Boy Scout Troop 243 of St. Joseph’s Parish in Garden City placed American flags along 7th Street for Memorial Day. They ensured the flags were up before the parade and retired them in an evening ceremony. Troop 243 has upheld this tradition for years, honoring fallen heroes.
The Garden City Village Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, March 23, featured a presentation from Brandstetter Carroll Inc. (BCI), consultants hired for community engagement work, conducting research on a viable future proposal for the historic St. Paul’s main building.
Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan welcomed BCI’s Senior Planner, Keith Rodenhauser, who presented to the Board and audience over Zoom.
BCI’s current process involves setting up the master planning, starting with an inventory of existing Garden City parks, recreational facilities, and programs. This includes reviewing the community’s population and trends and previous studies related to village parks and St. Paul’s. The process will also involve benchmarking to other agencies and a level of service analysis, along with researching and evaluating case studies of adaptive reuse of historic structures for community recreational
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Family fun is returning to Garden City’s Seventh Street business district on a Friday night in June, but not in the form of the Belmont Festival or the Friday Night Promenades. Instead, a new “Patriotic” themed festival is planned for Flag Day 2024 –Friday, June 14, from 5 to 9 p.m. The event, titled Garden City’s “Patriotic Kickoff to Summer,” will feature multiple activities and forms of entertainment, especially for families with elementary school-aged children or younger.
event at the Board’s May 23 meeting.
Two members of the Village Board of Trustees, Jessica Tai and Judy Courtney, shared plans for this special community
Trustee Courtney announced the transfer of funds necessary for the village to hold the festival, describing it as “what will hopefully be the first of several festivals we can hold in town over the summer months.” She said the event
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At the Board of Trustees meeting on May 23, new Trustee Vinny Muldoon shared updates and information with a crowded room of residents, highlighting his “deep dive” into improving Garden City’s downtown business, shopping, and dining district. Muldoon has particularly scrutinized the poor condition of parking field 7S, which has long been a concern due to its limited spaces, tight driving lanes, refuse and large waste containers, and the increasing number of food establishments on the south end
of Seventh Street, creating the village’s appealing “restaurant row.” Muldoon emphasized that the surface of Village Parking Lot 7S “is in bad need of being redone as soon as we can get a design.” He outlined the need for the Board and village staff to evaluate options over the next six months, aiming for better parking allotment and an improved appearance for the parking lot and main business district.
During his business community update, John Wilton, president of the Garden City Chamber of
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We were glad to hear that the Garden City Board of Trustees is looking into improving the conditions in the Seventh Street parking lots, especially regarding the storage of garbage.
While just about everyone is happy to welcome the many wonderful restaurants in the downtown area, those businesses have different needs than the prior retail tenants. Many people enter the Seventh Street businesses from the parking lot side, and there’s probably nothing less appetizing than seeing “rodents” near the garbage. (And by “rodents” we don’t mean cute fluffy squirrels!)
Seventh Street has been coming along nicely with the cleanup efforts -- the pavers look so much better after a
good power wash! Now it’s time for the parking lots to be improved too.
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On June 28th the Garden City News will publish its annual Sports Wrapup edition. This special section is an annual salute to village and scholastic teams, including team photos, stats and profiles.
It’s a community effort, so please send in writeups and photos about your favorite team to editor@gcnews.com and we’ll give them space!
The section will be printed on durable bright white paper so it makes a great keepsake!
Don’t miss the deadline - Monday, June 24th.
To the Editor:
For a group that ran on “listening to the residents”, there seems to be an issue with a couple of the new trustee’s hearing. The new Alliance POA trustees have made it clear that they have decided they are looking to save every brick of St Paul’s for what the majority of the St Paul’s Finance Committee estimated to be a “conservative $125,000,000 or more”. No consideration of saving just the facade with a modern sports/ theatre facility behind it. No consideration of saving the front section and cutting off the three wings. No consideration for saving the front section and the East wing with the clock tower. Nope, save every brick. 124,000SF. 500 rooms. As trustee Harrington and Muldoon put forth, all questions from the Brandsetter Carroll survey should only look at activities that can fit into the present building envelope. There goes any resident desire for a multi-purpose year-round large sports/theatre facility. As resident Charles Ruoff correctly points out in his article in the GCNews last week that Trustees Muldoon and Finneran are cynically misinterpreting the “Opinion Poll” with no regards for what residents want. Charles Ruoff points out that Trustee Muldoon has already breached his promise to listen to the residents (https://www.gcnews. com/articles/not-an-overwhelming-mandate/).
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Of more concern for those that follow the BOT is how Trustee Muldoon speaks for the group of new trustees starting the comments around each of his resolutions (or the group’s resolutions) with “the majority of the BOT supports X”.
Besides being incredibly disrespectful to the Mayor, this is concerning for three reasons:
• As Trustee Courtney stated at a recent BOT meeting, she felt “empty” when the prior POA BOTs came out and voted 8-0 without debate. She pointed out, correctly, that residents have a
right to see where individual trustees stand on an issue AND their reasoning. Surprisingly, Trustee Courtney has not objected to date to Trustee Muldoon’s repeatedly representing her opinion before the new resolutions are even fully read, let alone debated. So we are back to the days of POA BOT members deciding as a group before Board Meetings.
• Residents are supposed to have input and be able to express an opinion on upcoming votes, BEFORE the trustees decide. It is clear when Trustee “I’ll listen to everyone” Muldoon repeatedly starts his resolutions with “the majority of the BOT supports X” that the Alliance POA BOT members do not care a twit what the residents think. Trustee Tsai pre-written statements of support, BEFORE residents have a chance to comment, further supports that resident input is out the window.
• Lastly, and the most concerning, is the intentional circumvention of the Open Meetings Law that is supposed to include the public for the whole decision making process. Whether Trustee Muldoon is meeting with 5 or 6 Alliance POA Trustees, or serially one at a time outside of the BOT public meetings to decide how a resolution should be voted on before the BOT Meeting, it is a circumvention of the Open Meetings Law. The Open Laws are State Law and there are serious consequences for a Village whose BOT circumvents them. For those following the Sands Casino, we are aware that Nassau County Planning Commission and Nassau County Legislature both violated Open Meetings Law that led to a court ordered restart of the entire Sands Casino process. The Franklin Mews land sale was only reversed and the land returned to the Village when the GCNews FOILed proof that the land sale was done in violation of the Open Meetings Law. That Trustee Muldoon starts each resolution with “the majority of the Board supports X”, recordSee page 41
Cathedral Chapter envisions a Cathedral Close (campus) with increased greenspace, cultivated gardens, new lighting, improved vehicular and pedestrian traffic flow, and expanded accessibility to cathedral buildings. The Anglican heritage which gave birth to the cathedral values beauty as a path to God. Current plans remove nearly three acres of asphalt to be replaced with grassland and gardens inviting reflection, renewal, and rest.
In 2015, the Cathedral Chapter began a master-planning process aimed at revitalizing cathedral ministries, buildings, and grounds. The cathedral’s architects and planners, Beyer Blinder Belle, worked for over a year with clergy, parishioners, neighbors, outreach partners, business owners, non-profit leaders, and village stakeholders. The process resulted in an articulation of God’s call for the cathedral’s religious and community life now and for years to come. The Bishop, along with the Dean and Chapter, affirmed a plan that enlivens our mission and ministry as a Christian community in the Episcopal tradition open to all. The cathedral’s commitment to sacramental worship, spiritual fellowship, and love for neighbor and stranger alike is at the heart of all we do. In the planning process, we coalesced around five guiding principles that have shaped Chapter’s decisions for maintaining and improving our historic buildings and grounds while caring for the ministries and people who inhabit them. These guiding principles include Alignment of Mission and Ministry, Intentional Welcome, Balance of Historic Character with Contemporary Engagement, Cathedral as Destination for Religious Pilgrimage, and Ensuring a Sustainable Future. With these principles in mind, several project priorities emerged in 2016/17 out of
our commitments to accessibility, beauty, and ongoing Christian spiritual formation in all aspects of cathedral life.
Since the completion of our initial planning phase, the cathedral has made a great deal of progress in
Rendering of the Cathedral of the Incarnation’s updated grounds. See page 43
achieving our priorities - always putting mission and ministry first. We created a new Family Mass (Cathedral for Kids) which is now the most attended service at the Cathedral. We launched Fellowship in Faith, an inter-
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At its business meeting on May 21, the Garden City Public Schools Board of Education appointed Michele Vivona as the district’s new assistant director of pupil personnel services, effective July 1.
Ms. Vivona joins Garden City with more than 26 years of experience in special education, serving in roles such as school psychologist, coordinator of special education and director of special education. Ms. Vivona most recently is serving as the assistant director of pupil personnel services for the Long Beach City School District, where she oversees the districtwide coordination of referrals to the Committee on Special Education, as well as serving as the chairperson for the CSE, CPSE and Section 504 committee meetings. Ms. Vivona also supervises a team of social workers, psychologists, behaviorists, speech, occupational and physical therapists, as well as implementing professional development workshops for district staff in the areas of differentiated instruction, special education awareness, CPI, behavior management and IEP development.
Prior to her work in Long Beach, Ms. Vivona served in various capacities with the Rockville Centre School District and the Islip Union Free School District. She has also worked as a preschool evaluator, counselor and administrator of applied behavior analysis home programs.
“I am excited to join Garden City Public Schools and contribute to the pupil personnel services team by working closely with administrators and staff,” said Ms. Vivona. “I greatly value a strong home-school partnership and look forward to connecting with Garden
City parents and students to ensure that every child receives the support they need to succeed.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Vivona to Garden City,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha. “Her extensive experience and dedication to special education make her an invaluable addition to our team. We are confident that under her leadership, we will continue to enhance our support systems for students and foster an inclusive environment where every child can thrive.”
Council 1869, a local charitable group, will be hosting a Golf Outing at the Cherry Valley Club on Monday, July 22. Funds raised will be used to provide opportunities to families living in poverty.
Foursomes, sponsorship opportunities and dinner reception tickets are available online at https://www.council1869.org/ Sponsors include: AON, Hallen, Dr. Denise L. Emma, Baldor, and the I’m Not Done Yet Foundation.
The Garden City Water and Sewer Services Department and Environmental Advisory Board are taking this opportunity to remind residents to help preserve our aquifers, Long Island’s sole source of drinking water, by following lawn irrigation practices that conserve water during the upcoming growing season.
Water consumption by Garden City residents is at a minimum during the winter months, when it is generally used for indoor purposes only, such as for showers and washing machines. During the growing season, water consumption is significantly higher, due mostly to the addition of irrigation of lawns and gardens. Garden City pumps three times as much water during the months of greatest usage than it pumps during the months of minimal usage.
In 1987, Nassau County passed an ordinance (248-A-1987) that sets the days and hours when irrigation of lawns is permitted. Houses with odd numbers can irrigate on odd calendar days; houses with even numbers or no numbered addresses can irrigate on even calendar days; and irrigation is prohibited between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Later, Nassau County passed another ordinance (181-2016) that requires that irrigation systems cease operation during time periods when sufficient moisture is available. This can be accomplished by the installation of rain sensors, soil moisture monitoring devices or evapotranspiration-based (ET) controllers, otherwise known as smart controllers, to the irrigation system. Rain sensors shut the irrigation system off when it is raining. Soil moisture systems use probes that measure the water
content of the soil to determine whether irrigation is needed. Smart controllers use data on weather and/or environmental conditions to determine whether irrigation is needed.
To water a lawn properly, about one inch of water a week is all that is needed. Besides wasting water and money, providing excess water can result in shallow roots, making the lawn less resilient. Irrigation systems fitted with rain sensors can overwater, especially in the “shoulder” months such as May, since they operate every other day whether irrigation is actually needed or not. This can result in the mistaken idea that lawns actually require irrigation that frequently. Therefore, irrigation systems fitted with soil moisture devices or smart controllers are more effective at conserving water while still providing sufficient irrigation. Another advantage of smart controllers is that many of them can be controlled using cell phone apps. Because they result in lower water bills, smart controllers will pay for themselves in a relatively short period of time. For additional information about smart controllers, including information about specific brands, visit EPA’s WaterSense website, https://www.epa.gov/watersense/ watersense-labeled-controllers.
Last year, the Garden City Water and Sewer Services Department suggested another way to conserve water. This way is simply to cut irrigation time down by two minutes. A brochure describing this program can be obtained from the Water Department. Contact Mr. Stan Carey, superintendent of the Garden City Water and Sewer Services Department, for further information at waterissues@gardencityny.net.
Enriching Special Adults, a Garden City nonprofit organization supporting special adults, is sponsoring a meetup at the Garden City Mini Golf Course, Wednesday, June 5, from 5:00-6:30 p.m. The group looks forward to seeing old friends and making new friends. ESA will provide admission and pizza.
Please respond to enrichingspecialadults@gmail.com as soon as possible to join this fun afternoon. Spots are limited, so be sure to plan on joining us. Also, please come with a responsible adult as there will not be any staff to supervise this activity.
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John L. Gomes, MD, founded Women’s Health Care of Garden City in 1995. It has remained an independent private practice, providing personalized obstetrical and gynecological services.
He employs the technical advances of conventional medicine with an integrative approach to navigate women through difficult pregnancies into the menopausal years. He treats a wide variety of OB/GYN conditions and is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care.
All tests are conveniently done on the premises, and a dedicated, compassionate staff is on call 24/7.
He is committed to excellence in patient communication, education and support, as many patients come with anxiety associated with past experiences and future concerns.
Dr. Gomes received his undergraduate degree from Brown University, and his Doctor of Medicine from Columbia University.
He is both Board Certified and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Women’s Health Care of Garden City is located at 1000 Franklin Avenue, Suite 200, Garden City.
Garden City’s Senior Center is open. Please visit the Senior Center Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for further information on activities and events!
Friday, June 14
Celebrate Flag Day by wearing your favorite red, white and blue items, and enjoying a luncheon at the Senior Center on June 14 at 12 noon. Sandwiches, coleslaw, potato salad, soda, coffee, tea and dessert will be served. $15 per person. Please register at the Senior Center front desk, cash only, by June 7. Movie
“The Out of Towners” with Jack Lemmon and Sandy Dennis, 1:00 Tuesday, June 25, at the Senior Center. Register by calling the Senior Center front desk (516) 385-8006.
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New monthly program, Play and Learn, open to all levels and ages, beginner to more experienced players. Fridays, April 26, June 28, July 26 and August 30, from 3–4 p.m.
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Garden City residents filled the room at The Allegria Hotel in Long Beach on May 22 for Long Island’s first Luminaria “ Light The Night” fundraising event for Empower. Empower is an international non-profit that supports, connects, and empowers children and young adults who have experienced the loss of a parent. Danielle Lalehzar has been raising awareness and funds with the help of the Garden City Community for seven years. The “ Light The Night” Luminaria event raised over $5k to
support the cause.
Garden City residents, teachers and the Homestead School principal were among the 90 plus guests. Over 250 Luminaria bags were purchased for $25 donation to support Empower. You can support Empower by donations and spreading the word to help find mentors and mentees. If you know someone who is suffering the loss of a parent, please consider sharing the information below. www. weareempower.org
The information about the homes and the photos were obtained through the Multiple Listing Services of Long Island. The homes presented were selected based solely on the fact that they were recently sold.
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Date: 05/29/2024
Sold price: $870,000
3 beds, 2 full baths
Date: 05/22/2024
Sold price: $765,000
4 bedrooms, 1 full baths
Architectural Style: Cape
Property size: .09
Annual taxes: $14,787
MLS number: 3542410
The Seller’s Team: Andrea Sorrentino, Douglas Elliman Real Estate
The Buyer’s Team: Andrea Sorrentino and Michael Chrisodolou, Douglas Elliman Real Estate
A fabulous opportunity awaits with this 4 bedroom, 1 bath cape nestled on a tree lined street in Garden City. This home offers a formal living room, formal dining room, eat in kitchen, side door to patio and yard with two main level bedrooms and a full bath. On the second level there are two large bedrooms with plenty of extra storage space. New Roof on the Home & Garage, New Cobblestone walkway, front porch, and concrete driveway with cobblestone, New Boiler, Newly refinished oak floors, Freshly painted throughout. Endless possibilities to renovate the full, unfinished basement. A one car, detached garage and spacious yard for entertaining completes this home. Close proximity to the LIRR, restaurants, shopping, and the park. Don’t Miss This Opportunity to Make This Garden City Home Your New Home!
Architectural Style: Condominium
Monthly charges: $810
Annual taxes: $7,909
MLS number: 3539764
The Seller’s Team: H. Arthur Anderson, Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Realty
The Buyer’s Team: H. Arthur Anderson, Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Realty
Welcome to Plaza 7 Condominium!
Welcome to Plaza 7 Condominium! Beautiful 3-Bedroom, 2-Bathroom Corner Apartment in The Heart of Garden City! Convenient to all Garden City has to offer!
Primary Bedroom En-Suite, 2-Additional Bedrooms (Or Use 1 as a Den/Office) Many Closets. Elevator Building with Assigned Underground Garage Space. Private Laundry Room on Each Floor!
Date: 4/19/2024
Sold price: $422,000
2 bedroom, 1 full bath
Architectural style: Co-op
Monthly charges: $1075
MLS number: 3520173
The Seller’s Team: Elizabeth Breslin, Howard Hanna Coach
The Buyer’s Team: Cathleen Whelan, Howard Hanna Coach
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Dean Sniffen makes the hula hoop look easy!
BY ARLEEN BREENThe Program Year at the Cathedral begins in the fall and culminates at a Liturgy celebrating the Feast of Pentecost. This liturgy is followed by the Annual Meeting, at which the leaders of our many ministries update the congregation on what was accomplished in the preceding year, and what can be built on for the next Program Year.
The liturgy for the Feast of Pentecost was a beautiful, well attended service. A dove representing the Holy Spirit dramatically flew from the Gallery above the entrance to the altar where it was illuminated in red in a stunning display.
The Annual Meeting included reports by the leaders of our
Rev. Kate Salisbury updates the Annual Meeting about Christian Formation.
Ministries, including the Dean Sniffen, Sub-dean, the co-Vicars of the Incarnation Chapel, the Outreach Director, the Director of the Center for Spiritual Imagination, the Chancellor and several more. A huge thank you to everyone who presented to the congregation at the meeting. It was great hearing about all the wonderful things happening in the various ministries here at the Cathedral.
After the meeting, the Cathedral hosted a barbecue, where we enjoyed Fellowship, games and great food. The popular hula hoop instruction returned — and it looks like some of the clergy were practicing during the year! They did great! Everyone had a wonderful time!
The Belmont Child Care Association (BCCA) will host its annual Spring Fling Hat Luncheon and Fashion Presentation on Thursday, June 6, at The Garden City Hotel. The luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a cocktail reception featuring two-tiered raffles and a luxury silent auction, followed by a seated luncheon. BCCA will welcome Emmy award-winning News 12 Long Island anchor Antoinette Biordi as the celebrity emcee and guests will be treated to a fashion presentation by Neiman Marcus – Garden City throughout the luncheon.
Emmy award-winning actress, Susan Lucci, will be the 2024 Community Honoree, and Cate Masterson, Director of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, will be the 2024 Thoroughbred Industry Honoree.
Susan Lucci is a two-time Emmy Award-winning actress, New York Times best-selling author, entrepreneur, and advocate for women ’ s heart health as the American Heart Association's ambassador for the Go Red for Women movement. Lucci is best-known for her role on as the most famous face in daytime television history, the beautiful Erica Kane on ABC-TV's, “ All My Children. ” Susan received her first Emmy in 1999, and she was recently the recipient of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the Daytime Emmys broadcast, Primetime, Live on CBS.
