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St. Paul’s inquiries turn into a $100K question
ANOTHER GREAT GAME
BY RIKKI N. MASSAND
The GCHS Girls Lacrosse team beat Farmingdale (17-8) in a non-conference meet this week, before falling to Manhasset. The team travels to Massapequa on Monday for its last regular season game before heading into the playoffs. Above, Junior MaryKate Dolan about to score against Farmingdale.
Garden City Library Director resigns, search consultant hired
BY RIKKI N. MASSAND
At its April meeting the five-member Garden City Public Library Board of Trustees learned of the intentions of the library, director, Lisa Paulo, to resign, effective this week (May 1st). Paulo spent the past four years as director of GCPL, hired in spring 2014 and introduced at the May 15th,
2015 Village Board of Trustees meeting. She came to Garden City after serving as library director in Franklin Square since 2006, and prior to that working in the library of her hometown, Great Neck. “She told us her plan is to pursue other opportunities. We wished her well and agreed on her last day as the end of April (Monday, April 30th). Every
person brings something to the table and she definitely did so, enhancing our GCPL programs and so forth. Lisa was a very helpful person, and a dedicated library director -- we are looking to continue her efforts here and grow upon them,” Colahan said. As of May 1st, the GCPL has See page 53
Mayor Brian Daughney and his fellow trustees faced a challenge over the $100,000 the Village of Garden City spent last year for consultants to study the reuse of the former St. Paul’s school. When residents sought answers about the consultants’ work, including whether an official report will be presented to the public or whether their findings will be discussed at future Board meetings, Mayor Daughney and fellow board members said they aren’t certain that anything will be presented as an action plan. They do expect the consultant’s drafting process, first planned for a initial proposal to the trustees in late December, to wrap up in the next two weeks. But from there, the Board would not promise residents they will see the topic of redeveloping St. Paul’s coming up at one of the Board meetings or another village forum. Brian Pinnola attended the April 26 Board of Trustees’ meeting with his fellow members of the Garden City Historical Society’s Preservation Committee, Gloria Jones and former WPOA president Maureen Dellacona. During public comment, Dellacona wanted to learn when there may be more information provided to residents on what the three consulting firms have in mind after over eight months looking into St. Paul’s. She hopes there will be opportunities for the community to view the option suggested either on the village website or through a public presentation. Mayor Daughney told her in the coming weeks, once the Board receives a report from the three New York architectural firms -Beyer, Blinder,Belle, or “BBB”; Thornton Thomasetti and Eight, Inc. -- the Board will evaluate it and then “hopefully get it out to everybody.” Dellacona sought clarification as to why the whole report would not be made public regardless of how the Board perceived the proposal. Mayor Daughney gave an example of the firms potentially suggesting that a 50-foot high tower be built, which he said would be ludicrous. He said there may be reason for the consultants to “go back to the drawing board” but if something is worthwhile, the consultants will be asked to present at a future Board meeting. “If it is something that is worthwhile and we are going to pursue, as we have said from day one we will put that out for everybody to see. We have hired them to come up with some concepts of what we can do with the building...a combination of a recreation/community center. They are idea people, engineers and architects. Our plan is to come up with something that works, makes sense, that we’re all comfortable with and if they do they will have a big presentation with models and all that they are thinking of doing,” Daughney said. Meadow Street resident Steve Ilardi, the EPOA vice president, See page 53
16th Annual Pineapple Ball dazzles Chamber PAGES 60-61 "GC for a Cure" raises $30K for charity PAGES 62-63
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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER
The busy season
Now that spring summer seems to have arrived in Garden City everyone is getting outside to enjoy the lovely weather. As a reader pointed out last week, and another agreed this week, there does seem to be an overabundance of trash around town, especially in the public parking fields. Time for a spring cleaning! n
As this is our busy season, we have added additional pages to our issue this week. Due to the mechanics of our printer's presses, we are at capacity for color pages, however, so there are some large groups of photos that are still awaiting a spot. We hope to clear up the backlog in the next few weeks.
If you are submitting material for a team or group, please keep in mind that we can fit about six to eight photos per page, depending on the amount of accompanying text. We also only have room for a couple of two-page spreads per week, so large groups of photos usually end up waiting for a space. Obviously we give priority to items that are timely, such as upcoming events and sports, so items about past events also sometimes don't get run immediately. The good news is that the busy season only lasts until mid-June, so eventually everything will find a spot!
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Trash everywhere
To the Editor: I agree 100% with Mr. William Keegan letter in last weeks Garden City News! This past Saturday while driving throughout Garden City doing errands, I, too, noticed lots of trash and garbage along many grassy areas throughout the village, especially along Rockaway Avenue adjacent to The Men’s Club and along ALL the LIRR tracks. It seems everywhere I looked, I saw debris! Walking in the parking lot behind the stores and restaurants along Franklin Avenue is another issue! Some of the trash bins were overfilled and in the way of pedestrians. There were puddles of liquids causing slippery conditions and odors. I can only imagine how it will be this summer! I also noticed the village has contracted the ground keeping to an outside source. I can see a big difference in the upkeep - definitely not as well maintained as when our own Garden City crews took care of it! Claire Basel
Vote Yes on School Budget
To The Editor: Garden City SEPTA would like to thank the Board of Education and the Administration for their extensive planning and developing of the 20182019 school budget. We appreciate the great effort and careful consideration the proposed budget took to maintain the high standards our district has come to expect. In these trying times of decreased state aid, complying with state mandates and staying within the Tax Levy Cap, we realize that the deductions and eliminations of services in the proposed budget were difficult decisions to make. It is our responsibility to support ALL of the children of Garden City and protect the future of our schools and our community, therefore: The Executive Board of Garden City SEPTA supports the 2018-2019 proposed school budget and urges all community members to vote YES in a show of support for ALL the students in Garden
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Ongoing problems at Penn Station
To the Editor: The greatest issue facing new LIRR President Philip Eng is dealing with ongoing Penn Station capacity and operational problems. His predecessors were unsuccessful to solve these issues for decades. Several hundred Long Island Rail Road, New Jersey Transit and Amtrak trains operate daily during rush hours. The ongoing problems at Penn Station Mr. Eng now inherits is nothing new. In the early 1990’s, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority & Long Island Rail Road conducted the East River Tunnels Life Safety Study. This report clearly documented the need for investing several hundred million dollars to bring the East River Tunnels back up to a state of good repair. All four tunnels built between 1904 & 1909 outlived their useful life long ago. They have been in desperate need for major upgrades decades ago. Sadly since that study, over past Five Year Capital Plans, the MTA & LIRR programmed insufficient funding to perform these tasks. As a result, over time there has been an increase in the frequency of major service disruptions due to storm and signal problems in the East River Tunnels. These problems periodically also occur between the Tunnel Portals and Harold Interlockings west of the Woodside Station. The MTA & LIRR also failed to development and complete a specific implementation plan with Amtrak who actually owns the tunnels to complete this badly needed work within our life time. There is no room to run additional trains into or out of Penn Station during rush hours via the East River tunnels with connections to Long Island. This has been the case for decades. Three of four tunnels running inbound mornings and evening rush hours have tight See page 34
BY RIKKI N. MASSAND
On Memorial Day Monday, May 28th, the American Legion William Bradford Turner Post No. 265 will host Garden City’s annual Memorial Day ceremony and parade. The Board of Trustees is expected to approve a request to the village for the event activities as a resolution, expected to be part of its upcoming meeting agenda. Last Thursday night, the Board of Trustees approved a request authorizing the distribution of poppies in the village during the month of May. the Poppy Drive was the subject of an April 20, 2018 Letter to the Editor from Jacqueline Burdi Eltringham, chair of the American Legion Auxiliary’s Poppy Drive Committee: “If you are presented with a poppy, please wear it proudly in honor of those who have served our country. Know, also that although the poppies are not to be sold, any contribution received is given directly to our Veterans Hospital in Northport for the care of those veterans and their families or other veterans who we are in position to assist.” Her letter was a prelude to expanded events, outreach and opportunities for Garden City’s American Legion in 2018.
Former Village of Garden City Mayor Frank Tauches, a resident of Amherst Street, is the new Commander of the William Bradford Turner Post No. 265 of the American Legion, taking over for Commander Chris Blume. He spoke during public comment at the April 26 Board of Trustees and told residents and staff after taking over the helm, his mission now and going forward is to preserve the legacy of the local American Legion. Tauches served as Garden City’s mayor from 1997 to 1999. He says he looks forward to working with Board members in efforts to resurrect the American Legion in Garden City and keep its active roles and events in town prospering. “It’s not a legacy of lands, a legacy of buildings or of schools -- it’s a legacy of people that started long before I was born. It is my vision to expand and continue to deliver the services of our wonderful organization, supported by the auxiliary of spouses and colleagues (the Ladies Auxiliary). To that end a week ago we did host our annual recognition of special officers of both the Garden City Fire Department and the Police Auxiliary, also the Mineola Volunteer See page 52
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Save the Date: Bobby Menges Memorial Blood Drive
Bobby Menges Jake Menges will be hosting the second Bobby Menges “I’m Not Done Yet” Memorial Blood Drive on Sunday, May 27 from 10AM – 4PM in memory of his brother, Bobby, who died in the fall of cancer. The Bloodmobile will be parked at 27 Hilton Ave. For an appointment, please email efmenges131@gmail.com
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Board receives complaint on Lot 7N commercial vehicle parking BY RIKKI N. MASSAND
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At the Board of Trustees’ Thursday, April 26th meeting, Hilton Hall resident Arlene Chianese complained that commercial vehicles have free parking 24-7 in Lot 7N, a lot that is directly across the street from Village Hall and Police Headquarters. However, according to Police Commisioner Kenneth Jackson, commercial parking is allowed in the lot. “It is a public parking field like all other village fields and at this time there is no ordinance against commercial parking,” he said. Chianese told the Board if no permit process or regulations are in place, then she should probably inform all the people she knows who cannot park their commercial vehicles that in Lot 7N next to her home, Garden City has plenty of spaces to fill, all of the time. “They pay for parking and they cannot park in their driveways or other places in Garden City without renting spots. So now they can come here and fill up the whole place -- commercial vehicles, 24-7 -- all for free,” she said. Chianese attended last week’s meeting with two of her Hilton Hall neighbors, Felicia Lovaglio and Suzanne
Dowling. The trio of frustrated residents first approached the Central Property Owners’ Association Board of Directors about LIRR commuters parking all day in Village Lot 7N on November 14th, 2017 and since then they have coordinated with the CPOA’s liaison to the village Traffic Commission, Pat DiMattia. She told the Village Board that the problems persist and during the daytime residents of Hilton Hall can’t find any parking spaces. “We have to park in the two-hour spaces outside the lot and have to move our cars back into the parking field when LIRR commuters leave. Garden City offers a very nice free parking space. I am sure word will get out for commercial vehicles too now!” she said. When the Traffic Commission met on January 11th, DiMattia spoke about the problems involved with LIRR commuters taking spaces in Lot 7N. At that meeting Police Commissioner Jackson said the eight-hour timeline is difficult to enforce because commuters make it back to their vehicles by 2 or 3PM. Jackson reported on survey results for 7N with the number of cars staying in a spot more than eight hours. He said See page 55
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Vehicles entered: On April 25th an EZ -Pass was reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a Kensington Road residence. Also, an electronic device and money were reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a Tanners Pond Road residence. Criminal mischief: On April 26th, as the result of a domestic incident investigation, Garden City Police arrested a 57 year old Garden City man for allegedly breaking a lamp belonging to another family member. He was charged with criminal mischief. Vehicle damaged: On April 27th the bumper of a vehicle parked in an Adelphi University parking field was found damaged by unknown means. Truck hits building: On April 27th Garden City Police Officers responded to a business on Commercial Avenue where a delivery truck struck the building soffit causing minor damage. No injuries were reported. Drug Takeback Day: On April 27th the Garden City Police Department, along with the Adelphi Public Safety Department and the DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) participated in the 2018 National Drug Take Back Day Campaign. Prescription drop off centers were provided at Garden
City Police Headquarters and Adelphi University. Approximately 100 pounds of medications were collected. This initiative assists the public in preventing drug abuse and larceny of medications, as well as enhancing the safety of the environment, by providing a safe and reasonable way to discard potentially dangerous, expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Arrest for church thefts: On April 28th Garden City Police responded to St. Anne’s Church where an employee observed a suspicious male inside the church who matched a person depicted in a Garden City Police Department crime bulletin flyer for damaging poor boxes inside the church on March 23rd and removing an unknown amount of money. Upon arrival, police apprehended the subject and determined he was the subject depicted in the flyer. Police say the man damaged a poor box on that date in an attempt to remove money. The subject, 60 year old Brooklyn man, was charged with two counts
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criminal mischief, possession of burglar tools, petit larceny and attempted petit larceny. Water main leak: On April 28th Garden City Police Officers and the Garden City Water Department responded to a report of a water main leak on Westbury Road. DWI Arrest: On April 29th a Garden City Police officer stopped a vehicle for excessive speed (58 mph in a 30 mph zone) northbound on Clinton Road, and passing a red light at Stewart Avenue. Upon investigation, the driver, a 23 year old Florida man, was arrested for DWI, excessive speed, passing a red light, and unlicensed operation. Marijuana possession: During an investigation on Old Country Road, police arrested a 23 year old Central Islip man for alleged possession of marijuana. Escalator injures man: Garden City Police responded to Sears where a 75 year old male’s shoe got stuck in
the escalator causing a deep laceration to his foot. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Leaving the scene: On April 30th an unknown vehicle reportedly struck and damaged a vehicle parked in an Adelphi University parking field and left the scene without stopping. Multiple violations: On May 1st as the result of a traffic investigation on Meadow Street, a 27 year old Georgia woman was charged with driving with a suspended registration, switched license plates and uninsured operation. Vehicle impounded: On May 1st Garden City Police officers impounded a vehicle in Parking Field# 12 upon being declared a scofflaw by the Garden City Court due to unpaid/ unanswered parking tickets.
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GARDEN CITY UPDATE NEWS AND INFORMATION Mayor@gardencityny.net We are continuing our efforts to communicate with members of our community, including our residents, commercial tenants and landlords, visitors, friends at Adelphi and local merchants in different ways in order to enhance outreach. This weekly column is intended to advise our residents and community of matters that our Board of Trustees and Departments are working on, events and other important information. And of course, please visit our website for additional information: www.gardencityny.net. We are constantly updating the website in order to keep it relevant and provide new information. We also encourage you to attend Village Board of Trustees meetings. See the schedule of meetings on our website.
Open Building Permits
The Department of Buildings has begun mailing “Open Permit" letters as per Local Law 4-2017. These letters are parcel specific and residents whom have an open permit covered under this Local Law will receive a letter which will identify the permit(s) still showing up as "open" in the system. The Department previously placed two ads in the Garden City News as required by the local law while personnel worked on the actual individualized
letters. As permits in each resident's home are not all the same, residents are asked to contact the Department of Buildings in order to know exactly what is needed or required to close their specific permit(s) out and obtain the final certificates required. For your reference, visit www. gardencityny.net to read Village Local Law 4-2017. The Department did have over 3,100 letters with an overall total of close to 6,000 open permits shown as "open" and staff is doing its best to speak to each and every resident when they call. Please be patient as the Department deals with the large call volumes these letters are generating. Steps or information needed to correct these open permits will be provided to each caller. Some require additional time as most permits are not current and are older than 5+ years. As Department personnel goes through the first wave of calls, and as homeowners provide the required documents or have the required tests needed, staff will perform final inspections to close the permits out as quickly as possible. Once staff has processed a large amount of closeouts, a second notice will be sent out prior to the October 2018 deadline. Second notices
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will only go out to residents whom still have open permits or ones which have not been resolved. There are substantial issues with failing to comply, and the sale or purchase of a home could be delayed until open permits are resolved. We urge residents to address these issues. Department of Buildings personnel will do their best to make sure this process is as smooth as possible.
LIRR Third Track Subsurface Surveying
Pre-construction activities for the Third Track project to improve the LIRR’s Main Line from Floral Park to Hicksville have begun. Actual construction in the Village of Garden City is not expected to take place until late 2018. LIRR Right-of-Way Access Gates: This activity will install gates on LIRR property at the end of two streets to create access onto the railroad rightof-way. This week, work is scheduled to take place at the end of Whitehall Boulevard and on Kensington Road where it abuts the LIRR right-of-way. Surface Surveying: This activity will make it possible to create accurate maps and measurements for the project design. Surveyors in hard hats and high visibility vests using sighting equipment will be visible on local streets, including near bridges and crossings. May: Scheduled to take place at New Hyde Park Road, to locate test pits, utility pole locations and street elevations and at Merillon Avenue station to locate existing poles, information on platforms and street elevations and geometry. Subsurface Surveying: This activity will obtain geological data adjacent to the LIRR right-ofway. Soil sampling for environmental testing will also be scheduled at designated locations. Large machines in the street will take these samples and imagery. Roads will not be closed or significantly obstructed as machinery will be positioned on the side of the road, though machinery will take up parking spaces. A sound similar to an engine operating with frequent hammer strikes can be heard. This may also cause some vibrations which should only be felt for a short distance. Work is taking place as follows: • Week of April 30, 2018: Railroad Avenue at Fifth Avenue, SE corner • Week of April 30, 2018: North of Main Avenue, in brush, at Kildare Road • Week of April 30, 2018: Main Avenue, north side, just east of Denton Road • Week of April 30, 2018: Greenridge Avenue
• Week of April 30, 2018: Tanners Pond and Main Avenue • Week of May 7: Nassau Blvd Parking Lot • Week of May 7: East of Whitehall Blvd • Week of May 7: Kensington Road • Week of May 14: Main Avenue and Wickham Road • Week of May 14: Main Avenue and Weyford Terrace Utility Location Pits: This activity is designed to accurately document the location of underground infrastructure, such as water, electric, telephone, natural gas and sewer lines. These buried utilities must be fully mapped before future project excavation takes place. Work is scheduled to take place as follows: Week of April 30 through Week of May 7: Locations on New Hyde Park Road, seeking locations of water, Verizon, LIRR cables and pipes Week of May 7 through Week of May 28: Locations at Merillon Avenue station, seeking locations of electric service and gas service
Pool Facility Renovations
Trustees have approved infrastructure improvements at the Garden City Pool facility, which is entering its 63rd season. “It’s a considerable amount of work,” Kevin Ocker, chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Cultural and Recreational Affairs, said. Renovations include new filtration systems, replacement of the head drain around the Main Pool, as well replacement of a trench drain and an ADA access ramp in the Adult area that transfers patrons to the lower deck, a new roof and gutter system, along with fascia and soffit repairs, and a filter room rehabilitation. “The roof is at least 50 years old,” Mr. Ocker said. “We haven’t had a roof in a very very long time.”
Field #2 Renovations at Community Park
Renovations to Field #2 at Community Park are expected to begin this summer. This field will be converted from all natural turf to a synthetic turf infield, very similar to work done at Field #3. All LED lighting will be updated as well, along with new irrigation and new sod. New dugout areas will also be installed. “This is the second heaviest field used in the whole system,” Kevin Ocker, chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Cultural and Recreational Affairs, said. Bidding is expected this summer, work could begin in late summer/early fall and completed by the end of December. Mr. Ocker said the Recreation Commission will be meeting with the various See page 51
The Civic Beautification Committee. Seated (from left): Kevin Ocker, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners and Cultural Affairs; Althea Robinson, (EPOA); and Mike Didyk, former General Parks Supervisor. Standing (from left): Patty Siler (CPOA); Suzie Alvey (WPOA) and Kathleen Auro, chairperson (Estates POA). Since Mother Nature has provided a late spring for 2018, residents and visitors who travel Franklin Ave., the “face of our Village,” had to wait a bit longer to view the traditional tulips which line the Avenue and enhance other areas throughout the business districts (30 thousand bulbs had been planted last fall). However, the daffodils are on the wane and once again the tulips have opened and are in full bloom. Soon, 106 hanging baskets holding pink and white petunias in various colorations, will line Franklin
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Avenue, Seventh Street and New Hyde Park Road. More than 20 Village sites, including Village monuments, will be ablaze with colorations of red and yellow plantings along with variations of corals and pinks. This past fall, mums were ablaze throughout the business districts and cabbage, kale plants and marigolds were added to existing plantings around the Village clock area at the Franklin and Stewart Avenue intersection. Traditionally spectacular fall displays were further enhanced on the Village Green west of Village
Hall. While the CBC is charged with plantings throughout the Village, the Committee is glad to note the effort to combat the litter problem throughout the business districts. Appointed by the Mayor of Garden City, the volunteer Civic Beautification Committee is comprised of one representative from each of our four Property Owners’ Associations. The Committee chairperson customarily serves from the POA represented by the mayor. Currently, the CBC is chaired by Kathleen Auro (Estates POA) who will continue to serve throughout Mayor Brian Daughney’s term. Representing the other POAs are Suzie Alvey (WPOA), Althea Robinson (EPOA) and Patty Siler (CPOA). Since 1987, the CBC has strived to help “keep the gardens in Garden City.” The Civic Beautification Committee meets seasonally and works in cooperation with Kevin Ocker, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners and Cultural Affairs along with Mike Didyk, former General Parks Supervisor, to design and designate various landscape improvements. The CBC meeting to plan spring/ summer plantings this past January was bittersweet. It was Mike Didyk’s last day at the Village due to retirement following more than 30 years with the Village. Mike will be much missed by
all. However, Kevin Ocker reports that the transition to Joe Scappatore, who has long served as Assistant General Parks Manager is working very well. In addition to plantings, Mr. Ocker also reported that 450 trees have been tagged for pruning and that new tree planting, formerly accomplished in the spring, will now be done in the fall. Finally, we are sorry to report that Suzie Alvey will soon leave the CBC following 9 years of service as the WPOA representative. While the Alveys are moving on to Florida, Suzie will leave a legacy to the citizens of Garden City that is well documented. As a professional artist, Village Historian, and Garden City’s cheerleader, Suzie has been awarded many times over and recognized for her magnificent paintings and photographs depicting Village life and events. Her artistic contributions to landscape planning will be sorely missed. Suzie says how much she has enjoyed working since 2009 with such a wonderful and knowledgeable committee along with Kevin Ocker and Mike Didyk. Her legacy will be her many contributions to community life. The Civic Beautification Committee will meet again in early August to plan fall plantings for 2018.
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CPOA annual meeting and election on Tuesday, May 8th
65th Annual
Monday, May 28th 12 Noon to 4pm
Arts and Crafts Vendors The Country Store at the See House
‘Historic Bishops Residence’
Organ Concerts and Patriotic Sing-A-Longs at Noon and 2pm
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A preliminary design of the new Adelphi University building The CPOA’s annual meeting and election will be held on Tuesday, May 8th at 7PM in the Garden City Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. Voting will take place from 7:30 to 9PM. The CPOA will welcome a representative from Adelphi University’s
Planning Team to discuss the university’s latest building renovation project. Voting for CPOA Officer, Director and Nominating Committee positions will begin at 7:30PM and end at 9:00PM. Only Central Property Residents over the age of 18 are eligible to vote.
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As you approach this bright sunlit Colonial located in the desirable Central Section minutes from town, shopping and LIRR, one cannot help but notice its ideal blend of elegance and comfort. Its qualities include a marble foyer and center hall with access to a formal living room, formal dining room and the true heart of this home, it’s custom kitchen/great room. A rear wall of glass windows & doors deliver stunning views of a beautifully landscaped yard complete with blue stone patio, heated pool, hot tub and expansive lawn truly designed for outdoor entertaining. Other features include a paneled library, 5 bedrooms including both a master & guest suite, 4 fireplaces, 4.5 baths, front & back staircases, and many additional amenities. All this nestled on 1.44 acre of meticulously landscaped property!
Offered at $2,195,000
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127 Cherry Valley Avenue OPEN HOUSE Sunday 2-4PM
“Hill House”
N ew P rice $1,399,000
High on a hill at the corner of Cherry Valley and 10th street sits the home lovingly referred to as “Hill House” by its present owners of 40 plus years. This stately home built in 1926 is one of the last original Colonials in the Central Section. It features 6 bedrooms and 4.5 baths and sits on over a half acre of land. Upon entering, one is captured by the old world craftsmanship of the custom staircase that climbs three floors! The grand foyer leads to the sophisticated and generouslysized entertaining areas including a formal living room with fireplace, banquet-sized dining room and kitchen/familyroom. A den, half bath and office round out this floor. The second floor consists of the master bedroom with fireplace and en suite bath, three additional bedrooms, two more baths, and a small study. The third floor has two bedrooms and one full bath, as well as, additional storage areas making this the perfect family home! Other Features: •Unfinished basement/rec room with high ceilings. •Two car detached-garage •Fenced-in rear yard. Stephanie Healy Cullum
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A Must See!!! 202 Wellington Road OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12-2PM
This beautiful newly renovated Cape located in Estates section is real treasure filled with great details. Centered in the middle of the block and walking distance to train. The first floor features a magnificently detailed kitchen, a formal dining room, large living room, den and bedroom with full bath. The second floor has large master suite with dressing room and two additional bedrooms with full bath. The basement offers great space for a recreation room and storage. The stone front porch and patio in backyard provides for great outdoor entertaining.
Please stop by the open house or call for a private showing.
