The Garden City High School Boys Lacrosse team secured a commanding 10-6 victory over the West Islip Lions, clinching its third consecutive Long Island Championship. The team will be playing in the NYS semifinals on June 9th in Albany
Schools debut new learning spaces, website update, app
BY KASSARA MCELROY
The design process of these new spaces has been in motion for some time now and included input from a wide range of stakeholders.
“We had consultants and teachers study these spaces, and even asked kids for their thoughts,” an administrator
said. “Once the room physically changes, teachers were able to adjust their teaching towards smaller, more collaborative groups, while the option for traditional seating remains.”
There are some noticeable benefits already, according to the teachers. One educator said that these changes
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Superintendent Giovanniello explained the second Community Benefit Fund application approved by LIRR was the $200,000 for landscaping in the northern Estates’ section; the third was an additional $75,000 amount for landscaping – totaling $275,000 requested for landscaping. Reimbursement to the village will be for the actual expense of
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Kentucky Derby winning jockey to be honored
Belmont Festival Friday, June 9th from 5-11 pm
Garden City Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan shared exciting news for the eve of the 2023 Belmont Stakes, the final leg of professional horse racing’s “Triple Crown” championship.
As the Village of Garden City’s downtown Seventh Street district hosts the popular Belmont Festival this Friday night, June 9 from 5 to 11 p.m., there will be a very special honor for one longtime and headline-making local resident.
Javier Castellano, a 20-year resident of Garden City and the jockey
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Congratulations to the GCHS Boys Lacrosse Team on becoming the Long Island Champions once again! And congratulations to all of the other teams which have achieved success this year.
In several weeks we will be again publishing our annual “Sports Wrapup” special section.
This section, which is free to subscribers, is printed on durable white paper, and contains team photos and season write-ups from teams of all ages.
If you would like your favorite team to be represented, please send photos and writeups to editor@gcnews.com by June 26th.
n In one of the letters to the editor this week letter writer George Kane
mentions that the “Westerman Report” which was presented in March outlining several scenarios for St. Paul’s had been removed from the Village web site. The report had been presented at a public informational meeting in March, although it was never formally accepted by the Board of Trustees.
According to Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan, the Board of Trustees has asked the report’s authors to clarify a variety of information that was included in the March report, and once those clarifications have been made, the report will be finalized.
Until then, it has been removed from the Village web site pending changes that will make it more accurate.
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I read with interest the ad placed by the St. Paul’s Alliance appearing in the June 2, 2023 edition. Reference to the Alliance’s web site provides information which if not factually wrong, is at best grossly misleading.
First, the site provides an average annual capital cost of $385 per residential taxpayer. Although it’s unclear just exactly what the cost represents, the suggestion is that this would be the final cost after complete rehabilitation of the structure and its use for all of the activities described on the website.
The $385 figure appears to be derived from the $49.5 million estimate for the Conceptual Adaptive re use of the structure as provided by Westerman Construction and associated entities. Unfortunately the “Westerman” report is no longer available via the Village’s web site. Unfortunate as well, the Westerman report is ambiguous with respect to what use the building would provide after spending the $49.5 million. It smells like upon completion of the project the building would not further deteriorate but it would certainly not be able to provide the facility as described on the Alliance’s website. Not only does the $49.5 million not completely renovate the building but it does not provide for ongoing maintenance and administrative support for the structure. Let’s assume that in order to complete the rehabilitation of the building would cost an additional $49 million and that annual maintenance and administration (someone needs to staff the place on a daily basis) adds an additional $2 million annually. The resulting average annual cost goes up to $1,200 per residential taxpayer. Make sense?
Second, the site continues the fiction that the structure is stable. That’s an interesting adjective and subject to a broad range of conditions. For those interested in the true condition of the building I suggest you read the 2012 report from Erwin Lobo Bielinski PLLC and the 2019 report from Thornton
Tomassetti (both of which are on the Village’s website) and draw your own conclusions regarding the stability of the structure and the confidence anyone may have in what the true rehabilitation costs for the structure would be.
George KaneTo the Editor:
An anonymous group, the St. Pauls’ Alliance put an ad in last week’s GCN and introduced its website. Seems like same stuff, different day.
The Alliance, whoever they are, now appears to espouse the same “start renovation of the building by only making part or all of the first two floors functional for use”, “white boxing” the remainder of the building in a “phase 1” (to me meaning figure it out later) plan as offered by the now expired Committee on St. Pauls’ and also brought forth in 2010 by a Save St. Pauls’ group composed of some of the same people.
The current iteration portends “many years if not decades” (their ad words, p.17 of 6/02/23 GCN) of continuing preoccupation with the fate of the building/land as costs rise and the Village population and its governance ultimately change. Isn’t 30 years already enough? Haven’t we sat through this movie before?
The Alliance website features the 3/16/23 version of the Westerman Construction Co. cost estimator report. However, as stated by the current Mayor on 4/20/23 ,indicated at the Board of Trustees meeting that they had sought clarifications pertaining to the Westerman report presented to the previous Board in March (see Mayor’s Update, GCN 5/05/23, p.22). To me this means the Westerman report is presently incomplete and its posting on the Alliance website must be viewed accordingly.
It is also noteworthy that on 4/20/23 during the Board meeting (and later in her GCN 5/12/23 Mayor’s Update) our new mayor, Mary Carter Flanagan, afforded the opportunity for any res-
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United States Postal Service Tractor Trailer Operator Jonathan Thompson received the highest honor a postal employee can get — a Postmaster General (PMG) Hero Award for an act of bravery while on the clock.
Thompson was driving on his regular route, from Garden City to Queens, when he spotted unsupervised children in the middle of a busy road. He immediately pulled over and guided them to the side of the road where he waited for authorities.
His swift actions in the situation potentially saved the lives of these children. He was nominated for a Postal Service PMG Hero Award which was received in the mail on May 25.
In a letter from Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, Thompson was commended for the way he handled the sit -
uation.
“I want to commend your selfless display of civic duty. You deserve the highest level of admiration for coming to the aid of unsupervised children. I am proud of the way you handled the situation. Thank you for being the eyes and ears of your community,” wrote DeJoy. “Your efforts are a timely reminder of the ties that bind communities and our country together.”
Thompson has 33 years of service in the USPS.
“I was in shock when I saw the children in the street,” said Thompson of the incident. “I have always been a driver. I love to drive. I do about 86 miles a day. I listen to music to pass the time, mostly oldies — it brings back memories,” he said.
“Take care of each other and that’s it,” he added.
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Open House Sunday, June 11th 12-2:30pm and Monday, June 12th 5-7pm
Welcome to this meticulously maintained and spacious split-level home, situated on a beautifully manicured park-like property. The interior has been tastefully updated, offering a modern & inviting atmosphere. The bright & airy eat-in recently redone kitchen features white custom designed cabinetry, stunning Cambria quartz countertops, and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, perfect for culinary enthusiasts. The first level boasts an excellent entertainment flow, connecting the formal dining room and a generously-sized living room creating a brilliant ambiance. On the 2nd floor discover three ample bedrooms, including a master suite complete w/ an en-suite bathroom & hall bath renovated with Italian imported porcelain featuring a double sink. The lower level reveals a welcoming family room with half-bath that opens up to a spacious backyard, providing effortless indoor-outdoor living and plenty of room for outdoor activities. Convenience is enhanced with two LIRR options, close to shops and parks; this home offers harmonious blend of style, comfort, and functionality!
Offered at $1,199,000
356 Mineola Blvd. Mineola
Perched on a picture perfect lot with a sweeping front lawn and an enchanting yard with mature shrubbery and a patio perfect for alfresco dining. Both formal and informal living provided on the main floor with a Living room paired with a wood burning fireplace, Formal dining room, den & updated eat in kitchen.
Charming 3 BR Colonial with many updates 40 x 100 low taxes $899,000 In Contract Open House Sat. & Sun.June 10th & 11th 12-2pm, 305 Marcellus Rd, Mineola Charming & Cozy 3 BR, 1.5 Ba Col corner prop w/landscaped & fenced backyd. Newly renovated! $670,000
Amazing investment opportunity! 3 family home in Elmhurst/Flushing! Over 3400sf living space, low taxes. Quick commute to
Not Pictured: William Breslin, Michael Fedor, Robert McMahon, Joseph Petrancosta, Tara Rice
Elise Ronzetti John H Russo Angela Linda Simbus Patricia Savella Vivian Tener Kathleen Thornton Mary Weille Cathleen Fennessy Whelan
Atticka Ellis Lisa Fedor Laura Fitzgerald Nancy Giannone Pamela Goeller Karen Guendjoian Monica Kiely Tara Iori Laura Giacini Kelly Galanek Bill Eckel
Picturesque 5+Bedroom 4 Bath / 2 HB Tudor with breathtaking views of Golf Club. $2,395,000
Like NEW quality construction with all the bells and whistles, 4 bdrms/2.5 baths and 3300 sq ft of luxury living $2,099,000
Charming 4 bedroom, 3 full/2half bath Colonial in heart of the Estates $1,699,000
Charming 5 bdrm expanded ranch in central section - Mint $1,488,000
Mineola 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath picture perfect cape cod style home with colonial feel. Move-in ready! $829,000
Long Beach 4 Bedroom 3 Bath grand waterfront property on the bay. $1,899,000
Open House Sunday, June 11th 12-2:30pm & Monday, June 12th 5-7pm, 12 Cambridge Ave. Mint condition 3 bedroom 2.5 bath split on park-like serene property $1,199,000
Cheryl Adams McAuliffe George Kyriazis
It will be a grand ole time at the Garden City Hotel on Saturday, June 10th as Adelphi University will bring its 23rd annual President’s Gala to the venue. The reception will honor notable recipients, including the family of Johnathan Larson, the creator of the Broadway musical, ‘Rent,’ Peter Principato, CEO of ‘Artists First’ and Garden City residents, Mary Jane and Thomas Poole.
Larson, who passed away suddenly in 1996, was a graduate of Adelphi University, and went on to become a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and accomplished Broadway composer. He helped to compose the popular Broadway musical, ‘Rent,’ in the early 1990’s.
Principato was a 1987 graduate of the University, who became an Emmyaward winning producer as well a featured-film writer. He was the executive producer of several television and Netflix shows, as well as multiple feature films.
Mary Jane Poole, a 1962 graduate, and her husband, Thomas, founded the Poole Family Broadway Series
at Adelphi’s PAC (Performing Arts Center) in 2015. The Series helps to bring renowned and talented upcoming local artists to the local stage.
Thomas Kline, Vice President of Advancement/External Public Relations, said, “Each year, our community comes together to celebrate Adelphi and support our goal of transforming students’ lives. I’m grateful for the exceptional generosity of our loyal supporters who make this event so successful. Our three honorees, which include the family of Jonathan Larson, Garden City residents, Mary Jane and Thomas Poole and Peter Principato, exhibit the spirit of Adelphi and have made a tremendous impact on the arts.”
Mary Jane, who received her Bachelor’s English degree from the University in 1962, said her love of the arts and experience as a student at Adelphi, helped inspire her to establish the fund in support of the school’s performing arts program.
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The Central Property Owners’ Association (CPOA) invites all residents of the Central section to attend our Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 13 at 7:30 pm at the Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. A Zoom link will be available and posted on our website gccpoa. org
Central residents will vote for:
• officer and director candidates,
• proposed changes to the CPOA by-laws which would no longer require a postcard mailing notice of votes with receipt required 45 days prior to vote. In lieu of mandatory mailings, information would be disseminated via email, newspaper, website and social media. Mailings will still occur at the discretion of the Board.
Residents will also hear monthly committee and Board reports (BOT, Recreation, Library, Traffic,
Environmental) as well as have the opportunity to raise issues that interest them.
The Garden City Property Owners’ Associations are civic organizations that serve the Garden City community. Please consider becoming a dues paying member of the CPOA. Not only will you receive information about Garden City events and issues, your dues will help to pay for mailings, insurance, scholarships and our civic activities such as the “History of Garden City Series,” social/ educational gatherings including those at the Garden City Historical Society and materials for our “postcards to politicians event.”
The next meeting will be in September 2023 (date TBD) at 7:30 in the Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. Please see our website gccpoa.org for ongoing information.
Live music returns to the crossroads of Stewart Avenue and Nassau Boulevard in the heart of Garden City, as the UU Congregation of Central Nassau (UUCCN) welcomes Chuk Fowler and his jazz ensemble Higher Energy for a Friday evening concert on June 9, at 7:30 p.m.
Chuk Fowler is the pianist and leader of Higher Energy, a jazz ensemble whose dynamic performances combines standards with the musical influences of African, Native America, Latin, Caribbean, and Asian harmonies and rhythms. His music represents the core of "swing" jazz plus the musical expressions of indigenous people throughout the world.
Chuk Fowler and Higher Energy
is one of New York City's 'old school' jazz ensembles. They have performed throughout the metropolitan area including the Rainbow Room, Studio Museum of Harlem, The United Nations, St. Peter’s Church Jazz Vespers, and The Brooklyn Museum of Art.
The Chuk Fowler and Higher Energy jazz concert on June 9 will be the first concert at the UU Congregation of Central Nassau (UUCCN) since early 2020. UUCCN's main hall has been a beloved local music venue for folk, classical, and contemporary performances for decades. Tickets for the Chuk Fowler and Higher Energy jazz concert will be $20 at the door (cash and credit cards accepted).
Brian C. Crandall,
Partners, a
Financial private wealth advisory practiceAdvisor with Halcyon Financial
of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. He offers feebased financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 8 years.
To contact him: ameripriseadvisors.com/brian.crandall 401 Franklin Avenue, Suite 101 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 345-2600
Whether you are decades away from retirement or it’s right around the corner, it’s important to separate fact from fiction when it comes to planning for your post-work life. Here are five common – and often costly – myths that often mislead people about life in retirement. Keeping them in mind can help you avoid missteps and achieve your goals for a happy and satisfying retirement.
Retirement often frees up more time to pursue other interests and hobbies. This may include more travel, social activities and other pursuits that require a financial commitment. Depending on your goals, be prepared for life in retirement to cost more than you might think. In particular, be cognizant that many people overestimate how much money they’ll save by “downsizing” their homes. While they may save on property taxes and utilities, they may encounter new costs related to their new, smaller living arrangements, such as homeowner association and facility fees.
Medicare is a critical benefit for retirees, but it wasn’t designed to cover everything. Medicare involves a complex combination of various policies and full coverage comes with costs. Medicare Part A, the basic coverage for hospital insurance, is free for most Americans over the age of 65. That said, other forms of Medicare have costs associated with coverage. According to Medicare.gov, in 2023, the standard premium for Medicare Part B, for physician services is $164.90 per month. Medicare Part D, for prescription drug coverage, also involves monthly premiums. Most retirees will pay premiums for supplemental health coverage or choose a Medicare Advantage plan to protect them. Copays and deductibles can be included. Plan on health care as a major expense in retirement.
According to the Social Security Administration, more than one-third of Americans rely on Social Security for more than half of their income in retirement. That said, it’s important to be realistic. The average Social Security benefit for retired workers in January 2023 is $1,827 per month. Even if you double that for a married couple, it is likely to be far less than your pre-retirement income, and far from enough to meet your needs in retirement. That’s why saving in a workplace retirement plan, IRAs and other types of investment vehicles, is critical to protect your long-term financial security.
You might think that because you aren’t working, taxes don’t come into play. The reality is far different. Most people are required to pay taxes on a portion of their Social Security income. What’s more, distributions from workplace savings plans such as 401(k)s, 403(b)s and traditional IRAs are generally subject to income tax as well. Most income generated by bonds, bond funds and CDs are taxable. You may even need to make quarterly estimated tax payments on your investment income and retirement plan distributions.
Given the longer life expectancies many Americans enjoy today, the reality is that leaving your position with a company or ending a career doesn’t necessarily mean you are done with work. Many people have the desire to remain active. This can take the form of consulting, using the talents and experience you have to continue to earn money. It also might mean spending significant time volunteering for organizations you support. In short, retirement doesn’t mean setting your talents, abilities and energy aside. For many, it’s the start of a new chapter in life.
As you structure your retirement plan, it makes sense to put some thought into what life will look like, and how that might impact your living costs. A good plan will help you set these myths aside and deal with the real world of retirement.
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The information about the homes and the photos were obtained through the Multiple Listing Services of Long Island. The homes presented were selected based solely on the fact that they were recently sold.
Mortgage Rates this week from www.nerdwallet.com
Date: 5/31/2023
Sold price: $1,649,000
4 beds, 3 full baths, 1 half bath
Architectural Style: Colonial
Annual taxes: $29,104
Lot size: .2
MLS number: 3464728
The Seller’s Team: Eileen O’Hara, Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Realty
The Buyer’s Team: Suzanne Weis, Compass Greater NY
Impressive center hall brick Colonial in the desirable Estates section of Garden City featuring an inviting layout, expansive rooms, classic details and modern updates. The impressive entryway leads to a foyer with an attractive wide staircase leading to the 2nd floor. To the left of the entry is an expansive living room with a gas fireplace and French doors leading to a sunny windowed family room with access to the patio and yard. To the right of the entryway is a beautiful formal dining room perfect for entertaining. The modern kitchen with timeless cabinetry, granite counters and tile back splash has an attached casual dining area, and new appliances including a double oven, gas range, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Also on the 1st floor is a powder room. In addition to the main staircase is a charming back staircase to the second floor accessible from the kitchen as well as access to the two car garage. The 2nd floor features a spacious master bedroom with two roomy closets and a renovated full bathroom. In addition, there are three additional well-proportioned bedrooms on the second floor, including one with its own renovated bathroom (a second en suite bedroom) and an additional hall full bathroom. The basement is full height with storage, utilities and a recreation area. Additional updates and amenities include: a new front door, new blue stone front walk way, radiant heat in the family rooms and all bathrooms, custom high end replacement windows throughout the house (Anderson and Marvin), a whole house water filtration system, 200 amps electric service and a large panel, a laundry chute :), in ground sprinklers, water main to street has been replaced, new gutters, a well maintained slate roof, newly paved driveway, central air condition, new gas boiler and water heater. Grievance pending for 2024-25 tax year.
Date: 5/31/2023
Sold price: $1,141,500
3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath
Architectural style: Colonial
Annual Taxes: $19,205
Lot Size: .15
MLS number: 3455937
The Seller’s Team: Suzanne Blair, Coach Realtors Fennessy Assoc.
The Buyer’s Team: Nancy Giannone, Coach Realtors Fennessy Assoc.
This charming, renovated 3 BR, 2.5 bath Colonial is situated on 60 x 110 on a quiet block in the heart of the Estates. This wonderful move-in condition home boasts a beautiful EIK with custom cabinetry, granite countertops, sub-zero refrigerator, stainless steel appliances, spacious eating area w/vaulted ceiling overlooking incredible yard and patio leads into a spacious family room with vaulted ceilings. Additional amenities include; finished basement, hardwood floors, CAC, 2 zone gas heat, near to park, schools and LIRR.
27 Laurel Street
Date: 6/1/2023
Sold price: $1,050,000
3 bedrooms, 2 full baths
Architectural Style: Split level
Annual taxes: $16,297
Lot size: .14 acre
MLS number: 3462400
The Seller’s Team: Stephen and Laura Baymack, Compass Greater New York
The Buyer’s Team: Stephen and Laura Baymack, Compass Greater New York
Perfectly situated mid-block on a quiet tree lined street, this beautiful Split style home has been meticulously maintained throughout. The home features a sun-drenched living room that flows nicely into the dining room and the updated eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. The second floor boasts a primary bedroom suite and 2 additional nicely sized bedrooms that are serviced by a full hall bathroom. The lower level has a spacious family room, a full bathroom and there is access to the 2-car garage. The basement level boasts a sizable recreation room, a gym or home office, a laundry area and ample storage space. The home is conveniently located near the school, park, shopping, transportation, and the Long Island Railroad station. The location, overall condition and low taxes make this the perfect place to call home!