Cate Masterson was appointed as director of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 2019 after serving as the Museum ’ s director of development for three years. In her previous role at the museum, Masterson led development and sponsorship initiatives and held a key role in special events and racing industry outreach. Prior to joining the museum in March 2016, Masterson worked for Kiaran McLaughlin Racing Stable for eight years serving as a liaison to horse owners; coordinating employ -
ee benefits and programs; managing relationships with racetracks, vendors, and legal counsel; supervising stable logistics; overseeing the website; and, handling accounting responsibilities.
Each year’s Spring Fling offers unique and extravagant prizes in its silent auction and raffle. This year’s silent auction will feature an opportunity to witness history when the 2025 Belmont Stakes is run once again at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, NY. The package includes a private luxury box for five with panoramic views as you watch the last jewel of the Triple Crown in unparalleled splendor. If fashion is your passion, this year’s auction also features a stunning Tiffany & Co. Key necklace which connotes a radiant symbol of a bright future. Featuring a striking T at the center, this unique round key in 18 carat gold makes a powerful statement. All silent auction bidding will be handled online to provide our supporters anywhere with the opportunity to join the bidding at a time that is most convenient for them. The silent auction will open on Monday, June 3, at 10 a.m., and will close on Saturday, June 8, at 5 p.m.
BCCA’s mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and academically inspiring environment for the children of parents working in the Thoroughbred racing backstretch area located at New York ’ s historic Belmont Park, Aqueduct Racetrack, and Saratoga Race Course. To learn more about BCCA, please visit www. belmontchildcare.org.
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available for purchase at https://2024springfling.givesmart. com. Contact Joanne K. Adams, BCCA executive director, jadams@ belmontchildcare.org or (516) 4882103 for information regarding programs and unique event experiences.
Sixth graders from Garden City Middle School delved into the world of art during the hands-workshop from May 17–21. Photo courtesy of Garden City Public Schools
Garden City Middle School sixth grade students recently delved into the world of art with a hands-on workshop led by professional artist, sculptor and potter Mr. Cliff Mendelson. From May 17–21, students had the unique opportunity to explore various artistic techniques and cultures under Mendelson’s guidance.
Sponsored by the Garden City PTA and supported by middle school art teachers Mrs. Biondi and Mr. Wilkonski, as well as Middle School Principal Matthew Samuelson, and Coordinator of Music and the Arts Amanda Hauser, the Artistin-Residence workshop aimed to empower students with knowledge about art creation and its cultural significance. During the workshop, Mendelson, a clinician specializing in historical pottery building techniques, led students through the process of creating their own clay pieces using traditional Native American techniques. Students were encouraged to
incorporate traditional Native American symbols, patterns, and imagery into their work, fostering a deeper appreciation for indigenous cultures and their artistic contributions.
The workshop provided students with a firsthand experience of witnessing an artist at work, sparking their curiosity and creativity. Through discussions on the history of art in various cultures, students gained insight into the continued relevance of artistic expression in today’s world.
“We are grateful to the Garden City PTA and PTA for Arts in Education for their support in bringing this meaningful and hands-on experience to our sixth grade students,” Hauser said. “The Artist-in-Residence workshop not only enriched our students’ understanding of art but also instilled in them a deeper appreciation for the skill and creativity involved in the artistic process.”
Garden City Middle School German students and Garden City High School German students competed in SPRACHFEST! Congratulations to 6th–11th grade German students who participated in SPRACHFEST at Nesaquake Middle School held on Saturday, May 18. Garden City students swept the competition in the categories of quiz bowl, scrabble, MINT/STEM, poster contest, lip sync contest, T-shirt design contest, baking, poetry as well as musical performances in German. Congratulations all of the Sprachfest participants on a job that was, in a word, “Fantastisch”!
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I haven’t written in detail about the current trial of Donald Trump, which is expected to go to the jury shortly after this is written. My overall view is that, although Mr. Trump’s alleged conduct is quite unattractive, the prosecution’s case has very significant witness credibility issues and the charges themselves are extremely murky, particularly in the identity of the alleged additional crime in the indictment.
For example, it is not clear that proffering a nondisclosure agreement is in itself criminal.
However, the prosecution has drawn a favorable judge, will likely get jury instructions that it likes and has a heavily Democratic Manhattan jury pool, so we will see what will happen. Presumably this will be the subject of next week’s column, assuming there is a verdict.
However, this week’s column will be only peripherally related to the hush money trial -- the upcoming elections for Congress in 2024.
By way of background, all of the 435 states in the House of Representatives will be up for election in November. Currently, the chamber has 217 Republicans, 213 Democrats, with 5 vacancies. In addition, about one-third of the Senate seats, or 33, will also be chosen this year. Right now, Democrats have a tough map in the Senate, having to defend 22 seats, compared with 10 for the Republicans. The Senate currently has 51 Democrats and 49 Republicans. The next President would like his party to control both houses to advance his legislative agenda but also to push through judicial nominations in the Senate , including a nominee for any vacancy that might occur on the Supreme Court.
Of course, and to get back to the Manhattan case, the verdict could have some effect on the elections in November, whether Congressional or for President. A conviction of Mr. Trump may help Democrats generally, as they will be able to call Mr. Trump a convicted felon who thought of himself as above the law. Moreover, whatever happens to Mr. Trump after conviction, such
as being under court-supervised bail restrictions, will be a negative development for the campaign. (Yes, he could be immediately remanded into custody, but I would be surprised if that rather drastic step would be taken.) An acquittal or even a hung jury could enable Republicans to claim a confirmation of their contention of a continuing witch hunt.
Nevertheless, my best guess is that the trial will have limited lasting effect on the election, beyond perhaps a momentary bump fin the polls for one side or another. Certainly, the trial itself has had little effect on Mr. Trump’s standings since it began, which if anything is lightly improved.
Turning to a more conventional analysis of the Senate races, it is generally believed that Republicans will gain a seat in West Virginia, where Joe Manchin, the last truly centrist Democrat, will be retiring. However, the more or less sure Republican gains end there as most endangered Senate Democrats are running stronger in their states than President Biden. According to the Cook Political Report, there are three toss up seats held by Democrats, in Montana (currently held by John Tester), Nevada (Jackie Rosen) and Ohio (Sherrod Brown). In the next tier, there are four seats where Democrats are only slightly favored, including in Pennsylvania (Bob Casey), Wisconsin (Tammy Baldwin) and open seats in Arizona and Michigan. Democrats do not have any strong pickup opportunities, but they may have outside shots in Florida (Rick Scott) and Texas (Ted Cruz).
As for the House, the most likely prospect is for a continued closely divided chamber, with control in doubt. Again according to the Cook Political Report, Republicans have 207 solid, likely or leaning seats, with Democrats have 200, with the rest tossups. A few states, like New York, may have a disproportionate influence on the result.
In any event, while we wait for the Trump trial to sort out, there is every prospect for closely contested races for Congress as well as for President.
Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin (second left), Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby (second right) and Town Clerk Kate Murray (right) recognized Nicholas Stavola of Garden City. Also attending was Chris Coscia, Scout Executive and CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Council for the Boy Scouts of America.
Two Garden City Boy Scouts were among those honored for attaining Eagle Scout status during the Town of Hempstead’s Eagle Scout Recognition Day, held on May 6 at Norman J. Park and Preserve in Merrick. Among those honored were Nicholas Stavola and Matteo Joseph Bommarito.
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Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin (fourth right), Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby (second right), Councilman Tom Muscarella (second left) and Town Clerk Kate Murray (right) recognized Matteo Joseph Bommarito of Garden City. Also attending were Matteo’s parents, and Chris Coscia, Scout Executive and CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Council for the Boy Scouts of America.
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St. Paul’s has been a lightning rod for controversy in this town for decades. It didn’t start out that way. When the Village bought the approximate 48 acres of land from the Cathedral in 1993 for $7.25 million, it was one of the best investments a community could have made. Suddenly, we had access to dozens of playing fields all in one place, where children and families thrived around sports practices, games, and tournaments. It became the envy of other towns on Long Island.
reation options before we seek information about what St. Paul’s project would be supported by the community.
To that end, we had a kick off meeting at the Casino last week and have started collecting data from residents. Thank you to all of you who attended the Open House.
Along with the purchase of the fields, however, came the St. Paul’s School building, a shining example of High Victorian Gothic architecture. While the fields quickly filled, we watched the building languish for years and years. There have been 17 mayors since the Village acquired the building, and each mayor has grappled with the same question: In a two-year term of office, how can I help find a result for St. Paul’s that the community supports and can be executed? No mayor wants to be the one to oversee the demolition of a building built in memory of the founder of our Village. But no mayor wants to endorse a plan that Village residents do NOT support, or that will unfairly tax residents.
It’s a challenge I took on when I ran for office, and I have moved steadily towards a solution. The Board of Trustees and the Advisory Committee on St. Paul’s have determined that the most important FIRST step is to find out what the community wants. Obviously, any plan will be costly, so it’s crucial that the Village residents are behind it. We have been very careful not to assume that our interests are your interests and we know that your interests matter most.
Getting the most accurate data about Village wants and needs required hiring an unbiased and experienced company to create surveys and conduct interviews. After conducting interviews with the top companies in the field, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to hire Brandstetter Carroll, a firm with experience in the area of successfully developing recreation plans for towns that can be fully executed with the support of the residents. They advised us to take a comprehensive look at what we already have in rec-
The next step is to send out a survey specifically about St. Paul’s. The October opinion poll told us that 61% of the community supports further efforts to explore preservation of part or all of the building, but we still don’t know which parts of the building people want to preserve, what offerings they want to see, and what amount of taxpayer money people are willing to pay.
Our outreach to community centers in the tri-state area showed that most community centers have multipurpose rooms used for a variety of activities like meeting spaces, fitness centers, and gyms. Some also include aquatic centers and theaters.
After we get the results from the St. Paul’s survey, we will start the process of marrying the identified needs, the community desires and the willingness to fund with the St. Paul’s Main Building structure. This will include using independent and unbiased professionals to provide cost estimates for building what you have asked for. Only at that point will we be able to survey residents and learn what project with a cost estimate is most supported by the community.
I have faith that this process and plan will lead us to the right decision, one that is backed by the majority of residents, and can be executed. I was elected to represent the will of the people of this Village and I am determined to do that.
Tax payment collection for the 2024-2025 tax year commences on June 1, 2024. First half payments are due by July 1, 2024 to avoid penalties. Second half payments are due by December 31, 2024 to avoid penalties. To take advantage of the discounted full year amount, both payments must be made simultaneously by June 30, 2024.
The online tax payment system for the 2024-2025 tax year is available as of June 1, 2024 and can be accessed on the Village website, www.
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DWI warrant
Officers arrested a 24-year-old male on Franklin Avenue for an outstanding DWI warrant on May 22nd.
Leaving the scenes
On May 22nd Garden City Police investigated two incidents of vehicles leaving the scene of auto accidents.
Suspended license
A joint investigation on May 22nd by the GCPD and the Nassau County Probation Department resulted in the arrest of a probationer for driving with a suspended license.
Multiple violations
A Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license, excessive speed, and switched license plates on May 22nd.
Stolen wallet
A wallet was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in Field #8 on May 22nd.
Vehicle damaged
A vehicle was reportedly damaged while parked on the Adelphi University campus on May 22nd.
Suspended license
On May 22nd a Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and improper license plates.
Alarm error
On May 22nd the GCFD and GCPD responded to a Clinton Road building for a fire alarm and determined it was set in error.
Fifteen suspensions
A Cherry Valley Avenue motorist was arrested on May 22nd for driving with fifteen license suspensions and failure to wear a seatbelt.
Noise violation
A Garden City Police officer patrolling Ring Road at midnight on May 23rd heard loud music emanating from a restaurant. The manager was ticketed for violation of the Village Code noise ordinance.
Credit card fraud
On May 23rd a victim reported that their identity was stolen and used to open a fraudulent credit card account.
Gift card scam
On May 23rd a victim reported receiving an email that appeared to be from her supervisor asking her to purchase multiple gift cards and mail copies of the front and back of each card to the provided email address. It was later determined to be a scam.
Excessive speed:
A Rockaway Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and excessive speed on May 23rd.
Alarm errors
On May 23rd the GCFD and GCPD responded to two locations for fire alarms that were set in error. They also responded to another location for a fire alarm and determined it was activated by a burnt motor.
Suspended license
A Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and impeding traffic on May 23rd.
Medical alert
On May 23rd Garden City Police responded to a residence for a medical alert activation and determined it was set in error.
Unregistered vehicle
A Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving an unregistered vehicle and excessive speed on May 23rd.
32 suspensions
On May 24th Garden City Police arrested a 57-year-old motorist for driving on Rockaway Avenue with 32 license suspensions, excessive speed, altered license plates, and uninsured operation.
Suspended license
Garden City Police arrested a Meadow Street motorist for driving with a license suspended for DWI and not wearing a seatbelt.
Elevator rescue
On May 24th Garden City Police assisted Firefighters who had rescued a female trapped in a malfunctioning elevator on Cherry Valley Avenue.
False alarms
The GCFD and GCPD responded to two locations for fire alarms that were set in error on May 24th.
School lockdown
On May 24th Garden City Police attempted to stop an erratic male driver on Stewart Avenue when he turned onto Raymond Court. The driver ed the vehicle and fled on foot. Stewart School was placed on temporary lockout, and officers assisted with the safe dismissal of students. The vehicle was reported stolen from Rockville Centre. The investigation is ongoing.
Cooking smoke
On May 24th, the GCFD and GCPD responded to a residence for a fire alarm that was activated by cooking smoke.
Carbon monoxide alarms
Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to two locations on May 24th where Firefighters detected high levels of CO. Both buildings were vented and rendered safe.
Domestic incident arrest
As a result of a domestic incident investigation on Commercial Avenue on May 25th, Garden City Police arrested a 50-year-old male for allegedly punching and injuring his ex-girlfriend and breaking her cell phone. He was charged with assault and criminal mischief.
Vehicle damaged
On May 25th a vehicle parked in Field 7S was reportedly damaged by unknown means.
Landscaping tickets
On May 25th three companies were issued tickets for landscaping without a permit, and one company was ticketed for operating a gas leaf blower.
Unlicensed operation
A Clinton Road motorist was charged with unlicensed operation and unsafe lane usage on May 25th.
Shower alarm
On May 25th the GCFD and GCPD responded to a residence for a fire alarm activated by shower steam.
Hit and run
A vehicle reportedly left the scene after being in a collision with a male operating scooter on Meadow Street on May 25th.
DWI arrest
On May 26th Garden City Police stopped a vehicle on Meadow Street and Prospect Avenue for speeding and driving erratically on Clinton Road. The driver fled on foot and was subsequently apprehended by Officers on Washington Avenue. According to police, the vehicle had been reported stolen from Indiana. The 30-year-old operator was charged with DWI, pos-
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I took this photo in February 2009 inside the St. Paul’s School building. This is when I was hired by the village to photograph the building from top to bottom. I had remembered many things that the Headmaster had shown me way back when I was doing photography work for the school (1989 - 1991) that the average observer would not know about. This staircase is one of them.
I was amazed at what was purposely designed into the building. It was a very different world back in 1883. St. Paul’s had a beautiful central main staircase but off to the right, as you ascended the stairs, were these narrow doors. Inside the doors was this “secret” relatively narrow staircase inside the wall. This was for the servants as they were not to be seen on the main stairway.
In the 19th and early 20th Centuries, this was common practice. The “help” were probably young Irish immigrants the Headmaster told me. You can only imagine how these young Irish Catholic girls were viewed at such a strict WASPy privileged all boys prep school like St. Paul’s in that era. There is no question that they were viewed as inferior. I remember looking down those iron stairs and seeing how worn they were from the girls going up and down constantly.
To add insult to injury, the Headmaster took me to the very top of the St. Paul’s building in an area (like an attic) above the chapel. As he slowly opened the door (which probably had not been opened in decades) I was stunned at what I saw. He explained to me that this is where the servants lived. Everything in there was original as it had not been used since way before WWII when St. Paul’s “mellowed” a bit as a school. It was narrow and cramped with bunk beds on each side. As I recall, less than 10 girls could fit in there. It must have been stifling in June before school let out. I looked around and then looked at the Headmaster and said “a building built on such a generous scale and this is the best they could do for them?” He
replied, “It was a different time with different attitudes, and unfortunately severe prejudices.” Wow, right?
When I was photographing St. Paul’s School in those years I got to know the faculty. One of them I met was an old history teacher (he died not long after the school closed in 1991). He gave me a book on the history of the school he had written in 1977 for the 100th anniversary of St. Paul’s School. The school had begun in houses in 1877 until the St. Paul’s building was finished in 1883. It was mostly a social history but what intrigued me were the descriptions of the problems the school had with the building from the beginning. Although a magnificent historic building, it simply never was practical. It truly was (and is) a “white
elephant” (dictionary definition: “A rare and expensive possession that is financially a burden to maintain”).
Throughout the history of St. Paul’s School there are countless examples of the school falling on hard times in desperate attempts to maintain the school building. For example, the roof was constantly leaking, going back to the 19th Century. These flat Mansard roofs have that problem. At some point after 1975 the original slate roof was removed and replaced with a relatively cheap roof. There were constant fundraising events for this or that needing repair or replacement. It was never ending. Why would we want to touch this place?
When the Cathedral sold St. Paul’s to Garden City in 1993, I remember the then Dean of the Cathedral saying to me “It’s your problem now.” I didn’t know what he meant at the time, but now, 30 years later, I “get it.” I’m not saying St. Paul’s is jinxed... but honestly, St. Paul’s is jinxed!
Look at our current Village Board. Now we have a trustee who already was a trustee decades ago and is back for an encore and at the same time we have a person who has lived here for like five minutes and is a trustee. How does all of this happen? I’ll tell you how. St. Paul’s, St. Paul’s, St. Paul’s. It is now coloring every aspect of politics in this village.
It’s my understanding that the trustees have recently hired yet another “six figure” consultant. My God, how many of these have there been in the last 30 years. Well, buckle up folks because at least some of these trustees are hell bent on driving us over the St. Paul’s cliff. They seem to have blinders on and refuse to see what this is doing to Garden City and its character. After over 30 years, this is not just about beating a dead horse. It’s more like beating a dead horse, burying it and then digging it up and beating it some more. Then expecting it to get up. It won’t - no matter how many “consultants” you hire.
The William Bradford Turner American Legion Post 265 sponsored the Memorial Day parade and ceremony on Monday, May 27th, at the Veterans Memorial Plaza. Commander Frank Tauches welcomed the large crowd and thanked them for attending this special
ceremony. He introduced Mr. Trovato, a 102-year-old WWII veteran and Mr. James T. Brady, a Vietnam veteran, and Grand Marshall of the parade.
Mr. James T. Brady recognized Mr. Trovato, who was very proud of the seven veterans in his family. He thanked the nursery school, scouts, MS, HS and Kiera O’Leary, Gold Award
recipient, for participating in the events. He mentioned that after 9/11, it was great to hear people say ‘Thank you for your service.’ Prior to that, Vietnam veterans were disrespected.
Since his discharge in 1967, Mr. Brady has been an integral part of Garden City. He mentioned that the best way to honor veterans who fought for your
freedom is at election time. Please vote, was his final message.
Auxiliary President Jacqueline Burdi Eltringham emphasized the need to share Armed Forces history with our children, teenagers and young adults. She emphasized the service of women Armed Forces personnel in the wars particularly in Vietnam. She urged
parents and grandparents to maintain the customs of prayers and tributes for veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice. She reminded everyone that families should unite to express their appreciation for the unique form of democratic government created by the U.S. Constitution and their
rights as American citizens. President Eltringham reminded all that Vietnam Veterans Day is celebrated annually on March 19. The Vietnam Memorial for women is located at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
She thanked members of the Garden City Kiwanis Club, under the leader-
ship of President Roger Eltringham, for their donation of American flags. Special thanks were given to Mike Schneider for organizing the distribution of the flags throughout the parade route.
