The Garden City News (5/26/23)

Village bans short term rentals $1 Friday, May 26, 2023 FOUNDED 1923 n LOCALLY OWNED AND EDITED n Protect property PAGE 22 n Plant sale PAGE 12

Vol. 100, No. 21 Kevin Kim Lic. R. E. Salesperson O 516.307.9406 M 516.578.2787 kevin.kim@elliman.com

BY RIKKI MASSAND

Just prior to opening the public hearing on Thursday, May 18, Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan said the Village Board had not addressed the issues of transient and short-term rentals of properties in Garden City. The rentals addressed include any Garden City listings of private homes on Vrbo and AirBnB.

The mayor explained that this has become an issue for suburban communities across the U.S. recently with a proliferation of transient dwellings in New York State, and presents concerns over displacing permanent housing, driving up market costs and causing worker shortages in certain areas, as well as competing with hotels and bed and breakfast businesses that pay taxes on their rental service.

“This came to our attention and many residents who contacted me assumed you would not be able to have transient dwellings in the village – upon looking at our municipal code there was no prohibition of it on the books. We have consulted with counsel and other communities have previously addressed it. This is something unique that was not covered by any municipality’s codes 20 years ago,” Carter Flanagan said.

Issues presented by transient housing and short-term rentals include “introducing security concerns” of Garden City neighborhoods and impacts to the environment, the mayor said.

Mayor Carter Flanagan read aloud See page 40

The Garden City High School Varsity Baseball Team has advanced into the playoffs. See page 56

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BY MEG MORGAN NORRIS

On Monday night, May 22, the Nassau County Legislature approved the lease agreement between the Las Vegas Sands Casino for the Coliseum property in a 17-1 vote. Only Legislator Delia DeRiggi - Whitton (D-Glen Cove) voted against it.

Garden City residents held a rally against the casino on the prior day, on the steps of the Nassau County Legislature building, urging county lawmakers to reject the agreement. In addition, residents organized a phone and email campaign to let legislators know of the community’s concerns.

During the legislative session just prior to the vote, dozens of county residents spoke on both sides of the issue, including Garden City Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan and Trustee Bruce Chester. The comment period lasted for over four hours and was livestreamed on the county web site.

However, the final vote on the project was 17-1 with one member who recused himself from voting.

In the days before the vote, Sands agreed to provide several communities with funding for various community projects, including: $10 million each to Uniondale and East Meadow and $5 million to Hempstead. The lease includes a $54 million payment to Nassau County, which will be paid even if nothing is built on the site.

The Sands corporation must still receive a gaming license from New York State in order to operate a casino on the site. If it does not obtain the license, Sands is still required to build on the site, including a 200 room hotel, an entertainment venue and up to 500 residential units. It would be allowed to reassign the lease to another corporation that agrees to take over all of the obligations.

Zoning changes for the property will still need to be approved by the Town of Hempstead.

Local opponents of the project have said they will continue to fight it. In a letter to the editor of this week’s Garden City News, the “Say No to the Casino Civic Association” stated that it will continue to organize to fight the selection of the site for a gaming license approval.

As Memorial Day approaches, we find ourselves immersed in the significance of this solemn occasion. It is a time to pause, reflect, and pay tribute to the courageous men and women who have selflessly sacrificed their lives in service to our nation. Memorial Day is not merely a holiday; it is an annual reminder of the price of freedom and an opportunity to honor those who paid it.

Amidst the flurry of barbecues, beach trips, and sales events, we must never lose sight of the true essence of Memorial Day. It is a day to remember and mourn the fallen, to acknowledge the ultimate sacrifice made by countless heroes who stepped forward to defend our values, ideals, and way of life.

The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary have helped organize several events to help commemorate Memorial Day this year.

At 9 a.m. there will be a church service in the Cathedral of the Incarnation.

At 10 a.m. the annual Memorial Day Parade will make its way from the assembly point on Cherry Valley Avenue between Stewart Avenue and 10th Street; east on Tenth Street to Franklin Ave; south on Franklin to Seventh Street; west on Seventh to the gazebo on Seventh Street by the Garden City Hotel.

A brief ceremony will be held at the gazebo to honor those Garden City residents who died in defense of freedom.

The Baymack Team

It’s not over

To the Editor:

While the Nassau County Legislature voted this week to transfer the lease to Las Vegas Sands, the selection process for the three downstate casinos is very far from over.

We are very disappointed with the decision of the Legislature and how the process was fast tracked with very little consideration of the many concerns raised by County residents.

However, we have made significant strides in educating residents on the many economic and social harms that will come from this massive casino development including traffic congestion, increased crime and gambling addictions, and lower home values.

In the coming weeks, we will provide additional information on the next phase in the selection process and what you can do to help to prevent this massive casino from being built one mile from our village. Email GCsaynotocasino@ gmail.com to volunteer and/or request a lawn sign,

We wish to express our deepest thanks to Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan, Deputy Mayor Bruce Chester and all the village trustees who are standing up for Garden City and strongly opposing this casino.

Members of the Garden City Coalition of the Say No to the Casino Civic Association:

Betsy and Peter Andromidas

Effie Campbell

Rich Catalano

Patti Chester

John Chiara

Richard Corrao

Anne C. Griffin

Jacquie Ghosh

Monica Kiely

Michele King

Lynn and George Krug

Dave Matteini

Mike McKeever

Alison and Bill Metzler

Anthony Ziniti

A long battle

To the Editor:

I’d like to thank all of the Garden City residents who have supported and joined the Say No to the Casino group. Although the vote by the County Legislature on Monday was disappointing, this is only the first of many steps that the Sands must complete before being able to build. This battle will be a long one, and we will redouble our efforts. I’d like to share a portion of my remarks to the Legislature on Monday:

I want to point out that the Sands revenue projections of $2 Billion per year are not wealth that is created. Casinos don’t make things; they don’t create wealth. They extract wealth from where they are. So, $2 Billion is going to be extracted per year: from Nassau County residents for the most part. You (NC government) anticipate getting roughly $60 Million per year in taxes from this casino while they extract from Nassau County $2 Billion. That’s about 3% of what the Sands hopes to take in. It’s an extremely regressive tax and it is an extremely inefficient tax. We are taxing ourselves. The money that Sands generates will come from the gambling losses of Nassau County residents. That’s the revenue stream that all this money is coming from! If this was such a wonderful deal for us, why do they have to come in here and give “benefits” to so many groups? Why did David Beckham have to come here and pose for pictures with our unwitting children whose parents did not even know that they were going to a Sands event?!

Also, the lease agreement allows the Sands to reassign the lease (if they do not get the gaming license) without Nassau County’s review. I believe that is a breach of your fiduciary responsibility to the taxpayers who own this highly developable piece of property in the middle of Nassau County. It’s a breach of your responsibility and a

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GC Library’s Children’s Room reopens after renovations

The Library’s newly renovated Children’s Room reopened Wednesday, May 24, at 5:00 P.M. Library Director

Marianne Malagon and Library Board Chairman Randy Colahan, joined by Library Trustees past and present, celebrated the occasion with the Library staff, the Friends of the Garden City

Library Board Chairman Randy Colahan, holding his granddaughter Margot, also a Garden City resident, leads the children in a “3-2-1!” countdown to open the Children’s Room.

Library, and Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan and Village Trustees. Senator Kevin Thomas, who provided $150,000 funding in a SAM grant, stopped in to offer congratulations on his way to another event his office held in the Library later that evening. Children were welcomed in to check out books

and play in our new toddler area, and residents explored the new seating, Story Room and STEAM workshop. While the project is completed, workers may be in the Library safely completing work or installing technology equipment, including computers and two smartboards.

Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan joined Library Director Marianne Malagon and Chairman Randy Colahan in remarks; attendees included Library Trustees Colleen Foley and Mary Maguire, Former Library Trustees Gloria Weinrich and Peter D’Antonio, Village Trustee Bruce Torino, Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi and Building Superintendent Giuseppe Giovaniello and Friends Directors Nancy Minett, Evelyn Fasano, and Cathy Walsh.

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Library hours are 9:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Friday and Saturday. Sunday and Monday, May 28-29, the Library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Library Staff looks forward to welcoming residents back into the transformed space.

Senator Kevin Thomas offers congratulations on the Children’s Room opening. L to R: Library Board Chairman Randy Colahan, Library Director Marianne Malagon, Senator Kevin Thomas, Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan, Library Trustee Colleen Foley.

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Beatles film to be screened on June 6

American Legion hosts “Loose Change Drive”

The film “Two of Us” will be screened on Tuesday, June 6, at the Garden City Senior Center.

On Tuesday, June 6, at 1 p.m. the Garden City Recreation and Parks Department, along with historian John Ellis Kordes, will show a movie “Two of Us.”

It is a “fictional” account of the last time John Lennon and Paul McCartney were

together, in 1976, six years after the Beatles’ breakup. Come watch this dramatic and touching movie. A Must See!

Please sign up at the Senior Center front desk, or by calling (516) 385-8006.

Dr. Lisa Coors and Jacqueline Eltringham.

American Legion Auxiliary memberDr. Lisa Coors, of Physical Therapy Options, is pleased to announce the annual “ Loose Change Drive. ” Donations to this year’s drive will assist the unit in its outreach to students to encourage a sense of patriotism and citizenship and to develop an interest in government, American history and world history.

The Auxiliary Unit 265 presents scholarships to high school students for the Empire Girls State Leadership Program. The Excellence in American History Award is presented to a junior and the Excellence in Social Studies Award is presented to a senior. “We encourage scholarship is these areas of study so children and young adults in the community can join us in activities that provide service to veterans and their families,” said Jacqueline Eltringham, Auxiliary President.

Donations may be made at Physical

Therapy Options at 226 Seventh St, Suite 101 on Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. from May 30 to Veterans Day, Nov. 11. A small amount of change from many people will make this project successful, and it will help members of the unit to perpetuate their work with the youth in our community.

If you are a veteran and would like to join the American Legion William Bradford Turner Post 265, please contact Membership Chairman Jim Michalak at 646 438-0139. If you are a relative of a living or deceased veteran and would like to join the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 265, please contact Membership Chairlady Donna Armieri at 516 314-4552.

Callie and Aidan Coors, on the staff at PT Options, are coordinating the Loose Change Drive. If you have any questions, they can be contacted at Lcoors@ ptoptions.com, 516 746-0799. All contributions, large or small, are welcome.

Memorial Day Parade route

and end at the 7th

Gazebo in front of the Garden City Hotel. A ceremony will be held at the gazebo following the end of the parade.

Local vet donates pet chip scanner

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!

Garden City’s BBQ Headquarters!

Open Memorial Day from 8 to 4!

BBQ MENU

Assorted Sliders (Plain, Cheese, Bacon-Cheese)

Pulled Pork/Chicken Sliders

Potato Salad

Macaroni Salad

Fresh Corn Salad

Orzo Pasta with Grilled Veggies

Assorted Kabobs (Sirloin, Lamb, Chicken)

The Garden City Police Department recently received a donation of a scanning device that will read microchips implanted in cats and dogs, to help identify owners.

The microchip scanner was donated by Dr. Angela DeVito from the West Hempstead Animal Hospital. Dr. DeVito visited Police Headquarters with her dog Heidi and demonstrated the use of the scanner. Dr. DeVito then demonstrated how the code obtained from the scanner could be entered into an internet website to generate a phone number, which can be called to notify

Recycling Tip of the Week

Can I recycle the plastic planting trays my flowers come in?

No. Most are made of plastic #s 3-7. Only plastic types #1 and #2 can be recycled.

Ask your retailer if they will take their plastic trays back and re-use them.

Prepared by the GC EAB; see gardencityny.net/203/Recycling for details.

the lost pet owner. Sergeant Matthew Walsh, police officers Matthew Baard, and Rodolfo Sulmonte were present and trained with the scanner. Police aide Matthew Carroll, Dr. DeVito’s son, was also present.

Police Commissioner Jackson said, “Thanks to Dr. DeVito, the Police Department now has a tool that will help identify lost pets who are chipped and promptly reunite them with their owners. This decreases the time they stay at Police Headquarters, thereby reducing the need to notify the Animal Shelter”.

Fresh Mozz with Jumbo Beefsteak Tomato

Sirloin Burgers/Dry Aged Porterhouse Burgers

Prime Tomahawk Ribeyes

Prime Aged Porterhouse

Dry Aged Bone-in Sirloin Steaks

Prime Aged Shell Steaks

Fresh Blue Fin Tuna

Fresh Atlantic Swordfish

Lobster Rolls

Pictured left to right: Officer Matthew Baard, Sgt. Matthew Walsh, police aide Matthew Carroll, and Dr. Angela DeVito.

An evening of Drawings and Drinks

Registration is filling up for the upcoming POA/GC Historical Society event, “An Evening of Drawing and Drinks.” Through the beautiful artwork of Michael White, you will see drawings of some of our historic buildings and the architecture of many of our unique homes. All of this will be shown in the Historical Society Museum, an Apostle House that has a history all its own.

Light cocktails and fare will be served, allowing everyone time to mingle and meet some new neighbors and friends. There will also be a raffle, with the lucky winner receiving a custom sketch by Mr. White.

The event will be held on Friday, June 2, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at the GC Historical Society.

Admission is free, but please

pre-register using this QR code. For more information, go to GCPOAs. org.

Let your voice be heard!

Is there an issue in your community you want to discuss?

Want to respond to something you saw in our paper?

Then write a letter to our editor and bring it to everyone’s attention! Send your letter to editor@gcnews.com and we’ll publish it for you!

Stewart students petition for boys bathroom changes

problem, so he drafted a proposal.

Henrik brought his proposal for dividers to Stewart Principal Keri Hand who immediately shared the idea with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha and Director of Buildings and Grounds Robert Foley. Both shared the same reaction, “We need to make this happen.”

Henrik then had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Sinha and Mr. Foley and shared his concern and plan. Once the decision was made to put the plan into motion, Henrik was included in the decision-making process, even choosing the color of the dividers to be installed.

Stewart fifth grader Henrik Erroll drafted a proposal on installing dividers in the boys bathroom.

Stewart fifth grader Henrik Erroll is showing students everywhere that it only takes one voice to make a difference.

Henrik noticed that long wait times in the boys bathroom were leading to students being late to class. He believed that most of the boys did not feel comfortable in the bathroom because there was no privacy when using the urinals. This caused boys to wait until one of the urinals on the end was available, leaving any in the middle unused. Henrik believed that installing dividers would solve this

Because of Henrik’s idea, Stewart School’s bathrooms now have urinal dividers. Weeks after the installation, Dr. Sinha visited Stewart for a student-led roundtable discussion where a number of boys shared how pleased they were with the new improvements. Principal Hand noted, “The boys learned an important lesson from this process: their voice matters. They can make a big difference by sharing their ideas.”

“I noticed that the lack of dividers caused the majority of boys to feel quite uncomfortable and created long lines which took away classroom time. So this year, I decided would be the year I would take action,” said Henrik. “The boys in my class were so happy, they were cheering for at least five minutes! I want to thank Dr. Sinha, Mrs. Hand and Mr. Foley for taking my idea so seriously and putt ing the dividers in so quickly.”

Sanitation collectionsMemorial Day week

Residents are reminded that there will be no garbage pickup on Monday, May 29. The holiday week collection schedule will be as follows:

Western half of the village (west of Rockaway Avenue):

Garbage - Tuesday and Friday; Rubbish - Thursday, June 1.

Eastern half of the village (east of Rockaway Avenue):

Garbage - Wednesday and Saturday; Rubbish - Thursday, June 1.

Residents scheduled for recycling on Monday, May 29, are asked to put their recyclables out on Monday, June 5.

Get rid of your unwanted items by placing an ad for them in our Classifieds!

We have reasonable rates, and you’ll have prompt results!

Call our Garden City office at 294-8900 for rates and other info.

Garden City Real Estate Market Information

RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN GARDEN CITY

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

Mortgage Rates this week from www.nerdwallet.com

208 Roxbury Road

Date: 5/16/2023

Sold price: $1,388,000

4 bedrooms, 3 full baths

Annual Taxes: $19,570

Lot Size: .14

MLS number: 3459015

The Seller’s Team: Stephen and Laura Baymack, Compass Greater New York

The Buyer’s Team: Stephen and Laura Baymack, Compass Greater New York

Long Island Sales Data From One Key MLS Nassau

185 Rockaway Avenue

This beautiful Colonial located in the heart of the Estates Section of Garden City has been meticulously maintained throughout. The home boasts a spacious living and dining room area, and an updated eat-in kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. A sun-drenched family room, an office or bedroom, and a full bathroom complete the first floor. The second floor features a spacious primary bedroom suite with a walk-in closet and three additional nicely sized bedrooms that are serviced by a full hall bathroom. The finished basement recreation room with a walk-in refrigerated wine room makes entertaining a delight.

26 Spruce Street

Date: 5/12/2023

Sold price: $1,227,000 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half baths

Architectural Style: Colonial Annual taxes: $21,217

Lot size: .32 acre

MLS number: 3452975

The Seller’s Team: Rosemary O’Neill, Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Realty; and John Johnson, North Star Homes

The Buyer’s Team: Jiang Zhang, Lin Pan Realty Group

This beautiful sun filled center hall colonial features 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, large living room with fireplace, family room with access to rear property, formal dining room, eat in kitchen and mud room. Enjoy the lovely rear patio on this 100 x 139 property , backing the Garden City Golf Club, affording privacy and open space. Other features include a 2 car garage with charger for electric vehicle, circular driveway, new boiler and security system to Central Station. A must see!

Date: 5/15/2023

Sold price: $1,040,000 3 beds, 2 full baths, 1 half bath

Architectural Style: Split Level

Annual taxes: 14,864

Lot size: .14

MLS number: 3453410

The Seller’s Team: Stephen and Laura Baymack, Compass Greater NY

The Buyer’s Team: Theresa Lupo and Lily Fung, Keller Williams Points North

Perfectly situated mid-block on a quiet tree lined street, this beautiful Split style home has been meticulously maintained throughout. The home features a sun-drenched living room with a gas fireplace that flows nicely into the dining room and the updated kitchen has a breakfast eating area. The second floor boasts a primary bedroom suite with a beautiful bathroom and 2 additional nicely sized bedrooms that are serviced by a gorgeous hall bathroom. The lower level has a family room that is serviced by a powder room and provides access to the 2-car garage and the backyard. The basement level boasts a sizable recreation room, a gym & laundry area and ample storage space. The professionally landscaped grounds with the new paver patio and retractable awning make entraining a delight. The home is conveniently located near the school, park, shopping, transportation, and the Long Island Railroad station. The location, overall condition and low taxes make this the perfect place to call home!