Offering at 1,299,000 Maribeth Quinn Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Mobile 516-659-2857 mquinn@coachrealtors.com
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1st Showing this Weekend By Appointment Only 75 Huntington Road
Heart of the Mott Tudor with open layout offers living room with wood burning fireplace, open dining room, family room with access to patio, French inspired eat-in-kitchen w/vaulted ceiling and radiant heat overlooking beautifully landscaped rear yard and a full bath on 1st floor. The 2nd floor features the master bedroom with fabulous en suite bath w/radiant heat, bedroom #2, newer hall bath and bedroom #3 has a tandem room – possible bedroom #4. Full basement with custom designed wine cellar, laundry and mechanicals. $1,145,000 • 4 zone heat & tankless HWH and 2 zone CAC ‘06 • Anderson windows & architectural roof/gutters ‘06 • 200 AMPS/220 CB with generator hook-up ’06 • Charming potting shed compliments main house & extended garage ‘06 • Private backyard and all overhead wires have been buried ‘06
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10 Stratford Road, Port Washington OPEN HOUSE Saturday & Sunday 1-3PM
Located in desirable Beacon Hill, this majestic English Colonial is fully updated and ready for you to unpack your bags and move right in! Beautifully set on an oversized lot, this gracious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath offers the perfect setting for casual elegant living. This residence features a gorgeous, gourmet granite kitchen and adjacent family room with gas fireplace, fabulous dining room, large living room with wood burning fireplace, and office. The second floor boasts a large master suite with full bath, two additional bedrooms and a hall bath. The basement has a large recreation area, laundry, utility area and storage. Close to the train, schools and town insures a convenient commute. Enjoy private beach and tennis with Beacon Hill Association dues. Please stop by the open house or call me for a private showing. Offered at $1,379,000
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THIS WEEK AT ROTARY Rotary Supported “Sustainable Cambodia Project” Topic for May 14th Meeting
Founded by Rotary, the “Sustainable Cambodia Project” is a non-profit organization working to help families in rural Cambodian villages create a sustainable quality of life. At its meeting on May 14th, members and guests of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club will welcome Rotarian Gabor Karsai, board member of the “Sustainable Cambodia Project,” who will report on how the Project works to create a sustainable quality of life for Cambodians through the creation of wells, irrigation systems, schools, training and empowerment. “Sustainable Cambodia” employs only native Cambodians, and all international officers, directors, and consultants are unpaid volunteers. As key volunteers, Rotarians are founders of the “Sustainable Cambodia Project” and make up a majority of the Project’s Board of Directors. Recently, 40 Rotarians from various Clubs of Long Island, Australia and Canada joined together with “Sustainable Cambodia,” host organization, on a journey into the heart of Cambodia. Gabor Karsai will present a slide and video presentation about “Sustainable
Friendship Exchange Co-Chair and VIT District Chair. The Club looks forward to hearing Gabor Karsai’s report on the “Sustainable Cambodia” project. The Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, at 12:15-1:30PM throughout the year. For information or to attend a lunch meeting, please call Alba Spinelli, Club president, at 516-307-8870.
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Gabor Karsai assists a little Cambodian child. Cambodia” projects. Highlighted will be the trip taken by 40 Rotarians to Cambodia and their sightseeing trip to Penh, Siem Reap, and Ankor Vat. Mr. Karsai is a member of the Locust Valley Rotary Club and in addition to service as a board member of “Sustainable Cambodia,” is also on the board of the “Gift of Life” proj-
ect. Currently, Gabor Karsai serves as Rotary’s District International Service Chair, District Global Grants Chair,
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GARDEN CITY CENTRAL SECTION OPEN HOUSE New To Market 41 HAMILTON PLACE SATURDAY May 5 11am-2pm and SUNDAY May 6 12-3pm Center Hall Colonial • 4 Bedroom • 2 1/2 Bath • Alure Finished Basement 2 Car Attached Garage • Fully Fenced Backyard • New State Of The Art Kitchen With Electrolux Appliances, Custom Cabinets With Granite Counters, Center Island Storage, Built In Wine Fridge. • Great Room With Sliding Door To Enclosed Yard And Patio. • Separate Laundry / Mud Room With Built In Storage & Kid Friendly Cubbies. • Oversized Master Bedroom With New En-Suite Bath, Walk Out Rain Shower, Jacuzzi Tub, And High Hat Lighting. • Recently Remodeled Hall Bath With New Cabinets, Granite Counters and Tiled Shower With Rimless Shower Door.
Home Is Move-In And Ready For Immediate Occupancy Brokers Welcome Call To Schedule Your Private Showing Contact Jeff 516-993-5400 Serious Inquires Only Asking $1,275,000
May 14 – Gabor Karsai speaks on Rotary’s trip to Cambodia June 4 – Speaker, Randell Bynum CEO, Girl Scouts of Nassau County -MORE June 13 – “Community Service Award Dinner honoring the Garden City Fire Department Volunteers June 25 - Laura Gillen, Town of Hempstead Supervisor, guest speaker July 9 – Laura Curran, Nassau County Executive, guest speaker July 23 – Marie Ilardi will speak about the Cradle of Aviation Museum and Education Center
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GC Middle School student wins Reserve Championship
Myrna Treuting (trainer) and Maggie Graney Maggie Graney competed at the Interscholastic Equestrian Association’s (IEA) National Finals on Saturday, April 21st, in Syracuse, and is now the 2018 IEA Reserve Champion in the United States. Maggie was the Regional and Zone Champion and Reserve Champion in her division during the 2017-2018 IEA season, surpassing close to 2,000 other competitors. She also represented her team, Olde Towne Equestrian Center, at the Regional competition, placing first
in her division. At the National Finals, Maggie was one of eight competitors to receive a callback after her first ride. In her second round of the competition, Maggie placed second and took Reserve Champion. During the IEA competition season, students “ride horses that are furnished by the host barn and chosen by random draw. The use of personal tack (equipment) is not allowed and limited schooling is permitted. This equalizes competition variables and tests
Maggie Graney and the IEA Bugler the horsemanship of the contestants... Points are tracked for individual rider accomplishments and for overall team accomplishments. Individuals and teams earn points to qualify for regional, zone, and national finals.” (from the Interscholastic Equestrian Association website)
Maggie is a member of the Olde Towne Equestrian Junior Varsity Team, and is trained and coached by Myrna Treuting and Lauren Sobel. Maggie is also a member of the Olde Suffolk Pony Club, and participates in show jumping, dressage, and quiz (equine knowledge and horsemanship) competitions with her pony, Ziggy.
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Unitarian Church plans day of service COME LEARN MORE ABOUT
OVARIAN CANCER
Join us for a live ovarian cancer educational event. Tuesday, May 15, 2018 Registration: 6:00 PM Start Time: 6:30 PM
The Garden City Hotel 45 7th St. Garden City, NY 11530
Kathy Lynch TESARO Oncology Nurse Educator
Jackie G. Living with Ovarian Cancer
Call 1-844-747-1614 to Register for this Free Event!
Complimentary parking and refreshments will be provided. Friends and family are welcome! ©2018 Tesaro, Inc. All Rights Reser ved. PP-DS-US-0085 | 02/18
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau, located on the corner of Nassau Blvd. and Stewart Ave., will again be preparing and distributing breakfast to homeless people in Manhattan. Members of the congregation will prepare breakfasts and bagged lunches, plus sort clothing donations on Saturday, May 12th from 10AM-noon and distribute them early on the morning of May 13th. If you are interested in helping either day, please contact UULisaD@gmail.com or call Lisa at (516) 939-1642.
OPEN HOUSE Sat May 5 & Sun May 6 1-4 91 Meadow Street Colonial – Move Right In 48 Lido Boulevard, Point Lookout, NY • 516.447.6600
We still have a few rentals available for all or part of the summer; enjoy this vista every day.
Main Level Includes Formal Living Room and Dining Room, Custom Kitchen Cabinets with Granite and Stainless-Steel Appliances, Large Den and New 1/2 Bath and Laundry 2nd Level: Large Master Suite with walk in and new on-suite bath, 3 additional bedrooms with new hall bath Full Basement Attached Garage Central Air
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The sun is finally shining and the temperature’s warming up as we get ready for Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer! We invite you to stop in to our Point Lookout Open Houses this weekend at 7 Garden City Avenue on Saturday from 12-2PM and at 12 Inwood Avenue on Saturday from 2-4PM. There’s still time to be in your own beach getaway in time for summer!
Catch the summer breeze from the Adorable cottage with decks of this 3 bedroom home on a parking for 3+ cars. huge 80X60 lot. $1,025,000 $599,000 For additional information and to arrange a showing, please call Peggy Steiner, Broker/Owner, at 516.725.1845 www.saltwater-realty.com
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Robert Alvey is Mark Twain! Come enjoy his performance at 7PM on June 14th, Flag Day, at the Garden City Library. Garden City Public Library Thursday, June 14th, 2018 at 7PM Robert Alvey will perform his unique impersonation of Mark Twain at the Garden City Public Library on Flag Day, June 14th at 7PM. Come and celebrate Flag Day with an historic American humorist and writer. Rob’s original performance helps keep the spirit of Twain alive in the 21st century and
includes observations and comments on contemporary politics. He will also provide scientific proof why a dog is man’s best friend. Bring your camera if you want to take a selfie with Mark Twain. The trouble begins at 7. Tickets are not necessary and all are welcome.
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Garden City Friends of STEM Talk: Robotics in Medicine
Dr. Benjamin R. Cohen flanked by the future. The kids had the best questions of the evening!
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Garden City Friends of STEM (GCFS) sponsors a series of STEM Talks at the GC Public Library. Last week’s STEM Talk was well-attended by students in grades 6-12 and their families. Garden City’s own Dr. Benjamin R. Cohen, a board certified neurosurgeon, gave a compelling presentation about robotics in medicine. Dr. Cohen gave the hardcore facts of what it takes to be a doctor, specifically a neurosurgeon, and how the field has incorporated computer assisted navigation with the introduction of robotics. Also, it’s not all brain surgery. There are alternate career options in medicine that don’t necessarily involve patient care, such as combining an MD with an engineering degree. The talk concluded with a spirited question and answer session. Cooper Kraus (GCMS 6th grader) asked the provocative question, “What would you be if you weren’t a neurosurgeon?” Because he had many options due to his propensity in math and science, Dr. Cohen gave it careful thought, “Actually, I began my studies as a finance major. So, I could see myself on Wall Street. If I were to think of another medical specialty, I would probably choose cardiology or ophthalmology. In
the long run, I could always choose to be a research scientist.” A GCHS parent attending the session exclaimed, “I was shocked to see the growth potential in robotics over the next few years in just spinal surgery! Imagine how robots will affect other industries. I will make sure my boys get on this track.” GCFS extends their gratitude to Dr. Benjamin Cohen for sharing his extensive knowledge on a complicated subject in layman’s terms. Dr. Cohen’s practice produces the best possible surgical and lifestyle outcomes for primary and revision spine surgery, adult scoliosis, and the treatment of spinal tumors and infections. The Garden City office is located at 200 Garden City Plaza, Suite 102, (516)-246-5008. More information can be found at www.drbenjamincohen. com. The STEM Talk series is concluded for 2017-18, and GCFS is grateful to the GC Public Library for hosting. Stay tuned for more GCFS-sponsored STEM Talks next academic school year. Please visit gcfstem.org for updated information and take advantage of donation or sponsorship options for our community’s burgeoning STEM initiatives.
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Garden City Pool News
Summer is just around the corner and Pool membership registration is underway. Pool membership material was mailed to every household but if you have misplaced yours you can download an application at www. gardencityrecreation.org. You can also stop by the Recreation Office to pick up the pool brochure and membership forms. Online registration is also available (you must have a password to sign up online, to receive a password you must go to the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave to verify your residency) Please look through the brochure to see all of the new and exciting things that
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Reminder for Pool Members!
Don’t forget to add the Mini Golf Option to your membership. For an additional $60 you and the whole family can play mini golf for the entire pool season! That’s quite a bargain as we know many kids will sometimes play 2 or 3 times in a single day. Also you will have the convenience of prepaid unlimited mini golf for the whole family. You can add the Mini Golf Option at any time.
Special Events for the Month of May
Tuesday, May 8th at 11AM “Brain Fitness for Adults” Lynbrook Restorative Therapy is very excited to once again visit our Center! Dr. Shelley Pazer will bring some new exercises to keep your mind healthy and happy! Thursday, May 10th at 10AM Computer Class, “Intro to Internet” In this class, you will learn how to use your computer to get online, find information, understand the jargon of the Internet, and much more. Wednesday, May 16th at 1PM “Surgical Emergencies with Dr. Douglas Held” Dr. Held will explain what to expect in an emergency situation and your rights as a patient.
GC Retired Men’s Club News Schedule of Events
Monday, May 7th - Regular Mtg Monday, May 14th - Sandwiches Monday, May 21st Regular Meeting. Special Notice: On this day: RMC Meets in small meeting room. George Salem’s music concert in large room. Music theme: Broadway musicals from 1940s to 1970s. Monday, May 28th - No meeting. Monday, June 4th - Pizza. Monday, June 11th - Regular Mtg Monday, June 18th - BBQ Lunch. Prospective members: No Charge Monday, June 25th - Regular Mtg Bowling every Friday during season at Herrill Lanes. Contact Joe Leto at 248-9022. Poker players: check with John Marino at 248-1770.
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Adult Art Classes at Cluett Hall
Beginning May 25th, our Recreation Department will offer an adult pastel class taught by Arleen Ruth Urban. This class is open to adult residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Our classes will be held from 9:00AM to 11:30AM each Friday in Cluett Hall at St. Paul’s. The cost of the 5 week program will be $70 (Supplies are bought on your own- a supply list will be handed out at the first class). Demonstrations will be available as needed throughout the program. Each student will receive the individual attention required to work at their own pace and level of expertise. To register for our Pastel Class, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave.
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We welcome bridge, and especially non-bridge, players, in order to expand the variety of our activities. Some suggestions: poker, chess, backgammon, other card games, cribbage, and billiards. Also, you may come for just conversation, camaraderie, and to make new friends. Lunch is served roughly twice a month.
Wednesday, May 16th at 1PM “Eye Health” Drs. Nischal-Rednam and Barzideh will visit and speak about the problems that could occur in our eyes as we age, including glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration and what we can do to keep our eyes healthy. Thursday, May 17th at 10AM Computer Class, “Intro to Email” In this hands-on, lecture and demo class you will learn how to send, receive, forward and reply to e-mail. After you have mastered the basics, you will learn how to attach files and download. Monday, May 21st at 1PM "Music with George Salem" George will entertain us with Classic Broadway Musicals from the Golden Era: the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. South Pacific, The King and I, My Fair Lady, and Annie Get Your Gun are just a few of the many. Come listen, sing, dance, and reminisce. Wednesday, May 30th at noon “Spring Into Summer Luncheon" $8 per person registration is necessary. Register for any of the above programs EXCEPT the luncheon by calling The Senior Center at 385-8006. To attend the Sandwich Luncheon, please visit the Office of Recreation and Parks 108 Rockaway Ave with payment.
Spring Trips for GC Seniors Announced
Here Garden City Recreation and Parks’ spring trip list for seniors who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. If you would like to register for any of our trips, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Payment must accompany registrations. Thursday, June 14th Trip to New York Botanical Garden
“Visions of Hawaii” We will travel by coach bus to NY Botanical Garden. The NYBG will present Georgia O’Keeffe: Visions of Hawaii, a major exhibition exploring the artist’s immersion in the Hawaiian Islands. Highlights include a stunning display of more than 15 of O’Keeffe’s paintings, not seen together since their debut in 1940. Discover a lush flower show evoking the gardens and landscapes that inspired O’Keeffe. We will then have lunch at the Seashore Restaurant on City Island. The cost of this trip will be $90, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel.
Exercise for Seniors
Recreation and Parks is offering the following exercise classes for seniors at The Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. Classes are open to all seniors ages 60 and older who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Classes might be cancelled due to a special event or trip so please check the bulletin board at The Senior Center for updates. MONDAYS Exercise with Felicia at 10AM Tai Chi with Connie at 1PM Meditation with Connie at 2PM TUESDAYS Yoga for all Levels with Allie at 1:30PM Chair Dancing with Felicia at 2:30PM WEDNESDAY Exercise with Felicia at 10AM Chair Yoga with Connie at 11AM THURSDAY Yoga for all Levels with Allie at 11:15AM Meditation with Allie at 12:25PM FRIDAY Exercise with Felicia at 10AM Resistance Bands with Felicia at 10:45AM Meditation with Connie at noon Tai Chi with Connie at 1PM
About the GC Retired Men’s Club
All Garden City men, 55 years and older, are eligible for membership. Annual dues are a very “expensive” $10. Meetings are on Mondays, and a less busy meeting is on Thursdays. Both begin at noon and end at 4 pm. Check with the GCNews RMC schedule re upcoming meetings. In good weather we offer BBQ, bocce, and shuffleboard .
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It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults at the Library May Book Lists for Tweens and Teens
Looking for book recommendations? Not sure what to read next? Stop by the Tweens and Teens room to check out this month’s book lists for middle school and high school students! Each month, the YA department recommends 60 books for middle school students and 60 books for high school students based on different genres and themes. While you’re at the Library, make sure to share what you’ve been reading recently for your chance to have one of your books on one of our upcoming monthly book lists.
VolunTeens: May Volunteer Hours
Volunteers in grades 6-12 can stop by to work on various library projects on the following days/times in May: • Mondays, May 7th &14th, 6PM-8PM • Wednesday, May 23rd, 4PM-6PM • Saturday, May 5, 2PM-4PM • Saturday, May 19, 10AM-2PM • Sunday, May 20, 2-4PM Registration is required and began Monday, April 30th online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability.
AP Exam Study Sessions
Studying for AP exams at the Library? Then stop by the large meeting room in the lower level and study on the following days from 3PM-5PM: • Tuesday, May 8th • Wednesday, May 9th • Thursday, May 10th We will have tables and chairs set up for students to study. On Tuesday, we will be providing pizza and beverages; on Wednesday and Thursday, we will be providing beverages and snacks. This program is for grades 10-12 only. No registration is required, but seating, food, and soda are on a first come, first served basis. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Tween Quidditch Tournament
Sign up for your team and compete in our Quidditch Tournament! This program is for grades 4-7 and will be held Saturday, May 5th, 11AM-12PM. Weather permitting, this program will be held outside. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be can-
celled. Registrants must sign up for a team or to be the Snitch in advance beginning Monday, April 23rd at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). There are limited spots on each team and to play as the Snitch. Registrants are asked to wear the color of the team they are signed up for (Green – Slytherin, Blue – Ravenclaw, Red – Gryffindor, Yellow – Hufflepuff) and Snitches are asked to wear black.
Babysitting Workshops
Tweens and teens grades 6-12 can sign-up for our Babysitting Workshop! This is a two part workshop. Registrants are required to attend both sessions to receive a certificate. Registration is required and begins Monday, April 23rd at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. The Babysitting Workshop will meet on the following Wednesdays: • May 9th, 3:45-6:30PM – First Aid Session. RNs Georgette Basso and JoAnn Tanck will conduct this first aid session. Participants are asked to bring a doll so they may practice the proper ways to hold a baby while feeding or diapering. • May 16th, 3:45-6:30PM – Safety Session. Officer Richard Pedone from the Garden City Police Department and Steve Espey from the Garden City Department of Recreation will conduct this safety session.
Teens and Tots Training Sessions
The Garden City Public Library Thursday, May 17th, at 2PM Cedarmere was the Roslyn Harbor country retreat of poet William Cullen Bryant. One of the most influential citizens of 19th century New York, Bryant was a famed poet, newspaper editor, reformer, advisor to presidents, and patron of the arts. Cedarmere’s natural beauty provided inspiration for many of Bryant’s poems. Come to the Garden City Public
Library at 2PM on Thursday, May 17th to learn more about the history and beauty of Cedarmere through a visual presentation by Docent Mary Maguire. Learn how the Friends of Cedarmere are returning the grounds and buildings to their 19th century grandeur. All are welcome. No registration is required. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Mobile Passport Unit to visit Garden City Library Hempstead Town Clerk Sylvia Cabana will bring the Mobile Passport Unit to the Garden City Library on Saturday, May 19th, from 10AM to 2PM The library is located at 60 7th Street in Garden City. “It gives me great pleasure to host the Mobile Passport Unit in my home town” said Clerk Cabana. “This is an excellent opportunity for the residents to come down to the local library to take advantage of such an important resource that my office provides. I am looking forward to seeing everyone”. All applicants must have the following documents when applying: proof of citizenship and primary identification. Children under the age of 16 must be
present with both parents, have a birth certificate (must include both parents’ names), and photo I.D (if applicable). It is recommended that 16 and 17 year old individuals have at least one parent present. Passport fees are as follows: $110 for Passport Book (16 years & older), $80 (under 16 years), $30 for Passport Card (16 years & older) and $15 (under 16 years). Expedited service fees are higher. Check or money orders must be made payable to the U.S. Department of State. A fee of $45 for a photo and mailing costs is payable to the Town of Hempstead by cash, check or money order.
Teens and Tots is a summer volunteer program where tweens and teens read to children and do a craft at the Garden City Pool. Teens and Tots training will be offered for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2018 on Saturday, May 19, 12PM-2PM. Registration is required and began Monday, April 2 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Pizza will be served for lunch at the training session. Young adults are required to attend at least one training session in order to volunteer for Teens and Tots at the Garden City Pool during the summer. Volunteers who have done training in previous years are not required to attend a training session again.
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A donation box has been placed in the lobby of the Garden City Public Library to collect newborn clothing to help offset the cost for foster parents who volunteer through the Spence-Chapin adoption agency to care for newborns. These foster parents provide a safe and loving home, in addition to providing clothing and care for the infant’s needs, until adoption occurs. Girl Scouts Elena Severini and Melina Papachristos of Troop 1647 have organized this Covered in Care – Infant Clothing Collection for their Girl Scout
Silver-Award project. Donations can be new or gently used onesies, receiving blankets, socks, hats, baby towels/wash cloths, pajamas, undershirts, shirts, and pants. The collection continues until May 31st. Spence-Chapin is a nonprofit adoption agency that was founded in 1908. Spence-Chapin has provided domestic adoption for more than 20,000 children, greater than 4,000 international adoptions and has placed 424 children in foster care while seeking adoption.
Gelato!
The Garden City Public Library June 5th, at 2PM Come learn about and taste gelato, a favorite treat at any time of the year. What exactly is this Italian answer to ice cream? Where did it come from and what makes it so different? Join cultural icon Elena Florenzano of Thinking Italian at an interesting presentation about this Italian ice cream and have a taste treat of authentic gelato. This program will be held on Tuesday, June
5th at 7PM and is limited to 35 adult participants. Telephone registration begins Monday, May 21st, 2018 at 9:30AM. Please call 516-742-8405 x 221 to register. Each participant must call to register with his or her own library card. Nonresidents may register beginning Friday, June 1st if space is available. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
College Notes
Matthew Kurta of Garden City was among 40 SUNY Oneonta students who traveled to New Orleans recently to attend the American Marketing Association’s 40th Annual International Collegiate Conference. Kurta is a member of SUNY OnMark, SUNY Oneonta’s chapter of the American Marketing Association. The club was awarded 7th place in the “Chapter of the Year” competition out of about 400 colleges and universities. Kurta is studying business economics at SUNY Oneonta.
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Troy Cao of Garden City was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Cao is pursuing a degree in biophysics at University of Michigan. n
Anthony Liberti of Garden City was named to the Dean’s List at Marist College for the Fall 2017 semester. He is a member of the Class of 2019 and is a psychology major.
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Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. Read about the culture and history of Mexico by reading a book about Mexico or the celebration of Cinco de Mayo such as Mexico by Liz Sonneborn, Cinco de Mayo by Kate Torpie, Foods of Mexico by Barbara Sheen, or Cinco de Mouse-O by Judy Cox.
Summer 2018 Programs
The Children’s Room is abuzz with activity as we plan our Summer Programming and Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Summer Reading Club this year is “Libraries Rock” and we have many interesting programs planned. Registration for the Summer Reading Club will begin on Monday, June 18th, 2018 at 9:30AM here in the Library! More information will be available in the very near future!
Spring 2018 Programs
Thursdays, May 10th *DROP-IN LEGO CLUB Come with your old friends and make new friends at our LEGO Club. This monthly club meets on four Thursday afternoons from 4:00 to 5:00PM and is for children in grades K-5. No registration is required. Space is limited. Children will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. The Library will provide LEGO bricks for children to build with during the program. The Drop-In LEGO Club was made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Garden City Public Library as well as through LEGO donations from Library patrons.
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Tuesdays, May 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd *INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS FOR 4TH AND 5TH GRADES ONLY, from 3:45 – 4:45PM. Registration is required and began Monday, April 23rd on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org) with a Library Card. Sign up once for all four sessions. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Please arrive promptly for the programs. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. *Funding for these programs has been provided by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Priority for registration and participation is given to children who are Garden City Public Library cardholders.
For Tweens in Grades 4 -7
Saturday, May 5th TWEEN QUIDDITCH TOURNAMENT Sign up for your team and compete in our Quidditch Tournament! Weather permitting, this program will be held outside. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be cancelled. This program is open to tweens and teens in grades 4 - 7. Registration is required. Registrants must sign up for a team or to be the Snitch in advance online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card beginning Monday, April 23rd at 9:30AM. There are limited spots on each team and to play as the Snitch. Registrants are asked to wear the color of the team they are signed up for (Green – Slytherin, Blue – Ravenclaw, Red – Gryffindor, Yellow – Hufflepuff) and Snitches are asked to wear black.