This was the 156th Memorial Day honoring those who gave their lives
for our nation. Commander Tauches thanked parents who brought their children to participate in this solemn ceremony in remembrance of our deceased veterans. For families who lost a loved one, every day is Memorial Day.
Garden City High School junior Amy Xiao and senior James Nagler were recenctly honored at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, held May 11–17.
Amy Xiao won first place in the Biochemistry category for her project, “Novel Approach to SLC25A13 Variants in Cancer,” earning the title of Best in the World in Biochemistry.
James Nagler earned second place in the Embedded Systems category for his project, “Glasses for 3D Mapping, Navigation, & Positioning.” In addition to this honor,
Your PTA
It’s been a busy year for the Garden City PTA, thanks to the support of all our members! Check out the highlights from all seven schools in our year-end wrap up video. Watch it on our website using the QR code.
As we enter the summer months, the PTA Health & Safety Committee has partnered with the Mollie Biggane Foundation to spread information and resources on the importance of sun safety in every school. Look out in the buildings
James received a $15,000 award from the Office of Naval Research, distinguishing him as second in the world in the Embedded Systems category.
“We are very proud of Amy and James for these remarkable achievements,” said Principal Kevin Steingruebner. “They have worked for many months and even years to reach this level of progress on their projects and continue to evolve them along with the technology they are utilizing. Each of them has the potential to positively touch many lives in the future.”
A selection from the extensive Village Archives located in the Stewart Room at the Library. Others can be seen at www.NYHeritage.org - click on Organizations, G, and Garden City Public Library.
The Manager’s Office, first used by Stewart and then by the Garden City Company in 1893, was located just north of the Garden City RR station. It was used to keep the records for the Village and provide information for prospective residents who arrived by train. It was destroyed by fire in January 1912 with complete loss of the records to that date. Archives identifier: hocen03
for easy-to-follow tips as well as new sunscreen dispensers in the High School. The four most important tips to remember all summer long are:
• Cover Up
• Apply (and Reapply!) Sunscreen
• Wear a Hat & Sunglasses
• Seek Shade
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Four Garden City juniors were announced as winners in the National Council of Teachers of English 2024 Achievement Awards in Writing. The students whose exceptional writing talent was recognized are Hunter Maguire and Simone Oustatcher, who received a “First Class” award and Jeffrey Li and Ella Pocock who received an "Excellent” award.
The NCTE Achievement Awards in Writing, established in 1957, aim to encourage high school juniors to develop their writing skills and to honor some of the finest student writers across the nation. This year, schools nominated 633 students from 44 states, as well as Guam, Washington, D.C., and internationally from Canada, Greece, Jordan,
The Cousins played on Seventh Street at Food for Thought last Friday.
After their successful debut last Friday night at Seventh Streets’ Food For Thought, The Cousins head back to the south side of town, Doc O’Grady’s, 273 Nassau Boulevard tonight, May 31, with three sets of new Melted Ed originals, deep-cut classic rock as well as some traditional folk music. Admission is free.
The Something From Nothing Tour went street-side, to the delight of a bustling crowd of amused diners and lilting strollers to kick off the Memorial Day Weekend festivities last Friday
night. An eclectic crowd of music lovers, health foodies, Burger Biters, and yogurt lickers brought the joie de vivre back to Garden City in the cool and pleasant nights gloaming.
The Cousins have a new single in the works, “Ten Dogs A Day”, which should be up and streaming by mid-summer, in the meantime, get yourself over to Doc O’Grady’s tonight for great food, service, ambiance and three sets of the most beautiful live music you are likely ever to hear.
Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), Carla Hall D'Ambra Regent, is pleased to congratulate member Selina Polisi, on her graduation, May 5 from the University of South Florida. USF is located in Tampa.
Selina graduated magna cum laude with a BA in political science and minor in intelligence studies in just 2 years. She was an active member in Kappa Delta, held a management position for USF in the Greek community and par-
South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand. Each submission was rigorously evaluated by two to three independent judges on criteria including content, purpose, audience, tone, word choice, organization, development, and style. These prestigious awards would not have been possible without the dedication and support of English teacher Carlo Rebolini, who inspires his students to pursue excellence in writing. "Our students' achievements are a testament to their hard work and creativity," said Rebolini. "I'm incredibly proud of Jeffrey, Hunter, Simone and Ella for their commitment to their craft and for earning this recognition from the NCTE." Do you have a ser vice to adver tise?
ticipated in endless fundraisers and philanthropic events. As director of philanthropy of Kappa Delta, she helped raise $21,000 for Prevent Child Abuse America.
Selena is the youngest member of Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to join the DAR. Like all DAR members, Selina is a documented descendant of an American Revolutionary War soldier. She shares her descent from patriot Stephen Austin of North Carolina with her grandmother, M. Louise Rider,
who is also a member of the chapter. In spite of her extreme academic schedule, Selina has participated in several DAR chapter projects, including writing Christmas cards to veterans, beautification projects, and attending memorial services at various events.
Selina now turns her attention to studying for the LSATs, as she hopes to attend law school in the future. Chapter members congratulate her on her accomplishments, and wish her a bright future.
On Friday, May 17, the St. Joseph School’s Drama Club enthralled a packed audience of supportive families and friends with an outstanding production of “Annie, Jr.” The journey to this spectacular evening began back in February when the talented middle school students bravely auditioned for their roles. Since then, they have dedicated countless hours to rehearsals under the guidance of director Lorraine Reynolds and music director Ariann Huether.
St. Joseph School’s drama productions have amazed audiences over the last two years thanks to three key enhancements: a professional sound system managed by audio engineers for the performances, the expertise of costumer Donovan Molinaro in outfitting the cast, and the use of rented sets from Sunrise Theatre Company.
But the performance’s success was ultimately a testament to the students' hard work, passion, and commitment. Their portrayal of the beloved characters from “Annie, Jr.,” with its timeless message of hope and perseverance, was both moving and inspiring. Each student brought their unique flair to their role, creating a memorable and vibrant depiction of this classic musical.
Current and former Religious School students.
On May 19, the final GCJC Religious School session of the year featured the annual Lag B’Omer game day, with contests in music, Hebrew and Bible history, as well as relay races and outdoor fun.
Led by Principal Carolyn Hoera and Rabbi Stephen Goodman, the students were split into the Blue and White teams to test their knowledge and celebrate the end of the school year. There were snacks of chips, ice cream, and refreshments, plus goody bags to take home. Everyone’s favorite part was the annual Egg Toss, which was nice messy fun and extremely low-tech.
Religious school classes resume in September, short-
ly 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. Rabbi Goodman also accommodates students’ busy schedules with on-line Hebrew instruction at times convenient for all families.
The Garden City Jewish Center is a Reform congregation where everyone is welcome — Jews of all denominations, dual-faith families, singles, and students.
friends making plans for the summer.
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The students at St. Joseph School had some old-fashioned fun in the sun at their annual field day held on Wednesday, May 22. The field was a sea of school colors. Each student was gifted a green or gold shirt to wear for the occasion by the Family Association. The event was organized by Mr. Morgan, SJS’s Athletic Director and resident sports guru. This year’s test of strength, agility and pure will consisted of wheel-barrow races, water balloon fights and a nail-biting kickball match. Even the teachers got in on the action!
The students were treated to pizza from
local hot-spot, Garden City Pizza, and then cooled off from the unforgiving sun with ice pops provided by the St. Joseph School Family Association. The highlight of the day was the traditional 8th grade vs. parents tug-o-war, where the 8th grade subjected their parents to a couple of slipped discs and torn hamstrings. In the end, age and wisdom prevailed and the parents won! Thank you to all the parent volunteers and teachers who made such an amazing day for the kids! Memories were made, and maybe a couple of sunburns.
This year, 75 students at Garden City High School participated in the scholastic National Latin Examination. A competitive exam sponsored by the American Classical League/National Junior Classical League, different levels of the exam were taken by more than 100,000 students from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as 26 foreign countries.
In order to merit an award on the NLE, a student must score above the national average on a respective level. Fifty-six Garden City Latin students earned awards for their performance on this highly regarded examination. Nineteen of 23 students earned awards on the Beginning Latin Exam, 13 of 19 earned awards on the Intermediate Latin Exam, nine of 17 earned awards on the Intermediate Reading Comprehension Exam, and 15 of 16 earned awards on the Advanced Latin Prose exam.
For their gold medal performance on the Latin 4 exam, Armeen Panthaki and Elizabeth Rosado are eligible to apply for National Latin Exam scholarships which support studying Latin or Greek at the collegiate level. In addition, both Armeen
and Elizabeth will be awarded a National Latin Exam Special Book Award in recognition of four consecutive gold medals on the National Latin Exam.
“These annual optional exams were extremely difficult, and I am so impressed and delighted that the students ’ performance merited these successes,” said Latin teacher Kathleen Durkin.
In addition to the National Latin Exam, 31 students participated in this year's National Latin Vocabulary Exam, created by the National Junior Classical League (of which the GCHS Latin Club is a registered chapter).
Twelve students across grades 9–12, merited awards on their respective levels, 1–4.
Lastly, 16 GCHS students participated in the Medusa Mythology Exam, sponsored by the organization Excellence Through Classics. Three students merited awards: junior Emily Cook won a silver medal maxima cum laude, junior Kaitlin Cook merited a certificate magna cum laude, and freshman Amanat Jain merited a certificate cum laude.
Photos courtesy of Garden City Public Schools
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purposes.
“We need the Rec. and Parks Department to start promoting the Recreation Survey online and via social media. Once we have the first survey results, we will work with the steering committee and the Board of Trustees to develop ‘Mission, Vision + Goals’ for the future of Garden City Recreation and Parks and how St. Paul’s fits into that,” Rodenhauser said.
The Village Board of Trustees was scheduled to hold a special meeting on Wednesday, May 29, at the St. Paul’s Activity Center to confirm the contents of a five-page recreational survey developed by BCI. This survey will be sent to 2,000 Garden City households, with a shorter online survey available to all residents. BCI aims to have at least 400 completed surveys for data analysis. Follow-up protocols will include text messages, postcards, and a second mailing if needed to maximize participation.
The first survey regarding residents’ recreational needs and interests was planned ahead of a village-wide survey specific to St. Paul’s and its site/facilities. The vendor administering both surveys is the ETC Institute, which will handle all mailing, distribution, and returns. Rodenhauser noted that the online version of the Rec. survey is shorter.
Between Monday, May 13, and Tuesday, May 14, BCI met with 11 stakeholder groups and 50 people. From these discussions, they noted, “there is a lot of passion for St. Paul’s and pride in the village.”
The process, starting with the May 14 Open House and the upcoming St. Paul’s survey, will move into an “Evaluation” phase. This will include “Inward Thinking” to assess St. Paul’s existing conditions and the quantity of space needed or desired. “Outward Thinking” will examine case studies and trends in recreational facility projects. Throughout, BCI has committed to identifying gaps and opportunities for future Recreation Department programs and facilities.
Once the community’s needs and wants are established, BCI will work to identify potential uses of St. Paul’s main building to fulfill some of these needs. The presentation last Thursday also touched on the goal of presenting a viable project to the village residents, with the right financial formula and longterm outlook to garner majority support, potentially for a bond referendum.
The last item under St. Paul’s “Goals” outlined by BCI stated, “Identify what improvements and level of tax increase the community is willing to support –we want your bond referendum and the plan to be successful!”
Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan commented, “Whatever the project ends up being, there will be a vote for a large sum of money, and if it is not supported,
it won’t happen.”
She praised BCI’s track record of “reading communities and developing master plans that were ultimately supported with bond votes by the different communities they’ve worked with.”
She noted that BCI was hired after multiple master planning firms were interviewed and vetted by her Mayor’s Advisory Committee and Village Trustees Ed Finneran and Michele Beach Harrington.
Reflecting on a major milestone for Garden City on the St. Paul’s journey, Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan spoke about the October 2023 St. Paul’s Opinion Poll. In this poll, 61% of resident voters expressed their interest and support for the municipality continuing to explore options for historic preservation of the iconic 1880s St. Paul’s building.
“As you can imagine, the Opinion Poll was difficult to draft with so many options for St. Paul’s. With a concern about splitting the votes into three different options and having no majority, a decision was made to have a two-option vote – for ‘Demolition’ or ‘Ongoing efforts to Preserve all or part of the building.’ While there was no plan set forth, the village shared all financial and cost information that we had at that time – I think we had a good turnout for that Opinion Poll,” Mayor Carter Flanagan said.
She noted that the St. Paul’s Opinion Poll enabled Garden City to hire a master planning company to help assess the community’s facility and recreational needs and interests, leading to the engagement of Brandstetter Carroll Inc.
“The process we identified was that in the last 30 years, what has not been done to help the village reach a solution on St. Paul’s was listening to the residents. The way to find a solution would be if the solution was actually driven by the desires and sentiments of Garden City’s entire community and not any particular group, or whichever opinion that group may have. At the end of the day, without community support, nothing can be executed,” the mayor noted.
After introducing the topic and consultants at the start of the meeting, she delved into the workings of the process and the five-member Mayor’s Advisory Committee on St. Paul’s, appointed in late 2023.
“In forming the initial steering committee, I think it is notable they came with a commitment to reaching the goal I set forth: achieving a project at St. Paul’s that preserves part or all of the building, has widespread community support, and can be executed. They bring us different disciplines and terrific experience, and they have remained focused on that goal while leaving any personal opinions aside. It is a neutral group moving forward – we are letting the process be driven by residents and
we have hired Brandstetter Carroll Inc. to help us. There is no discussion or steering, and this is essential to any chance of success in this endeavor,” Mayor Carter Flanagan said.
She noted that many, both in Garden City and outside, have said it would be impossible to develop a real concept for a community center project at St. Paul’s, but she remains confident in the outlined process.
The mayor announced that her goal with BCI’s work is “the gathering of comprehensive data that is representative of all Garden City residents.”
“This will allow the village, along with Brandstetter Carroll, to leverage data on the needs, wants, and desires specific to the St. Paul’s main building, to develop a master plan that includes preserving part or all of the St. Paul’s main building. I am committed to being transparent and sharing all information gathered from Brandstetter Carroll Inc. regarding St. Paul’s, and I am excited to work with the entire Board of Trustees on this important undertaking – it has never been done before,” she said.
Garden City Superintendent of Recreation and Parks, Paul Blake, offered remarks about the listening session and special meeting with Brandstetter Carroll consultants held at the Garden City Casino on Tuesday, May 14. Over 140 Garden City residents attended the Open House between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. last Tuesday.
Garden City will provide all village residents with a survey on the potential recreational uses and facility space specific to the St. Paul’s main building to collect data on a potential community center’s activity and resource goals. Blake discussed the company making the survey for Garden City, ETC Institute, and the criteria Brandstetter Carroll has had in working with village staff and trustees to draft it.
Brandstetter Carroll outlined a goal
of receiving at least 400 completed surveys, and Superintendent Blake is optimistic there will be a strong response due to the high open rate of emailed surveys from the village’s Rec. Department to subscribers/residents.
According to Blake, with changing trends in recreation every day, this survey of village residents was designed to capture any emerging trends.
“The survey has been worked on by the St. Paul’s steering committee quite a bit, and we’ve had good input from our trustees, from the steering committee, and from residents who turned out at the May 14th Open House. Some of their comments opened our eyes. There were folks who asked for things that we previously thought might not belong on the survey. Those ideas were presented and put on the board for all to see, so we went back to Brandstetter Carroll and reviewed the survey. There was some editing done, and the survey we have now looks to be extremely comprehensive. It is simple in its format and should take 10 minutes for people to fill out,” Mr. Blake advised.
Mayor Carter Flanagan told the May 23rd Board meeting audience that one factor in the village’s past unsuccessful attempts to develop a viable proposal for St. Paul’s was the lack of a substantive and engaging process for the community.
“One thing that has been missing is a process like the one we have now, which is driven by the community. I hope that other members of the Board of Trustees have heard enough from the Committee volunteers, from the trustees involved, and from BCI to appreciate the importance of sticking with this. I come back to Paul Blake’s point that BCI is an expert firm at finding out what a community will support, and we need to let them do the job we’ve hired them to do. I would like to help them see this through,” the mayor said.
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is an opportunity for residents to come together and join local organizations and Seventh Street/Franklin Avenue merchants in the celebration, with “a fun night for everybody.”
Before providing more details, the two trustees thanked John Wilton of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce and the village’s Superintendent of Recreation & Parks, Paul Blake, for their expertise and input in formulating the event details.
Trustee Tai mentioned the fun activities planned, including a bubble-making machine, a bouncy house for kids, and the participation of Garden City school district families and the GCPTA through her outreach.
“We’re really excited for this family-oriented event. It’s going to be from 5 to 9 p.m., and we have planned a lot of family activities, including a band, bouncy house, a balloon artist, and a Poster Art Show with the help of the schools’ art teachers and PTA,” Tai commented.
The Flag Day Family Festival will showcase patriotic artwork by children
in grades two through five, titled the “Kickoff to Summer Poster Art Show.”
The students will create artwork at home, which will be displayed throughout the festival in the windows of stores along Seventh Street.
Tai noted that organizing the family fun event involved significant effort and thanked Paul Blake and John Wilton for their contributions. She appreciated their help in understanding what it takes to put on a big festival for Garden City’s downtown, as Wilton and the Chamber have done with the Belmont Festival and Promenades over many years. Tai also thanked Blake for fulfilling the wish of having a bubble machine, adding, “I think the little children will be having some fun with bubbles.”
Trustee Courtney stated that multiple village organizations would attend the festival on June 14 to promote their activities and summer programs. The Family Festival will be a “one-stop shop” for residents to learn about the various events, programs, and socials happening over the summer, ensuring that no one misses out on any information.
Representatives from the Garden City Recreation, the Garden City Public Library, the Senior Center, sports camps, summer enrichment programs, the New York Islanders, and more will be present at the event.
“It’s a great chance for residents and their families to come and learn what’s out there for you,” Courtney explained.
Summer minus the Promenades
During his Chamber of Commerce update as part of the Board’s May 23 meeting agenda, John Wilton shared that the Garden City Chamber has been contacted by many other villages and towns on Long Island due to interest in the annual Summer Friday Promenades, which will not take place in 2024. Surrounding communities, including the neighboring Village of Floral Park, were unaware that Garden City will not be holding the Promenades this year, as was communicated by the mayor and board last month during an official meeting.
Wilton believes the calls, emails, and inquiries about Garden City’s Promenades will decrease as the season arrives in June. “We got 20 to 30 calls
an hour about the Promenades because villages outside of Garden City do not know we’re not having them, so they call (the Chamber) about the theme nights, the giveaways, asking ‘who is the band?’ – that will abate, but it’s just still happening.”
He suggested that the Flag Day “Patriotic” Family Festival should be promoted with a flier sent out to the business community to help build momentum.
In his business updates, Wilton also spoke about the hospitality of Garden City and the ICC Cricket T-20 World Cup happening in the first two weeks of June at Eisenhower Park.
He mentioned that he has visited every business on Seventh Street and parts of Franklin Avenue to discuss the potential boost from the T-20 World Cup and the upcoming June 14 Family Festival.
“I think we should be putting something in writing from the Village of Garden City to the business community to say ‘this is what we’re doing,’” he said. Trustee Judy Courtney noted that a draft was being worked on as of the end of last week.
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Commerce recalled a feasibility study done by Cameron Engineering in 2016 and 2017. This study proposed a multideck parking structure in Lot 7S, an idea eventually abandoned due to high construction costs and space limitations. Wilton suggested that revisiting this idea might be worthwhile.