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

This informational page is sponsored by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Cutchogue | 1945 Broadwaters Road | $1,599,000 4 BR, 2 BA, 1 Half BA | Web# 3479653

M 516.383.9922

Garden City | 108 Jackson Street | $1,199,000

3 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3470104

Katarzyna “Katrina” Kamer: M 917.548.7106 Catherine Gerspach: M 516.238.2771

Garden City | 111 Cherry Valley Avenue, Unit 110 | $889,000

2 BR, 2 BA, 1 Half BA Condo | Web# 3477018

917.854.2099

Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $1,382,500

4 BR, 3 BA, 1 Half BA | Web# 3456659

Garden City Office: 516.307.9406

7 BR, 6 BA, 1 Half BA | Web# 3468456

M 516.306.4134

Under Contract | Garden City | $1,619,000 4 BR, 3 BA | Web# 3465060 Jane

M 516.456.7436

Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $481,225

2 BR, 1 BA Co-Op | Web# 3454804 Erin Fleischmann: M 516.864.1977

Michelle McArdle:

Romanowski:

Jennifer Davan: M

Rosemary Bruno:

Celebration of Cathedral Life & Community Barbecue

Sunday, May 28, 2023

The Cathedral of the Incarnation invites the whole community to a Celebration of Cathedral Life on Pentecost Sunday, May 28, 2023.

Join us for a 1 hour liturgy at 10am with an address by the Dean and Music by the Cathedral Choirs. The service will be followed by a blessing of the new cathedral elevator and accessibility project along with a Community Barbecue. All are Welcome!

Scan this QR code to register:

Plant Sale to fund Children’s Art Program

The Historical Society’s Summer Market, to be held Saturday, June 3, from 11–4 at 109 11th Street will include a sale of gorgeous annual and perennial plants to help fund the Children’s Art Contest, open to all Garden City Schools students, and the Exhibition, Event and Awards (to be held Sunday, June 11).

Each lush, healthy plant has been carefully curated to drop into your containers, gardens and window boxes. Beautiful hanging baskets, flats and the famous Container Collections®, with a planting guide, to ensure success!. All come from superb North Fork grower, Beds & Borders, who is represented in the top garden centers, estates and public gardens in the Northeast. And because they’re locally grown, they’ll thrive in your garden the whole growing season.

The Plant Sale will also feature a small collection of garden planters hand thrown, signed and dated by master artisan Guy Wolff, of Litchfield, CT. Wolff’s pots — some small and perfect for growing herbs on a sunny windowsill, others massive and just right for a favorite

outdoor spot — are widely considered to be the epitome of garden ware, and have been a favorite of Martha Stewart in her gardens for years.

Come shop the merchants, the plants and popular “Cornelia’s Courtyard Sale” from the A.T. Stewart Exchange. The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter’s Adoption Vehicle will also be on site and furry friends will be hoping to find their forever homes.

The proceeds from the plant sale will be donated to The Garden City Historical Society in support of this year’s Garden City Schools’ Children’s Art Show — “I Spend Each Day Embracing Flowers.” Yayoi Kusama. To learn more about the art show, please visit us at https:// www.thegardencityhistoricalsociety. org/2023childrensartshow. Please contact Bill Garry if you would like to make a gift towards the 2023 Children’s Art Show at bill.garry@tgchs.org.

The Historical Society wishes to thank the many loyal supporters who shopped — and appreciated — the extraordinary selection at our first Plant Sale this year, on May 21!

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Limelight in a Guy Wolff handmade garden pot.

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104 Wetherill Road, Garden City

4 BD | 4 BA | 2 HB | $2,899,000

Stephen & Laura Baymack | M: 516.216.0244

142 Cherry Valley Avenue, Garden City

4 BD | 3 BA | 2 HB | $2,499,000

Laura Carroll | M: 917.370.5354

Adrienne McDougal | M: 516.662.3872

63 Whitehall Boulevard, Garden City

6 BD | 5 BA | 1 HB | $2,295,000

Stephen & Laura Baymack | M: 516.216.0244

76 Oxford Boulevard, Garden City

4 BD | 3 BA | 1 HB | $1,850,000

Jennifer Sullivan | M: 516.361.7190

Susan Gillin | M: 516.655.5662

172 Wickham Road, Garden City

4 BD | 2.5 BA | $1,785,000

Stephen & Laura Baymack | M: 516.216.0244

37 Boylston Street, Garden City

4 BD | 2 BA | $1,025,000

Laura Carroll | M: 917.370.5354

Adrienne McDougal | M: 516.662.3872

Wyndham West, M22, Garden City

2 BD | 2 BA | 1 HB | $925,000

Jennifer Sullivan | M: 516.361.7190

Susan Gillin | M: 516.655.5662

The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment Shop

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BY MELISSA JAEGER

Memorial Day weekend… Memorial Day is not just about hot dogs and hamburgers and beach parties. We take this time to remember and honor those who have fallen serving our country. Make sure you put up your flag to show that you honor their service and to show your pride. Purchase one of our beautiful flags (3’x5’)

Now that summer has officially kicked off, what screams summer more than a “yard sale?!” Please join us at our A.T. Stewart Market on Saturday, June 3, from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on the front lawn of The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) Museum. I’m very happy to report that our list keeps growing, with new and different kinds of vendors, our latest addition being a small business — Meri Jewelries. However, none will be more popular than the Animal Adoption Vehicle! Please, bring sheets, linens, and towels to donate to the Shelter. These supplies are used to keep the dogs and cats warm and comfortable. Customers are asked to please park in the old Lord & Taylor parking lot, as ours will be closed to vehicles.

• Meri Jewelries – Made by two sisters who specialize in clay jewelry inspired by the hidden gardens of NYC. Every design is unique!

• Hawkgirl Photography -- Kelli, the photographer, has been passionate about landscape and nature photography since her dad gave her a Nikon camera

has sprung and the market

• Pat Schweitzer -- Decorative handpainted items, including small pieces of furniture, hats, wallets, tins, canvases and clam shells

• Christine’s Garden Ornaments – hand-crafted ornaments and bird feeders made from vintage crystal and fine china

• The Andy Foundation – with a variety of home décor and tabletop items

• Scout & Cellar -- a Spanish company that makes environmentally friendly olive oils and balsamic vinegar and wines

• The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter -- with its animal adoption vehicle. Bring your used (but clean) towels, sheets and blankets. The Shelter uses them to keep the animal warm

• Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion

• Several vendors with vintage items (furniture, tabletop items, jewelry)

• “Cornelia’s Courtyard Sale,” where you’re sure to find some excellent bargains – cut glass, fine china, furniture, jewelry and much, much more AND the Exchange will be OPEN.

About Us

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

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

• Shop 24/7 online at atstewartexchange.org and pick up your purchases at the Exchange.

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

Consigning

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

• We take/accept silver, pocket-

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

• Consignments are done Wednesday through Friday, 11:00, a.m. – 2:00 p.m., by appointment ONLY. Appointments keep down the numbers of people in the Shop and reduce wait-times to consign.

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

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

Can I donate? YES! We love donations! PLEASE don’t leave donated items outside the shop when we are closed. We want your items, but we don’t want them to get ruined, especially during inclement weather. Email me at store@atstewartexchange.org and I will work with you to arrange a drop-off time. I check the email every day, even when we’re closed.

Remember: Shop 24/7 online at www. atstewartexchange.org and pick up your purchases at the Exchange. Follow and Like Us on the AT Stewart Exchange Facebook and on the AT Stewart Exchange Instagram pages. We sure do get around!

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

The shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street.

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

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

Extra enforcement during holiday weekend

This Memorial Day weekend, the Garden City Police Department and various other police departments throughout Nassau County will be participating in the STOP DWI Enforcement Initiative, targeting intoxicated and drugged drivers. This initiative will be enhanced by funds from the Nassau County Traffic Safety STOP DWI Program and the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee.

Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson states, “During this initiative, the Department will be deploying extra patrols on Village roadways, strictly enforcing all DWI and impaired driving laws. These patrols are important in preventing holiday tragedies that seem far too common. The Garden City Police Department wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday.”

Cathryn Mahoney (daughter of Mary Mahoney, past president of TGCHS) and Poppy, who was adopted at the 2019 Market.

The Welcoming Club of Garden City

What’s New Ladies Spring Fling!

The annual Welcoming Club Ladies 90s Spring Fling took place on May 18 and was a big success! Attendees dined on delicious food from Orchid while listening to live 90s jams. Everyone looked the part in their best 90s attire! The plethora of raffle baskets raised over $2K for the Long Island Alzheimer and Dementia Center! A huge thank you to those who organized and ran this spectacular event!

Upcoming Events

June Book Club

The next book for the June Book Club will be “Hello Beautiful” by Ann Napolitano. The club will meet on June 22 at 7:45 p.m. Please contact Welcomingclubbookclub@ gmail.com if you would like to attend and receive location details.

Seeking Sponsors

The Welcoming Club is actively seeking local businesses and merchants to sponsor the 2023 season. Sponsorships start at just $250 for the year and are a great way to promote your business across Welcoming Club social media channels and at our events throughout the year. Sponsorship donations are tax deductible and 100% of the sponsorship fee goes directly to this year’s chosen charity, Long Island Alzheimer’s &

please email Philanthropic Chair Lindsay Weber at GCPhilanthropic@gmail.com.

Follow Us!

Facebook: The Welcoming Club of Garden City

Instagram: @gcwelcomingclub

Join A Group Book Club

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

Craft Club

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

Supper Club

Bring your significant others out for this one! This is a great way to make new friends as a couple. You will be paired up with 3-4 other couples to set up a rotation of dinner events. Host your new friends at home or head out to try local restaurants. Please email GCSupper@gmail.com for more information.

Bowling Club

No experience necessary! We are look-

interested, please contact Ellen (Diller05@ aol.com), Carol (santa060@yahoo.com), or Liz (mcdea@aol.com).

Bunco

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

Toddler Activities

A great way for you and your little ones to make new friends. Activities include stroller walks each week around our beau-

tiful village and a visit to the park. We also set up playgroups with kids of similar age. Please email welcomingclubtoddleractivities@gmail.com for more information.

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

POAs hold joint meeting focused on casino development

SUBMITTED BY THE GARDEN CITY PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS

A recent joint meeting of the four Property Owner’s Associations was standing room only, with several important topics discussed with residents. BOE candidate (and now elected Trustee) Liz Gaffney presented her credentials and ideas regarding her candidacy, allowing residents to engage in a lively dialogue about the Board of Education. Other items, including updates on POA events, Recreation, etc. were also reviewed.

However, the major topic of interest to all those in attendance was the potential development of the Hub Casino site. Trustee Ed Finneran provided residents with important details about how the process works, where we are in the decision-making and how residents should get involved.

Trustee Michele Harrington supported Finneran’s comments, and reiterated how resident involvement is the key to persuading elected officials how to vote. Rich Catalano (a leader of both the Estates POA and the Say No to the Casino group) spent a great deal of time reviewing the various

ways residents can have their voices heard. He highlighted the importance of letter-writing, phone calls and other direct communication to elected officials. He also mentioned a Change.org petition for resident signatures and a Go Fund Me site for donations.

Over the past several months, the POAs have been very active in focusing on this potential development. In January, the EPOA surveyed residents to learn more about their concerns regarding this potential development. In addition, the joint POAs held a postcard signing party earlier this year, resulting in over 500 postcards being mailed; hosted a joint POA meeting with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman to discuss his position on this project and have continually updated their members on ways to get engaged and involved.

Although the Nassau Legislature this week allowed the lease to be transferred to the Sands Corporation, there are still many steps before any final approval of a casino license is granted. Be sure to stay in touch with your POA for information and events to keep you up-to-date on this critical issue.

The Welcoming Club recently held its 90s Spring Fling at the Orchid Restaurant.

Swimming Camp, Photography Camp, Medical Boot Camp, and more!

ST. ANNE’S PARISH SCHOOL

25 DARTMOUTH STREET, GARDEN CITY

+ A TRADITIONAL EDUCATION

+ TEACH CHRISTIAN VIRTUES

+ FOLLOWING JESUS’ TEACHINGS

+ PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT ENCOURAGED AND WELCOMED

+ LIVING FAMILY VALUES

+ WE PRAY DAILY AND CELEBRATE MASS OFTEN WITH THE CHILDREN

+ SUPPORTING VOCATIONS OF MOMS AND DADS

+ ACADEMICALLY PROVEN: 100% OF OUR STUDENTS ACCEPTED TO COMPETITIVE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS

+ SAFE ENVIRONMENT AND DISCIPLINE MAINTAINED

+ ROBUST CYO & MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS PROGRAM (BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, SWIMMING, TRACK, BASEBALL)

+ TRADITIONAL CURRICULUM

+ SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS ALL GRADES

+ BOYS & GIRLS WEAR SCHOOL UNIFORMS

I wrote last week about the unity within our community in its opposition to a Mega Casino at the Nassau Hub. Residents motivated by a deep concern for the future of our Village are working together to protect the quality of life we all enjoy. Their efforts are for the good of current and future residents of not only our own Village but surrounding communities as well. While the vote of the County Legislature on Monday was disappointing, there will be many more opportunities for residents to continue to work together to oppose this project as focus shifts to the impact on traffic, our environment and our quality of life, as well as hopefully a genuine analysis of community support.

As we begin Memorial Day Weekend, many will gather within the Village sharing our common love of our country and gratitude for those who serve. Together we will take time to honor the men and women who have given their lives for the freedoms we all enjoy today. I hope many who are in town this weekend will join in the events planned to honor service men and women.  On Saturday, May 27 at 11:30 a.m., the Long Island Chapter of the 42nd Division Association will conduct a Memorial Day observance, including a wreath placement, at the 42nd Division Monument, Clinton Road and St. James Street South. On Monday, May 29, residents can begin their day with a brief service at 9:00 a.m. at the historic Cathedral of the Incarnation. The William Bradford Turner Post, No. 265 Memorial Day parade begins at 10:00 a.m. (route: Cherry Valley Avenue, between Stewart Avenue and 10th Street, then march east on 10th Street to southbound Franklin Avenue, then west on 7th Street). The parade will be followed by a ceremony at the Village Memorial Plaza just west of the Library. A special thank you to the Cathedral of the Incarnation, American Legion Post Commander Frank Tauches, and Jacqueline Burdi Eltringham, President, William B. Turner Auxiliary Unit 265. This year’s honoree is 100-yearold Andrew Bartulucci, a member of the William Bradford Turner Post for 55 years. I look forward to seeing many residents at these wonderful events.

Every year, Garden City has high school graduates who could pick

many different paths and choose military academies and service to our country. Others join the armed services either before or after college, like my own son recently did. Having a child join the Navy has raised my awareness of how many of our young residents are making that choice to serve our country. I truly believe that our community, our schools, and the many service organizations in our Village help to instill this patriotism in our young people.

Local Law 1-2023:

Transient Dwelling Units

The Board of Trustees unanimously adopted a Local Law  that prohibits certain transient dwelling uses in the Village. No dwelling unit, whether single-family, multi- dwelling, or mixed residential use, shall be used or occupied as a Transient Dwelling Unit. No permit shall be issued for the use of any property within the Village as a Transient Dwelling Unit. Further, the Building Superintendent, or such Superintendent’s designated representative, is authorized to make an application to the Village Court or any court with appropriate jurisdiction for the issuance of a search warrant in order to conduct an inspection of any premises which is subject to this section, where the owner or occupant of such premises refuses or fails to permit an inspection of such premises and where there is reasonable cause to believe that a violation of this section has occurred. Such application for a search warrant shall in all respects be made in conformance with, and shall comply with, the applicable laws of the State of New York and the United States.

St. Paul’s Field Improvements

Recreation and Parks crews are hard at work improving the St. Paul’s fields, overfeeding the high use areas, especially the face-off spots and goal mouths. Crews are applying topsoil, peat moss and seed and trucks are monitoring the fields for divots every Monday. All soccer and lacrosse groups have been advised that some of the fields will be shut down after the spring season. The small “window” fields along Stewart Avenue will be taken offline for at least one season. Two larger fields, centrally located to the left of the concession, will also be out of service for

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Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan

Take extra precautions to protect property

SUBMITTED BY THE GARDEN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Recently the Department investigated burglaries on Tremont Street and Willow Street. Entry was apparently made through unlocked windows. The incidents occurred during the overnight hours. Evidence was collected at the scenes. The investigations are ongoing.

In light of these recent and similar incidents throughout the county, the Garden City Police Department urges residents and business owners to take extra precautions in protecting their properties. To assist, Garden City Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson reminds residents and business owners of the following steps that can be taken to better secure their property:

• Keep all doors and windows locked when you are home, away, or just in your backyard.

• Check windows and door locks; make sure they are in working order.

• Homeowners should consider additional locking devices specifically for sliding doors and alarms.

• If you have an alarm, use it at all times, even if you are leaving the residence for just a few minutes.

• Trim overgrown shrubbery and trees where someone could conceal themselves.

• Check exterior lighting; this includes the back and sides of the home. Ensure lights go on at dusk.

• Move and secure items that could be used to facilitate entry through ground floor windows.

• Close your drapes, blinds, and window treatments at night as a deterrent.

• Keep valuables, money, and car keys away from windows or doors where they can be seen by someone looking in.

• Surveillance and alarm systems should be routinely checked to ensure proper operation.

• Consider a panic alarm or keeping a telephone near the bed.

• Leave an interior light on or use a timer. Leave a radio or television on when out of the house.

• Discontinue any deliveries while away on business or vacation.

• Ensure that deliveries delivered to your residence are removed promptly by a family member or neighbor.

• Inventory, photograph, and have an appraisal conducted on valuable items.

• When approaching or leav -

ing your home, be aware of suspicious persons or vehicles.

• Varying your routine can be an additional deterrent.

• Do not enter your residence if you think someone may be inside; notify the police immediately.

• If you hear or see someone in your home, exit if you can and discretely call the police right away.

• Do not try to confront the intruder.

• If a burglar does confront you, remain calm; comply with the burglar ’ s instructions. Remember, your life is more valuable than your property. Try to memorize a description of the subject. When the subject leaves, call the Police by dialing 911.

In addition to these recommendations, the Garden City Police Department urges all residents to be aware of suspicious activity around them and to call 911 promptly during the following situations:

• Call when your alarm or a neighbor ’ s house/car alarm goes off.

• Call when suspicious noises or persons are in your or your neighbor ’ s yard.

• Call when you see a suspicious person and/or vehicle.

• Try to obtain a plate number and a good description of suspicious vehicles.

• Try to obtain a good description of all suspicious persons and/or possible suspects.

• Call when you observe activ -

ity at a neighbor ’ s residence when you know they are away.

• If you see a door or window to a neighbor ’ s home ajar, open or broken, call the police.

• If you see a neighbor ’ s car door or window ajar, open, or broken, call the police.

• Call when your dog barks due to some activity outside, particularly at night.

Neighbors can help the Police Department in the prevention of burglaries and the apprehension of suspects. There have been numerous incidents where the keen observation of residents has resulted in the apprehension of persons committing criminal acts. In addition, residents with surveillance systems are encouraged to notify the Police Department when it is possible their system recorded a crime or other suspicious activity on their property, in the street, or on an adjacent property. Surveillance systems, such as video systems, Ring cameras, and Nest cameras, have proven to be effective in preventing criminal acts and the apprehension of suspects.

