to the oil, rises to the surface and bubbles at the edges before turning golden. Remove the toothpicks, then add the flautas to the pan, a few at a time.

7. Fry the flautas for 2 to 3 minutes until golden, turning frequently. Drain on paper towels and serve at once, with the salsa.

Beethoven & Broadway at GC Community Church

The Long Island Choral Society and Music Director Michael C. Haigler will bring its 95th season to a close with a concert that has something for nearly every musical taste.  It will include three Beethoven pieces as well as medleys from three beloved Broadway musicals.

From Beethoven, the group will sing

“The Elegiac Song” and “Hallelujah from Mount of Olives,” this very emotional piece was the only oratorio that Beethoven wrote, which portrays Jesus’ emotional torment in the garden of Gethsemane before his crucifixion.  Finally, the choir will perform the stirring “Choral Fantasia” which Beethoven composed in

1808 when he was 38 years old.

The exciting second half of the concert will feature three medleys from Broadway favorites; “The Music Man,” “Carousel” and “Guys and Dolls,” featuring many of the songs that are so well known and that are still being produced both on Broadway and with road companies across the world.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for youth and will be available at the door or you can call (516) 652-6878.  Additional information is available at LICS.org.

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Condition of athletic fields addressed at Village meeting

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tilizers.

Several years ago, an agreement was reached to refrain from using chemical treatments on the fields at St. Paul’s and Community Park, spearheaded by the advocacy efforts of EAB member Kelly Smith and her colleagues.

Garden City Superintendent of Recreation and Parks Paul Blake provided an update to the Board of Trustees, stressing the need to strike a balance between field improvements and honoring and the village’s commitment to organic treatments. He acknowledged the challenges posed by heavy usage and deterioration of the fields.

Mr. Blake shared some of the concerns many residents and sports teams expressed about field conditions at St. Paul’s. First, Mayor Carter Flanagan described the recent conversation on chemical treatment as “steps that we really needed to take to get the fields where we need them to be.”

Blake advised the Board, “We have been on an organics program at St. Paul’s fields, now going into our fifth year, and we are on the organic program at Community Park for our second year. We are seeing a much better result at Community Park though, and it’s partly because those fields do not get quite as much play as the St. Paul’s fields do. They get pounded on relentlessly.”

He described the density of crabgrass on St. Paul’s fields and the other main problem that has been causing. The crabgrass becomes so dense, it “chokes out” all the good grass that the Rec. Department has planted.

“This year, on only the closed portions of fields, we have applied a pre-emergent (chemical) product which

will stop the crabgrass from popping up. We are hopeful that after treatment, by this fall we will have grown some really nice grass in that closed portion…The rest of our fields are still under organic treatment and we don’t plan on doing anything else on those playing fields until late this summer, when most of the activities are over and we will be looking to put down a post-emergent (chemical) to kill crabgrass on those areas,” Blake said.

The plan is to then open the treated area of St. Paul’s fields by fall and close the currently open and played-on fields for their treatments.

In addition, Garden City Recreation has eliminated many field rentals to outside groups. There are just a few long standing “customers” or programs for young children that rent some spaces, but they are regulated and do not create poor ground conditions.

Superintendent Blake said in early spring there was marked improvement at the St. Paul’s fields and the treatment method was working. Speaking at the Rec. Commission’s last meeting, held on February 28, Blake outlined the hopes for a better way forward.

To address crabgrass, Garden City will be sticking to pre-emergent treatment goals to take control of field conditions.

“We will be moving towards a oneyear cycle with closing down of about one-third of the fields (to reduce their wear and tear) each year. We’ve gotten good cooperation from the athletic groups as we have asked them all to manage to stay off certain areas, and they’re complying. And, for the first time in a really long time we have started closing our fields when the rain has been too heavy,” Mr. Blake explained.

Trustee Michael Sullivan was the

previous liaison to the Rec. Commission. He noted the discussion planned with representatives of the EAB, including the prior co-chairperson Mayor Carter Flanagan. He said Garden City’s process involved “getting support from everybody without just going out and doing something.”

The new village arborist, Joe Umana, was present for that late February meeting and shared his thoughts with Rec. Commissioners. He said using pre pre-emergent chemical was “the best way to go.”

Umana said Garden City needs to take proactive measures to fight weeds on playing fields. He told the Commission, “Once the weeds come, that’s it – the building is on fire.”

“It will be very hard to remediate weeds without any chemical treatment. This will be pre-emergent, and when you put this on the field by the time you have kids or traffic happening on the surface it will be washed out – this isn’t a treatment that sticks on the grass a long time.” he noted.