“With all the money we’ve spent and all the consultations we’ve done, and all things we philosophize about, we have three pounds of cars and two pounds of parking, and it is not going to change. We need to address it somehow,” Wilton said.
Trustees support restaurant row Muldoon began his May 23 comments by noting the great business opportunities the restaurant industry has brought to Garden City, with “destination dining.” He highlighted the benefits of having a variety of superior restaurants compared to other western Long Island and central Nassau County towns.
“The influx of restaurants is great, and Garden City is very fortunate that so many want to move into town. They provide residents with more options for places to eat and to grab a drink. The Board is 100% behind all the businesses to be successful and provide such great services for our village,” he said.
Muldoon then focused on the problems he has observed from meetings with new restaurant owners and staff, as well as longtime business community members of Seventh Street. He visits the main district often and has discussed its
issues with Superintendent of Public Works John Borroni. He noted that the increasing number of restaurants on Seventh Street has resulted in more garbage, leftover food, and other waste.
Trustee Muldoon pointed out that the back of Lot 7S has dumpsters stuffed with food waste, creating unpleasant odors during the summer months. “The restaurants and business owners that have stores backing up to Lot 7S keep the dumpsters behind the buildings. This has created a huge issue with rodents coming from the LIRR tracks – they come across Lot 7S and start feasting at night. This presents significant health issues, and there’s a horrible smell from trash in the summer,” Muldoon explained.
John Wilton categorized the rodent issue as “Garden City having commuter rats” visiting nightly.
“As silly as it may sound, this is becoming a major issue as we generate more trash. So we will have to sit down and come up with a plan – as the village’s downtown becomes more restaurant-centric the issues could multiply exponentially. The tenants are now coming up to the Chamber and saying it has to be handled. In the past, this wasn’t as bad,” he shared with the Board.
One of the clearest concerns for Lot 7S Muldoon raised was that many residents, especially seniors, who park in Lot 7S must walk through areas where trash is stored, with some of the liquid
from dumpsters coating the path. He believes the village should take concentrated action to improve the situation.
The proposal he shared with the Board involves removing some of the parking spaces at the back fenced area of Lot 7S, closest to the LIRR tracks, and creating an enclosed trash/dumpster storage area similar to the one behind Prost Grill & Garten on Franklin Avenue.
Trustee Muldoon noted that from his conversations with Seventh Street business owners, there is a “general consensus” to move the trash away from the back of their stores and buildings and work with the village to solve the problem.
“The Board can move forward in the next couple of months and have a whole discussion about this. We need to move all that garbage and the dumpsters into enclosures by the back of the parking lot (7S). We may lose some parking spaces, but when we get a chance to redesign that parking lot and redo it, I
think we can pick up additional spaces. We can do this project to make a considerable change in the quality of life for a majority of people who park in Lot 7S and go into all these nice restaurants and stores through the back entrances,” Muldoon said.
He added that the village will have plentiful options because “there are a million types of fences and enclosures” to hide and store trash and containers in.
“We can clean it up and clean up the backs of the buildings so it actually looks like there’s a beautiful back portion of Seventh Street, just like the front of Seventh Street looks so beautiful. I think it is time to make this change so people can have a beautiful parking lot and we’d eliminate the problems,” Muldoon said.
The improvements for Lot 7S he envisions will also benefit restaurant owners, as they would not have to worry about rodents and debris spilling onto walkways by their buildings.
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The Recreation Department has not had a survey done in approximately 12 years. We’ve received input from the Board, residents and the Steering Committee. It was also reviewed by Brandstetter Carroll. “It is time for the Department to be evaluated from a critical eye from outside and understand what we do, how we do it and what we will do for the future,” Recreation Commissioner Paul Blake said. “The survey looks extremely comprehensive and we look forward to seeing everyone’s response to it.” Steering Committee members include myself, Mr. Blake, Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi, Trustees Michele Harrington, Ed Finneran and Judy Courtney, and residents Soraya Gage, Bill Kavan, John Cantwell, Walter Beal and Jim Apostolides.
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Your landscapers should have received a letter from the Village reminding them that under Local Law 3-2022 they are not permitted to use gas leaf blowers in the Village Saturday, May 25 through Monday, September 2, 2024. The feedback I’ve heard from residents about the ban during the summer months is overwhelmingly positive. If landscapers are in violation of the above they will be issued an appearance ticket by the Garden City Police Department. There will NOT be any warnings issued this year. You may remind your landscapers of this rule. It is my hope that the landscapers who should now be accustomed to the new rule will simply follow the rule without residents calling to complain about neighbors’ landscapers and minimizing time spent by our police officers with enforcement.
A friendly reminder to residents and businesses that a flag collection box is located next to the Gazebo on 7th Street. Please properly dispose of tattered and worn American flags at this location. Garden City Fire Department Ex-Chief Larry Nedelka donate the box to the American Legion on behalf of his late parents in 2022. Frank and Joan Nedelka were once very active members of the Legion, having served as Commander and Auxiliary president
respectively.
The Traffic Commission voted 3-1 not to move forward with the proposed Stewart Avenue road diet. Stewart Avenue will remain three lanes between Franklin Avenue to Clinton Road. The only change is five dedicated parking spots in front of 365 Stewart Avenue.
The Garden City Police Department is participating in the Statewide BuckleUp New York enforcement initiative through May 31. 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 noncompliance with occupant restraint laws including child safety seat laws. The goal of 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 (NHTA) reports: In 2022, 25,420 passenger vehicle occupants were killed. About 50 percent of those killed were not buckled (based on known seat belt use.) Commissioner Kenneth Jackson said the Department’s participation in
this effort was made possible through funding received from the GTSC with assistance from the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police and the Nassau County Traffic Safety Board.
Happening in Garden City
Saturday, June 1st
2:00 p.m. John Ellis Kordes presents “The Story of The Beach Boys” at the Library
Monday, June 3rd
1:30 p.m. Movie Matinée: Oblivion at the Library
Tuesday, June 4th
4:00 p.m. Teen Advisory Board Meeting at the Library. Must register. Thursday, June 6th
7:30 p.m. Board of Trustees Meeting at Village Hall and via Zoom
Saturday, June 8th
12:00 p.m. Garden City Pool opens for members
Monday, June 10th
7:30 p.m. Library Board of Trustees Meeting at the Library
Thursday, June 13th
10:30 a.m. Senior Computer Class at the Senior Center. Register by calling 516-385-8006 or visit the Senior Center front desk.
Friday, June 14th
12:00 p.m. Flag Day Luncheon (wear red, white and blue) at the Senior Center. $15. Sign up at the Senior Center front desk (cash only please).
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session of stolen property, multiple traffic violations, and drinking an alcoholic beverage while driving.
Aggressive driving
A 1st Street motorist was charged with multiple aggressive driving violations (speeding, unsafe lane use, unsafe turn) on May 26th.
Memorial Day Parade
On Monday, May 27th Garden City Police were assigned to traffic and safety details for the Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony.
Unlicensed operation
A Clinton Road motorist was charged with unlicensed operation and speeding on May 27th.
Open door
Garden City Police responded to a residence for a burglary alarm and found an open door on May 27th. The home was inspected and appeared to be in order.
Smoke odor
On May 27th Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a residence for an odor of smoke on May 27th. Firefighters determined all was in order.
Burglary alarm
Officers responded to a business for a burglary alarm on May 28th and found an open door. The building was inspected and appeared to be in order.
Items stolen from vehicle
Items were reported stolen from a vehicle parked in a Nassau Boulevard driveway on May 28th.
Suspended registration
A Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration, speeding, and unsafe lane use on May 28th.
Gas leak
On May 28th Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to Kildare Road for a natural gas leak. Firefighters determined all was in order.
Water main break
Garden City Police officers were assigned to traffic details for a significant water main break on Clinton Road on May 28th.
Tracker alert
On May 28th Garden City Police investigated a tracker alert regarding the theft of an item from a local business and found it was set in error.
Monday Movies presented by the Friends of the Garden City Library at 1:30 p.m.: June 2024
June 3 - “Oblivion,” 2013, 125 Minutes
June 10 - “Chariots of Fire,” 1981, 124 Minutes
June 17 - “Father of the Bride,” 1991, 105 Minutes
John Ellis Kordes Presents The Story of the Beach Boys
Saturday, June 1, from 2 – 4 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room
Join John Ellis Kordes as he presents the story of “America’s Band.” From their humble beginnings as teenagers in a garage in Southern California in the 1960’s to world-wide fame. Their songs about cars, the beach and girls have transcended generations.
Some rare concert and television footage of their performances will be shown. Come and enjoy the “endless summer” experience!
No registration required.
Program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library Crafts & Games Programs for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Small Meeting Room
Saturday, June 1, from 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Friday, July 12, from 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Tuesday, August 6, from 7 p.m.–8 p.m.
Each session will feature a different craft, game or activity. The activity will be determined closer to the date of each event. Day Habs & Special Needs Groups are welcome with prior registration. Individuals can also register to participate.
Registration is required on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).
If you would like your special needs group to participate, please register for only ONE of the five dates listed above. You can register for an additional date
if there is still room one week prior to the start of that program. When registering please indicate the name of your Day Hab, how many special needs adults will be attending, and how many caregivers will also be attending.
If you are registering as an individual not associated with a Day Hab or special needs group, you can register for all five sessions!
Program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Empire Safety Council
Defensive Driving - 2 Parts
Part 1 - Wednesday, June 12, from 5:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m.
Part 2 - Thursday, June 13, from 5:45 p.m.–8:45 p.m.
Large Meeting Room
Receive 10% reduction on automobile/liability insurance and qualify for a licensed point reduction!
Registration is required in person at the Reference Desk. A separate registration is required for each person and proper ID is needed when registering an absentee party.
Checks should be made payable to Empire Safety Council in the amount of $33.
Bring your valid New York State driver’s license and a pen to class.
Contact Reference Desk - (516)7428405 x 5236 or email: Speakingofbooks@ gardencitypl.org.
St. Francis Outreach Bus
Friday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Library Parking Lot
The St. Francis Outreach Bus will be at the Garden City Public Library for free health screenings — including: Brief cardiac history, blood pressure, and a finger stick blood test for cholesterol and diabetes. No registration is necessary. The bus will be located outside of the Library in the parking lot.
Chess4Community: Play & Learn!
Fridays from 10–11 a.m. in the First Floor Reference Area
Friday, June 28
Friday, July 26
Friday, August 30
Chess4Community is launching engaging chess sessions designed to bring together players from diverse ages and skill levels. Participants will be thoughtfully paired based on their playing experience, ensuring a balanced and competitive environment. Throughout these sessions, players will face off against equally matched opponents and receive valuable instruction, offering tailored advice and teaching new strategies and skills.
Registration is required. You must register separately for each session you want to attend. Registration is online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). Please note that registration ends two days before each program.
Through the generosity of the Friends of the Garden City Public Library, the Library offers free passes to select museums and cultural institutions. You can make a reservation to borrow a Museum Pass from one of the member institutions in our Museum Pass Program.
Some museum passes are now available to print from home. If you do not have access to a printer, the library will be happy to print the pass for you. These passes will be good for one day only. Passes may be printed at home for these museums:
• Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City (2 adults & 2 children);
• Guggenheim Museum, NYC (2 adults & 2 children);
• The Intrepid Museum, NYC (6 visitors);
• Michael P. Murphy Navy Seal Museum, West Sayville, NY (2 adults & 4 children);
• Nassau County Firefighters Museum, Garden City (4 visitors);
• Nassau County Museum of Art, Roslyn Harbor, NY (2 adults & 4 children); and
• Old Westbury Gardens, Old Westbury (2 adults & 2 children under 18 years old).
Please note that not all museums participate. Passes for the following museums still need to be picked up at the Library:
• 9/11 Memorial & Museum, NYC (2 adults & 2 children);
• Empire Pass
• Long Island Children’s Museum, Garden City (2 adults & 2 children);
• MoMA (the Museum of Modern Art), NYC (5 visitors)
• Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Old Bethpage; The following Library Museum Pass rules remain in effect.
• Museum passes are available only to Garden City Public Library cardholders in good standing who have signed the Museum Pass User Agreement. Museum passes may be reserved in advance and must be checked out by an adult (18 years and older) family member.
• Reservations will be taken up to one month in advance of the desired date, subject to availability on a firstcome, first-served basis. Reservations can be done in person at the Reference Desk or over the phone at 516-742-8405 x5236.
• Only one pass may be borrowed at a time.
• Only one pass per museum may be borrowed per household within a six-month period.
• Passes that are picked up at the Library may be borrowed for three days and must be returned by one hour before the Library closes on the day the pass is due. The day the pass is picked up is considered the first day.
• Museum passes that are picked up at the Library must be returned to the Reference Desk during Library operating hours.
• Late charges are $10 per day.
• Any user who loses a pass will be charged the replacement cost of that museum pass.
Each museum reserves the right to determine the rules and regulations governing the use of the museum pass.
Spring 2024 Programming
Crafting With Friends
Saturday, June 8, at 10 a.m.
Children ages 2–5 (not yet in kindergarten) and their caregivers can join Mary Maguire and make Fathers Day Cards. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library card is required. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this program. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Library. Registration is ongoing.
Crafting With Friends
Saturday, June 8, at 11:15 a.m.
Children in Grades K-5 can join Mary Maguire and make Fathers Day cards. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library card is required. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Library. Registration is ongoing.
Adventure Begins At Your Library: Art Contest
Children entering Grades 4 and 5 can get creative this summer by entering our Creative Art Contest! There will be two categories for the Contest: Writing and Art. Participants’ work should relate to the “Adventure Begins at Your Library” theme. Only children entering Grades 4 and 5 in Fall 2024 can participate. Only one submission per category is allowed. Entries should be created between June 10 – August 2 and should be submitted in person in the Children’s Room and must include the Contest Submission Form, which can be picked up at theLibrary. There will be one winner for each category, with prizes Amazon gift cards. The winners will be announced on Wednesday August 14 at the Summer Reading Club Finale. You do not have to be present
to win. Winners will have until Friday September 13, to pick up their prizes. Prizes will not be held past September 13. We might share your artwork or writing on our Facebook Page: Registration begins Monday, June 10, through Monday, August 12.
Adventure Begins At Your Library:
The Travelers Grades K–5
Sign-up with a Library Card on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) and become A Traveler! Once you sign up, come to the Library and get your Summer Reading Club bag (while supplies last) filled with treats and activity sheets explaining how you can earn up to 2 prizes. You can also start to drop off book review cards for each book you read, so you can be part of our Grand Prize Raffle. There will be one grand raffle for children entering Grades K-2 (in Fall 2024) and one for children entering Grades 3-5 (in Fall 2024). Children entering Grades K-5 in Fall 2024 who submit one raffle entry will have a chance to win a raffle prize. But the more you read and the more review cards you submit, the better your chance of winning! All books must be at the appropriate reading level and reviewed between June 10 and August 12. Registration is ongoing until Monday, August 12.
Registration begins Monday, June 10, through Monday, August 12.
Adventure Begins At Your Library:
The Little Explorers
Sign-up with a Library Card on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) and become A Little Explorer! Once you sign up, come to the Library and get your Summer Reading Club bag (while supplies last) filled with treats and activity sheets explaining how you can earn up to 2 prizes. Registrants can also start Monday, June 10, to drop off book review cards for each book you read, or is read to them, so they can be part of our Grand Prize Raffle. There will be one grand raffle prize
for ages 2–5 (not entering kindergarten in Fall 2024). Preschool age children who submit one raffle entry will have a chance to win a raffle prize. But the more books read or are read-to, and the more review cards you submit, the better your chance of winning! All books must be at the appropriate reading level and reviewed between June 10 and August 12. Registration is ongoing until Registration begins Monday, June 10, through Monday, August 12.
Craft for 3 and 4-Year-Olds
Wednesday, June 26, at 10:30 a.m.
Children ages 3 and 4 and their adult caregiver will come and do a simple craft with a Librarian. This is a 30-minute program. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library card is required. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of thePublic Library.
Registration begins June 18 at 10:00 a.m.
Grades K–5 BINGO
Wednesday, June 26, at 4:00 p.m.
Children in grades K–5 in Fall 2024 can celebrate the start of their summer by coming to the Library to play BINGO and maybe winning a small prize. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library card is required. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Public Library.
Registration begins June 18 at 10:00 a.m.
Mother Goose Storytime
This fun 30-minute storytime is for children ages birth–2 and their caregivers. Join a Librarian and enjoy stories, music and rhymes and books. No Registration is required. First Come - First Served.
*****No Storytimes On July 16*****
• Tuesday, June 25, at 10:30 a.m.
• Tuesday, July 2, at 10:30 a.m.
• Tuesday, July 9, at 10:30 a.m.
• Tuesday, July 23, at 10:30 a.m.
• Tuesday, July 30, at 10:30 a.m.
• Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 10:30 a.m.
This 30-minute program is for children ages 2–5 (not in kindergarten) and their caregivers. Join a Librarian and enjoy stories, music and movement. No Registration is required. First ComeFirst Served.
• Tuesday, June 25, at 11:30 a.m.
• Tuesday, July 2, at 11:30 a.m.
• Tuesday, July 9, at 11:30 a.m.
• Tuesday, July 23, at 11:30 a.m.
• Tuesday, July 30, at 11:30 a.m.
• Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 11:30 a.m.
Registration for the Summer Read to me Club (Little Explorers) and Summer Reading Club (The Travelers) begins Monday, June 10, at 10:00 a.m.
Additional Summer Programming Details Coming Soon.
Library Policy
It is Library policy that all children under age ten must be accompanied by a parent or designated responsible person while in the Library. Also, if the young child is attending a Library program, we require the parent or designated responsible person to remain in the Library throughout the program and meet the child upon completion of the program.
Each program requires a separate registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).
A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend these programs.
Please do not register additional children in the comment box as they are not counted by Eventkeeper, and there may not be sufficient room or materials for participants.
NASSAU COUNTY
NASSAU COUNTY
NOTICE OF SALE
Friday, May 31,
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Notice of Formation of Me Tay Co LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/25/2024. Office location: Nassau. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Eric D Tran: 514 Hempstead Turnpike STE 101, West Hempstead, NY 11552. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE CSFB MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005CF1, -againstCOLLEEN TRETTIEN, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE
NASSAU COUNTY FORECLOSURE NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against DORIS TOWE, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614.
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered December 10, 2019, and Amended on December 22, 2021 I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 1023 Smith Street, Uniondale, NY 11553. Sec 50 Block 372 Lot 76. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Uniondale, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $615,821.96 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 012455/2011. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District's Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held "Rain or Shine."
Rita Kohn Solomon, Esq., Referee File # AYSJN072
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on February 22, 2017, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE CSFB MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005CF1 is the Plaintiff and COLLEEN TRETTIEN, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on June 25, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 162 MEADOW ST, GARDEN CITY, NY 11530; and the following tax map identification: 34-546-32 & 39.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 000801/2015. Mark Ricciardi, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.
VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on May 23, 2024, 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 23, 2024, authorizing the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $360,000 to finance the replacement of the water slide at the Village pool, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $360,000 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 $360,000 pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York, to finance the replacement of the water slide at the Village pool;
SECOND: STATING that the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $360,000; 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 $360,000 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 23, 2024, Kelly Galanek, Village Clerk
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(Pursuant to Section 1428 of the Real Property Tax Law, State of New York) 2024 Tax 1st Half Due and Payable June 1, 2024 (Second half may be paid at same time) 2nd Half Due and Payable December 1, 2024 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 1, 2024 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, 2024. (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, 2024. 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, 2024. No discount will be allowed after June 30, 2024. To all taxes for the first half remaining unpaid after July 1, 2024, and for the second half remaining unpaid after December 31, 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
When requesting tax bills, please give the lot and block numbers and map designation, account number or description and location of property.