Houses featured on this page were sold by various real estate agencies
This informational page is sponsored by Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Garden City | 26 Hilton Avenue | $2,099,000
4 BR, 3 BA, 1 Half BA | Web# 3481917
Katarzyna “Katrina” Kamer: M 917.548.7106
Catherine Gerspach: M 516.238.3771
Cutchogue | 1945 Broadwaters Road | $1,599,000
4 BR, 2 BA, 1 Half BA | Web# 3479653
Rosemary Bruno: M 516.383.9922
Westbury | 1177 Roosevelt Way | $969,000
2 BR, 2 BA Condo | Web# 3481165
Michelle McArdle: M 516.306.4134
Helen Montane-Achury: M 516.850.7076
Garden City | 111 Cherry Valley Avenue, Unit 110 | $889,000
2 BR, 2 BA, 1 Half BA Condo | Web# 3477018
Jennifer Davan: M 917.854.2099
Under Contract | Garden City | $1,199,000
3 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3470104
Katarzyna “Katrina” Kamer: M 917.548.7106
Catherine Gerspach: M 516.238.2771
Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $1,615,000
4 BR, 3 BA | Web# 3465060
Jane Romanowski: M 516.456.7436
Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $481,225
2 BR, 1 BA Co-Op | Web# 3454804
Erin Fleischmann: M 516.864.1977
The PTA and SEPTA are proud to share the winners of our 2023 Senior Awards, and offer our congratulations to all the incredible students honored at the June 1 awards event. The 2023 winners include:
Inspiration Award
Jack Archer
Sarahi Carias-Hernandez
Corwin Dunne
Fiona Nicholas
Morgan Noody
Lara Yildiz
Perseverance Award
Bryan Boccafola
Anthony Casey
Henry Gibbons
Matthew Heaney
Erin Powers
Paige Sanacora
Commitment Award
Samantha LaSalla
Julia Manning
Love of Learning Award
James Haedrich
Maria Santos
Casey Smith
Shelley Wang
Gail Madigan “Upstander
Matthew Preston
Curious to know more about what the Garden City PTA has been up to this school year? Check out this video recap of 2022-23 via the QR code, as well as our detailed accomplishments summary on the www. gardencitypta.org website. All our accomplishments are only possible thanks to the time and resources of the Garden City community. Thank you for being a part of the GCPTA!
The PTA Health & Safety
Four Seasons Realty would like to welcome David Ross to our team.
In addition to being a licensed real estate agent, David served NYC as a member of NYPD over the past two decades, closing out his career as a member of the Counter Terrorism unit in lower Manhattan, where he has built a solid reputation for himself. Having grown up in Garden City, David is acutely aware of the village history, strengths, and hometown atmosphere. He also is proud to be able to service some of the surrounding towns including Garden City Park, Mineola, and Carle Place.
David has extensive knowledge of the current real estate market in Garden City and throughout Long Island. With a focus on constantly continuing his education and staying on top of the market and new trends, David ensures his clients receive the most up to date information available.
David is proud to be associated with The Four Seasons Realty Team and looks forward to offering exceptional customer service as part of their evergrowing team. Feel free to contact David whether buying or selling.
David RossLicensed Real Estate Salesperson
Four Seasons Realty Office: 516-721-4444
Mobile: 516-260-9022
Daveredross73@gmail.com
fourseasonsrealtyteam.com
Committee thanks Assemblyman Ed Ra and his office staff for supporting another successful Bike Safety Rodeo for our K-5 students. The event was held June 3 at the Middle School, and kids had a great time while learning valuable skills about how to safely share the road this summer!
The K-5 Class Parent lottery application for 2023–24 is now open on our website at https://gardencitypta. org/class-parent-application.There are countless other committees and programs looking for volunteers for next year's activities. Share your interest in school-specific or district-wide opportunities on the volunteer form at https://gardencitypta.org/volunteer. We can’t wait to work with you next year!
Get your pencils ready to mark these important upcoming dates for the PTA and your schools. Registration for all online events is available at gardencitypta.org
• June 19 - School Closed
• June 20 - Board of Ed Meeting
• June 21–22 - Early Dismissal (check District calendar for exact times)
• June 23 - Last Day of School (early dismissal - check District calendar for exact times)
• June 24 - High School Graduation
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Adelphi University’s 23rd Annual President’s Gala An Evening for the Arts at Adelphi: Legends and Legacies is proud to honor Garden City residents
in appreciation of their generous philanthropic support of the Poole Family Broadway Series at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, Garden City’s “Home for the Arts.”
Other Gala honorees include:
President’s Humanitarian Award
The Family of Jonathan Larson ’82
Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, lyricist and playwright of the musical Rent
President’s Outstanding Alumni Award
Peter Principato ’87
Emmy Award-winning producer of Key & Peele and president and CEO of Artists First, a Hollywood talent and production company
Starting in 2015, the Poole Family Broadway Series has produced a total of 33 unique performances and brought the following talented performers, among others, to the community:
• Chita Rivera, a Tony Award winner and Kennedy Center Honors and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient
• Emmy Award winner Lucie Arnaz
• Daytime Emmy Award winner and Garden City resident Susan Lucci
For more information, including PAC memberships, please visit: adelphi.edu/pac
• Tony Award nominee Adam Pascal
• Tony, Emmy and Grammy winner Billy Porter
• Outer Critics Circle Award winner Anthony Rapp
516.537.3050
516.216.0244
M: 917.370.5354
516.642.9881
917.642.5036
516.850.7812
Founding Agent M: 516.236.4287
Founding Agent M: 516.316.4955
516.713.8177
Founding Agent M: 516.306.7738
347.392.0381
Founding Agent M: 516.427.6878
347.922.8947
Founding Agent M: 516.361.7190
Athena Menoudakos Team M: 516.476.7825
M: 917.841.5486
The Laura Carroll Team M: 516.650.7474
McCooey Olivieri Team
M: 516.375.8434
76 Oxford Boulevard, Garden City 4 BD | 3 BA | 1 HB | $1,850,000
Jennifer Sullivan | M: 516.361.7190
Susan Gillin | M: 516.655.5662
172 Wickham Road, Garden City 4 BD | 2.5 BA | $1,785,000
Stephen & Laura Baymack | M: 516.216.0244
37 Boylston Street, Garden City 4 BD | 2 BA | $1,025,000
Laura Carroll | M: 917.370.5354
Adrienne McDougal | M: 516.662.3872
Beginning December 3, the First Sunday of Advent 2023, the Diocese of Long Island, in coordination with the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City, will launch a new mission venture called “Incarnation Chapel,” located in Carle Place. The chapel will be on the campus of the former historic St. Mary’s Episcopal Church.
Incarnation Chapel will be a center for worship, study and mission, with Sunday Eucharists reflecting ancient contemplative and monastic traditions, designed to invite the full participation of the congregation in prayer and song, and utilize sign, symbol, and senses from the liturgical heritage of both the western and eastern churches.
In collaboration with the Cathedral and congregations of the Nassau Deanery, Incarnation Chapel will also provide adult Christian Formation, discipleship, and other religious education programs, such as liturgical training for seminarians. And, over time, potentially its missional outreach will combine with other congregations to serve the wider needs of Central Nassau County.
Initially, a core of invited missionary partners will form the first
gathered community at Incarnation Chapel. In the fall, others from across the diocese will be invited and encouraged to join and participate in this new undertaking.
The Right Rev. Lawrence Provenzano, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island, said, “The Incarnation Chapel will be a re-energized, dynamic place where the church can be reimagined for the 21st century. It was not easy when St. Mary’s ceased to be a worshipping community, but I am very hopeful for the possibilities God has in store for us with this new venture.”
Incarnation Chapel will be led by the Very Rev. Daniel Ade and the Very Rev. Mark Kowalewski, who are co-deans emeriti of St. John’s Cathedral in Los Angeles and who have recently moved to Long Island. They will serve as vicars of the Chapel and as assisting priests of the Cathedral.
The new vicars have said their hope is that the chapel will be an intimate setting of "informal formality," and grow into becoming part of a larger ministry team emerging in the Nassau Deanery, which can also become a model for future ministry collaborations throughout the diocese.
The annual meeting of the Estates Property Owners’ Association (Estates POA) has been rescheduled to Tuesday, June 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Center due to a conflict with an Environmental Advisory Board meeting.
Attendees at the annual meeting will hear updates on a variety of village matters from Estates POA officers and directors as well as village trustees. This will be the final meeting of the 2022–2023 term.
At this meeting, election of Estates
POA Officers and Directors for the 2023–2024 term will be held.
Additionally, the 2022 YuterNewman Scholarship will be awarded and presented to the successful student applicants.
To learn more about the Estates POA, how to become a member, upcoming events, and matters concerning the Estates section, please visit (www.gcestates.org), and on Facebook (facebook. com/gcestates)
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Jan Pepe, Deputy NY State representative; Lisa M. Cummings, acting chief of development and civic engagement; and Maggie Louise Rider, NY State VAVS representative, honoring our veterans on Memorial Day.
Regent of Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter NSDAR, Carla Hall D ’ Ambra, was pleased to have the chapter represented at an event conducted on Memorial Day, May 29, at the St. Alban ’ s Hospital Campus in Queens.
Louise Rider, Chapter vice regent and New York State VAVS representative, was accompanied by Jan Pepe, deputy representative. The ladies were welcomed by Lisa M. Cummings, acting chief for development and civic engagement, New York Harbor HCS-St. Albans CLC.
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, a nationwide organization of 190,000 members, has been a traditional supporter of our veterans since the group ’ s founding in 1890. Members of the organization are documented descendants of American Revolutionary War patriots, most of them soldiers, who were our nation ’ s first veterans. As such, the membership feels a close bond with today ’ s American veterans and strives to support them whenever possible.
Hello, my name is Fin Galligan. I am a Life Scout from Troop 243, freshman at Chaminade High School and currently working on my Eagle Scout Project. For my project, I will be building two benches and 5 raised planters for the AHRC group home in Garden City. This home is for developmentally disabled adults and many of its residents have lived in the house for over thirty years.
Because of COVID, the backyard has fallen into disrepair, and is in need of some TLC. This project is a great way to improve the yard and allow the residents to learn about working outdoors, raise some vegetables and have some fun. If you are willing to donate, please send a check made out to Troop 243 and send it to me at 5 Butler Place, Garden City. Thank you very much and by the way your kindness is tax deductible.
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On Wednesday, June 21, at 7 p.m., The Garden City Historical Society will welcome Nassau County Executive Assistant District Attorney Daniel G. Looney, who will present a lecture and visual presentation chronicling the fascinating history of the Nassau County Court Complex at the Historical Society Museum.
The Nassau County Court Complex has been the centerpiece of the Nassau County judicial system since 1940. This three-building complex, located on Old Country Road, was originally referred to as the Nassau County Civic Center and it is one of Long Island’s outstanding examples of largescale civic architecture. In 2021, this fact was recognized as the court complex was added to the National Register of Historic Places. After an overview of courthouses in Nassau County since colonial times, he will delve into the genesis of the “Civic Center.” This concept has its origins at the 1893 Columbian Exposition
in Chicago and became hugely popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s, spreading across the country to places such as San Francisco, Denver, Cleveland, Chicago, and Washington D.C. You will learn how the vision of the architectural, art, design, and landscape titans of that time, manifested itself in the design of our own “Nassau County Civic Center.”
In addition to its rich architectural heritage and features, the Nassau County Court House has witnessed some of Long Island’s most sensational trials such as the Weinberger kidnapping case and the Joel Rifkin, Amy Fisher, and Colin Ferguson cases. Mr. Looney will provide highlights of some of the cases prosecuted at the Court House.
Light refreshments will be served after the program and Mr. Looney will be available for questions and comments.
This program is partially underwritten by Garden City resident Brian A. Pinnola of Cushman and Wakefield.
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This weekend is the 155th running of the Belmont Stakes. But just as important, this year's race marks the 50th anniversary of the greatest moment in United States horse racing history -- Secretariat's smashing victory on June 9, 1973 by 31 lengths to win the Triple Crown.
As for this year's Belmont, although the Triple Crown will not be on the line, it figures to be a good race and probably more interesting and competitive than either the Kentucky Derby or the Preakness. The likely field of nine pretty well matched horses in the Belmont will be headed by Preakness winner National Treasure and Forte, who likely would have been the Derby favorite before sustaining a bruised hip a few days before the race.
There was a great aura of anticipation in 1973. The Triple Crown had not been won since the great Citation had accomplished the feat in 1948. Numerous horses had won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, but none had been able to master the Belmont, labeled The Test of the Champion, with its marathon mile and a half distance. Two years earlier, a then-record crowd of over 82,000 filled Belmont to watch Venezuelan wonder horse Canonero II try for the Triple Crown, but he wasn't able to finish better than fourth.
continuing presence of Sham, who had finished second to Secretariat in two previous races.
But Secretariat won easily. In a famous race call, track announcer Chick Anderson would paint the picture:
They're on the turn, and Secretariat is blazing along!... Secretariat is widening now! He is moving like a tremendous machine! Secretariat by twelve, Secretariat by fourteen lengths on the turn! Sham is dropping back…. But Secretariat is all alone! He's out there almost a sixteenth of a mile away from the rest of the horses! Secretariat is in a position that seems impossible to catch. He's into the stretch. Secretariat leads this field by 18 lengths. Secretariat has opened a 22-length lead! He is going to be the Triple Crown winner! Here comes Secretariat to the wire. An unbelievable, an amazing performance! He hits the finish 25 [actually 31] lengths in front!
There is a famous picture of Secretariat’s jockey, Ron Turcotte, looking back from the horse in the stretch to see the competition far, far away. Secretariat obliterated the Belmont time record and no one has come close since. Indeed, he still holds the world record for a mile and a half race on dirt.
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Secretariat, however, was clearly something special. He was named the two year old champion, winning seven of nine races. As a three year old, he continued to develop,winning the Gotham Stakes at a mile. Although he lost his next race, the Wood Memorial (apparently he had a minor infection that day), he entered the Kentucky Derby as the favorite.
Yes, I know horse racing is controversial and that it is frequently attacked by animal rights activists as cruel and unnatural. But, despite the well publicized clump of fatalities in Churchill Downs recently, the fatality rate is declining in many jurisdictions, including New York, most horses in training are well cared for and, the industry, if belatedly, is getting much more serious about the aftercare of retired racehorses.
And there was something very special about that day 50 years ago when Secretariat, with Turcotte on his back, ran a hole in the wind, an unequalled triumph of breeding training and the horse’s indomitable will to win. A magical, triumphant day in sports that is worth celebrating.
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In the Kentucky Derby, Secretariat rewarded his backers, winning by a little over two lengths, but also set a new track record for the Derby. He then won the Preakness in what is now recognized as a record time. Still, the Belmont was believed to be a genuine obstacle to Triple Crown immortality. There was the race distance, of course, the lack of success in the previous 25 years and the
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The Library’s newly renovated Children’s Room reopened Wednesday, May 24. Library Director Marianne Malagon and Library Board Chairman Randy Colahan, joined by Library Trustees past and present, celebrated the occasion with Library staff, the Friends of the Garden City Library, and Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan and Village Trustees. Children were welcomed in to check
out books and play in our new toddler area, and residents explored the new seating, Story Room and STEAM workshop. While the project is completed, workers may be in the Library safely completing work or installing technology equipment, including computers and two smartboards. Library staff looks forward to welcoming residents back into the transformed space.
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During this month of celebrations, I am thrilled that long-time resident and Kentucky Derby-winning jockey, Javier Castellano, will be joining us tonight at the Belmont Festival to accept a Village Citation reserved for recognition of outstanding Village of Garden City residents who have had significant achievements. The ceremony will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Seventh Street across from the stationary store and will follow the performance by the Broadway Bound Dancers and the poster contest award ceremony.
Javier Castellano has lived in the Village since 2001 with his wife, Abby, and their three children who attend Garden City schools. He is a Hall of Fame jockey and winner of four straight Eclipse Awards for Outstanding Jockey. His legendary riding career includes many Breeders’ Cup highlights, as well as most recently, the Triple Crown Highlight in winning the Kentucky Derby!
The Belmont Festival kicks off the season of Friday Night Promenades where residents gather to enjoy music, food and drinks. Please check the dates for this year’s promenades, which will take place bi-weekly and
add them to your calendar! This weekend includes the opening of the Garden City Pool, always a special day for residents young and old. Summer in our Village also brings the Gazebo Concert Series in July and August and a host of wonderful recreation programs for young people.
We love our dogs here in the Village, and to make sure our neighbors and fellow residents love them too, and to keep our community safe, we have a number of rules in the Village Code relating to dogs. Village Code mandates that you remove dog waste from public streets and public areas. These areas include median strips, curbs, gutters, park areas, streets, etc. Regulations require that dog waste be placed with the rubbish for curbside collection on Wednesdays and be containerized or placed in a properly secured plastic bag. It must NOT be placed in
storm drains for obvious health reasons. This regulation included in the Village Code is important in helping the community maintain the quality of life for everyone. Owners are also responsible for keeping dogs on leash or on their property. Further, walking dogs in parks and ball fields is prohibited. According to Section 55-3 of the Village Code, “No owner shall suffer or allow an animal to run at large in the Village elsewhere than on the premises of the owner or on the premises of another person with the knowledge and consent of such other person. Any owner who fails to exercise due care in preventing such animal from running loose or at large shall be guilty of a violation.” The Code defines “at large” or “running loose” as “not under the control of the owner either by leash, cord, chain or similar device not over six feet in length.”
Three new Community Benefit Fund applications were submitted to the LIRR and all three have been approved. The first CBF is for $875,000, which will cover the cost of the Road and Drainage improvements at Merillon Avenue. The actual cost being reimbursed will be $856,903.12. Treasurer Irene Woo is in the process of preparing a reimbursement package for submission to the LIRR for this amount. The second and third CBF applications are for $200,000 and $75,000, respectively. These funds will be used to reimburse the Village
for the landscaping of the islands at Merillon Avenue in the amount of $268,550. A reimbursement package for these funds will commence upon receipt of the final invoice for the completed work.
This past Memorial Day weekend, the Garden City Police Department and various other Police Departments throughout Nassau County participated in the STOP DWI Enforcement Initiative, targeting Intoxicated and Drugged Drivers. The enforcement yielded 1 DWI arrest and 11 tickets.
The Garden City Police Department participated in the Statewide BuckleUp New York enforcement initiative from May 22 through June 4. Backseat passengers are now required by law to wear seatbelts. The enforcement of seat belt and child restraint laws saves lives. During this initiative, highly visible patrols and checkpoints were conducted throughout the Village, targeting non-compliance to occupant restraint laws, including child safety seat laws. The goal of the Garden City Police Department’s Occupant Restraint Enforcement Program is to reduce personal injuries and fatalities due to automobile crashes through education and enforcement.
• 86 - tickets for seatbelt use violations
• 3 - tickets for Child restraint violations
• 4 - tickets for suspended license
• 2 - tickets for suspended registration
• 37 - miscellaneous tickets
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On May 31st a 7th Street employee reported receiving a text from whom he thought was his employer, directing him to purchase gift cards and text the numbers back to the same phone number. The victim complied and later deter mined it was a scam.
Suspended license
A Stewart Avenue motor ist was charged with driving with a suspended license and disregarding a traffic control sign on May 31st.
Leaf blower ticket
A landscaper on Hilton Avenue was issued an appearance ticket for the unlawful use of a gas leaf blower on May 31st.