Umana continued, “The idea is it will stop the root system of the weeds from even starting to grow. This is not like doing an application in the middle of a season and the next day we have kids playing on the field.”

Irrigation of the fields were also addressed, and Blake reported that the systems were planned to start up “good and early” for spring sports.

At the time, Commission member John Cantwell spoke about “cultural change” for maintenance will help the fields as they need a reset. He noted that doing a pre-emergent treatment will not stop the ability to seed regular grass on the fields. His choice was to add sod to goal mount locations.

The Rec. Department has done just

that to have natural turf knit-in and spread as it grows, to make an impact on the most-worn areas of soccer and lacrosse fields.

Cantwell said at the Rec. Commission meeting, “In areas where we have dirt around the goals I would love to see sod, though we might still get crabgrass coming up through it. But in spring we’d see good thick grass grown through the sod and we would not have any weeds. The kids would not be just running on dirt and then the next year, the sod and pre-emergent approach would achieve a reset without weeds.”

Arborist Umana said using sod was a good idea, but the timing would be critical as fields would need to be closed for at least a week or two. He made sure the Commission members understood the effects and how fields’ use would be restricted if and when sod was laid down.

“You have to wait for the roots to actually take, because if it doesn’t that grass will be clumped and flying all over. Then you run the risk of kids getting hurt,” he said.

On April 18, new Trustee Vinny Muldoon said a high priority is getting Garden City back into “top shape” for the residents.

“With the fields I have talked to many sports groups and their leadership and they’re definitely anxious to get as much time for the kids to get to play. The matter is that you do have to rest the fields because if you over-work them they deteriorate. We have to have a broad overview of the kind of work and time (usage) these fields are getting from so many people playing on the fields – and the rain issue is definitely a big one,” he said.

Fundraiser to help raise funds for GC girl with rare disorder

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(Angelina Cask Neurological Research Foundation) an Australian charity which helps donate to CASK gene research.

Tara’s empathetic nature did not

stop there, as she authored a children’s book called ‘The Wish,’ in 2018. The book is based on her two daughters, and her one daughter’s wish that the other would be able to speak when she’s older. All of the illustrations in the book were

drawn by Alison Lageux, a Garden City resident who suffers from autism.

The ‘Curing CASK for Audrey’ fundraiser will take place at the Stewart Manor Country Club on May 30th. All of the donations from the event will be

donated to the Cure Cask campaign In conjunction with the UC Davis Research project.

To find out more information on Audrey and her story you can visit the website, www.audreymccarton.com.

Stewart School performs “Pirates of Penzance”

The Stewart School fourth grade students in Garden City had an extraordinary opportunity to collaborate with the renowned New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players on April 12.

During the course of two immersive days, students delved into the world of operetta, specifically focusing on the story of “The Pirates of Penzance.” Under the guidance of NYGASP professionals, they honed their skills in character development and the art of performance, preparing for their moment in the spotlight.

Leading up to the culminating day, students dedicated themselves to mastering excerpts of the ensemble songs from “The Pirates of Penzance” in their music classes. Their hard work paid off as they took the stage alongside the cast of NYGASP, delivering a stellar performance that left a lasting impression on everyone in attendance.

The collaboration was a testament to the power of arts education in fostering creativity, confidence and teamwork among young learners. This unforgettable experience will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on the students involved, inspiring them to continue exploring the world of music and theater.

Soccer Players of the Week

Pre K Girls

Team 1 - Purple

Butterflies

Alexis Anello

Brynn Kruk

Team 2 - Grasshoppers

Lily Whitaker

Ellie Mantyla

Team 3 - Pink Roses

The Whole Team

Team 4

The Whole Team

Team 5

Georgina Mayer

Angelica Russo

Team 6

Quinn Hinker

Rylie Campbell

Team 7 - Purple

Butterflies

Madison O’Hara

Leah He

Team 8 - Yellow

Mermaids

Ella Lisagar

Collins Quigley

Madelyn Scarola

Pre K Boys

GC Tigers: Johnny Depierro

Green Team:

Stanley Wall

Maximo Virzera

Blue Sharks

Mason Flynn

Matthew Gallucci

Team 3

Cooper Reilly

Red Cheetah Fireballs:

Lucas Kyon

Blue Cookie monsters:

Lorenzo Mannarino

Alessio D’Angelo

Jameson Wills

Cucumber Pickle

Hulks

Finn Harrington

Kindergarten Girls

Team 1

Clare Sampson

Team 2

The Whole Team

Team 3

Maura Coyle

Lila Groarke

Maddie Hook

Team 4

The Whole Team

Team 5

The Whole Team

Team 6

Ariana Turro

Ava Armieri

Team 7

Grace Hurley

Demi Pujdak

Valentina Rizzo

Team 8

The Whole Team

Kindergarten Boys

Red Team 1

Theodore Kouznetsov

Orange Team 2

James Slattery

Callen Boesen

Dark Green Team 3

Michael Fortich

Brady Rigano

Klller Whales

Antonio Trillo

Dean Smith

Blue Team 7

Blake Whicher

Boaz Kil

Gianni Giuzio

Theodore Franzella

Grey Cheetah Sharks

Jack Hage

Jack Downey

1st Grade Girls

Blue Waves: Ashley Burke

Caroline O’Shea

Cotton Candy Cuties: Valentina Lanza

Amelia Waltersdorf

Green Unicorns: Whole Team

Grey Jaguars: Madison Cuiman

Pinkie Pies:

Margot Polcino

Gemma Sbeglia

Shannon Trudden

Purple Unicorns:

Julia Baglio

Maddie Ryder

Teal Dolphins: Meenu Yu

Catherine Acquavito

Team Minarcik: Whole Team

1st Grade Boys

Team Iyer

Sahaan Iyer

Demetrios Mattes

Team Schrubbe

Matthew Connors

Jude Samedy

The Reds

John Gomoka

Vince LaDuca

Blue Devils

Brendan Barry

Elijah Pierre

Orange Crush

Owen Hage

Matthew Nicholson

Team Zelaya

Pierce Ogullukian

Sebastian Walsh

Maroon Rockets

Alex Preusser

Luke Preusser

2nd & 3rd Grade Boys

Team 1

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Anthony Farina

Team 2

The Whole Team

Team 3

The Whole Team

Team 4

Connor Bucci

Ciaran Manley

William Struck

Team 5

The Whole Team

Team 6

The Whole Team

Team 7

Archer Cohen

Jackson Weber

Leo Gianuzzi

Team 8

Ryder Candan

Lincoln Franzella

Stewart School fourth graders collaborated with the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players during an immersive two workshop which culminated in a performance of “The Pirates of Penzance” on April 12.

Photo courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

Islanders go down fighting in playoffs

Islanders at practice this week before the big playoff game.

BY TONY SENA

The New York Islanders gave it their best shot and played a tough series against the Carolina Hurricanes. Last Saturday at the UBS arena the Islanders won a dramatic game in double overtime to keep the series alive. That victory gave the team some additional motivation and hope that they could pull off another big win. Even after falling behind 2-0 early in game five the Islanders came right back. With aggressive forechecking and playmaking in the offensive zone the Islanders tied the game 3-3 late in the second period. But Carolina scored twice in the third peri-

od and then added an empty net goal to seal the victory.

Coach Patrick Roy commented to the media "how resilient the team played and the fact that they never gave up."

The coach also mentioned how the team had played so hard and made great progress in the past six weeks just to qualify for the playoffs. Captain Anders Lee spoke about how exciting it was for the team to “comeback and be so competitive in every single game.” Carolina will now go on to the next round to play the New York Rangers. Thank you Islanders for all the hard work and great effort out there, see you next season!

2030 GC Rams Lacrosse Day at West Point

Scarantino, Jackson Peters, William Prager.

Back row (left to right): Matt Ryan, Finn Doherty, Carter Fecht, George Lane, Ryan Chalupa, Anthony Oppedisano, JB Lattuca, Kelly Crofton, Connor Southard, Connor Hay, Tripp Kenny, Dylan FerrucciCoaches: Brandon Wenk and BJ Prager Not pictured: John Schlipf.

On Saturday, April 13, the 2030 Garden City Rams Lacrosse Team had the honor of playing a scrimmage on the historic Michie Stadium field at West Point. Army Men’s Lacrosse head coach Joe Alberici spoke with the players before the scrimmage to explain the importance of mental toughness and “giving 100%, 100% of the time.”

The Rams then took the field to play against another talented town lacrosse team from Rye, NY. Players and fam-

ily members tailgated together after and concluded the day by attending the historic 100th year Army-Navy rivalry men’s lacrosse game. With over 10,000 fans in attendance, it was the largest crowd to see a NCAA men’s lacrosse game so far this season. Beginning with an incredible rendition of the national anthem and helicopter flyovers, it was an electric atmosphere and the experience is sure to be a favorite memory among the players. Cluttered?

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Army Men’s Lacrosse head coach Joe Alberici speaks to the players.