Kelly Galanek, Village Clerk
Dated: May 23, 2024
Garden City, New York
New York City’s summer cultural season kicks off with the 46th Annual Museum Mile Festival –the Big Apple’s “biggest block party” –on Tuesday, June 13, from 6 to 9 pm, rain or shine. Walk the mile on Fifth Avenue between 82nd Street and 104th Street while visiting eight of New York City’s finest cultural institutions, open free during these extended hours: The Metropolitan Museum of Art; Neue Galerie New York; Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum; Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum; The Jewish Museum; Museum of the City of New York; El Museo del Barrio; and The Africa Center. Several neighborhood partners, including the New York Academy of Medicine, the Church of the Heavenly Rest, Asia Society, and AKC Museum of the Dog will also join in this celebration.
It’s an electric, eclectic festive atmosphere, with live music and street performers all along the avenue, plus special exhibitions, works from permanent collections and special family-oriented activities inside.
One of our favorite stops is the Museum of the City of New York (celebrating its 100th anniversary this year), where you can visit its newest exhibition Changing the Face of Democracy: Shirley Chisolm at 100 and the send off of its centennial exhibition This is New York: 100 Years of the City in Art and Pop Culture . Grab a Kids’ Activity Guide for the little ones.
Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island (June 8-9 and August 10-11, 2024, 11 am-5 pm), starts with a
magical ferry ride from Battery Park and from the Brooklyn Navy Yard. People come dressed to the 9s in 1920s/ Gatsby-style outfits, bringing picnics, and take part in the the music and zeitgeist of the 1920s. Founded and hosted by Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra, plus a score of other entertainers Witness the bedazzling Dreamland Follies, a ten-lady Art Deco dance spectacle evoking the great Ziegfeld, the fantastic Queen Esther paying tribute to jazz royalty of yore, and Peter Mintun with his incredible piano skills. Listen to the Gelber & Manning band’s beautiful music before enjoying the world-renowned and fun-loving dance troupe, Roddy Caravella and The Canarsie Wobblers, with their scandalous Charleston numbers and rebellious and exuberant spirit of Roaring ‘20s youth. Entertainments are interspersed with
fun events including dance lessons and contests, and bathing suit contest. This isn’t free – it’s a ticketed event. (Reserve a ferry ride to access the location.) Tickets and info at www. jazzagelawnparty.com
The New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks, Presented by Didi and Oscar Schafer, have become an iconic New York summer experience since they began in 1965, transforming parks throughout the city into a patchwork of picnickers enjoying friends, family, and priceless music under the stars, for free! This summer, Thomas Wilkins conducts the Orchestra in a program that ranges from classics by Beethoven, Elgar, and Rimsky-Korsakov to Felix Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, with Randall Goosby as soloist, to new music by Carlos Simon and NY Phil Very Young Composers. All outdoor
performances begin at 8:00 PM and conclude with fireworks! (The Free Indoor Concert in Staten Island begins at 4:00 PM.): June 11 Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx; June 12 Concerts in the Parks: Central Park, Manhattan; June 13, Concerts in the Parks: Cunningham Park, Queens; June 14, Concerts in the Parks: Prospect Park, Brooklyn; June 16 Free Indoor Concert: St. George Theatre, Staten Island
The cherished Shakespeare in the Park, traditionally held at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, this year is a traveling show while the Delacorte is undergoing its most significant revitalization of its 62-year history. Instead, this year the Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) is offering a “GO PUBLIC!” festival of of free summer programming taking place across all five boroughs. Its Mobile Unit is presenting a joyful, bilingual (English/ Spanish) musical adaptation of “The Comedy of Errors,” May 28-June 2 – The New York Public Library and Bryant Park on the Fifth Avenue Terrace (Manhattan) June 6-9, June 13-14, June 20-21 – Hudson Yards (Manhattan). Island).
Next up is Movie in the Parks (July 11–September 6), bringing free screenings of Shakespeare in the Park’s version of Much Ado About Nothing to parks throughout the City. Visit the website for specific dates and locations (https://publictheater.org/ programs/shakespeare-in-the-park/ summer-24/go-public/).
Bryant Park is also hosting picnic performances of New York City Opera’s full production of the perennial favorite, Puccini’s Tosca on May 31,
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June 1, August 23 and 24, at 7 pm. (New York City Opera: Puccini Celebration).).
The festivities, sponsored by Bank of America, continue at Bryant Park all summer long, from June 6 to September 13 is an amazing series of dance, music, theater, movies, plus eateries, shops and a carousel. (https://bryantpark. org/activities/picnic-performances for schedule).
The Hudson River Greenway is a whole destination in itself, with every imaginable sport (tennis, pickleball, basketball, kayaking), fabulous eateries, even a sand beach at Gansevoort Peninsula, plus along the way, historic and cultural places like the monument to the Irish famine, the Museum of Jewish Heritage, the Whitney Museum, Battery Park and ferry access to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, plus concerts such at two venues within the enchanting “Little Island.” See the full events calendar, https://hudsonriverpark.org/, https://hudsonriverpark.org/the-park/ piers-and-places/
From June through September, Little Island presents a series of all new work across dance, music, theater and opera in the Amph ($25, tickets and schedule, https://www.littleislandtickets. com/). In addition, there are free concerts Wednesday-Sunday in the Glade.
New York City has been named the most cultural city in the USA. Here’s what’s of note happening this summer, compiled by the New York City Tourism + Conventions, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau:
Through July 28, 2024, The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism, an exhibition exploring how Black artists portrayed everyday modern life during the 1920s–40s in Harlem and across the United States amid the Great Migration. Featuring
160 works including painting, sculpture, photography, film and ephemera, it’s the first art museum survey of its kind in New York City since 1987.
The Whitney Museum of American Art has unveiled the roster for Whitney Biennial 2024: Even Better Than the Real Thing, featuring 69 artists and two collectives. This edition marks the 81st installment of the museum’s esteemed exhibition series, the longest-running survey of American art. The program is now open and runs through August 11, 2024. Beginning September 25, 2024, The Whitney will unveil Edges of Ailey, a comprehensive exhibition celebrating the life and impact of American dancer Alvin Ailey, featuring daily performances, workshops and a diverse range of artworks and archival materials.
Experience a surreal journey inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland at the Bronx’s New York Botanical Garden, with Wonderland: Curious Nature, from May 18–October 27. Follow iconic characters through whimsical scenes in the garden and explore imaginative horticultural displays inside the Haupt Conservatory, featuring installations from renowned artists including Yoko Ono, Alyson Shotz and Abelardo Morell.
A tribute to Ming Dynasty architecture, the New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden in Staten Island—one of just two authentic classical outdoor Chinese gardens in the US—is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Crafted in Suzhou, China, its elements include roof tiles, pavilions and bridges. Inspired by ancient poetry and paintings, the garden features magnificent rock formations resembling mountains. Visitors can explore pavilions, a bamboo forest path, waterfalls and a koi-filled pond.
The Morgan Library & Museum, a repository of fabulous documents which is marking 100 years since its establishment as a public institution by Jack Mor-
gan, is exhibiting Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature and Walton Ford: Birds and Beasts of the Studio. The next exhibition in the campaign will be Liberty to the Imagination: Drawings from the Eveillard Gift, on view beginning June 7.
Since its inception in 1824, the Brooklyn Museum has become a global cultural center, driven by the innovative spirit of its borough. As it celebrates two centuries of groundbreaking initiatives, the museum invites audiences to explore special exhibitions and events showcasing its vibrant artistic community. Highlights include the launch of immersive exhibitions like Solid Gold and Brooklyn Made Notably, the museum boasts an in-residence composer, Niles Luther, who scores music for various exhibitions and artwork on-site, making it the only museum in the United States to offer such an immersive experience. Visitors can expect a year of discovery and celebration in honor of its bicentennial—kicking off with a 200th Birthday Bash on October 5.
A destination that takes you to other worlds, Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation at the American Museum of Natural History offers fabulous innovative exhibitions. Admission by timed entry, reserved online. Open daily, 10 am–5:30 pm. American Museum of Natural History,200 Central Park West, 212-7695606, amnh.org
The Jackie Robinson Museum commemorates the groundbreaking contributions of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play Major League Baseball and one of the most celebrated baseball players of all time. Robinson’s legacy extends far beyond the baseball diamond, as he also made significant strides in civil rights, economic empowerment and social justice. From now through December 31, 2024, the museum is offering a free self-guided walking tour, Jackie Robinson’s Harlem, for visitors looking to dive deeper into Robinson’s connection to the neighborhood.
While I don’t believe in superfoods, I do think there are foods we should choose more often to include in our diet, including berries, avocadoes, leafy greens, pomegranates, salmon and whole grains such as quinoa.
A recent study, albeit small, highlights the power of adding
strawberries to our plate. New research in the journal Nutrients found that eating 2 1/2 cups of fresh strawberries daily for a month lowered participants LDL (bad) cholesterol, blood glucose and insulin resistance.
The study was conducted at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. The 14-week randomized, controlled crossover study assigned 33 adults with metabolic syndrome features (abdominal obesity and elevated blood cholesterol) to one of three phases. The phases included a control powder beverage, a low dose of 13 grams freeze-dried strawberry powder (equal to one serving of fresh strawber-
If Summer in the City starts with the Museum Mile Festival, for me, the end of New York’s summer comes with the US Open Tennis Championships, the fourth and final Grand Slam tournament of the year. The tournament dates back to 1881, and since 1978, the tournament has found its home at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens’ Flushing Meadows Corona Park, a magnet for the best tennis talent worldwide such as reigning champions Coco Gauff, Novak Djokovic, Diede de Groot and Alfie Hewett. The tournament takes place August 26–September 8, 2024. Insiders tip: the week before, it is free to watch the thrilling play of the qualifiers’ tournament, and see the tennis stars practice.
New York City Borough Pass, Citywide: a new sightseeing pass designed to showcase the beauty of the neighborhoods and cultures across all five boroughs. The pass features a diverse roster of popular attractions, museums, performing arts venues, including the Alice Austen House Museum, MoMA PS1, New York Botanical Garden, Van Cortlandt House Museum, Staten Island Children’s Museum. 9888-921-5333, https://www.nycboroughpass.com/)
The Go City Pass for New York City offers 100 different options in all five boroughs. For example, the two-day all inclusive pass, giving access to as much as you want/can do from among 105 attractions is $134 – regardless of how much the actual attractions charge (GoCity.com, 800 887 9103).
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ries) and a high dose of 32 grams freezedried strawberry powder (equal to 2 1/2 servings of fresh strawberries). Participants were instructed to follow their usual diet and lifestyle while refraining from eating other berries throughout the study. Data was collected at the beginning and end of each four-week phase.
Researchers found the highest dose of strawberries had the biggest effect on fasting insulin, insulin resistance and lipid particle profiles in adults with obesity.
The authors credit the fiber, phytosterols and polyphenols found in strawberries for the favorable outcomes.
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Walking through my public library recently I was struck by the number of good stories those shelves contained. Tall stacks of fiction and non-fiction books were sitting there waiting for library patrons to simply pick them up and start reading.
Sometimes I don’t know where to start and on other days I’ve got a specific book in mind so I make a beeline to that section. If I’m not sure where to go, I ask the librarian.
As a kid, once I understood the Dewey Decimal System I had a field day finding the books that interested me. I was proud of the fact that I could go to the school library or public library and find a non-fiction book I wanted to read whether it was about the moon and the sun (planets and the solar system - 523.41-523.48, with the exception of earth, which is 525), flowers, plants and trees (botany - 580) and so on. Interested in dinosaurs? Look under 567.9. Books opened up a whole new world to me.
As an adult I discovered that as much as I enjoy reading non-fiction, I
feeling drawn in by: “My name is Asher Lev, the Asher Lev, about whom you have read in newspapers and magazines, about whom you talk so much at your dinner affairs and cocktail parties ...”
The book, published in 1972, is a coming-of-age story about a Hasidic Jewish boy named Asher Lev who is a talented artist but struggles to reconcile his artistic ambitions with his religious upbringing.
In high school I was fortunate to have librarians and English teachers who loved what they did and who had a way of imparting their love of reading and literature to their students. Majoring in accounting during my first year of college in Connecticut, by sophomore year my major was English.
Not only could my American literature and English literature teachers talk about books but they could easily define plots, themes, characters, symbolism, syntax, the effective use of alliteration and more. They noted the elements of a story have to include characters, setting, plot and conflict but there’s more to a good story than that.
like reading fiction even more. I appreciate the fact that it takes a certain knack for the author to write a story that’s compelling - one that draws the reader in and wants them to keep reading until the story is finished.
A key to drawing readers into a fiction book is a great opening line. I remember reading “My Name Is Asher Lev” by Chaim Potok in high school after my friend recommended it and
Those things were pretty straightforward then they explained point of view which can be a bit trickier. Having to figure out who the narrator is in a particular chapter keeps us readers on our toes. William Faulkner is a good example of someone who used different points of view in the same book. Faulkner’s “The Sound and the Fury,” published in 1929, details the destruction and downfall of the Compson fam-
ily from four different points of view. Another name for different points of view is “multivocal narration” where various voices or perspectives narrate different parts of a story.
Irony, a situation in which there is a contrast between expectation and reality, is another literary device in literature. There can be verbal irony, dramatic irony and situational irony. Things sometimes are not what they appear to be and as readers, we get to guess the truth.
Foreshadowing is a literary device that alludes to a later point in the story. For example, if a character mentions offhandedly that bad things always happen to them in autumn, then the observant reader will be alert when the leaves in the story begin to fall.
A good example is in “Little Red Riding Hood” the fairy tale, where the mother is concerned for her daughter’s safety. Her concern foreshadows the appearance of the big bad wolf.
In the first chapter of the first book, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” published in 1998, Professor McGonagall’s prediction vividly foreshadows the significance of Harry’s character in J.K. Rowling’s series. McGonagall says:
“He’ll be famous - a legend - I wouldn’t be surprised if today was known as Harry Potter Day in the future - there will be books written about Harryevery child in our world will know his name!”
Many English teachers talk about
“story structure” and spend time analyzing why a novel or short story works.
As an English major I’ve spent many hours breaking down a story to see how the author leads up to the climax of the story. When a new book comes out that interest me, I enjoy getting comfy with the novel or my kindle and getting lost in the story. I may go back later and analyze how it worked or why it worked but reading is fun - great stories hold our imaginations and the characters seem to come alive on the pages.
In high school my teachers would encourage us to think of writing a beginning, a middle and an end for essays or reports. That was a good tip but authors of novels think of a lot more than that. Great stories can be complicated - there may be stories within a story - but in the end it should seem effortless. That’s what good writing is all about.
Stephen King has many page turners. His 1981 novel “Cujo” starts out: “Once upon a time, not so long ago, a monster came to the small town of Castle Rock, Maine.” And so the story goes about a once friendly St. Bernard. A recent page turner of a novel? “The Housemaid” by Freida McFadden was published in 2023 and I liked it a lot. The book is a thriller with lots of twists and turns to the plot.
There’s nothing like a good story to capture the imagination - and there is nothing like a good page turner that you just can’t put down.
In a recent survey I conducted, my readers gave the Social Security Administration outstanding marks for the services they provide. Still, that doesn’t mean that no one encounters any problems dealing with them.
I bring this up again because, despite the survey results, I continue to hear from readers who tell me that they contacted the SSA with the intention of filing for Social Security benefits of one kind or another and then were either told they were not eligible for any benefits or were otherwise talked out of filing.
Of course, sometimes that is good advice. For example, if you are 62 years old and still working full time and making $75,000 per year, and you call the SSA to file for retirement benefits, the rep would be correct in telling you that you simply are not eligible for benefits until you retire or reach your full retirement age, whichever comes first.
Or if you are a 58-year-old woman whose husband has died, and you call the SSA to file for widow’s benefits, they should tell you that, unless you are disabled or have a minor child in your care, you must be at least 60 years old before you can get such benefits.
But sometimes the circumstances are not so cut and dried. So let me repeat something I’ve said in past columns: If you think you could be eligible for Social Security benefits, you have every right to file for them. Whenever there is any doubt about your eligibility, always insist on filing a claim.
By doing so, you accomplish two things. No. 1: You will get a legal decision about your eligibility for benefits, and not just one Social Security clerk’s opinion (or for that matter, one Social Security columnist’s opinion). And No. 2: You will have appeal rights. In other words, if your claim is denied, and you still are not satisfied, you can ask that your claim be reviewed. In theory, you could even take it all the way to the Supreme Court if you wanted to! That’s a little far-fetched, but the basic point is valid. If a Social Security representative says “no” and you walk away and later learn you were due benefits, you generally won’t be able to do anything about it but gripe -- and then file a claim with no retroactivity. But if you file a claim the first time, and it is denied, and you later prove your eligibility, you will get full retroactive benefits to the date you filed the claim.
The overall message is: Always demand to file a claim for benefits if you think you might be due them -- no matter what a Social Security agent tells you. And especially do so if you get different answers from different SSA representatives. (Sadly, I hear the latter complaint far too often from far too many of my readers.) Now here are some questions from readers that illustrate what I am talking about.
Q. I am 68 years old and get a small Social Security retirement check. My first husband and I were married for 30 years. But it was an abusive relationship and I divorced him about five years ago. Three years ago, I married a wonderful man. But sadly, he died last month. When I called the Social Security office to file for widow’s benefits, the clerk told me we had to be married at least 10 years, so she said I wasn’t due anything. She helped me file for the $255 death benefit, and that’s all I got. But something I read in one of your recent columns leads me to think I should be getting widow’s benefits. What should I do?
A. Unless I am missing some of the facts, you were given bum advice by the Social Security rep. The 10-year duration of marriage rule applies only to divorced spouses. So, assuming your second husband’s benefit rate was more than you are getting on your own, it sure sounds to me like you are due widow’s benefits. You should call the SSA back and immediately file a claim.
Q. I am 62 years old. I called Social Security’s 800 number and told them I wanted to file for my Social Security benefits. I run my own business, but I plan to turn it over to my wife and pay myself a salary of $22,000 per year so I will be under the Social Security earnings limit and thus eligible for my monthly checks. The telephone rep I talked to told me I was eligible for benefits, and she set me up for a phone interview with someone at my local Social Security office. But when the local office representative called me, he said I was not eligible for benefits and terminated the interview. Do I have any recourse?
A: Well, you are treading a fine Social Security eligibility line. In the past, the rules were pretty stringent. You would not have been able to simply turn the business over to your wife on paper and pay yourself a minimal salary and then expect to collect Social Security retirement benefits. But recently, SSA has eased up on these rules, and now you may be eligible. Again, the only way you will find out for sure is to file a claim and get a legal decision.
Q: I am 89 years old. My husband was 92 when he died several months ago. His benefit was higher than mine. So I thought when he died, I should get bumped up to his rate. But when I called and talked to a Social Security agent, he told me that because my benefit was more than half of my husband’s benefit, I was not due anything extra. Was he right?
A: It sure doesn’t sound right to me. If your husband was still alive, what the SSA rep told you might make sense. But now that you are a widow, it sure doesn’t. I suggest you call the SSA back and do what I’ve said over and over again in this col-
umn: Insist on filing a claim for widow’s 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. Or you can send him an email at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.
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I appreciate Memorial Day and what it has meant to me. The ability to do whatever I want, with our freedoms in an unobstructed environment because of the current and past sacrifices of lives and limbs of so many before me. So, do you want to be a homeowner to build your future wealth? That concept is surely universal for most families and individuals who desire to be in an ownership position. The majority would prefer not to have to rent for any length of time; especially providing their landlords their hard-earned dollars to pay down their mortgages (instead of their own), increase their wealth, give them all the tax deductions, and most important, the power not to have to renew your lease for any reason.