Carbon monoxide alarm
On May 31st Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a medical facility for a CO alarm. Firefighters determined it was activated in error.
Lights out
Garden City Police responded to reports of traffic light malfunctions on Cathedral Avenue and Nassau Boulevard on May 31st.
Cooking alarm
On June 1st the GCPD and GCFD responded to a residence for a fire alarm and determined the cause to be overcooked food.
Gas blower
A landscaper on Locust Street was issued an appearance ticket for the unlawful use of a gas leaf blower on June 1st.
Unlicensed operation
A Stratford Avenue motorist was charged with unlicensed operation and passing a stop sign on June 1st.
Unlicensed operation
On June 1ast a Tanners Pond Road
motorist was charged with unlicensed operation and passing a stop sign.
Suspended license
A Meadow Street motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and passing a stop sign on June 1st.
Downed wires
Garden City Police and firefighters responded to Commercial Avenue on June 1st and safeguarded downed wires until PSEG arrived.
Suspicious bag
Officers responded to Custer Park for a suspicious bag on June 1st. They determined the item to be discarded construction debris.
Stolen vehicle arrest
A vehicle was reported stolen from the Garden City Railroad Station. An alert was placed on the vehicle resulting in Suffolk County PD arresting a 22-year-old male for allegedly driving the vehicle on June 5th. He was charged with possession of stolen property.
Criminal contempt
On June 2nd Garden City Police arrested a 47-year-old male for allegedly entering a residence of an elderly family member in violation of a Nassau County Court Stay-Away order. He was charged with Criminal Contempt.
Landscaper tickets
Four landscapers were charged with the unlawful use of gas leaf blowers on June 2nd. Three of the landscapers were also charged with landscaping without a permit.
Truck tickets
A Clinton Road truck driver was charged with driving with a suspended registration and defective tires on June 2nd.
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The William Bradford Turner Post 265 of the American Legion reminds all residents to fly their flags on Flag Day, June 14.
If you have a flag that is no longer serviceable, the Legion has provided a box in the lobby of the Garden City Public Library where you may place it. The Legion will see that it is disposed of properly.
All 208 entries into the Belmont Festival poster contest will be displayed in store windows on Seventh Street.
Student artists from Garden City’s schools created 208 entries for this year's Belmont Festival Poster Contest, which was sponsored by the Garden City Chamber of Commerce. Entries were received from children in grades K–12, and will be displayed in store windows on Seventh Street.
The winners of this year’s contest are:
First Place - Perry McCann,Stratford School
Second Place - Willa Maher Hegarty, Stewart School
Third Place - Abigail Gomes, Homestead School
The Religious Education Program provides a faith-filled and nurturing environment for students and is designed to assist parents in their primary responsibility of forming their children in the Catholic faith. Children learn that they were created by a loving God, in His image, and are a unique creation who God cares for and loves. The program emphasizes that just as we are created in the image and likeness of God, so are all others and as such,
everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. The parish, in cooperation with the parents seeks to form children through prayer, instruction in the faith, service to the community and attendance at Sunday Mass
Registration is available for children of registered families of St. Joseph Parish. First-grade classes begin in October. Classes meet from 4:00–5:15 p.m. weekly, and are offered on either a Tuesday, Wednesday of Thursday. All parents interested in registering their child should contact the Office of Religious Ed at 516-741-7787 or email stjosephrelcosullivan@gmail.com .
What?! No photo? This time the images are all in your mind. You see, a while back I was talking with someone I had not spoken to in a very long time. She and I went to school together and we both loved growing up in Garden City although she no longer lives here. After an hour or so of reminiscing with her I was inspired to write a column about growing up in “old G.C.”
So, feeling very nostalgic, I wrote down a bunch of my memories but I never put it together. Recently, however, I revisited it and I did put it together - with a twist! As you know, my columns usually don’t rhyme, but I’m making an exception this one time (oops! Did it again!). So if you grew up in Garden City in the 1970s and 1980s this should make sense to you. As for the rest of you - what can I say - you had to be there! It was fun recreating those times in this way and for those of you who remember them... well, this is for you.
Do you remember back in old G.C.?
We had so much fun growing up - didn’t we?
No cell phones, Internet or social media, ya see
We had the time of our lives, you and me.
There were smiles in the sunshine and even in the rain
Laughing so hard it all seemed insane!
On the streets and in the houses where our memories remain Always taking us back to a familiar refrain.
Baseball games we used to love to play
The crack of the bat on a clear spring day
As kids, we couldn’t wait for June and the last day of school
And the opening of the village pool.
The smell of barbecues and a freshly cut lawn
Those hot summer nights we stayed up almost ‘till dawn Red light, green light, one, two, three!
Running barefoot through the grass - yeah, that was me!
Remember the Italian Kitchen and Hamburger Express Hoffmann’s Deli and all the rest
Bell’s, Lamston’s, Shack in the Back - just to name a few Gristede’s and the A&P - they were there too!
Summer days at the beach we wished would never end AM radio “top forty” DJs were like our best friend
Remember “chime time” and “turn before you burn”
Cool sea breezes and life without concern.
Remember getting dressed for the first day of school
Trying so hard to look so cool
Standing at the bus stop with no parents around Sitting in the back of the bus as we rode through town.
Those Jr. High days and Chiger, Allen & Smith Ninth grade was the best and that’s not just a myth Walking down those hallways, familiar faces you still can see They all had their moments when we were young, wild and free.
Hanging out on Seventh Street after school Man, we thought we were cool Winter was thrilling in so many ways Skating on Hubbell’s Pond, ski trips and awesome snow days!
Driver’s Ed at the High School was a lot of fun
Soon we were seniors and our year had just begun Pep rallies, cheerleaders and “T.P.ing” homes
Talking with friends on our own house phones.
Chilly autumn days, parades and Homecoming Queens
Fashion was living in our favorite blue jeans
First car, first date, first kiss
So many things we all really miss!
Pick up games of football in a colorful scene
Piles of leaves, Halloween and coming home covered in shaving cream!
Celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas and birthdays (mine in December!) With family and friends we’ll always remember!
Battle of the Bands and those high school dances
Hanging out with friends and those early romances
The Chop House & Leo’s, Sweeney’s & Whiskey Red
The drinking age was 18 - what a life we led!
Senior Prom and parties we’ll never forget Cutting loose and having fun without a regret
People and places we’ll always recall Looking back, you have to admit, we loved them all!
Graduation arrived on a hot June day
And our time growing up here soon went away
Life got more complicated as it tends to do Childhood friends disappeared but for a few.
However, when the wind is just right
And there is no one in sight
You can close your eyes along with me
And visit memories of old G.C.
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Garden City’s Senior Center is now open and all activities have resumed. Please visit the Senior Center Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm for fuRther information on activities and events!
2023 Summer Gazebo Concerts
Here is the list of summer concerts that will be held at the Garden City Gabezo at 349 Stewart Avenue. Concerts on held on Thursdays and start at 7:15 pm. Bring Chairs or Blankets and enjoy!
• July 13: Radio Flashback –The Best of Styx, Boston, Meatloaf, Doobie Brothers, Foreigner and ELO!
• July 20: Manhattan Skyline –An all-star group brings back the best of NY vocal harmonies.
• July 27: Risky Business – Old time rock and roll.
• August 3: Garth Brooks Tribute – They Got “Friends in Low Places”!
• August 10: Jenna Esposito –Tunes for the Great American Songbook.
• August 17: Beyond Fab – The Best of the Beatles.
Concerts are held rain or shine. In the event of less than perfect weather, the concert will be held at the Cultural and Performing Arts Center in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall, 295 Stewart Ave.
GC Pool to Open on June 10
Summer is just around the corner and pool membership registration is underway. The Pool brochure and application can be found by visiting our website, www.gardencityrecreation.org.
This year, residents will have various ways to conveniently register. Residents can download an application and mail it in OR stop by the Recreation Office, 108 Rockaway Ave. Online registration is also available (you must have a password to sign up online, to receive a password you must go to the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave to verify your residency).
Please look through the brochure to see all of the new and exciting things that will be happening at the GC Pool
this season. The pool opens on Saturday, June 10, at 12 noon. Hope to see everyone there! For additional information on the pool please visit our website’s Pool page!
Due to the overwhelming response to our spring evening yoga class we have to decided to continue class through the summer! This 10-week yoga session will again be taught by Kim Mercadante, ERYT. These classes will be held at the Garden City Senior Center on Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. on the following dates: June 14, 21, July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23.
The cost of this session will be $99. This session is open to Garden City residents ages 18 or older. Space is limited so prior registration is necessary. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or, if you have a password you can register online at www.reconline.gardencityny.net.
Our Senior Center is back to a “regular” schedule with many classes to tone, strengthen, and stretch your bodies. These classes are open to Garden City residents ages 60 or older. Here are the classes we offer:
Mondays
Chair Exercise with Felicia at 10 a.m.
Tuesdays
Chair Yoga with Maggie at 11:15 a.m.; Line or Chair Dancing with Felicia at 2:30 p.m.
Wednesdays
Chair Exercise with Felicia at 10 a.m.
Thursdays
Yoga with Maggie at 11:15 a.m.; Chi Kung with Andrea at 1:15 p.m.nominal charge
Fridays
Chair Exercise with Felicia at 10 a.m.; Resistance Bands at 11 a.m.
For further information, please contact the Senior Center at 385-8006.
AARP volunteers with Garden City Library personnel, Library Director Marianne Malagon, Library Assistant Director Ralph Guiteau, Pat Marson, Laura Giunta, Kristen Sweeney, Jeanette Nicoletti.
AARP volunteers installed flags on the Garden City Library lawn Monday, June 5, to salute veterans for Flag Day. The flags will be on display for approximately 1–2 weeks. In the United States, Flag Day is cel-
ebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.
1st Place: Pat Fontaine & Ellen Moynahan
2nd Place: Micky Norton & Athena Phillippides
The winners of the Monday, June 5, games: East/West:
1st Place: Carol Bertalli & Angela Governale
2nd Place: Steve & Ann Marie Iovino
Nassau’s public libraries have a challenge for you! How many libraries can you visit this summer? Find out by joining the Nassau Library Tour! Each one is your gateway into a new community –visit the library, then explore the attractions, restaurants, and parks nearby. Take a self-guided tour as a family, a team of friends, or go solo. Plus, you’ll collect prizes and invaluable memories along the way.
Open to all ages, this self-paced journey takes place June 12–August 12. Prizes are earned for visiting 5, 15, 30, and 50 of the participating public libraries in Nassau County. Anyone who visits all 58 locations will also be entered to win one of the grand prize raffles. Start your journey by picking up a Nassau Library Tour map at the Garden City Library - or any participating public library in Nassau
County.
Take photos on your library adventure and share them on social media with the hashtag #NassauLibraryTour. Explore Nassau’s public libraries and discover all they have to offer: check out the books, technology, and events, and even spy librarians in their natural habitat. Don’t forget to bring your map and have it updated with a sticker to indicate you visited that library! Then, plan your visit to the next library by visiting tour.nassaulibrary.org - where you can also find nearby places to visit or have a bite to eat.
For the list of participating libraries and more information, visit tour. nassaulibrary.org. Grab your map and get ready to hit the road!
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Registration begins on Monday, June 12, at 10 a.m. for the Tweens and Teens “What’s Cooking at the Library?” Summer Reading Club! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2023 only. Tweens and teens can register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Registrants can pick up their Summer Reading Club Bags in the Tweens and Teens Room while supplies last.
Once you sign up, you can submit raffle entries for each book you read at the Library or online through our website (www.gardencitypl.org).Tweens and teens who submit one raffle entry will have a chance to win one of this year’s raffle prizes and will also be automatically invited to the End-of-Summer Tweens and Teens Ice Cream and Pizza Party on Wednesday, August 16. All books must be at the appropriate reading level and be read and reviewed between June 12 and August 1. Registration is ongoing until Friday, August 11. Raffle entries must be submitted no later than Monday, August 14. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, August 16 at the End-ofSummer Tweens and Teens Ice Cream and Pizza Party. You do not have to be present to win. This year’s raffle prizes include:
• Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine
• $50 Amazon Gift Card
• Cotton Candy Maker
• Seventh Street Gift Card Dessert Package worth $75 (3 $25 gift cards to Dunkin, Starbucks, and TCBY)
• Airpods
• $50 Barnes and Noble Gift Card
The more books you read and the more reviews you enter, the more chances you have to win! Plus those who register for this year’s Summer Reading Club will automatically be entered into our weekly Gift Card Grab Bag Raffle!
Winners will have until Friday, September 15 to pick up their prizes. Prizes will not be held past September 15.
If you have any questions, email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https:// www.gardencitypl.org/young-adult-department/contact-the-young-adulttweens-teens-department/.
Get creative this summer by entering our Tweens and Teens Creative Arts Contest! There will be two categories for the Contest: Writing and Art. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2023 can participate and submit to both categories. Multiple submissions are allowed. There will be multiple winners for each category, with prizes being Amazon gift cards. Participants’ work can also be submitted
for community service to the Library’s Tweens and Teens Art Gallery show in August 2023. Participants can use the “What’s Cooking at the Library?” theme as a source of inspiration for the contest, but are not required to follow the theme. Submissions will be accepted in person at the Library beginning Monday, June 12. The deadline to submit is Friday, August 4. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, August 16 at the End of Summer Tweens and Teens Ice Cream and Pizza Party. You do not have to be present to win. Entries should be created between June 12–August 4. Entries can be submitted online via our website (www.gardencitypl. org) or in person in the Tweens and Teens Room. Each in-person entry must include the Contest Submission Form, which can be picked up at the Library. Winners will have until Friday, September 15, to pick up their prizes. Prizes will not be held past September 15.
We might share your artwork or writing on our Facebook and/or Instagram pages:
• Facebook: facebook.com/ GCPLTweensTeens
• Instagram: instagram.com/ GCPLTweensTeens
If you have any questions, email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https:// www.gardencitypl.org/young-adult-department/contact-the-young-adulttweens-teens-department/.
Earn community service by painting a mini canvas at home for the Garden City Public Library’s “What’s Cooking at the Library?” Tiny Art Show Project! Registration begins Tuesday, June 27, at 10 a.m. Each volunteer will receive 1 mini canvas and a set of paint pens and watercolor paint to decorate their mini canvas at home. Supplies must be picked up at the Library. Paint pens and watercolor paint must be returned to the library.
Volunteers’ artwork on the mini canvas must relate to the “What’s Cooking at the Library?” Summer Reading Club theme. Volunteers’ mini canvases will be used in the Library’s “What’s Cooking at the Library?” Tiny Art Show to help promote this year’s Summer Reading Club.
Mini canvases are due back no later than Thursday, July 13, 2023. Volunteers are also welcome to use additional supplies that they have at home. Volunteers will receive two hours for participating in this project, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. The mini canvases will be displayed until the end of August. Afterward, participants can pick up their mini canvases until September 15. Mini canvases will be held no longer than September 15. Artwork included in the display can be submitted toward this year’s Tweens and Teens Creative Arts
Contest. Please include the Creative Arts Entry Form, which can be found at the Library, with your volunteer form and artwork if you would like to submit it to the Creative Arts Contest. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Earn community service by submitting artwork for the Garden City Public Library’s Tweens and Teens Summer Art Show in the Library’s Lower Level Gallery during the month of August 2023. Artwork must be created between Monday, June 12, and Friday, July 28. Volunteers can submit up to three pieces of art. Submissions are due Friday, July 28. Submissions can include artwork created at the Library during a Library program. Volunteers must return their artwork with a volunteer form, which can be found at the Library, in order to receive community service credit. Volunteers do not have to submit all three pieces of art at once and should do an additional form for artwork they submit at a later date.
Volunteers will receive two hours for each piece they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. The artwork will be displayed until the end of August. Afterward, participants can pick up their artwork until September 15. Artwork will be held no longer than September 15.
Artwork included in the show can be submitted toward this year’s Tweens and Teens Creative Arts Contest. Please include the Creative Arts Entry Form, which can be found at the Library, with your volunteer form and artwork if you would like to submit it to the Creative Arts Contest.
Studying for final exams? Then join us for our Final Exam Study Hall on Tuesday, June 13, at 3:30 p.m.–5 p.m. Students are welcome to stop by the lower level of the Library. We will have chairs and tables set-up for students to study. Pizza and beverages will be provided for students studying. This program is for students in Grades 6-12 studying for final exams. Registration is required and can be done online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Registration begins Tuesday, June 6, at 10 a.m. Space is limited so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Kick-off this year’s Summer Reading
Club with our Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Kick-Off Ice Cream Social! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2023 only and will be held Thursday, June 22, at 4:30 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, June 13, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) at 10 a.m. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Enjoy snacks as we watch “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” to celebrate its 20th anniversary during Teen Movie Night! Teen Movie Night will be held Wednesday, July 5, at 6 p.m. This movie is rated PG-13. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2023 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, June 27, online at 10 a.m. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Join us for a Teen Creative Writing Workshop on Tuesday, July 6, at 4 p.m. Get challenged with writing prompts and activities, and even get inspired to write something for this year's Tweens and Teens Creative Arts Contest! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2023 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, June 27, online at 10 a.m. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Decorate cupcakes with a patriotic theme for the Fourth of July during Teen Crafternoon: Patriotic Cupcakes with Chefs of d’Future! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2023 only and will be held Monday, June 26, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, June 20, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) at 10 a.m. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Join us for this Babysitting Workshop program, Intro to Safe Babysitting, on Tuesday, June 27, at 4 p.m. This pro-
gram is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. We will be using the Intro to Safe Babysitting curriculum from Safe Sitter®. Registrants must bring a doll to practice diapering. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, June 20 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Join us on Wednesday, June 28, at 6 p.m. for Teen Paint Night. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2023 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, June 20, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Participants can submit their artwork to our Tweens and Teens Summer Art Show in August in order to earn community service and also can submit it toward this year’s Tweens and Teens Creative Arts Contest. Afterward, participants can pick up their art until September 15. Artwork will be held no longer than September 15. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Join us for Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons and learn how to play the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons by participating in one of our monthly Dungeons and Dragons Meet-Ups! Beginners are welcome! Each meet-up will feature a new self-contained, one-shot adventure and players will be assigned premade characters to play. Please register via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this program. The June session will be held Thursday, June 29, at 4 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, June 20, at 10 a.m online via Eventkeeper. Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Volunteer to read to and then do a craft with children ages PreK–Grade 2 during the program Reading Pals! The Reading Pals program runs from 1:30 p.m.–2 p.m. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 1 p.m. to review the material before the start of the program and stay until 2:30 p.m. to help clean up.
Volunteers must be entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 only. Volunteer registration should be done online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) at the following dates and times:
• Session One: June 26 - Register beginning Tuesday, June 20, at 10 a.m.
• Session Two: July 10 - Register beginning Tuesday, July 4, at 10 a.m.
• Session Three: July 17Register beginning Tuesday, July 11, at 10 a.m.
• Session Four: July 24Register beginning Tuesday, July 18, at 10 a.m.
• Session Five: July 31 - Register beginning Tuesday, July 25, at 10 a.m. These programs have been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Earn community service by painting ornaments for the Garden City Public Library’s Tweens and Teens Department’s Ornament Tree! Each volunteer will receive three ornaments and a set of paint pens to decorate their ornaments at home. Paint pens must be returned to the Library. These ornaments will be used to decorate our new ornament tree each month!