Narcan training and opioid prevention program
Garden City Public Library Monday, May 21st, at 7PM As opioid-related poisonings and overdoses continue to rise across Long Island, it has become a necessity to be educated on the resources used to combat these tragedies. Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin and Town Clerk Sylvia Cabana are grateful to Hempstead Town Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, a former NYPD detective and active firefighter, for partnering with them in presenting a Narcan Training & Opioid Poisoning Prevention Program at the
Garden City Public Library on Monday evening May 21st at 7PM. Narcan is an easy-to-learn, emergency medication that can quickly reverse the effects of a narcotic overdose. This program will also cover tips for preventing the accidental poisoning of youngsters. We urge everyone to attend this program and learn all about the resources that can make the difference in a life or death situation. Narcan kits will handed out to adult attendees. Come learn how to save a life! Registration is not necessary. All are welcome.
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Garden City PTA News
Garden City PTA Executive Board
President: Danielle Atteritano President-Elect: Position Available Executive VP: Jennifer Sullivan Treasurer: Maya Bensen Secretary: Janalyn Pomeroy VP Communications: Christine Maichin VP Curriculum: Margo Padala VP Legislation: David Tavella Directors: High School: Ronda D’Antonio Middle School: Gina Donovan Stewart School: Donna Kraus Stratford School: Position Available Hemlock School: Tim Crowley Homestead School: Lauren Kennedy Locust School: Michele Tesauro Rossi
GC Sportswear Event: Spring Collection
Extended to Friday at Midnight The online “pop up” shop for the latest in Spring fashion - GC Sportswear! Open now through May 4th, 2018. Visit our store at https://gcptas18.itemorder. com/ New this Season: Merchandise: Flip Flops, Beach Towels, Golf Shirts, Visors and more Summer Bundles: The more you buy, the more you save New “Ship-to-Home” option! Friday, 5/4 - Extended deadline: Spring Sportswear Store closes at midnight - but there will be limited “Cash & Carry” items at Pick Up Saturday, 6/2 - Spring Sportswear Pick-up and “Cash & Carry” items at Garden City Middle School Cafeteria 9:00AM to 12:00PM (same day & time as School Supplies pickup)
Mark Your Calendars - School Budget Vote on Tuesday, May 15th
If parents of children in GCPS won’t vote... who will? These are our children, our public schools and our community. Don’t let someone else decide the outcome for your child. Every vote counts! Your vote counts! Know before you go vote! Here’s what is on the ballot on Tuesday, May 15th: 2018-2019 School Budget Election of Board of Education Trustees For more information visit: Garden City Public Schools website http:// www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/ and click on Budget Information.
Make it a family affair!
Bring the entire family out to vote. Activities taking place at the High School on Tuesday, May 15th: K-5 students vote for your Field Day/ Olympics snacks in GCHS Gym from 3:00 to 9:00PM Elementary String Ensemble in GCHS Auditorium at 6:00PM Jazz Night in GCHS Auditorium at 7:00PM District Art Exhibit in GCHS Lobby from 3:00 to 9:00PM Attend the Board of Education meeting in the GCHS cafeteria at 8:15PM School Budget vote in GCHS Gym from 6:00AM to 9:00PM
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Tuesday, 5/8 Work Session: Budget Hearing at GCHS Library at 8:15PM
Cathedral will participate in Sacred Sites Open House weekend The New York Landmarks Conservancy’s annual Sacred Sites Open House is this weekend, May 5th and 6th. The Cathedral of the Incarnation is participating for the second year in a row with guided tours and open hours for self-guided tours. The Sacred Sites theme this year is “Sacred Sounds and Settings”, and in that spirit the cathedral will offer a Choral Evensong performance as well. The Cathedral will be open from 9AM to 2PM on Saturday, May 5th, with brochures for self-guided tours of the building as well as an arboreal guide to the many species of trees
on the cathedral campus. On Sunday, May 6th, Barbara Guy, a member of the Cathedral Archives Committee, will lead a tour following the conclusion of Sunday services at 12:30PM. Charles Janoff, the Chancellor of the Cathedral, will also lead a guided tour at 1:30PM, which will be followed at 4PM by a Choral Evensong by the Cathedral Choirs. To sign up for a guided tour, e-mail cathedral@incarnationgc.org. All Sacred Sites Open House events at the cathedral are free of charge. For a listing of other participating sites, visit sacredsitesopenhouse.org.
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PTA Staff Appreciation Luncheons
Friday, 5/4 - GCHS Thursday, 5/10 - Hemlock Wednesday, 5/16 - Locust Thursday, 5/17 - Stewart Friday, 5/18 - Stratford Tuesday, 5/22 - Homestead Thursday, 5/24 - GCMS
Attention Primary Parents Spring Sing Schedule
Monday, 5/7 - Homestead 1st Grade performances: 9:15AM and 10:45AM Tuesday, 5/8 Homestead Kindergarten performances: 9:15AM and 10:45AM Thursday, 5/10 - Locust 1st Grade performance: 9:15AM Thursday, 5/10 Locust Kindergarten performance: 9:15AM
Attention Primary and Elementary Parents
Wednesday, 5/9 - Open House for Primary Schools 6:30 - 7:30PM Wednesday, 5/9 - Open House for Elementary Schools 7:00 - 8:00PM
Attention Middle School Parents
Saturday, 5/5 - 8th Grade Band/ Late Night Jazz at “Music in the Parks” Wednesday, 5/9 - 4th Quarter Progress Reports
Attention High School Parents
Monday-Friday, 5/7-5/18 - HS AP Exams Wednesday, 5/9 - 4th Quarter Progress Reports Friday, 5/11 - Spring Fling for Freshmen and Sophomore students only at GCHS from 7:00PM to 10:00PM
Attention Parents of ENL Students
April 9th through May 18th NYSESLAT Speaking Exam
Attention Parents of NYSSMA Participants
Tuesday-Wednesday, 5/14-15 NYSMMA Piano at Fine Arts Center, LIU Post
National PTA Wellness Calendar
MAY IS ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER MONTH May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. The National PTA
has created resources on the unique challenges Asian American/Pacific Islander children face and ways PTAs can better support Asian American/ Pacific Islander families in achieving student success.
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Who We Are
Since 1945, the Garden City Parent Teacher Association has been dedicated to serving children and families in our community. Today’s Garden City PTA is a network of parents, teachers, administrators, and community members devoted to the educational, social, and emotional success of children. Our commitment to creating a collaborative environment where families and the school community can work together has and will continue to foster positive change in our schools and within our community. Together, we are a powerful voice for all our children, a relevant resource for our families and a strong advocate for public education. Through our annual membership drive and fundraising efforts, we are able to provide cultural programs, speaker engagements, health and safety programs, monetary awards to high school seniors, and so much more. Many of our events and programs have become long-standing traditions in our schools and for our students. Our grants have enhanced the educational experience for students in each of our seven schools. Our members can be found volunteering their time and talents in our schools and throughout our community. Thank you to all who support the Garden City PTA. Together, we can achieve great things!
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In alignment with the Board of Education’s goal of transparency in its budget preparation and enhancing communication with the community, Garden City Public Schools continues its 20182019 Budget “Question of the Week” feature. Q: I understand that Garden City Public School’s 2018-2019 Budget Vote and Board Trustee Election will take place on Tuesday, May 15th. What happens if the budget fails? A: If the budget fails on May 15th, the Board can decide to put up the same or an adjusted budget for a public re-vote in June. If the re-vote fails, the District would be forced to adopt a “contingency” or “austerity” budget with a tax levy equal to or less than the 2017-2018 school year. A contingency budget for 2018-2019 would require an additional reduction in instructional and administrative expenses up to $3.7 million for Garden City Public Schools. Q: Are there other activities going on at Garden City High School on May 15th?
A: Yes. Other activities are scheduled for the after-school hours on May 15th: From 3PM to 9PM, a K-12 Student Art Exhibit will take place in the halls adjacent to the high school gymnasium. Also from 3PM to 9PM, primary and elementary students can participate in the Field Day Snack Vote – students can select which Field Day snacks they would like – student voting also takes place in the high school gymnasium. At 6PM, the Elementary String Ensemble will perform in the high school auditorium; and at 7PM, Jazz Night will take place in the high school cafeteria. Please remember, the polls are open in the high school gymnasium from 6AM to 9PM. Residents can learn more about the budget process, registering to vote, and the proposed 2018-2019 School District Budget by visiting the District website under the maroon sidebar: “Budget Information.” If you have a budget question that you’d like answered, please email your query to Dr. Catherine Knight: knightc@gcufsd.net.
Cabaret Theatre at Adelphi University from May 3rd-6th To close out the Adelphi Performing Arts Center’s celebratory 10th anniversary season, the students of the Department of Theatre bring you a rare cabaret production written by Jonathan Larson ’81, creator of the Tony Awardwinning musical RENT, and Nicholas Petron, chair of the Department of Theatre, in which Sam Spade and Nick and Nora Charles meet in 1940s Chicago to solve a murder. Performances will take place from May 3rd-6th in the Black Box Theatre in the Adelphi PAC, 1 South Ave, Garden City, New York. As a student at Adelphi, Jonathan Larson had the idea to create a cabaret style show with a single plot line running through it – though most cabarets feature a selection of unrelated songs and sketches. Nick Petron agreed to the idea, and inspired by the 1940s film noir style, the two created a whodunnit cabaret show in just nine days, with Larson composing music and Petron writing book and lyrics. The show took shape through rehearsals with the cast, and at time they were uncertain that they
had a show at all: the night before it opened, Petron asked the students, “do we even have a show?” He was met with a resounding affirmation from the cast. “I wasn’t sure we had a show at all,” Petron recalls. “But Jonathan knew.” Cabaret Theatre – alternately titled The Steak Tartare Caper or Behind Every Moan is a Woman – has only been performed one other time since its original production during a scholarship celebration on the Adelphi campus. Don’t miss this celebratory performance! The Adelphi PAC is one of Long Island’s premier cultural arts venues for entertainment of all kinds. Tickets are currently on sale for $20 with discounts available to seniors, students and alumni. Information is available online at pac.adelphi.edu or at the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516.877.4000 or boxoffice@adelphi.edu. Regular box office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1:00-6:00PM. The box office is also open two hours before most scheduled performances.
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Some Irish Thoughts BY BOB MORGAN, JR. As this is written, I am on a flight back home back from a weeklong vacation in Ireland. For most of the trip, I stayed near Killucan in County Westmeath, about 40 miles west of Dublin, although the final day was spent in Dublin sampling pub life. Here are some random thoughts and observations. Although Ireland is significantly more cosmopolitan than it was a generation ago (there’s a more ethnically diverse population and you can easily find Asian and other foreign cuisines almost everywhere), much of the nation retains a country ambiance. Even places fairly close to Dublin, are still pretty rural. For example, for the first time in my life, I was awakened to the sound of sheep baaing, a sound (I learned) that has different tones depending on the age of the animal. Not surprisingly fresh lamb is a staple of dinner tables in the area. Consistent with the rural lifestyle, equine pursuits are quite important. Many young people like to ride and keeping a horse is relatively inexpensive. I visited a farm where my host was raising yearlings for sale in a few months (they were all running together in the fields) as well as boarding some older horses, including a mare in foal. Interest in horse racing is very widespread, with at least one television in a pub tuned in to a racing channel and the bartender willing to place wagers with the local betting service. I went to two days of the Punchestown racing festival, a premier meet for steeplechase and hurdle jumpers in a very out of the way part of County Kildare. The Punchestown crowds were huge, with a lively gathering of over 25,000 attendees on a Thursday and 33,000 on a Friday. It was a pretty upscale event, with much champagne flowing, and many of the people, both men and women, quite dressed up. The Irish are almost obsessed with the weather, talking about very frequently. This fixation is somewhat excusable in light of the extremely fickle weather patterns. It is very common for a day, or even
short period within a day, to have intervals of sun, clouds and rain. Because Ireland is frequently cold and damp, many of the Irish crave being in the sun far more than most Americans do. A ritual somewhat unique to Ireland is the singsong. After a meal has been completed at a dinner party, the participants frequently stay at the table and each perform songs in turn. I ended up at one of these musical gatherings, which went on for hours. I can’t say that I particularly added to the overall talent level, but a number of the guests, perhaps used to events of this type, had good voices and performance styles, typically belting out heartfelt renditions of traditional Irish ballads. Despite an ongoing debate on legalized abortion (a hotly contested referendum is scheduled for May 25), Ireland, especially outside of Dublin, remains a very Catholic place. I was invited to a First Communion Mass at the cathedral in Mullingar, the largest town in Westmeath. The huge cathedral was absolutely packed with the young communicants and their families. I was quite surprised to learn that the Mass I attended was followed by another First Communion Mass. All over town that afternoon you could see the celebrations of this religious milestone, something you would be unlikely to see elsewhere. The Irish are quite interested in the United States. Part of this is because so many of the Irish emigrated to the United States, leaving relatives at home. I was constantly reciting the story of my grandparents’ emigration and how my maternal grandmother was unable to obtain tickets on the Titanic. I can’t say that President Trump is particularly popular, but the Irish seem to like Americans and generally treat Americans well. The Irish way of life isn’t the same as ours, which is just fine with most people there. But a trip to the the country affords an American visitor many interesting and useful perspectives and experiences.
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The Welcoming Club of Garden City Who we are:
The Welcoming Club of Garden City is a well-established women’s organization that focuses on welcoming new members to our community, fostering relationships of long-time residents, supporting local businesses, and raising money for charity. This year The Welcoming Club of Garden City is proud to support the North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center. Want to join the fun and make a difference? We invite you to join the club! For just $35 a year, you will have access to lots of great events and many fun members-only clubs and events. Complete the easy online membership form today at www.thegardencitywelcomingclub.org in the “Join” section of the website. While you are there, browse the site for lots of great information about the club.
Upcoming Events
May 7: Open Board Meeting We need your help!! The Welcoming Club is only as strong as its members. We are seeking women that would like to get involved and make the club as fabulous as it can be! Please consider joining us for our open board meeting on May 7th at 7:45PM to learn more about how you can get involved. At this meeting you will meet the women on the current board as well as members of the 2018-2019 board. You will learn more about the positions that are open,
and committees that could use a hand. Things like ladies nights, family fun events, and the tennis league all need help. If you have new ideas that you would like to bring to the table, now is your chance! Do you have a special interest or hobby that you would like featured in a sub-group or committee? Do you have an idea for an event that you would like to see come to fruition? We are a club that depends on its volunteers no matter how large or small the contribution, so please join us!! May 15th: Welcoming Club Spring Soiree Tickets are on sale now for one of our signature events! We are putting a new twist on an old favorite. Join us in the newly renovated Kingsley Room at the Garden City Hotel for shopping, an open bar, delicious delights and “get to know your girlfriends” games! Fabulous raffles and silent auctions will benefit the North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center. If you haven’t been to an event yet this year, you won’t want to miss this one!! Visit www.thegardencitywelcomingclub.org/spring-soiree to purchase your ticket today! May 30th: Fitness Night Come check out our newest local fitness option! Cycle Bar creates a successful indoor cycling experience with 3 key elements: great instructors, great music, and a great environment! Add to that great friends and what else could you ask for?! Join us for a discounted
Upcoming Events for Special Needs Adults Monday, May 14th at 4PM
Plant in the vegetable patch at our Community Garden. We will plant and grow with expected weekly visits by participants to weed and water until we can harvest the veggies! Meet at the Community Garden outside the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.
Friday, May 18th at 8PM
Come play glow golf with Recreation Staff! This event will be held at the Community Park’s mini golf course.
Tuesday, May 22nd at 3:15PM
Yoga instructor Allie Roberti will host a yoga workshop. Yoga may be done on mats on the floor or in a chair depending on the needs of the individual. If there is interest, this may become
a weekly class.
Wednesday, May 23rd at 11AM
Learn about Arbor Day and help plant a tree. Location to follow.
Saturday, June 9th
Pool Opening Weekend – Did you join the pool yet?
Monday, June 11th at 5PM
Summer Craft! Make a summer wreath. $5 for materials. We will meet at the Senior Center.
Friday, June 15th at 7PM
Board Game Night! Come play your favorite board game while we have light refreshments. Please call the Recreation Office at 465-4075 to register for any event or workshop.
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class to try it out. This may be your new favorite workout!! Watch for tickets going on sale soon! June 6th: Book Club The next meeting of the book club will be at 8PM on Wednesday June 6 at the home of Allyson Murray. We will be discussing the book Commonwealth by Ann Patchett. Please contact Rachel Weber RachelMWoodward@gmail.com or Allyson Murray allyson.L.Murray@ gmail.com to be added to guest list.
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Betty’s Helping Hands If you are updating, renovating, or beautifying your home and you don’t know who to call, please keep our committee in mind. We can provide a list of licensed and insured businesses that were recommended by club members. Contact Susan Licciardi at (susanz02@ yahoo.com). Also, if you have any recommendations or vendors to add, please let us know! Book Club Enjoy a good book amongst good friends. Our book club meets on a monthly basis to discuss the page turner of choice. For upcoming book club events please contact Rachel Weber (rachelmwoodward@gmail.com). Bowling Club Join us!! No experience necessary! We are looking for new faces to join our Wednesday morning league. Occasional pacers are also welcome.
On-site babysitting available! Anyone interested, please contact Ellen Diller (Diller05@aol.com) Carol Santangelo (Santa060@yahoo.com) or Elizabeth Colantonio (mcdea@aol.com). Bunko Bunko is a fast paced dice game played in a group of 12. It is a great way to meet neighbors and make new friends. The game is easy to learn and play. If you are interested please contact Janalyn Pomeroy (janalynfs@yahoo. com) or Sasha Iudica (sashaiudica@ gmail.com). Golf Golf lessons at Cherry Valley Club are always a big hit! Ed Kelly- golf pro helps us GCWC ladies improve our golf game. Contact Erin Callahan (erincallahan2@gmail.com) if you are interested in reserving your spot for the spring session. Stroller Walks The stroller walking club is for those moms who don’t want to leave the kiddos home but would like to get out with some girlfriends. We meet weekly at one of our lovely GC parks to walk and chat. Please contact Erin Schwarz (champ1380@gmail.com) for more information as our spring walks will be starting soon!! Toddler Playgroup If you are interested in joining a playgroup for your child, please contact Ashley Johnson (awhitcomb77@yahoo. com) New groups are being formed regularly, recommended ages 6mos-3y.
WPOA Meet and Greet: Friday, May 4th at Repeal Restaurant The Western Property Owners’ Association’s (WPOA) next event is a Meet and Greet at Repeal Restaurant on New Hyde Park Road on Friday, May 4, from 7 to 10 pm. Please join the WPOA and meet your officers, directors, neighbors and our new student ambassadors. There will be a 50-50 drawing and take our annual group photo at 8:30 PM.
Reminder: if you live west of Tanners Pond or Edgemere Road please remember to pay your dues ($25). Check out our updated web site at Gcwpoa.com. Please contact Gerry Kelly at Gerry7th@ gmail.com or 302-547-0800 if you want to become involved in the WPOA.
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Long Island Children’s Museum introduces complex ideas and provides developmental resources to its visitors year round. Children can make connections to literature, explore tactile play and get introduced to artists and techniques this week at LICM.
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Tuesday, May 15 and Thursday, May 17 from 11:30 a.m. - noon. Join us each week as we read childhood classics and introduce new favorites; followed by a take-home, book-inspired craft. This week we’re reading “The Tiny Seed” by Eric Carle. After the story create an Eric Carle-inspired collage of a bright, blooming flower to take home! Ages: 3-5. Fee: $4 with museum admission ($3 LICM members).
May Flower Leis
Tuesday, May 15 through Friday, May 18 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. May flowers are blooming in the museum this month! Join us and create your own colorful, flower lei (necklace) to wear home! Ages: 3 and up. Free with museum admission.
Music and Movement Wednesday, May 16 from 11:30 a.m. – noon
Enjoy creative movement exercises and interactive sing-alongs that get little bodies moving to the rhythm. Ages: 5 and under. Fee: $4 with museum admission ($3 LICM members).
Kids in the Kitchen
Friday, May 18 from 11:30 a.m. – noon Little chefs use real cooking tools (with some help from adults) as we make easy, yummy, kid-friendly snacks from start to finish. As they make their treat, kids gain experience measuring
ingredients, following directions and building their vocabulary. This week we’re making Berries & Cream Cereal Bars. Ages: 3-5. Fee: $5 with museum admission ($4 LICM members).
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Still Life with Stuart Abstract Artist Series
Saturday, May 19 at 1 and 3 p.m. What do an egg beater, rubber glove and an electric fan have to do with art? Listen to jazz music as we learn about Stuart Davis’ funky still lifes and create an abstract masterpiece of your own using a mixture of colorful materials! This workshop is funded by The Willem de Kooning Foundation. Ages: 3 and up. Fee: $4 with museum admission ($3 LICM members).
Messy Afternoons
Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20 from 3:30-5 p.m. We’ll be up to our elbows in oobleck, clean mud and slime … and we hope you’ll join us for the type of artistic activities that everyone loves, but not one likes to clean-up after. Except us! Ages: 18 months to 4 years. Free with museum admission. All activities are held at the Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, East Garden City. For the safety of our visitors, Adults are not permitted in the Museum without children; Museum visitors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Museum Hours: Tuesday-Sunday from 10 am.-5 p.m. and most school holidays. Museum admission: $13 for adults and children over 1 year old, $12 seniors, FREE to museum members and children under 1 year old. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, contact 516-224-5800.
“Varicose Veins: Management & Minimally Invasive Treatments”
NYU Winthrop Hospital’s “Inspiring Women” educational series will offer a free seminar, “Varicose Veins: Management and Minimally Invasive Treatments,” at 7PM on Thursday, May 10th. It will be held at the NYU Winthrop Hospital Research & Academic Center, 101 Mineola Boulevard, at the corner of Second Street in Mineola, in the Treiber Family Conference Center. Christine Chung, MD, Vascular Surgeon in the Division of Vascular Surgery at NYU Winthrop Hospital, will discuss varicose veins and how they differ from spider veins, as well as provide a comprehensive overview of their
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causes and risk factors. Dr. Chung will also discuss the diagnostic process and treatment modalities to eliminate varicose veins. A question and answer period will follow the lecture. Admission is free and open to the community, but pre-registration is required. To register for the program, please call (516) 663-3916 or e-mail inspiringwomen@nyuwinthrop.org. For inclement weather or parking information, please call (516) 663-9761. For information about Inspiring Women events or other programs at the Hospital, please call 1-866-WINTHROP or visit www.nyuwinthrop.org
These rather stern looking women were part of Garden City’s “Civilian Protection Unit” during World War II. This vehicle, which appears to be an ambulance of some sort, is pulling onto Seventh Street near where today’s 7th Street Café is located. Village Hall in those days was located there in the converted stable building (the horse stables were originally built in the 1870’s). The Fire House was also located on Seventh Street next to Village Hall. In case you are wondering what the make of the vehicle is - it’s a Dodge.
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spacing between trains. One tunnel is shared by the LIRR, NJ Transit and Amtrak for reverse train movements with equally tight spacing during rush hours. There is no platform capacity at Penn Station to accommodate additional trains during rush hour. Penn Station is currently operating at 100 percent capacity during rush hours. If one of the four tunnels is temporarily out of service, the result is numerous delays and cancellation of trains. There are a number of competing new services looking for non existent rush hour Penn Station platform, track and East River tunnel capacity. Metro North wants to begin service at a cost of $700 million plus from the east Bronx via the Hell Gate Bridge and Harold Interlocking in Sunnyside Queens to Penn Station by 2023. Metro North also has future plans ($200 million) to run additional service from Poughkeepsie and other stations via Amtrak Empire Corridor Hudson Line using tracks on Manhattan West Side. The LIRR has invested $450 million to complete double tracking on the Ronkonkoma branch. Once Main Line Third Track is completed at a cost of $2.6 billion, the LIRR has plans to expand Ronkonkoma branch rush hour Penn Station service. Governor Cuomo wants to provide new frequent direct LIRR service on the Port Washington branch between Penn Station and Mets Willets Point station. This is to support his $1 billion LaGuardia Air Train. Additional service from Grand Central Terminal to Mets Willets Point station may also begin once LIRR East Side Access to Grand Central Terminal is completed. Cuomo also want a “One Seat Ride” from Penn Station and probably Grand
Central Terminal to Kennedy Airport. Cuomo has recently requested the LIRR to create frequent service from Penn Station to the new Belmont Park Islanders Arena by 2022 to coincide with facility opening. Some Queens residents want restoration of LIRR service on the old Rockaway Beach branch, which suspended service in 1962. (Today NYC Transit runs the A subway along a significant portion of the old LIRR right of way.) Both Amtrak (Northeast Corridor between Washington and Boston along with Empire Service north to Albany & Buffalo) and NJ Transit have future plans to expand Penn Station service. Both the $29 billion Hudson River Gateway Tunnel (two additional tracks connecting New Jersey to Penn Station) and $3 billion Moynihan Station Farley Building projects fail to add any new additional Penn Station tracks or platforms. This results in no capacity increase for any new rush hour Amtrak, NJ Transit, LIRR or future new Metro North trains to serve Penn Station. The LIRR may begin service into Grand Central Terminal in December 2023. Most of the promised 24 peak hour train service will be either new trains or those which previously terminated at Atlantic Terminal Brooklyn. Few will be diverted from Penn Station. It is doubtful that the LIRR will give up any current peak hour service train slots at Penn Station when expanding operations into Grand Central Terminal. Amtrak continues to delay the decades overdue major repairs to the four East River tunnels until after the LIRR begins service into Grand Central Terminal in December 2023. Delaying the start of work by six years from 2019 to 2025 will increase costs by 300% to $1 billion. Continued deterioration of the
East River Tunnels over this time period could result in an increased scope of work. and accompanying service disruptions. Combined with responses to the procurement process from contractors, this could then result in a final price tag of several hundred million more then the current engineers estimate. Only one of four East River Tunnels can be taken out of service at a time for reconstruction. It will take one to two years to finish work on each tunnel. As a result, this project may not be completed until 2032. Until this work is over, it is virtually impossible to increase rush hour Penn Station capacity and guarantee reliable uninterrupted service. There will continue to be a three way competition between Amtrak, LIRR and NJ Transit for rush hour access to Penn Station, Metro North will also looking for rush hour access to Penn Station resulting in a four way competition. There may be no changes to level of Penn Station rush hour service in the foreseeable future until 2032. Will new LIRR President Philip Eng be any more successful than his predecessors? Time will tell. Larry Penner (Larry Penner is a transportation historian and advocate who previously worked 31 years for the US Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Region 2 NY Office) .