The $64,000 question is what are you willing to do to make that goal come to fruition? How can you save more money regularly to make your dream of homeownership come true? The name of the game is called “Sacrifice.” The first thing you can do is stop eating out completely. Cut back on buying clothes and find alternative ways to purchase what you need to save as much as possible. Buy less meat and consume alternative foods high in protein, e.g. beans and legumes. Some activities that will benefit your savings goal are taking walks, bicycling, and working out at home by canceling your gym membership (that’s what I did, as I have already been a homeowner for 31 years) and doing as many activities at home. Think of whatever other activities you can do to squirrel away your money for your down payment. So many of us are spoiled with conspicuous consumption as this is, unfortunately, what our economy is based on and dependent upon.
Games on a handheld device or computer for the children will go a long way in keeping them occupied. However, the games my children played way back when, growing up were Candyland, Battle Ship, Monopoly, and Scrabble. Before computers and computer games, having fun with hide and seek, tag, duck, duck, goose, hopscotch, baseball and football, and street hock-
ey was the norm. Being outdoors and playing these games and activities kept our children healthier and in a much better and more positive mindset from what we are experiencing today. They even used my pogo stick (do you know what that is?) that I was given over 25 years before.
BY PHILIP A. RAICES
There are so many alternative activities to spending money that are free and cost you nothing; time that is well spent with your family or significant other in strengthening your bonds. We have been deficient in our social connections since the COVID19 pandemic, and today have caused major problems. Depression and suicides have increased dramatically, far beyond what would be considered normal, especially among our teens. These sad situations show that we need more involvement in personal connections than ever before. Indirectly, sacrificing money spent, over time doing less costly things, will help in your purchasing goal. Whether it is a house, HOA, condo, or coop, homeownership is within reach if you need and want it badly enough. So, ask yourself, how badly do you want it? Over the last 11 years, multitudes of people have left NYS for other states as another option to afford a home or greater opportunities; my webmaster left a few years ago, relocating to North Carolina as he could live anywhere being self-employed.
But another consideration is starting a side hustle to earn additional income or a second or third part-time/ full-time job that will add to your savings for that elusive but attainable dream of homeownership. It is easy to complain about the high interest rates and prices, but that doesn’t solve your issue of how to succeed in purchasing a home here in Long Island or elsewhere. Today, you may be experiencing unfortunate circumstances and a state of affairs and whining, grumbling, and moaning about your plight or trying to figure out what to do about your
predicament and position. Most don’t like to be in, what I call the “uncomfortable zone,” because it isn’t a safe and easy place to be. However, it is where effort, discipline, and sacrifice are required to be successful. Recently, I saw and heard a clip on Instagram by George Clooney, and he said, and I quote, “I never learned anything from my successes but learned everything from my failures.” This is where the biggest strides can be made. It isn’t a popular place that people seek or learn from, but it is where your greatest future improvements and successes can be made.
You have to ask yourself one question, “how bad do I want to be a homeowner?” Am I willing to sacrifice my time and provide the effort and discipline to do what needs to be done, to gain that “American Dream” of homeownership? I know what I had to do back then, but that isn’t relevant to anyone else. You have to look in the mirror and ask yourself, what am I willing to do to get where I want and need to be in the homeownership game? Some will stay and have a positive outcome and those that will decide to leave to other states for an easier way of life; but the choice is yours. However, irreparable harm to NYS with the continued brain drain and loss of our population. It will come back to haunt everyone financially, as even higher taxes and the increase in the cost of living will continue unabated; or will our state and federal government come to our assistance in determining what they can do to decrease their expenses and costs running our government much more efficiently or will they continue to exacerbate the problem by contributing to making things more and more expensive? Only time will tell.
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The bottom line is, for those want to reduce their risk of diabetes and cardiovascular difficulties, strawberries may be a food to include more often.
Q: I want to eat less sugar, but I seem to have cravings for sweets.
A: Transform your relationship with the sweet stuff, and you’ll reap benefits of better sleep, more energy and a healthier you. Get started with a plan. Find a pleasurable activity so sugar isn’t the only pleasure in your day. Try adding other foods besides sugar such as fruit on your cereal or oatmeal or vanilla in your tea. Read labels to find out how much added
sugar is in the foods you eat. Can you find a Greek yogurt or peanut butter with less sugar? Sugar is also in many of the sweet alcoholic drinks like margaritas. Try cutting back. And eat mindfully -- being fully aware and appreciating every bite. Try the three-bite rule for a dessert. Have three bites, and give the rest to a friend. Most of us are satisfied with the first three bites.
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It all started about nearly 15 years ago when I had a conversation with a friend who’d recently taken up the hobby of home coffee roasting. The motivation? First, quality and taste, but also to cut the high cost of quality coffee by at least half. That was enough to get my attention and all I needed to become equally enthusiastic.
Today, I’m going to walk you through the entire process I used to get started. Because the coffee beans must get hot enough to burn off the chaff that surrounds each bean, roasting coffee produces a lot of smoke. While I know some people roast indoors, I do not recommend it because it’s going to send your smoke alarms into a tizzy and smoke up the house. More than that, you will be roasting at such a high temperature, setting a fire becomes all too possible. So, where to roast? Outdoors. Or just inside an exterior entrance such as in the garage. Let wisdom be your guide.
thrift stores or even your garage. The machine needs to run at 1,200-1,500 watts. While you can still buy air poppers, newer models don’t get hot enough to roast the beans evenly.
-- Two metal mesh colanders.
-- Oven mitt.
-- Airtight container.
-- 1/2 cup green (raw) coffee beans.
Step 1: Measure out 1/2 cup green coffee beans and pour them into the air popper where you would normally pour the popcorn kernels. This is going to give you a net weight of 2 to 3 ounces of roasted coffee beans.
What you’ll need as a beginning roaster:
-- Air popcorn popper. You want an older model like West Bend Poppery or Poppery II. I found mine on eBay, which is a good source, or you can check yard sales,
Step 2: Turn on the air popper. Place the bowl in front of the machine, where the popped popcorn would exit, to catch the chaff. The beans will begin to swirl around in the machine, but don’t worry. They are not going to pop out the way popcorn would. In a few minutes as the machine gets hotter, you’ll see the beans begin to turn brown. Next, you’ll hear the beans starting to make a cracking sound. At the first crack, you will have reached “city roast,” which is a typically a light roast. The longer you let the beans roast from this point on, the darker the roast you will achieve. You will hear the beans popping and crack-
ing for several seconds. Then the sound will taper off. The next stage is when the beans start to sound more like Rice Krispies crackling in milk. This is called the “second crack” and signals that you have reached what is called a “full city” or dark roast. While the beans are roasting, you will see the chaff flying off either into the bowl or box, or into the air. This is normal and another reason you want to roast outdoors.
Step 3: The minute you have reached your desired roast, turn off the air popper very quickly, and pour the beans out of the popper into one of the colanders. Careful! The beans and the popper will be very hot.
Step 4: It’s important to air cool the beans very quickly so the roasting process ceases. To do this, pour them into one colander, shake them around, and then pour them into a second colander. Continue to toss the beans from one colander until the beans are just warm to the touch.
Step 5: Place the beans in a container that has a tight-fitting lid. However, do not apply the lid at this time. Freshly roasted beans must be allowed to “degas” for at least two hours, up to overnight, to achieve their full coffee flavor. If you were to grind and brew beans immediately upon roasting, you would be very disappointed. The beans are not ready to be ground and brewed until they have rested for at least a few hours, to allow them to develop to their peak of flavor. Would you like resources for green coffee beans as well as an overview of my own coffee roasting journey (I have grad-
uated several times to higher levels of home roasting)? I have posted all of this for you at EverydayCheapskate.com/ roasting.
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I could sit for hours reading all the clever, helpful, often already known tips, tricks and hacks my readers send to me. It makes me think, and more often than not silently ask myself, “Why didn’t I think of that?” And that proves once again that I have a very smart audience. Yes, you are!
This is a trick I learned from my mother for cleaning the glass on the fireplace insert that gets fouled with smoke and soot, becoming opaque so you cannot see and enjoy the flame. Spread newspaper down. Open the door. Take another wadded-up page of newspaper, wet it, dip it in the ashes and use it to clean the glass. This will remove everything from the glass without scratching or harming it in any way. Last step: Wad up one last piece of newspaper and use it to wipe away all of the crud and nastiness. It is quite amazing and the price is right. -- Lydia, Minnesota
I couldn’t afford one of those pricey cake savers for transporting cakes, so I went to the dollar store and bought the biggest plastic bowl I could find with a lid. I set the cake on the lid with a little frosting under the cake to hold it in place and then frosted it, and now I have an airtight cover by using the bowl over it! -- Mike, Florida
I have several boxes set up in the garage for our annual community garage sale. They are labeled: Toys, Clothes, Housewares and Misc. I keep a package of price stickers and a pen handy. Every time I put one thing into a sale box, I price it. Then on the sale day, I simply open the boxes and set things out for display.
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NO-MESS DEVILED EGGS
When I make deviled eggs, I place the cooked egg yolks into a large zip-type bag, along with the rest of the filling ingredients. I then knead the mixture with my hands to combine (the kids love doing that part because it feels funny). I carefully snip the bottom corner off the ziptype bag and pipe the filling into the egg whites. Toss the bag, and cleanup is com-
plete. -- Donna, Montana COVER THE WINDOWS
Drapes, blinds and shades are all very effective in reflecting the heat of the sun. Opt for those that are white and they’ll do an even better job. But they won’t do a lot of good unless you draw and lower the window coverings early in the morning before the house can heat up. -- Doug, Idaho
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Week of June 2-8, 2024
I began my stargazing adventures many decades ago, in a small city between Philadelphia and New York. Sure, we had city lights back then -- I’m not that old -- but the sky seemed remarkable. At least I thought it was until I spent my first night in a truly dark location.
It was in March 1986. I was co-leading a group to see Halley’s Comet from the Pinacate Mountains of Mexico. The comet wasn’t to rise until the pre-dawn hours, so some of us lay down on our sleeping bags and caught some shuteye.
I recall waking up early and, looking down onto the desert sand, seeing my shadow. “Oh no!” I thought. “How could I have forgotten about the moon in the morning sky?”
When I turned around and looked skyward, however, there was no moon. It had been starlight that was casting my shadow onto the ground!
To say it was a stunning sight is an understatement. Anyone seeing such a sight would have surely said there were millions or billions of stars in the sky that morning. But, believe it or not, there were only a few thousand at most.
I suspect many of you who have seen such a sight would argue to the death that I don’t know what I’m talking about. So how can one ever be sure just how many stars are visible in a dark, nighttime sky? By
Roughly estimating the number of stars in the sky is easier than it seems.
counting them, of course.
Now before you call the authorities to have me committed, let me tell you I’ve done it, and it’s not
A Skort Is a Skort, ofBY TRACY BECKERMAN
For many years, I was really bothered by the notion of a skort It wasn’t so much the actual combination of a skirt and shorts, because in concept, it was a pretty good idea, especially for tennis or when you might happen to be in a place with big wind gusts and such.
No, the problem I had was with the name, “skort.”
It was right up there with spork (a spoon with fork tongs at the end). Here was another practical invention with a serious name problem ... certainly better than foon, though. Somehow skort and spork seemed like a crime against humanity. Or at least a crime against the dictionary.
Personally, I thought whoever came up with skort and spork should be tarred and feathered, or rather tarthered, for brevity’s sake.
Anyway, I had just sort of, kind of
gotten used to skorts when along came jorts -- jean shorts, particularly for men. I suppose the fashion industry thought more men would buy jean shorts if they had a cool name, but this was a major fail because:
1. Jorts isn’t a cool name.
2. There isn’t a guy on earth who would refer to his jean shorts as jorts.
Skirting the idea of skorts and jorts, I went to the department store to get a pair of jeans but could only find lots of pairs of jeggings. Jeggings, I was told by an obviously impatient young salesgirl in the jeans department, are a combination of jeans and leggings. Again, I didn’t have a problem with the concept, just the name.
“They look like jeans, but they feel like leggings,” she had insisted.
“Well, I look like 50, but I feel like 70,” I’d said to her. “What does that make me?”
“Old,” she’d replied.
as difficult as you might think. Try it the next time you find yourself under a clear, dark sky. The only tools you’ll need are a cardboard tube from a roll of bathroom tissue or kitchen towels, a pen, a notepad, perhaps a calculator. And, of course, a nice clear sky. Hold the tube up to your eye and aim it skyward. Count the stars you see within that field of view. Record the number on the notepad. Now do the same for seven other spots randomly scattered around the entire sky. When you’re finished, add all eight numbers together, and multiply that sum by 10.
That’s it. That’s a (very) rough estimate of the number of stars you can see with your eye from that location on that night. You’ll be shocked to discover there are only between 2,000 and 3,000. Yes, it may seem like millions or billions, but this is one of Mother Nature’s great deceptions. Just think about how little of the sky is actually taken up by those points of light we call stars; most of the sky is filled with dark space. Interestingly, if we could squeeze all the stars we see together to form one single “star” in the sky, we’d find it would produce a light not much brighter than the planet Venus reflects to our eyes.
If you’d like to see the devastating effect that light pollution has on our view of the universe, try this experiment by looking into your own neighborhood sky. I think you’ll be equally shocked!
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Not wanting to make too much of a big deal about this, I tried on a pair without saying the name and discovered that a legging by any other name is still a legging and still did not look good around my cankles
Curious as to how this all became a thing, I wondered if it actually began with brunch. Someone came up with the idea of combining breakfast and lunch, and it took, both in name and concept. I’m actually OK with the word brunch, and think it is infinitely better than the alternative lunchfast.
But then the dog people jumped on the bandwagon; instead of simply calling their mixed breed dogs “mutts,” they went all fancy. Now we have oodles and oodles of schnockers and poogles.
Meanwhile, someone decided to take it all one step further this spring and came up with yet another fashion combination.
“I’m looking for a lightweight,
Calling all College students!
button-down jacket,” I said to another salesgirl at the same store where I didn’t get the jeggings.
“Oh, we have some great shackets,” she said. I gave her a blank stare.
“What’s a shacket?” I dared to ask.
“It’s a combination of a shirt and a jacket. It’s heavier than a shirt but lighter than a jacket.” She whipped an item off the rack and held it up for me to inspect.
“Shacket!” she exclaimed triumphantly. “Isn’t it great?”
“Yes,” I replied dully. “Fab-tastic.”
Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller, “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com.
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Seafood is a healthy addition to any diet. Seafood, whether it’s fish, mollusks or crustaceans, tends to be lower in calories and saturated fat than meat- or poultry-based protein sources, and
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1 pound cooked shrimp, tails removed 1⁄4 cup panko breadcrumbs
For the Honey Lemon Aioli: 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
1. Place the shrimp in a food processor, and pulse on and off until coarsely chopped. Add the breadcrumbs, bell pepper, chives, egg, 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, and 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper, and pulse on and off until blended; you should be able to squeeze a small amount of the mixture and it will hold its shape.
it may be rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Shrimp, in particular, is a type of seafood that many people enjoy because it’s not as fishy as other offerings. Shrimp can be cooked
1⁄4 cup diced red bell pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, plus more for serving 1 large egg
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon honey
in various ways, but grounding shrimp into patties gives an interesting spin. Try “Shrimp Cakes with Honey Lemon Aioli” from “30-Minute Meal Prep” (Sourcebooks) by Robin Miller.
Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon zest
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp patties, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
4. To make the aioli, whisk together all the ingredients until blended. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
2. Form the mixture into four patties, each about 1-inch thick.
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5. Spoon the lemon aioli over the shrimp cakes, and top with fresh chives.
Note: The shrimp cakes can be assembled and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before cooking. The aioli can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
The Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus will present “Jukebox Saturday Night,” featuring the greatest hits of all time from the glory days of vinyl from the 1950s through the turn of the 21st century. Showtime is 8 p.m. on Friday, June 7 at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, 50 Cathedral Ave., Garden City. $25; tickets available online at ligmc.org/concerts & at the door.
“As the men of LIGMC delved into this season’s set list, one word seemed to tie it all together, and ‘fun’ was the word,” said LIGMC Artistic Director Jeanette Cooper. “Whether it was one of their favorite classics or a new song that captured their attention, there’s no doubt that everyone is having a blast preparing. All this hard work is leading up to a night of music that will have you sing -
ing along and tapping your toes to the music of our ‘Jukebox Saturday Night’ concerts!”
“For the last 16 years, LIGMC has used the universal language of music to bring the LGBTQ+ community together, spread joy, and promote understanding. Being named Community Grand Marshal of Long Island Pride 2024 is a tremendous honor for our members and a gratify -
ing recognition of all who made this day possible,” said Bill McCarthy, President of the LIGMC Board of Directors. “Our ‘Jukebox Saturday Night’ concerts are sure to be a fitting and joyful continuation of this proud tradition, and we can’t wait for opening night so you can enjoy the show right along with us.”
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ed no less, should be of concern to the entire village. The State of New York, Department of State, Committee on Open Government, clearly states “A series of communications between individual members and among the members which results in a collective decision, however, or a meeting or vote held by means of a telephone conference, by mail or e-mail, in our opinion, is inconsistent with law”.
Village Counsel should sit down Trustee Muldoon, and the other Alliance POA trustees, and explain how the Open Meetings Law works before the Village gets in real trouble. And if the new Alliance POA BOT members are going to continue to ignore resident input at the BOT Meetings, they should at least make some attempt to disguise it. Ending each sentence with “God Bless America” and “We have a beautiful village” does not negate the circumvention of the Open Meetings Law or the serious consequences should someone challenge this Boards behavior in court.
Donald MacLeod Legal Committee qualifications?
To the Editor:
My husband and I try to attend as many BOT meetings as we can–either in person or on Zoom. At the May 9 BOT meeting, it was proposed that Trustee Bruce Torino be made a member of the Legal Committee.
When the motion was made, Trustee and Deputy Mayor Bruce Chester spoke up. He made an impassioned plea against the motion by reminding the Board and the audience that Trustee Torino never denied helping former Mayor Veneziale write an unauthorized letter using outdated Village stationery to then-Trustee Mary Carter Flanagan’s employer, hoping it would prevent her from running for Mayor, nor did Trustee Torino condemn the action. At a later BOT meeting, Trustee Chester addressed Trustee Torino: I’m curious if you were involved in writing the letter. In response Trustee Torino answered, “You will remain curious.” Trustee Chester further reminded the BOT and attendees of legal action taken against the village by Trustee Torino’s son regarding being replaced on the Ethics Committee, a legal action that was ultimately dismissed.
Finally, and unbelievably, Trustee Chester referenced a campaign ad in which Trustee Torino claimed that he and then-Mayor Veneziale negotiated with the LIRR for the enhanced landscaping that was done along Merillon Avenue. Trustee Chester was incredulous, stating to Trustee Torino, “You were not even on the Board” and produced a copy of the false campaign ad as well as a letter from Joseph Macy, the attorney for the Village in the nego-
tiations with the LIRR, who thanked former Mayor Veneziale, Tom O’Brien, and Bruce Chester for the successful negotiations.
Despite these glaring issues, Trustees Courtney, Finneran, Harrington, Muldoon, and Tai voted to put Trustee Torino on the Legal Committee. I’m disappointed that the new majority-Board saw fit to overlook these controversies. In my opinion, demonstrated good judgement and unquestionable ethics are qualifications for the Legal Committee, not the length of one’s legal career.
In closing, I encourage all Village residents to attend or view the recordings of our village BOT meetings and to make your own assessment of the actions of our elected officials. We should all “remain curious” and then call it as we see it.