Residents can register their address on the Police Department ’ s website , advising that they have video surveillance footage upon request. Residents with Ring cameras may join the Ring Neighborhood app to allow sharing of video footage with their local Police Department.

Please support my Eagle Scout project

BY MATTEO BOMMARITO, EAGLE SCOUT CANDIDATE

My name is Matteo Bommarito, and I am a Scout of Troop 55 Garden City currently pursuing the Eagle Rank. My project is the construction of stable boxes to benefit HorseAbility, a program that provides equine therapy to disabled children and adults. To fund my project, I will be holding a Yard Sale Fundraiser on Saturday June 3rd at 111 Hawthorne Ave, Floral Park, NY 11001 from 10am-5pm.

Please consider stopping by to purchase some items at the yard sale

and support my project. Monetary donations are also being accepted to support my project: Cash or Check(Payable to “Troop 55”) can be dropped off or mailed to 10 Lincoln Street, Garden City, NY 11530. We are also accepting donations via Venmo(Matthew-Bommarito-4). Please also consider donating new or gently used items to be sold at the fundraiser. Items can be dropped off at 10 Lincoln Street or pickup of items can be arranged. Please contact me via text or phone for pick up or with questions at 516-297-4039 or matteo8642@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!

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On Thursday, May 18th, the Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation invited friends and supporters to join them for “Shady Shakedown 2” at Garden City Country Club. Kicking off Melanoma Awareness Month, cowboys and cowgirls were able to enjoy real homestyle pulled pork and catfish from Buddy’s Bar-B-Q and lively country music from Long Island’s Country band, UnWined. President of Mollie’s Fund, Jack Biggane, welcomed guests and described current programs and introduced Maggie who explained a new partnership with Stony Brook University Hospitals to promote skin cancer prevention through electronic medical records. Cara Biggane then announced, guest speaker, Dr. Elizabeth Hale. She is an associate Professor at NYU Langone and principal in her own dermatology practice, CompleteSkinMD. Dr. Hale is a renowned and passionate advocate for skin cancer prevention. She has appeared in many television interviews and publications and has volunteered for over 15 years with Mollie’s Fund, lending her expertise to their public service announcements and campaigns. Dr. Hale educated the audience about the frequency of skin cancer and need to be observant for any changes in moles or lesions according to the ABCDE formula. She reminded the guests the importance of early detection in melanoma because treating it early is essential to survival.

The Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation was founded in 2000, after twenty-year-old Mollie lost her battle with the disease. For more information, visit www.molliesfund.org

Garden City PTA News

Welcome to Our 2023-24 Executive Committee!

The Garden City PTA’s new 2023-24 Executive Committee was installed at the final PTA meeting of the year, taking place on May 23. We can’t wait to see the incredible work to come from this group of dedicated volunteers. Thank you for your time and support of the PTA!

PTA Super Saturday: June 3

Did you order school supply kits or sportswear from the spring sales? Be sure to come to the GCMS cafeteria on Saturday, June 3, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. to pick up your orders. Families with K–5 students are also invited to register for the second annual Bike Safety Rodeo happening that day from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Event spots are limited, so visit www.gardencitypta. org to register today!

Mark Your Calendars!

Get your pencils ready to mark these important upcoming dates for the PTA and your schools. Registration for all online events is available at gardencitypta.org

June 3: PTA Super Saturday @ GCMS, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Let’s Connect @GardenCityPTA

Website: www.gardencitypta.org

Facebook: Facebook.com/GardenCityPTA

Instagram: Instagram.com/GardenCityPTA

Twitter: Twitter.com/ GardenCityPTA

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Music in the Parks

THI S WEEK AT ROTARY

He also holds a Certification in School Administration from the College of St. Rose.

Very impressive is Mayor Paul Pereira’s continuing long-time association with the Mineola School District. Having begun his teaching career in the Mineola School District in September of 1993 as a member of the high school Social Studies Department, Paul also led the successful boys varsity soccer program for two decades, becoming the winningest soccer coach in school history. In 2023, Paul is completing his 30th year in the district.

Congratulations to Garden City Middle School’s Band and Late Night Jazz group for achieving superior ratings in the Music in the Parks festival. The students traveled to Westfield State University in Massachusetts where each ensemble performed for 25 minutes. Garden City earned two of the three “Superior” ratings that were given that day.

Attention students!

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

Oyster Bay Railroad Museum

Involved in several school community and charitable organizations for many years, Paul’s additional responsibilities included advising several clubs and classes, coaching athletic teams and coordinating international student exchange programs plus 5 exchanges with high schools in Portugal.

Paul has served as a member of the Site Based Management Team at the high school or several years and is one of the original members of the MHS Alumni Foundation and has been a dedicated member of the Long Island Portuguese Lions Club for the past 26 years. He had received the organization’s highest honor, The Melvin Jones Fellowship in 2016. The president of Portugal had awarded Paul the “Order of Merit” medal in recognition of his service to the community and promotion of Portuguese language and culture in the United States.

Paul says he and his wife Diana and their children, Andrew,Sofia and Ana, look forward to calling Mineola home for many years to come.

All are welcome to join Rotary at the June 13 luncheon. (Fee, $35, payable at the door). To reserve for this or any event listed below please email Meg Norris, Club president, at editor @ gcnews.com.

Upcoming Speakers and Events

June 27 – Garden City and Mineola High School Scholarship Awards Luncheon

July 6 – Cocktail Buffet, Stewart Manor Country Club, 6 p.m., honoring Diana O’Neill VP, Mineola-Garden City Rotary and Dr. Peter O’Neill, with Rotary’s coveted Community Service Award.

July 11 – Rotary Lunch Meeting, Mineola’s Davenport Press restaurant, 12:15, featuring Monika Zieteck, guest speaker. Topic: Medicare, Social Security & Taxes.

Concerts at the Gazebo

EPOA plans annual meeting for June 5

The annual meeting of the Eastern Property Owners’ Association (EPOA) will be held on Monday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. Attendees will hear updates on a variety of village matters from EPOA Officers and Directors as well as Village Trustees. This will be the final meeting of the 2022–2023 term.

The Garden City Recreation Department will be holding concerts on the Village Green on Thursday evenings during the summer.

In cooperation with Steve Dassa Entertainment, the Garden City Recreation Department is pleased to announce a stellar schedule of Summer Concerts!

All shows are performed at the Gazebo on Village Green, located at the corner of Stewart and Hilton Avenues. Shows begin promptly at 7:15 p.m.

In the event of rain, shows will be moved indoors to Cluett Hall, on the grounds of Historic Saint Paul’s School, 295 Stewart Avenue. Due to the limited seating at Cluett Hall, proof of residency in the Inc. Village will be required for admission to the indoor shows.

• July 13: Radio Flashback: The

Best of Styx, Boston, Meatloaf, Doobie Brothers, Foreigner and ELO

• July 20: Manhattan Skyline: An all-star group brings back the best of NY vocal harmonies

• July 27: Risky Business: Old Time Rock and Roll

• August 3: Garth Brooks Tribute: They’ve Got “Friends in Low Places”

• August 10: Jenna Esposito: Tunes from the Great American Songbook

• August 17: Beyond Fab: The Best of the Beatles

For additional information about these shows, call Garden City Recreation and Parks at 465-4075.

At this meeting, election of EPOA Officers and Directors for the 2023–2024 term will be held.

The Officer nominees are President: June Michalak, 38 Spruce Street, Vice President: Steve Ilardi, 139 Meadow Street; Corresponding Secretary: Paul Dircks, 62 Saint James Street South; Corporate Secretary: Ralph Healey,

177 Willow Street; Treasurer: Spiro Dorizas, 29 East Drive.

Director nominees serving new three-year terms: Eric Breusch and Jonathan Debrich

Director nominees serving new two-year terms: Donaly Byrne and Jon Cruickshanks

Director nominees serving oneyear terms: Juliet Acquavito and Bill Sweeney

To learn more about the EPOA, how to become a member, upcoming events, and matters concerning the East, please visit (www.gcepoa.org), on Facebook (@ GardenCityEPOA), on Twitter (@GC_ EPOA), and on Venmo (@GCEPOA).

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Glenna Sloan

Glenna Sloan passed away peacefully on May 16th, 2023. She was born May 9, 1930, and recently celebrated her 93rd birthday. Glenna was raised in Muskoka, Ontario, the daughter of Milly and Beatty Rennie. She is predeceased by her husband Charles of 45 years. She is survived by her son Mark, his wife Stephanie and their four children Mark Jr., Cadence, Nathaniel, and Daniel all of Summerville. She is also had numerous nieces and nephews in Canada and California.

Glenna earned a B. A. from the University of Toronto, a Teacher/ Performer Diploma in Speech and Drama from the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto then a master’s and Doctoral Degrees in Education from Teachers College, Columbia University.

When she lived in Toronto, Glenna was a longtime member of the University Alumnae Drama Club where she acted in the premiere presentation of The Easter Egg by Canadian playwright James

IN MEMORIAM

Reaney as well as in other productions. She served the Club as producer and in other capacities.

Glenna and her husband lived for more than 30 years in the Village of Garden City. During that time she was Director of the Parent Teachers Association for Stewart Elementary School. Glenna was active in the Cathedral Women, an organization of the Episcopal Cathedral of the Incarnation in that community, serving for a term as elected president and for several years as program director. She served also as a member of the nominating committees in the Eastern Properties Association.

Glenna and her husband lived in Summerville, SC for the last 11 years where they moved to be with their adored son, daughter-in-law and 4 grandchildren. Even though she had officially retired she still found ways to be involved in education whether it was reading in her grandchildren’s classes or offering a writing class at their church. She had a gift and was able to share it throughout her lifetime through many different mediums.

She continued to educate and travel as much as possible. She was able to enjoy the fun and chaos of having 4 grandchildren living around the corner and keeping busy. She was not only a loving wife and mother, but she was also a beloved grandma.

A lifelong educator and scholar, Glenna taught gifted elementary classes in the Toronto Public Schools, later teaching English as well as serving as elected English Department Chair at St. Andrew’s Junior High School in North York, Ontario. Glenna taught for more than three decades as a full professor as well as serving, for five years, as elected Chair of the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education in the Division of Education at Queens College of the City University of New York. She published seven professional books and numerous articles and book reviews in professional journals in her fields of expertise, children’s literature and literacy development. An application of the theory of Canadian literary theorist Northrop

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Frye to the development of early literacy, The Child as Critic, is perhaps her most notable scholarly work, in print in 2011 for 35 years. A frequent presenter throughout her career at professional conferences, she was, for example, a keynote speaker in 2008 at the Ninth Annual Northrop Frye Festival in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. Glenna was the author of three published novels for young readers.

Known professionally both nationally and internationally, Glenna served in such professional organizations as The National Council of Teachers of English (Elementary Section Committee member); International Reading Association (Chair of the Special Interest Group, Reading and Children’s Literature); International Board on Books for Young People (Editor for twelve years of the column on International Children’s Books in IBBY’s journal, Bookbird.) Glenna was recipient in 2001 of the International Reading Association’s prestigious Arbuthnot Award for outstanding college teaching of reading and language arts.

If you would like to post an obituary for a loved one, simply send a short biography of them along with (if desired) their photo, details of their funeral/visitation services, and/or any donation requests to editor@gcnews.com, or call our office at 516-294-8900 to inquire.

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Dates: June 30 - July 28, 2023

Contact: Tina Sarnicola, lisummerprogram@winstonprep.edu

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

“What’s Cooking at the Library?” Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club: Registration Begins Monday, June 12!

Registration begins on Monday, June 12, at 10 a.m. for the Tweens and Teens “What’s Cooking at the Library?” Summer Reading Club! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2023 only. Tweens and teens can register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Registrants can pick up their Summer Reading Club Bags in the Tweens and Teens Room while supplies last.

Once you sign-up, you can submit raffle entries for each book you read at the Library or online through our website (www.gardencitypl.org).Tweens and teens who submit one raffle entry will have a chance to win one of this year’s raffle prizes and will also be automatically invited to the End-of-Summer Tweens and Teens Ice Cream and Pizza Party on Wednesday, August 16. All books must be at the appropriate reading level and be read and reviewed between June 12 and August 1. Registration is ongoing until Friday, August 11. Raffle entries must be submitted no later than Monday, August 14. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, August 16 at the End-of-Summer Tweens and Teens Ice Cream and Pizza Party. You do not have to be present to win. This year’s raffle prizes include:

• Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine

• $50 Amazon Gift Card

• Cotton Candy Maker

• Seventh Street Gift Card Dessert Package worth $75 (3 $25 gift cards to Dunkin, Starbucks, and TCBY)

• Airpods

• $50 Barnes and Noble Gift Card

The more books you read and the more reviews you enter, the more chances you have to win! Plus those who register for this year’s Summer Reading Club will automatically be entered into our weekly Gift Card Grab Bag Raffle!

Winners will have until Friday, September 15 to pick up their prizes. Prizes will not be held past September 15.

If you have any questions, email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl.org/ young-adult-department/contact-theyoung-adult-tweens-teens-department/.

What’s Cooking at the Library? Creative Arts Contest

Get creative this summer by entering our Tweens and Teens Creative Arts Contest! There will be two categories for the Contest: Writing and Art. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2023 can participate and submit to both categories. Multiple submissions are allowed. There will be multiple

winners for each category, with prizes being Amazon gift cards. Participants’ work can also be submitted for community service to the Library’s Tweens and Teens Art Gallery show in August 2023. Participants can use the “What’s Cooking at the Library?” theme as a source of inspiration for the contest, but are not required to follow the theme.

Submissions will be accepted in person at the Library beginning Monday, June 12. The deadline to submit is Friday, August 4. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, August 16 at the End of Summer Tweens and Teens Ice Cream and Pizza Party. You do not have to be present to win. Entries should be created between June 12–August 4. Entries can be submitted online via our website (www.gardencitypl.org) or in person in the Tweens and Teens Room. Each in-person entry must include the Contest Submission Form, which can be picked up at the Library. Winners will have until Friday, September 15, to pick up their prizes. Prizes will not be held past September 15.

We might share your artwork or writing on our Facebook and/or Instagram pages:

• Facebook: facebook.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

• Instagram: instagram.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

If you have any questions, email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl.org/ young-adult-department/contact-theyoung-adult-tweens-teens-department/.

“What’s Cooking at the Library?”

Tiny Art Show for Community Service

Earn community service by painting a mini canvas at home for the Garden City Public Library’s “What’s Cooking at the Library?” Tiny Art Show Project! Registration begins Tuesday, June 27, at 10 a.m. Each volunteer will receive 1 mini canvas and a set of paint pens and watercolor paint to decorate their mini canvas at home. Supplies must be picked up at the Library. Paint pens and watercolor paint must be returned to the library. Volunteers’ artwork on the mini canvas must relate to the “What’s Cooking at the Library?” Summer Reading Club theme. Volunteers’ mini canvases will be used in the Library’s “What’s Cooking at the Library?” Tiny Art Show to help promote this year’s Summer Reading Club.

Mini canvases are due back no later than Thursday, July 13, 2023. Volunteers are also welcome to use additional supplies that they have at home. Volunteers will receive two hours for participating in this project, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. The mini canvases will be displayed until the end of August. Afterward, partici-

pants can pick up their mini canvases until September 15. Mini canvases will be held no longer than September 15. Artwork included in the display can be submitted toward this year’s Tweens and Teens Creative Arts Contest. Please include the Creative Arts Entry Form, which can be found at the Library, with your volunteer form and artwork if you would like to submit it to the Creative Arts Contest. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens Summer Art Show for Community Service

Earn community service by submitting artwork for the Garden City Public Library’s Tweens and Teens Summer Art Show in the Library’s Lower Level Gallery during the month of August 2023. Artwork must be created between Monday, June 12, and Friday, July 28. Volunteers can submit up to three pieces of art. Submissions are due Friday, July 28. Submissions can include artwork created at the Library during a Library program. Volunteers must return their artwork with a volunteer form, which can be found at the Library, in order to receive community service credit. Volunteers do not have to submit all three pieces of art at once and should do an additional form for artwork they submit at a later date.

Volunteers will receive two hours for each piece they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. The artwork will be displayed until the end of August. Afterward, participants can pick up their artwork until September 15. Artwork will be held no longer than September 15.

Artwork included in the show can be submitted toward this year’s Tweens

and Teens Creative Arts Contest. Please include the Creative Arts Entry Form, which can be found at the Library, with your volunteer form and artwork if you would like to submit it to the Creative Arts Contest.

Tree Ornaments for Community Service: Pineapple Ornaments

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

For the month of June ornaments are pineapples, which will be used to decorate the Tweens and Teens Ornament Tree in July as part of the Summer Reading Club theme, “What’s Cooking at the Library?” Registration begins Tuesday, June 13, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Completed ornaments must be returned by Thursday, June 29, to the Library.

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

Bookmarks for Community Service

The Tweens and Teens Summer Art Show will be on display in the Garden City Library’s Lower Level Gallery during August.

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

Earn community service by creating bookmarks for Garden City Public Library patrons! Each volunteer will receive 10 bookmarks to color, decorate, and write positive or library/book themed messages. These bookmarks will be placed in books throughout the Library in order to brighten the day of the patrons who check them out. Bookmarks will be placed in books in all three departments, including Children’s, Tweens and Teens, and Adult Reference.

To participate, please register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org).

Volunteers can register once each week for eight weeks as follows:

• Registration Week One: Monday, June 26, at 10 a.m. to Friday, June 30 at 4 p.m.

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

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

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

• Registration Week Five: Monday, July 24, at 10 a.m. to Friday, July 28 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Six: Monday, July 31, at 10 a.m. to Friday, August 4 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Seven: Monday, August 7, at 10 a.m. to Friday, August 11 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Eight: Monday, August 14, at 10 a.m. to Friday, August 18 at 4 p.m.

Bookmarks should be returned no later than Thursday, August 31. Registrants will be asked to pick up their bookmarks at the Library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return 10 completed bookmarks in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive two hours for every 10 bookmarks they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Final Exam Study Hall

Studying for final exams? Then join us for our Final Exam Study Hall on Tuesday, June 13, at 3:30 p.m.–5 p.m. Students are welcome to stop by the lower level of the Library. We will have chairs and tables set-up for students to study. Pizza and beverages will be provided for students studying. This program is for students in Grades 6-12 studying for final exams. Registration is required and can be done online via Eventkeeper (www.

gardencitypl.org). Registration begins Tuesday, June 6, at 10 a.m. Space is limited so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Kick-Off Ice Cream Social

Kick off this year’s Summer Reading Club with our Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Kick-Off Ice Cream Social! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2023 only and will be held Thursday, June 22, at 4:30 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, June 13, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org) at 10 a.m. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

The next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board will be held on Tuesday, June 6, at 4 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, May 30 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). The meeting is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. If you are interested in helping to come up with programming ideas, volunteer ideas, or social media outreach ideas for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12, consider joining the Teen Advisory Board. Online applications are available at https://www.gardencitypl. org/teen-advisory-board-application/ Applicants should be in Grades 6–12.