2030 Garden City Rams Lacrosse team at Michie Stadium.

Front row (left to right): Reggie Wenk, Ryan Debusschere, Devon Laufer, Andrew Seifert, Hayden Allen, Alex Foley, Matthew

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St. Anne’s CYO holds first meet of season

The Garden City St Anne’s CYO Kindergarten Track team had its first meet at Sacred Heart Academy on April 28. The kindergartners participated in the 100M and 50M dash. It was a beautiful (hot) sunny day and the 5 and 6-year-olds did incredibly!

Kindergarten girls in the 100M dash: Clara M, Jiniya D, Ife G,Grace H, Kennedy S.

Cameron Wenzel, Grace Hurley, Abby Dray, Kennedy Sweeney, Maddy Pode.

Girls K Team: Ainsley Brathwai, Cameron Wenzel, Grace Hurley, Madeline Pode, Abigail Dray, Charlotte Gottli, Kennedy Sweeney, Ife George, Jordyn DiBenedeto, Jiniya Doshi, Emerson Pepicell, Maeve Gulbin, Clara McDonough.

Grady M, Reid M, Clara M, Carter C, Nico G.

Carter Cook in the 100M dash.

Garden City Lacrosse dominates the field

The Trojans take the field.

Garden City ’ s lacrosse team continues to assert dominance as the team extended its winning streak to eight games with a convincing victory over Northport. This triumph adds another chapter to an impressive season for the Trojans, showcasing their skill, teamwork, and resilience on the field.

The week started with a resounding win against Calhoun on Monday, April 22, extending the all-time series record to 30-0. The Trojans displayed their offensive prowess with a final score of 12-5. Led by standout performances from players like Carson

Kraus (2 goals, 2 assists), Anthony Asaro, Michael Berkery, Andrew Schlipf, and Owen Wuchte, Garden City left no doubt about their superiority on the field. Notably, Andrew Ottomanelli's seven goals demonstrated his offensive potency, while the defense, anchored by players like Matthew Kephart, Matthew Cabana, and Denis Fargione, proved formidable in limiting Calhoun's scoring opportunities. Luke Cascadden and Brayden Robertiello dominated the X.

Two days later, Garden City faced off against Pleasantville, a team that had reached the Class C state semi-finals the previous year. Despite the challenge, the Trojans showcased their depth and versatility, securing an 11-6 victory. This time it was the young guns: Anthony Asaro,

Michael Berkery, Charlie Koester, Dan Mejdid, Brayden Robertiello, and Ben Smith who led the charge. Seniors Matt Kephart, Andrew Ottomanelli, Tommy Esposito, and Cooper Kraus highlighted the team's balanced approach to the game. With Denis Fargione standing strong in goal and Luke Cascadden dominating the faceoffs, Garden City once again demonstrated their ability to control the pace of the game.

The week culminated in a showdown at SUNY Farmingdale against Northport on Monday, April 29.

Garden City faced a formidable opponent in the three-time Suffolk Class A champions, but they rose to the occasion, emerging victorious with an 8-4 triumph. Once again, Andrew Ottomanelli showcased his scoring

prowess with a hat-trick, supported by stellar performances from Carson Kraus with two goals and two assists, Dan Mejdid, Charlie Meringolo with an assist, and a long pole goal by Andrew Schlipf. However, it was the collective effort of the defense that sealed the victory. Matthew Kephart, Cooper Kraus, Luke Lesuer, Owen Wuchte, Luke Cascadden, and Andrew Dangler's tenacity and tactical acumen stifled Northport ’ s offensive threats, underscoring Garden City's defensive prowess.

As the Trojans continue to assert their dominance on the lacrosse field, they exemplify the values of teamwork, dedication, and sportsmanship. With each victory, they solidify their status as a force to be reckoned with.

Charlie Merigolo defends home turf.

Dan Medjid on his scoring run.

Tommy Esposito calls for the ball against the Panthers.

Cooper Kraus dodges a Colt.

Lady Trojans add four games to the win column

Four games for the Garden City Girls Lacrosse Varsity team, and four games added to the win column letting their 2024 record stand at 11-1. The Lady Trojans are ranked fourth in Q-Collar Girls Top 25 National Power Rankings in the country for the second week in a row, by Inside Lacrosse. The team holds the top spot in Nassau County’s Conference 1.

The 2024 Garden City Lady Trojan Lacrosse team took no vacation with back to back league road games.