Lynn Krug
It is not 61%
To the Editor:
Note: This is an open letter to G.C. Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan
Ever since the October 2023 Opinion Poll results became known, you have regularly referred to the poll as a clear “victory” for those residents who favor full or partial preservation of the Main Building at St. Paul’s. Implied in your conclusion is a 100% rejection of full demolition of the structure. In other words, demolition is now “off the table.” In effect, you have used your bully-pulpit to promote a victory for preservation. In fact, during the campaign prior to the October 2023 poll you acknowledged that it was okay with you that the ballot was stacked in favor of preservation. Other Trustees agreed.
In my view, and those of many residents, your analysis is bogus, and in fact mathematically incorrect. Madam Mayor, in all fairness, you should cease stating that the 61% of the Poll participants, who voted for preservation, provided a clear opinion of all residents’ desires.
I say this because the wording printed on the ballot did not allow for separate choices between partial and full preservation. “Partial” could refer to a variety of choices such as a facade, of various designs, a small recreation center or keeping only the highly visible clock tower. In fact, in an informal poll, by the GCNews, facade won by a 2:1 margin over preservation. In addition, the BOT regularly referred to the poll as “non-binding” yet in the months after the poll the Board’s actions appear to be treating the poll as binding.
would correct what I view as a major deception by our Trustees in accepting the poll’s outcome which derived from the wording of the ballot.
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Hypothetically, the 61% should rightfully be split into two parts: partial and full preservation. If that calculation were made, that 61% for preservation would likely fall sharply to below a 50% majority -- and far from a preservation win. If we perform a “do-over” we
Furthermore, I am not certain if the ambiguous language of the ballot was intentional or accidental; but I am certain that if we do not correct the error -cancel the vote -- our Trustees will have committed a major disservice to G.C. residents. In a new ballot, with three choices: 1) full preservation, 2) part preservation, i.e, facade, or 3) complete demolition, none of those three would have a majority. For example, with 39% voting for demolition, the other 61% could divide, roughly say, 30% each, with no outright winner and demolition in first place.
So please Mayor Flanagan, no more quoting the 61% as the voice of the people. And no more marginalization of the demolition option. The October 2023 poll belongs in the garbage -- or the history book of failures.
Demolition should not be out of the picture. Perhaps the surveys in progress currently by our consultants, Brandstetter/Carroll, will be a valuable contribution to the real, more accurate wishes of G.C. residents. (See my comments in the postscript of this Letter.)
Political Challenges to Getting it Straight: Besides you, Mayor, three members of the BOT-- Mr. Muldoon, Mr. Torino and Ms. Harrington, have recently spoken strongly and openly that demolition should not be an option. Since, according to Board rules it takes a majority vote of the eight trustees to pass most proposed legislation -- with the mayor able to break any tie (4-4) vote,, political analysis says that demolition is a longshot, but I would not rule it out as the debate unfolds in the months and years ahead. Importantly, Garden City should show the world that our votes are reflective of strong majorities of the residents -- and NOT the views of a few biased Trustees presently dedicated to saving St. Paul’s -come Hell or high water.
P.S. To demonstrate the strong desire of one Trustee, Bruce Toriino, to save the entire St. Paul’s building, I hereby quote him from Item #3 on the formal Agenda of the Board meeting of May 23, 2024 stating the resolution he proposed: “BCI (Brandstetter, Carroll, Inc. ) shall not send any survey, correspondence, or communication to the residents without the express approval by Resolution of the Board. There will be no mention of demolition or construction of the St. Paul’s building in any survey, correspondence, report or communication by BCI.”
So much for government by the people; and Trustee Torino’s resolution borders on censorship, and perhaps fear of a victory for demolition. Interestingly, during the Board’s discussion of #3 on the May 23rd Formal Agenda, part of
Trustee Torino’s Resolution, quoted above, was stricken and then approved by the full Board, as follows: beginning with the words “There will be no mention of demolition or construction etc....”
George M. Salem
Abatement vs. the Environment
To the Editor:
It would appear that the BOT is trying to engage any outside consultant who will formally confirm and substantiate their recommendations regarding the future reuse of St. Paul’s even though we have spent millions of dollars for past studies that don’t seem to conform with their present agenda. Let me first start by stating the regulatory compliance, and what that entails, on the St. Paul’s building to make it safe and habitable for public use. State and federal regulations hold building owners and employers responsible for protecting employees, occupants, and outside contractors from exposure to asbestos and other contaminants and to protect owners from future liabilities, which is us, the residents of Garden City. Asbestos, mold, lead paint and lead dust, naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) along with any other contaminants related to public safety must be conducted and tested along with operation and maintenance plans to maintain compliance.
Let me begin by tackling asbestos. Before beginning any renovation, demolition, abatement, or other activity that could impact suspect material, an on-site evaluation must be completed by a certified asbestos inspection professional. This inspection is required by federal rules and regulations set forth by OSHA and the US EPA, as well as many state regulations, and even some local codes. Asbestos testing involves a thorough inspection of the affected building space, inventory of suspect material, bulk sample extraction, laboratory analysis, recommendations, and survey reporting. There is always the potential for concealed suspect material to be present within the enclosed walls, floors, ceilings, roofing, thermal insulation, fireproofing, and mechanical spaces. This must be considered when it comes time to plan for abatement or demolition work.
Next up is the dangers of lead paint. Lead paint which is throughout the building poses a danger to everyone but especially young children and should be removed thoroughly and safely by a licensed lead paint abatement service. If exposed to lead paint chips and/or lead dust, it can lead to permanent brain damage. Children in their early developmental stages are at even higher risk for lead poisoning. Lead paint is particularly prone to chipping and flaking as it ages and if ingested can cause serious internal injuries as well. Because of the
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aforementioned dangers of lead paint in residential, commercial, and government properties, landlords and property owners can be charged with violations and levied heavy fines if lead paint is not safely and thoroughly removed.
Mold remediation is the term used to describe all the processes involved in eliminating harmful mold growth. It includes mold testing, removal, demolition, sanitizing, containment, and full cleaning depending on the type, location, and severity. Most mold remediation specialists can charge between $13 to $28, or even higher, a square foot to effectively remediate the problem. Generally, mold cleanup entails removing water-damaged mold-infested materials, cleaning and disinfecting walls, and floors, and by removing drywall and studs if mold damage is extensive. Finishing involves vacuuming with a HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filtration system.
Just a note; because dead vermin were found in the building that would mean that the Nassau County Health Department would have to fully inspect the entire structure before, during, and at completion of any renovation before any public use could be authorized.
It would seem from the viewpoint of the preservationists that St. Paul’s is in great shape and would stand for many years to come, as long as you overlook all its shortcomings. To say that a good cleaning, drying out, dusting, some minor repairs, and a little paint will produce a so-called move-in condition building is grossly overstated. What it truly needs is going to take a lot of time, expertise, patience, and a boatload of money.
Bob Orosz
To the Editor:
The formation of a Board of Trustee St. Paul’s Advisory Committee at the last Board of Trustees meeting will help bring continuity to any St. Paul’s project moving forward over the ensuing changes in village administrations. Bravo!
To the Editor:
After reading Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sinha’s response to Mr. Corrao, as a parent and concerned resident, I am writing to bring to your attention the concerning state of education in our district. As Mr. Corrao correctly pointed out, instructional issues in general education and the propagation of educational fallacies have led to an increased need for special education referrals and services. This has created a triad of failure within our current school system.
The Problem :
General education students are at high risk of falling through the cracks, not meeting NYSED expected ELA grade level standards, and needing increased in-school support or private tutoring. Those with special education needs are at heightened risk in a system spread thin by the after effects of COVID and the increased need to fill gaps left by students who were unable to master the general education grade level curriculum standards.
NYSED 2023 ELA Assessment Data for GCUFSD grades 3-8 indicates that 663 students (26%) are not proficient in their respective ELA grade level standard expectations. Astonishingly, 32% of our 5th grade students and 30% of 6th grade students are not proficient. The 2022 data also shows 26% of students did not meet proficiency standards and the same is true and remains consistent for pre-covid years: 2018-2019 data also shows 26% fail to reach proficiency standards. https://data.nysed. gov/essa.php?instid=800000049449&year=2023&createreport=1&38ELA=1
The Root Cause:
The contributing factors to these problems are not the fault of teachers, but rather involve the perpetuation of ineffective instructional methods and programs. Specifically, the district’s use of balanced literacy programs, such as Fountas & Pinnell (F&P) and Lucy Calkins’, Columbia’s Teachers’s
College (TC) Units of Study / Reading and Writing Workshop Model, which are not supported by scientific evidence and were recently abandoned by the same Columbia University that supported and pushed the programming for so long. These curriculum programs and materials were implemented at the direction of our former assistant superintendent of curriculum and have unfortunately and inexplicably remained in place even after he left the district. Even the perennially problem-plagued NYC Dept. Education has abandoned these programs yet Garden City clings to them.
Many of us have endured meetings where the district claims that Garden City adopts a “universal” and “comprehensive” method for reading instruction. However, in reality, it’s mostly a patchwork of outdated and debunked programs, with some phonics and phonological awareness peppered into the early grades.
Evidence-Based Practices:
There is a growing body of research that supports the use of evidence-based practices in reading instruction, such as structured literacy programs that emphasize methods that prioritize clear and systematic instruction covering essential literacy elements, encompassing foundational skills like decoding and spelling, as well as vocabulary, background knowledge which include the synthesis of advanced literacy abilities such as reading comprehension and written expression. These programs have been shown to be effective in improving reading outcomes and reducing the need for special education services. All of this, like Mr. Corrao argued, would help improve student outcomes, be fiscally most responsible and it would keep taxpayer costs at reasonable levels.
NYSED Guidelines:
NYSED has released guidelines for MTSS, which emphasizes the importance of using evidence-based practices in general education classrooms (considered “Tier 1“).
The district’s current MTSS plan does not adhere to these guidelines,
and instead uses ineffective programs and methods. Garden City’s MTSS plan enthusiastically promotes the utilization of the Teachers College Reader’s Writer’s Project and Fountas and Pinnell programs. Despite this, both programs have faced bans in most states and NYC due to their low success rates among the general population. This is part of what I believe Mr. Corrao meant when he said we were not catching enough problems early.
Data Analysis:
Objective data from NWEA tests shows that many students in general education classrooms are struggling to meet grade level standards. This is evident when more than 15% of students in general education classrooms need support due to risks of not meeting grade level expectations. Multidisciplinary studies have verified that over 95% of students can become skilled readers through well-crafted, evidence-based teaching methods provided by teachers trained to use structured literacy methods and programs.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, Mr. Corrao’s letter reflected accurate visceral reactions felt by many discouraged and frustrated parents in our district who feel they have no other choice but to seek costly legal assistance in order to help their children receive the meaningful education needed for academic and future success. I urge parents, the BOE, and the administration to take immediate action to address the problems facing our district’s education system. This includes implementing evidence-based with high gains practices in reading instruction, such as structured literacy programs, removal of disproven and misaligned Balanced Literacy programs and materials along with providing teacher training to support this needed shift. Additionally, the district should review and revise its MTSS plan to ensure that it is aligned with NYSED guidelines.
Garden City should be at the cutting edge of academic science, not managing the declines we see in the NYS statistics.
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generational Christian formation hour, on Sunday mornings throughout the program year. We opened the Dean’s Forum, which brings speakers from around the country and the world to engage in dialogue on diverse topics connected to our life of faith. We established the Center for Spiritual Imagination, which engages young and old alike in Christian contemplative practices that shape holy living. We increased our ministry presence on college campuses, in the Nassau County Correctional Center, and on the streets of Hempstead - forging new partnerships, training new volunteers, and connecting neighbors to life-changing ministries. We opened a Pet Ministry space to foster sacred relationships with beloved animals. We now welcome pets and humans alike to a new Neighborhood Mass every summer Sunday under a tent on the west lawn followed by refreshments (9:15am, come as you are!).
As the congregation expanded and revitalized ministries gained energy and participation, we were in a strong position to begin work on the buildings and grounds that support our mission. Accessibility was a high priority. We commissioned our architects to design a gothic elevator tower that would fit seamlessly into the cathedral fabric and make our glorious 19th century church accessible to as many members of the community as possible. This was a multi-year, multi-million-dollar project. It included the renovation of all cathedral bathrooms, installation of new electric and fiber-optic service throughout the building along with state-of-the-art improvements that cannot be seen, but allow for livestreaming of services, concerts, and events during and beyond the Covid-19 pandemic.
While attending to accessibility priorities, we were also underway on restoration work in the cathedral itself and
Richard Henry Roskell
Richard Henry “Richie” Roskell passed away peacefully at home on March 31st, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born in NYC on July 28th, 1933 to Charles Roskell and Marion Steers. Richie’s parents and brothers John Valentine (Anne) and Charles Roskell (Jean) predeceased him as did his nieces Diane Roskell, Marion Valentine and nephew Mark Valentine. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Noonan Roskell, his sons Michael (Deanna), Richard (Crystal), his grandsons Ryan, Patrick and Johnny, his
across the Cathedral Close. We re-seated the whole cathedral with new movable pews and chairs designed by Luke Hughes in London (the designer of the seating at Westminster Abbey). We re-built the cathedral’s world-class pipe organ, which remains the largest on Long Island. We fully restored the hand-carved marble high altar in cathedral apse, which is a treasure of Victorian stonework. We commissioned and fabricated new copper finials for the north and south porches of the cathedral which had been missing for over fifty years. We fully renovated and restored the interior of See House, the historic fourteen-bedroom Bishop’s Mansion which was subsequently featured in HBO’s the Gilded Age. We fully replaced the slate and copper roof on the Bishop’s Carriage House. We significantly redesigned the gardens, landscape, and driveway at the Deanery on 5th street, and much, much more.
In addition to the preservation and restoration of existing buildings, we acquired two historic properties in support of the cathedral’s ministry. 32 Cathedral Avenue belonged to the cathedral for over 100 years when it was sold several decades ago. We are delighted to have a well-maintained Apostle House back in the cathedral’s care. 59 3rd Street was the Betz family home for the entirety of its life until our stewardship of the building began before the pandemic. It has now been fully restored and houses clergy and retreatants as well as ministry spaces for all ages. We celebrated the 100th anniversary of the home’s construction last week with an open-house garden party. From the beginning of our planning process, improvement of the cathedral’s landscape was named as a significant priority. For practical reasons, the restoration and acquisition of buildings came before the restoration of our landscapes. In addition to our construction projects, we also had demolition to undertake.
Although Cathedral House was a beloved building, it had too many depression-era engineering flaws to make rehabilitation practical. The difficult decision was made to remove the building. Following demolition, we entered a multi-year agreement with the Long Island Rail Road to allow a new train bridge at Cherry Valley Avenue to be staged on cathedral property. Our agreement with the MTA/ LIRR significantly minimized disruption on several local roads. The completion of the train bridge project has also notably increased access for safety vehicles in the central section of the village as they are no longer delayed north-south by the grade-level railroad crossing on Cathedral Avenue. With the railroad project and pandemic disruptions now behind us, we are continuing with our landscape plans. Our once-in-several-generations vision will eventually replace a significant number of internal cathedral driveways with accessible stroll paths, atmospheric lighting, beautified entrances, and a new formal driveway/ellipse that will eliminate the need for ramps into the east end of the cathedral building. Our landscape improvement projects will remove nearly three acres of asphalt which will be returned to grassland and stroll paths.
For many years before my time as Dean, some cathedral driveways were being used as through streets by vehicular traffic as a matter of convenience. This was neither safe nor beneficial to our religious mission. Prior to the demolition of Cathedral House, our driveway abutting 6th street was permanently closed for safety as well as mission reasons. I am grateful to current members of the Garden City Traffic Commission and members of the Board of Trustees who voted in support of the cathedral’s stewardship and vision for our historic property. I look forward to working with the traffic commission to continue improving
nephews John (Eileen) and David (Jen) Valentine. Richie was a much-loved brother-in-law and uncle to the entire Noonan family.
He was greatly influenced growing up in the shadows of WW2 and in his family’s Navy footsteps, and as such, he was a proud member of the US Naval Reserves (USNR), Submarine Force in his 20’s and 30’s. Richie was also a proud member of the New York City Fire Department for 27 years and after his retirement, he worked at Roosevelt Savings Bank. He started his family in Brooklyn and moved to Stewart Manor in 1977 and then in 1983 to Rockville Centre, where the family resided for
pedestrian and vehicular safety on all village and county roads abutting cathedral property and I commend the commission on progress made to date.
The cathedral remains committed to keeping our sacred spaces open to residents as an expression of holy hospitality at the heart of the village. When Cornelia Clinch Stewart and Bishop Littlejohn agreed on details regarding the construction of our extraordinary church, residences, schools and open spaces along with the establishment of our congregation; they broke new ground for the church and the community they envisioned. They made Garden City the first Cathedral Town in America. This history and legacy which began in 1877 is alive and well today.
The Cathedral of the Incarnation is set apart as a House of Prayer for Long Island, from the Brooklyn Bridge to Montauk Point. Of all the church buildings and congregations across Long Island, there is only one with our historic mission and contemporary vibrancy. The stewardship of our common life is something that is taken very seriously by the Bishop of Long Island, along with the Dean and Chapter. We will continue to restore and maintain the historic fabric of our buildings and grounds as we expand our faith-based programming for families, children, veterans, college students, the homeless and incarcerated. And you are welcome to join us! There are many ways to worship, connect, grow, and serve at the cathedral. We welcome your participation. If you have never been to the cathedral (or have not been for some time), schedule a tour, come to mass, or call for an appointment with any member of the clergy. You are welcome here. For more information about the life and ministry of the cathedral, visit incarnationgc. org.
over 34 years. He moved to Garden City in 2017.
Aside from his family, Richie loved his animals and his boats. He was a former member of the Hewlett Point Yacht Club as well as the “Irish Day Workers” of Point Lookout. The family wants to thank Richie’s caregivers Eileen Howard, Kara Howard and Alex Boris for their loving and exceptional care of him for over five years.
A memorial service to celebrate Richie’ s life will be held on Thursday, June 6th, 10AM, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Garden City. Arrangements entrusted to Thomas A. Glynn & Son Funeral Home Rockville Centre, NY. Do
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!!!
This camp will be offered:
• August 5–9 from 9 a.m. to noon OR noon to 3 p.m.
• August 19–23 from 9 a.m. to noon OR noon to 3 p.m.
Classes will be held in St. Paul’s Cottages.
The cost of each 5 day, 3 hour camp is $225.
Your child may register for a full day and bring lunch at a cost of $325.
To register for this program please visit the Chess Wizards website at www. chesswizards.com.
The Garden City’s Department of Recreation and Parks will offer a spring continuation adult art class. This four class program will teach the beginner as well as the advanced student the art of painting portraits and landscapes/stilllife in pastel from photographs. Arleen Rueth Urban, the instructor for this program, is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America.
Classes will be held Fridays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The cost of this program will be $50. This class is open to adult residents who reside in the Inc. Village of Garden City. Classes are held in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall beginning Friday, May 31.
To register for this session please visit the Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. If you have a password, you may register online at gcreconline.gardencityny.net.
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: Cottage 110 (next to the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave.)
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.
Our topics are:
Week of July 8–11
Animation Flix
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
In this fast-paced class, you’ll create up to four new stop motion movies using different medium each day! Animate cars, film with green screen, and new for 2024 you create a 2D Mario movie, and more! *$35 Production fee included in the price of the camp. Flix emailed within a month after camp ends.
Action Stop Motion Flix
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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.
Animation & Action Stop Motion Flix- FULL DAY
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for the full day combo for a discount plus free lunch supervision! Please see both half day descriptions. Bring snacks, lunch, and drink. *$70 Production fee is included in the price for the camp. Flix emailed within a month after camp ends.