GCPL Tweens and Teens Best Books 2023 Committee: Volunteers Needed!

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

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

Credit for both reading and writing

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

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

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

Follow Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram

Follow Garden City Library’s Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram! The Young Adult Department uses both social media platforms as a tool to post updates

and announcements about upcoming Library programs and community service opportunities.

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

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

Instagram: www.instagram.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

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

Teen Advisory Board Applications

Now Available Online

If you are interested in helping to come up with programming ideas or social media outreach ideas for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12, consider joining the Teen Advisory Board. Online applications are available at https://www.gardencitypl. org/teen-advisory-board-application/ Applicants should be in Grades 6–12. Email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl.org/young-adult-department/contact-the-young-adulttweens-teens-department/ if you have any questions.

News from the Garden City Public Library Library hours on Memorial Day weekend

Monday Movies Presented by the Friends of the Garden City Library

Mondays at 1:30 p.m.

June Movies:

June 5: “A Man Called Otto” - 126 min - 2023

June 12: “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” - 115 min - 2022

June 19: “80 For Brady” - 98 min - 2023

June 26: “Marlowe” - 110 min - 2023

Memorial Day 2023

The unofficial start of summer begins on Monday, May 29, 2023 with Memorial Day. We wish you a happy and safe holiday!

Spring Programs

Information about spring programs is listed below. Check out our website (www.gardencitypl.org) in the coming weeks for more information about upcoming programs.

Adult Summer Reading Club - 2023

What’s Cooking at the Garden City Library!

Join us for our Summer Reading Club in the Adult Services Area! It’s easy to sign up, come to the Reference desk, sign up, receive a sign-up bag, and you are on your way! Registration begins Monday, June 5, 2023.

Each time you read a book, we ask that you fill out a review card AND a recipe card (which is provided in your bag!) Our goal is to put together a menu of recipes at the end of the summer. Write down your favorite recipe or a family traditional recipe and bring it to the reference desk. At the end of the summer, we will select review cards randomly and award prizes! The more you read, the better chance you have of winning.

We are planning some fun programs and look forward to seeing you for the Summer Reading Club!

Chefs Rob & Brian Scott

Thursday, June 8, 12 p.m.–2 p.m.

Kick off the Summer Reading Program with Simply Creative chef Rob Scott and his brother Chef Brian with over 45 years of restaurant experience. They will whip up a bckyard BBQ chicken salad with shaved corn, avocado and other fresh vegetables with zesty dressing. Enjoy a berry tiramisu trifle that you will make for your family all summer long.

Registration began on Monday, May 22, @ 10 a.m. on Eventkeeper.

Contact Reference: 516-742-8405

x5236 Email: Speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.org

Dungeons and Dragons

The Garden City Public Library hours are as follows for the Memorial Day weekend:

Saturday, May 27: Open 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Library will be closed on Sunday, May 28, and Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day).

Teen Advisory Board meets

Teens enjoy snacks while playing a game of Dungeons and Dragons during the Library’s monthly Teen Dungeons and Dragons program, which was held on Thursday, May 18.

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Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta gets ideas for upcoming events from teen volunteers at the May meeting of the Teen Advisory Board, which was held on Tuesday, May 16, at the Library.

Rotary Club food drive supports local food pantry

On Saturday, May 20, Mineola-Garden City Rotary completed the third leg of its 3-part service project to benefit the Mineolabased Faith Mission Food Pantry which serves Mineola families struggling with food insecurity. The undertaking was the Club’s participation in Rotary’s extensive “Day of Service” which spanned several states and two countries.

The three-legged project began with a record-breaking food drive behind Kings food market on May 16. Then, 381 pounds of collected food was delivered to Faith Mission’s Mineola headquarters the fol-

lowing Thursday, Mau 18, and distributed to Mineola families struggling with food insecurity on Saturday, May 20.

The success of the project was all in the record-breaking numbers. Take a look! Rotary volunteers and project supporters spent a total of 44 hours collecting, delivering and distributing 385 items of perishable food items weighing 381 pounds — all distributed to 318 families last Saturday, May 20. All volunteers who participated agreed this Rotary project felt it was more than heartwarming with a plan to repeat as the need is presented.

From left: Club President Meg Norris, with Rotarians Peter Marshall, Tina O’Keefe, Althea Robinson and Lynne Kaszelka at Faith Mission headquarters.

Finishing up with food distribution to 318 families (from left) were Diane Marmann, past club president; Mary Joesten, Faith Mission founder; Diana O’Neill, project organizer; Meg Norris, Club president; Sandra Viola, LI Volunteer Center, and Jean Zebroski, NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island.

Deborah Cattani of LI Volunteer Center and Past Club President Joanne MeyerJendras sport T-shirts representing Rotary’s Day of Service.

Past Club President Diane Marmann helps sort and box several aisles of perishable food items.

Families line up to collect their food boxes.

THE VIEW FROM HERE

“How Far Do You Want To Go?”

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

During this holiday weekend, if you are looking for an interesting and uplifting story of fulfilling the American dream, you might consider the new book by John Catsimatidis, “ How Far Do You Want to Go: Lessons From a Common-Sense Billionaire ” (Matt Holt 2023). Full disclosure — I have met Mr. Catsimatidis and members of his family on a number of occasions, and they seem like very nice people.

One thing is certain — no one handed anything to John Catsimatidis. His father was a lighthouse keeper in Greece who lived and worked alone for many years before being set up by relatives with his mother, who had been jilted by her previous fiancée. The couple moved to the United States when young John was 6 months old, and the family lived in West Harlem, supported by his father's restaurant and waiter jobs. John, although struggling with English, did well as a student and eventually got into Brooklyn Tech, then and now a selective public high school. He then studied at NYU, although he ended up 8 credits short of a degree.

John Catsimatides started his business career the summer after he graduated high school in a grocery store run by a slightly older young Greek guy named Tony, possibly a distant relative. Eventually, after Tony had problems getting along with Nick, a relative who was a partner in a second store, John bought Tony out (on credit) and managed to both get along with Nick and vastly increase the profitability of the other store. Within a few years, John was able to buy a number of additional supermarkets and began the Red Apple chain. A few years later he bought the Gristedes group of supermarkets and later Pantry Pride in Florida. The grocery business was extremely successful in itself and gave him a foothold in Manhattan real estate.

By the 1980s, Mr. Catsimatidis also branched out into a number of new businesses. After learning to become a pilot, he became very

interested in aviation, started some charter flight companies and eventually bought Capitol Airways, a low cost carrier. While this enterprise did not end up successfully, he had a great deal of success in his later purchase of a refinery that had a string of convenience store gas stations called Kwik Fill. Very recently, he purchased New York’s own WABC Radio.

Mr. Catsimatidis has branched out into areas well beyond business. Through a friendship with a charismatic priest named Father Alex, he reconnected with the Greek Orthodox Church and became a leading member of that faith. He is also a leading philanthropist, involved in many charities, perhaps most notably as a mainstay of the Police Athletic League.

Throughout much of his career, Mr. Catsimatidis has been active in politics. He is something of a centrist, having endorsed presidential candidates of both parties and formed a close connection with Bill Clinton. In 2013, he sought the Republican nomination for mayor of New York City, running as an ideological successor to Mike Bloomberg, but he lost the primary.

Mr. Catsimatidis finishes his book with a list of 16 rules for success, including “take reasonable risks – somewhere between reasonable and risky” and “seek allies in unexpected places and dream up mutually beneficial ideas”.

“How Far Do You Want to Go?” is an easy to read testament to the potential that has long existed in our country as a land of opportunity. While few of us will approach the level of success enjoyed by John Catsimatidis, many if not most families have examples of individuals who came here from a foreign land, worked hard and eventually achieved a much better life, if not for themselves, at least for their children. As we celebrate Memorial Day with our family and friends, and honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for us, we also need to be grateful that, for so many people, the American dream has indeed become a reality.

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Ellis Kordes

I took this photo just recently. For the last several years the Cathedral of the Incarnation has had an ongoing construction project to the left of the front door. It has cost millions of dollars and sooo many people have asked me what it is all about. Actually, it is an elevator! You see, apparently a stairway to Heaven was too slow. Unfortunately, however, this elevator only goes down... to the lower level of the Cathedral (the Undercroft).

All kidding aside, the Undercroft is a large open space and actually quite beautiful. Receptions and other events are held there. The stairways inside the Cathedral are quite steep and an elevator is safer for the elderly and the handicapped. The entrance to the elevator is located just inside the front door to the left. Great care was taken to match the carved stonework on the inside and outside of the Cathedral.

However, the number one question I get is why doesn’t the new outside stone color match the Cathedral better? The new stone appears reddish. The original construction of the Cathedral in the 1880s was with Belleville, New Jersey, brownstone. I can only assume they attempted to get the same stone. Although there are no color photographs from the 19th Century, there are paintings and written descriptions of the Cathedral and nowhere was it described as reddish. It was probably a lighter brown when first built and has darkened with age. Perhaps there is something that can be applied to the new stone to make it blend better with the rest of the Cathedral. Time will tell.

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

GC Pool Registration Begins!

Summer is just around the corner and pool membership registration is underway. The Pool brochure and application can be found by visiting our website, www.gardencityrecreation.org.

This year, residents will have various ways to conveniently register. Residents can download an application and mail it in OR stop by the Recreation Office, 108 Rockaway Ave. 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 10, at 12 noon. Hope to see everyone there! For additional information on the pool please visit our website’s Pool page!

Senior Exercise Schedule at the Senior Center

Our Senior Center is back to a “regular” schedule with many classes to tone, strengthen, and stretch your bodies. These classes are open to Garden City residents ages 60 or older. Here are the classes we offer:

Mondays

Chair Exercise with Felicia at 10 a.m .

Tuesdays

Chair Yoga with Maggie at 11:15 a.m.;

Line or Chair Dancing with Felicia at 2:30 p.m.

Wednesdays

Chair Exercise with Felicia at 10 a.m.

Thursdays

Yoga with Maggie at 11:15 a.m.; Chi Kung with Andrea at 1:15 p.m. - nominal charge

Fridays

Chair Exercise with Felicia at 10 a.m.;

Resistance Bands at 11 a.m. For further information, please contact the Senior Center at 385-8006.

Seniors Duplicate Bridge

Results

GCHS student receives Congressional art award

Eva Brandewiede, recipient of the Congressional Art Competition’s honorable mention award.

Congratulations to Garden City High School student Eva Brandewiede who has received the award of honorable mention in the Congressional Art Competition sponsored by Congressman Anthony D’Esposito and the 4th Congressional District Office. Eva’s piece, “Jericho Turnpike,”

will be displayed in Mr. D’Esposito’s office for one year, allowing visitors to admire and be inspired by her work. Additionally, Eva will visit the office, giving her an opportunity to witness her artwork on display and meet Congressman D’Esposito.

Photos courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

North/South:

1st Place: Athena Philippides and Mickey Norton

The winners of the Monday, May 22 games: East/West:

2nd Place: George Salem and Rudy Kaiser

1st Place: Carrie Flapan and Dian Kendrick

2nd Place: Grace Basile and Joan Cowie

Reminder: There is no Duplicate Bridge next Monday, May 29 - Memorial Day. Enjoy the holiday!

“Jericho Turnpike” by Eva Brandewiede.

Girl Scouts enjoy Frost Valley campout

The Garden City Association of Girl Scouts enjoyed a beautiful weekend in the Catskill Mountains at their 7th Annual Frost Valley Campout, May 5–7. Daisy through Cadette Girl Scouts explored hiking trails, high

and low ropes courses, zip-lining, rock climbing, campfires and more during their trip. Scouts, troop leaders and parents alike had a wonderful weekend of outdoor adventure!

Are you a professional?

Hiking to the lake after archery.

Canoeing on Lake Cole.

Exploring the woods.

The Garden City Girl Scout Association.

Getting ready for rock climbing.

Campfire and s’mores on Lake Cole at sunset.

Teamwork on the low ropes course.

Zip-lining the other side of the Y. Campout organizer Bridgette Mastaglio got in on the fun too!

GCJC Religious School celebrates end of year

The Garden City Jewish Center Religious School celebrated the end of the school year on Sunday, May 21, by finishing up with the annual Lag B’Omer Game Day! After attending the final Children’s service of the year, the students gathered in the Social Hall in two teams, Blue and White.

The first competition was “Name that Tune”, led by the newly ordained Cantor Rachel Weston, of London, UK. She played a few bars of piano music and the teams had to guess the Hebrew name of the prayer or song, plus the meaning for extra points. The next contest was Hebrew vocabulary, led by Mrs. Andrea Krupen. Even more points were earned with the Bible History/Holiday Quiz, led by Rabbi Stephen Goodman.

The students then headed outdoors for some funny relay races, snacks of

ice cream and cookies, and the day culminated with the annual Egg Toss.

Students left with goody bags, and there were bittersweet goodbyes and hugs all around. Everyone was thankful for a great year.

Religious school classes resume in September, shortly after Labor Day.

The philosophy of the Religious School program (grades 1 through Bar Mitzvah plus optional Confirmation) is for students to enjoy the process of learning about their Jewish heritage, through art and music, while making friends from Garden City and many surrounding communities.

The Garden City Jewish Center is a Reform congregation where everyone is welcome — Jews of all denominations, dual-faith families, singles, and students. Please go to www.gardencityjewishcenter.org for more information.

Egg toss fun!

Don’t drop that potato!

Teams compete in the History Quiz led by Rabbi Goodman.

I thought these were hard boiled eggs!

Time for an ice cream break after a busy day. She was so fast!

GCHS Latin students medal on national exam

This year, 76 students at Garden City High School participated in the scholastic National Latin Examination. Fiftyeight of those students earned awards for their performance on this highly regarded examination.

Different levels of the exam were taken by over 100,000 students from all 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as 13 foreign countries. In order to merit an award on the NLE, a student must score above the national average on a respective level.

For their gold medal performance on the Latin four exam, students James Haedrich, Emma Heath and Maria Santos are eligible to apply for National Latin Exam scholarships which support studying Latin or Greek at the collegiate level.

Juniors Tasmiah Ishtiaque and Armeen Panthaki both scored perfectly on the examination and will receive special certificates.

In addition to a gold medal and a certificate, senior Maria Santos will be awarded a National Latin Exam Special Book Award in recognition of four consecutive gold medals on the exam.

Gold Medals (Summa Cum Laude)

Andrew Charon

Emily Cook

Kaitlin Cook

Gianna DeVito

James Haedrich

Emma Heath

Holden Herrera

Tasmiah Ishtiaque

Annika Margolies

Silvana Newcomb

Armeen Panthaki

Sarah Pogozelski

Elizabeth Rosado

Maria Santos

Vikramjeet Sohal

Angela Yu

Silver Medals (Maxima Cum Laude)

Melissa Bremer

Amelia Clarke

Amelia DiChiara

James Egan

Bowen Gu

Kairi Ho

Leila Massina

Anna Mitchell

Mia Della Penna

Jennifer Roller

Marguerite Santos

Sophia Sethi

MaryKate Sweeney

Gabriella Tromba

Brendan Wilde

Certificates (Magna Cum Laude)

Alessandra Bonomi

Allison Caruthers

Jacqueline Caruthers

Matthew Chan

Ke Xiang Chen

Kayla Cherney

Sinae Cho

Kyle Finnell

Keathan Ho

Laura Kahn

Jack Langley

Debbie Lieu

Amber McDonald

Phineas Olcott

Marisa Patrissi

Emily Pelter

Ava Sethi

Certificates (Cum Laude)

Marie Cacciabaudo

Catherine Clavin

Julia Jovanovic

Kathryn Monaco

Amanda Pinou

Andrew Pinou

Breanna Santopietro

Cecilia Santos

Elizabeth Staub

Tina Tu

Photos courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

Juniors Armeen Panthaki and Tasmiah Ishtiaque, who merited perfect papers on the intermediate reading comprehension exam, stood with teacher Kathleen Durkin.

Senior Maria Santos, who merited her fourth gold medal on this year’s National Latin Exam, stood with teacher Kathleen Durkin.

Garden City High School’s National Latin Examination gold and silver medalists for 2023.

Stewart School makes learning fun at Family STEAM Night

On May 11, Stewart School hosted Family STEAM Night for fourth grade students and their families.

STEAM is an educational approach to learning that uses science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue and critical thinking. “The goal of STEAM Night is to engage parents and students in hands-on family activities that focuses on sparking imagination and creativity in ways that naturally align with STEAM learning,” said Mrs. Conforti who helps support classrooms in the technology and STEAM spaces.

During the event, students and families participated in three hands-on workshops. They explored the force of wind tunnels, asking questions like, “How can you make a whiffle ball fly?” and “What else can you create that could fly?” They also explored engineering design challenges such as building DIY rockets and designing LEGO racers to see which ones could travel to the finish line fastest. Students experimented, learned, and most importantly, had fun.

Stewart fourth grader Kara Grime experimented with the force of wind tunnels.

From left: Students Lily Rathgeber, Shaye Pawlowski and Sienna Amato designed LEGO racers and put them to the test.

Stewart student Leo Lara participated in the engineering design challenge by designing his own racecar.

Photos courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

GCHS teacher awarded STEM fellowship

College of Columbia University.

As part of the 16-month fellowship, Ms. Mannion will complete graduate coursework toward a Leadership Certificate in STEM Education through Teacher's College of Columbia University. She also will have the invaluable opportunity to participate in a mentored summer research internship within the laboratories at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals in Tarrytown.

“The transition from traditional science instruction to a more cohesive and integrated STEM curriculum prompted me to research opportunities to help strengthen our instructional design to meet and exceed the new NGSS/NYSSLS requirements,” said Patty Mannion.

Stewart third graders compete in math tournament

Garden City High School chemistry teacher Patty Mannion has been awarded the prestigious Regeneron STEM Teaching Fellowship. Ms. Mannion is one of only 10 outstanding science teachers in the state of New York selected for this competitive professional development program.

This experience is offered in collaboration with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, The STEM Leadership Center and Endeavor STEM Teaching Certificate Project in partnership with Teacher’s

“The Regeneron STEM Teaching Fellows coursework includes methods of instruction and practice with instructional design that aligns with the new standards set forth by the state. This fellowship includes an internship at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, which will provide me with outside the classroom, hands-on experience in the STEM field.

The fellowship culminates in a certificate in STEM Leadership. This opportunity will provide me with the tools to design meaningful and relevant learning experiences, as well as professional development programs to enhance the preparedness of our already excellent STEM teaching staff. It is an honor to be selected for this prestigious program.”

Stewart School third graders Mihai Brumariu, Hyden Guan and Louis Ruhle qualified to represent their region in the 2023 New York Statewide Elementary Mathematics Tournament Championship Finals. On May 20, the students participated in the tournament at the University of Albany.

On March 30, the students first participated in a virtual regional tournament in order to qualify and secure a spot in the in-person statewide tourna-

ment.