For the month of June ornaments are pineapples, which will be used to decorate the Tweens and Teens Ornament Tree in July as part of the Summer Reading Club theme, “What’s Cooking at the Library?” Registration begins Tuesday, June 13, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Completed ornaments must be returned by Thursday, June 29, to the Library. Registrants will be asked to pick up their ornaments at the Library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return three decorated ornaments and their set of paint pens in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive two hours for every three ornaments they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Earn community service by creating bookmarks for Garden City Public Library patrons! Each volunteer will receive 10 bookmarks to color, decorate, and write positive or library/book themed messages. These bookmarks will be placed in books throughout the Library in order to brighten the day of the patrons who check them out. Bookmarks will be placed in books in all three departments, including Children’s, Tweens and Teens, and Adult Reference.
To participate, please register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org).
Volunteers can register once each week for eight weeks as follows:
• Registration Week One: Monday, June 26, at 10 a.m. to Friday, June 30 at 4 p.m.
• Registration Week Two: Monday, July 3, at 10 a.m. to Friday, July 7 at 4 p.m.
• Registration Week Three: Monday, July 10, at 10 a.m. to Friday, July 14 at 4 p.m.
• Registration Week Four: Monday, July 17, at 10 a.m. to Friday, July 21 at 4 p.m.
• Registration Week Five: Monday, July 24, at 10 a.m. to Friday, July 28 at 4 p.m.
• Registration Week Six: Monday, July 31, at 10 a.m. to Friday, August 4 at 4 p.m.
• Registration Week Seven: Monday, August 7, at 10 a.m. to Friday, August 11 at 4 p.m.
• Registration Week Eight: Monday, August 14, at 10 a.m. to Friday, August 18 at 4 p.m.
Bookmarks should be returned no later than Thursday, August 31. Registrants will be asked to pick up their bookmarks at the Library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return 10 completed bookmarks in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive two hours for every 10 bookmarks they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
The Tweens and Teens Department is looking for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 to volunteer to provide feedback on recently published Young Adult books as part of our Tweens and Teens Best Books 2023 Committee! Eligible books are those published between October 1, 2022 and December 5, 2023 and aimed at tweens and teens in Grades 6–12.
Volunteers will be asked to read books on the Tweens and Teens Department’s monthly reading lists beginning with December 2022 and then write a 300-word review. Volunteers can also nominate a book not on our lists as long as it’s published between October 1, 2022 and December 5, 2022 and the Library owns a physical copy in the Young Adult collection. Volunteers will earn community service credit.
Credit for both reading and writing reviews on new books in the Library’s Young Adult Collection. The feedback used throughout the year will help the
Young Adult Librarians compile the Best Books list for the year in December 2023.
There are no requirements on how many books a volunteer must read and volunteers can read however many new books they are able to throughout the year. Volunteers can get credit for books they do not finish, as long as they provide 300-word feedback as to why they chose not to finish the book. The committee may meet throughout the year if there is interest, but volunteers are not required to attend meetings and can still participate by reading and providing feedback on recent Young Adult books.
If interested, please sign-up to join the committee by visiting Garden City Public Library’s website at https:// www.gardencitypl.org/tweens-teensbest-books-2023-committee/ or for more information, please contact the Young Adult Department at https://www.gardencitypl.org/young-adult-department/ contact-the-young-adult-tweens-teensdepartment/.
Follow Garden City Library’s Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram! The Young Adult Department uses both social media platforms as a tool to post updates and announcements about upcoming Library programs and community service opportunities.
Here are the Facebook and Instagram pages for the Garden City Public Library Tweens and Teens Department: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ GCPLTweensTeens
Instagram: www.instagram.com/ GCPLTweensTeens
If you’re interested in participating and want to learn when events will be happening for tweens and teens (Grades 6–12), or if you have any questions, email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl. org/young-adult-department/contactthe-young-adult-tweens-teens-department/ .
If you are interested in helping to come up with programming ideas or social media outreach ideas for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12, consider joining the Teen Advisory Board. Online applications are available at https:// www.gardencitypl.org/teen-advisory-board-application/ Applicants should be in Grades 6–12. Email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl.org/ young-adult-department/contact-theyoung-adult-tweens-teens-department/ if you have any questions.
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Notice of Formation of A & S Backflow Testing & Lawn Sprinklers LLC . Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023-04-28. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Gandolfo Braccioforte: 10 Jefferson ST Garden City NY 11530.
Purpose: Any lawful purpose
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Notice of Formation of TRADING TACT LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023-05-18. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS, INC. : 7014 13TH AVENUE SUITE 202 BROOKLYN NY 11228.
Purpose: Any lawful purpose
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
NASSAU COUNTY FORECLOSURE NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. f/k/a Chase Home Finance, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Julie Soussis a/k/a Julie F. Soussis; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 2, 2008 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 12, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 90 Amherst Street, Garden City, NY 11530. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Garden City, Town of Hemstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 33 Block 301 Lot 459.
Approximate amount of judgment $346,871.59 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 007961/2007. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held "Rain or Shine." Gina Raio Bitsimis, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 4304792 Dated: May 3, 2023
Notice of Formation of Norton Designs Limited Liability Corporation. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023-05-31. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Stephen Norton: 110 Chestnut Street Garden City NY 11530. Purpose: Any lawful purpose
The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on May 4, 2023, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed. The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.
The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on May 4, 2023, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed. The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that bids for the following will be received at the Garden City Union Free School District, 56 Cathedral Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 until 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 16, 2023 at which time and place bids will be opened and read aloud.
“PRINTED FORMS” 2023-2024
Copies of the specifications and instructions may be obtained at the aforesaid Business Office between the hours of 8:30 am through 4:00 pm Monday – Friday up to the time of the bid opening.
Dana DiCapuaAssistant Superintendent for Business & Finance Garden City UFSD
Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED MAY 4, 2023, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,858,000 TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $5,858,000 AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE
The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is to construct various road improvements at the estimated maximum cost of $5,858,000. The period of usefulness is fifteen (15) years.
The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $5,858,000.
Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED MAY 4, 2023, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $585,800 TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO CURBS AND SIDEWALKS IN THE VILLAGE, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $585,800 AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE
The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is to construct improvements to curbs and sidewalks in the Village at the estimated maximum cost of $585,800. The period of usefulness is ten (10) years. The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $585,800. A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village of Garden City, Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York.
The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on May 4, 2023, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed. The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.
Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED MAY 4, 2023, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,512,500 TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION OF MEADOW STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $1,512,500 AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is to construct Meadow Street drainage improvements at the estimated maximum cost of $1,512,500. The period of usefulness is forty (40) years.
The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $1,512,500.
A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village of Garden City, Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York.
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ident to obtain information concerning the Q & A process between Westerman and the new Board by simply directly requesting same from her! Perhaps the mysterious Alliance is somehow unaware of this information. Is this reminiscent of when the expired Committee did not include the comprehensive 60 page Irwin & Bielinsky report in its dialogue with the Board and residents until after last November when then Trustee, now Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan, disclosed its existence at a Board meeting?
So, now should we await the final Westerman report and the Board’s next steps? Yes.
Could it be true that the Alliance is composed of the same people who lead the disbanded Committee appointed by prior Mayor Veneziale purposed as informational advisors, not to act as champions of a cause? If so is there the possibility that there was a hijacking of Village resources, specifically, $23.5k previously granted to the now disbanded committee by the previous Board, its use of Village facilities, the time and cooperative efforts of employees paid by the Village, to now convert the product of an official but now defunct Committee into a crusade for renovation??
To the Editor:
In the GCNews, June 2nd Edition, page 17, there is a full page ad publicizing a justformed citizens group. It is named “St. Paul’s Alliance.” Its stated mission is to re-purpose the St Paul’s building into a quote “high quality, year round, recreation, educational and social space.”
In other words, preserve the building. Does this sound familiar? It should. This was the prime objective of the Mayor’s St Paul’s Committee which labored for a year with no final report or decisions. Mayor Flanagan dissolved that committee and stated she would appoint members to a new St Paul’s Committee. This should happen in the near future To me the new group could have a mission identical to the principal objective of the 2022 Mayor’s Committee.The only difference, from the old to the new, is the new organi-
zation does not allow for the other two uses debated by the former Mayor’s Committee: façadism and complete demolition of the structure in favor of a Village park. Stated simply the Alliance is nothing new. It is merely a resuscitation of last year’s uses sub-committee.
There were no names, in the ad or website, of organizers or officers of the Alliance. Who is behind it? We do not know for certain.
However, based on the language used in the ad and our attendance at numerous town halls re St Paul’s, I surmise that resident Frank McDonough is one of the principal organizers. He was the prime sponsor of preservation in his role as head of the “Uses” subcommittee of the St Paul’s Committee. He is a fanatically strong advocate of preservation, and has been for many, many years. Another main supporter, naturally, would be the GC Historical Society. We wonder why the Alliance wants to be anonymous.
DECADES? The newspaper ad stated: “We envision that our task would be accomplished in a phased approach over many years -- if not decades-- to keep the project affordable for all residents.” Are they suggesting a 10, 20 or 30 year construction period? What does that imply? The renovation would not be completed and fully ready for occupation until perhaps 2045? Ludicrous!! And unacceptable. The word “decades” would need lots of disclosure and approval by GC residents.
I do not think we have to wait that long to have it over with, and settled, after owning the building for 30 years presently. Finally are they suggesting occupying a partially restored building which is under construction. A bit dangerous.
NEXT STEPS. The timing of launching the Alliance in early June is puzzling considering the summer is not a time of year for town halls and other publicity. And for June through September, there are only four GC Board of Trustees meetings scheduled. In addition, I believe the present Board would oppose a multi-decades project, and perhaps other aspects of Alliance’s objectives. What the Alliance is proposing is to keep the annual payments burden on residents low, but for an unusually longer timeframe. Sort of like choosing a
30-yr home mortgage instead of one for 5, 10,15 or 20 years. Yes, annual tax payments would be low but total payments would be higher out of pocket.
CONCLUSIONS. The new Alliance is a surprise since it does not propose anything new. One thing they may achieve is an extension of the timing of the Village debate in preparation for a probable 2024 Village wide vote of preservation, facade or demolition (plus town park). It is no secret that this writer believes that demolition will be the ultimate winner in this excruciating, seemingly endless debate. Regarding the Alliance I have more questions than answers and trust they will be very transparent in how they will achieve their stated goals.
George M. Salem College fundingTo the Editor: College funding is a major concern for most families even those who live in upscale communities like Garden City. Of course there are many scholarships, special, academic and athletic, but most are of the “partial variety” type and don’t come close to covering the true cost.
I remember years ago during family dinners with my in-laws, my father-in- law was a trustee of a major and very familiar institution with a $20 billion dollar endowment, asking him why doesn’t the university use some of those dollars to defray or limit their yearly tuition increases? There was no answer but a blank stare. There are many colleges and universities with billions and or millions of dollars in their “kitty.” However, tuition increases every year are usually more than the current inflation rate.
President Biden wants to forgive $10,000 and in some cases, $20,000 of student loans. I suspect it is more to get young voters from the 18 to 40 age group to vote democratic. In fact, if you check the profile of voters during the last presidential election you will find it was the heaviest turnout ever of “younger voters.”
My suggestion, if the government wanted to help fund for college, would be to provide interest free loans and generous pay back period. As we know, interest rates increase the amount actually paid dra-
matically. For example, a $30,000 loan at 5% for 30 years would be a total payback of $57,975 in which $27,975 would be interest. The monthly cost would be $161 a month. If there was no interest, the monthly cost would be only $83.
To date, I have not heard or read about my suggestion. Let’s hope some forward thinking politician will.
John AppeltTo the Editor:
I am writing to alert the residents to a new feature of Village Board of Trustees meetings. We have added a Quick Comments section near the beginning of each meeting. It allows for any
resident to speak on any topic for one minute. The intention is to permit those who can not stay for the entire meeting (some exceed three hours) but wish to make a quick comment to make it. For those of us who have attended BOT Meetings and have given up waiting to make their comment, this addition is for us.
So, if you have something to say but could not stay for the whole meeting, arrive at the beginning and raise your hand as soon as the Quick Comment section is opened. Many thanks to Mayor Flanagan and the rest of the BOT for supporting this agenda Meeting addition/innovation.
Charles KellyPLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 1, 2023, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled:
“Bond Resolution of the Village of Garden City, New York, adopted June 1, 2023, authorizing the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $650,000 to finance the construction of roof and masonry improvements at the Library building, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $650,000 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 $650,000 pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York, to finance the construction of roof and masonry improvements at the Library building;
SECOND: STATING that the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $650,000; 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 $650,000 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: June 1, 2023 Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk
The Garden City Public Library is excited to have a table at the Belmont Festival on Friday, June 9, starting at 6:00 p.m. on Seventh Street in Garden City. The Library will have games, giveaways, raffles, and more! Learn about upcoming summer programs for all ages and also about this year’s “What’s Cooking at the Library?” Summer Reading Club and the prizes you can win just by reading this summer! Plus, visit the Library’s table at the Belmont Festival for your chance to meet a special costumed character!
Monday Movies Presented by the Friends of the Garden City Library
Mondays at 1:30 p.m.
June Movies:
June 12: “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” - 115 min - 2022
June 19: “80 For Brady” - 98 min - 2023
June 26: “Marlowe” - 110 min - 2023
Join us for our Summer Reading Club in the Adult Services Area! It’s easy to sign up, come to the Reference desk, sign up, receive a sign-up bag, and you are on your way! Registration begins Monday, June 5, 2023.
Each time you read a book, we ask that you fill out a review card AND a recipe card (which is provided in your bag!) Our goal is to put together a menu of recipes at the end of the summer. Write down your favorite recipe or a family traditional recipe and bring it to the reference desk. At the end of the summer, we will select review cards randomly and award prizes! The more you read, the better chance you have of winning.
We are planning some fun programs and look forward to seeing you for the Summer Reading Club!
Monday, June 12, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
In keeping with the Summer Reading Club theme, we are showing the movie “Julie & Julia!” Join us for this American biographical comedy-drama film written and directed by Nora Ephron starring Meryl Streep, Amy Adams and Stanley Tucci. The film contrasts the life of chef Julia Child in the early years of her culinary career with the life of young New Yorker Julie Powell, who aspires to cook all 524 recipes in Child's cookbook in 365 days, a challenge she described on her popular blog.
The film “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” will be screened at the Library on Monday, June 12.
Saturday, June 24, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Receive a 10% reduction on automobile/liability insurance and qualify for a license point reduction. Registration in person began on Monday, May 22, for residents of the Garden City Public Library cardholders. Those without a Garden City Public Library can begin registering on Monday, June 12, 2023. Register separately for each person. Proper ID is required when registering an absentee party. You must bring a $30 check payable to the Empire Safety Council for each registrant.
Tuesday, June 27, from 1 – 2 p.m.
Mary takes us to visit one of the largest art museums in Europe, housed in a former Beaux-Arts railway station. It holds mainly French art dating from 1848 to 1914. The Musée d’Orsay houses the largest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist masterpieces by painters including Manet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Monet and Cézanne.
Tuesday, June 27, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
The movie is “The Hundred-Foot Journey” about the Kadam family leaving India for France, where they open an Indian restaurant directly across the road from Madame Mallory’s Michelinstarred eatery. Starring Helen Mirren, Om Puri, and Manish Dayal.
The Garden City Public Library will be closed on Sundays for the summer beginning Father’s Day, June 18. The Library’s regular hours from Monday through Saturday remain unchanged. Regular Sunday hours will resume after Labor Day beginning Sunday,
September 10.
You can visit the Library 24/7 at www.gardencitypl.org to access online services such as electronic databases and downloadable eBooks, audiobooks, and periodicals.
There will be a Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on Monday, June 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library in the small meeting room on the lower level.
Further details about the meeting will be posted when available on the Library’s website www.gardencitypl. org.
The Children’s Room is open to the public; some finishing touches may be ongoing until the project is completed. Children and parents have been enjoying reading in the new storytime room and having fun coloring and playing with puzzles.
This summer’s theme is What’s Cooking at the Library? There are 2 clubs, a preschool club for children ages 2 - 5 (not entering kindergarten in fall 2023) and a club for children entering grades K–5 in fall 2023. Summer Reading Club registration starts June 12 at 10 a.m. on Eventkeeper. Please come to the children’s desk to pick up the goody bag. Fun programs include the Young Engineers, a family sensory storytime, storytimes for children from birth-5 years (not entering kindergarten), and we are bringing back the popular Talent Show.
Tie-Dye - Science teacher Chris Buchman will be instructing a creative fun tie-dye program. Reading Pals - Volunteers will read to children age 4 – grade 2 and then do a craft or coloring activity. Details will be coming on the Library website; please watch Eventkeeper for additional details.
The Garden City Public Library
Will Be at the Belmont Festival!
The Garden City Public Library is excited to have a table at the Belmont Festival on Friday, June 9, starting at 6:00 p.m. on Seventh Street in Garden City. The Library will have games, giveaways, raffles, and more! Learn about upcoming summer programs for all ages and also about this year’s “What’s Cooking at the Library?” Summer Reading Club and the prizes you can win just by reading this summer! Plus, visit the Library’s table at the Belmont Festival for your chance to meet a special costumed character!
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From classes to lectures and concerts to movie screenings, there's never a dull day at your local library! Check this paper each week for fun and informative all-ages activities, all for free or cheap!
“Fun with Friends:” Maya Broder, Bridget Coviello and Casey Dennis wanted to address the need to increase social interaction amongst primary school children in a less fortunate school district. They built a giant Jenga set with inspirational and interactive messages to donate. They also collected board games, legos and a variety of arts and crafts. These items will provide hours and years of “fun with friends”.
“The Music Movement:” Gianna Fernando and Colleen Irwin’s project focuses on supporting music education programs in schools. They donated small music essentials to an underfunded school district on Long Island, helping students succeed in the classroom. They have also created informative videos for GC’s and other schools’ to encourage the students to pursue music and understand its benefits.
“Animal Shelter Donation Awareness:” Claire LeLeonnec’s and Sophia Persichilli’s project was to raise awareness about donating to animals in need at the Town of Hempstead’s Animal Shelter. They designed and painted the unnoticed large donation bin and created signage. They are collecting donations at 13 St. James Place (bin outside garage) until June 10.
“Beautifying Homes for Adults with Disabilities:” Zoe Argenziano’s and Beatrice Ehrig’s project focused on working with adults with disabilities through ACDS. Several of the homes needed outdoor beautification and they designed and planted gardens at the homes with the residents.
Alexander Turney Stewart ’ s vision for Garden City, when he purchased a large tract of the treeless Hempstead Plains, was a village modeled after the “Garden Cities” of England, with graceful homes shaded by majestic trees, architecturally significant civic structures to enrich the community and an accessible railroad network to whisk workers to the metropolis of Manhattan.
150 years later, the dream lives on. As part of the birthday celebration for the Historical Society ’ s Museum building, one of the original “Apostle” houses built by Stewart ’ s company, and the Historical Society ’ s mission to engage and educate every Village resident about the unique history and rich architectural assets in our village, a contest was held to build a three-dimensional model of any historic Garden City building.
Inspiration included St. Paul ’ s School, The Cathedral School of St. Mary ’ s, The Cathedral of the Incarnation, the Casino, the Water Works, and some residential homes still standing. Several models were submitted by teams including Mrs. Stacey DeCillis ’ Middle School students and Junior Girl Scout Troop
1187, as well as Carter Jones ’ submission as an individual effort.
Models currently on display at The Historical Society ’ s Museum at 109 Eleventh Street include the Cathedral of the Incarnation, The Garden City Hotel, TGCHS ’ s 1872 Stewart-era Apostle House, a railroad station, and residential homes of the era.
Students who participated were honored by the Historical Society
and invited to the Museum the evening of May 31 with their families and feted to a dessert reception. Each participant was presented with a Certificate of Excellence, "For their active participation honoring the vision of Alexander Turney Stewart and the 150th anniversary of the Garden City Historical Society ’ s 1872 Apostle House.” All had a wonderful time.