Mineola! Mineola!
To the Editor: April 26, 2018: As I sit here in my parked car at the corner of Third and Harrison Avenues in Mineola, NY, the phrase “Mineola! Mineola!” leaps from my research text. I am, with the help of my sisters, Evelyn and Margaret (both of East Meadow, NY), digging into family history pertaining to World War I
(WWI). “Mineola! Mineola!” was the battle cry of the 106thInfantry Regiment. It originated as the unit’s members anticipated transiting to Long Island to stay at Camp Mills (Garden City, NY) just prior to their departure for Europe. I am a bagpiper with the Nassau County Firefighters Pipes and Drums (NCFFPD) band. The band has accepted an invitation from officials in Belgium to participate in Memorial Day services and wreath laying ceremonies at the Flanders Field American Cemetery and the WWI American memorials at Kemmel (a site at which the 106th fought) and at Audenarde, all in the Flanders Fields area of Belgium. Most of the readers will be familiar with the poem2, “In Flanders Fields.” Among the band’s WWI era tunes, we will play the “Bloody Fields of Flanders.” Occasionally, I’ll be practicing at the 42nd Division memorial in Garden City (former site of Camp Mills). According to this official account, on July 4, 1918 the members of the 106th marched into "Lederzelle in Flanders" and, “Mineola! Mineola!” was shouted as they finished singing their marching tunes. In May of 2018, when the NCFFPD band is in Belgium, once again, “Mineola! Mineola!” will be heard, reverently, not at a shout, along with a prayer. .1”The 27thDivision, A.E.F., organized. The 106thdeparts for France. Battles and Engagements participated in.” P.S. Remember to purchase the Veteran of Foreign War’s "Buddy"® Poppies to support our veterans. (VFW. org, 2poem at this web site) Gerard F. Whalen
Charlotte’s Web at Adelphi University on May 12 Wilbur is a terrific pig – and his spider friend Charlotte is going to use her spinning talent to tell the world and help Wilbur avoid becoming pork chops! Theatreworks USA presents the timeless story of friendship in this production at 2:00 p.m. on May 12 on the Westermann Stage, Concert Hall in the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave, Garden City, New York. This production is recommended for children in grades K-5 and their families. Wilbur has a problem: how to avoid winding up as pork chops! Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, hits on a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman — she will create a “miracle.” Spinning the words “Some Pig” in her web, Charlotte weaves a solution which not only makes
Wilbur a prize pig, but also ensures his place on the farm forever. This treasured tale, featuring mad-cap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship. The Adelphi PAC is one of Long Island’s premier cultural arts venues for entertainment of all kinds. Tickets are currently on sale for $20 with discounts available to seniors, students and alumni. Information is available online at pac.adelphi.edu or at the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516.877.4000 or boxoffice@adelphi.edu. Regular box office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1:00-6:00 p.m. The box office is also open two hours before most scheduled performances.
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This past Sunday, the wives of the Garden City Volunteer Fire Department got together at Muse Bar in town. It was a time to catch up, laugh and let their creativity out in a mason jar glass project. When a volunteer in the GCFD hears their pager go off, they are out the door with their gear in hand to help the Community. The wives of the volunteers understand and respect the commitment of this organization, its members, and their loved ones desire to help their neighbors.
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GC Middle and High School German BY PETER GIACALONE, WORLD LANGUAGES COORDINATOR
Congratulations to Frau Galvez’s Garden City Middle School German
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students and Dr. Cerar’s Garden City High School students who participated in the 38th annual SPRACHFEST competition at Accompsett Middle School on Saturday, March 10th. Both GC’s
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Baking - Gewürzplätzchen Tara Kerimian Baking Obsttorte Emily Metz, Kathlyn Pomeroy Culture Bowl Aidan Metz, Niall Cowie, Emily Pogozelski, Ryan E. Glenn Geography Bee Ryan E. Glenn (8th Grade) Music Vocal Niamh Pfaff, Kate Pogozelski Number Bee Timothy Voelker Scrabble Tyler Glenn, Natalie Greiner, TJ Krieg, Samuel Obeck Skits 7th Graders – 3 Little Pigs: Jacque Bass, Melissa Bass, Morgan Noody, Faith Short, 8th Graders – Hänsel & Gretel: Lauren Blum, Avery Hearon, TJ Krieg
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Geography Bee Alex Meji Music - Instrumental James Zheng Music-Vocal Alexandra Kucich, Ryan Murphy Number Bee Chloe Rogers, Jack McKernan Scrabble Audra Fitzgerald, Analise Fressle, Jimmy Lynch, Olivia Pappas Scrabble Ryan Padala, Deanna Turner, Ryan Murphy, Emily Kerimian Skits Garden City HS Spelling Bee Deanna Turner Spelling Bee Alex Grasso, Jack McKernan Video Competition Hailey Olshefsky Vocabulary Bee Jack Deutsch
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Madeline Pheasey (Dietz), age 103, gently passed in the early hours of Monday, April 30, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Although residing in Kentucky since 2007, she was always a New Yorker and lived in Garden City for nearly four decades. Madeline is survived by her nephews, Paul Dietz in Seattle, Washington and Henry (Hank) Dietz in Lexington, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, Henry and Gloria Dietz, and her husband, Gordon Pheasey -- all Garden City residents. Madeline was born on September 10, 1914 to Henry and Lena Dietz. Although jobs were scarce during the Great Depression, winning the New York City shorthand contest launched her career as a secretary for a paper manufacturer trade association in downtown Manhattan. It was during a visit to the Henryville Lodge in the Poconos that she met her future husband, Gordon Pheasey, who worked in the defense industry. As WWII raged, they married in a modest ceremony, made possible by friends who donated their ration coupons. The couple spent years unsuccessfully trying to conceive. A doctor suggest-
ed that travel might aide the process, and thus began a life-long wanderlust that brought them to over 100 countries. In the 1950s, her efforts to help her brother’s new company became her next career. For over 60 years, she was an officer of the Henry G. Dietz Company, running the office, keeping the books, and performing many other tasks. In 1969, she moved to Garden City, purchasing the house next to her brother’s. When her husband finally retired from his career at Fairchild/ Republic, he joined her at the family business. When her beloved Gordon died in 1989, Madeline’s life took an unexpected turn. She met the challenges of her independent life head on, and at age 76, she learned how to drive. To work through her grief, she began volunteering at a local soup kitchen and at the church pre-school. When her brother became ill in 2007, she followed him to Lexington, Kentucky to be near family and watch over him. After he passed away the following year, she decided to stay, settling into her assisted living facility, learning to play poker, and generally enjoying her status as the oldest resident. Her 99th birthday, celebrated with 99 bottles of beer, is the stuff of legend. Throughout these years, she stayed active, and closely followed world events. Shortly after her 100th birthday, she broke her hip. She recovered well, but her travels became increasingly local. For the last two years, nearly every Sunday afternoon was spent with her nephew on drives exploring the Kentucky countryside. She never fully recovered from a second hip break last December, but the Sunday drives continued until her last few weeks. Viewing is scheduled for 9AM-11AM on Saturday, May 5th, at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home, Inc., 1201 Franklin Avenue, Garden City, New York. A service will be held an hour later, at noon, at St. James Lutheran Church, 116 Elton Road, Stewart Manor, New York. Pastor John S. McKenzie will officiate. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Madeline’s life.
IN MEMORIAM Mary Agnes Harris
Mary A. Harris,(Convey) age 89 of Boca Raton, Florida passed away peacefully on Saturday April 28, 2018 in her home at Boca Grove, Boca Raton, FL. She was the daughter of Maurice J. Convey and Ellen Darcy of Queens, New York where she was born on March 27th, 1929. She enjoyed a happy marriage to Alfred Harris until his death in 1986, living in Garden City, New York and St Louis, MO. After her husband’s death, Mary relocated to Boca Raton
where she participated in many volunteer organizations and clubs as well as being an avid golfer. Mary was fortunate to have made many friends while living in Boca Raton, FL; Saint Louis, MO; Queens, New York; and Garden City, New York. She is survived by her daughter Jeanne Wise, of Palm Beach, FL; her granddaughter Caroline Wise, of Somerville, MA; and brother John Convey of Hartford, ME. Mass will said to celebrate the life of Mary A. Harris on Sunday, April 13th, 2018 at 9am at St. Julia’s Parish in Weston, MA.
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Beatrice (Bea) Reinfeld, a longtime resident of Garden City, died on Tuesday April 24th at the age of 99 at the St. Johnland Nursing Center in Kings Park. She was born in 1918 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to Eva Millar and Campbell Pinkney Jones. Bea graduated with a BA degree in Psychology from Wellesley College in Massachusetts. After college she moved to New York where she worked at Lord and Taylor as an assistant buyer. After marrying and raising a family, Bea returned to work, creating the position of Director of Community Relations at Adelphi University. She later held similar positions at Queensborough Community College and the Girl Scout Council of Greater New York. One of the highlights of her tenure at Adelphi was hosting a performance by Leopold Stokowski, then conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra. One of her more visible and lasting achievements at Adelphi was the implementation of signage near major roadways direct-
ing people to the campus. While at Queensborough she hosted an event with the Mayor of New York City, John Lindsay. Bea was active in and served on the Boards of numerous community organizations including the Garden City Community Club, the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Wellesley on Long Island and the Long Island Environmental Council. She was often invited to serve as a speaker or panelist at meetings focused on current events and the arts. Bea was an avid tennis player, swimmer and she loved to dance. She was one of the founders and served two terms as President of the North Shore Women’s Tennis League. She was a long-time member of the Garden City Casino and could be spotted playing tennis there or at other clubs on Long Island. Bea could also be seen swimming laps at the Garden City Pool. Little known to her family until her later years, Bea had an artistic flair and some of her watercolors were on display at the nursing home where she resided. She is survived by her four children, Stuart Behan of Levittown, Carol Tiffany of Needham, Massachusetts, Barbara Chandler (Matt) of East Setauket, and Patricia Caltagirone (Joseph) of Garden City South. She is also survived by her niece Bea Hanks and her three nephews Randy, Chris, and Ted Jones and their families. In addition, she is survived by her sister-in-law Patricia Hale and her three children Ann Brock and William and Christopher Hale. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 10th, from 5:30-8:30PM, with a 7:30PM service at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home, Inc., 1201 Franklin Avenue, Garden City, New York. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation, 1025 Old Country Road, Suite 115, Westbury, New York 11590, www.liaf.org
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GCHS Marching Band wins first place at Music In The Parks Competition
On Saturday April 28th students from all over the tri-state area competed at the annual Music In The Parks, an adjudication festival for school bands, orchestras and choirs grades 6-12. The event awards ceremony at Six Flags in New Jersey, is a part of the Educational Programs Network, which includes ensembles from all over the United States and Canada. Garden City High School Marching Band kicked off its new 2018-19 season winning first place in its Division, first place overall, and a superior rating from the nationally renowned judges. This is a remarkable achievement for the band, having never competed in a parade competition before, never performed at Music in the Parks, and having many new members perform and compete for the first time. This event was a parade marching competition, which requires a different skill set than what the marching band typically competes in through its marching technique, uniformity, and music. Spencer Fair, 8th-grader and 2-year marching band member, said that “it was a totally different experience because of the different skills, and we only had 3 minutes so everything had to be perfect from the music to each step,”adding, “of course it was awesome to go to the park
too; we had a blast on all the rides.” Caitlin Wellbrock, 11th-grader and 4-year Color Guard member, said “It was a wonderful opportunity and I’m so grateful that we were able to go. The new and old members did incredible and I’m so proud that we got first place!” Marching Band Director and GCHS Music teacher Daniel DellaMonica has worked hard during his two years at GCHS, to expand the musical talent of his students and provide them with opportunities for growth and confidence. By entering his band in this new competition, he is affording them a unique perspective on their skills. Having a nationally known adjudicator reinforce the same concepts he has been pointing out all year has a major impact on the students. New band member and 10th grader, Elizabeth Derderian summed up her experience so far saying, “ I love the music, the thrill of throwing a flag in the air, meeting new friends and the directors, and at competitions showing people what we got”. There is still time to join the Band! For more information go to: Mr. DellaMonica, Dellamonicagcmb@gmail.com; Kathleen Acer, GCMB Parents Association director GCMBparentassociation@gmail. com; like us on Facebook.
Garden City Marching Band members with Mr. DellaMonica, and their two first place trophies
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Casey Grippo A high school introduction to philosophy sparked an obsession for Hofstra student Casey Grippo. After transferring to Hofstra during her sophomore year, she immersed herself in the study of philosophy and Europe’s age of enlightenment. Now the senior from Garden City, a Provost’s List scholar and consistent Dean’s List student who has been elected to Phi Beta Kappa, was accepted to the preeminent University of Luxembourg to pursue a master’s degree in modern and contemporary European philosophy. Why philosophy? “I love the way it’s full of never-ending ideas,” Grippo said. “All the questions asked have no single correct answer.” Grippo is now working on her senior thesis on 18th century German philosopher Immanuel Kant, who is wellknown for his conception of human freedom. In her thesis, Grippo traces
important changes in Kant’s work on freedom. “Philosophy is unusual in that it’s about big, exciting questions. In Casey’s case, she’s asking about the nature of human freedom - but it also calls for exactness, precision, and the ability to follow-out a train of thought no matter where it takes you,” said her adviser, Dr. Terry Godlove, HCLAS Senior Associate Dean, philosophy professor, and author of Kant and the Meaning of Religion. “Casey has all of that - an ear for the big questions, but also the temperament and self-discipline to keep working away at a knot until you get it untied.” Dr. Godlove encouraged Grippo to apply for the graduate program abroad and recommended her to the director of the program, Dietmar Heidemann, who once briefly taught at Hofstra. When asked if she’s ever been to Luxembourg, Grippo shakes her head. “The last time I was in Europe was in the 10th grade for a school trip, so I really have no idea what to expect. But I’m very excited to go. It will be an adventure.” As for what the future might hold, she says, “Ideally I’d like to teach and write, and continue to do research.” Grippo also says she would highly recommend philosophy as a major to incoming students, unsure about their academic path. “Philosophy is all encompassing. No matter what field you are interested in - the sciences, art, religion, aesthetics, law - philosophy figures into all of it. And it gets you to think about questions you otherwise wouldn’t ask. It sharpens your reasoning skills. It’s all about exploring and questioning the world around us.”
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Garden City Fire Chiefs, officers begin new terms
Trustee John M. Delany (center) with the Fire Department’s newly sworn in line and corporate officers following a brief ceremony on Thursday, April 26th, 2018 at Village Hall.
Trustee John M. Delany, Mayor Brian C. Daughney, Chief Brian Gallo, 1st Assistant Chief Thomas Strysko, 2nd Assistant Chief Devyn Moody, and 3rd Assistant Chief Neil O’Malley following a brief ceremony on Thursday, April 26th, at Village Hall.
The Garden City Fire Department’s chiefs and line and corporate officers took their oaths of office Thursday, April 26th, during a brief ceremony at Village Hall. Mayor Brian C. Daughney and Trustee John M. Delany, Fire Commissioner, did the honors. Brian Gallo will continue serving as Chief of the Department. He will be aided during the coming year by 1st Assistant Chief Thomas Strysko, 2nd Assistant Chief Devyn Moody, and 3rd Assistant Chief Neil O’Malley. Chief Gallo, a New York City Police Detective, joined the Fire Department in 1991. He was assigned to Chemical Company, where he served two years as Lieutenant and one as Captain. He is certified in a wide range of Department operations. Chief Gallo and his wife, Allison, have three children. First Assistant Chief Strysko has 24 years in the fire service, serving 11 years in the West Hempstead Fire Department, many of which were at the rank of Captain. He moved to Garden City with his family and did not hesitate to join the Fire Department. In his 13 years with the Garden City Fire Department, he has been an Engine Company Officer for three years and is now starting his sixth term as Assistant Chief. He is qualified on every piece of equipment and trained on the National Incident Management System.
Chief Strysko is an engineer and owner of a manufacturing company and lives in the Village with his wife, Maureen, and their two teenage daughters. Second Assistant Chief Moody joined the Department in 2010 and was assigned to Engine Company. Three years later, he transferred to Truck Company where he then served as 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant and Captain. He resides with his family in Garden City and works as a Police Aide for the Village. Third Assistant Chief O’Malley has lived in the Village since 1995 with his wife, Sheila, and his four children. He is proud to have served as a volunteer firefighter in Garden City for nearly 19 years, including three terms as Captain. Chief O’Malley is also active in the Eastern Property Owners’ Association, completing nine years as a Director and recently chairing the seven-member Nominating Committee. Chief O’Malley is employed as a key grip in the motion picture industry. He is also an excellent golfer. “Congratulations to you all. We wish you well and thank you for your continued involvement,” Mayor Daughney said. “Special thanks is also extended to the families of all the dedicated volunteer firefighters for sharing them with the Village and for all of the sacrifices they make to assure that we are protected.”
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Kidsday Reporters Preview Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One Mrs. Madden and Mrs. Roberts’ ELA sixth grade students are busy working with Kidsday editor Pat Mullooly to become reporters for Newsday. The Kidsday reporters are researching, writing and editing articles for the popular newspaper. In addition, a few students (Eva Brandewiede, Jack Fanning, Andrew Loughlin and Elizabeth Rosado) attended Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One preview at the Lincoln Theatre in New York City and wrote an awesome movie review. This movie is a perfect blend of sci-fi, action, horror, comedy, and romance. It’s a must-see movie.” said Eva. Steven Spielberg is about to release a new science fiction action adventure movie called Ready Player One. In the movie, almost the entire society uses a virtual reality game called OASIS to escape from real life. “As a video game expert,” said Andrew, “I enjoyed the special effects and all the video game references throughout this movie, like HALO.” After James Halliday, the brilliant inventor of the OASIS dies, he launches a challenge for people in the virtual world to win his fortune and control OAISIS. Wade Watts, the main character (Tye Sheridan) enters the contest and is determined to meet the challenge and find the keys to unlock the digital Easter egg. “I was excited when Wade’s virtual avatar, Parzival, unlocks the
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Simultaneously, Mrs. Albig took an after-school workshop where fourth grade colleague Mrs. Lavelle taught teachers about the world of FLIPGRID, another great app that allows students to use their voice to share just about anything. After learning from Mrs. Lavelle (and Mr. Davola, Stratford’s computer teacher), Mrs. Albig shared it with her students and taught them about the world of FLIPGRID. Then, Mrs. Albig and the students showed Senor K. this cool way to share important information using voice and creativity and together they created a FLIPGRID to be shared with the people at BUNCEE. Each student shared through their own voice all the things they loved about BUNCEE, and each gave one suggestion on how it can be even better. They called it, “two stars and a wish.” There is no doubt there is lots of “paying it forward” going on at Stratford School. Students and teachers alike are working collaboratively to share all they know about the digital world.
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Claire LeLeonnec and Emily Racich were winners in the Garden City Historical Society’s recent juried art contest. This year’s theme was “Sports and Activities in Garden City.”
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Another police officer joined the Village ranks April 26, 2018, taking his oath of office with Commissioner Kenneth Jackson by his side. Michael Hertling was born and raised in Oceanside and resides with his parents, Dawn and Dave, and younger brother Ryan. His father is a Sergeant with the MTA Police. After graduating from Oceanside High School in 2011, Officer Hertling attended Oneonta State University, Nassau Community College and Queens College. At Nassau he played college baseball. He was hired by the MTA as a police officer in 2015 and worked in Manhattan patrolling Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station. Officer Hertling
remained with the MTA police until accepting this position with the Garden City Police Department. This now brings the Department complement to 52.
extended to the families of all the dedicated volunteer firefighters for sharing them with the Village and for all of the sacrifices they make to assure that we are protected.
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The Garden City Fire Department’s chiefs and line and corporate officers took their oaths of office during a brief ceremony at Village Hall April 26, 2018. The Board of Trustees extends its sincere gratitude to Chief Brian Gallo for the dedicated and professional level of service he will continue to render to the Village during his next term as Chief of the Garden City Fire Department. He will be aided during the coming year by: 1st Assistant Chief Thomas Strysko, 2nd Assistant Chief Devyn Moody and 3rd Assistant Chief Neil O’Malley. We wish them well and thank them for their continued involvement. Special thanks is also
The Village reminds all that we have ordinances in our Village code that require homeowners to maintain their homes, including the structure itself, appearance, lawn, hedges and shrubs. For example, homeowners are prohibited from allowing hedges to overflow onto sidewalks. We receive numerous complaints about this condition as it impacts fellow residents from walking on sidewalks or riding bicycles. Spring is here. Please take a hard look at your landscaping. We are all neighbors. The condition and appearance of your home and yard
reflect not just on you but also on the value of your neighbors’ homes. We will be actively issuing tickets for any violations. Lawn cutting or any power gardening equipment is only permitted to be done during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
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The Garden City Board of Trustees will next meet on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. in the Village Hall Board Room. Public hearings on a pending application to erect a 150unit apartment building at 555 Stewart Avenue will continue at this time. All residents are encouraged to attend. To read more about the proposed project, including the Zoning Change Review Committee Report and Recommendation to the Board of Trustees, visit www.gardencityny.net.
Vocalist / songwriter to perform at Our Times Coffeehouse On May 18th at 8 p.m. the Our Times Coffeehouse will present singer / songwriter Joe Jencks. Joe Jencks is an 18-year veteran of the international folk circuit, an award-winning songwriter, and celebrated vocalist based in Chicago. Merging conservatory training with his Irish roots and working-class upbringing, Joe delivers engaged musical narratives filled with heart, soul, groove and grit. Having penned several number one folksongs, including the ever-relevant Lady of The Harbor, Jencks is also co-founder of the harmony trio Brother
Sun. From festivals like Falcon Ridge, Kerrville, Mariposa, and Old Songs, to venues like Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, Jencks has enthralled diverse audiences with his approachable style. His Garden City performance is part of a tour featuring his new CD “The Forgotten: Recovered Treasures From The Pen of Si Kahn,” featuring some of the very best unreleased songs by American Folk master Si Kahn chronicling the lives of extraordinary people. In addition to his performance work, Jencks’ skills as a vocal harmo-
ny arranger are in demand. With over 30 appearances as a guest vocalist and arranger on various studio recordings, he brings a unique rich sound to the work of other artists. Doors open at 7:15 PM that evening for ticket sales. The suggested donations are $20 adults and $15 students with ID; sorry, no pre-sales are available. Our Times Coffeehouse is in the Ethical Humanist Society building on Old Country Road, next to the blue water tower. For more information, please visit www.ourtimescoffeehouse. org or call 516-741-7304.