Week of August 5 – August 8
Live Action Flix
9:00 am to noon
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.
Lego Flix
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Bring Lego worlds to life! We provide Legos. You provide your imagination. Work in groups to create a Lego set with Lego characters for a stop-motion movie you’ll storyboard, shoot, and add voiceover too. *$35 Production fee included in the price of the camp. Flix emailed within a month after camp ends.
Live Action & Lego Flix- FULL DAY
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for the full day combo for a discount plus free lunch supervision!
Please see both half day descriptions. Bring snacks, lunch, and drink. *$70 Production fee is included in the price
for the camp. Flix emailed within a month after camp ends.
To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Checks only please, made payable to Incrediflix.
Gear Up for a Fun Filled Summer at the Garden City Pool
Garden City Recreation and Parks is thrilled for another exciting summer at the Garden City Pool! We are now accepting pool applications at the Recreation office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Applications can be found at the Rec Office or online at www.gardencityrecreation.org.
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.
The Upcycle Academy - FASHION CAMP Do you have a passion for fashion? Do you like being creative? How about having FUN with friends while you make something AWESOME!!
Join The Upcycle Academy for our Fashion Camp this Summer. In this very special enrichment camp, we guide you through the design process for creating your very own upcycled designs. Our camps are both educational & FUN. Sketch your ideas. Shop the Upcycle Shop. DIY - Design It Yourself!
All upcycling materials and recycled apparel are provided (bring your own if you want to make it extra special).
Brought to you by fashion industry professionals, fashion university educators & current fashion university students. We teach all things fashion … ColorFashion Illustration - Silhouette / Shape / Proportion - Trend Spotting ConceptDesign - Upcycling - Sustainability in Fashion - Styling and more! Share your designs on the last day of camp in the lookbook photoshoot and fashion show especially for friends and family.
All upcycle materials and recycled apparel provided. Keep your designs at the end of camp!
July 8 – August 9, 5 one-week sessions offered. Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Age 8 – 14, Fee: $345
Lil
Lil Athletes will be running a 3-day multi-sport camp featuring our “Core
4”sports Soccer, Baseball, Lacrosse, and Football.
July 1–3: $120 for the 3 days 9 a.m.–12 p.m. (Ages 3–5).
Children will learn specific sports skills in a fun and engaging environment. Each day children will rotate through different sports stations as well as participating in fun obstacle course play. All children must bring a drink and snack (no peanuts of any kind please).
Group Camps for Summer 2024
Garden City Recreation and Parks is excited to have LI Steam Group back for another fun filled summer of camps! The Summer 2024 schedule is as follows:
July 8 – July 12
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Motion MadnessScience and engineering go hand-inhand as our campers discover what machines and nature have in common. Campers will build various structures like bridges and domes, and run a crazy obstacle course with the help of simple machines. Learn the Fun-damental Forces that affect motion. Check out motion on the Molecular level and see how motion pictures work. (For children entering grades 1-5).
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.: Lunchtime CareOptional lunchtime supervision for campers looking to stay for the p.m. camp.
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Crayola® Legends & Lore: Unleashing Creativity Through Myths and Mystery - From sea creatures of the deep to phoenixes in the sky, every society has its legends and lore. We’ll tell their stories through paintings, sculptures, and other works of art. These legends may inspire awe, curiosity, or surprise, but they all inspire our imaginations! Kids experiment with different art techniques using Crayola® supplies to bring their ideas to life. Each camp day is all about designing a one-of-a-kind mythical creature. (For children entering grades 1–6)
July 15 – July 19
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Flight AcademyBirds, kites, planes, and rockets! If it flies Mad Science Camp covers it! Investigate the science of aerodynamics. All week long, campers will build various flying machines, explore space and apply Newton’s Laws of motion as we take daily flights of discovery! Learn about natural fliers and build your own Mad Science Model Rocket! (For children entering grades 1-5)
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.: Lunchtime CareOptional lunchtime supervision for campers looking to stay for the p.m. camp.
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Brixology - Using LEGO® bricks, kids build a different engineering-themed project in each class. They explore different engineering fields, including mechanical, structural, aerospace, nautical, and bioengineering. They use critical thinking,
and creative problem-solving to test and improve their creations. (For children entering grades 2–6).
July 22 – July 26
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.: NASA Academy of Future Space Explorers - Discover the frontiers of space with this handson camp! Campers explore our Earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system! Comets, planets, stars and more are all waiting to be discovered. Learn about the four forces of flight, the challenges of space travel, and participate in a rocket launch! (For children entering grades 1-5)
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.: Lunchtime CareOptional lunchtime supervision for campers looking to stay for the p.m. camp.
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Crayola® Artist’s Passport Travel The World Through Art - Embark on an around-the-world cultural adventure - explore far-off places and learn about the people who live there, from the Americas to the Ivory Coast, from the cosmopolitan to the countryside. Experiment with Crayola® products, while trying art techniques developed by local artists and artisans. Make a different masterpiece each day, including a dot art canvas, a mini-Pakistani bus, a mud art painting on fabric, and an imperial Russian egg! Bring the unique creations home and build a globally inspired art gallery. (For children entering grades 1–6)
July 29 – August 2
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Detective ScienceThis program features fun-filled, handson, secret agent-themed science activities that allow kids to play detective, sharpen their surveillance skills, and crack encrypted messages. Kids become super sleuths! (For children entering grades 2–6)
August 5 – August 9
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Robot Engineers -
Join us for a week of fun with amazing robots! In this robot-centered camp, children will learn about the uses of robots in our world, discover the science of circuits and how robots use their components to explore and react to what is around them. Use your skills to build your very own working robot that you will take home at the end of the week! (For children entering grades 3-6)
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.: Lunchtime CareOptional lunchtime supervision for campers looking to stay for the p.m. camp.
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Crayola® Wild World Wildlife and Habitat Conservation - Kids explore the wonder of the animal kingdom and discover nature in a way that inspires empathy, curiosity, and creativity. They learn about many different animals and how wildlife conservationists are working to protect species around the globe. They experiment with art techniques and use Crayola® art materials to create frog paintings, ink-diffusion jellyfish, polar bear sculptures, and more! (For children entering grades 1–6)
August 12 – August 16
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Bots Lab - Explore the fields of robotics in this amazing hands-on camp. This will be a unique camp experience for the young robot builders! Campers take home awesome daily science projects. Throughout the week, they will complete a robot that they’ll keep! (For children entering grades 2–5)
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.: Lunchtime CareOptional lunchtime supervision for campers looking to stay for the p.m. camp.
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Brixology - Using LEGO® bricks, kids build a different engineering-themed project in each class. They explore different engineering fields, including mechanical, struc-
tural, aerospace, nautical, and bioengineering. They use critical thinking, and creative problem-solving to test and improve their creations. (For children entering grades 2–6)
August 19 – August 23
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Advanced RoboticsA robotics camp for the accomplished robot builder! Campers will build their own Robotic Arm throughout the week and take it home at the end of camp! The building of this robot is rather involved, so previous experience and fine motor skills are recommended. (For children entering grades 3-6)
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.: Lunchtime CareOptional lunchtime supervision for campers looking to stay for the p.m. camp.
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Crayola® World of Design Think it! Draw it! Make it! - This camp that takes kids on a journey to the edges of their imagination – and beyond! They learn about Mars, the rainforest, and cities of the future, and get engaged in the creative design process to solve real-world problems. Each camp day focuses on a specific field of design, and our young architects, illustrators and graphic designers develop their ideas from concept, to sketch, to finished product. They bring their concepts to life by experimenting with Crayola® products, and exploring art techniques like sculpting, storyboarding, mixed media, and collage. Combining art, design, fun active games, and inspiring themes from around the world, this camp is designed to inspire! (For children entering grades 1–6)
August 26 – August 30
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Ready to RobotExplore the fields of robotics in this amazing hands-on camp. This will be a unique camp experience for the young robot builders! Campers take
home awesome daily science projects. Throughout the week, they will complete a robot that they’ll keep! (For children entering grades 2–5)
2024 Garden City Pool
Membership applications are now available at gardencityrecreation.org Go to gardencityrecreation.org for a pool brochure and an application. We’re getting ready for you…are you getting ready for us! Don’t miss out! Join today!
Pool Season 2024 highlights include:
• Wacky Inflatable Night: August 10, beginning at 5 p.m. Members and guests are allowed to bring in inflatable floats for one special night in the big pool. Poolside DJ by Musicflex
• Arts and Crafts for the Kids: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in Snack Bar area, begins July 3
• B-I-N-G-O: Bingo for prizes and lots of fun in the picnic area on Thursdays at 2 p.m. beginning July 11.
• Party Under the Stars Night: Saturday, July 27, with live music from the “Audio Replay” Band. Poolside bar, delicious specialty foods and traditional BBQ fare for purchase at reasonable Fun begins at 5:30 p.m.
• Senior Citizen Days: Monday, July 8, and Monday. August 5; Pool opens at 10 a.m. for senior pool members. Music by Johnny Whimple. Snack Bar specials.
• Movie Nights: Featuring first run family entertainment films
• Jester Jim Juggling show: July 14 at 2 p.m.
• Magic of Amore: July 21 at 1 p.m.
• Middle School Night: Monday, July 22, at 7:30 p.m.
• See the SPLASH brochure for the full details of the 2024 season, available for download at gardencityrecreation.org
Band of Brothers - A record 11 siblings on the GC Varsity Lacrosse Team
Garden City is nationally renowned as a hotbed for lacrosse, consistently producing players who dominate the sport. Generations of athletes have honed their skills at Garden City, and this year, the Trojans showcased an extraordinary display of family ties. The varsity lacrosse team boasted 11 brothers, including three sets of twins: Andrew and Jake Schlipf, Julian and Gus Galli, twins Owen and Declan Wuchte, Blake and Luke Cascadden, and twins Carson and Cooper Kraus along with their brother Chase.
This remarkable trend extends beyond the varsity team. Including JV players, the number of brothers rises to 17, with Andrew (Sr) and Joseph Ottomanelli, Charlie (So) and Henry Koester, and Luke (Jr) and Jack LeSueur joining the ranks. Adding the 8th-grade players brings the total to 22 with Luke (Jr) and Brett Webber, Timmy (Jr) and Kevin Prybylski, and the youngest Kraus brother, Crosby. Additionally, junior midfielder Ben Griffin has a triplet brother, Luke, who serves as the team videographer, bringing the grand total to 24 brothers involved in Garden City’s Trojans lacrosse this season.
Senior captain Carson Kraus said, “Our lacrosse team is a brotherhood and play-
ing with my brothers this year has been an amazing bonus to our season.” Cooper Kraus added, “We’ve been playing lacrosse together since before we could walk, constantly practicing in our backyard to help each other improve. Playing together was an incredible experience.” Andrew Schlipf, senior defenseman, said, "There’s nothing like the brotherhood of lacrosse, and it’s even more special when it’s your actual brother. It was an honor to share the field with my brother, Jake."
The tradition of family involvement in Garden City lacrosse runs deep. Many current players’ fathers also played, some at Garden City. The school honors this legacy with the GC Lacrosse Wall that highlights past teams and lists the 25 highest-scoring lacrosse families, keeping a running tally of varsity points scored. These current brothers are not only striving to add their names to this legacy but also to move their family up the ranks and surpass the scores of those who came before them.
Garden City lacrosse is indeed a family affair, and with this impressive pipeline of talent, the Trojans' Band of Brothers will undoubtedly continue to set records and carry on the proud tradition of Garden City Lacrosse. Go Trojans!
Garden City HS athletes Alexandra Burke, Olivia Burke, Charlotte Debler and Katherine Pupke each medaled in their respective races this past weekend at the New York State High School Rowing Championships in Saratoga Springs, NY. Teammate Lauren Marino, who only started rowing two months ago, also made a extremely strong showing, just narrowly missing out on medal contention.
Sophomores Katherine Pupke and Charlotte Debler took home the silver in their U17 4+ race. The twin seniors, Alex and Olivia Burke, won the silver in the Women’s Varsity Pair race as well as a bronze in the Women’s Varsity 4+ race. Both Burke girls will be rowing at the D1 level next year, with Olivia committing to UCLA and Alex committing to the University of Michigan.
These Garden City NY state champions have qualified to race at the US Rowing Youth National Championships this June in Sarasota Florida. The NY State High School Championships is one of the largest state championships for rowing, having over 80 New York teams and 550 boats competing for medals over the two day long regatta.
The Garden City athletes row for Port Rowing, a rowing club out of
Garden City rowers Olivia Burke, Katherine Pupke, Charlotte Debler and Alex Burke posing with their silver medal at the New York State High School Championships.
Hempstead Harbor in Port Washington. The club has athletes from all over Long Island and the city. Port Rowing offers numerous programs throughout the year including competitive and training programs for middle and high school students, an inclusive rowing program, and a learn to row program over the summer. More information about these programs is available at http://www.portrowing.com.
Garden City Girls Varsity Lacrosse Team secured the win for the semifinal round of play at Adelphi University, finishing with a score of 20-9 against Sanford H. Calhoun High School in Merrick. With a week in between contests, the team diligently prepared under the guidance of Head Coach Dave Ettinger. The entire coaching staff including Assistant Coaches Gina Leake, Janet Rogler, Bob DeFliese and Grace Beshlian, have readied the team every step of the way. Junior Varsity Coaches Bridget Lincoln and Sarah Pulis joined the sidelines to lend expertise and support.
Junior Kyle Finnell had a total of seven points leading the score board with 6 goals. Senior Maureen Arendt had a hat trick in the game and an assist. Sophomores Averie Smith and Elizabeth Gaffney and junior Tori Ottomanelli added two goals each. Senior cap-
tain Mabel Overbeck, juniors Arcangela Haffner and Emerson Goettelmann, sophomores Regan Backer and Deanna Prisco all added a goal to the tally.
Junior Kathryn Monaco and sophomores Ashley Clark and Deanna Prisco all found their teammates for an assist.
Seniors Mabel Overbeck and Emily Romeo, along with juniors Ellie Anderson and Meaghan Lynch, defensive heads up play gave senior goalkeeper Niamh Pfaff the shots she wants to see. Pfaff and junior goalkeeper Kate Connolly had successful clears the entire game with the support of the hardworking unit of the entire team.
The Lady Trojans play again Wednesday, May 29, at Adelphi University for the Nassau County Championship. Please come out and support the 2024 Garden City Girls Varsity Lacrosse team… Go GC!
The girls fourth grade Jaguars played in the top bracket at the Hershey Memorial Day Challenge and came out on top earning them the trophy and 5-pound chocolate bar! They played two tough teams from Pennsylvania and two teams they have faced before from Long Island, netting 13 goals across the 4 games! The girls played aggressive and never gave up despite some hot weather and had a great weekend all around.
Left to right: Caroline Lentini, Garrett Hannan, Gemma Kelly, Delaney Gorman, Abby Eng.
In front (left to right): Jolie Schneider, Louise Prager, Sienna Lattuca, Sage Vendetti, Grace Gough, Ashley Swanson, Cate Walker. Not pictured: Adrianna Savarese.
Calling all rising third grade girls! The Long Island Field Hockey Association (LIFHA) is registering players for the 2024 season. LIFHA is a learning league for players in third–sixth grade, currently in its 21st year. Games are scheduled to be played on Sundays in the fall against other clubs from Nassau & Suffolk Counties, both home and away, beginning September 15 and running through the end of October.
Join the fun! Garden City girls can send registration through June 21. The
Matthew Jendras, Brady Castellano, Ryan Carey, Ian Miller, Reggie Wenk, Jaxson Pepicelli, Dermot Crimmins, Ryan Hook, Carter Fecht, Grant Volpe, Lucas Doggendorf, Liam Moylan.
Missing: Coach Drew Carey and Coach Chris Jendras.
registration form can be found on the website, www.lifha.com. Print it out to send with payment to the address below. A USAFH membership is also required for insurance purposes. Print out a copy of proof of membership from the website; www.teamusa.org. (The proof must show the player will be current through November 2024.) Drop off or mail these three items to: Diana Mitchell, 170 Sackville Road, Garden City, NY 11530. Any questions, please email Dianawmitchell@aol.com.
207 Bedell Avenue, Hempstead, NY
Open House: Saturday, June 1st, 2:30-4:30pm & Sunday, June 2nd 2:30-4:30pm.
Nestled within the desirable Cathedral Gardens enclave, this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Colonial is perfectly situated on a 60x115 property. Upon entering the home, you are immediately struck by the beautiful high ceilings throughout the first floor. A vestibule with a spacious hall closet opens up to a generously sized living room featuring a wood-burning fireplace. The large, formal dining room is complemented by an adjacent sun porch that overlooks the backyard. The eat-in kitchen boasts a cozy breakfast nook, powder room, and a convenient side entrance leading out to the yard. Upstairs, there are 3 bedrooms, including the primary bedroom with 2 closets, along with 2 additional bedrooms and a hall bath featuring a separate tub and stall shower. Both the pull-down attic and basement provide ample storage space. Additional amenities include central air conditioning, in-ground sprinklers, a 2-car detached garage, and a security system. With 2,000 square feet of interior living space, this house is brimming with tremendous potential and opportunity. MLS# 3555182. $650,000.
Lisa Heaney
Real Estate Salesperson
Gold Circle of Excellence
Garden City Office
102 7th Street, Garden City, NY 11530
516.248.6655 ext.2218, c.516.376.3470
lisaheaney@danielgale.com lisaheaney.danielgale.com
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Situated on a tranquil street in the sought-after Western section, this captivating 5-bedroom Colonial boasts impressive interior space spanning over 2,600 sq. ft. The main level unveils an inviting open floor plan comprising of a sun-filled living room, a formal dining room that is ideal for large gatherings or small intimate dinners, a mudroom equipped with radiant heating, and a powder room for added convenience. The impeccably designed kitchen showcases a center island with bar seating, a breakfast area for more casual dining, radiant heat, and highend appliances, seamlessly flowing into the adjacent family room with a wood-burning fireplace. Both areas provide access to a meticulously landscaped, private backyard, perfect for relaxation and entertaining. The primary suite features 2 walk-in closets and a calming bath with radiant heat. 4 additional bedrooms with double closets, and a hall bath, also with radiant heat, are all conveniently located on the second floor. A vast walk-up attic offers an abundance of storage space, and the finished basement provides excellent recreation space along with a separate laundry room. Additional amenities include 7 zones of heat, Marvin windows, and a new boiler and hot water heater. Truly an elegant and graceful home with thoughtfully planned interior and exterior space. MLS# 3554026. $1,595,000.
Lisa Heaney
Real Estate Salesperson
Gold Circle of Excellence
Garden City Office
102 7th Street, Garden City, NY 11530
516.248.6655 ext.2218, c.516.376.3470
lisaheaney@danielgale.com
lisaheaney.danielgale.com
danielgale.com
207 Bedell Avenue, Hempstead, NY June 1st & June 2nd 2:30-4:30PM 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. MLS#3555182. $650,000.
Garden City, NY
3-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3539764. $870,000.
3 Jackson Street, Garden City, NY June 1st & June 2nd 12:00-2:00PM 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3554026. $1,595,000.
Wyndham East, #908
Garden City, NY
1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. MLS# 3549856. $699,000.
Rockville Centre, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. MLS# 3551229. $1,498,000.
Garden City, NY
1-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3548977. $439,000.
Wyndham West, #606
Garden City, NY
2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3539008. $895,000.
Rockville Centre, NY 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath. MLS# 3531818. $1,520,000.
2-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3520156. $449,000.
May Clothing Drive
Join Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty and Deals on Designers in making a difference this May! We're hosting a clothing drive to benefit individuals and families in need. For the entire month of May, our office will be collecting new and gently used clothing items for women, men, and children of all sizes.