One of the event organizers, Historical Society Director Diane
Geyer remarked, “Standing in this building brings the history of Garden City to life. This contest encouraged the children to really look at and think about the historic structures before they used a variety of artistic mediums to create their own scale model. It ’ s important for the community to support our ongoing restoration of the museum as a way of keeping A.T. Stewart ’ s vision vibrant and relatable.”
BY MELISSA JAEGER
By all accounts, the A.T. Stewart Market last Saturday was a resounding success! We heard from shoppers and vendors alike about how much they were enjoying themselves. It may have been a bit breezy and chilly, but the rain held off. It was our first vendor-driven event since before the pandemic hit, almost four years ago. The front lawn of The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) Museum was virtually packed with shoppers and vendors. The most popular attraction was the Town of Hempstead (Wantagh) Animal Adoption Vehicle with three of its dogs — Ace, Zelda, and a yellow lab. Zelda captured people’s hearts, as she was paralyzed and had just been fitted with a wheelie device so that she could motor around.
Two of our own volunteers -- Pat Schweitzer (decorative handpainted items) and Christine (hand-crafted garden ornaments and bird feeders) – were vendors whose tables were busy with shoppers. Some of the other merchants included: Hawkgirl Photography with its notecards and prints made by Kelli (and her mom, Kathy); Scout & Cellar — a Spanish company that makes environmentally friendly olive oils, balsamic vinegar, coffee and wine; two sisters, who make clay jewelry (Merijewelries) inspired by the hidden gardens of NYC; and several vendors sold vintage items (furniture, tabletop items, jewelry). Jessica Jones (TGCHS Trustee) with her perennials and annuals in flats and beautiful pots, was a hit with many of our customers, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Historical Society’s Children’s Art Show. James Griffin, a Chaminade student, was there selling the socks he designed and produced. His company, We Help Two, gives 100% of the proceeds to the Lundquist Foundation and The INN. We were so fortunate to have mothers and daughters (National Charity League) as well as four high school young men lending a hand. Big thank you to all of them for their help!! And we can’t forget the American Legion Ladies
Auxiliary who were greeting folks and educating people about the Legion. These are excellent examples of people giving back.
We still have lots of great Father’s Day gifts! Make sure to come into the Shop and check out our selection of tee time coasters, beer steins, pillows with fisher and dad designs, Best Dad and Golfer mugs, leather cigar tubes, and much more. Or just come in and say hi to Stewart, our Shop beta fish mascot!
• The Exchange Consignment Shop is housed in The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) Museum on 109 Eleventh Street (in the basement of the building).
• All the proceeds from the Shop sales directly benefit TGCHS.
• Shop 24/7 online at atstewartexchange.org and pick up your purchases at the Exchange.
• Follow and Like Us on the AT Stewart Exchange Facebook and on the AT Stewart Exchange Instagram pages. We sure do get around!
• Our best sellers — jewelry (costume and fine), lamps, mirrors, and crystal (Waterford, Baccarat, Tiffany)
• We take/accept silver, pocketbooks, china, furniture, artwork, and collectibles. All items are in new or nearly new condition.
• Sorry — no clothing, except for furs during the cold months, or shoes. And no appliances.
• Consignments are done Wednesday through Friday, 11:00, a.m. – 2:00 p.m., by appointment ONLY. Appointments keep down the numbers of people in the Shop and reduce wait-times to consign.
• Please call (516) 746-8900 to set up an appointment.
• Unsure if your items are appropriate to consign? Email photos to store@ atstewartexchange.org and be sure to include sizing info. You will generally receive a response the same day.
Can I donate? YES! We love donations! PLEASE don’t leave donated items outside the shop when we are closed. We want your items, but we don’t want them to get ruined, especially during inclement weather. Email me at store@atstewartexchange. org and I will work with you to arrange a drop-off time. I check the email every day, even when we’re closed.
Remember: Shop 24/7 online at www. atstewartexchange.org and pick up your purchases at the Exchange. Follow and Like Us on the AT Stewart Exchange Facebook and on the AT Stewart Exchange Instagram pages. We sure do get around!
Check out our new paint job! Thanks to
your generous support, Old World Quality is working to repair and re-paint the back of the Museum and will soon start working on the last side of the house! We remain open throughout this process and precautions are taken to protect customers entering the Shop.
The shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street. Shop Hours: Mon – Fri: 10–4 p.m., (Wednesdays until 6 p.m.) Sat: Noon–4 p.m.
For more information please call (516) 746-8900.
$268,550.
Deputy Mayor Bruce Chester noted that there are more items that the village wishes to apply to the Community Benefit Fund for reimbursement.
The Village Board of Trustees approved a $40,000 increase to the capital project for software replacement, outlined by Superintendent Giovanniello. Giovanniello said the $40,000 increase brings the capital project’s total amount to $279,894.
The allocation of that $40,000 which followed was done to pay the additional Tyler Technologies invoices, for implementation overruns due to reports the Building Department needs.
Deputy Mayor Lawrence Marciano asked if the software expense represents “scope creep” or items missed by the village in securing services, or by the people who previously worked on the software. He wanted to know more about how the tasks were originally assigned, to end up adding $40,000 or about 20 percent more.
Giovanniello conceded that Tyler Technologies “missed sharing how to interpret the software” with village staff.
“This is the scope (costs) needed and requested. We were misinformed as to how the system works, to get the services we need. So then we needed to ask questions to get the best from the software product. Then, the scope increased for services they provided to us as by asking for additional items we have an increase in costs. Some of their invoice items were outstanding that need to be paid while some are for future invoices being sent over,” Giovanniello replied.
Marciano said if the software should
have been shown as part of the initial demo then it should have been included in the upfront costs, and he has experienced software companies receiving bids because the cost is initially cheaper. Later, as the user proceeds in the software, higher costs are typically experienced and it can snowball to a level not imagined at the start of the contract.
“Over time we’ll realize we need these, another of these, another – etc. and the cost starts to balloon,” he added.
In other municipal finance moves, proposals for work on Village Hall by vendor Intelli-Tec Security Services of Syosset were reviewed and approved by the board as Superintendent Giovanniello provided project details.
Last Thursday the Board of Trustees approved a transfer of $50,000 of funds originally budgeted for the village Dog Park capital project, a project which has been closed (canceled), to the Office Construction Administration and Finance capital project.
Intelli-Tec has several components of the latest work on Village Hall that it will cover. Approvals were formalized for installation of new electrified locks, at a cost of $28,572; wiring from the electrified locks to the control panel in Village Hall’s basement computer room was also approved, with a cost of $10,731.64. Finally non-electrified locks will be put on the Business Office, with the board approving $10,366.
For the Village Hall Computer Room restoration project, the board of trustees also approved Intelli-Tec’s proposal for installation of two low-profile switch mounts (switch racks) plus a wall mount enclosure, fiber-optic cable strands and patch cables for $10,244.
“This connects patch panels from
the Computer Room to the racks. The installation will streamline connectivity for the computers, the applications for the Business Office and communications for IT services and a faster network throughout – making it easier for troubleshooting too,” Giovanniello said.
Intelli-Tec is on the New York State competitively-bid contract for service to Garden City.
Due to severe damage from rainy weather in late winter and spring, an emergency was declared by the village to fix the roof of the St. Paul’s Fieldhouse. On June 1 the Village Board authorized an additional capital project budget of $58,800 for the roof repair.
Superintendent of Recreation and Parks Paul Blake told the Board of the good news; American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding was available to be used for the capital project amount. For village accounting to be impacted positively, the Board authorized appropriation of $58,800 of ARPA Funds for the work needed for the St. Paul’s Fieldhouse roof repairs.
Village Engineer Craig Bandini inspected the roof on May 30 and said it presented an emergency situation and would need to be addressed as soon as possible.
With a board approval to declare an emergency for the roof repair, the village had the ability to forgo the regular competitive bidding process. A contract for $58,800 was soon approved for New Hyde Park company Preferred Exterior Roofing and Siding. Superintendent Blake informed the trustees that this was actually the lowest price quote the village received, with the next two at $64,000 and $73,410.
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Blake noted the four-step process but Trustee Charles Kelly questioned why the bid process was not pursued, given that the village received different competitive quotes.
“We always do our due diligence to get additional prices, but we did not go out for a public bid. At best the bidding would take between 8 and 10 weeks to be awarded. In that much time, we were concerned that the damage would become worse, and that it would not be just the roof that is damaged but the synthetic floor inside the Fieldhouse which does not tolerate being flooded by water,” Blake said.
The schematic plans for Village Fire Station No. 2 at the intersection of Stewart Avenue and Edgemere Road have been submitted by the structural engineer and architect. A meeting took place on Thursday June 1 to review the staging plans for the project, and a walkthrough of the building was completed.
“Basically it is now up to the Fire Chiefs if everything will be sufficient for them as far as the design. Once that design is approved we can go back to the architect and structural engineers and they can prepare final documents so we can go out to bid and get some pricing on this project,” Giovanniello explained.
A handful of village residents were confirmed in new municipal board and commission appointments during the Garden City Board of Trustees’ meeting held Thursday June 1.
However, the rationale of appointing new volunteers in some of these roles, in particular on the Board of Ethics, was discussed during the meeting.
Trustee Bruce Torino shared his view of these municipal volunteer roles, and some board-level drama ensued. The issue put him in a difficult position as his son, Ryan Torino, was not renewed for a Board of Ethics role by Mayor Carter Flanagan.
Despite a ‘no’ vote from Trustee Torino, the Board approved the appointment of Franklin Court resident and attorney Rod Coyne was approved to serve a three-year term on the village’s Board of Ethics. He replaced Alison Metzler whose term expired April 3, 2023. The roll call vote results were 7 in favor with 1 (Trustee Torino) opposed.
The next vote was taken, appointing Locust Street resident Kimberly Johnson Glenn to a two-year term on the village’s Board of Ethics, through April 7, 2025. She replaces Ryan Torino whose term expired April 3, 2023. Trustee (Bruce) Torino abstained from that vote so the tally was 7 in favor, with one abstention.
The trustees’ vote to reappoint Estates’ resident Richard Corrao, who has also served on the LIRR Third Track Committee, to the Garden City Board of Ethics was a 6 to 2 vote. Trustees Torino and Trustee Michele Harrington voted ‘no’ to the appointment.
Just prior to the votes, Trustee Torino tried to convey that the understanding he had from experience as a
village trustee two decades ago, and from his more recent reviews of village laws, was that the Board of Ethics term was a three-year appointment and the people being replaced with new appointees on June 1 had taken their oaths thinking that the appointments lasted the full three years.
“At least in my view, and I have not seen anything to the contrary, the initial appointment for individuals on the Board of Ethics, according to village law, is for a three-year term. Accordingly that term does not expire on the date indicated. It is my opinion that legally, the Board of Ethics terms are not vacant,” he said.
Mayor Carter Flanagan said this was raised previously and she discussed the Board of Ethics terms with village counsel, as well as with Village Clerk Karen Altman. Attorney Gary Fishberg was not present for the board’s June 1 meeting and his law firm’s colleague attending in his place did not comment during this part of the meeting.
“The last appointments for the Board of Ethics were all for one-year terms, and for some reason all three individuals were appointed for one-year terms. Those terms have all expired so we have initiated the discussion with counsel on the three-year board and commission terms. I think there is a benefit to the village in having continuity and not having any municipal board turn over entirely at one-time,” the mayor explained.
Among the six appointments she proposed for Board of Trustees’ confirmation on June 1, there were a mix of oneyear, two-year and three-year terms.
“Each year the terms would be staggered and there would be different appointments for each year,” she noted.
Torino contended that the village
law states the Board of Ethics term as a three-year appointment. He kept to this position on two of the votes for new appointments to the Board of Ethics but Mayor Carter Flanagan was confident that the information from counsel was correct, and one-year terms were made in April 2022 so the positions were vacated at the end of the village year (at the time of the Board’s April 2023 reorganization meeting). She commented that the filling of open positions on the Board of Ethics was important with the appointments outlined on the agenda.
Torino added, “If there was a ministerial error made it does not trump the village law. Accordingly, it is still my position that these positions are not vacant.”
Trustee Charles Kelly thanked both Ryan Torino and Alison Metzler for their service to the community on the Board of Ethics.
“I was chair for the Board of Ethics, working with Alison Metzler and Ryan Torino. They did excellent work with me, so I want to thank them for their work on the Board of Ethics,” Kelly said.
Mayor Carter Flanagan also thanked them with kind words, along with gratitude for the other three volunteers whose terms expired in April 2023.
The Environmental Advisory Board is also seeing turnover with two new members appointed at the June 1 Board meeting. Alison Parks of Wyatt Road was appointed to a term to expire on April 5, 2027. Westminster Road resident Kurt Ehrig was appointed to a threeyear term to expire on April 6, 2026. Parks replaces longtime EAB member Leo Stimmler, whose term expired in April 2023, as she is from the East section of the village Ehrig replaced EAB member John
Manning, whose term expired on April 4, 2022, in the at-large EAB position.
On June 1 the village trustees also approved the appointment of Stewart Avenue resident Richard William to the Zoning Board of Appeals, for a term to expire April 3, 2028. He replaces John G. Villanella, whose Zoning Board term expired April 3 of this year. In the spring of 2022 Mayor Cosmo Veneziale appointed Villanella as the Zoning Board of Appeals representative to the village’s Zoning Change Review Committee.
At the meeting Mayor Carter Flanagan announced that the annual Village Water Quality Report has come out, delivered to residences. The Environmental Advisory Board will feature the topic of the municipal water supply and the report at its meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 14.
The mayor noted that for the first time in eight years Garden City has a Water Department Superintendent, as Stan Carey was hired in March. “Stan Carey has worked in the water industry for 38 years. He is the former superintendent of Massapequa Water District and director of distribution at Suffolk County Water Authority. He also sits on the New York State Drinking Water Quality Council, appointed by the governor. Carey is also the past chair of both the Long Island Water Conference and the Long Island Commission of Aquifer Protection. Stan is a great addition here to us on the topic of water, which is a concern for so many residents,” Carter Flanagan said.
The mayor and Village Trustee Michele Harrington co-chair the EAB and they are enthused to present the updates and details on the Water Quality Report that residents received this spring.
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who rode thoroughbred Mage to victory in the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby, will be presented with an official citation from the Village.
Castellano has won 11 riding titles on the New York Racing Association (NYRA) circuit – six wins at Belmont, three at Aqueduct and two at Saratoga. He’s also recorded five consecutive titles won at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida, and two at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky.
Mayor Carter Flanagan announced the special presentation for Castellano to take place at the Belmont Festival as part of her updates at the board of trustees’ June 1 meeting.
“I am excited about this year’s Belmont Festival, where Javier
Castellano will be honored at a small ceremony during the Festival. John Wilton of the Garden City Chamber has been working with us to organize the presentation. It should be a great night and we hope everyone comes out for that!” the mayor said.
Castellano moved from his native Venezuela to Florida in 1997, and to Garden City in 2001.
The official Village of Garden City Citation being presented by Mayor Carter Flanagan this Friday night states some of his many professional horse riding accomplishments: the Eclipse Award for Outstanding Jockey; North America’s Leading Rider in earnings from 2013-2016; North America’s Leading Rider in jockey wins, 2013 and 2015, and Breeders’ Cup highlights from 2004 through 2019.
The five straight wins Castellano saw at Gulfstream with 132 during the 20132014 winter meet there set a record.
The Citation by the Village notes that Javier Castellano followed in the footsteps of his father and his uncle who were jockeys. He began riding professionally in Venezuela in 1996.
After the great success of the Kentucky Derby win, this year’s Triple Crown bid for Mage and Castellano fell short at the Preakness in Baltimore, Maryland, as Mage fell behind early and never threatened to take the race. They
finished third in the second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown, so the Belmont Stakes on June 10 will not see the first horse to become a Triple Crown winner since Justify in 2018.
The annual Belmont Festival kicks off the series of fun Friday Night events on Seventh Street in Garden City’s business and shopping district, with summer Promenades set to begin two weeks later on Friday, June 23. The theme that evening will be “School’s Out for Summer!”
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get kids off their computers and better accommodates a wider set of learning styles. Other teachers shared that changing seats based on the needs of the day and/or the lesson goes a long way for learning effectiveness. A librarian said they’ve seen engagement go “through the roof” since the high school’s renovation, based on the number of students present each day. “We even had one former student stop by, who worked for years at KPMG, and said that these new learning spaces emulate a real world work environment,” said another faculty member.
The students agree. One high schooler said, “As a person who has worked in both the old and new spaces, I can say I definitely retain information better in this new environment.” Another student called out a specific piece of furniture that’s made a difference in his schooling experience: the standing desk. “I no longer have to walk around to get my legs moving.”
The effects have trickled throughout the district. Other classrooms have rearranged layouts to better meet their students’ needs. “We don’t need anything fancy, just some input from the kids.”
The meeting shifted focus to the District’s new website, which just launched this week. A survey was sent around to the community last year to gather their feedback. The District received over 450 responses. “Survey results were interesting as far as who is currently using the website as a primary resource. Many seem to rely on ParentSquare more. This is being kept in mind as we explore future integrations so all resources can be housed in one spot. And hopefully, these changes will make it more of a preferred resource to all.”
The new site uses the same web address as the old, so parents and students are not required to make any changes to how they would normal-
ly find their way to the site. At the bottom of the webpage, links to the District’s social pages and live feed are now present. A major change was made to staff listings and contact information. Parents requested easier access to teacher emails/contact information but the distract was concerned over their privacy and posting that information publicly online. “We now have a form for each faculty member that routes messages directly to their email into outlook.”
The school district also has a new app, “Garden City Public Schools NY” which is available in the Google Play or Apple App store. More information will be sent out to parents.
Trustee Arthur Gnecco asked, “Regarding our new learning spaces, how much access do our smaller and/ or special ed classes have to this room?” The high school library, for example, is open nine periods a day for all teachers to book space. It is used often by smaller
Zachary Ortiz of Garden City was named to the Dean’s List at Johns Hopkins University for the Spring 2023 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List for academic excellence at JHU’s Krieger School of Arts & Sciences, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or above in a program of at least 14 credits with at least 12 graded credits. Zachary just completed his junior year and is majoring in Public Health. n
Sophia Ortiz was named to the Binghamton, Decker School of Nursing’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 Semester. To qualify for this honor, students must have an overall grade point average of at least 3.5. n
The following Garden City students have been named to the fall 2022 Dean’s List at Adelphi University.
The Dean’s List includes full-time students registered for 12 or more credits who have completed at least 9 graded credits and achieved a GPA of 3.5 or above for the semester.