The girls started out the week at North Shore High School with a Win and final score of 15-9. Garden City had nine different scorers contributing to the total. Junior Kyle Finnell had three goals and one assist. Junior Arcangela Haffner, sophomores

Deana Prisco, Ashley Clark and Avery Smith all had two goals in the game. The successful clears, ground balls and defensive transition to the offensive zone from senior Captain Mabel Overbeck, Emily Romeo and junior Ellie Anderson gave the offense key possessions. Senior Captain Kendal Morris, senior Maureen Arendt, Mabel Overbeck and Grace Brantuk all added a goal to the total. Assists were credited to juniors Kathryn Monaco, Ava Borzilleri and sophomore Regan Backer. Continued communication, double teams, perfectly timed slides and speedy clears from the defensive unit anchored by senior Captain Niamh Pfaff in goal, with Mabel Overbeck, Emily Romeo, Ellie Anderson and Meaghan Lynch, all had the markings

of a brick wall defense.

With less than 24 hours rest, the team once again headed out on the road to Cold Spring Harbor to take on the CSH Seahawks for another league play game. The game was a battle to the end with the Garden City Trojans coming out ahead with a final score of 8-7. The one goal game was secured by Ashley Clark’s second goal of the game with 18 seconds of regulation play on the clock. Senior Maureen Arendt and junior Tori Ottomelli both had two goals, while Kyle Finnell and Avery Smith each found the cage for one

goal a piece.

The team capped off their April ‘vacation’ with a victory at the Gains for Brains Invitational. Garden City headed back to Cold Spring Harbor for a game against the Oak Knoll School of New Jersey, resulting in a win and final score of 12-8. The late day game was played in the main stadium with strong play on all ends of field. Kyle Finnell scored 5 goals and had two assists; Tori Ottomanelli scored 4 goals, Maureen Arendt scored a pair of goals and Averie Smith had a goal and an assist. The out of state play proved

Junior Meaghan Lynch finding the lane to clear.

Sophomore Deanna Prisco handling the midfield.

Junior Kyle Finnell making the moves, flanked support from sophomore Averie Smith.

2024 Garden City Girls Varsity Lacrosse in Cold Spring Harbor for Gains for Brains Invitational.

Junior Ellie Andersen on the clear against RVC.

Lady Trojans add four games to the win column

Junior Arcangela Haffner on the attack.

challenging. But, the girls worked together on all sides of the ball. Draw control, clearing with confidence and continuous communication rounded out the successful weekend.

The last league home game of the season was held on April 30 against the Rockville Center Cyclones. The game was the annual For All We Fight For Garden City lacrosse game organized by senior Maureen Arendt. The For All We Fight For foundation is an organization founded by Garden City alumnae and lacrosse players Marguerite, Mikaela and Morgayne Rix. The mission of the organization is, “We beat our cancers and now we fight for those who lost the fight, who won the fight, those still fighting, and those who are unaware of the fight that lies ahead.” The team proudly took the field in support of the organization wearing pink ribbons and shoe laces.

The Lady Trojans jumped ahead to an early in the first half and finished with a win, but not without a fight. The final

score of the game was 17-12 with GC securing the win. Kyle Finnell had 5 goals and Tori Ottomanelli had three goals. Maureen Arendt, Kathyrn Monaco and Avery Smith all had two goals. Kendal Morris and Ashley Clark had a goal each. The team was sharing the ball with assists had by Arendt, Clark, Brantuk, Finnell, Morris and Smith. The ball movement down on the clears set up the offense drive for the one of the highest scoring game of the season.

The team will finish up the week on the road again at Seaford on Friday evening at 5 p.m. to play the Vikings in league play.

For all Trojan fans and super fans who would like to support the 2024 Varsity Girls team and their program, we are graciously accepting support through the Friends of Garden City Girls Lacrosse Campaign!

Please see the ad in this week’s GC News for more information.

Thank You- Go GC!

LIFHA Field Hockey registration

Calling all rising third grade girls! The Long Island Field Hockey Association (LIFHA) is registering players for the 2024 season. LIFHA is a learning league for players in third–sixth grade, currently in its 21st year. Games are scheduled to be played on Sundays in the fall against other clubs from Nassau & Suffolk Counties, both home and away, beginning September 15 and running through the end of October.

Join the fun! Garden City girls can send registration through June 21.  The regis-

tration form can be found on the website, www.lifha.com. Print it out to send with payment to the address below. A USAFH membership is also required for insurance purposes. Print out a copy of proof of membership from the website; www. teamusa.org. (The proof must show the player will be current through November 2024.)  Drop off or mail these three items to: Diana Mitchell, 170 Sackville Road, Garden City, NY 11530. Any questions, please email Dianawmitchell@aol.com.

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Friday, May 3, 2024

Recreation Pickleball News

Beginning the week of January 7, Recreation and Parks will add a Friday night and a Sunday morning session of pickleball.