At Stewart School, each grade played the game “24” where the object was to create an equation that would equal 24, however, the game was slightly more difficult through each grade level. For grade three specifically, they were required to make 24 using two-step solutions, meaning they could add, subtract, multiply or divide in a series of two steps.

Village Board bans short term home rentals

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the ordinance which defined transient dwelling units as “an entire dwelling or a room or group of rooms made available for rent, lease of otherwise assigned for occupancy of less than 30 days to one or more persons who are not the owner or family member of the owner of such a dwelling unit.”

In the ordinance, the term transient dwelling refers to structures that are owner-occupied and not owner-occupied. The local law approved by the board does not cover dwelling units such as lawfully-permitted dormitories in the village, bed and breakfast inns or lodging houses, hotels and motels, or business establishments operating exclusively for and catering to “transient clientele – persons who ordinarily reside at these establishments for short durations for the purposes of vacationing, travel, business, recreational activities, conventions, emergencies, and

other purposes that are customary to commercial motel and hotel business.”

The local law’s definition excludes (exempts from restrictions) any lawfully-operating medical, healthcare, nursing home, assisted living or similar facility in Garden City.

The “presumption of use” for definition and application of the local law, with officials presuming a property to exist as transient dwelling, would be in place if certain conditions exist (as the mayor read the local law). The main criteria for having a defined transient dwelling is if “the property or dwelling is advertised on any medium.”

Trustee Charles Kelly commented that people have a right to rent out their homes but the village, in constructing the local law, felt the 30-day window was a fair amount of time to specify, “to prevent quick turnover rentals we don’t want to be plaguing the community.” He said this is a fair and appropriate amount of time, and would not deprive

property owners from the right to rent their property.

Resident Daniel Sanchez said he supports the local law and presented concerns that he and his neighbors have that there are multiple different cars parked in front of their homes every two or three weeks. He said this had become a frightening situation for people in the neighborhood.

Trustee Bruce Chester posed a question about the existence of bed and breakfast inns as business operations within the Village of Garden City. Village Attorney Gary Fishberg said Garden City has no existing provision to allow bed and breakfasts, and any such business owner would need to have both the business and insurance certification as well as zoning approval.

New Hyde Park Road resident Geraldine O’Neill asked for the regulation stated in the local law to be changed to prohibit any bed and breakfast uses of properties. “This has never

been on the village books before and we should do it right from the beginning, preventatively and put in the bed and breakfast terminology. Mayor Carter Flanagan and others in the meeting noted that zoning laws set forth what is permissible in each zone.

The board’s vote to approve the new local law was unanimous.

Town-Gown relations with Adelphi

Also at the Board of Trustees’ meeting, Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi shared information from his recent discussion with Adelphi University leadership, including “what expectations are and what has been done in the past” regarding finance and municipal services agreements.

The university noted the present spring commencement time period with graduation ceremonies of its various schools and departments.

Patty Mannion, recipient of the Regeneron STEM Teaching Fellowship.

Photo courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

From left: Stewart third grade students Mihai Brumariu, Hyden Guan and Louis Ruhle competed in the New York Statewide Mathematics Tournament.

Photo courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

Trustees approve bond resolutions, hear project reports

BY RIKKI MASSAND

At the Board of Trustees’ meeting on Thursday May 18 two resolutions authorizing bonding amounts for capital projects were unanimously approved.

First the board authorized a $4.201 million bond to cover the improvements planned for village water mains. Garden City Superintendent of Public Works John Borroni said the water main improvements include Stewart Avenue and Clinton Road, and the sum of $4.201 million includes $1.6 million for paving work associated with the water main project. Paving will be taking place on Meadow Street, Grove Street, Lindbergh Street and Commander Avenue.

The second resolution the board approved is for $1.432 million to fund improvements to the Tennis bubble facility, as tennis is organized as a village Recreation and Parks Enterprise fund for municipal finance.

Village Treasurer Irene Woo explained that both bonds are in the 2023-2024 budgeted capital plan. She added that the $1.432 million for improvements to the tennis facility represents a significant amount for the Tennis Enterprise fund to bear. She brought up the prospect that the board could allocate remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal funds.

“The village received a little over $2 million as a result of ARPA from the pandemic. Over the last couple of years the village allocated a portion of those funds to certain capital projects including the funding of work at the senior center, Garden City Pool and the Garden City Public Library. This project would qualify as something we can utilize the remaining amount of ARPA funds which is slightly over $400,000 –therefore we would only need to bond one million and doing so would help alleviate the debt service for the tennis enterprise fund,” she said.

The Board of Trustees would be able to make the decision to allocate remaining ARPA funds once the bids for the tennis facility project are in, and the bid award would be voted on.

Superintendent of Recreation and Parks Paul Blake announced that the playground at St. Paul’s has reopened as artificial turf surface was installed

on May 15. Maintenance staff then went in to do seeding and sod work around it. “The playground is now open for residents and children to go have some fun,” he noted.

The Board approved the bid award for rehabilitation of the tennis court at Nassau Haven Park to Hicksvillebased National Installation & GC Corp, the project’s low bidder at a cost of $26,900. Blake explained that the budgeted amount for this capital project was $30,000.

“As the board knows we have begun renovating our village parks’ tennis courts one at a time, as we completed Edgemere Park and Hemlock Park courts. We will do Nassau Haven first and later this spring work on Tullamore Park’s courts. National Installation & GC Corp. is a vendor we have used before – their work has been good and the price is reasonable,” Blake said.

The Board then approved the renovation project for Community Park’s miniature golf course. First, as Blake explained, the request came forth for formal rejection of the bid submitted by Pratt Brothers, Inc. as it did not meet the project specifications. The Board then approved the contract for low bidder Lomma Championship Miniature Golf Courses of Scranton, Pennsylvania, at $82,680. While the original budgeted amount for this project was estimated at $65,000 Blake noted that the Recreation Capital Budget line has adequate funding available.

“Loma is the company that built the original mini golf course at Community Park in the early 1980s. Their facilities and equipment are first rate and they have a good track record of working with us. We recommend the bid award be made,” he said.

Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan asked Superintendent Blake what the anticipated date for mini golf course renovations to be completed is. In the best case scenario and with fair weather the project could be done in June, but Blake said completion by mid-summer would be appropriate for the work needed there.

License agreement for Pool, Community Park Concessions

The Village Board also approved

a two-year extension of the operations of the concession stand at the Garden City Pool, Community Park St. Paul’s by John Parks’ company D & J Refreshments. The current rate of $25,000 per year will continue for the next two years.

The May 18 meeting agenda noted, “As part of this extension, D & J will supply and install a new ice machine at the pool, a new canopy over the snack bar entrance and digital flat screen menu boards in the Pool Snack Bar.”

Superintendent Blake said John Parks is a longtime village resident who does a good job at the Garden City Pool concessions area.

“John has backup facilities at Stewart Manor Country Club which he operates, which allows him to bring over help and anyone for food prep when he needs it. He is a good operator and this is an arrangement we like,” Blake said.

The Board of Trustees approved the engagement of Steve Dassa Entertainment, a Delray Beach, Floridabased entertainment company that the Recreation Department uses to coordinate the annual Summer Concert Series held at the gazebo on the Village Green, by the Stewart Avenue/Hilton Avenue intersection.

Blake added that Dassa picks the acts for summer concerts at the gazebo, near Village Hall, and he presents a “one-stop shop” for everything from sound equipment to hospitality. Dassa receives 10% of the compensation paid to each musical act or performer engaged by the village – at a total cost not to exceed $20,000.

“We’ve used him for several years and it is a good working arrangement,” Blake said.

Funding for temporary speed hump installations by Creighton Manning, as part of their investigation of traffic calming measures for Garden City roads, was appropriated at the Board meeting last week. The board authorized $3,600 to be paid to the firm for installation of temporary speed humps along 4th Street, and its write up of a comparison of traffic volume and 2019 statistics, with data gathered through measuring devices in conjunction with temporary speed humps.

“We needed to move quickly and

approve the proposal in order to capture the data while school is still in session,” DPW Superintendent Borroni said.

Building Department Inspection consultant renewed

Under the Garden City Building Department action agenda, the Board authorized the engagement of consultant Richard Barbieri to provide plan review services to the municipal department, at an hourly rate of $95 and on an “as-needed” basis. The renewal of Barbieri as a consultant is valid for the fiscal year, from June 1 through May 31, 2024. Funds for his services come from the operating budget.

Superintendent of Building Giuseppe Giovanniello said the work Barbieri does for the village will include the plan reviews as well as inspections on special and major projects.

Barbieri has nearly 50 years of experience in building construction and around 30 years as an inspector for villages. He is part of the Building Inspectors’ Association of Nassau County (BIANCO). Giovanniello says he does a thorough job of inspecting and “is very clean as far as his paperwork.”

Deputy Mayor Chester asked for more details on the scope of Barbieri’s work, and Giovanniello said he essentially serves as an assistant to his role of superintendent. Special projects to review include the former Sears building and Lord & Taylor (both on Franklin Avenue) and 55 Stewart Avenue “which need a little more attention and time to view out in the field as they are large buildings.”

During the first half of May, Garden City’s Building Department performed 197 inspections and had taken in 117 applications. The department’s monthly revenue for late April into May, as of the board’s May 18 meeting, was $130,000.

Related to building constructionat the May 18 meeting, Deputy Mayor Bruce Chester announced that he and Fire Chief Matthew Pearn will be reviewing the latest proposal for the Edgemere Road/Stewart Avenue Village Fire Station No. 2. They will meet with the Building Department and Village Administrator Suozzi to cover more aspects of the project by late May.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

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SECOND AVE 7B LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023-04-13. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Domenick Aiello: 97 Garden St Garden City NY 11530. Purpose: Any lawful purpose

NASSAU COUNTY BIDS

Sealed bids MUST be  RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO: PURCHASING DIVISION

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

UNTIL 11:00 AM EDT

THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following:

7TH STREET CROSSWALK IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

Inc. Village of Garden City

Rosemary Monahan

Purchasing Agent

Dated:5/26/23

NASSAU COUNTY LEGAL NOTICE

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY

(Pursuant to Section 1428 of the Real Property Tax Law, State of New York) 2023 Tax

1st Half Due and Payable June 1, 2023 (Second half may be paid at same time)

2nd Half Due and Payable December 1, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, Clerk of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, New York, has received the tax roll and warrant for the collection of taxes for the current year and will attend at the Village office, 351 Stewart Avenue in said Village, on each day during the period June 1 to July 3, 2023 from 8:30 o’clock in the forenoon until 4:30 o’clock in the afternoon (Saturday, Sundays and legal holidays excepted), for the purpose of receiving the taxes assessed on said roll.

Taxes for the first half-year become due and payable June 1, 2023. (Taxes for the second half-year may be paid at the same time). Taxes for the second half-year become due and payable December 1, 2023.

A discount of 1% will be allowed on the second half of the tax, providing payment of both the first and second halves is made not later than June 30, 2023.  No discount will be allowed after June 30, 2023.

To all taxes for the first half remaining unpaid after July 3, 2023, and for the second half remaining unpaid after January 2, 2024, five per centum (5%) will be added for the first month or fraction, thereof, and one per centum (1%) for each month or fraction thereof thereafter until date of Tax Sale is determined.  Thereafter, Tax Sale expense and additional interest will be added.

AVOID PENALTIES BY PAYING YOUR TAXES PROMPTLY

When requesting tax bills, please give the lot and block numbers and map designation, account number or description and location of property.

Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk

Dated: May 22, 2023, Garden City, New York

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College Notes

Lauren Evangelista from Garden City was among the nearly 100 students who were inducted into the Alpha Eta Honor Society. The national honor society promotes and recognizes students for significant scholarship, leadership, and contributions to the allied health professions.

Evangelista studied occupational therapy at New York Tech.

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NASSAU COUNTY LEGAL NOTICE

VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on May 18, 2023, 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 May 18, 2023, authorizing the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $1,432,000 to finance the replacement of the outer vinyl covering on the Village tennis facility, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $1,432,000 and appropriating said amount for such purpose,”

an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows:

FIRST:  AUTHORIZING the Village of Garden City, New York to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $1,432,000 pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York, to finance the replacement of the outer vinyl covering on the Village tennis facility;

SECOND:  STATING that the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $1,432,000; appropriating said amount for such purpose; and STATING that the plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $1,432,000 to finance said appropriation, and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable;

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:  STATING the conditions under which the validity of the bonds and any notes issued in anticipation thereof may be contested: and

SEVENTH:  DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.

DATED:  May 18, 2023 Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk

Jamie Alexa Derkasch was among the candidates for graduation in the University of Georgia’s Class of 2023 during recent commencement ceremonies.

Derkasch, of Garden City, was a candidate for a BS Psychology.

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The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Garden City students included:

Zara Figliozzi, a student at Fordham University

John Gentile, a student at Fordham University

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In recognition of their commitment to academic excellence, Accounting major William Duff, who hails from Garden City, was recently honored at Stonehill College’s Scholars Celebration.

n Alexa Peters of Garden City has been inducted into Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) Honor Society, a national honor society recognizing the achievements of first-generation students, alumni, staff, faculty and administrators. Peters, a member of the Class of 2025, was one of 67 students inducted into Delta Omicron, the honor society’s Holy Cross chapter.

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Recently, New York Institute of Technology students showcased their scholarly work at the institution’s annual Symposium of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE).

Garden City student researchers included Evan Katradis and Lucas Hildreth.

American Legion Annual Poppy Drive

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NASSAU COUNTY LEGAL NOTICE

VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on May 18, 2023, 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 May 18, 2023, authorizing the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $4,201,500 to finance the construction of water main improvements, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $4,201,500 and appropriating said amount for such purpose,”

an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows:

FIRST:  AUTHORIZING the Village of Garden City, New York to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $4,201,500 pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York, to finance construction of water main improvements in the Village, consisting of replacement and increase in size of the water main on Clinton Road, south of Osborne to Commercial Avenue, and repair of a valve on Stewart Avenue, east of Clinton Road, and also including the resurfacing of roads as an ancillary and necessary part of Village water main improvement projects;

SECOND:  STATING that the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $4,201,500; appropriating said amount for such purpose; and STATING that the plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $4,201,500 to finance said appropriation, and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable;

Tommy Conway, Kings employee and enthusiastic supporter of the Auxiliary, President Jacqueline Eltringham, Membership Chairlady Donna Armieri and Post member John Halloran.

The American Legion Post 265 and the American Legion Unit 265 have begun the annual Poppy Drive. The poppy is a symbol of support for veterans. It remembers soldiers who have given their lives for their country, and honors their dedication and sacrifice.

Donations are allocated solely for needy veterans and their families. American Legion President Jacqueline Burdi Ellingham coordinates the distribution of poppies throughout the month of May and is grateful for the support of the community. Much of the work of the Auxiliary is accomplished through affiliation with the VA Hospital in Northport.

Khole Edwards and her mom, Samantha, helped distribute the poppies.

Contributions may be sent to: ALA Unit 265, P.O. Box 8, Garden City, NY or given to uniformed members of the Post or Legion in town and at the parade on Memorial Day. Wear your poppy proudly and remember those who died in the service of their country.

If you are a veteran and would like to join the American Legion William Bradford Turner Post 265, please contact Membership Chairman Jim Michalak at 646 438-0139. If you are a relative of a living or deceased veteran and would like to join the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 265, please contact Membership Chairlady Donna Armieri at (516) 314-4552.

THIRD:  DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is forty (40) 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:  STATING the conditions under which the validity of the bonds and any notes issued in anticipation thereof may be contested: and

SEVENTH:  DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.

DATED:  May 18, 2023 Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk

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the fall and potentially spring seasons. According to Recreation Commissioner Paul Blake, all 108 sprinkler zones come on in stages Monday through Thursday nights from approximately 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., watering the fields.

STOP DWI Enforcement

This Memorial Day weekend, the Garden City Police Department and various other Police Departments throughout Nassau County will be participating in the STOP DWI Enforcement Initiative, targeting Intoxicated and Drugged Drivers. This initiative will be enhanced by funds from the Nassau County Traffic Safety STOP DWI Program and the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson states, “During this initiative, the Department will be deploying extra patrols on Village roadways, strictly enforcing all DWI and impaired driving laws. These patrols are important in preventing holiday tragedies that seem far too common.” The Garden City Police Department wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday.

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2022 Drinking Water Quality Report

The Village of Garden City is pleased to present the 2022 Water Quality Report. The report is required to be delivered to all residents of our Village in compliance with Federal and State regulations and is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you on a daily basis. It is important to the Village that our residents are familiar with the efforts that are taken to protect our water resources and to continually improve the water treatment process. Our goal is to deliver the highest quality water to your home.

Temporary Speed Humps

The first set of temporary speed humps have been installed on Fourth Street. This is the beginning of the Traffic Commission’s traffic calming program. Trustee Charles Kelly, chairperson of the Traffic Commission, advised the Board that members have already heard positive comments from the St. Joe’s School Board, PTA and parents of students and residents of Fourth Street. “These are meant as a test,” Trustee Kelly said. “We expect

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Plaza Restaurant and subsequently used for purchases in the Roosevelt Field Mall.

Alarm mistake

On May 22nd Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a Garden City Plaza restaurant for a fire alarm and found an employee activated it in error.

Suspended licenses

A Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and not wearing a seatbelt on May 22nd.

On the same day, a Franklin Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and a suspended registration.

Also, a 7th Street motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and a suspended registration.

Grand larceny arrest

On May 23rd Garden City Police arrested a 29-year-old male for assum-

ing the identity of two victims and using their credit card information to make several illegal transactions totaling $5,100. He was charged with two counts of Identity Theft and two counts of Grand Larceny.

Revoked license

Officers arrested a 54-year-old motorist on Washington Avenue for driving with a license revoked for DWI, ten additional suspensions, and not wearing a seatbelt.

Air freshener alarm

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a Franklin Avenue building on May 23rd for a fire and burglary alarm. Upon investigation, it appeared a recently installed air freshener triggered both alarms.

Bag of rubbish

Garden City Police responded to a 7th Street parking field on May 23rd for a report of a suspicious duffel bag and determined the item to contain rubbish.

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the humps to move to another location over the summer. Perhaps Hampton Road. Perhaps Tanners Pond Road. We are undecided and are seeking input from Garden City Police and Fire Departments.”

Yard Cleanup - Be Good To Your Neighbors

The Village reminds residents 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.