Catherine Acierno, Sarah Alexander, Nadja Alexandra, Farah Marriam Anami, Mary Andersen, Koya Asano, Harry Beasley, Isabella Beh, Nina Berntzen, Manika Bhatt, Nino Burjanadze, Jeanne Butler, Daniyal Tariq Butt, Yu Kyoung Chung, Yamona Coley, Alessio Consoli, Isabella Crimaudo, Caio Luiz De Moura Gomes, Julie Demarco, Michael Demicco, Daria Derevyanko, Vaishnavi Dixit, Stephanie Dorotheos, Marin Dushku, Reece Farrow, Maria Flouskakos, Cierra Francois, Mauricio Fuentes Castillo,
Hannah Fuller, Emma Gillin, Sevar Glavchovski, Kelly Going, Lauren Gunn, Lauren Haggerty, Catherine Hammer, Imela Hasanbelli, Pablo Herrera Martin, Viktor Ivo Hockl, Mie Marie Angelvaag Holand, Thomas Horsley, Aleena Iftikhar, Marko Jovanovic, Hayoung Jung, Maria Kapelyush, Dillon Kim, Hyunseung Kim, Jaclyn Kuzma, Vu Hoang Hai Le, Daniel Leiter, Katarina Liedbeck, Karmen Lieu, Chuan Liu, Yi Liu, Dinh Phat Luong, Buu Du Mach, Dimitri Maragh, Pablo Martinez Sistac Barreto, Jesse Matozzo, Veronica Mccann, Samantha Mejia, Anastasia Menoudakos, Lily Miller, Katherine Murphy, Le Thao Nhi Nguyen, Maiken Norderud, Khin Swe Hlaing Oo, Clara Ossandon Melo, Samara Oswald, Utsav Jagdishbhai Patel, Ilaria Ponziani, Thiago Prado Eufrazio Negrao, Baljinnyam Puntsagnorov, Niv Rozenholtz, Javier Ruiz Bort, Peter Sansky-Traficant, Lelia Santos, Joe Sawma, Mia Schettini, Giulliana Marie Segovia Bendeck, Mariyam Shami, Brian Shipley, Brandon Siles, Arjola Skendaj, Allison Spier, Ghulam Quadir Tarique, Guo Tian, Thanh Duong Tran, Antonio Uria, Hidde Van Der Hulst, Thu An Vu, Serina Heimland Wold, Danelya Zholdasbekova, Elene Zviadadze. n
Garden City residents were among the more than 850 members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2023 who were awarded bachelor’s and associate’s degrees at its undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 21.
Jennifer C. Alden earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology
Samantha J. Mauceri earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology
Alexa K. Cassese earned a Bachelor of Science degree in health administration
Hope D. Mauceri earned a Bachelor of Science degree in counseling and human services
Danielle M. Sbeglia earned a Bachelor of Science degree in occupational therapy
Erin K. Healy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing
Clare M. Owens earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing
Owen P. Ascher earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and finance n
Emerson College student Rebecca Melkonian of Garden City was among students inducted into Emerson’s Gold
classes and special education students, at least once a day. These spaces also offer more room for aides and behaviorists to more comfortably work.
The Vice President of the Board, Tom Pinou, asked, “Students, what if anything is missing in these rooms?” They were stumped at first, then offered the suggestion of more options for individual work spaces for any solo projects they’re working on.
Trustee William O’Donohue said, “The site really looks great, but part of the old problem was it was like back to the future and the content was years old. I’d love for us to keep it updated. Old calendar events? Drop them off.” The team agreed and said that on the backend, the site is much easier to update now, too.
There were no citizen questions, comments or concerns raised at the meeting. The next Board of Education meeting will take place on Tuesday June, 20 at 8:15 p.m. at the Garden City High School.
Key Honor Society.
The Gold Key Honor Society is an interdisciplinary organization founded at Emerson in 1962 to “recognize and encourage outstanding academic achievement.” Juniors in the top 5 percent of their class, and seniors in the top 10 percent of their class who have earned at least 48 credits are eligible.
Rebecca Melkonian is majoring in Media Arts Production and is a member of the Class of 2025.
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John Hammersley of Garden City has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Winter 2023 President’s List. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List.
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New York City’s summer cultural season kicks off with the 45th 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 Africa Center, El Museo del Barrio, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, the Jewish Museum, Neue Galerie and the Museum of the City of New York (which is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year). 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.
It is also an opportunity to see the major exhibits underway throughout the summer:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Van Gogh’s Cypresses, thru August 27: Vincent van Gogh’s most famous artworks, Wheat Field with Cypresses and The Starry Night, take center stage at Van Gogh’s Cypresses, the first exhibition to focus on the trees immortalized by one of the most beloved artists of our time. Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty thru July 16, highlighting the designer’s body of work spanning from the 1950s
to his final collection in 2019, the show will have approximately 150 pieces on display.
Solomon R. Guggenheim
Museum: Sarah Sze: Timelapse thru September 10: For this solo exhibition, Sarah Sze created a series of site-specific installations that weave a trail of discovery through multiple spaces of the Guggenheim’s iconic Frank Lloyd Wright building.
100th Anniversary of The Museum of the City of New York: This Is New York: 100 Years of the City in Art and Pop Culture exhibit explores how the City has served as a muse for storytelling over the past century; through a variety of mediums such as film, music, literature and visual arts, presenting a diverse and engaging portrayal of NYC. Food in New York: Bigger Than the
Plate, thru September 17, highlights the City’s raucous and diverse food culture all while examining the various challenges of NYC’s food systems.
El Museo del Barrio: Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección, thru March 10, 2024. One of El Museo del Barrio’s most ambitious presentations to date features a complex and culturally diverse permanent collection of 500 artworks, including artist commissions and acquisitions, focusing on the contributions of Amerindian, African and European cultures, through rotating displays over the course of a year.
The Museum Mile Festival is just the first of a whole series of festivals, special events, cultural happenings that make the city hot, hot, hot, or cool man, really cool.
The New York Philharmonic
Concerts in the Parks, presented by Didi and Oscar Schafer. Music Director Jaap van Zweden conducts Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man, overtures by Rossini and J. Strauss II, and works by NY Phil Very Young Composers. June 13, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx; June 14, Central Park, Manhattan; June 15, Cunningham Park, Queens; June 16, Prospect Park, Brooklyn; 8 pm followed by fireworks. For weather and updates, call Concert Info Hotline at 212-875-5709.
Shakespeare in the Park presents: Hamlet by The Public Theater, Delacorte Theater, Central Park, Manhattan, June 8–August 6, 2023 directed by Tony Award–winner Kenny Leon and featuring Tony Award–nominee Ato Blankson-Wood in the title role. Same-day tickets can be obtained by lining up (early) at The Delacorte or at a borough distribution site (2 tix pp); in-person lottery at The Public Theater at 425 Lafayette Street, and digital lottery on TodayTix mobile app and website. Limited number of advance reservation tickets can be had by making a contribution in support of Free Shakespeare in the Park. Info at 212967-7555 or visit publictheater.org.
More free Shakespeare! New York Classical performs Shakespeare’s Richard III , Tuesday through Sunday, 7-9 pm (Central Park West & 103 St., June 13-25); Brooklyn Commons (Myrtle Avenue & Bridge Streets, June 27-July 2) and Carl Schurz Park (East 87th St., July 4-9). Make a FREE reservation and receive
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pre-show notice of weather cancellations at https://nyclassical.org/richardiii
Jazz Age Lawn Party, now celebrating its 18th year, is one of the world’s most authentic Prohibition-erainspired gathering, taking place this year June 10-11 and August 12-13, on Governor’s Island. Hosted by Michael Arenella and His Dreamland Orchestra. Purchase tickets in advance. (https:// jazzagelawnparty.com/)
Carnegie Hall Citywide, Citywide, June 9–August 4: Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the beloved free concert series highlights renowned local artists from an array of musical genres.
Free Summer Programming at Little Island, Chelsea, Manhattan, June 7–September 3: The award-winning public park on the Hudson River Greenway, hosts an array of free programming including performances from Tony-, Grammy-, and Emmy Award–winners and nominees; drag bingo; DJs; dance parties; Teen Night; Broadway performances.
Forest Hills Stadium’s 100th Anniversary Concert Lineup, Forest Hills, Queens, thru September 30: music and comedy performances from some of the biggest names in music and entertainment, including The Strokes, Fall Out Boy, Kevin Hart, Steve Lacy, LL Cool J’s Rock The Bells Festival, Duran Duran, Maggie Rogers, Toro y Moi, Weezer, Arctic Monkeys, LCD Soundsystem, Dave Matthews Band.
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! , Brooklyn, June 7–August 24, celebrates its 45th anniversary, with a lineup of artists from around the world honoring the diversity of Brooklyn and the broader BRIC community.
Bargemusic free concerts, Saturdays, 4 pm through August, Music in Motion” Series — a one hour performance (no intermission), including a Q & A session with the musicians.
Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1; close to the base of the Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn (https://www.bargemusic. org/admission-free-concerts/).
SummerStage 2023, Citywide, June 3–September 30: now in its 37th season, hosting free and benefit live performances in 13 parks across the five boroughs.
Blockbuster Exhibitions
Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation at the American Museum of Natural History: The newly opened $465 million addition offers innovative exhibitions. Admission by timed entry reserved online. Open daily, 10 am–5:30 pm. American Museum of Natural History, 200 Central Park West, 212-769-5606, amnh.org.
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, Herald Square, Manhattan, opened May 2023 for a limited time: Fans can celebrate Harry Potter and the entire Wizarding World with the most comprehensive touring exhibit in world. Tickets (for timed entry, but you can stay as long as you want) start at $29 for adults. 50 W. 34th Street (34th Street and Broadway). www.harrypotterexhibition.com
Africa Fashion at Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, June 23–October 22, 180 works.
Gardens & Works by Ebony G. Patterson at New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, thru Sept. 17.
Shelley Niro: 500 Year Itch at National Museum of the American Indian, Lower Manhattan, through January 1, 2024, New Photography 2023: Kelani Abass, Akinbode Akinbiyi, Yagazie Emezi, Amanda Iheme, Abraham Oghobase, Karl Ohiri, Logo Oluwamuyiw at Museum of Modern Art, Midtown Manhattan, through Sept. 16.
Malibu Barbie Café New York, The Seaport, Manhattan , thru September 15: Barbie fans will be transported to a 1970s Malibu California café filled with the beloved doll’s signa-
ture colors and casual, family-friendly fare made by Master Chef finalist Chef Becky Brown. Pop-up photo ops inspired by Malibu Barbie including a life-size doll box, exclusive merchandise.
Hispanic Society of America , Washington Heights, Manhattan, reopens after six years of renovations, housing 750,000 objects including rare books and masterpieces from Spanishand Portuguese-speaking countries.
Armstrong Corona Campus (formerly the Louis Armstrong House), Corona, Queens, Summer 2023, celebrating and preserving the life and legacy of the legendary jazz musician Louis Armstrong.
Ukrainian Institute of America, Upper East Side, Manhattan, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the art, music and literature of Ukraine and the Ukrainian diaspora, celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2023.
Uniquely NYC Tours
Brooklyn Chocolate Tour – A Slice of Brooklyn Bus Tours, Brooklyn: Enjoy chocolates from some of the finest traditional and artisanal chocolates out of Brooklyn on this recently resumed tour. Guests can learn more about the history of chocolate and watch demonstrations as they explore many of the borough’s most beloved chocolate shops, including the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory, The Chocolate Room, Raaka Chocolate and Li-Lac Chocolates.
Sustainable Harlem – Like a Local Tours, Harlem, Manhattan: support hyper-local and community-based organizations in the historic neighborhood of Harlem with this socially impactful tour. Guests will learn about many of the sustainable movements within Harlem and the people behind them such as the New York Fair Trade Coalition at the Sustainable Fashion Community Center, Simone from Green and Blue Eco Careand more.
Culinary Tour in Washington Heights – MAD Tours & Events, Washington Heights, Manhattan:
If you are a legal adult U.S. resident, somewhere there is a three-digit number between 300 and 850 with your name on it. Your credit score measures your creditworthiness, which is the likelihood that you will pay your bills.
Establishing good credit has never been as important to your life as it is today.
You need a good score to get decent mortgages rates, finance a car, get a good job, rent an apartment and find afford-
able insurance. The way you handle your money has been found to be a very good indicator for how you handle other areas of your life.
A low score doesn’t necessarily mean you are a total deadbeat when it comes to handling your money. It could mean you are young and your credit file has your name on it, and that’s about it. Here are reasonable ways that you can build a killer credit score quickly.
1. Review your credit report. You need to make sure that all of the information in your credit file is correct. This informa-
Explore this culturally rich neighborhood (featured in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights”) on a special food tour. Known as one of Manhattan’s Latino hubs, Washington Heights is home to some of the City’s best Dominican, Mexican, and Cuban food.
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.
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).
The grand finale to New York’s summer sensations: US Open Tennis Championships, Corona, Queens, August 28–September 10: It begins with US Open Fan Week, August 23-28, when the grounds are open to the public with free admission, so you can watch the (thrilling) US Open Qualifying Tournament, watch open practices of the tennis stars, and additional scheduled exhibitions. This year, there is the first ever US Open Food Event Thursday August 25, 2022, 7pm-9pm; special appearances by athletes like former Top 5 ATP Player James Blake, and entertainment. (https://www.usopen.org/)
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tion is available free at the only government-sanctioned credit-reporting-agency-operated website, Annualcreditreport. com, or by calling 1-877-322-8228. Dispute anything on your report that is not correct. If you want to get a copy of your FICO credit score, you’ll have to pay a few bucks to get it at www.MyFico.com.
2. Open both a checking and savings account. You receive credit points for financial stability, and having open and working bank accounts contributes to that,
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Say the word “exercise” and I’m apt to turn away. I don’t mean to be rude but it’s not my favorite topic of conversation. There are other things I’d rather do than jog five miles, power walk or do jumping jacks.
Yoga is fine, with or without goats milling about, but I don’t stretch in a strenuous way and I find all the various yoga poses confusing. The truth is I like the idea of yoga more than the working out part. I like knowing what the benefits of yoga are but taking the time to do the work? No.
On sunny days with the blue skies above and cumulus clouds floating by I’ve played hopscotch with my nieces. We were outside in the sunshine and played hopscotch for hours. That kids’ game brought me back a few decades but I didn’t belabor that thought because I enjoyed kidding around with my nieces. Pushing the limit and doing some vigorous types of exercises, however, isn’t my idea of fun so we stuck with hopscotch. Afterwards, sitting down and lounging around was enjoyable, too, as I sipped a nice cold glass of iced tea and chatted with the kids as they drank their lemonade.
I told my friends, Katie and Erica about the fun time I had playing with my nieces - about how we’d gotten a workout as we enjoyed ourselves - and they thought that was great. I explained that I’d been watching the kids for a few hours while their parents went to work and we had a chance to chat and tell the stories that only relatives can tell each other because when you’ve known each other for several years and when you know who all the other relatives in the family are, you can tell tales out of school.
As we’re talking, Katie came up with the idea that as I spoke I kinda sort of have a New York accent or more specifically, a Brooklyn accent. I asked why she said that and how she noticed it since I don’t hear my own accent. She gave one example after the other and I was surprised that she could come up
with such quick examples.
“You say coffee a certain New York way as if it has an ‘r’ in there somewhere,” Katie said and we laughed at that. She went on, “And you say the word ‘talk’ as if that, too, has an ‘r’ in there and when you think about it, it’s talk not ‘tork.’”
We found that hysterical and I couldn’t resist mentioning Katie’s Suffolk County accent. She grew up on the East End and moved to Nassau County 10 years ago. Her accent is different from mine which really is a Brooklyn accent mixed with a Long Island accent because I was six when we moved to Nassau County. I was young. And our accents are very different from Erica’s who grew up in Westchester County. She’s got a refined type of New York accent which sounds nice plus I didn’t want to give Erica a hard time since Katie was the one who started all this talk about accents.
The three of us laughed then stopping to think, I said this discussion was definitely off the topic because we really were talking about exercising. And talking about it and doing it are two totally different things. Talking about exercising but avoiding it does nothing for dropping the calories or toning the muscles so I knew we had to get busy.
The three of us had made a commitment to stepping up our exercise regimen so at least we were on the same page when it came to priorities. Our challenge was to find the right exercise because each of us had different preferences when it came to exercising.
“Want to go for a hike?” Erica asked. “Too boring,” I murmured in reply.
“Walk a treadmill?” I asked. “Definitely boring,” Katie said plaintively.
“Lift some weights?” Katie asked hesitatingly. “Oh, those heavy metal cylinders that make a loud clanging noise whenever I put them down?” I said. “Not my idea of fun.”
Knowing we could have spent all day talking about what exercises we didn’t want to do, I thought for several minutes then the light bulb went off.
“How about a nice game of tennis?” I asked excitedly. “We can get a fourth person and play some doubles. It will be great!”
Smiling, Katie and Erica looked pleased at my suggestion so I picked up my smart phone and started scrolling through my contact list searching for the person who would perfectly complement our little group. Coming across Tammy’s name, I called her knowing that in high school she loved playing tennis. In fact, Tammy was a tennis queen. That was the moniker listed under her yearbook photo and it pleased her.
Tammy answered on the second ring and after exchanging greetings I told her why I was phoning. She would love to join us on the court and she knew a place that would be conveniently located for all four. Mentioning that to Katie and Erica, we arranged to meet the
following week and saying goodbye to Tammy, I hung up and gave a big grin, pleased that we’d hatched a workable plan.
Tammy was the last person to arrive and stepping from her car, she sauntered to the tennis court dressed in her tennis whites and carrying the racquet she’d prized all these years. She was pleased to see the three of us and after making small talk Tammy served first and we all got to playing. We swung our racquets effortlessly, enjoying the game and each other’s company.
Once Katie hit the tennis ball into the chain link fence, and it stuck so we laughed, but I resisted the urge to make any jokes about it. We’ve continued to play tennis weekly and while we aren’t tripping the light fantastic, dancing and bopping to the music, playing tennis is exactly what we want to do.
My wife and I are celebrating our 49th wedding anniversary this week. (Although at our age, “celebrating” means maybe an extra scoop of ice cream on our next trip to Dairy Queen!)
I know we are fortunate to be reaching almost five decades of wedded bliss because I get a lot of questions from divorced women who want to know what kind of benefits they might be due on an ex-husband’s Social Security record. So, I thought I’d use today’s column to address the issues faced by divorced couples -- primarily divorced women.
Some may ask: “What about divorced men?” Well, I’m addressing this column to women because 95% of the time, it is a woman who is eligible for benefits from an ex-husband’s record. But if you are a man who was in one of those less-common marriages where your wife made more money than you did, and had a longer working career than you did, and therefore gets a bigger Social Security check than you do, then simply reverse genders as you read this. Divorced men who were dependent on their wives are due the very same benefits as divorced women.
To be truthful, I really could simply call this column a married or divorced woman’s guide to Social Security because with just a couple exceptions, a divorced woman is due the same kind of Social Security benefits as a married woman.
So, what kind of benefits are we talking about? Well, first of all, there would be her own Social Security retirement benefits. And she would be due those benefits whether she is single, married, or divorced. Her marital status means nothing when it comes to her own benefits.
But let’s go over the rules that apply specifically to divorced women. The law says if she was married to a guy for at least 10 years, she is potentially due benefits on his Social Security account. If she has several ex-husbands, she doesn’t get benefits from all of them. She will only get spousal benefits on the record of the guy with the highest benefit rate.
And just as with a married woman, a divorced woman will always be paid her own Social Security benefit first. Only after she is getting whatever she is due on her own account will they look to her ex-husband’s record to see if she can get any additional spousal benefits from him. And because the spousal rate is between about 33% and 50%, there is usually a pretty good chance that her own benefit exceeds any of these smaller percentage benefits she might be due as a divorced spouse. At least while her ex is alive, that is. Once he dies, it’s a whole different story. More about that in a minute.
But first, I need to point out one important distinction between benefits
paid to a divorced woman versus a married woman. A married woman cannot get any benefits on her husband’s account until he has signed up for Social Security himself. But a divorced woman has a bit of an advantage when it comes to that rule. The law says a divorcee can get benefits from her ex even if he isn’t getting anything himself. He has to be old enough to be eligible for benefits, which essentially means he has to be at least 62 years old. But again, he doesn’t have to be on Social Security’s books as a current beneficiary.
As I alluded to earlier, if a woman has worked any decent amount of time, it’s a pretty good bet that her own Social Security benefit will exceed anything she might be due on a living ex-husband’s record. But if he dies, then things change. If she is over her full retirement age when that happens, her own benefit can be supplemented up to 100% of the ex’s full benefit rate.