• Friday Nights- 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. beginning January 19

• Sundays – 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. beginning January 7

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

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

All sessions will be open to residents only and will allow continuous round robin use during that session.  No group may reserve a court and play on their own. The cost per session will be $6.00 daily or with a pass, $5.

Get a Jump on the Summer with USA Support Group

US Sports and Garden City Recreation have again joined up to run our very popular summer sports programs at Community Park and St. Paul’s.  Weekly summer programs include soccer, multisport, flag football, field hockey, lacrosse, and golf. They also offer Parent and Me classes as well as 3 to 5 year old squirt programs!

These programs are open to Village residents ages 2 to 11 years.  To see what is offered and to register, please visit US Sports website at www.usasportgroup. com and look for Garden City.

Lacrosse Clinic Presented by Pioneer Sports

Join us this spring for a six-week Lacrosse Clinic sponsored by Pioneer Sports in partnership with Garden City Recreation and Parks. This special program introduces girls and boys, kindergarten through fifth grade, to the game of lacrosse in a non-competitive, instructional clinic.  *Please bring your own lacrosse stick*

This clinic will be held on Tuesdays on St. Paul’s Fields from April 16 through June 4 according to the following schedule:

Grades K–5  from 6 –7:00 p.m

The cost of this program will be $150, Space is limited.

Garden City Recreation Children’s Tennis Lessons – Spring 2024

The Garden City Department of Recreation and Parks is pleased to announce the start of the SPRING children’s tennis program. Registration is ongoing and classes begin on Monday, April 1. All classes are held at the Community Park indoor tennis center and are available to Garden City residents ages 4 through 16 years old.

How to register:

• In person at the Recreation Office (108 Rockaway Ave). The recreation office is open M – F from

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can download a registration form at our website: gardencityrecreation.org

• By Mail: Mail in your registration form and check to the Recreation Office

• Register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net .You need a password to register online.  If you do not have a password please go to the Recreation office, with proof of residency, to receive one.

If paying by check, please make check payable to Inc. Village of Garden City

If paying by credit card please use: Mastercard, Visa or Discover. We do not accept American Express at this time.

For more information, call the Recreation Office at 516 465-4075

***Non-resident children who attend Garden City Public Schools can register for tennis lessons beginning April 15th.   Registration must be done by mail or in person at the Recreation Office. Those who would like to register for our tennis program must prove they attend one of the Garden City Public Schools.  Proof must accompany registration.  An additional $50 fee will pertain to anyone in this category.  Make checks payable to the “Inc. Village of Garden City” Adult Tennis Lessons

Registration for Spring adult tennis lessons will begin on Monday, April 1st. Please fill out the interest form and return it to the Recreation Office by Friday, April 12. The Recreation Office is located at 108 Rockaway Ave. Applications can be found on our website Gardencityrecreation.org.

The Upcycle Academy Summer Camp  SUMMER 2024 NEW!!

The Upcycle Academy - FASHION CAMP Do you have a passion for fashion? Do you like being creative? How about having FUN with friends while you make something AWESOME!!

Join The Upcycle Academy for our Fashion Camp this Summer. In this very special enrichment camp, we guide you through the design process for creating your very own upcycled designs. Our camps are both educational & FUN. Sketch your ideas. Shop the Upcycle Shop. DIY - Design It Yourself!

All upcycling materials and recycled apparel are provided (bring your own if you want to make it extra special). Brought to you by fashion industry professionals, fashion university educators & current fashion university students. We teach all things fashion … ColorFashion Illustration - Silhouette /  Shape / Proportion - Trend Spotting ConceptDesign - Upcycling - Sustainability in Fashion - Styling and more! Share your designs on the last day of camp in the lookbook photoshoot and fashion show especially for friends and family.

All upcycle materials and recycled apparel provided. Keep your designs at

the end of camp!

July 8 – August 9, 5 one-week sessions offered. Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Age 8 – 14, Fee: $345

Howard "HoJo" Johnson Baseball Clinic

Garden City Recreation and Parks invites you to join us on Saturday, May 11, 5–7:30 p.m., to meet, listen, and play ball with 2x former World Series Champion, 2x All Star, 2x Silver Slugger, NY Mets Hall of Famer and NY Mets legend Howard “HoJo” Johnson. Each child will receive 2.5 hours of baseball fun and an auto picture by HoJo. This program is open to boys and girls grades K–8 at Community Park Field 4. You can register online or drop a check off to the rec office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Checks should be made out to Pioneer Sports.

https://pioneersports.leagueapps. com/events/4192319-2024-howard-hojojohnson-clinic-grades-k---8th-co-ed

Community

Garden Is Back!