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Ambulance Corps which also serves our village,” Tauches said. In front of the full Board of Trustees and village administration, he thanked Trustee Mark Hyer, a decorated former NYPD sergeant. Hyer said he was honored to attend the American Legion’s ceremonies. Tauches also thanked Deputy Mayor Theresa Trouvé and called her “an integral part of keeping the auxiliary going,” and he thanked her for many years of support and participation. In mid-January the News featured a photograph of the American Legion Auxiliary after the success of its “Sweats for Vets” program. The Auxiliary was able to provide new sweatsuits for all the patients in their adopted ward at the Northport veterans hospital facility. Last week Tauches also took time at the podium to acknowledge the newest Village of Garden City trustee, Colleen Foley, with whom he says he worked very well with when she was president of the Board of Education. Tauches also noted that he was mentored by Trustee John Delany when he was a Garden City Public Library trustee, and he will never forget the guidance Delany provided to him 30 years ago. Tauches told the Board he has also been a colleague with Trustee Robert Bolebruch in the financial services and investment business for the past 18 years. Former William Bradford Turner Commander Chris Blume spoke via telephone with The Garden City News from his new job this week, having accepted a career opportunity in Philadelphia last May. He splits time between Garden City and Philadelphia these days, and when he couldn’t continue as the fulltime commander the former mayor Frank Tauches stepped up for the position. Last year saw the local American
Legion Post No. 265 in need of a rededicated effort. “We came pretty close to closing the Post around Memorial Day last May, after I got the job offer in Philadelphia and I am not in town. Frank stepping up has allowed us to keep this post open. He is a former mayor and longtime village volunteer, Frank has been a member for a while, and the Post voted to elect him commander. We transitioned and talked face-to-face and via email, and I am always ready to help Frank with any questions,” Blume explained. He says Walter Gross, American Legion Post No. 265 member, adjutant, and former Air Force Officer in the U.S. Strategic Air Command (SAC) remains the rock of the Garden City organization, helping with continuity and a seamless transition in commanders. The initial outreach of Tauches addressing the Board on April 26 was key for the long-term, Blume believes. “For the American Legion to continue to function and be a viable organization in Garden City we need active members. Where it can’t have active members involved, it will need other organizations in town -- including the village -- to help pick up some of the traditions we’ve done. This year Roger Eltringham has volunteered to help manage the Memorial Day parade for us, that is something no one else would have picked up. Other pieces like that -- veteran-focused events in town -- our American Legion just does not have capacity to run them anymore. Be it the Board of Trustees or the Garden City Chamber of Commerce, the Kiwanis Club, Lions Club, or individual property owners’ associations, each group can help us organize Garden City events and keep our traditions going,” Blume said. Eltringham is a past president of the Garden City Jaycees; past presi-
dent/trustee of the Leukemia Society of America; of the Cherry Valley Cooperative Apartments and of the Kiwanis Club of Garden City. He also served as the Distinguished Past Lieutenant Governor of the Long Island South Central Division of New York State Kiwanis. He’s served as president of the Eastern Property Owners’ Association of Garden City (EPOA), and as past president of the Joint Conference of Garden City’s POAs. He also has many years of experience as race director with the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. The American Legion can’t tally enough volunteers willing to help. The Board of Trustees has a history of taking interest in the American Legion and working towards better solutions for Garden City veterans. Immediate past mayor of Garden City, Nicholas Episcopia also brought up the plight of the American Legion to the full Board of Trustees for discussion. In both his years in the office of mayor, for the year-end edition of the News in late December 2015 and 2016, Episcopia wrote reminders on the village tax Veterans Real Property Tax Exemption in the Mayor’s Column. In his second month as mayor, on May 22, 2015, Episcopia added a subtitle to his Mayor’s Column, noting his “Personal support - Veterans’ Partial Property Tax Exemption” - for the Board of Education to pass a resolution allowing the exemption to apply for school district taxes, the heaviest portion of the property taxes residents pay. With input from the American Legion members at school board meetings and in interviews, the blockage of a veterans tax exemption was the subject of several articles in The Garden City News in late 2015 and early 2016. In his own May 2015 Letter to the Editor, responding to public support from Mayor Episcopia as well as Nassau
County Legislator Laura Schaefer, Walter Gross commented on the lack of the veterans tax exemption in Garden City -- a point he’s made in front of the Board of Education during public meetings over the years. “Garden City, in its annual school budget presentation, proudly compares itself to the other top Districts in Nassau County: East Williston, Great Neck, Herricks, Jericho, Locust Valley, Manhasset, North Shore, Port Washington, Roslyn, Rockville Centre, and Syosset. ALL of those other top School Districts have approved the exemption. Indeed, 50 of the 56 Nassau County School Districts have approved the exemption, but, sadly, our Village has not approved it,” Gross stated. Looking to the future, Blume cautions the Village of Garden City that when an Armed Forces veteran leaves service and is selecting a place to buy a home, raise a family or start a business, the village holds a major negative, one that is up to the local Board of Education to control. “The future for the American Legion Post No. 265 and for veterans in Garden City remains bleak until the Board of Education approves the Veterans Property Tax Exemption. Until that happens veterans just aren’t going to move into the Village of Garden City. If you compare life in Manhasset with Garden City, the schools and homes are comparable, and the Manhasset district has granted the veterans school tax exemption. If I am a veteran who can afford to live in Manhattan, Garden City or Manhasset, I would not even look at Garden City because economically I would be better off in Manhasset than in Garden City,” he told the News this week.
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From page 1 questioned the Board on whether or not the public will see results from the $100,000 expense of taxpayer funds. Ilardi noted that the price paid to consultants went up from an initial $60,000 for the project to a full $100,000. “Whether it is deemed feasible or not feasible, doesn’t the public with us spending that kind of money ($100,000) have a right to see what the result of the expense was? Why wasn’t the scope of work made in such a way a waste does not happen? Will the report be available to be seen or is it correct that the public would not have any right even to FOIL a request to see the concept?” Ilardi said. The Board acknowledged that the public has a right to access the information proposed for St. Paul’s, but the dialogue turned harsh and the dozen residents on hand were shocked by the tones used at times. After listening to a few public comments last Thursday, Trustee Louis Minuto took aim at the tide that the subject of St. Paul’s stirs among members of the community and in the audience at Village Board meetings each time it’s brought up. He stopped Ilardi midway and said, “everybody loves to fight about St. Paul’s... we are almost there in a couple of weeks. If we feel the
proposal needs further refinement the consultants will go back to the drawing board, get it right and bring the plan back out. But you guys like to fight about St. Paul’s and everybody loves to fight about St. Paul’s -- RELAX. It’s coming. You guys are here criticizing this again, and St. Paul’s is something very important for the town. Every time St. Paul’s comes up, no one wants to work together. We don’t have to waste air on it…. Nobody is taking the $100,000 and hiding and burying it. You will see it, relax,” Minuto said. Ilardi told Trustee Minuto his comments were rude, and Minuto apologized for Ilardi’s “perception of me being rude.” The hurry to see what transpires with St. Paul’s, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was made clear when pictures were circulated in the audience and to the Board of Trustees on recent degradation of the former school. At last Thursday’s meeting, Pinnola told the Board of Trustees the Historical Society has observed recent damage done to the former private school’s iconic building, with rocks being thrown through the windows -- as Pinnola describes, “something that never happened before.” “I am sure many of you are aware of what they call ‘the Broken Windows theory’ and especially Police
Commissioner (Ken) Jackson and (Village Administrator) Ralph Suozzi. Basically vandals, when they see these situations not being attended to, they think it is okay to continue to vandalize. They think they are not being watched and that the property owner does not care, so the pattern of damage repeats and gets worse and worse. This is the kind of serious situation the St. Paul’s property is in,” he explained. Pinnola also showed pictures of the deterioration at the St. Paul’s Chapel saying the appearance shows a window’s top blown-out, “conditions that never existed before either.” He did tell the Board the Chapel remains in very good condition, with its stained glass windows including one Tiffany glass window, the old organ and good woodwork in its pews. Pinnola told the Board of Trustees he has 34 years of property management, development and maintenance experience and he volunteers himself and one helper to go into the St. Paul’s structure to make needed small-scale repairs. Mayor Daughney immediately told him ‘thanks but no thanks’ and nobody will be permitted to enter the St. Paul’s building under any circumstances. Further, he says that with OSHA compliance and other considerations the village cannot force any of its employees and qualified
staff to enter St. Paul’s if they do not willingly want to go in. He made sure Pinnola, the Historical Society and residents in attendance knew of the safety issues that prohibit repairs from being completed. “It’s not a one or two day job, the work will be extensive and our people won’t go in there. We have asked people to go in and fix windows and the like, but they will not go in there anymore -- they are not obligated to and it’s not safe. Besides that we have a plan to deal with this building (from the three consulting firms) and that will hopefully be out very shortly,” Mayor Daughney replied. When Pinnola stressed the need for immediate repairs and not having vandals do more damage to St. Paul’s between now and when a plan can be enacted, Mayor Daughney told him the word “vandals” needs to be clarified as he believes the “vandals” are Garden City kids. Pinnola replied to the mayor it does not matter where a vandal is from, if they do wrong it is a village problem. Several people in attendance at the meeting were taken back by that part of the exchange, but heavy-handed words were apparently par for the course on April 26.
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From page 1 no director; but the Library Board is in search for a professional to fulfill the role, which falls under the civil service designation. In a telephone interview Colahan explained that while the GCPL Board has engaged a consultant, George Trepp, to identify candidates and serve as a ‘search firm’ the civil service designation of the director position here creates a limit on the pool of applicants. “The budget is the biggest responsibility of our library director. This open position creates more work for the Library trustees but our Board is game. We have hired the consultant to help us and he was the library director in Long Beach -- he’s helping with the search as well as advising the GCPL Board on other library matters. The village library director position is through civil service, so the GCPL Board is given a list of top candidates -- we will be interviewing and hiring someone off of that list. We are restricted and cannot go outside of the list, so there are controls put on us, which in the private sector you wouldn’t have,” he said. Given the capacity of the library director as a village employee, Colahan believes it would be a good idea to bring in village administration and have them interview candidates the way the GCPL Board will do. “I will ask Village
Administrator Ralph Suozzi or someone in his office to join us. I believe we’ve involved the village the last time (early 2014) so we will this time as well,” Colahan said. Consultant George Trepp was present for a brief special meeting the Library Board held on Monday, March 26. Colahan says GCPL will remain without a director “as long as the search process and interview process takes.” “We will move as fast as we can but more importantly get the best candidate that we can get. We’ve had the experience of hiring a director before, and this is the third time since I’ve been the GCPL Board’s chair,” Colahan said. However, the hiring process in 2018 will not take place with the counsel and contribution of a designated Village Board of Trustees’ liaison to the GCPL Board. Trustee John Delany, a longtime Library Board member, was the last trustee to serve in that official role until 2017 and the discontinuation of trustee liaison roles for each municipal board or commission. Colahan interacts with Delany often and speaks to him socially, not in an official capacity related to library matters. “John’s not acting in any liaison capacity or even a semi-liaison capacity today. He is a very good, trusted friend and contact. Personally I can rely on
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L E G A L NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LGG SOLTIONS LLC. Arts of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/26/2018. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The principal business address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is: 110 New Hyde Park Rd., Garden City, NY 11530 Purpose: any lawful act or activity. GC 0754 6X 03/30,04/06,13,20,27,05/04 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE CSFB MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005CF1, V. COLLEEN TRETTIEN; ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 19, 2017, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE CSFB MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-CF1 is the Plaintiff and COLLEEN TRETTIEN; ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Calendar Control Part, Mineola, NY 11501, on May 22, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 162 MEADOW STREET, GARDEN CITY, NY 11530: Section 34, Block 546, Lot 32 & 39: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PEICE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 0000801/2015. MARILYN JEAN SALZMAN, Esq. - Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 106, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. GC 0764 4X 04/20,27,05/04,11
NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Viscardi Center, Henry Viscardi School & Abilities, Inc. (Owner) will receive sealed bids at our facility located at 201 I.U. Willets Road, Albertson, NY 11507 until 10:00 on Monday, May 21, 2018 at which time they will be publicly Opened for Lenovo System ThinkPad L570, quantity 80. All interested Vendors must pre-register with our Purchasing Manager, Maureen Begina at 516-465-1558 to obtain specs. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids received and to accept any bid which it deems to be most favorable to the interest of the Owner. No bid shall be withdrawn pending the decision of the Owner. Bids may be mailed, emailed or hand delivered to: Maureen Begina, Purchasing Manager The Viscardi Center 201 I.U. Willets Road, Albertson, NY 11507 516-465-1558 mbegina@viscardicenter.org GC 0775 1X 05/04 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT OF NASSAU COUNTY 611 MNR Corp., Plaintiff, vs. Danielle Moser Balan; Mary Mosen, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on January 26, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on June 05, 2018 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 123 Hilton Avenue, Garden City, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Garden City, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 34, Block 44 and Lot 40. Approximate amount of judgment is $20,643.74 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 491/15. Edgar J. Royce, Esq., Referee Robert Bichoupan, P.C., 175 East Shore Road, Suite 270, Great Neck, New York 11023, Attorneys for Plaintiff GC 0776 4X 05/04,11,18,25
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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT OF NASSAU COUNTY L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. RUTH O’CONNOR, if she be living, if she be dead, her respective heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributes, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditor, and successor in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through RUTH O’CONNOR, if she be dead, whether by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, including any right, title or interest in and to the real property described in the complaint herein, all of who and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff, et al, Defts. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated April 2, 2018, I will sell at publication auction on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. in the Calendar Control Park (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY prem. k/a District 17, Section 33, Block 519, Lot 60. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law. JOHN JULIANO, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. For Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #94651 GC 0777 4X 05/04,11,18,25 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT OF NASSAU COUNTY U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for J.P. Morgan Mortgage Trust 2006S2, Plaintiff AGAINST Dolores Riggers; Jonathan B Riggers; Kristin M Riggers; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated February 21, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on June 5, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 17 Fenimore Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate,
lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of NY, Section 0033 Block 00220-00 Lots 00030, 00031 & 00032. Approximate amount of judgment $499,843.79 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 6278-13. Irene Villacci, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: April 20, 2018 GC 0778 4X 05/04,11,18,25 BOND RESOLUTION FOR THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on April 26, 2018, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled: “Bond Resolution of the Village of Garden City, New York, adopted April 26, 2018, authorizing the construction of improvements to the Village pool infrastructure, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $835,000, appropriating said amount for such purpose, and authorizing the issuance of bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $835,000 to finance said appropriation,” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows: FIRST: AUTHORIZING said Village to construct improvements to the Village pool infrastructure, including roof and gutter system replacement, exterior building renovations to perimeter facia and soffit, ADA access ramp for Senior Area and code compliant railings, deck trench drain replacement, replacement of adult area shade structure, pool filtration system rehabilitation, replacement of mechanical ventilation systems in men’s and ladies’ locker, shower and restroom areas, and other ancillary or related work in connection therewith; STATING the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $835,000; APPROPRIATING said amount for such purpose; and STATING the plan of financing includes the issuance of $835,000 bonds of the Village
to finance said appropriation, and the levy of a tax upon all the taxable real property within the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and interest thereon; SECOND: AUTHORIZING the issuance of $835,000 bonds of the Village pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the “Law”) to finance said appropriation; THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is fifteen (15) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years; FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village; FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and SIXTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum. DATED: April 26, 2018 Karen M. Altman Village Clerk GC 0779 1X 05/04 BOND RESOLUTION FOR THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on April 26, 2018, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled: “Bond Resolution of the Village of Garden City, New York, adopted April 26, 2018, authorizing the construction of improvements to Community Park Field #2, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $750,000, appropriating said amount for such purpose, and
authorizing the issuance of bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $750,000 to finance said appropriation,” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows: FIRST: AUTHORIZING said Village to construct improvements to Community Park Field #2, including: installation of a new synthetic turf infield, complete underdrain system, new natural turf outfield with new irrigation, new fencing, fenced dugouts, the conversion of existing athletic field lighting to LED sports lighting, and other ancillary or related work in connection therewith; STATING the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $750,000; APPROPRIATING said amount for such purpose; and STATING the plan of financing includes the issuance of $750,000 bonds of the Village to finance said appropriation, and the levy of a tax upon all the taxable real property within the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and interest thereon; SECOND: AUTHORIZING the issuance of $750,000 bonds of the Village pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the “Law”) to finance said appropriation; THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is fifteen (15) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years; FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond antic-
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ipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village; FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and SIXTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum. DATED: April 26, 2018 Karen M. Altman Village Clerk GC 0780 1X 05/04 LEGAL NOTICE FOR ADVERTISEMENT: GARDEN CITY NEWS INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids MUST be RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO: THE PURCHASING DIVISION Incorporated Village of Garden City 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York, 11530 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., UNTIL 11:00 A.M., E.D.T., FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2018 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following: FURNISH & INSTALL ELECTRIC GRINDER AT MEADOW STREET PUMP STATION Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address. Rosemary Monahan Purchasing Agent Dated: May 4, 2018 GC 0781 1X 05/04 LEGAL NOTICE FOR ADVERTISEMENT: GARDEN CITY NEWS INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids MUST be RECEIVED BY AND
DELIVERED TO: THE PURCHASING DIVISION Incorporated Village of Garden City 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York, 11530 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., UNTIL 11:00 A.M., E.D.T., FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following: FURNISH, DELIVER, & INSTALL SOLAR POWERED WASTE AND RECYCLING COMPACTOR SYSTEMS, VARIOUS LOCATIONS, GARDEN CITY, NY Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address. Rosemary Monahan Purchasing Agent Dated: May 4, 2018 GC 0782 1X 05/04 LEGAL NOTICE FOR ADVERTISEMENT: GARDEN CITY NEWS INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids MUST be RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO: THE PURCHASING DIVISION Incorporated Village of Garden City 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York, 11530 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., UNTIL 11:00 A.M., E.D.T., FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following: FURNISH & DELIVER TRASH RECEPTACLES Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address. Rosemary Monahan Purchasing Agent Dated: May 4, 2018 GC 0783 1X 05/04
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39% of the cars in the GCPD survey belonged to local residents of apartments at Hilton Hall and buildings adjacent to it. “I talked with the police aide who enforces regulations in the lot and he feels there are a lot of earlier commuters and they park there. We can’t enforce until after 8AM, and when they’re gone by 3PM, that isn’t in violation of the eight hours. We had a similar scenario in parking field 5 where we changed signage for enforcement to 6AM and we did have some success clearing out the lot for doctors because local establishments have early hours, and employees were parking there and prohibiting patients from going to making it to appointments to visit their doctors,” the commissioner explained. He suggested what the police aide for 7N has thought of, likewise changing the signs to 6 a.m. as Jackson said a little tweak seems to work well. After the Board’s April 26th meeting concluded Trustee Mark Hyer, chair of the Traffic Commission, went over to speak with Chianese. During her time at the podium, he told her point blank “there’s no permits” involved with commercial vehicle parking. Trustee Robert Bolebruch, who has been on the Traffic Commission most of his six years as a trustee, told Chianese now that the issue was brought to the Board’s attention they will look into it. “You are bringing up a very valid point and being that you live there you are probably more familiar with it than we are. The Traffic Commission will coordinate with Police Commissioner Jackson and see if we need to address it,” he said. Mayor Brian Daughney said members of the Board did not know about this issue at 7N until now, and the village should do something about it. When Chianese asked why it was unknown to them, and why none of the trustees, police, or staff bothered to “look out the windows” at Village Hall, the mayor told her “believe it or not, I do not stand outside this building and check on parkings all day long.”
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The Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) provides free monthly legal consultation clinics for Nassau County residents 65 or older. Seniors have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an attorney who volunteers to provide a half-hour private consultation on any legal matter of concern. The next
Senior Citizen Free Legal Consultation Clinic will be held Thursday, May 17th from 9:30AM – 11AM at NCBA, 15th and West Streets, Mineola. This popular free program regularly fills up quickly. Registration is required by calling 516747-4070.
Free rabies vaccination clinics for dogs, cats, and ferrets The Nassau County Department of Health and the Town of North Hempstead are partnering to offer free rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats, and ferrets. Open to all Nassau County residents, the vaccination clinic will be held on Saturday, May 5, from 10AM to 12PM at the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter located at 75 Marino Avenue in Port Washington. “This partnership provides an excellent opportunity for residents to protect their pets as well as their family against rabies,” said Nassau County Executive Laura Curran. “I urge all Nassau County pet-owners to take advantage of this free vaccination clinic, and I thank the Town of North Hempstead for partnering with Nassau County.” “Rabies vaccination for dogs, cats, and domesticated ferrets is required
by New York State law,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein. “Having an up-to-date rabies vaccination eliminates the need for pets to be euthanized or strictly quarantined for six months in the event your pet comes in contact with animals that are known to carry and transmit the virus. To protect your family and your pet, it is absolutely essential that your animals have up-to-date rabies inoculations.” In order to visit this free clinic, all dogs are required to be on leashes and cats, and ferrets must be in enclosed carriers. To make a reservation at this vaccination clinic, call the Town of North Hempstead at (516) 869-6311. For additional information on rabies contact the Nassau County Department of Health at (516) 227-9663.
Planned Parenthood event at Ethical Humanist Society People who have benefited from the services of Planned Parenthood or support the work of this health organization are invited to “Sharing Our Stories,” a meeting where participants can learn how to use their stories for social change. The meeting, a collaboration of the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island, Humanists of Long Island and Planned Parenthood, will be held on Monday, May 14th at 7PM at the Ethical Society, 38 Old Country Road in Garden City. “Many people support Planned
Parenthood and would like to improve their ability to tell the Planned Parenthood story to defend us in this climate where we are under attack,” says Planned Parenthood Grassroots Organizer Karla Bradley. “People’s stories put a face to the statistics.” The meeting, which is free, will be followed by letter-writing to the NY State Senate on the Senate’s Comprehensive Contraceptive Coverage Act. The Ethical Society is located at the western end of Old Country Road, next to the large blue water tower.
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Start the summer off by volunteering for a few fun-filled half days of the Garden City Community Church’s 2018 Vacation Bible School program “Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus”. Adult and youth volunteers are needed to help over 100 children (entering pre-K through 4th grades) enjoy four mornings of VBS activities. Please note all activities will be pre-planned – volunteers just put the activities into action! The 2018 Vacation Bible School program begins on Monday, June 25th and concludes on Thursday, June 28th. Each day’s activities begin at 9AM and end at noon. Just think, after a morning of fun and interesting VBS activities, you could be at the beach or pool by 1PM! Adult volunteers must be a minimum of 18 years of age and will need to complete background check documentation. Please note: Youth volunteers must be entering 7th grade in fall 2018. Upon completion of the VBS program, youth volunteers will receive service letters. The following roles are in need of volunteers: Crew Leaders (30+ vol-
unteers needed to guide small groups of 5-7 children through activities), Recreation Leaders (2 needed), Pre-K Art/Craft Leaders (2 needed) and Pre-K Exploration/Science Leaders (2 needed). To register as a Garden City Community Church VBS volunteer please use the following online address: https://vbspro.events/p/events/759299 Questions about VBS volunteering? Please contact us at: vbs@thegccc.org The Garden City Community Church is located at the corner of Stewart Avenue and Whitehall Boulevard. It is an “Open & Affirming” congregation of the United Church of Christ (Protestant), so no matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey all are welcome! On Sundays, the GCCC has 8:30AM Communion in the Chapel and 10:30AM in the Sanctuary. We also offer an alternate service on Wednesday evenings at 8PM in Gardner Hall. Weekly Forums are held on Sundays at 9:30AM. The Garden City Community Church is handicap-accessible with ramps on the Whitehall Boulevard side of the church and a full elevator to the lower level.
Friends of the Library prepares for Spring Book Sale
Have you ever searched Amazon or Barnes and Noble to find a cherished cookbook or novel, only to find out that it is no longer available? Have you ever spent hours searching through catalogs or The Pear Tree to find just the right present for your mother, father, or friend who already seems to have everything? The Friends of the Garden City Public Library are here to offer you a possible solution to your quests. On Saturday, May 5th from 9:30AM to 5:30PM and Sunday, May 6th from 1 to 4PM, the Friends of the Garden City Public Library will be holding a spectacular, not to be missed, Spring Book Sale. The sale will be so big this year that it will take place in two rooms on the Library’s lower level. The sale, which benefits the Garden City Public Library, will feature over fifty categories covering every subject from anthropology to zoology. There will be a large selection of CDs, DVDs, comic books, old treasures, autographed books, coffee table books, current bestsellers, and travel books. The list could go on and on. A special feature of the sale this year will be unique, specially chosen “Books in a Basket”. Each gift basket will be based on a theme such as “The Crafty Grandma,” an “Out to Brunch Basket”, “For the Love of the Yankees
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Basket”, “The Momma Mia Basket”, “The ESPN Addict Basket”, “Please Read Me Just One More Basket”, a “Red, White and Blue Basket”, “Ready for the Royal Wedding Basket”, and “The Green Thumb Basket”, to name a just a few. You will be able to bid on the baskets in a silent auction or use the “Buy Now” option to bring the basket home immediately. This year a special preview sale will be conducted on Thursday, May 3rd from 5 – 8PM for everyone who has joined the Friends by responding in the past to their annual membership appeal by becoming a donor, patron, sponsor or benefactor. Membership will also be available at the doors of the book sale for those who wish to become a member or to renew their membership for 2018. The mission of the Friends of the Garden City Public Library is to fund services and resources not provided by tax dollars and to promote the Library as a vital community education and information center. All profits from this sale will be used to benefit the Library. For more information on the work of the Friends or the upcoming book sale, please contact the Library at 516-742-8405 or visit the website www. gardencitypl.org/friends-of-the-gardencity-public-library/ .
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Los Bad Hombres at Leos: May is cystic fibrosis awareness month
Another command performance for the local band Los Bad Hombres will be held at Leo’s on Saturday May 12th at 9:00PM. Their raw rockabilly sound with an eclectic mix of covers from Johnny Cash to The Doors, plus a few original tunes, will get your toes tapping and give you a guaranteed spot on the dance floor by the end of the night! The performance will benefit The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) on behalf of The Genova Family. Did you know approximately 1,000 new cases of CF are diagnosed each year? CFF will not rest until they find a cure. No advanced sales, but a suggested donation of $20/pp at the door will include raffle tickets and a Los Bad Hombres CD. If you cannot attend but would still like to donate to CFF, please contact Matt at Mtgenova@yahoo.com for further information.