Happening This Week in Garden City

Saturday, May 27

11:30 a.m. Long Island Chapter 42nd

Division Association Memorial Day wreath placement at the 42nd Division Monument, Clinton Road and St. James Street South

Monday, May 29

10:00 a.m. William Bradford Turner Post, No. 265 Memorial Day Parade (route: Cherry Valley Avenue, between Stewart Avenue and 10th Street, then march east on 10th Street to southbound Franklin Avenue, then west on 7th Street) followed by a ceremony at the Village Memorial Plaza just west of the Library. This year’s honoree is 100-year-old Andrew Bartulucci, a member of the William Bradford Turner Post for 55 years

Tuesday - Thurs., May 30 - June 1

10:00 a.m. Senior Exercise with Felicia at the Garden City Senior Center. Call 516-385-8006 for schedule

Tuesday - Friday, May 30 - June 2

Pickleball hours (Tuesday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to Noon; Thursdays 3 to 5:30 p.m.; and Fridays 5 to 8:30 p.m.) at the Field House

Thursday, June 1

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

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May 26, 2023

Day 3 on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: Town in the Clouds, Terraces of the Sun & Forever Young

BY KAREN RUBIN WITH ERIC LEIBERMAN AND

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On our third morning on the Inca Trail, we are wakened at 5 am to be packed up, have breakfast at 5:30 am and out by 6 am to begin what is generally considered the most relaxed day of the four-day trek, when our Alpaca Expeditions group will hike 6.2 miles mostly downhill, and visit two Incan sites, Phuyupatamarka (Town in the Clouds) and Intipata (Terraces of the Sun), before reaching the campsite, where, we are told, a special activity awaits.

I’m still on a high from surviving Day 2 and the dual challenges of Dead Woman’s Pass and Runcuraccay Pass, so I feel I can handle anything (and not just on this hike).

It’s a foggy morning and before setting out, our guide Lizandro organizes all of us in a great circle with the porters and staff and guests (Giorgio calls us “family” and Lizandro calls us “team” and both are true in the way we have bonded) so we meet each other. We learn that the porters all come from one mountain village, that two are brothers, 62 and 68 years old, that one of the porters is a woman (very unusual, but Alpaca Expeditions has made an effort to recruit women).

Each of the trekkers introduce ourselves, as well, and I mention that today is my 71st birthday – mentioning it because I am pretty pleased with the achievement (and our guide, Giorgio, at one point guessed I was 55 - perhaps just being polite) – to

emphasize that they have made this experience of a lifetime possible for me.

We hike for 2 hours along what they call “Inca flat” (gradual inclines) and begin to enter the jungle, known as the Cloud Forest. As we walk, we have the opportunity to see Salkantay, the second highest snow-capped mountain in the Sacred Valley, and get glimpses of a fantastic panoramic view of the Vilcabamba mountain range through mist and clouds.

Towards the end of the Inca flats, we begin to make our way up to the last peak and our third pass, Phuyupatamarka (Temple Above the Clouds) at 12,073 ft. from where we have great views overlooking the Urubamba River. Down the valley,

we get our first view of Machu Picchu Mountain, but the famous “Lost City” itself is still hidden from view.

From Phuyupatamarka it´s a 3-hour walk down a flight of stone steps to our last campsite and the grand finale for this day, exploring the Incan site of Wiñaywayna (Forever Young).

On the descent, we stop in a small cave, the religious center, Lizandro uses this site, the Temple Above the Clouds, to discuss religious beliefs and practices at the time of the Inca.

This would have been one of the religious sites where pilgrims would be able to show their devotion and purify themselves before they reached Machu Picchu. It could have been a place of offerings, a ritual shower, of sacrifice (animals, Lizandro says, not

humans, which he says would happen only rarely).

At the time of the Inca and thousands of years before, the many different tribes were polytheists, worshipping many gods mostly associated with Nature. They believed that nature, man and the Pachamama (Mother Earth), lived in harmony and perpetual interrelationship.

“The Inca saw life as a circle, not a line, so life never ends. They believed life is reborn and when they were buried, they were placed in the fetal position pointing to the sun and mountains; rulers were mummified and their mummified remains taken and paraded around one day a year. Children didn’t inherit property – people were buried with their belongings (for the next life). Machu Picchu, a sacred place, would have taken more than a lifetime to build, but the Emperor Pachacuti believed though he wouldn’t enjoy it in this world, he would in the next.”

We have about 45 minutes of a steep downward hike before it levels off again.

We come to an Incan site, Intipata (Terraces of the Sun) that interestingly, overlooks our final campsite waaaay down the mountain. Lizandro points out what would have been a platform for sacrifice. “Not for human. That would be rare” indicating that it would take place only in extreme circumstances, like a famine. More typically, it was a llama that would be sacrificed. “The llama represents spiritual life and the black

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llama, a symbol of material life, would be sacrificed.”

At the end of our third day hikerelatively short and easy (it doesn’t feel like five hours!), we get into camp at 1 pm and Lizandro tells us to look forward to a special “activity”. This turns out to be a cooking class, where Chef Mario shows us how to cook a popular Peruvian dish, lomas latudo. We get chef’s hats and aprons and the platters of ingredients which we learn how to properly cut, dice, stir and sauté – before enjoying our handiwork for lunch.

Later in the afternoon, after time to relax, we walk a surprisingly short distance (less than 10 minutes) along a trail from our campsite to one of the most impressive Incan villages of all, Wiñaywayna, and (unlike when we go to Machu Picchu the next day) we have it almost to ourselves to explore.

Wiñaywayna is the most spectacular Inca site on the trail after Machu Picchu and the most popular campsite because of its proximity to Machu Picchu.

Wiñaywayna was discovered by a local archeologist in 1942 who was there to excavate a different site, Chamchabamba, and found it hidden under dense vegetation and cloud forest and amazingly, they found orchid flowers growing on the wall. Lizandro explains that Peru has 435 species orchids, but they mostly bloom early or at the end rainy season, but the ones found here bloom year round, which is why they named the site, Wiñaywayna - Forever Young - for the orchid.

We explore the site, climbing up and

down the steep stone steps, walking through the corridors, really getting into the architecture and engineering, the logistics, as if the people left only yesterday. You realize these ruins were buried under overgrowth for 400 years and can only marvel at what was involved in the archeological excavation so that we can appreciate it today.

Most of the Inca sites have yet to be uncovered and are still buried, and the ones that we do see have only been partially excavated. Indeed, only about 40 percent of Machu Picchu has been excavated.

We see what would have been a watch tower. There would have been guards with weapons at the ready to protect Machu Picchu – like sling shots (a rope of wool with a bag in the middle with rocks), arrows, lances, spears, hatchets – fine for use against another tribe, but fairly useless against the weapons the Spanish invaders wielded. The guard would have been able to recognize if someone coming was friend or foe by the colors and design of their clothes.

The temple here has three different architectural styles, which Lizandro says shows it was built by different generations and different engineers.

The terraces here at Wiñaywayna were Incan agricultural laboratories. “The Inca realized that elevations produced better potato and corn adapted to altitude.”

This site, along with the others, were purposely abandoned in 1538 with the Spanish conquest.

The first Spanish expedition, in 1532, had only 167. “They were invaders, not explorers. They came to destroy the cul-

ture, the civilization. They took gold and silver and brought disease,” Lizandro says.

He says that it is wrong to think of an Incan civilization, rather than an Incan ruler and ruling family of perhaps 20,000 that dominated a population that ranged in size from 10 to 20 million.

Machu Picchu and the other sites were built at the same time in the mid 1400s, over a period of about 60 years. Less than 100 years later, the population started decreasing.

“European diseases came even before the Spaniards came. Cortez brought disease to the Mayans, and the Mayans, trying to flee the Spaniards by going south, carried the diseases to Inca along the same network of roads the Inca used to conquer and unify its empire. The 12th Incan king, Huayna Cápac (it is believed) died in 1525 from smallpox and there was no king to follow.”

The Incan kingdom, weakened by civil war and not exactly supported by the masses they had subjugated for a century, abandoned this place to protect Machu Picchu, which was holy to them, like the Vatican. Machu Picchu was hidden amid the mountain peaks. To protect it from the Spanish invaders, the Inca destroyed the trails that led to Machu Picchu, and ultimately, abandoned Machu Picchu as well, making a last stand at Vilcabamba.

“The Inca weren’t the nicest to build such a civilization. For 100 years, they had to kill to control, so not all people were happy, so they didn’t help the Inca against the Spanish,” Lizandro says.

None of these grand projects were ever finished, which is more under-

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standable than if they were completed. We have as much time as we want to explore until darkness begins to fall because we can just stroll back to the campsite.

When we sit down to dinner, Chef Mario presents me with the most amazing birthday cake I have ever had in my life – completely decorated. It took him three hours to prepare it with the camping equipment he cooks with. I share the cake with Peter who timed his bucket-list Machu Picchu ascent for his 35th birthday the next morning.

Lizandro then asks us what time we would like to wake up in order to get to the check point to Machu Picchu before the other 200 trekkers who will be on line: “3 am? No? Then 3:01,” he says, noting that he has a 98% success rate in being first in line for the checkpoint when it opens at 5:30 am. The check point is only about 10 minutes walk from the campsite. Why so important to be first? Well, to get to the Sun Gate by sunrise, and before it gets jammed crammed with people, in order to get the best views and photos.

Tomorrow is the day we will reach our goal: Machu Picchu.

The permits to do the Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu are limited to 500 a day for all the trekking companies (which includes 200 for trekkers and 300 for porters and staff) and get booked up months in advance.

More information: Alpaca Expeditions, USA Phone: (202)-550-8534, info@alpacaexpeditions.com, https:// www.alpacaexpeditions.com/

Check with the US State Department to get the latest information on travel to Peru (https://travel.state.gov/ content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-CountryInformation-Pages/Peru.html).

Next: Day 4 on the Inca TrailMachu Picchu!

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BY LOU THEODORE

Many of the younger set in my reading audience are now fast approaching crunch time regarding employment. In effect, it’s job time.

Over the years, my students have often asked for advice on employment and careers. My response to them centers on four questions:

1. What are you looking for?

2. What is the company looking for?

3. What about the interview?

4. What is needed to succeed?

Each of these questions are briefly addressed below, with more extensive information provided for (3).

Regarding (1), only you can answer this question. The applicant / student should know something about what he/ she wants for the job. Quite frankly, I find it difficult for anyone to really expect a youngster to know what they really want regarding a job or career.

Here are a few tips on what might help you land the job (2&3)… perhaps of your dreams.

1. It is important to prepare an impressive and up-to-date resume that truly reflects you. Put your best foot forward, and don’t lie. Exaggerate? Be careful. Shield the truth? Perhaps, but definitely don’t lie.

2. Prepare for the interview by researching the company. Check them out on their website or review an annual report. This will enable you to ask informed questions during the interview.

3. Attire is important, so dress appropriately.

4. The interview does not begin when you meet the interviewer; it begins earlier at the front door.

5. Turn your cellphone off and avoid texting and phone conversations earlier while in a waiting room.

6. If you are shown into a room to meet the interviewer, wait for the interviewer to tell you where to sit. Remain standing until the interviewer sits. Don’t plop your feet on the interviewer’s desk and start picking your nose or ear(s).

7. Stand up to greet anyone you subsequently meet and shake hands confidently.

8. During the interview, sit on the edge of the chair and lean forward slightly to let the interviewer know you are attentive.

9. Thank the interviewer for his/her time and shake hands before leaving.

10. During the interview meal, generally follow the interviewer’s lead. Place your napkin in your lap and begin eating when the interviewer does.

11. Start with the utensils on the outside and work your way in toward the plate.

12. Order something familiar that is neat as opposed to messy.

13. Taste the food before seasoning.

14. Keep on the same eating pace with your interviewer.

15. Do not mix food on your plate into a pile of hash.

16. Do not order alcohol if your interviewer does not.

17. Be extra courteous to the waiter and busboy.

As the old saying goes, “you never get a second chance to make a first impression,” so make the most of it. Prepare and rehearse for the interview. I also believe it is appropriate to either send the recruiter a thank you letter or follow with a call or e-mail the following day.

Well, what about (4). Over the years, I had the privilege of maintaining close social and professional ties with many of my successful graduates in our profession. In thinking about what character traits likely contributed to their success, I found the following to be the most common.

1. Communication abilities.

2. Appearance.

3. Self-awareness.

4. Self-regulation.

5. Self-motivation.

6. Empathy.

7. Social Skills.

8. Creative leaders have an ability to innovate and “think outside the box.”

9. Self-depreciation.

10. Action-oriented is most important; leaders are doers and have an ability to make things happen, even when the odds are stacked against them.

Interestingly, I have found that technical ability (or the equivalent) and GPA (Grade Point Average) correlate weakly with successful leaders.

I close with a tale that appeared in a number of my earlier publications, one authored by a former student, Anthony J. Buonicore. The moral of the tale may register with a few of the readers concerned with their future.

One stormy night many years ago, an elderly man and his wife entered the lobby of a small hotel in Philadelphia. Trying to get out of the rain, the couple approached the front desk hoping to get shelter for the night.

“Could you possibly give us a room here?” the man asked. The clerk, a friendly man with a winning smile, explained that there were three conventions in town.

“All of our rooms are taken,” the clerk said. “But I can’t send a nice couple like you into the rain at one o’clock in the morning. Would you perhaps be willing to sleep in my room? It’s not exactly a suite, but it will be good enough to make you folks comfortable for the night.”

When the couple declined, the young man pressed on. “Don’t worry about

me; I’ll make out just fine,” the clerk told them. So, the couple agreed.

As he paid the bill the next morning, the elderly man said to the clerk; “You are the kind of manager who should be the boss of the best hotel in the country.” The clerk looked at them and smiled. As they drove away, the elderly couple agreed that the helpful clerk was indeed exceptional.

Two years passed. The clerk had almost forgotten the incident when he received a letter from the old man. It recalled the stormy night and enclosed a round-trip ticket to New York, asking the young man to pay them a visit.

The old man met him at a corner in New York City. He then pointed to a great new building, a palace of reddish

stone, with turrets, and watchtowers thrusting up to the sky. “That,” said the old man, “is the hotel I have just built for you to manage.” “You must be joking,” the clerk said. “I can assure you I am not,” said the old man.

The old man’s name was William Waldorf-Astoria, and the magnificent structure he built was the WaldorfAstoria hotel. The young clerk who became its first manager was George C. Boldt. The clerk never foresaw the turn of events that would lead him to become the man¬ager of one of the world’s most glamorous hotels.

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BY TOM MARGENAU

Conventional wisdom has it that to get the most out of your Social Security, you should wait as long as possible to start your benefits. That’s good advice for some, but not for all. There are a variety of reasons why you might want to take your benefits at 62 (the earliest you can start your Social Security) or some other point before you reach your full retirement age. Today’s questions come from people like that.

Q: My wife and I are both approaching age 62. We are inundated with advice to wait until 70 to start our Social Security. But frankly, I don’t think I’ll live that long. I’ve already had some serious heart problems. And both my parents and other close family members died in their 60s, so I didn’t inherit the best of genes. Thankfully, my wife doesn’t have those problems. Also, she had a good job and will get a Social Security benefit that is slightly more than mine. Can you think of any downsides if I take my Social Security at 62? How about my wife?

A: As I always point out to my readers, I am not a financial planner, so you might want to consult one. But from my perspective, I can’t think of any downsides to starting your benefits at 62.

In fact, I did the same thing -- for some of the same reasons that you face. (My dad died at age 47, and none of my many uncles made it to age 65.) Fortunately, I beat the odds as I’m now 73. But I still don’t regret starting my benefits at age 62. I’ve been getting monthly Social Security checks for 11 years now. Had I waited until 70, I’d be getting a higher monthly benefit, but I’d only be in year three of getting Social Security. Had I waited until 70, it would have taken me a long time to make up for the benefits I would have received between 62 and 70. So again, I’m happy.

One normal downside to a guy getting reduced benefits before his full retirement age is that the reduction would carry over to any widow’s benefits his wife might be due after he dies. But in your case, that’s not an issue because you said your wife’s Social Security is already more than yours, meaning she wouldn’t be due any widow’s benefits no matter when you started your retirement checks.

Speaking of your wife, if she doesn’t have your health issues, she might want to consider waiting until her full retirement age to start her own benefits.

Q: I am about to turn 70 and plan to start my Social Security then. My wife is almost 62. She is going to get a much smaller Social Security benefit than I will because she was a homemaker for much of our marriage. We were thinking of having her file for her benefits at 62. But someone told us that if she takes reduced benefits

Social Security for Younger Retirees

on her own record, she will get a big reduction in her widow’s benefits someday (assuming I die before she does). Is this true?

A: No, it is not true. If she takes reduced retirement benefits on her own account, that reduction DOES NOT carry over to her widow’s benefit. Her widow’s benefit will be based on one thing only: her age when you die and when she starts her widow’s benefits. Assuming she is over her full retirement age when that happens, her own reduced retirement benefit will be supplemented up to 100% of what you were getting at the time of death.

And FYI: assuming her own benefit is much smaller than yours, that benefit will be supplemented with some spousal benefits on your record. That supplement will be based on your full retirement age benefit, not your augmented age 70 rate. And just like her retirement benefit will be reduced, so too will her spousal benefits. But after you die, it’s a different story. Her widow’s rate will be based on your age 70 benefit, not your FRA benefit. And again, assuming she is over her own FRA when you die, there will be no reduction in that widow’s benefit.

Q: In a recent column, you gave an example of a guy who was 67 on April 7. And that’s when he wanted his benefits to start. You said that the first check he would be due is the April check, which would be paid in May. Well, I just signed up for my Social Security to start at age 62. I am 62 on June 12. But a letter I got from Social Security said my first check would be the July check, payable in August. What’s going on?

A: There is one little glitch to starting benefits at age 62. There is a law that says you must be 62 for an entire calendar month before you can get your first Social Security check. July is the first month you are 62 for the whole month, so that’s the first check you are due, payable in August.

Q: I am 53 and my wife is 50. We have had a very successful business and have made enough lucrative investments so that we have been able to sell the business and retire. But now we are a bit concerned about our future Social Security benefits. We could start another business, and pay ourselves a salary, just so that we continue to pay into Social Security until our mid-60s. But we are not sure if we will be compensated enough in potential Social Security benefits to offset all the Social Security taxes we will pay. Can you help?

A: You really need to talk to a financial planner about this -- not me. And frankly, I’m surprised you are even thinking about Social Security. If you could afford to retire comfortably in your early 50s, it seems to me that fu-

ture Social Security benefits wouldn’t be much of a concern for you. But since you brought it up, I’ll give you some food for thought.

Your Social Security benefit will be based on your highest 35 years of earnings. If you remain retired, you will be missing out on about 15 years of what would normally be some of your highest years of income. And this will have an obvious adverse impact on your future Social Security benefits.

To find out how much of an impact, you should use the retirement calculators at the Social Security Administration website: www.socialsecurity.gov. Just click on the “Plan for retirement”

link on the homepage and follow the instructions. You can use their retirement estimators and plug in various future earnings scenarios to come up with different estimates of your eventual retirement benefits.

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-to-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon.com or other book outlets.

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Real Estate designations and their importance in hiring a broker

I hope every mother had an enjoyable, fun, and relaxing Mother’s Day and was pampered as they should be every day; for without them, the world wouldn’t exist.