We are thrilled to have the Community Garden back this spring! Do you have any interest in gardening but don't have enough green space at home? We have you covered! Plots are available at the Rec Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. There is no charge for the plots, but space is extremely limited. Call the Recreation Office at 516-4654075 to register.

Lil Athletes Core 4 Summer Camp

Lil Athletes will be running a 3-day multi-sport camp featuring our “Core 4”sports Soccer, Baseball, Lacrosse, and Football.

July 1–3: $120 for the 3 days 9 a.m.–12 p.m. (Ages 3–5).

Children will learn specific sports skills in a fun and engaging environment. Each day children will rotate through different sports stations as well as participating in fun obstacle course play. All children must bring a drink and snack (no peanuts of any kind please).

LI Steam Group Camps for Summer 2024

Garden City Recreation and Parks is excited to have LI Steam Group back for another fun filled summer of camps! The Summer 2024 schedule is as follows:

July 8 – July 12

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Motion MadnessScience and engineering go hand-inhand as our campers discover what machines and nature have in common. Campers will build various structures like bridges and domes, and run a crazy obstacle course with the help of simple machines. Learn the Fun-damental Forces that affect motion. Check out motion on the Molecular level and see how motion pictures work. (For children entering grades 1-5).

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.: Lunchtime CareOptional lunchtime supervision for campers looking to stay for the p.m.

camp.

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Crayola® Legends & Lore: Unleashing Creativity Through Myths and Mystery - From sea creatures of the deep to phoenixes in the sky, every society has its legends and lore. We’ll tell their stories through paintings, sculptures, and other works of art. These legends may inspire awe, curiosity, or surprise, but they all inspire our imaginations! Kids experiment with different art techniques using Crayola® supplies to bring their ideas to life. Each camp day is all about designing a one-of-a-kind mythical creature. (For children entering grades 1–6)

July 15 – July 19

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Flight AcademyBirds, kites, planes, and rockets! If it flies Mad Science Camp covers it! Investigate the science of aerodynamics. All week long, campers will build various flying machines, explore space and apply Newton’s Laws of motion as we take daily flights of discovery! Learn about natural fliers and build your own Mad Science Model Rocket! (For children entering grades 1-5)

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.: Lunchtime CareOptional lunchtime supervision for campers looking to stay for the p.m. camp.

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Brixology - Using LEGO® bricks, kids build a different engineering-themed project in each class. They explore different engineering fields, including mechanical, structural, aerospace, nautical, and bioengineering. They use critical thinking, and creative problem-solving to test and improve their creations. (For children entering grades 2–6).

July 22 – July 26

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.: NASA Academy of Future Space Explorers - Discover the frontiers of space with this handson camp! Campers explore our Earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system! Comets, planets, stars and more are all waiting to be discovered. Learn about the four forces of flight, the challenges of space travel, and participate in a rocket launch! (For children entering grades 1-5)

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.: Lunchtime CareOptional lunchtime supervision for campers looking to stay for the p.m. camp.

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Crayola® Artist’s Passport Travel The World Through Art - Embark on an around-the-world cultural adventure - explore far-off places and learn about the people who live there, from the Americas to the Ivory Coast, from the cosmopolitan to the countryside. Experiment with Crayola® products, while trying art techniques developed by local artists and artisans. Make a different masterpiece each day, including a dot art canvas, a mini-Pakistani bus, a mud art painting on fabric, and an imperial Russian egg! Bring the unique creations home and build a glob-

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ally inspired art gallery. (For children entering grades 1–6)

July 29 – August 2

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Detective ScienceThis program features fun-filled, handson, secret agent-themed science activities that allow kids to play detective, sharpen their surveillance skills, and crack encrypted messages. Kids become super sleuths! (For children entering grades 2–6)

August 5 – August 9

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Robot EngineersJoin us for a week of fun with amazing robots! In this robot-centered camp, children will learn about the uses of robots in our world, discover the science of circuits and how robots use their components to explore and react to what is around them. Use your skills to build your very own working robot that you will take home at the end of the week! (For children entering grades 3-6)

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.: Lunchtime CareOptional lunchtime supervision for campers looking to stay for the p.m. camp.