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At Leo’s on Saturday, May 12th, Los Bad Hombres (from left to right): JR Fuertes, Joe Cupani, Dave Sanossian, and Rob Bradley benefit The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on behalf of The Genova Family
Woodstock Revival Festival to return to Old Bethpage Village Restoration The popular Woodstock Revival Festival will return to Old Bethpage Village Restoration for the second year on June 10th. The all-day festival will begin at 12:00PM and go through 7:30PM. The Woodstock Revival Festival will feature live music by Wonderous Stories, Half Step, Milagro, Jellyband, and Dave Diamond Band, who will be
recreating the music of The Who, The Grateful Dead, Santana, Sly & The Family Stone, Janis Joplin, The Band, Hendrix, CSNY, Creedence, and more. Along with all the tie-dyed regalia, the event will showcase live painting and exhibiting by dozens of artists, plus vending, kids’ activities, food & beverage, yoga, massage, and hula hooping.
Free college planning workshop Seldom are the words “ethics” and “humanity” heard in the same breath as “college admissions,” but on Monday, May 21st at 7:30 PM, the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island will play host to a free college planning workshop, where high school students and their parents will get the inside scoop on how to choose the “best” colleges, the ins and outs of the application and admissions process, writing persuasive essays, and navigating the maze of financial aid and scholarships. Seth Bykofsky of College Connection,
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We’re proud of our Magnet-recognized nurses. We honor your gift for giving during Nurses Week. And we’re thankful you offer your talents all year long.
Congratulations to our own Eileen Sino, BSN, RN, OCN, CNBN, Clinical Research RN/Oncology Education Coordinator, who is the South Nassau Nurse of Excellence winner and our nominee for the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council’s 2018 Nurse of Excellence.
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16th Annual Pineapple Ball dazzles
Guests fully embraced the secret garden theme of the evening with a flourish of floral gowns gracing the dancefloor A flourish of black-tie and floral gowns flowed into the iconic Garden City Hotel on April 20th, as guests were transported into Garden City’s Secret Garden for an enchanting and unforgettable evening at the Chamber of Commerce 16th Annual Pineapple Ball. Led by the creative direction & meticulous planning of Pineapple Ball Chair Kristen Laird, along with her 20-member committee, the night was nothing short of a magical. Paying tribute to three remarkable honorees whose individual efforts have contributed to the vitality and fabric of Garden City and beyond were; “Citizen of the Year”, Kevin M. Walsh of Walsh Markus McDougal & Debellis; “Business Person of the Year” President of Adelphi University Christine M. Riordan, Ph.D.; and “Community Achievement Award” Dean of the Cathedral of the Incarnation, the very Rev’d Michael T. Sniffen. The new and improved night had a little something for everyone with
an abundance of food and entertainment to choose from. Among one of the many highlights, partygoers were treated to a preview of the Garden City Hotels new menu under celebrity chef David Burke, with his famous clothesline candied bacon being served at the cocktail hour. The 2018 Pineapple Ball was a gala unlike anything Garden City has previously seen and is sure to be talked about in the community for ages to come! Boasting 300+ attendees, an awards program with special Honoree Tribute Videos, sponsorships, journal advertising and a silent auction - it takes a village to pull together such an impressive event and the Garden City Chamber of Commerce is greatly appreciative of the tremendous support and contributions from our local community sponsors, businesses, vendors and dedicated committee. We would like to extend a special thank you to the local restaurants who donated
2018 Business Person of the Year President of Adelphi University Dr. Christine M. Riordan with Kaitlyn Henn Woods; Adelphi’s Senior Associate Director of Special Events and Constituent Engagement, Chamber Board Director & Pineapple Ball Committee Member.
Thank you from your Garden City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors! (Pictured L to R: John E. Appelt, Kaitlyn Henn Woods, John Wilton, Patricia Donnelly, Dennis Donnelly, Kevin M. Walsh, Salvatore J. Armao, Andrée de la Garza-Walsh, Thomas J. McCambridge, Michael Ventre, Kristen Laird & Sean Martens. Not Pictured: Jack Craven, Stephanie H. Cullum, Roger Eltringham, Salvatore Ferrara, Jacqueline Goode, Adam Karol, Robert Kloepfer, M. John Pittoni & Alan J. Schwartz) their food and time to the specialty chef-attended appetizer stations during the cocktail hour; La Nonna Bella, Novita, Polo Lounge, Revel, Seasons 52 & Waterzooi. We would also like to thank, The Garden City Hotel, RH Events (Lighting and Production), Hengstenberg’s Florist (Flowers), Key Foods Marketplace (Pineapple Donation), The French Workshop (Provided the Chamber Take-Away dessert Gift) & RTS Print Services (Journal). 2018 Pineapple Ball Sponsors: -Platinum Sponsors: Adelphi University, Northwell Health, Walsh Markus McDougal & DeBellis, LLP Gold Sponsors: Albanese Organization, Inc., Coach Realtors, Hilton Capital Management, SMPL Technologies, NYU Winthrop Hospital. Silver Sponsors: Armao, LLP., Cathedral of the Incarnation, National Land Tenure Company,
Nassau County Legislator and the recipient of the 2017 Pineapple Ball Community Achievement Award astonished the crowd as she sang the National Anthem to begin the evening at this years Pineapple Ball
LLC, Securities Consultants, LLC., The Engel Burman Group Leadership Sponsors: 910 Franklin Realty, LLC, Brosnan & Hegler, LLP., Combined Resources Consulting & Design, Inc., Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation, TARR’S Home Improvements, Inc., Vigorito Barker porter & Patterson, llp. Patron of the Chamber Sponsors: Assemblyman Ed Ra, Blackstone Land Title Agency, LLC, Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, Coquette, Donnelly Mechanical, Fairchild Sons Funeral Home, Inc., Jacqueline and Roger Eltringham, Iron Workers Local361, JP Morgan Chase, Keith & Kelly Hochheiser, Lane Office, Mauser & Tobin Co., Inc., Prime Auditors, Property Owners’ Assoc. of GC Estates, Smok-Haus, Spellman Gibbons Polozzi Truncale & Trentacoste, Standard Valuation Services, Sterling National Bank, Treeline Companies, Windsor Commercial Real Estate.
2018 Citizen of the Year and Chamber Board Director Kevin M. Walsh, Esq. thanks the crowd after the presentation of his Honoree Tribute Video
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Committee member (and daughter of Citizen of the Year Kevin Walsh) Amanda Walsh with her brother Sam Walsh.
Dean of the Cathedral of the Incarnation and 2018 recipient of the 2018 Community Achievement Award the Very Rev’d Michael T. Sniffen accepts his award after his Honoree Tribute Video
Pineapple Ball Chair Kristen Laird with Committee Member and fellow Coach Realtor, Laura Rich enjoying the evening together.
Executive Director Dennis Donnelly welcomes the crowd
The Atomic Funk Project came back for the second year in a row and did not disappoint
Music kept the dance floor packed all night long
2018 Pineapple Ball Committee: Kaitlyn Henn Woods, Salvatore J. Armao, Andrea Bhuachara, Nancy Giannone, Dennis Donnelly, Arlene Conigliaro, Pat Aprigliano, Kristen Laird, Andrée de la Garza-Walsh, Karen Guendjoian, John Wilton, Thomas J. McCambridge, Michael Ventre & Sean Martens (Not Pictured: Roger Eltringham , Robert Kloepfer, Laura Rich, Patricia O’Grady, Lisa Smith, Kris Vieira, Amanda Walsh).
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Current Chamber President Michael Ventre and Pineapple Ball Chair Kristen Laird enjoying the fruits of this year’s labor.
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GC for a Cure” Run/Walk again raises $30,000 for charity
Family, friends and colleagues walk in memory of Marilyn Corcoran
Runners celebrating after their run!
The highly anticipated 9th annual “Garden City Teachers’ Association event; a 5K timed Race and a 1-mile Fun Run/Walk, held on Saturday, April 21st was a huge success. This annual event that attracted 1,000 participants and 150 volunteers raised approximately $30,000 for Memorial SloanKettering Cancer Center, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the Michele White Scholarship Fund. In addition, money was raised from selling cookbooks for the Ronald McDonald House and donations were also collected for the charity Kids Need More. The event began when teachers, administrators, students, parents, community members, and local merchants poured into the Garden City High School cafeteria on Friday, April 20th, bringing with them more than 70 raffle baskets, each valuing well over $100. Excited volunteers began registration and distributed race t-shirts. Middle School students aggressively and successfully sold baked goods and delicious candy bags that were created from the students’ donations. While decorations were going up, delicious pre-race pasta meals were sold to all participants, courtesy of La Bottega with 100% of the proceeds going right to the race. This year the teachers and runners wore pink shirts to remember Michele White, a former art teacher at Stewart
Floral Park (18:34) Congratulations as well to 1st Place Female- Michele Walker from Massapequa (18:42), 2nd Place Female-Barbara Gubbins from Southampton (20:51), and 3rd Place Female-Bradie Dwyer from Garden City (21:22). Before the winners received their awards, Colleen Hanley, a representative from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, thanked the Garden City community for their efforts in raising funds for such an important cause. This event wouldn’t be possible without the help and support of all those who participated and volunteered throughout the year with planning, preparation, advertising, and fundraising. Thank you to our sponsors: SEPTA, Garden City PTA, The Founders Group of Morgan Stanley, La Bottega, The UPS Store of Garden City, Doc O’Grady’s, Tailored Events, South Shore Tri Coach, Daniel GaleSotheby’s, Team Calvert, Hint Water, Mr. DJ Entertainment, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Nordstrom, Walter Levchuck, Crossfit Garden City, Patriot Supply, Garden City Dental, Signature Premier Properties, and The Jamie and Paige Malone Foundation. The annual event would not be possible without the continued support from the Garden City Public School District, The Village of Garden City, The Garden City Police
Team Murphy gets ready to run!
School who lost her battle to cancer in August 2013 and for Marilyn Corcoran, a former 6th-grade teacher who lost her battle just this year. Runners and walkers wore personalized bibs in honor and in memory of their loved ones and friends. Saturday, soon after daybreak, energetic and enthusiastic volunteers continued to implement the well-organized plans of the “GC for a Cure” Committee leaders: Kerry Calvert (race director), Millie Joyce, Jeanne Colwell, Beth Cleary, Trish Roberts, Dawn Marzullo, and Robyn Madden. Cheerful helpers enjoyed the cool, crisp weather as they hung signs/kites, assembled the start and finish lines, displayed balloons, and organized the food, raffle and award tables. Nordstrom’s set up a table with their own raffle prizes, while Mike Riccio of Mr. DJ Entertainment played race-pumping music for all to enjoy. Better Homes and Gardens donated bagels for the event and Daniel Gale/ Sothebys donated delicious, ripe bananas, and both had festive table set-ups! The atmosphere was electric as the participants began to prepare for the race. Although every participant was considered a winner at this spectacular event, special congratulations goes to 1st Place Male- John Barry from Manhasset (17:07), 2nd Place Male- David Sewell from Brookyn (17:21), and 3rd Place Male-Alex Addison from
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners!
Department, The Mineola volunteer Ambulance Corp., GCREA, Elitefeats, The Garden City Service League of Boys, and The National Charity League (handed out flyers on race course, ran the mile 2 water station, donated baked goods and raffle baskets, and cheered on runners along the course). Thank you to the Garden City Turkey Trot Directors for their assistance. Special appreciation goes out to all those who live on the racecourse for their continued support. A very special thank you to Garden City SEPTA for being this year’s Top Sponsor! Thank you for your generous donation as well as manning a special water station for the runners/walkers at the corner of Oxford Blvd. and Stratford Avenue. Thank you to Mike Spinelli, St. Joseph’s “Run For Tomorrow’s Hope” race director, for handing out Pineapple Race Series medals and performance t-shirts to all of the runners/walkers that completed all three Garden City races this year. For more information on the Pineapple Race Series visit rungc.com! The overwhelming generosity and participation of the Garden City Community members made this event a huge success. All were united to support a great cause that will make a difference in the fight against cancer. For those who were not able to make the event and would like to contribute, please go to www.gcforacure.com.
Race Director Kerry Calvert with Middle School girls selling treats!
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Sponsor Better Homes and Garden
Sponsor Daniel Gale Sotheby’s
Race Director Kerry Calvert, Monika Mohacsi, and Paulette Mohacsi with female winner Michele Walker
Sponsor La Bottega sells pasta dinners!
Trish Roberts and Millie Joyce at registration!
Kerry Calvert with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place age group winners!
We get you sales! Andrew and Kaitlyn Fuoco show off their “GC Pineapple Race Series” medals and shirts
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Pack 55 packs in the fun at special events
Cub Scout Pack 55 has had a very exciting couple of months, filled with new events and events that Scouts look forward to every year. On March 4th, Scouts and their families headed to Island Rock in Plainview for a 2-hour rock climbing event. Participants scaled the state of the art climbing facility, testing their strength and agility while having a great time with their friends. On March 9th, Scouts had another opportunity to get active, with Pack 55’s Annual Sports Night. Held at the Nassau County Police Activity League in New Hyde Park, Scouts played a series of sports and games that got their bodies moving and their hearts pumping. March 23rd was one of the highlights of the Cub Scouting year, the annual Sleep-In. This year’s Sleep-In took place at the American Museum of Natural History. Scouts experienced the amazing opportunity to sleep in the Milstein Family Hall of Ocean Life under the 94 foot long, 21,000-pound fiberglass blue whale. Scouts and their families were able to explore the museum, as well as take part in demonstrations including a live animal presentation, fossil exploration, and the breathtaking 3D film, Amazon Adventure. Much like pre-
vious years’ Sleep-Ins at the Franklin Institute and Intrepid Museum, the Sleep-In at the American Museum of Natural History was an unforgettable experience for the Scouts and everyone who attended. On April 22nd, Scouts and their families participated in the Annual Spring Hike at Bethpage State Park. After this year’s seemingly never ending winter, Mother Nature gifted the Pack with the perfect spring day for this 3-mile hike through the trails of the park. The boys came prepared with their Cub Scout Six Essentials (water, trail snack, whistle, flashlight, sun protection, personal first-aid kit) and truly honored the Cub Scout Outdoor Code by leaving no trace and picking up trash along the trail. Pack 55 would like to invite anyone interested in joining our pack in the 2018-2019 year to our Annual Year End Picnic on June 1st. This fun event is a great way to see what Scouting is all about. For more information please visit Pack55GardenCityNY on Facebook and follow us. Please contact Virginia Barone at vrowe1123@verizon.net or (917) 282-0731 if you are interested in registering your child (grades 1 through 5) as a Cub Scout in Pack 55.
Playing beach ball volleyball at Sports Night
Pack 55 climbers receiving patches for their rock climbing achievements
Fossil hunting at the American Museum of Natural History
The pack gathered for a hike at Bethpage State Park
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McGerty at the Community Park Clubhouse, 483-2525. The fee to play is $550. per person. Monday 3.0 Doubles 11:30 – 1:00 Monday 3.5 Doubles 1:00 – 2:30 Tuesday 2.5 Doubles 11:30 - 1:00 Wednesday 1.5 - 2.5 (Coached Play) 11:30 – 12:30 Wednesday 3.5 – 4.0 Doubles 12:30 – 2:00 Thursday 3.0 Singles 11:30 - 12:30 Thursday 3.5 Doubles 12:30 – 2:00 Friday 3.0 Doubles 11:30 – 1:00
Tennis Contract Court Time Available
Prime tennis contract court times are available for the 2018-19 indoor season at the Community Park Tennis Center! For more information and pricing or if you are interested in joining a contract group please call Steve Espey at (516) 465-4075.
Early Bird Tennis
The mini golf course at Garden City Community Park
Registration for Women’s Tennis Leagues
Registration for the 2018-2019 Community Park Tennis Center weekday women’s tennis leagues are underway. All players wishing to join can pick up and fill out an application at the Community Park Clubhouse, or download an application at www.gardencityrecreation.org. Current players have the first choice to rejoin their league and must be signed up for next season by Friday, May 25th. After this date openings will be filled on a 1st come 1st served basis by qualified players. If you do not come in 1st or 2nd in your current group and you wish to move up you may try out for the group.
If our pro ranks you at that level and there are openings you can move to the next level. So get your application in as soon as possible. All new players must attend a try-out (to be rated) with one of our pros before they can play in the league. You do not have to try out for learn and play league. If you do not get into the league of your choice, you may sign up as a sub player. We will do our best to accommodate players however there is limited court time and a limited number of openings in the women’s tennis leagues. The league is a great way to meet new people and get some exercise during the winter months. For more information on the league or details about babysitting call Tom
Start the day off right with an enjoyable morning workout! Our Tennis Center courts are open at 8:00 am every morning. Before you head to work or tackle other obligations consider having some fun and play some tennis! For further information or to reserve a court please call the Tennis Center at 516-483-2525.
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outing or just looking to get together with family, friends or co-workers, why not try miniature golf at Community Park. Our course has twists and turns to excite players of all ages! We offer a beautiful setting with a shaded picnic area, and a playground. Additionally this fun filled activity is reasonably priced. So look into our party packages and let the fun begin! We are now booking parties for the 2018 season. For more information or to book a party, call Tom at the Community Park Clubhouse at 483-2525.
Tennis Center Etiquette Reminder
We kindly remind all of our tennis players to please reframe from entering the tennis courts until your scheduled time begins. If you are early, please wait in the Tennis Clubhouse until one minute before your court time and then proceed to your court. In order to create a courteous environment we ask players to please end at the specified time. Do not finish a set or play one more point so that the next scheduled group has the opportunity to start on time.
Senior Citizen Tennis Time
The Department of Recreation and Parks is happy to announce that “Senior Citizen Time” is expanding at the Garden City Tennis Center. Senior residents can now take advantage of the $20 per hour per court rate on the newly expanded time period of Monday through Friday 7:00am -6:00pm. To make a court reservation please call the Tennis Clubhouse at 483-2525.
Stay Connected with GC Recreation
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Garden City Trojans Weekly Recap
Players remember Eddie Blatz with his #14 jersey On Tuesday, April 24th, the Trojans hosted the MacArthur Generals in a league contest. The date also commemorated the two-year anniversary of the loss of Eddie Blatz. In a tribute to his memory, the team entered the field carrying Eddies #14 jersey. There is not enough space in this article to articulate his many accomplishments both
on and off the field. He was everything one could want in a teammate, brother, son, and friend. Never forgotten, 14 Strong…….and in a strange coincidence, the final score was 14-1. The game itself was an opportunity for the Trojans to refine their focus on offensive and defensive skill sets. As usual, Justin Coppola was domi-
Jack Tynan, tight as a glove
Kyle McLeod, nailing it
nating at the faceoff circle. A strength of this team is its offensive diversity. The scoresheet reflects that with 10 different players touching the back of the net. In the first quarter, goals by Gavin Pappas and Will Puccio put GC up 2-0. The second quarter saw tallies by Liam Muldoon, Trevor Yeboah-Kodie, and James Basile. Ford Carney, after almost jumping out of his shorts to draw attention to how open he was, finished the first half scoring with his first goal of the season. The defense continued its stellar play, providing ample security for Teddy Dolan and Eric Muller in goal. Third-period goals from Trevor Yeboah-Kodie off a one hand steal, Will Puccio, Justin Copolla, and two by Kyle Steinbach put the Trojans up 11-0. In the fourth, Garden City added to the tally with goals by Kieran Paskewitz, Chris Jordan, and Nick Rosato. Of course, this game was a precursor to the annual Woodstick Classic on Saturday, April 28th. The Woodstick Classic is nationally recognized as the longest played rivalry in high school lacrosse. This was the 133rd edition of the series. Regardless of each team’s records entering this contest, the play is always spirited and competitive. As expected, there was a large and boisterous crowd represent-
ing these great traditional lacrosse programs. Both teams play demanding non-conference schedules leading up to this annual rivalry. The goal is to be playing your best lacrosse by the time the game is played. They did not disappoint. The game was a battle in the trenches with both defenses not giving any ground. The game was tied after one that included a goal by Cole Dutton. GC went up 3-2 at half on goals by Liam Muldoon and Kyle Steinbach. Each possession in the second half was a chess match pitting two stubborn defenses waiting for someone to blink. At the end of three quarters, the game was tied at 3-3. The Indians went ahead at 4-3, only to see the Trojans tie it with eight and a half minutes to go on a goal by James Basile. A Trojans goal was waived off despite a player being pushed into the crease that allowed Manhasset to take possession and a 5-4 lead with six minutes left. The battle continued until the Trojans were forced to chase and double the ball as the Indians played keep away. They took advantage with two empty net goals for the final score of 7-4. While losing at home to a rival is disappointing, the Trojans eagerly await a possible rematch in the Nassau County playoffs later this year.
Jack Muldoon looking to feed
Teddy at the ready
Colin looking to steal your lunch money
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Cycle the Erie: 400 Miles & 400 Years Flow By on Canalway Bike Tour Across New York State
Biking on the Eric Canalway from Lockport to Medina © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com
Riding the Erie Canalway. The 19th Annual Cycle the Erie 400-mile ride had a record 750 riders © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
Cycle the Erie riders arrive in Medina, a city that not only grew up with the canal Cycle the Erie riders leaving Medina on Day 2 of the 8-day, 400-mile so its prized stone could reach as far as Brooklyn (the foundation of the Brooklyn bike tour from Buffalo to Albany. The 19th Annual Cycle the Erie had a Bridge) and Buckingham Palace © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com record 750 riders © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com BY KAREN RUBIN, TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE, GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM
To see how America came to be – and what really made America great – you need only
to join Parks & Trails NY’s annual eight-day, 400-mile Cycle the Erie Bike Tour from Buffalo to Albany. This year will be the 20th annual ride along the multi-use Erie Canalway, which closely follows the towpath along the original
Erie Canal that was built between 1817-1825, transports you 400 miles and through 400 years of history. Unfolding before you, at a pace that flows like a movie, are the pastoral scenes of See page D2
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farmlands, the canaltowns that sprang up to handle the trade, the factories that emerged to manufacture the myriad inventions and innovations spawned by Yankee ingenuity, you cross Native American tribal areas, colonial settlements, Revolutionary War sites, and places connected with abolition and women’s rights. You see the rise and fall of industrialization and urbanization, and now, most marvelous of all, you see before you the reinvention, revitalization and repurposing of these villages, towns, cities and communities that the Eric Canal spawned. The Erie Canal turned a modest port called New York City into a global trade and financial center, New York State into the Empire State, and the United States into a global industrial power. It turned a subsistence farmer in the Midwest into a purveyor to the world, and not only transformed geography, but society. The Erie Canal “was the Mother of Cities” overnight, canal towns catering to the boat traffic sprung up from nowhere and cities like Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse mushroomed. The canal was an incubator for innovation and a transmitter for new ideas. It unified the nation, tying together East and West, and was the artery by which pioneers and immigrants made their way to the settle the frontier. Whether native born, naturalized, immigrant or visitor from abroad, you come away from this journey with renewed understanding of what it means to be an American. Besides being a marvelous carfree trail (mostly flat), with gorgeous
landscapes (you can’t believe this is New York State!), what distinguishes this bike trip is that it is so interesting – the sites and sights along the way. Every day is enlightening, inspiring, serendipitous. We go from urban to rural, pastoral lands and back to urban, from main streets into forest and into neighborhoods “tourists” would never see. There is so much to see, in fact, all along the way you have to make choices, which is why so many people come back multiple times. Indeed, this is my second Cycle the Erie tour. This is no typical bike tour. In the first place, it is one of the best managed, organized and supported bike tours you will ever experience – the 2017 ride (the 19th annual Cycle the Erie) which coincided with the bicentennial of beginning the building of the Erie Canal, July 4, 1817 - had a record 750 cyclists. The bicentennial of the opening of the Erie Canal will be held in 2025 (I’m already making plans.) Our ride is supported by 90 volunteers and you appreciate each and every one: people who go out and mark the trail for us to follow; truck drivers and baggage handlers; SAG drivers and bikers who are there to help if someone has difficulty on the trail; rest stop crew; food service people; bike repair mechanics; medical nurse; site-set up crew; even a massage therapist and yoga instructor. What is most impressive is how everything seems to be taken into account – texting us with a severe weather alert or some emergency, orientations that let us know what to expect from the trail and what to watch
Cycle the Erie riders in Lockport explore the Flight of Five– the original canal locks that were an engineering marvel. A canal cruise is arranged for the riders. © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
out for and what weather conditions to expect, what attractions to look for along the way, the best places to stop off for lunch, the best ice cream stops and trailside breweries, even cycling safety talks (done with great creativity and humor). Shuttle buses are organized to take us from the campsite into town for the evening; they arrange for indoor camping (typically the school gym) as well as Comfy Campers (a service that sets up tent for you, the closest thing to glamping). There are shower trucks to supplement the indoor facilities; access to swimming pools; charging stations. The routes are well marked and signed, and there are as rest stops morning and afternoon with water, snacks and restrooms. Very often the towns and villages set up welcome centers for us on the trail with special snacks and bottles of water that supplement the rest stops. Museums and attractions stay open, early in the morning or into the evening to accommodate us; we get discounts on admissions, shopping and free shipping just by waving our Cycle the Erie wristband. The trail makes for superb cycling – most of the 400 miles are on the dedicated multi-use trail, about 75 miles is on roads (that is, until the trail is completed which is in the works by New York State). Much of the trail is crushed limestone; some of it is more rugged or overgrown (making it challenging when it rains); some is paved. The trail is mostly flat except for where we come off and ride the highway overpasses to get to our campsites, most typically on gorgeous grounds of private schools (which amazingly always seem to be at the top of a hill), and then we get to see neighborhoods that we would otherwise be unlikely to visit. And the people! A trip like this brings like-minded people who enjoy
camping, biking and discovery from across the country and around the world, and who very soon form a whole nomadic tribe. Sitting around tables at breakfast and dinner, or catching up with people on the trail, and finding people who step up to help with setting up a tent or fixing a broken pole, there is this marvelous sense of community and camaraderie. This year’s ride – with the most riders ever – drew people from 36 states including DC, 15 from Canada, as well as from as far away as Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom; the oldest rider was 84 (doing the ride for her 12th time); the youngest was 3, but the youngest selfpowered cyclist was just 8 years old. Three-fourths of us are doing the ride for the first time. There were families, groups like Troop 497 from Baltimore, and lots of solos. One couple rode to the start in Buffalo from Canada and was linking this 400-mile trip to biking down to New York City. The unexpected treat is how fascinating the historic sites are along the way – it is so intellectually and culturally satisfying. In addition to organizing our visits so that attractions stay open for us either early in the morning or into the evening, each day there are lectures or special programs, like music. Every day’s ride – averaging 50 miles a day but as much as 63 - is special in its own way – the sights, the experiences, the ride and its physical challenge. First timers tend to focus on the ride – making sure they can complete the distance (we travel at our own pace). But those who have done the ride before know they will be able to go the distance, so take more time to take in the sights; third timers or more explore even further afield – take that yellow brick road up to the Oz Museum, go for that farm-to-
Fairport community puts out the welcome mat for Cycle the Erie riders © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
table restaurant for lunch, stop in at the brewery or ice cream shop. This was my second time doing the ride – I did it two years before. There is so much to do – so many attractions and sites and experiences – that I tried as much as possible to do things I hadn’t done on the first ride. And then there is pure serendipity, like weather, which makes a terrific difference in the experience. Knowing what to expect (and that you have done the distance before) gives you the extra confidence to take more time to explore. Registrations have opened for the 2018 ride, the 20th Annual Cycle the Erie bike tour, which will take place July 8-15. (If you don’t want to do all eight-days, 400-miles, they offer two and four-day segments but then you would have to organize getting back to your starting place.) And We’re Off! The tour begins in Buffalo and a good portion of us drive to Albany (I’ve arranged a stay in Saratoga Springs before this ride) where we pull up to the Visitors Center, drop off our gear, then park in the adjacent municipal lot before boarding buses for the five-hour drive to Buffalo, where we camp at the Nichols School, a magnificent private academy. (If you don’t want to set up your own tent, you can sign up for Comfy Campers, a service which sets
up a truly comfortable tent, with air mattress and fresh towel daily; there is also “indoor camping,” typically in the gymnasium at the schools where we stay. There also are recommended bedand-breakfast inns along the way.) Our journey begins on Saturday night before the start of the ride on Sunday, on the campus of the Nichols School, a magnificent private academy in Buffalo, where we have a welcoming reception and gala dinner, and an orientation about the Erie Canal and our route (Those of us who are here early enough can join an optional pretour ride to Niagara Falls and around historic Buffalo, but those of us who have come by bus from Albany arrive just in time to register and enjoy a festive kick-off reception and dinner and orientation meeting.) The Erie Canal was the most successful public works project in America. Despite its cost ($7.7 million, the equivalent of $18 billion today), the opposition to the folly of Governor DeWitt Clinton’s “ditch” (nothing really changes) and the fact that the new nation did not even have the engineers nor the technology to build such a canal when the first shovel was put into the ground in Rome, on July 4, 1817, the canal actually quickly recouped See page D5
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Thanking all of those special women on Mother’s Day! BY CLAIRE LYNCH Over the years I’ve looked around at the women in my life who have been supportive and who have served as role models for me. Some of them were relatives of mine. Others were teachers, friends and co-workers. All made an impression on me. My mother had an identical twin sister, my Aunt Laura, who we saw often. She had three children in Brooklyn and went to work every day in New York City. She always seemed to enjoy her job, taking care of her family and seeing the members of her large extended family every so often. I admired that. I liked seeing the relaxed, easy way they had with each other - and with their spouses. I liked the way they joked around. I remember that my Aunt Laura’s husband, Uncle Stephen, liked to watch Johnny Carson on TV every night and he always told the group about something funny that he or one of Carson’s guests had said and they would all laugh hysterically. In the way she conducted her life Aunt Laura was a role model for me. So was my mother’s other sister, my Aunt Julie, who went to college and graduate school and was a certified nutritionist.