Many consumers and homeowners have always asked me what my designations mean and what the benefits are for them when considering hiring me. My first designation was a G.R.I. which I earned almost 20 years ago, which is the Graduate of the Realtor Institute (a version of a Real Estate MBA), online link: GRIdesignation (go to the online column to be able to click on the link and learn about the classes). It encompasses 90 hours of continuing education (8 modules) beyond a Brokers or salesperson’s license and the course allows you up to 5 years to complete. It encompasses advanced financing, negotiating, statistics, technology, legal and regulatory issues, current laws, procedures, professional standards, market knowledge, handling sellers and buyers, the sales process, Business skills, prospecting, MLS, systems and tools, and much more. This designation provides you with what is needed and necessary to be miles ahead of those who do not seek the required education to scale their businesses. Median income was $61,000 compared to $31,000 of a non-designee in a study in 2012, the last time a study was done by The National Association of Realtors; and is most likely higher in 2022, but there are no stats to go by. The knowledge, expertise, and professionalism that is learned go far beyond what the typical Broker, Associate Broker, or salesperson currently knows and understands.

The C.I.P.S. (Certified International Property Specialist) online link: CIPSdesignation (go to the online column to be able to click on the link and learn about the classes) is the next extremely important and crucial designation that a Realtor should consid-

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

er undertaking to gain a wide spectrum of knowledge about various cultures and their specific and varied customs. Having comprehensive knowledge about major cultures, e.g. Chinese, Japanese, Moslem, Spanish, and others provides the groundwork to enable one to easily assimilate and handle those families and individuals that have specific customs and mannerisms. Some cultures kiss each cheek; others will hug or shake hands. Women are handled much differently and not knowing the custom when meeting, could cause an embarrassment and a loss of a very valuable client and potential sale. Many years ago, I recorded our instructor, David Lauster, (who was the head person at the Dept of State, who constructed, upgraded, bought, and sold our U.S. Embassies around the Globe), who conveyed a story about a Chinese couple, who were relocating to Florida to manage a Marriot Hotel. The story is 7 minutes long and you can watch and listen here, by typing the link into your browser and get ready to laugh hysterically as I did: https://www.facebook.com/ philipraices/posts/10209707280620143 .

To earn your C.I.P.S. designation, one must complete 2 core courses and 3 elective courses and submit your designation application demonstrating 100 points of international experience. All courses are available online or in person and are valid for 3 years. Courses completed more than 3 years prior to the submission of your application must be retaken to receive credit towards the education requirement for the designation, online link: CIPSdesignation (go to the online column to be able to click on the link and learn about the classes).

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PHOTO THANKS

When my children have a birthday party, I take a picture of my child with a gift and the child who gave the gift. Instead of writing out thank you cards, I have the child write his or her thanks on the back of the picture. Memories for all! --

Tracy L., West Virginia LEFTOVER

INVENTORY

A great way to avoid cleaning out the dreaded leftovers in the refrigerator is to keep a leftover inventory. Attach a dry erase board on the front of your fridge, and each time you put a leftover in the fridge write it down. Include the date it went in. Then, when you use that leftover,

mark it off your list. You’ll save time and money.

-- Sheila Bowker, Alabama

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The “Green” designation, link: Greendesignation (go to the online column to be able to click on the link and learn about the classes) is offered by the National Association of Realtors. This prepares you to gain a vast knowledge of energy efficiency and sustainability about low carbon footprint construction, solar heating and electricity savings, geothermal heating and air conditioning, the new cutting-edge 3D-printed foundations, and much more. My son, Matt is a Lead Certified Project Mgr in NYC and practices all these types of construction with buildings that are labeled Platinum, Gold, or Silver by adhering to very strict and comprehensive building codes and regulations. The economic savings are substantial and the reduced impact on our environment now and in the future. All states and cities will adopt these stricter codes for all building construction in the future. Our environment dictates what needs to be considered and makes it a necessity to have the least effect and stress on our globe. Earning the GRI, CIPS, and GREEN designations will go a very long way in enabling Realtors to acquire and achieve greater knowledge and be on top of their game for the future of construction and our fragile environment so we will leave the next generation as prepared as possible in dealing with the ever-changing weather, increasing temperatures and the serious effect on humans, animals, and vegetation. Lastly, earning your C.I.P.S. designation and learning how to properly address and deal with the various cultures and their habits, when selling, investing, purchasing, renting, and leasing residential and commercial properties will be a valuable asset in

your toolbox.

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 40 years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.) and in 2022 has earned his National Association of Realtors “Green Industry designation for eco-friendly construction. He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI) or go to https://WWW. Li-RealEstate.Com and you can “do it yourself (DYI) and search on your own. For a “FREE” `15 minute consultation, as well as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any obligation or “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and our Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home.

You can email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your request or ideas, suggestions or interview you for a specific topic and a Q & A for a future column with your name, email and cell number. He will email or call you back and respond to your request ASAP as long as he has your complete name, cell, email and/or full home or business address. Again, for a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, he can also be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions and concerns in selling, investing, purchasing, or leasing residential or commercial property.

BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of May 28 -- June 3, 2023

At the beginning of June, the planet Mars will make a beautiful pass in front of the Beehive star cluster, and if you’ve got a small, low-powered telescope, you’ll have a front-row seat.

You can see this cluster fairly well on a clear, dark night, far from city lights -especially when it reaches its highest in the early evening sky in April. This week after dark, however, the Beehive appears low in the west, among the faint stars of the zodiacal constellation Cancer.

Because its light must pass through a relatively thick column of atmosphere to reach our eyes this week, it might not be visible to the unaided eye, even from areas without light pollution.

There is another way to find it right now, however. That’s by looking for the planet Mars, which now appears rather faintly just above and to the left of the brilliant planet Venus. In fact, on the evening of May 31, Mars will appear just to the west of the Beehive, and this should be a good night to view both with a small telescope. Even with bright moonlight this week, a telescope will show the stars of the cluster.

The show’s not over on that night, though. As Mars orbits the sun, we can see its movement against the more distant stars if we’re patient. On the eve-

Mars Visits the Beehive

nings of June 1, 2 and 3, it will appear to cross the cluster. Even through binoculars, Mars’ tiny orange disk will produce a lovely sight against the dozens of shimmering stars that form the Beehive.

This, of course, is an optical illusion caused by the two appearing along the same line of sight. In reality, the Beehive is 577 light-years distant (about 3,394 trillion miles) while Mars is now some 18 million times closer (“only” about 187 million miles from us).

The Beehive cluster (aka the Praesepe) has been known to stargazers since at least the time of the Greek writer Aratos in 260 B.C. In 130 B.C., Hipparchus included it in his star catalog and called it “Little Cloud” or “Cloudy Star.” And the second century A.D. astronomer Claudius Ptolemy described it in his famous book “Almagest” as “The Nebulous Mass in the Breast (of Cancer)”.

Early sky watchers used this star cluster to forecast the weather. The ancient philosophers Aratos and Pliny both wrote that, when they could see the cluster, the skies would be fair, but when they couldn’t, a violent storm must be on its way. Today, we know their technique works fairly well when the Beehive is high overhead because high cirrus clouds which often precede a storm can easily blot this cluster from view while leaving the rest of the sky

seemingly unaffected.

Though ancient stargazers used the Beehive to help predict weather, they didn’t know its true nature. That understanding didn’t come until the early 17th century when astronomers aimed the newly invented telescope in its direction. Today, even inexpensive binoculars show the Beehive as a beau-

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BY TRACY BECKERMAN

I’d always had a good relationship with my bank machine. I gave it checks; it gave me money; it seemed like everyone got something out of the arrangement. But one day I stopped off to make my weekly deposit, slid my checks in as usual and waited. Instead of the usual clicking noise, I heard something that sounded suspiciously like paper being... chewed.

“Hey, what are you doing in there?” I squinted at the machine.

The ATM stopped chewing, and then belched out my checks. They were crumpled and slightly torn.

“Unable to deposit checks at this time,” said the message on the screen. My ATM card came shooting out of the machine.

I wasn’t sure if I had done something to offend it or if the machine was just having a bad day. I held my hand up to my mouth and checked my breath.

Then I reinserted my card. After punching in my code, I tried to load my mangled checks. This time it accepted one, but not the other. I heard the chewing sound again and then my check and my card both came flying out.

“OK, look!” I said angrily. “There’s no need to be nasty about this. If you don’t want to accept the check, fine. But you don’t have to spit it at me.”

The ATM made a grinding noise. I was pretty sure it was giving me a raspberry.

I gave up trying to deposit the last check and reinserted my card to get some cash. There was a lot of whirring and cha-chunking, and then my card came back out.

“Unable to give cash at this time,” said the message on the screen.

“WHAT?!” I demanded. In frustration, I punched all the buttons at once and then banged on the screen.

The ATM went blank. A moment later a new message came up.

“Out of Service.”

Suddenly I was nervous. I thought maybe I had done something to really mess up the ATM. It was one thing to antagonize the thing. It was another to commit ATM-icide.

I drew in my breath and walked into the actual bank.

“Excuse me,” I announced. “I think I killed the ATM machine.”

The tellers all looked up at me.

“It might not actually be dead. But it’s definitely in a coma,” I said uneasily. It was completely possible that at that moment, a teller was stepping on one of those emergency silent police alert buttons and any second a SWAT team was going to bust in and arrest me, which would really stink because then I’d have a police record and I’d also be late for my afternoon appointment with a chocolate doughnut.

I stood there awkwardly, waiting for someone to either deposit my check or take me into custody.

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Finally, the bank manager approached. He smiled patiently at me.

“How can I help you?” he asked.

“I was trying to deposit some checks and the ATM went belly up,” I said. He nodded, took my mangled check, brought it to the teller and then returned to me with my receipt.

“You’re all set, Mrs. Beckerman,” he assured me.

I looked around at all the tellers still staring at me.

“I bet you’re hoping I’ll just leave now, right?” I said.

“Actually,” he grinned, “I’m banking on it.”

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The Garden City Police Department will be participating in the Statewide Buckle-Up New York enforcement initiative from May 22 through June 4. The enforcement of seat belt and child restraint laws saves lives. During this initiative, highly visible patrols and checkpoints will be conducted throughout the Village, targeting non-compliance to occupant restraint laws, including child safety seat laws. The goal of the Garden City Police Department’s Occupant Restraint Enforcement Program is to reduce personal injuries and fatalities due to automobile crashes through education and enforcement.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports, “In 2021, there were 11,813 unbuckled passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes in the United States. Data shows that seat belt use is higher among females than males. In fact, nearly twice as many males were killed in crashes as compared to females in 2021.”

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loss of control over this property. Why would we give that up?

I urge my fellow residents to follow this issue, do research on gambling, the Sands corporation, and on our elected official’s behavior. We need to hold our politicians accountable!

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P.S. Please get your own opposition into the public record by emailing LegPublicComment@NassauCounty. gov

Political propaganda

To the Editor:

The anti-POA rant in the letters section of last week’s GC News was a perfect example of political propaganda disguised as credible information. There was nothing credible about it.

There are four POAs in the Village, each with its own but similar by-laws, and the same intent as civic associations: to promote the property interests of their respective sections, to work with the Village Trustees to uphold the Community Agreement, share common concerns among residents, and to provide a mechanism for nominating candidates to the Village and School Boards. Every officer, director, and representative is a volunteer.

In the East where I live, the EPOA is now in its 103rd year representing the interests of Eastern households where almost 40% of Village residents reside. Everyone who lives in the East is automatically a member of the EPOA. A voting member is any resident who has paid the annual membership dues of $20 per household. These dues cover the EPOA’s expenses, primarily communication: website, biannual newsletter that goes to every East household, Facebook, Twitter, eBulletins, and public meetings. The EPOA also gives a scholarship each year to an East resident heading off to college.

As to voting, every East resident can vote in every Village election and every East primary. No resident needs to be a dues-paying member to vote, or to serve on the Village or School Boards or as a representative to various Village committees. In order to serve as an officer or director of the EPOA, however, a resident must be a voting member. How

anyone could object to this is absurd. Without some funding source, the East and other POAs would be unable to carry out their communication and voting responsibilities.

One of the main purposes of the POAs has always been to provide a mechanism for nominating candidates to the Village and School boards. It is the Unified Procedure, ratified within each section of the Village, that governs that process and autonomous nominating committees traditionally have been the mechanism. If a resident wanted to run for a Trustee position but was not chosen by the nominating committee, or did not want to interview with the nominating committee, that resident could run independently (only requirement—15 signatures on a petition), thus triggering a primary that is run according to NYS election laws. The EPOA has successfully managed several primaries in recent years.

Last year, along with the three other POAs, the EPOA changed its nominating process for potential candidates for Village and School trustee positions. Under the new process, any East resident interested in serving as a trustee will participate in an open primary election, as happened last spring for the open Board of Education trustee position in the East. The Independent East Election Committee, which has replaced the Nominating Committee, is responsible for advertising, hosting town halls and information sessions to meet candidates, as well as organizing the primary election.

As to what the POAs have accomplished over the years on behalf of all the residents—the list is long and impressive. I’m not going to reproduce it here, but in the East it covers everything from stop sign placement, parking rules, idling trains and street flooding problems to commercial development issues, the restructuring of roadways (Clinton/Stewart) and the installment of a new underground gas main by National Grid. Most recently, regarding the casino development at the Nassau Hub, the EPOA hosted County Executive Bruce Blakeman so that residents could express their concerns directly to him, plus another evening where residents wrote postcards—more than 500—to officials with their concerns.

Historically and presently, any resident may contact their POA about any issue. Any resident may ask their POA for assistance. Any resident may volunteer to serve as a director or representative. The POAs want to help. The POAs encourage volunteers. The volunteers are our neighbors. The volunteers are us.

Christine Mullaney

Control fate of St. Paul’s

To the Editor:

The historical timeline with salient points from meetings involving the potential restoration of St. Paul’s (see the May 5th paper) showed how our town govt. and committees utilized their time/efforts on the issue. Thank you for the interesting timeline, for everyone’s efforts, and for revealing meeting outcomes. Subjective opinions go both directions - restore St. Paul’s vs. tear it down.

I often hear we are a community that values our unique qualities and history. What are these exactly because I’m confused. I moved here in 2002 -a year after St. Mary’s was demolished - (and appreciated John Kordes’s pic of it in the April 28th paper, otherwise, I would not know what it looked like). Saying we value our history seems contradictory when we’ve already demolished St. Mary’s - a unique historical building- in favor of a ball field. (Recently, the historic firehouse at Stewart and Edgemere Aves. was considered for demolition too). Obviously, the ball field was valued more than St. Mary’s. Oh, but the kids needed it for sports? Ok, done. Will St. Paul’s go the same route? Once the building’s gone, it’s gone forever. Do we really need another park there? Also, why destroy the cottages? With or without St. Paul’s (or its facade) being restored, why can’t the cottages remain? They are intact and serving a town need now, are they not?

Here’s a wild idea -use them as rental guest units for visiting relatives of GC residents needing overnight accommodations; or, use them for camp training/ sleepovers for girl or Boy Scouts, for example. Game rooms? Ballroom dance instruction rooms? Youth group meeting rooms? Kids’ birthday party rooms? There’s no need for them?

At the Westerman proposal meeting

I attempted to ask why demolish the cottages but, being unrecognized, felt frustrated and left. Maybe someone will respond in this paper since I’m out of the political loop. Reasons abound for moving forward or not with anythingwhether that’s writing a letter to the editor or tearing down a building, etc. What we value impacts our actions and how we spend time/money. So, do we value money more than our town’s history, or more than our sense of place?

Consider that if we devalue our town’s history and sense of place, we blur the reasons for what makes GC special to us as a community. That said, if money were no object, would St. Paul’s preservation even be an issue? In that case, I think it would have been restored already and everyone would have long been enjoying it these past 32 years.

Maybe we need a go fund me (us) page…does that seem absurd? Perhaps proceeds from the $4M dollar casino fund slated for neighboring communities (see the Pittoni’s letter to editor piece of May 5) could help lower per resident cost for St. Paul’s restoration. I’d rather have St. Paul’s restored in some fashion so it functions as a community asset then have empty space in town waiting for the moment it could turn into a multifamily housing facility; and there’s a casino nearby anyway. The housing would greatly impact our immediate quality of life in terms of traffic, congested schools, etc.

As this proposed nearby casino will be open 24/7 and major roads are available for traveling to it, I don’t think increased traffic locally is a concern. When a scheduled event happened at the Coliseum and folks needed to be there at a designated time, were our town roads congested as a result? Nope. Whereas, having another multi-dwelling facility in the heart of town would congest local roads/schools -and have a direct impact on us and our families.

I prefer the old Nassau Coliseum event venue to a casino but, if it’s to be, then let’s benefit from it and collect monies intended for our town’s improvement. Let’s control the fate of St. Paul’s and the development of the land it sits on rather than have that decision relegated to others who may not have our best interests at heart.

Genevieve Cupolo, RN, MSN

GC Pool Registration Begins

Summer is just around the corner and pool membership registration is underway. The Pool brochure and application can be found by visiting our website, www.gardencityrecreation.org.

This year, residents will have various ways to conveniently register. Residents can download an application and mail it in OR stop by the Recreation Office, 108 Rockaway Ave. 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 10 at 12 noon. Hope to see everyone there! For additional information on the pool please visit our website’s Pool page!

Summer Chess Wizards Camp Announced

Garden City Recreation and Parks has again partnered with the very popular “Chess Wizards” to offer after school programs for Garden City children ages 5 through 12 who want to learn the game of chess!

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

Instructors (who are called “Wizards”) provide all the materials necessary for your child to participate in the class and no additional purchase is required to attend. All students will receive a trophy, puzzle folder and wizards t-shirt. Come join the fun!

Two weeks of camp will be offered for this program:

• July 24–28 from 9 a.m. to noon OR noon to 3 p.m.

• August 14–18 from 9 a.m. to noon OR noon to 3 p.m.

All classes will be held in St. Paul’s Cottages.

The cost of each 5-day, 3-hour camp is $220. Your child may register for a full day and bring lunch at a cost of $320.

To register for this program please visit the Chess Wizards website at www.chesswizards.com.

GARDEN CITY RECREATION AND PARK NEWS

Incrediflix Filmaking Camps for Ages 7–13

Incrediflix is back! This very popular film making camp guides children through the aspects of this great hobby. Children will work in age appropriate groups to create and make their own short film. Topics are listed below. Lunch supervision is included for any child who would like to stay for both sessions of that week’s camp. All flix will be professionally edited and will be downloadable within a month after camp ends.

Where: Community Park Tennis Hut

Cost: $205 for each ½ day session, or $385 if you register for both sessions in the same week, bring your lunch, stay for two classes

Topics are:

Week of July 17–20:

Live Action Flix

9:00 a.m. to moon

Discover your filmmaking talents! You don’t have to be an actor to take part, as we'll guide you through the Hollywood process to create, direct, film, act, and more. You won't just make an incredible movie, you'll have the skills to make your own movies with friends.

Claymation Flix

1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Join us as we make our own Claymation movie! You will create your own clay character to star in a movie you will film, direct, and voice over in small groups!