If the ex dies when she is under FRA, she could employ the same “widow’s option” that would be available for a currently married woman. That option lets her start benefits on one record and later switch to higher benefits on the other record. For example, assuming she is not working, a woman could take divorced widow’s benefits as early as age 60. She’d get about 71% of her ex’s full benefit rate. Then she could switch to 100% of her own Social Security benefit at FRA, or even wait until 70 and switch to about 130% of her own full retirement rate.
To further clarify the rules, I will answer a few questions from divorced women.
Q: My ex-husband recently died. I am 58. When can I claim divorced widow’s benefits, and how much can I get?
A: At your full retirement age, you could get 100% of your ex’s Social Security -- less any benefits you are getting off your own account. The rate is reduced roughly one-half of 1% for each month benefits are taken before then, down to about 71% at age 60. In rare cases, a disabled widow can get the 71% rate as early as age 50.
Q: I am 62 and thinking of signing up for Social Security. My husband, whom I’ve been married to for 22 years, is 60. But my first husband, to whom I was married for 15 years, is 68. Can I apply for benefits from his record?
A: No. As long as you are married to husband No. 2, you can’t get any Social Security from number one.
Q: My husband and I divorced many years ago. I have not remarried. I don’t know if he has. In fact, I don’t know anything about him except where he lives. Will Social Security notify me when he dies so that I can file for widow’s benefits on his record?
A: Probably not. There is simply no way the Social Security Administration can keep track of every person in this country and notify them when they might be eligible for any kind of Social Security benefit. And for years, I’ve been only half-jokingly telling divorced women in your situation this: subscribe to the online version of the newspaper in the town where he lives -- and check the obituaries every day!
If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-to-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon.com or other book outlets.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul’s concept and ideas of creating 800,000 units of housing over 10 years had tremendous and valuable merit.
However, in my professional opinion as a broker, her plan fell short based on the way, methods, and approach she considered taking.
Usurping and overruling local zoning laws would have created the necessary and required housing, but would have potentially caused overcrowding, depleted and pollutied our precious and fragile water supplies from our aquifers on Long Island, and increased air pollution from more cars on our roads and highways.
Was there time spent analyzing the alternatives of adding those 800,000 housing units? Did anyone consider all the empty, underutilized buildings throughout New York State?
Construction on vacant land to build “green, low carbon footprint,” self-sustaining rental units, as well as developments, would be a more logical and pragmatic approach to our housing shortage.
Has anyone researched building homes, condos, and co-ops using 3-D Printing technology? This could also reduce the costs and speed at which the final product would be available. In 2021, Kirk Andersen from SQ4D Inc. “printed the exterior and interior walls and finished the first 3-D printed home in the U.S. in Riverhead in Suffolk County for $300,000.
When observing the process, this was no ordinary concrete but a kind
extruded by a huge robot 3D printer and completed in less than 48 hours of print time.
That was considerably faster than the regular way of pouring concrete for construction.
The robot printer built 41% of the home and then the normal contractors finished the home with whatever options and customizations that purchasers wanted.
This is absolutely a game changer in lowering the costs of creating and constructing homes and developments. There is quite a lot of land north of New York City and within the five boroughs to utilize this type of technology.
More important, the reservoirs upstate could support greater construction in and around New York State as they are generally replenished with fresh, unpolluted rainfall.
The state and federal government should and could offer low-cost financing and/or tax credits for developers and pass a discount down to tenants as well as provide grants for first-time home purchasers who stay in the home a minimum of 10 years — similar to what is required on Long Island when a family receives a grant for their home.
Foreclosures could also add to the supply by making it easier for a family to purchase, instead of an investor like myself, by allowing a full inspection in order for grant money piggy-backed
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even though banks do not report account activity to the credit reporting agencies.
3. Apply for credit while you’re in college. Card companies mostly waive their typical qualifications for college students, which makes it easy to qualify for a credit card.
4. Get a secured credit card. If you can’t qualify for a traditional credit card, apply for a secured account. You will have to deposit money with the lender, which will be held in a savings account. Find a list of available secured cards at indexcreditcards.com.
5. Piggyback on another’s good credit. If a family member, like a parent, is willing, have that person add you as an authorized user on his or her credit card. Doing this will have that person’s credit activity on that one card placed on your credit report.
6. Pay your bills on time -- all of them, even those that do not report to credit bu-
reaus.
7. Respect the 30% threshold. Don’t charge up your card close to the limit at any time during the billing cycle, even if you pay the balance in full each month. Keep your use below 30% of your available credit at all times. Crossing that will cause your credit score to drop like a stone!
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w/a mortgage to be issued. This is impossible under the current way that foreclosed homes are always winterized.
I had previously sent an email to ex-Congressman Tom Suozzi as to how to solve that issue, but never received a response.
My idea was if a purchaser wants to buy a foreclosure and it is winterized, they put up an agreed amount — let’s say, $350-$500 — and then the electric, boiler, and water are put back in service.
This will allow a full inspection to be completed. Then immediately after, the home can be winterized once again. This will then allow a written mortgage commitment and grant money (currently up to $39,000) to be authorized and issued.
Once this is facilitated, then the closing can be scheduled and finalized. Lastly, even if the buyer changes his/ her mind, the money has already been spent to safeguard all the utilities from winter damage.
Moreover, when temperatures are in the 40s consistently, between May through November, why would there be a need to winterize a home, unless in a location where temperatures are generally in the freezing zones?
This will allow more families and individuals to become homeowners and build roots within the community as opposed to us investors truly build-
ing nothing but our bank accounts. This is a solution that should be considered and adopted into law to the benefit of all consumers looking to build their long-term wealth. Politicians, are you listening??
Lastly, my hats off to both the Democrats and Republicans in finally coming to an agreement with a twoyear plan to deal with and extend the debt ceiling. Now it’s up to Congress to approve the agreement.
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Early morning sky watchers may notice a new star in their sky. OK, it’s not really a “new” star, but it hasn’t been easily visible for nearly a year.
Its name is Mira, and it’s what astronomers know as a long-period variable star. It regularly pulsates in brightness, becoming easily visible in the sky, then fading well below naked-eye visibility.
The star was found over four centuries ago by German astronomer David Fabricius, who had been searching for the planet Mercury. Instead, he found this peculiar star that appeared nowhere in his catalogs, atlases or globes.
A few months later he looked again for the star, but couldn’t find it. Then, on Feb. 16, 1609, there it was again.
Not until 1660 did astronomers realize what was happening. The star had been there all along but changed its brightness over 11 months. Mira, also known as Omicron Ceti, became the first star ever discovered to change its brightness.
They named it “Mira,” which contains the Latin root for such words as “miracle,” and means “wonderful.” Its discovery was rather wonderful, too, since it supported the contention of Nicolaus Copernicus a few decades earlier that the heavens were not unchangeable. No wonder it soon became known
as Mira, the Wonderful. Today we know Mira as the most famous of all long-period variable stars. It can begin its cycle about as bright as the North Star, fade by more than 600 times and then brighten again -- all over a period of 332 days. It is now near its maximum brightness and outshines all but one or two stars in this celestial region.
Perhaps even more interesting is that not only does Mira’s brightness vary over time, but so does its size. Though we cannot see this with the naked eye or even a telescope, astronomers have calculated that its orb swells and contracts by about 20%. At its largest and brightest, the star is more than 300 times larger than the sun. This means that, if it replaced the sun in our solar system, its glowing atmosphere would swallow the orbits of Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars and would extend part of the way to Jupiter. (Coincidentally, Jupiter now lies to the upper left of this star.)
If that isn’t amazing enough, astronomers have found that Mira has a strange comet-like tail about 13 light-years long. They suspect it may be formed from material ejected by the star during the past 300 centuries.
In a dark sky right now, you should be able to spot this wonderful star near its brightest just before dawn. In the east-southeastern sky lies the constellation Cetus, the sea monster or whale. Cetus is said to be the beast that Poseidon
sent to plague Cepheus when Cassiopeia claimed to rival the Nereids in beauty. It was said to be placed in the heavens to commemorate his heroic deed.
With some imagination, one might almost be able to trace among the stars the whale’s immense body, with its
I heard the smash way before I saw the victim of the smashing.
“What was that?” I yelled into the kitchen.
“Nothing,” said my husband.
“It sounds like something,” I yelled back.
“No, it’s nothing,” he insisted.
Having determined that “nothing” is generally what people say when it is actually something, but they don’t want you to think it is much of anything, I decided it was worth investigating.
I entered the kitchen and looked at the floor. It was clear that something big and white had, in fact, met an untimely death on the kitchen floor, but it was broken in so many pieces that it was impossible to tell what it had been before it met its unfortunate end.
“What is that?” I asked, watching my
husband try to pick up the larger broken pieces before he could sweep up the itty-bitty broken pieces. The dog stood in the doorway looking on. It was possible he had been witness to the whole smashing, but he wasn’t going to rat out the smasher. He knew which side of the bread his kibble was buttered on.
My husband stood up holding a piece of something porcelain.
“A dinner plate.”
I grabbed my heart and staggered back.
“A what?!” I said in disbelief.
“A dinner plate,” he repeated, avoiding my eyes. I looked at the shattered remains of my perfect set of 12 dinner dishes, now reduced to 11, and shook my head.
“I bobbled it,” he said.
“You BOBBLED it?” I repeated. I took a deep breath. “You know, in some countries you could be arrested for that and
charged with wanton plate breaking.”
“Are you plate-shaming me?” he said.
“Just a little,” I said.
I knew I was being hard on him, but this was a tragedy of porcelain proportions. It had taken me years to finally have a set of 12 dinner plates, 12 salad plates, 12 cereal bowls and 12 dessert plates all in the same pattern. After years of my kids accidentally smashing plates and bowls, I thought now that it was just the two of us, the plate-smashing days were behind us. Of course, there would not be 10 people coming over to have dinner with us any time soon. And in the grand scheme of things happening in the world, having only 11 dinner plates was most definitely not that important. It was just above discovering a moth ate your sweater, but behind global warming.
Still, it was important to me, and I
tail and fluke stretching toward the east. And there, in the middle of Cetus, shines the peculiar star known as Mira, the Wonderful.
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Meanwhile, as my husband picked up the broken pieces of my pantry dreams, I decided I couldn’t be mad at him for something that was an accident.
“It’s OK, honey,” I finally said. “It was just a plate. It’s not a big deal.”
“Phew,” he said. “So, would this be a good time to tell you about the bowl I broke last week?”
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Happening this week in Garden City
Friday, June 9 10:00 a.m. St Francis Outreach Bus at the Library. No appointment required 5:00 p.m. Belmont Festival on Seventh Street
Saturday, June 10
12:00 p.m. Garden City Pool Opening Day for members
Sunday, June 11
12:00 p.m. Pool Open House (guest fees apply
Monday, June 12
7:30 p.m. Library Board of Trustees
Suspended license
Gas odor
The GCFD and GCPD responded to 7th Street for a natural gas odor on June 2nd. Firefighters deemed levels in the area safe.
Hit and run
A dark blue vehicle reportedly left the scene after it struck and damaged street signs on New Hyde Park Road at Vassar Street on June 2nd.
Disorderly youths
Garden City Police responded to Kingsbury and Transverse Roads on June 3rd to investigate multiple reports of intoxicated youths running through yards, acting disorderly, yelling obscenities, and ringing doorbells. Three male teens were apprehended and charged with disorderly conduct. They were released to their parents/guardians. The investigation regarding a fourth subject is ongoing.
Illegal dumping
Officers are investigating the illegal dumping of furniture and other items in Parking Field 6E on June 3rd. Sanitation personnel responded to the scene and removed the items.
Blower tickets
A company was issued appearance tickets for unlawful use of gas leaf blowers and landscaping without a permit on June 3rd.
Meeting at the Library
Tuesday, June 13
3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Final Exam Study Hall at the Library
Wednesday, June 14
7:30 p.m. EAB Meeting at Village Hall and via Zoom
7:00 p.m. Summer Evening Yoga
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7:15 p.m. Friends of the Garden City Public Library General Meeting with a concert featuring classic rock in the Library Auditorium
Thursday, June 15
12:30 - 6:30 p.m. Bobby Menges Memorial Blood Drive at Roosevelt Field Mall. The drive will be set up in the North Court area, inside on the main level near Dick’s Sporting Goods
6:30 p.m. Traffic Commission Meeting at Village Hall and via Zoom
7:30 p.m. Board of Trustees Meeting at Village Hall and via Zoom
A Stewart Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license, suspended registration, and unsafe lane use on June 3rd.
Unlicensed operation
On June 3rd a Meadow Street motorist was charged with unlicensed operation, improper turn, and avoiding an intersection.
Cell phone SOS
On June 3rd Garden City Police responded to Rockaway Avenue for a cell phone SOS activation and determined it was set in error.
Burnt food
Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a Franklin Avenue building for a fire alarm and determined the cause to be burnt food.
Arrest for leaving scene
On June 4th Garden City detectives arrested a 40-year-old male for allegedly leaving the scene of a May 29th accident that occurred on Clinch Avenue.
Alarm activation
On June 4th a Garden City Police officer observed fire alarm strobe lights activated on a Franklin Avenue building. The Fire Department was notified and responded to the scene where, upon inspection, it determined that all was in order.
On June 4th the GCFD and GCPD responded to Stewart Avenue and Kilburn Road for an odor of natural gas. Firefighters detected low gas levels and notified National Grid.
Tinted windows
A Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration and tinted windows on June 4th.
Unregistered vehicle
A 7th Street motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration and unregistered vehicle on June 4th.
Catalytic converter theft
On June 5th a catalytic converter was reported stolen from a 2007 Honda parked on Princeton Street.
Unauthorized charges
On June 5th a victim reported that multiple unauthorized charges were made against her credit card account.
Excessive speed
A Tanners Pond Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license, excessive speed, and passing a Stop sign on June 5th.
Gas blower tickets
Three landscapers were issued appearance tickets for unlawful use of gas leaf blowers on June 5th.
False alarm
On June 5th the GCFD and GCPD responded to Adelphi University for a fire alarm and determined the cause to be burnt food.
Suspended license
A Franklin Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and a suspended registration on June 5th.
Check fraud
Garden City Police are investigating a June 6th report of an attempt to cash a fraudulent $26,000 check against a victim’s bank account.
Reckless driving
On June 6th a Clinton Road motorist was charged with reckless driving and excessive speed.
Gas leak
GCFD and GCPD responded to a residence for a natural gas leak on June 6th. Firefighters located the leak and corrected the condition.
Missing person found
Upon receiving a report of an elderly confused male, Garden City Police located the individual on Barnes Lane and determined he was reported as a missing person from the 1st Precinct. Medics transported him to an area hospital for assistance. The Nassau County Police were notified.
The GC Centennials sent a club record 38 travel soccer teams to Hershey, PA, to take part in the Hershey Memorial Day Challenge!
With participants from all over the northeast and mid-Atlantic, our Centennials teams were able to test their skills against many top ranked opponents. On the field,
all of our teams played hard with many teams making it to the finals and several bringing home the coveted 5 lb chocolate bar as tournament champs. Off the field our teams and their families bonded and made lifetime memories at Hershey Park, other team activities and during combined team parties. Great job by everyone!
Team 1
Jiniya Doshi
Olivia Nardo
Team 2
The Whole Team
Team 3
Sienna Muzio
Caroline Loos
Gia Oliveri
Team 4
The Whole Team
Team 5
The Whole Team
Pink Butterflies
Mia Cerrullo
Riley Overby
Mae Connors
Team 7
The Whole Team
Team 8
Brooke Lempa
Madelyn Hook
Camilla Lione
Team 1 - Green Lizards
Killian Ganas
Charlie Supper
Team 2 - Fireballs
Xavier Brossard
Barrett Brink
Blake Whicher
Team 3 - Green Giants
Leo Trudeau
Brady Rigano
Team 4 - Blue Sharks
Jaman Li
Jaxon Blutner
Team 6 - Blue Otters
Boaz Kil
Nikolai Averin
Team 7 - GC Cheetahs
Maximo Virzera
Connor Breusch
Jack Hage
Team 8 - Grey Sharks
Nicolas Santamaria Blanco
Colin Sessa
Aqua Waves:
Amelia Waltersdorf
Olivia Dell Italia
Talya Mohamed
Blue Butterflies: The Whole Team
Green Unicorns:
Lena Power
Lucia Bianchi
Alexandra Theoharis
Pinkie Pies:
Audrey Calcagni
Lulu Connolly
Lainey DAlessio
Pinky Pies 2.0: The Whole Team
Purple Pandas:
Valentina Averin
Amelia Czapiga
Purple Unicorns:
Merry Garvey
Victoria Monte
Jackie Viola
Team Minarcik: The Whole Team
Orange Crush
Kingsley Brossard
Ethan Cohen
Pierce Ogullukian
George Prager
Team Schrubbe
The Whole Team
The Rhinos
John Gomoka
Samuel Hubbard
Team Coratti
Tristan Bilello
Matthew Coratti
Team Miller
Paxton Foster
Christian Gough
Liam Reilly
Team Boyle
Teddy Kalina
Matthew Marchese
Patrick Rynkar
Blue Lizards
Matteo Leschinski
Oliver Zelaya
Green Machine
Grady Fowler
Owen Hage
1st grade girls
Green Mints
Wynne Kelleher
Nora Donaghy
Kylie Janish
Stingrays
Maeve Burns
Brook Dobbin
Elisa Frangioni
Emma Matura
Arya Ng
Team Mullowney
Ashley Cardi
Gabby Phillipou
Madelyn Gottlieb
Team Harrison
Kelsey Southard
Claire Caporaso
Ellie LIU
Harper Wenzel
Team Blake
Grace Graziosi
Carolina Nickas
Brady Anne Allabashi
Team Munnelly
The Whole Team
Team Crain
The Whole Team
Team Servino
Eliana Braxton, Regan Chu, Emmarie Leake
Giuliana Parlanti
First grade boys
Team 1
Marco Manginello
John Bilello
Team 2
Remy Trudeau
Zack Rao
Gianni Panagiotou
Team 3
The Whole Team
Team 4
The Whole Team
Team 5
Colin Murphy
Rayyan Aboura
Team 6
The Whole Team
Team 7
The Whole Team
Team 8
Patrick Davis
Patrick Mitthauer
Hudson Melnick
2nd and 3rd grade girls
Team USA
Greta Loesch
Amelia Regazzi
Lexi Rufrano
Isabelle Rothschild
Claire Scuderi
Marin Smith
Team England
Victoria Wyremski
Alexandra Boyle
Eloise Calcagni
Amal Parekh
Team Italy
Adriana Cetta
Elizabeth Hughes
Isabella Gold
Stella Sparacello
Taylor Pombar
Hailey Bennett
Team Portugal
Naiya Cruz
Olivia Desmond
Valentina Irace
Maëllie Pierre-Louis
Team France
Helen Houston
Anna Ringh
Amelia Russo
Team Ireland
Sophie Cianciotto
Adriana Conetta
Scarlet Cook
Kyriaki Hosken
Team Brazil
Charlotte Stiehl
Olivia Lehman
Chloe Meditz
Emma Matteini
Team Spain
Regan Albert
Nora Banks
Maeve Keele
Paige Peeples
In a remarkable display of lacrosse prowess, Garden City Boys Lacrosse secured a commanding 10-6 victory over the West Islip Lions, clinching their third consecutive Long Island Championship. The Trojans’ relentless determination and cohesive gameplay propelled them to yet another triumphant season.