I really admired the fact that while working full-time for the City of New York Aunt Julie went to graduate school part-time until she got her M.S. in Nutrition. She often told us why going to college meant so much to her and very early on, I wanted to go, also. My mother was a strong woman who knew what she wanted in life which was a family and she looked after all of us. My mother had worked a full-time job in Brooklyn before she married my father but once she had her six children she was a fulltime homemaker. Making sure that we all got to school then to our different after school activities and weekend happenings kept her busy. I’ve learned things many times over the years from my mother by the way she handled things. She often used humor to make her point and she would often give us examples of how things could be done better rather than just telling us what to do. She always had a twinkle in her eyes as she made her points so I always knew that she was concerned about our welfare - and that we should get whatever point she was making at the time. If we did our homework every day, See page D6
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This Couple Has a Couple Options BY TOM MARGENAU
Q: My wife and I both turn 66 later this year. (Our birthdays are just two days apart.) I’ve worked all my life and expect to get a full retirement benefit of about $2,600 per month. My wife has been a homemaker all her life and has no Social Security account of her own. So she will only be due a spouse’s benefit on my record. I am thinking of waiting until 70 to claim my benefits, while letting my wife claim her spousal rate now. I am doing this for two reasons. First, to get the 32 percent extra bonus added to both of our Social Security checks. But more importantly, I want to ensure my wife gets a higher widow’s benefit once I am gone. Do you think this is a good idea? A: It certainly is noble and generous of you to consider your wife’s future income when making your retirement decisions. But I’m going to give you some food for thought by comparing what you’d be due by taking benefits at 66 versus waiting until age 70 to file. However, before I do that, I must correct two misconceptions you have about the process. You said you were planning to wait until 70 to file for your own benefits while letting your “wife claim her spousal rate now.” She can’t do that. Or to put that another way, she can’t get any benefits on your record until you are getting benefits yourself. So if you wait until age 70 to file for retirement benefits, she would have to wait until she is 70 to file for spousal benefits. The second mistake you made is thinking that both you and your wife get the extra 32 percent credit added to your benefits. That’s wrong. You get the extra amount at age 70. But your wife’s spousal benefit will be based on your age 66 rate. In other words, when you take benefits at age 70 and get a 132 percent retirement benefit, she will get an amount equal to 50 percent of your age 66 benefit. Although, if you die first, her widow’s benefit will include the extra 32 percent. A wife does not share in her husband’s delayed retirement bonus, but a widow does. So now let’s go over your options. In option one, both you and your wife file for benefits at age 66. You would get $2,600 per month and your wife would get $1,300 per month -- for a total of $3,900 per month. That means in the four years between your 66th and your 70th birthdays, the two of you would get 48 Social Security checks totaling $187,200. (To keep the math simple, I am not going to try to figure future cost-ofliving increases into my examples.) In option two, you follow your current plan -- you wait until you are 70 to start your Social Security checks. With the 32 percent “delayed retirement cred-
it,” you would start getting $3,432 per month. And recalling what I said about your wife getting half of your age 66 rate, she will still get $1,300 monthly. So your combined income would be $4,732. That’s $832 per month more than you get in the first option. But remember, if you go with option two, you will have forfeited $187,200 in benefits between age 66 and 70. It would take you 225 months, or almost 19 years, to make up the money you lost by not going with option one. That makes option one look pretty attractive. But there is another side to that coin. Your wife does come out ahead after you die getting a higher widow’s benefit with option two. She’d get $3,432 in widow’s benefits if you wait until age 70 to file compared with $2,600 if you start your benefits at age 66 using option one. So now you and your wife have to sit down, munch on that for a while, compare the numbers, and decide which way to go. Q: I am 65 and started getting my own Social Security about three months ago. I just learned my ex-wife, who owned her own realty company and made big bucks, has recently retired and signed up for her Social Security. Can I now suspend my Social Security checks and then apply for husband’s benefits on her record and save mine until I’m 70 to get the 32 percent bonus? By the way, neither my wife nor I ever remarried. A: No, you can’t do that. If you had waited until age 66 before applying for any Social Security benefits, at that time you could have applied for spousal benefits and then saved your own until 70. But you still have a chance to do something. Anyone who files for Social Security benefits has up to 12 months to change his or her mind. In other words, you could withdraw your retirement claim. As part of that bargain, you would have to repay all the benefits you’ve received so far. Then when you turn 66, you could file a claim for divorced husband’s benefits on your wife’s Social Security record. You would get an amount equal to onehalf of her full retirement rate. You would get that until age 70, when you could re-file for your own retirement benefits and get the extra 32 percent added to your full retirement amount. So think about all of that. Do you think it is worth it to withdraw your current claim, repay all benefits you’ve already received, wait about a year, and then file for the smaller husband’s rate on your wife’s Social Security record and live on that for four years -- all to get an extra 32 percent added to your retirement benefits when you are 70? Q: I am about to turn 62 and I just heard some shocking news. I
was told that if I have more than $2,000 in the bank, then I will not be eligible for the SSI retirement benefits I’ve worked for all my life! Is this true? A: This is yet another example of people mixing up two entirely separate government programs: Social Security and Supplemental Security Income. The former pays retirement and disability benefits to people who have worked and paid taxes into the system, as well as benefits to their dependents
and survivors. The latter is a welfare program that pays a small monthly stipend to elderly or disabled people who are very poor. The $2,000 liquid asset limit applies to people getting SSI. You could have a million dollars in the bank and still get your Social Security checks. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@ comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2018 CREATORS.COM
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Cycle the Erie: 400 Miles & 400 Years Flow By on Canalway Bike Tour Across New York State C ontinued from page D3 its investment. In fact, the original canal only lasted until 1836, when it was essentially rebuilt and expanded, and then again, by President Theodore Roosevelt who redirected and replaced the Modern Barge canal altogether in 1903. No longer a “mom and pop”
Albany trail, but to create a new northsouth trail, the Empire State Trail, that will link New York City to the Canadian border – 750 miles of off-road trails all together. This would be the longest state ‘shared use’ trail in nation. Blue paint along our route points the way to a historical/attraction (for example, the Buffalo Niagara Heritage
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Village); orange paint on road shows us the way to bike to our destination. There are markers before and after each turn. We reach a rest stop at 17 miles before coming into Lockport. This day brings us into Lockport, where they have arranged for anyone who wants, a free 1 ½-hour-long cruise on the canal through two locks. Here in Lockport, you get to see in the most compressed amount of space, the entire history of the Canal, with the original Flight of Five locks just See page D6
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for example, it would help us learn the lessons our teachers were trying to teach us. If we put our clothes away and kept our rooms clean then our things wouldn’t pile up. My mother, my two aunts and my grandmother looked after my Uncle Douglas who was the baby of their family. They protected him and looked out for him but they gave him enough space to grow and flourish. That’s what family is for. My cousin, Donna, who is the oldest of my brothers, sisters and cousins, always has something exciting going on. She is 13 yearsolder than I. She is extroverted and peppy and always interested in doing something new. Whether we went shopping together or danced around to some Elvis songs or some Beatles’ songs in her parents’ living room along with other people, Donna had a motherly way of keeping her eye on me to make sure that everything was okay. I saw a lot of Donna when we all lived in Brooklyn but when my family moved to Rockville Centre when I was six years old she made a point to keep in touch with me. She phoned my house often when I was in elementary school and high school to see what I was up to and I always liked hearing about what she was doing because it always seemed so exciting and glamorous. Her wedding in Brooklyn when I was 11 was one of the first ones I went to and remember vividly. That wedding was a fun time for all of us who went, one that we will always have memories of. A tall, thin person with long-flowing black hair, my cousin, Donna, always looked very glamorous like Audrey Hepburn or other Hollywood movie stars. It seemed to me that Donna always wore the latest, most stylish clothes. I looked up to her for her glamour and as a trend setter but when I mentioned that to her later, when I was all grown up, she just laughed off my compliment. She seemed glad, however, that I had noticed her outfits and her sense of fashion. After Donna got married and she and her husband moved to Suffolk County, she ended up having a son then twin girls so all these years my family has continued with the “twins” stories and anecdotes. I never saw Donna light up as much as on the day she had her twin girls. Even though my relatives got married and spread out geographically, they made sure that they got together to see everyone not just on the holidays but at other times, too. On this special holiday, on Mother’s Day which is on May 13, I think not just of my own relatives but of all of the women in my neighborhood where
I grew up. They looked out for the kids. In the 1960s and 1970s many women stayed home, like June Cleaver on “Leave It to Beaver,” and they believed that being a good homemaker meant looking out for other people in the neighborhood and the community as well as within their own families. I remember Mrs. Murphy, my next door neighbor who not only welcomed the Lynch family to the block when our moving van and car pulled up to our new house and two adults and six kids got out. What a surprise! Still, her first thought was that her children would have other children to play with since we were all more or less the same ages. Her second thought was for herself, that she might have just met a new friend in someone her own age, in my mother. That friendship lasted for more than 40 years. Mrs. Murphy had dinner on the table every night at 6 p.m., helped her kids with their schoolwork every afternoon and kept an eye on when we neighborhood kids got a game of baseball going in front of her house on summer evenings. But even more than that, I loved her for letting me sleep over at her house because one of her daughters, Nicole, was my best friend as a kid and we were pretty inseparable. Whenever the Murphys invited me to have dinner with their family and stay overnight, Mrs. Murphy always seemed to make my favorite dinner and dessert. We spent entire summer days together reading good books outside hoping for a breeze. Then we would discuss what we had read. Afterwards, her older brother, Rick, always used to tease us about looking like a couple of librarians with our noses in the books. Nicole and I also spent a lot of time talking about horses which was Nicole’s favorite subject. As a youngster of six, seven and eight I didn’t know much about them but I read up about horses pretty quickly so I would understand what Nicole was talking about. I learned the terms stallions, mares, fillies, etc. I read what bridle, cantor and gallop meant. I was a kid from Brooklyn so I wasn’t fully up to speed on the subject – but I learned. Going horseback riding was always Nicole’s top priority. She would save her birthday money or holiday money and when she was ready, Nicole would call to make a reservation to go riding at the local stables. Nicole and her siblings still remember and still kid me about which dinner really, really was my favorite one. My reaction? What a memory! Sometimes neighbors’ memories are funny memories. I think of my down the block neighbor, Mrs. Taylor, who was the mother of my good friend, Patty. She helped pick
me up and dust me off when I was nine and fell while playing a game with the other kids at the bus stop. I skinned both knees badly and, bruised and bleeding, Mrs. Taylor took me inside her home to clean me up and bandage me up before the yellow school bus came so that I could go to school as usual. I think of Mrs. Anderson who baked a cake for Peggy, one of our neighborhood friends whose birthday was the next day. She showed a few of us girls how to bake the cake from scratch (before that I used boxed cake mixes) and with all of our chatting and all of the excitement of baking I spilled some chocolate frosting on the front of my blouse. I said, “Oh-oh!” Mrs. Anderson saw the goppy mess and quickly gave me one of her daughter’s T-shirts to wear while she ran my blouse through her washing machine. We put the finishing touches on the birthday cake and the next day it was a hit with Peggy. That day Mrs. Anderson didn’t make me feel bad for dropping the chocolate frosting on my blouse. She just fixed the problem and we were on our way. On this special day I think of the teachers who were the most influential on me. I think about Mrs. Collins, my high school English teacher in Rockville Centre, Mrs. Collins, who seemed to have it all. I’ll always remember how her eyes lighted up whenever we were in class and she read parts of some books by Nathaniel Hawthorne such as “The Scarlet Letter” and some poems by William Carlos Williams such as “The
Red Wheelbarrow.” I could tell that she loved literature – as well as diagramming sentences like most other English teachers – and she loved her family, too. In time I found out that she had her challenges in life but I always liked the fact that she always seemed to genuinely love what she was doing. I could go on and on about all of the women and mothers who have had an impact on me but I will stop here. Mother’s Day is an unusual holiday for me in that I am not a mother. Still, I celebrate and honor all of the mothers I know who are so dedicated to their families and to helping other people. I learn from their unselfish examples every day. From them I have learned patience, empathy, tolerance and understanding. I learned how to be caring and how to be supportive of others. I retired recently after working in an elementary school for several years and having other women as role models helped me tremendously as I did my job and looked after the well-being of the students in my school. Whenever we had lockdowns, lockouts and fire drills I felt protective of my students and was always concerned about their welfare. On this Mother’s Day I stop and salute all of those women who help others every day so unselfishly. I thank them for everything they do and I would like to remind them about how much of a difference they make in the lives of others. Happy Mother’s Day to all!
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Cycle the Erie 400 Miles & 400 Years Flow By C ontinued from page D5 next to modern locks (the only place where there is a double lock, one after another), combined with the story how the Erie Canal spurred America’s industrialization. The 20th Annual Cycle the Erie Canal ride is scheduled July 8 – 15, 2018 (www.ptny.org/canaltour). In the meantime, you can cycle the trail on your own - detailed info and interactive map is at the ptny.org site (www.ptny. org/bikecanal), including suggested lodgings. For more information on Cycle the Erie Canal, contact Parks & Trails New York at 518-434-1583 or visit www.ptny.org. Information is also available from the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, Waterford, NY 12188, 518-237-
7000, www.eriecanalway.org. More information about traveling on the Erie Canal is available from New York State Canal Corporation, www. canals.ny.gov. Next: Lockport & the Flight of Five _____________________________ © 2018 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear.com, www.huffingtonpost.com/author/karenrubin & travelwritersmagazine.com/ TravelFeaturesSyndicate/. Blogging at goingplacesnearandfar. wordpress.com & moralcompasstravel. info. Send comments or questions to FamTravLtr@aol.com. Tweet @ TravelFeatures. ‘Like’ us at facebook. com/NewsPhotoFeatures
Bike Expo New York (May 4-5) Relocated to Pier 12, Brooklyn; Venue to Pick up Packets for TD 5 Boro Bike Tour After six years at Basketball City, Bike Expo New York, the largest bike show on the East Coast, is moving to Pier 12 in Brooklyn New York, on May 4 (10 am to 8 pm) and May 5 (9 am to 6 pm). Less than a month before the event, Bike New York announced it had to move the Bike Expo New York due to unexpected maintenance at Pier 36 which prevented the nonprofit from obtaining a permit to hold the event at Basketball City, where the event has taken place for six years. “It’s no small undertaking to move an event that draws more than 60,000 people from all over the world, especially in this short a timeframe,” said Ken Podziba, President & CEO of Bike New York. “However, we are encouraged by all that Pier 12 has to offer and we will make every effort to ensure that the quality and experience of Bike Expo New York will be what our attendees and exhibitors have come to expect over the past six years.” The venue is accessible by public transportation, including subway, bus, and ferry; the ferry docks on site. It’s an 8-mile, 45-minute bike ride from Penn Station to Pier 12 (Clinton Wharf, Brooklyn, NY 11231). NYC Ferry operates between Wall Street / Pier 11 in lower Manhattan and Red Hook / Pier 12. (Check the schedule here; note that the Ferry has strict limits on the number of bikes aboard each boat and runs only once an hour on Saturday; plan accordingly and expect a longer wait.) Bike valet and car parking will be available, and there are several Citi Bike docking stations nearby.(see www. bike.nyc/events/bike-expo-new-york) The Expo, which is free and open to the public, also serves as the rider packet pick-up location for the TD Five Boro Bike Tour Presented by REI, which takes place on Sunday, May 6; like the Tour, the event benefits Bike New York, New York City’s leading bike education nonprofit. Among the 100-plus exhibitors are top bike, gear, and apparel brands, tourism companies, bike event organizers, advocacy groups, and many others dedicated to active lifestyles. In addition to exhibitor booths, Bike Expo New York is packed with programming for casual and serious cyclists alike, including a fashion show, how-to demonstrations, and competitions. The Expo will also feature a beer garden, beer samples from New Belgium Brewing, food trucks, and amazing views of Manhattan, Governors Island, and the Statue of Liberty. The TD Five Boro Bike Tour – which caps participation at 32,000 – is the largest noncompetitive bike tour in
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Some 32,000 riders line up for the start of the TD Five Boro Bike Tour Presented by REI, the largest noncompetitive bike tour in North America, a 40-mile route that gives an incomparable view of New York City’s neighborhoods. This year’s Bike Expo New York, where participants pick up their packets, takes place on May 4 and 5 at Pier 12 in Brooklyn; the bike tour takes place on Sunday, May 6. © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com North America. It is remarkable to consider that the first ride in 1977 had just 250 participants. The annual event raises money for bike education – 17,000 people a year learn how to ride, the largest free biking education program in the country. Bike New York operates bike education centers, after school programs, summer camps, and last year launched a Women’s Initiative, as well as a membership program. The ride is designed to be a family friendly tour, not a competition, appealing to cyclists of all abilities and ages – indeed, you see all manners of cycles. A pace car keeps the speed down, and keep it safe, and there are support vehicles to assist. The 40-mile route embraces all five boroughs – and each shows off its pride and character with street entertainment. There are also wellpositioned rest stops along the way which have a festive atmosphere. For more information about Bike New York visit www.bike.nyc. © 2018 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear.com, www.huffingtonpost.com/author/karenrubin & travelwritersmagazine.com/ TravelFeaturesSyndicate/. Blogging at goingplacesnearandfar. wordpress.com & moralcompasstravel. info. Send comments or questions to FamTravLtr@aol.com. Tweet @
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GC Lax beats Farmingdale then falters to Manhasset
The GCHS girls lacrosse team took on Farmingdale last week in a non conference match up with the Trojans easily defeating the Lady Dalers by a score of 17-8. Once again, senior captain Jenn Medjid led the team in scoring with 5
goals and 1 assist, followed by juniors Caitlin Cook and Liana McDonnell, who had four and three goals respectively. Sarah Mackey also tallied three points with two goals and an assist. Ella Heaney continues to rack up assists, compiling four against Farmingdale. Mary Kate Dolan and Julia Kavan each found the back of the net, as did freshman Olivia Kaval, for her first varsity goal! Freshman Cat Considine also had an assist in the win.
Instrumental to the win was GC’s dominance on the circle winning 17 out of 25 draws, with Caitlin Cook controlling eight and Liana Mc Donnell controlling five. When Farmingdale was able to grab a ground ball or control a draw, the Trojans defense prevented them from gaining any momentum. When challenged, goalie Emily Gaven was right there and made six impressive saves. Coach Chapman was pleased with the win noting that GC had “7 different scorers including Olivia Kaval who had
her first varsity goal.” Unfortunately, the Trojans had a much different result against Manhasset, currently ranked #2 in the nation, losing to their rival 10-3 in the Woodstick Classic. Coach Chapman commented that “the team never gave up until the game was over.” The team travels to Massapequa on Monday, May 7th, for their last regular season game before heading into playoffs. Good luck to the girls and let’s GO GC!
Junior Emily Quinn closing marking Farmingdale’s attacker
Junior Grace Kelly on the attack against the Dalers
Junior Lindsey Gambino in action against Farmingdale
Sophomore Julia Fornasar attacking the cage
Junior MaryKate Dolan drawing two defenders before scoring against Farmingdale
Freshman Cat Considine looking for a cutter
GCAA Challenger Lacrosse Team BY JANE NOBILE The Garden City Challenger Lacrosse team got together on Sunday for their first practice of the Spring 2018 season. Players and volunteers from all over, not just Garden City, are welcomed to participate. There was a great turn out of players and volunteers. The Garden City Challenger Lacrosse team is headed by Coach Brian Collins. Coach Collins said “We are always looking for people to join us for some fun. Any level, any age, player or volunteer, we are always adding to the team. It is a great way for kids with “different abilities” to make friends and have fun and kids looking to make a difference and
Going for a goal!
earn some community service hours to have fun also. It’s a win-win for all.” The Lacrosse team plays non competitive games with other special needs teams across Long Island. Their first game of the season will be on Sunday May 6th, 2018 at MacArthur High School in Levittown starting at 11AM. The GC Challenger team will be playing against the Nassau County PAL/SNU (special needs unit) Lacrosse team known as the Knights. If you are interested in joining the GC Challenger League as a player or volunteer, please send an email to ajped95@ msn.com for more details. No previous experience is necessary. Just bring a smile and we will provide the rest!!
New friends and old friends getting together for a day of fun!
Learning to pass the ball is just as important!
Scooping up the ball is one of the hardest skills to master, but this player won’t give up! Way to go!!