Week of July 31 – August 3

Action Movie Flix

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m

There is no limits in your action packed movie when using a green screen and camera tricks. You will collaborate to write, act and direct in this stunt packed moved where you will be taught action choreography to thrill an audience!

Action Stop Motion Flix

1:00 to 4:00 pm

Use stop motion tricks to create fires, explosions, and even floods as your characters battle it out or work together to save the day in the action packed stop motion class. You will work in small groups to storyboard, create the action and film these exciting movies.

To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Checks only please, made payable to Incrediflix.

Girls’ Softball Camp for Grades 2–5

Recreation and Parks’ softball camp will teach young aspiring players entering grades 2 through 5 the basic skills of softball. Every aspect of the game will be covered including hitting, fielding, base running, pitching, and more. Team play will be

emphasized. The goal of this camp is for young athletes to improve their overall self confidence and knowledge of the game.

When: July 10 – July 13

Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m.

Where: Community Park Softball Field

Cost: $ 130

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

Recreation’s Youth Basketball Camp

The Garden City Recreation Department will be conducting a Youth Basketball Camp for boys and girls entering 1st through 5th grades in September who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Come join us and learn what it takes to pass, dribble and shoot in this camp. The purpose of this program is to provide instruction in self-improvement, basketball fundamentals, team play, group cooperation, and most important of all, FUN!

When: Monday June 26 through Thursday, June 29

Where: St. Paul’s Field House

Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m.

Fee: $ 130 each week

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

Youth Baseball Camp at Community Park

Recreation and Parks will again conduct a Summer Baseball Camp for boys and girls that are residents of the Village of Garden City and entering 1st through 5th grades in September. This instructional program is offered for boys and girls entering 1st through 5th grades. The camp will focus on individual skill development, and the importance of playing together as a team.

Youngsters in each age category will be divided into appropriate skill levels and will receive group instruction.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Baseball glove, sneakers or rubber cleats

When: Week of July 17–20

Where: Community Park’s Baseball Fields

Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m.

Fee: $ 130 each week

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

Instructional Pickleball Camp

for Grades 5 to 8

Garden City Recreation and Parks will offer 4 days of beginner pickleball

lessons to children in grade 5–8 who are residents of the Village of Garden City.

This program will provide an opportunity to learn every aspect of this fast growing sport. Explanation of the court, game rules, and court etiquette will be taught while playing. This program will be administered by Jackie Flynn, Recreation leader and phys. ed. teacher.

The 4 day session will begin on Monday, July 3 and run from 9 to 11:30 a.m. There will be no class on July 4. Paddles will be provided. The cost of this program will be $99. Please visit our Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue to register or, if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline. gardencityny.net.

Get a Jump on the Summer

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

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

GC Recreation & Parks Presents Mad Science Summer Camp

Mad Science of Long Island is a company who provides a wonderful learning experience in a camp setting. Residents of the Village of Garden City entering grades 1–5 are encouraged to attend. The topics and details for each camp are listed below.

For any Science Camp, all checks should be made payable to LI Steam Group. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

FOR ALL WEEKS:

Where: St. Paul’s Center

Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m

Fee: $350, checks only made payable to LI Steam Group

Weekly topics are:

July 10–14

Topic: Flight Academy for Entering Grades 1–5

Birds, kites, planes and rockets—if it flies we will explore it in this camp! All week long campers will build various flying machines, explore space, and learn about Newton’s laws of motion in the fun camp!

July 17–21

Topic: Brixology for Entering Grades 2–5

Using Lego bricks, kids build a different engineering themed project in each class! They explore different engineering fields while using critical think-

ing and creative problem solving to improve their creations!

July 24–28

Topic: Ready to ROBOT for Entering Grades 2–5

($25 additional fee during the first day of class)

Children will learn the uses of robots in our world and spend time experimenting with them in this fun session! Participants will build their own working robot to take home with them at the end of the camp.

July 31–August 4 & 5

Topic: Motion Madness for Entering Grades 1–5

Science and engineering go hand in hand as we explore what machines and nature have in common. Campers will build various structures as they learn the FUN-damental forces that affect motion.

August 7–11

Topic: BOTS Lab

($30 additional fee during the first day of class)

Explore the world of robotics in the hands on class! Campers take home awesome daily science projects and will complete a robot that they will take home at the end of the camp!

August 21–25

Topic: Crazy Chemworks

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for Entering Grades 2–5

Participants will learn real lab techniques and safety procedures while using these throughout the week making crazy concoctions and chemical combinations. Glow in the dark, potions, slime and other projects with be introduced.

Imagine Arts Academy Summer Camp

For Children Entering Grades 1–5

Recreation and Parks will offer the following summer art camps for Garden City residents entering grades 1–5 in the cottages at St. Paul’s. Each session is one week long and runs from 9 a.m. to noon. The subjects of each camp and the dates are as follows:

Crayola® Artist’s Passport (June 26–30) - Embark on an “around the world” cultural adventure! Explore far off places and learn about the people who live here while experimenting with Crayola® products! We will “travel” from the Americas to Polynesia while trying art techniques developed by local artisans. Each day we will make a unique creation while learning about the different cultures.

Crayola® Artblazers (August 14–18) – Participants discover inspiring masterpieces and artists who have changed the world of art. They will experiment with different techniques

and use Crayola® art materials to express their ideas. They design a unique, artist inspired creation in each class.

The fee for each week will be $ 350, checks only made payable to LI Steam Group. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Community Park Summer Tennis Camps for Ages 4-15

Recreation and Parks’ Tennis Camp program offers children ages 4 through 15 an opportunity to learn or advance their tennis skills while working with experienced tennis pros in a fun setting. Our camps are set by age and children will be grouped according to ability within their camp. All sessions are held at the Community Park Tennis Center. The age of the child at the start of the session will determine which session the child may attend and proof of age may be required. Please read the information below to determine which camp your child is eligible to attend.

Equipment needed: flat soled sneakers and a tennis racket. Please note that rackets are provided for the peewee level.

All camps will follow the same session dates:

SESSIONS:

A - June 26 – 29

B - July 3 – 6 (No class July 4)

C - July 10 – 13

D - July 17 – 20

PEEWEE CAMP – For ages 4 – 6. For the beginner child, tennis skills will be learned by fun and easy to do drills taught by our tennis staff.

Time: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Cost: $75

NOVICE CAMP – For ages 6 and 7. This camp will teach serving, rallying, and the basics of a tennis game, keeping it fun for the younger tennis set.

Time: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Cost: $ 75

JUNIOR CAMP – For ages 8 – 11. For all levels of experience, this camp will group players by ability so that everyone can move to the next level.

Time: 10 a.m. – Noon. Cost: $ 125

JUNIOR ADVANCED CAMP - For children ages 8 to 11.

Time: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Cost: $125

SENIOR CAMP - For ages 12 to 16. For all levels of experience.

Time: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Cost: $125

SENIOR ADVANCED CAMP - For children ages 12 to 15.

Time: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Cost: $125

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

Our Annual Garden City News Sports Wrap-Up 2023

On June 30, the Garden City News will be publishing our annual salute to village and scholastic teams, including team photos, stats, stories and profiles. And of course, it’ll be a pull out section, so nobody will mind if you hang on to it. Don’t let us miss your team! Ask your coach or manager if they’re sending in your team photo and write-up. Deadline is Monday, June 26!

Please address all submissions to: Garden City News / Sports Wrap-Up, 821 Franklin Ave., Suite 208, Garden City, NY 11530 or by email to: Editor @gcnews.com

HIGHLIGHTS

This pull out section will feature school and league sports with stories and photos.

If you’d like to advertise in this section, please contact your advertising representative:

SUSAN DALY

Email: sdaly@gcnews.com

Cell: (516) 650-5722

ART O’BRIEN

Email: aobrien@gcnews.com

Cell: (516) 816-5408

Or call the office at (516) 294-8900

Youth football registration: Last call

Lightning headed for LI Cup Game

“What a difference 5 years makes! The 2019 Thunder 7s began their football journey not knowing what to expect, they enter their final Thunder season as experienced football players but more importantly as true teammates and friends.”

Registration for the 2023 Garden City Thunder season is coming to an end on May 31. We still have helmets available for new players. Please visit GCThunder.com for online registration before it’s too late. Thunder Football is open to boys ages 7–11 (next year’s 2nd

through 6th grade) 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.

Field hockey registration

Calling all rising 3rd grade girls! Long Island Field Hockey League Association (LIFHA), now in its 20th year, is registering players.

This is a learning league. Join the fun! Garden City girls can send registration through June 9th. Approximately six games will be played on Sundays, likely starting September 17th. The registration form can be found on the web-

BU14 GC Lightning defeated a tough Freeport team, on Saturday 5/20/23, 1-0 to secure a spot in the championship game for the LI Cup on June 10th. Congratulations to the Lightning!

Top row: Mike Cincotta, Christian Davi, Carter Herrera, Joey LoPiccolo, Gianluca Damiano, Aidan Eddelson, Matthew Racich, Alex Bryan and Brian Armstrong.

Bottom row: Brett McGowan, Ryan Jendras, Tyler Dossena, Blake Cincotta, Luke Nicosia, Chris Byrne, Matthew Fabilli and Arya Rad.

Front: Jack Armstrong

Soccer Players of the Week

site, www.lifha.com. Print it out to send with payment to the below address. Also, USAFH membership is required for insurance purposes. Print out a copy of proof of membership from the website; www.teamusa.org. The proof must show the player will be current during the time of play. Drop off or mail these 3 items to: Christine Hollis, 120 Kensington Rd., Garden City NY 11530

1st Grade Girls

Green Mints

Caroline Oei

Animika Doshi

Claire Nguyen

Stingrays

Audrey Doggendorf

Liliana Espana

Kennedy Ganas

Claire Groarke

Shea Meehan

Isla Yehia

Lily Imbriano

Team Mullowney

Mayra Sebring

Angelia Lin

Anna Kate Garry

Team Harrison

Mayra Sebring

Angelia Lin

Anna Kate Garry

Team Blake

Isabel Frederick

Eden Desmond

Lyla Castellanos

Team Munnelly

Cora Mormile

Avery LeFave

Emma McDermott

Team Crain

Mayra Sebring

Angelia Lin

Anna Kate Garry

Team Servino

The Whole Team

GCHS Girls Varsity Track wins division

On Monday May 15, The GCHS Girls Varsity Track team traveled to Great Neck South High School for the Conference Division meet. They competed against eight schools in their division. After numerous events, including individual and relay team races, the girls finished in first place! Everyone was thrilled, including the coaches, who reported that the GCHS Girls Track team had not won the Division since 2014!

Here are the results:

Kyra Lekanides placed second for the 400m event. Rory Heslin placed first in the 800m event.

Riley McNaboe placed third in the 200m event. Abby Tedesco came in third place for the 1500m event.

The 4x400m relay team consisting of Kayla Pasqualina, Riley McNaboe, Kyra Lekanides, and Rory Heslin came in second place. The 4x100m relay team also came in second place thanks to Stephanie Smith, Emma Isobe-Russell, Sarah Pogozelski, and Liz Rosado. And the 4x800m relay team also came in second place with Taylor Maguire, Abby Tedesco, Sydney Chean, and Jenny Roller. The relay teams did a fantastic job crossing the finish line!

In the field events, Saige Scala came in first place in the pole vault. Liz Rosado finished second in the long jump. Kayla Pasqualina also finished second in the high jump.

Everyone ’ s placement contributed to the girls ’ first place Division title for the first time in nine years!

The Girls Track and Field team will move on the compete in the County Championships on Tuesday May 23. Good luck to the Trojans!

Rory Heslin in the 800m.

Jenny Roller in the 800m.

The 4x800m relay team (left to right): Abby Tedesco, Sydney Chean, Jenny Roller, Taylor Maguire.

Abby Tedesco in the 1500m.

Boys Lacrosse beats Bellmore 15-0

Garden City 15, Bellmore JFK 0

In a dominant playoff performance, Garden City Boys’ Lacrosse team achieved a resounding victory over Bellmore JFK with a final score of 15-0. The Trojans displayed their exceptional teamwork and ball-sharing ability, as

twelve different players found the back of the net and nine goals were assisted. Andrew Ottomanelli, Carson Kraus, and Dan Mejdid led the offensive charge with two goals each. Contributions from Jack Archer, Blake Cascadden, Tommy Esposito, Henry Gibbons, Charlie

Senior Brandon Rosenblatt.

Senior Ryan Krieg.

Senior Gabe Psilakis.

Sophomore Michael Berkery.

Junior Kiernan Heaney.

Senior Matt Suba.

Senior Kevin Roberti.

Boys Lacrosse beats Bellmore 15-0

Meringolo, Hayden Minuto, James Paisley, Kevin Roberti, and Thomas Walker showcased the depth of talent on the Garden City roster. The goalies, Patrick Blum, Matthew Cabana, and Rocco D’Amelio, combined their efforts to achieve a shutout, effectively shutting down Bellmore JFK’s offensive opportunities. The comprehensive victory highlighted Garden City’s offensive prowess, defensive strength, and the

collective contributions from the entire team. Garden City advances in the playoffs — before this publication Garden City will have played Long Beach on 5/25th.

Should GC beat Long Beach, Garden City would move on to play for the Nassau County Championship vs. either South Side or Calhoun on Tuesday night, 5/30th at 7:30 p.m. at Hofstra.

Senior Rocco D’Amelio.

Junior James Ulrich.

GC Varsity Baseball advances to semifinal playoff round

It was a great week for the GC Varsity Baseball team. Three straight wins have advanced them thru the first round of Nassau County Pool Play and have put them into the Semi-Final playoff round. This last week was especially satisfying as it saw our boys match up against a very tough South Side ball club. If you recall, they took 2 out 3 from us last week, but this week we won both games in the playoffs vs. them

to end their season. Here’s the happy recap.

On Monday, May 15, Garden City played Mineola in the first playoff game in pool play. The Trojans won this game by a score of 4-3. This pitcher’s duel only saw 2 hits by Garden City, and 1 hit by Mineola. Gabe Beschloss took the mound and earned the win with 4 innings, 0 hits, 3 runs and 4 strikeouts. Xander Palmer relieved him for 2 1/3

scoreless innings of middle relief. The only hits of the game for Garden City were off the bats of Danny Psaki (1 hit, 1BB), and Jack Fanning (1 hit, 1 run, 1 RBI). Evan Cabral managed to walk 3 times and scored twice. Matt Liberopolous closed out the game with 2/3 of an inning. This low offense game was quite a nail biter to the end.

Tuesday, May 16, saw GC play South Side in game 2. Garden City won 8-4

sending South Side into the losers bracket. Evan Cabral gave a strong pitching performance going 4 1/3 innings, giving up 4 runs (1 earned) and striking out 6. Standout offensive performances saw Jack Fanning (2 hits, 4 RBIs, 1 SB) and Matt Tusiani-Eng (2 hits, 2 RBIs). Danny Psaki, Evan Cabral, Braden Soutar, Matt Liberopolous, and Tyler Gorman all had a hit apiece as well. Xander Palmer, for the 2nd day in a row,

Starter Gabe Beschloss with two big playoff wins.

Great pitching requires great catching, Matt Guida frames the pitch.

Michael Larocca prepares for the pitch.

Coach Dave Izzo, Asst. Coach Ray Chaputian and JV Coach Ryan Boelson.

Braden Soutar, Jack Fanning, Matt Tusiani-Eng and Matt Liberopolous.

Xander Palmer showing off the the form on a perfect week.

GC Varsity Baseball advances to semifinal playoff round

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Tyler Gorman executes a perfect bunt single.

came in a relieved and finished out the game with 2 2/3 scoreless relief with 4 strikeouts. A great team win found the boys playing with a lot of confidence.

The final game of the week saw GC take on South Side again. GC ended South Side’s season by winning 4-1. This game saw Gabe Beschloss come back on short rest to take the mound giving 5 innings of 1 hit ball, 1 run and 7 strikeouts. Garden City scored one run in each of the first three innings. Offensive highlights included Matt Tusiani-Eng (2 hits, 1 RBI, 1 run) and Braden Soutar (1 hit, 1 RBI) clubbed a triple. Danny Psaki, Braden Soutar and Stamati Makrinos each had a hit apiece. Xander Palmer closed out the last two scoreless innings with 4 strikeouts. Hats off to Xander, who pitched

outstanding in all three playoff games giving him a combined 7 innings, 5 hits, ZERO runs, and 9 strikeouts.

This upcoming week will see Garden City play Levittown Division (23-1 overall record) in a best of three series. By the time you read this update some of those games will already have been played. The parents, classmates and fans have had a tremendous presence at the games, and it shows in their performances on the field. Come on down and cheer the boys on. This will be a big challenge this week, but our boys are well prepared for it. Coaches Dave Izzo and Ray Chaputian have prepared them well for this moment. Let’s Go GC Trojans!

Photos by Ed Rotondo

Garden City Girls Lacrosse kicks off playoff season

The long awaited playoff season has officially begun for Garden City Girls Lacrosse! On Friday, May 19, number one seeded Garden City hosted number 8 seeded New Hyde Park for the Class B quarter final game. Garden City finished 8-1 in the conference and 12-3 overall. This record is remarkable considering they play against nationally ranked teams both here on Long Island and up and down the east coast.

Playoff season in all sports brings about a distinct atmosphere unlike that of regular season play. Entering their first playoff game with a strong record and a lot of preparation, Garden City knew they had to come out of the game victorious… and that is what they did!

The first game whistle blew at 2:30 p.m. on Warren King Field. Junior midfielder Kendal Morris won the first face off and went straight to goal and scored within the first eleven seconds of the game. The Trojans scored 12 goals during the first half of the game and junior goalie Niamh Pfaff held New Hyde Park scoreless with 2 saves. Maureen Arendt scored 3 goals and had 1 assist and Averie Smith contributed to the game with 4 assists.

Grace Hopkins, Arcangela Haffner, and Michaela Molgano both had two goals as well! Players Tori Ottomaneli, Catherine Clavin, Katie Gaven, Molly Nicholas, Deanna Prisco, Meaghan Lynch, Elizabeth Gaffney, Ashley Clark each added one goal to the scoreboard. Captains Marie Cacciabuado, Katie Gaven, and Grace Hopkins each had an assist and Kyle Finnell had two assists as well. The team was very successful finding the back of the net despite New Hyde Parks defense. During the second half, senior goalie CeCe Van Blenis totaled four saves and gave up no goals! The amazing defensive efforts from the midfielders, defense, and both goalies resulted in their first shutout game of the year. The final score of the game was 18-0 in favor of the Trojans!

This game signifies the start of the Trojans' playoff journey, and with each game, the level of competition, intensity, and energy will escalate. The team will face off against the Mepham Pirates on Thursday, May 25, at Adelphi University at 5:30 p.m. Come show your support for the GC Girls Varsity Lax team as they battle in the Class B Semifinal game.

Brynn Reilly looking up field to the offense. Molly Nicholas on offense. Alex Walsh in transition. Deanna Prisco creating offense.

Lizzie Curth moving the ball on offense.

Photos by Ed Rotondo

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