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Crayola® Wild World Wildlife and Habitat Conservation - Kids explore the wonder of the animal kingdom and discover nature in a way that inspires empathy, curiosity, and creativity. They learn about many different animals and how wildlife conservationists are working to protect species around the globe. They experiment with art techniques and use Crayola® art materials to create frog paintings, ink-diffusion jellyfish, polar bear sculptures, and more! (For children entering grades 1–6)

August 12 – August 16

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Bots Lab - Explore the fields of robotics in this amazing hands-on camp. This will be a unique camp experience for the young robot builders! Campers take home awesome daily science projects. Throughout the week, they will complete a robot that they'll keep! (For children entering grades 2–5)

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.: Lunchtime CareOptional lunchtime supervision for campers looking to stay for the p.m. camp.

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Brixology - Using

LEGO® bricks, kids build a different engineering-themed project in each class. They explore different engineering fields, including mechanical, structural, aerospace, nautical, and bioengineering. They use critical thinking, and creative problem-solving to test and improve their creations. (For children entering grades 2–6)

August 19 – August 23

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Advanced Robotics - A robotics camp for the accomplished robot builder! Campers will build their own Robotic Arm throughout the week and take it home at the end of camp! The building of this robot is rather involved, so previous experience and fine motor skills are recommended. (For children entering grades 3-6)

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.: Lunchtime CareOptional lunchtime supervision for campers looking to stay for the p.m. camp.

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Crayola® World of Design Think it! Draw it! Make it! - This camp that takes kids on a journey to the edges of their imagination – and beyond! They learn about Mars, the rainforest, and cities of the future, and get engaged in the creative design process to solve real-world problems. Each camp day focuses on a specific field of design, and our young architects, illustrators and graphic designers develop their ideas from concept, to sketch, to finished product. They bring their concepts to life by experimenting with Crayola® products, and exploring art techniques like sculpting, storyboarding, mixed media, and collage. Combining art, design, fun active games, and inspiring themes from around the world, this camp is designed to inspire! (For children entering grades 1–6)

August 26 – August 30

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Ready to RobotExplore the fields of robotics in this amazing hands-on camp. This will be a unique camp experience for the young robot builders! Campers take home awesome daily science projects. Throughout the week, they will complete a robot that they'll keep! (For children entering grades 2–5)

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Sports Events

Garden City Lacrosse

2nd Grade Hard Hat League

The excitement continued in the third week of the Garden City 2nd Grade Hard Hat League, with spirited matches at Stewart Field. Young athletes showcased their growing skills and sportsmanship in closely contested games as the Atlas took on the Waterdogs and the Whipsnakes battled the Archers. The league, inspired by the legacy of George

Boiardi and the principles from The Hard Hat: 21 Ways to Be a Great Teammate, emphasizes teamwork and character on the field. Following this week's games, standout players from each team were honored with the Hard Hat Award, recognizing their hard work, compassion, and leadership, true to George's values.

This week's Hard Hat Winners: Luke Donnelly - Archers, Branson PepicelliWhipsnakes, Alex Vasquez - Atlas, Thomas O’Shea - Waterdogs, and Declan Walker - Cannons.

Michael Eschmann with the clear after a great save!

Second graders getting some practice last week with GCYL alum Justin Guterding.

GC for a Cure race planned for May 4

This year’s last Garden City Teachers’ Association’s “GC for a Cure” race, which will take place on May 4, will be in memory of teacher and friend Christine Kenney, who recently lost her battle with cancer.  Sign up today to run/walk in her memory. Make a donation to the “Christine Kenney Scholarship Fund,” which will be awarded to a senior pursuing a career in education.

This year's race will be bigger than ever with over 75 raffle baskets, $4 La Bottega pasta meals (sold May 3 from 5–7 p.m.-High School cafeteria), face painting, baked goods, and music by Mr. DJ Entertainment.  This year’s grand prizes are an authentic 2022–23 NY Islanders Jersey – signed by the entire team, two authentic hockey pucks

signed by Islander Noah Debson and a surprise Ranger player, a week’s stay at a villa in Hilton Head and an authentic signed picture by Islander Matt Martin! Come down and help make a difference in the fight against cancer!

To sign up, donate or to find out more about our event, visit www.gcforacure. com

Sponsors: Patriot Supply, Daniel Gale Sotheby's, La Bottega, Garden City SEPTA, Garden City PTA, Garden City Dental, Mr. DJ Entertainment, Island Aquascape, Walter Levchuck, Doc O'Grady's, Park Place, CrossFit Garden City, Stewart Manor Country Club, "I'm Not Done Yet" Bobby Menges Foundation, The Founders Group Morgan Stanley, The Jamie and Paige Malone Foundation and Team Calvert.

Tradition 2031

Blue Champions

Congratulations to the Tradition 2031 Blue team for beating Team 91 Orange 11-8 for the Long Island Championship in the National Girls Lacrosse League. Great job girls. Choose to Win!

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