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GCAA Girls Softball trains with 3 time USA softball Olympic gold medalist
Leah Amico, 3 time USA Softball Olympic Gold Medalist, pictured with GCAA softball players. Left to right : MaryKate Logler, Ryan Sievers, Sophia Makrinos, Avery Hearon, Margot Hearon, Olympian Leah Amico, Amelia DiChiara, Emily Iudica, and Kaitlyn VanEtten. Not pictured: Natalie Greiner, Tiffany Rubi
“I was never the biggest. I was never the fastest, but I always worked hard at being the best I could be, at whatever position my team needed me, and I have three Olympic gold medals for that reason.” - Leah Amico The GCAA Girls Softball majors team trained with 3 time USA Softball Olympic Gold Medalist Leah Amico, last Saturday. The girls learned strategic skills in hitting, fielding, throwing, and base running. The clinic was a fun experience for all involved. During the clinic, girls were told by Leah Amico, “Fundamentals matter at every age… Even when I was 27, my Olympic coach was constantly rolling me grounders.” The event was an opportunity to interact with over 30 players in the league. Teams from all over Long Island practiced together for the day. GCAA Girls Softball has been working to connect with the wider community to assist in the development of young ath-
letes. Prior events have brought together local teams to train with Adelphi College and the Mashers Inc. program. Each experience is a new opportunity to interact with higher level athletes in the sport. As Ryan Sievers said; “It was amazing to meet an Olympian. She had real enthusiasm for the game and taught us a lot. We even got to wear her three gold medals!” The program was sponsored by Manhasset PAL Softball. GCAA Girls Softball is open to all youth in Garden City, grades kindergarten through 8th. GCAA will be hosting “Softball-APalooza” on the weekend of Saturday June 23rd (with a June 24th rain day) at Garden City Community Park Fields and Pavilion. All details about the program, clinics, and fundraisers can be found at: www.leaguelineup.com/welcome. asp?url=gcaasoftball
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Garden City Pool News
15th Annual Andy Foundation Yard Sale Saturday, May 12th, 9am-2pm St. Paul’s Field House 295 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 (Behind the main buildings)
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The Garden City Pool - the most refreshing place to be Summer is just around the corner and Pool membership registration is underway. Pool membership material was mailed to every household but if you have misplaced yours you can download an application at www. gardencityrecreation.org. You can also stop by the Recreation Office to pick up the pool brochure and membership forms. Online registration is also available (you must have a password to sign up online, to receive a password you must go to the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave to verify your residency. Please look through the brochure to see all of the new and exciting things that will be happening at the GC Pool this season. The pool opens on Saturday, June 9th at 12 noon. Hope to see everyone there!
Pool Enrichment Program
There still is time to register for our popular Pool Enrichment Program for members and resident non-members ages 7 to 11 years old. This program will have three, four day sessions Tuesday through Friday. Classes are still open for the following weeks June 26, July 2, July 10 and July 24 from 10AM to 3PM (lunch included). Youngsters will enjoy age appropriate activities such as crafts, swimming, sports and games. Registration will begin June 13th at the Pool Office and will be $225 for members. The Pool Enrichment ProgrAM is proudly sponsored by the Huntington Learning Center.
Kid Programs for “Little Members”
Back by popular demand is our Arts & Crafts program taking place each Monday from 12:30 – 1:15PM in the Picnic Area. In addition we are happy to announce the return of Teens
& Tots Storytime. In co-operation with the Garden City Library Children’s Department we will be offering Teens & Tots on Tuesdays, and Thursday at 2PM.
Did you hear there is Bonus Time at the Pool this year?
In last season’s survey a number of members requested extending the pool season. Traditionally the last day of the Pool season has been Labor Day. This year we will keep the Pool open from September 4th through September 9th from 12 noon until 6PM. The areas of the Pool that will be open are dependent on the availability of lifeguards and other staff and may be adjusted as needed. The Snack Bar will be open during these hours as well
Pool Sponsorships
The Garden City Pool would like to thank our returning sponsors for the 2018 pool season: Adelphi University, College Nannie+Sitters+Tutors, the Garden City News, NYU Winthrop Hospital and La Botega. At this time we would like to welcome and thank the Garden City News for becoming a new 2018 Event Sponsor. If any business would like to become a sponsor at the Garden City Pool this season please contact Tom McGerty at 465-4075 for various sponsorship opportunities.
Stay Connected with the #GCPool
For the latest news, pictures and information please Follow Us on our Twitter account @ GCSWIMMINGPOOL and Facebook. com/gardencityswimmingpool. We are also happy to announce that we are now on INSTAGRAM. We invite everyone to follow us: GCSWIMMINGPOOL
We are looking for donations of:
FURNITURE • HOUSEWARES JEWELRY • FINE CHINA & CRYSTAL GARDEN ITEMS & TOOLS HOLIDAY DÉCOR SPORTING GOODS & BIKES VINYL RECORDS • PET ITEMS OUTDOOR FURNITURE FURS • VINTAGE ITEMS •BAGS RUGS •ARTWORK & MIRRORS
Special Thanks to Our Platinum Sponsors - The Carter, Keenan & McGoldrick Families
Donation Drop Off is Friday, May 11th at St. Paul’s Field House from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Questions: Call 516-739-1717 or email: info@theandyfoundation.org Don’t forget you can stop any time at The Andy Foundation Yard Sale Shop. 195 Herricks Rd., Garden City Park, NY 11040 The Andy Foundation has raised thousands of dollars for children’s charities thanks to all those who donate to our annual tag sale. Please donate your old treasures and we will find them new homes. We are a 501(c)3 charity and ALL donations are tax deductible.
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Youth Football Registration
Recycling Poster Contest Winner
The 2017 Thunder 11 combined teams. These boys played 5 seasons of Thunder Football together. They learned how to play football the right way, while forming friendships and memories that will last forever. Registration for the 2018 Garden City Thunder season is now open. Please visit GCThunder.com for online registration. Thunder Football is open to boys ages 7-11 who live in Garden City and want to compete against other towns in Nassau
County. The teams are coached by volunteers who teach the boys the fundamentals of football, sportsmanship and how to be good teammates. Registration ends May 31st.
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Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen presents an official Town of Hempstead Certificate of Recognition to Santino Colucci of Gardiners Avenue School in Levittown. Colucci was the winner of this year’s Covanta Recycling Poster Contest, and his hard work was honored at the contest’s award ceremony held at the Merrick Road Golf Clubhouse located in Merrick. Pictured also is Facility Page 1 Manager Ed Sandkuhl of Covanta. 2017
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Soccer Players of the Week Blue Panthers Miles Castellanos Matthew Clemente John Davidson Stars & Stripes Blake Brunner Michael Vitale Warriors Jack Carr Christian Canner Brayden Hansman
Kindergarten Girls
Bluebirds Tabitha Burdett Finley Colbert
Blue Sharks Julie Murray Bree Rossi Isabella Sorrenti
Blue Flowers Colleen Bennett Tessa Borrelli Emilia Cerrone
Butterflies 1 Caitlyn O’Brien Grace Volpe Samantha Vona
Pink Cheetas Holly Bremer Kara Grimes Neive Andersen
Green Clovers Addison Finley Carolynn Tortorella Oceane Lagarde
Purple Ponies Millie Soper Hayley Regina Lily Raia
Bumblebees Lilian Coratti Maddie McCann Sarah Shohdy
Unicorns Vivienne Lewis Ella Gilette Emily Parisi
Butterflies 2 Quinn Topping Willa Maher Caitlin O’Mullan
Pink Panthers Maeve Frasier Grace Pospisil Claire Rogers
Pinkalicious Bubble Gum Norah McCallum Sienna Bucci Olivia Mastaglio
Yellow Jackets Anya Lele Eleanor Reynolds Effie Viera
Orange Tigers Grace Santare Riley Kane Kate Corrigan
Pre-K Boys
Team Harrison Jameson Mueller Geo Javian
Blue Dolphins Brae McDonough Hannah Stier Kate Foley
Green Machine Declan Crowell Jackson Thelian Jack Williams
Blue Belle’s Cassidy Dowd Liana Herrera Juliana Klocek
Team Thomas Reid Ferrucci Ryan Ferrucci Dragons Liam Nguyen Paul Gale Alexander Duff Team Hefelfinger Robert Mangieri Jason Mirabella
Kindergarten Boys
The Green Machine: Michael Kennedy Matthew Scarantino Green Hornets Hayden Allen, Hayes Kelleher William McCoyd Spartans Elliott Garte
Keegan Comerford James Sardeli The Lightening Cassius Coons Luke Finelli John Lattuca Manchester United Evan Persaud James Livingston Liam Fortney Fireballs: Ryan Carey Dermot Crimmins Emmett Donohue Team Hagopian Danny Hagopian Gavin Figueroa Trip Kenny The Orangemen Devon Laufer Charlie Mathers Team Mohsenian Matthew Lehmann Owen Mohsenian William Ruhle Red Knights Christian Papadopoulos Elliot Loesch Matthew Garufi Team Stimmler Colin Ryan Caleb Stimmler Karsten Trillhaase Team Hegmann Thomas Deierlein Matthew Lyons
1st Grade Girls
Team LeSueur Hannah Shah Grace Miller Gray Forelli Orange Tigers
Anna Sullivan Ella Famularo Elizabeth Lloyd Blue Weirdos Serena Coviello Daniella Bacich Audrey Donahue Green Grapes Aline Bardizbanian Lyla Hessler Ziyuan Mao Pink Panthers Lia Diez Evangeline Ring Team 5 Alyssa Obiama Olivia Smolanick
1st Grade Boys
Team Reasoner: Whole Team Team Regazzi: TJ Regazzi Sean Soper Dennis Williams Red Skulls: Thomas Breheny Thomas Wrieden
3rd Grade Girls
Germany Genevieve Mohan Emily Pariti Olivia Smith Canada Ava Pineda Hailey Andersen Tara Mullowney
Team Crowell: Deegan Crowell Bobby Deierlein Richard Dolan
Spain Taylor Hershkovitz Casey Psaki Amelia Scianablo
Blue Knights: Charlie Ruoff Antonio Ordas
Italy Samanth Racich Emily Racich Aislinn McGuiness
The Warriors: Gianluca Davi Nico Davi Team Herrera: Caden Fowler, Owen Grant Team Kenna: Bobby Kenna James Sorohan Ryland Brennan
USA KAtherine Maresca Sierra Cabral Paige Josling Ireland Charlotte Mangieri Mia Schaltenbrad Liv Candan
Team Leake: Whole Team
France Maera Kilkenny Maggie Kane Mia Licari
Green Machine: Carter Jones, Ryan Mancuso, Eli Patrickakos
England Madelyn Gebhard Carly Mirabella Molly Schnell
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The Men’s Association News Next Meeting
Attention all Directors! The next meeting will be held Monday, May 7th, at 8:00PM. Location will be Doc O’Grady’s. Watch for an e-mail to be sent by the President for the agenda. Please make every effort to attend. Your voice needs to be heard!
Woodstick Classic
Thanks to all Directors who volunteered their time to make this another very successful event!
GCHS Home Athletic Schedule
Friday, May 4 • Girls JV Softball, 4:30PM • Varsity Badminton, 4:30PM • Boys JV Baseball, 4:30PM • Boys JV Lacrosse, 4:45PM Monday, May 7 • Girls JV Tennis, 4:30 p.m • Varsity Badminton, 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 8 • Boys JV Golf, 3:30 p.m. (at GCCC) • Boys Varsity Lacrosse, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 9 • Boys Varsity Baseball, 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 11 • Boys JV Lacrosse, 4:15 p.m.
Father/Daughter, Mother/Son Dances
Attention all GCHS seniors! Hold the date for these two traditional events. The Father/Daughter dance is Friday, June 15th followed by the Mother/Son dance on Saturday, June 16th. Both will be held at the Nassau County Bar Association. Mark your calendars! Formal invitations will be mailed in the next week. Attention all Directors: Volunteers needed to work both nights, preferably parents of current juniors!
TMA Website
Now can be accessed thru www. gctma.org. Note: this is the new web site we have been working towards which is much more friendlier “domain” name. Check it out! Sign up to be a Director, have the ability to pay dues, make a donation to one of our many causes, etc. Take a look. We welcome all feedback!
Facebook Page
Yes, we have reached the modern times! Another venue to find out about the TMA and all we do!
Who We Are
For over 80 years, The Men’s
Association or simply the TMA has supported the athletic and social activities of students in the Garden City schools and promoted good sportsmanship as well as ideal citizenship. The TMA is composed of more than 100 active Directors, 50 Life Directors and 500 Family members. With the generous support of our fellow residents, the Men’s Association has been involved in a great number of projects covering a wide range of interests. While we are still primarily committed to the athletic programs at the Middle School and High School, in recent years the TMA has expanded their support and sponsorship to other programs benefiting a wider range of students in the Garden City Schools. Some of these programs are SEPTA, the Jamie and Paige Malone Foundation, Best Buddies, the GC High School Marching Band, BAA/GAA Awards Night, Middle School Bagel Bash, Reeves Scholarship, Bethany LeSueur Jersey Retirement Ceremony, GCHS Stem Program, CPR training for all coaches, HUDL, Robotics, 9th grade BBQ, Kickline, GCTA Hurricane Relief Fundraiser, and the Father-Daughter and Mother-Son dances. All of this would not be possible without your continued assistance on aiding all we do. Thanks to all who contribute!
How You Can Join
The TMA is always looking for potential new members. If you’re a father who has a child or children in the GC School District and are willing to be involved please contact one of the Officers or Directors for an application. Thanks for all your support! Special thanks to all those who have joined as family members! Go Trojans!
Important
Any Directors who want to pay their annual dues please mail your $100 check to the Treasurer!
VILLAGE SPORTS Summer Camp Registration Begins
Recreation and Parks Summer Camp Brochure is now available online and in our office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. We are offering old favorites as well as new ideas to satisfy your child’s interests this summer. Registration has begun for all programs! Our brochure has camps for residents from ages 2 (with a parent guardian) through 16! Sports, engineering, science, Legos, art, and filmmaking are just some of the many offerings we have each week! To see our brochure, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or download it from our website at www. gardencityrecreation.org.
Adult Art Classes at Cluett Hall
Beginning May 25th, our Recreation Department will offer an adult pastel class taught by Arleen Ruth Urban. This class is open to adult residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Our classes will be held from 9:00AM to 11:30AM each Friday in Cluett Hall at St. Paul’s. The cost of the 5 week program will be $70 (Supplies are bought on your own- a supply list will be handed out at the first class). Demonstrations will be available as needed throughout the program. Each student will receive the individual attention required to work at their own pace and level of expertise. To register for our Pastel Class, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave.
Garden City Pool News
Summer is just around the corner and Pool membership registration is underway. Pool membership material was mailed to every household but if you have misplaced yours you can download an application at www.
gardencityrecreation.org. You can also stop by the Recreation Office to pick up the pool brochure and membership forms. Online registration is also available (you must have a password to sign up online, to receive a password you must go to the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave to verify your residency) Please look through the brochure to see all of the new and exciting things that will be happening at the GC Pool this season. The pool opens on Saturday, June 9th at 12 noon. Hope to see you there!
Reminder for Pool Members!
Don’t forget to add the Mini Golf Option to your membership. For an additional $60 you and the whole family can play mini golf for the entire pool season! That’s quite a bargain as we know many kids will sometimes play 2 or 3 times in a single day. Also you will have the convenience of prepaid unlimited mini golf for the whole family. You can add the Mini Golf Option at any time.
Spring and Summer Registration for US Sports Institute
It’s not too early to start thinking about the summer! Our Recreation programs run by US Sports Institute are now online at www.ussportsinstitute.com. US Sports Institute runs a variety of sports and activity based programs during the spring and summer months for Garden City Recreation and Parks. There is something offered for children ages 2-15 including parent and me classes, soccer, tee ball, multi-sport, golf, lacrosse, field hockey. They are also holding a multisport camp during the Spring Break for ages 5 – 12. So please go to their website to see our many offerings or to register.
TMA Officers
Jim Connolly---President Bob Leggett---Treasurer John Blair Pete Haeffner Rob McLoughlin Rob Capello Pat McElroy Luke Lynch Bob Basel
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Open House: Sunday, May 6th | 2:00 – 4:00pm 7 John Street, Garden City, NY Charming renovated Colonial with all the bells and whistles is located near Village, restaurants and railroad. There are 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a fabulous gourmet kitchen with adjoining family room. Please call for a private viewing or join us at the open house to see this beautiful home. Newly reduced price. SD #18. MLS# 3010600. $2,350,000.
Ann Collins, CBR Associate Real Estate Broker
Susanne Giarraputo
Gold Circle of Excellence
Real Estate Salesperson
Garden City Office
Garden City Office
102 Seventh Street, Garden City
102 Seventh Street, Garden City
516.248.6655, c.516.384.1869
516.248.6655, c. 516.659.5984
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Open House: Sunday, May 6th | 2:30 – 4:30pm 222 Whitehall Blvd, Garden City, NY Prime Estates location on private 80 x 132 ft. lot. Newly constructed in 2005 and renovated in 2015 this home is movein ready. 9 ft. ceilings throughout, including in the full finished basement. Traditional Center Hall layout, combined with modern day open kitchen and great room make this a wonderful entertaining layout. Kitchen boasts double dishwashers, double ovens, beverage fridges, Subzero, Viking wine fridge. The amenity list goes on. SD #18. MLS# 3022007. $2,285,000.
Laura Carroll Real Estate Salesperson Gold Circle of Excellence Garden City Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City 516.248.6655, c.917.370.5354 lauracarroll@danielgale.com
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Open House: Sunday, May 6th | 12:00 – 2:00pm 28 Boylston Street, Garden City, NY Ready to move right in. Enjoy one-floor living in this 3-bedroom, 2-bath immaculate Ranch. Set on a wide 125 x 70 ft, property everything is move-in ready. Enter into a spacious living room with fireplace opening to a formal dining room and family room. Eat in kitchen with new appliances and huge basement. The family room opens to a beautiful deck with awning and the backyard also includes a brick patio. Amenities include one car attached garage, gas heat, central air conditioning, in-ground sprinkler system and alarm system. SD #18. MLS# -------. $825,000
Open House: Sunday, May 6th 2:30 – 4:00pm 366 Stewart Avenue, Unit B6, Garden City Stewart House 2-bedroom Co-Operative apartment. Spacious front-facing apartment overlooking front lawns, flag pole and over towards Village Clock and Gardens. Boasts large living room, dining room, many closets, hardwood floors and updated bath. Free laundry and storage rooms. Convenient to all Garden City has to offer. SD #18. MLS# 3025682. $459,000.
Arthur Anderson Real Estate Salesperson Garden City Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City 516.248.6655, c.516.319.2459 arthuranderson@danielgale.com
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Open House: Sunday, May 6th | 2:00 – 4:30pm 110 Chester Avenue, Garden City, NY 1910 Colonial with the beauty of all modern conveniences. The 1st floor features a large sun-lit foyer, living room with a wood-burning fireplace and French doors leading to a gorgeous covered porch ideal for entertaining, formal dining room with custom millwork and built in corner cabinets, large family room with fireplace. The updated eat-in kitchen has island seating and generous table seating, pantry, and plenty of cabinets. Lovely powder room completes this level. The 2nd floor offers gorgeous master suite with fireplace, beautiful updated bath with custom closets, additional 4 bedrooms and bath. 3rd floor walkup attic with cedar closet and storage. The basement is beautifully finished and includes a recreation room, study area, laundry room and full bath. 2 zones of gas hot air heat, 2 zones CAC, new roof and many additional amenities. Call for appointments or to arrange a private showing of this lovely home. Not to be missed. SD #18. MLS# 3023809. $1,380,000.
Meredith Krug
Kathleen Lucchesi, CBR Real Estate Salesperson
Real Estate Salesperson
Silver Circle of Achievement
Garden City Office
Garden City Office
102 Seventh Street, Garden City
102 Seventh St, Garden City
516.248.6655, c.516.398.5784
516.248.6655, c.516.320.0802
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Open House By Appointment: Sunday, May 6th | 2:00 – 4:00pm 39 Whistler Road, Manhasset, NY If you’re thinking of Manhasset this gracious Munsey Park home checks all the boxes to be your forever home. This classic Center Hall Colonial has a layout that provides a wonderful flow for both everyday living and grand scale entertaining. Its 1st floor has spaces to meet all your needs: a welcoming entry foyer, living room with fireplace, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, bright sun room, functional office, huge family room with fireplace, bedroom with full bath and powder room. 2nd floor boasts master suite and 3 additional bedrooms with hall bath. The beautiful property, set on a 1/2-acre with in-ground pool, is in a prime mid-block location, 1 block from Munsey Park Elementary School. Low taxes. SD #6. MLS# 3025533. $2,850,000.
Linda Mulrooney
Ann Hance
Real Estate Salesperson
Real Estate Broker
Sterling Silver Group
Gold Circle of Excellence
Garden City Office
Manhasset Office
102 Seventh Street, Garden City
364 Plandome Road, Manhasset
516.248.6655, c.516.581.2260
516.627.4440 ext.105, c.516.660.1680
lindamulrooney@danielgale.com
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Open House: Sunday, May 6th | 2:00 – 4:00pm 209 Whitehall Blvd, Garden City, NY This meticulous Ranch style home is beautifully updated inside and out, on lush 100 x 133 ft. property, in a great location, fabulous block and convenient to the LIRR. With one floor living, open floor plan this home is perfect for entertaining. The new updates are landscaping, drywells, roof, gutters and leaders, siding, beautiful stonework, stunning back portico, new baths and much more to list. Come by and see this pristine home, you will be glad you did. SD #18. MLS# 3025862. $1,149,000.
Patricia Dickson, CBR Real Estate Salesperson Garden City Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City 516.248.6655, c. 516.280.0976 patriciadickson@danielgale.com
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Open House: Saturday, May 5th 2:00 – 4:00pm & Sunday, May 6th 2:00 – 4:00pm 106 Locust Street, Garden City, NY Set on a quiet, tree-lined street, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath storybook Tudor has great curb appeal and is situated on a deep, 60 x 125 ft, mid-block property. The house has been completely renovated with custom cabinetry, shelving, and storage throughout. The gourmet chef’s kitchen is a highlight of the home with top-of of-the line appliances as well as granite counters and an island. The 2nd floor includes a master bedroom with bath, 2 additional bedrooms, and hall bath. The 3rd floor includes a bedroom and bath, finished and bonus space, and plenty of storage. The beautifully designed basement provides a spacious recreation and office area, laundry, egress window, outside entrance, and storage, including a cedar closet. The landscaped backyard is private, fully fenced, and perfect for entertaining. With every amenity in place, this house is not to be missed. SD #18. MLS# 3025772. $1,149,000.
Lisa Heaney, CBR
Fortune Heaney, CBR, SRES
Real Estate Salesperson
Associate Real Estate Broker
Gold Circle of Excellence
Gold Circle of Excellence
Garden City Office
Garden City Office
102 Seventh St, Garden City
102 Seventh St, Garden City
516.248.6655, c.516.376.3470
516.248.6655, c.516.521.9772
lisaheaney@danielgale.com
fortuneheaney@danielgale.com
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OPEN HOUSE
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Saturday, May 5th 12:00-2:00 69 3rd St, Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3016811. $2,495,000.
Saturday, May 5th 2:00-4:00pm Sunday, May 6th 2:00-4:00pm 106 Locust St, Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3025772. $1,149,000.
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, May 6th 1:00-3:00pm 196 Brixton Rd, Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3009965. $1,395,000.
OPEN HOUSE
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Sunday, May 6th 12:00-2:00pm 28 Boylston St, Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3026166. $825,000.
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, May 6th 12:00-2:00pm 102 Lee Rd, Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# P1314387. $1,185,000.
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, May 6th 2:00-4:00pm 209 Whitehall Blvd, Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3025862. $1,149,000.
OPEN HOUSE
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, May 6th 1:00-3:00pm 5 Kensington Rd, Garden City 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2996588. $949,990. OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, May 6th 2:00-4:00pm 145 Brixton Rd, Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3022117. $1,225,000.
Sunday, May 6th 2:00-4:00pm 7 John St, Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3010600. $2,350,000.
Sunday, May 6th 2:00-4:00 143 Kensington Rd, Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3014073. $1,549,000.
OPEN HOUSE
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, May 6th 2:00-4:30pm 110 Chester Ave, Garden City 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3023809. $1,380,000.
Sunday, May 6th 2:30-4:30pm 222 Whitehall Blvd, Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3022007. $2,285,000.
Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3019456. $749,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3021206. $895,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath SD #18. MLS# 3017561. $999,000.
Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3018342. $1,195,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3021197. $1,249,000.
Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3023021. $1,449,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2938713. $1,599,000.
Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2929647. $1,849,000.
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OPEN HOUSE
Out of Town Listings Sunday, May 6th 2:00-4:00 39 Whistler Rd, Manhasset, NY 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #6. MLS# 3025533. $2,850,000.
West Hempstead, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #27. MLS# 3019802. $449,000.
Garden City South, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #17. MLS# 3024493. $610,000.
Condos/Co-Ops Floral Park, NY 3-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #22. MLS# 3020179. $625,000.
Franklin Square, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #17. MLS# 3020018. $749,000
East Willison, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #2. MLS# 3020815. $1,789,000.
Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3014366. $215,000.
Roslyn Heights, NY 1-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #3. MLS# 3016713. $215,000.
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, May 6th 2:30-4:00pm 366 Stewart Ave, Unit B6, Garden City 2-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3025682. $459,000.
Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath SD #18. MLS# 2987095. $579,000.
Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3020167. $465,000.
UNDER CONTRACT
The Wyndham Wyndham Resale Specialists: Patricia Costello, Patricia Dickson, Alfred Kohart, Mary Krener, Linda Mulrooney
100 Hilton Ave, Unit M31 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3011477. $5800/mo.
111 Cherry Valley, Ave Unit 312 Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3009594. $675,000.
100 Hilton Ave, Unit 603 Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3011455. $724,000.
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