Although Garden City faced a slow start, they quickly shifted gears and unleashed a relentless offensive assault with five unanswered goals in the second quarter. Andrew Ottomanelli led the way with an impressive hat trick. Jack Archer and James Paisley added to the offensive barrage with two goals each, while Stevie Finnell, Michael Berkery and Carson Kraus contributed crucial goals to solidify their team’s dominance.
In addition to their prolific attack, Garden City’s unyielding defense proved instrumental in stifling the West Islip Lions’ advances. The Trojans’ unwavering commitment to teamwork and their exceptional defensive strategies limited the opposing team’s opportunities. Senior defensemen Cole Webber, Tristan Mullahey, Matt Mehling and Bryan Boccafola each showcased their formidable skills while Matthew Kephart, Owen Wuchte and Blake Cascadden helped solidify the defense. Goalie Denis Fargione continued his exceptional work in goal and with 7 saves.
Among the exceptional performances, it was Jack Archer who shone the brightest, displaying a combi-
nation of scoring prowess and playmaking abilities. His two goals and two assists earned him the prestigious MVP recognition, further highlighting his impact on the team’s success.
With this remarkable victory, Garden City etches their name in history as three-time consecutive Long Island Champions, a testament to their commitment, talent, and determination. Looking ahead, the Trojans
now turn their attention to the NY State semi-finals, where they will face off against Niskayuna, rescheduled for Friday June 9th 6:30pm at Albany State University.
From page 6
Arts Center at Adelphi is the centerpiece of the Broadway series, which brings these fantasies to the communities of Adelphi and Garden City and features students and Broadway legends.”
The Poole family, which has long been philanthropic efforts in the community, have committed a million dollars to ensure the Broadway Series will endure for decades to come.
The Gala, which will run from 6 pm to 10 pm will feature several student and alumni performances in a student choir, dancing and solo singing acts.
There will be an honorary tribute to each of the three recipients, as well as several awards given out to the student
Lee on keyboard, Orion and Rob on guitar and JR on drums.
It’s time to rock on to the music of the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Grateful Dead, Elvis and Johnny Cash. Enjoy this classic rock and more at the Garden City Library on Wednesday, June 14, at 7:15 p.m.
After a brief meeting to introduce and vote for officers and directors for the Friend of the GC Library, the eve-
ning will be turned over to the Mad Professors, a group of rockers who also happen to be professors at Adelphi University. There is no charge for this amazing evening, complete with refreshments.
All are welcome to come hear the music play!
and alumni performances.
Adelphi president, Christine Riordan, said in a statement, “few things are more rewarding than meeting the students carrying Adelphi forward with their passion for knowledge and personal growth. I’m thrilled that many will be there to share this night with us, showcasing their talents and meeting the people supporting their success.”
At the gala, the Larson family will receive the University’s prestigious President’s Humanitarian Award. Principato will receive the Presidents Outstanding Alumni Award and the Poole family will receive will receive the President’s Award for Distinguished Service.
Place an ad in our Classifieds for reasonable rates and prompt results. Call 294-8900 or visit us online www.gcnews.com to request information & rates
Litmor Publishing's Community Newspapers
On June 30, the Garden City News will be publishing our annual salute to village and scholastic teams, including team photos, stats, stories and profiles. And of course, it’ll be a pull out section, so nobody will mind if you hang on to it. Don’t let us miss your team! Ask your coach or manager if they’re sending in your team photo and write-up. Deadline is Monday, June 26!
Please address all submissions to: Garden City News / Sports Wrap-Up, 821 Franklin Ave., Suite 208, Garden City, NY 11530 or by email to: Editor @gcnews.com
HIGHLIGHTS
This pull out section will feature school and league sports with stories and photos.
If you’d like to advertise in this section, please contact your advertising representative:
SUSAN DALY
Email: sdaly@gcnews.com Cell: (516) 650-5722
ART O’BRIEN
Email: aobrien@gcnews.com Cell: (516) 816-5408
Or call the office at (516) 294-8900
Here is the list of summer concerts that will be held at the Garden City Gabezo at 349 Stewart Avenue. Concerts on held on Thursdays and start at 7:15 pm. Bring Chairs or Blankets and enjoy!
• July 13: Radio Flashback –The Best of Styx, Boston, Meatloaf, Doobie Brothers, Foreigner and ELO!
• July 20: Manhattan Skyline –An all-star group brings back the best of NY vocal harmonies.
• July 27: Risky Business – Old time rock and roll.
• August 3: Garth Brooks Tribute – They Got “Friends in Low Places”!
• August 10: Jenna Esposito –Tunes for the Great American Songbook.
• August 17: Beyond Fab – The Best of the Beatles.
Concerts are held rain or shine. In the event of less than perfect weather, the concert will be held at the Cultural and Performing Arts Center in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall, 295 Stewart Ave.
Due to the overwhelming response to our spring evening yoga class we have to decided to continue class through the summer! This 10-week yoga session will again be taught by Kim Mercadante, ERYT. These classes will be held at the Garden City Senior Center on Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. on the following dates: June 14, 21, July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23.
The cost of this session will be $99. This session is open to Garden City residents ages 18 or older. Space is limited so prior registration is necessary. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or, if you have a password you can register online at www.reconline.gardencityny.net.
Summer is just around the corner and pool membership registration is underway. The Pool brochure and application can be found by visiting our website, www.gardencityrecreation.org.
This year, residents will have various ways to conveniently register. Residents can download an application and mail it in OR stop by the Recreation Office, 108 Rockaway Ave. Online registration is also available (you must have a password to sign up online, to receive a password you must go to the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave to verify your residency).
Please look through the brochure to see all of the new and exciting things that will be happening at the GC Pool this season. The pool opens on Saturday, June 10, at 12 noon. Hope to see everyone there! For additional information on the pool please visit our website’s Pool page!
Announced
Garden City Recreation and Parks has again partnered with the very popular “Chess Wizards” to offer after school programs for Garden City children ages 5 through 12 who want to learn the game of chess!
Chess Wizards is a fun way to have kids experience the excitement of chess. Kids will play in mini tournaments, have interactive lessons with chess pros and play cool chess variants like bug house. It is proven that chess enhances cognitive development in children, improves both verbal and mathematical skills, and increases all levels of academic performance! Playing chess stimulates the mind and helps children strengthen skills such as focusing, visualizing goals, abstract thinking, and forming concrete opinions.
Instructors (who are called “Wizards”) provide all the materials necessary for your child to participate in the class and no additional purchase is required to attend. All students will receive a trophy, puzzle folder and wizards t-shirt. Come join the fun!
Two weeks of camp will be offered for this program:
• July 24–28 from 9 a.m. to noon OR noon to 3 p.m.
• August 14–18 from 9 a.m. to noon OR noon to 3 p.m.
All classes will be held in St. Paul’s Cottages.
The cost of each 5-day, 3-hour camp is $220. Your child may register for a full day and bring lunch at a cost of $320.
To register for this program please visit the Chess Wizards website at www. chesswizards.com.
Incrediflix is back! This very popular film making camp guides children through the aspects of this great hobby. Children will work in age appropriate groups to create and make their own short film. Topics are listed below. Lunch supervision is included for any child who would like to stay for both sessions of that week’s camp. All flix will be professionally edited and will be downloadable within a month after camp ends.
Where: Community Park Tennis Hut
Cost: $205 for each ½ day session, or $385 if you register for both sessions in the same week, bring your lunch, stay for two classes
Topics are: Week of July 17–20:
Live Action Flix
9:00 a.m. to moon
Discover your filmmaking talents! You don’t have to be an actor to take part, as we'll guide you through the Hollywood process to create, direct, film, act, and more. You won't just make
an incredible movie, you'll have the skills to make your own movies with friends.
Claymation Flix
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Join us as we make our own Claymation movie! You will create your own clay character to star in a movie you will film, direct, and voice over in small groups!
Week of July 31 – August 3 Action Movie Flix
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
There is no limits in your action packed movie when using a green screen and camera tricks. You will collaborate to write, act and direct in this stunt packed moved where you will be taught action choreography to thrill an audience!
Action Stop Motion Flix
1:00 to 4:00 pm
Use stop motion tricks to create fires, explosions, and even floods as your characters battle it out or work together to save the day in the action packed stop motion class. You will work in small groups to storyboard, create the action and film these exciting movies.
To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Checks only please, made payable to Incrediflix.
Recreation and Parks’ softball camp will teach young aspiring players entering grades 2 through 5 the basic skills of softball. Every aspect of the game will be covered including hitting, fielding, base running, pitching, and more. Team play will be emphasized. The goal of this camp is for young athletes to improve their overall self confidence and knowledge of the game.
When: July 10 – July 13
Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m.
Where: Community Park Softball Field
Cost: $ 130
To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or, if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.
The Garden City Recreation Department will be conducting a Youth Basketball Camp for boys and girls entering 1st through 5th grades in September who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Come join us and learn what it takes to pass, dribble and shoot in this camp. The purpose of this program is to provide instruction in self-improvement, basketball fundamentals, team play, group cooperation, and most important of all, FUN!
When: Monday June 26 through Thursday, June 29
Where: St. Paul’s Field House
Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $ 130 each week
To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or, if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.
Recreation and Parks will again conduct a Summer Baseball Camp for boys and girls that are residents of the Village of Garden City and entering 1st through 5th grades in September.
This instructional program is offered for boys and girls entering 1st through 5th grades. The camp will focus on individual skill development, and the importance of playing together as a team.
Youngsters in each age category will be divided into appropriate skill levels and will receive group instruction.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Baseball glove, sneakers or rubber cleats
When: Week of July 17–20
Where: Community Park’s Baseball Fields
Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $ 130 each week
To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or, if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.
Garden City Recreation and Parks will offer 4 days of beginner pickleball lessons to children in grade 5–8 who are residents of the Village of Garden City.
This program will provide an opportunity to learn every aspect of this fast growing sport. Explanation of the court, game rules, and court etiquette will be taught while playing. This program will be administered by Jackie Flynn, Recreation leader and phys. ed. teacher.
The 4 day session will begin on Monday, July 3 and run from 9 to 11:30 a.m. There will be no class on July 4. Paddles will be provided. The cost of this program will be $99. Please visit our Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue to register or, if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.
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.
Mad Science of Long Island is a company who provides a wonderful learning experience in a camp setting. Residents of the Village of Garden City entering grades 1–5 are encouraged to attend. The topics and details for each camp are listed below.
For any Science Camp, all checks should be made payable to LI Steam Group. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.
FOR ALL WEEKS:
Where: St. Paul’s Center
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m
Fee: $350, checks only made payable to LI Steam Group
Weekly topics are:
July 10–14
Topic: Flight Academy for Entering Grades 1–5
Birds, kites, planes and rockets—if it flies we will explore it in this camp! All week long campers will build various flying machines, explore space, and learn about Newton’s laws of motion in the fun camp!
July 17–21
Topic: Brixology for Entering Grades 2–5
Using Lego bricks, kids build a different engineering themed project in each class! They explore different engineering fields while using critical thinking and creative problem solving to improve their creations!
July 24–28
Topic: Ready to ROBOT for Entering Grades 2–5
($25 additional fee during the first day of class)
Children will learn the uses of robots in our world and spend time experimenting with them in this fun session! Participants will build their own working robot to take home with them at the end of the camp.
July 31–August 4 & 5
Topic: Motion Madness for Entering Grades 1–5
Science and engineering go hand in hand as we explore what machines and nature have in common. Campers will build various structures as they learn the FUN-damental forces that affect motion.
August 7–11
Topic: BOTS Lab
($30 additional fee during the first day of class)
Explore the world of robotics in the hands on class! Campers take home awesome daily science projects and will complete a robot that they will take home at the end of the camp!
August 21–25
Topic: Crazy Chemworks for Entering Grades 2–5
Participants will learn real lab techniques and safety procedures while using these throughout the week making crazy concoctions and chemical combinations. Glow in the dark, potions, slime and other projects with be introduced.
For Children Entering Grades 1–5
Recreation and Parks will offer the following summer art camps for Garden City residents entering grades 1–5 in the cottages at St. Paul’s. Each session is one week long and runs from 9 a.m. to
noon. The subjects of each camp and the dates are as follows:
Crayola® Artist’s Passport (June 26–30) - Embark on an “around the world” cultural adventure! Explore far off places and learn about the people who live here while experimenting with Crayola® products! We will “travel” from the Americas to Polynesia while trying art techniques developed by local artisans. Each day we will make a unique creation while learning about the different cultures.
Crayola® Artblazers (August 14–18) – Participants discover inspiring masterpieces and artists who have changed the world of art. They will experiment with different techniques and use Crayola® art materials to express their ideas. They design a unique, artist inspired creation in each class.
The fee for each week will be $ 350, checks only made payable to LI Steam Group. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.
Recreation and Parks’ Tennis Camp program offers children ages 4 through 15 an opportunity to learn or advance their tennis skills while working with experienced tennis pros in a fun setting. Our camps are set by age and children will be grouped according to ability within their camp. All sessions are held at the Community Park Tennis Center. The age of the child at the start of the session will determine which session the child may attend and proof of age may be required. Please read the infor-
mation below to determine which camp your child is eligible to attend.
Equipment needed: flat soled sneakers and a tennis racket. Please note that rackets are provided for the peewee level.
All Camps will follow the same session dates:
SESSIONS:
A - June 26 – 29
B - July 3 – 6 (No class July 4)
C - July 10 – 13
D - July 17 – 20
PEEWEE CAMP – For ages 4 – 6. For the beginner child, tennis skills will be learned by fun and easy to do drills taught by our tennis staff.
Time: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Cost: $75
NOVICE CAMP – For ages 6 and 7. This camp will teach serving, rallying, and the basics of a tennis game, keeping it fun for the younger tennis set.
Time: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Cost: $ 75
JUNIOR CAMP – For ages 8 – 11. For all levels of experience, this camp will group players by ability so that everyone can move to the next level.
Time: 10 a.m. – Noon. Cost: $ 125
JUNIOR ADVANCED CAMP - For children ages 8 to 11.
Time: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Cost: $125
SENIOR CAMP - For ages 12 to 16. For all levels of experience.
Time: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Cost: $125
SENIOR ADVANCED CAMP - For children ages 12 to 15.
Time: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Cost: $125
To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or, if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.
On May 23, the Garden City Girls Varsity Track team travelled to Valley Stream North High School for the Nassau County Championship Meet. This event showcased the top performers in the county with over 20 schools competing for coveted top spots in the county.
The team had strong performers in many events. Here are the results:
The 4 x 400 meter team placed second with exceptional running by Riley McNaboe, Kayla Pasqualina, Kyra Lekanides and Rory Heslin anchoring the team. They had their best performance yet with 4:03.
The 4 x 800 meter relay team consisting of Sydney Chean, Jenny Roller, Abby Tedesco, and Taylor McGuire came in third place with a time of 10:15.
The 4 x 100 meter relay ran by Sarah Pogolezski, Stephanie Smith, Emma Isobe-Russel, and Liz Rosado placed fifth.
The 800 meter event was an exciting race with Rory Heslin leading while a runner was close behind her. She pulled away in the last 200 meters to win the Nassau County Championship!
Kyra Lekanides finished the 400 meter event with a time of 60.9. Sarah Kade and Sofia Erigo raced in the 400m. Stepahanie Smith competed in the 200m. Kate Pogozelski ran the hurdles.
In the field events, Kayla Pasqualina competed in the high jump, Saige Scala pole-vaulted, Allison Caruthers threw discus and Liz Rosado was in the long jump event.
The following athletes had an exceptional performance allowing them to extend their season into the State qualifying track meet at North Shore High School:
400m - Kyra Lekanides
800m - Rory Heslin
4 x 100m - Sarah Pogolezski, Stephanie Smith, Emma Isobe-Russel, and Liz Rosado
4 x 400m - Riley McNaboe, Kayla Pasqualina, Kyra Lekanides and Rory Heslin
4 x 800m - Sydney Chean, Jenny Roller, Abby Tedesco, and Taylor McGuire
Long jump - Liz Rosado
Good luck to all of the girls!
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— Susan, SellerJune can only mean one thing... Another season of GC Swim Team has finally arrived!
Tryouts for the Garden City Pool’s summer swim team will be held June 12–15, from 6–8 p.m. The team is open to all GC Pool members ages 6-16 as of June 1, 2023.
At tryouts, prospective athletes will demonstrate their knowledge of all four strokes and ability to swim multiple laps in the deep end. It is only neces-
The Friends of the Garden City Library are pleased to continue the long held tradition of the Library Pool Books. Residents are welcome to read and enjoy these books at no charge and to pass them along to others. No library card is required, though having a library card is always a great idea! Look for the sign in the entryway and the Adult section of the Pool. The books in the entryway are of general interest for all age groups (children, young adults and adults) while the books in the adult section cater to adult readers. For more information on the Friends of the Garden City Library, please visit gardencitypl.org/friends.
sary to attend ONE night of tryouts. Swimmers ages 6–10 should arrive by 5:45 p.m.; swimmers ages 11–16 should arrive by 6:45 p.m. If you have specific questions about tryouts, please contact Coach Andrew at gardencityswimteam@gmail.com.
This summer, the GC Pool will be sponsoring one swim team. For more information about our program, visit www.gardencityswimming.com.
Maureen Lagarde
maureen.lagarde@compass.com
M: 516.850.7812
Enjoy a good book this summer, compliments of the Friends of the Garden City Library.
Last call!
Long Island Field Hockey League Association (LIFHA), now in its 20th year, is registering players. This is a learning league. Join the fun! Garden City girls can send registration through June 9. Approximately 6 games will be played on Sundays, likely starting September 17. The registration form can be found on the website, www.lifha.
com. Print it out to send with payment to the below address. Also, USAFH membership is required for insurance purposes. Print out a copy of proof of membership from the website; www. teamusa.org. The proof must show the player will be current during the time of play. Drop off or mail these 3 items to: Christine Hollis, 120 Kensington Road, Garden City, NY 11530
Garden City High School defeated West Islip High School 10-6 in the Class B 2023 Long Island Boys Lacrosse Championships at Stony Brook University on Saturday, June 3. Senior Jack Archer, with two goals and two assists, received the game’s James C. Metzger MVP Award. Archer also played football for the Trojans.
A 1970s Long Island lacrosse star and now a lacrosse benefactor, Metzger received the 1977 Lt. Ray Enners Award as outstanding Suffolk County player and then was an All-American at Hofstra University. A member of
the Hofstra Athletics Hall of Fame and the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame, he is founder, chairman and CEO of Whitmore – The Agency, a leading insurance services and estate planning company in the New York metropolitan area that is headquartered in Garden City.
The award was presented by James Pannell, a two-time All-American and career points leader at Smithtown West High School. He was an All-American at the University of Virginia and a Major League Lacrosse (MLL) All-Star.
Welcome to 138 Washington Avenue. This 3-bedroom, 2.5 -bath Ranch-style home is pristine and has been meticulously maintained. It offers a living room with wood burning fireplace, a dining room and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and porcelain floor. There is a den with sliding glass doors leading to the quarry slate patio, perfect for entertaining. The 2 full baths have been renovated with the main bath possessing radiant heating. There is also a powder room. Hardwood floors and custom millwork are found throughout the house. Other features include Anderson casement windows, new heat and hot water heater, new clothes washer, CAC with a new condenser. The exterior has been newly painted, and a new slate roof has been recently installed. The 75 x 125 ft. plot has lovely gardens with specimen plantings, privacy arbor vitae hedges, hardwired landscape and pathway lights. Additional enhancements include inground sprinklers, a termite protection contract and a Level 2 EV Charger. Call for a private showing. You will be delighted!
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Associate Real Estate Broker
Garden City Office
516.248.6655 ext.2201, c.516.972.8389
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