The Garden City News (6/21/24)

NEW EAGLE SCOUTS

Hempstead Town Councilman Tom Muscarella (left) congratulated Garden City residents Kevin Byrnes, Matthew Guida and Matthew Bommarito as they reached the rank of Eagle Scout. The Court of Honor was held on June 8, at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City. Also attending was Congressman Anthony D’Esposito.

BOT approves $7 million sewer bond

BY RIKKI MASSAND

At a special meeting on Wednesday, June 12, the Village Board of Trustees approved a $7 million bond resolution for the replacement of the Cedar Valley Sewer Lift Station in the village’s east. The resolution passed unanimously, 6-0, with Trustees Judy Courtney, Ed Finnegan, Bruce Torino, Michele Harrington, Deputy Mayor Bruce Chester, and Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan

present. Two trustees were absent.

Mayor Carter Flanagan detailed the resolution and bond, as outlined by the village’s Superintendent of Water and Sewer Operations, Stan Carey.

“Through past studies and observations it has been determined that the Cedar Valley Sewer Lift Station is reaching the end of its useful and operational lifespan, and a completely new lift station has

been recommended by a village consulting engineer through past studies. The Cedar Valley Lift Station is a critical part of the village’s sewer collection system – all of the raw sewage from the eastern section of Garden City flows through this station and discharges into the Nassau County system for treatment,” she said

The project includes replacing all building structures and components at the Cedar Valley

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GCPD receives state grant for plate readers, safety tech

BY RIKKI MASSAND

At the Board of Trustees’ meeting on Thursday, June 6, Garden City Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson announced a significant development in Garden City Police Department operations. The department successfully applied for a New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) grant of $465,000. This grant will fund the purchase of new software and equipment, including license plate readers, unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), software applications, and public safety equipment.

“In October the GCPD applied for a New York State Law Enforcement Fatality Grant, and we’ve been advised that we were awarded $465,000 that will help us secure the technology listed. This grant will be very helpful to enhancing security technology in the village and I was very happy and grateful for the department to get this grant, and it has been reviewed and vetted by village counsel for Board acceptance,” Commissioner Jackson

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Kick Off to Summer Festival this Friday

The Village will present a Patriotic Kick Off to Summer Festival on Friday, June 21! The event, originally scheduled for June 14 but had to be postponed due to inclement weather, will take place on 7th Street between 5–9 p.m. The evening will feature vendors who will share summer program offerings, the NY Islanders, GC Recreation, Summer Enrichment and more. Live music, a bouncy house, bubble machines, balloon twisters and fire trucks will also entertain festival goers. Elementary Flag Day art show posters will be on display in storefronts. Stop by Seventh Street to welcome summer in Garden City! (Please note bikes and scooters are prohibited at the event.)

As we write this, Nassau County Planning Commission is holding a new public hearing on whether to transfer the lease of the Coliseum to Las Vegas Sands, the proposed developer of a giant casino in the heart of Nassau County.

As most will remember, last year the Nassau County Legislature approved a 99 year lease of the property, the terms of which were a $54 million initial payment to the county, followed by $5 million a year in annual rent. Las Vegas Sands has proposed a $6 billion casino on the 72 acre property, whihc would include a casino, restaurants, retail space and entertainment venues.

Although many communities adjacent to the proposed casino, including Garden City, vehemently opposed the lease last year, the county legislature

approved it 17-1.

However, in November 2023 a State Supreme Court judge threw out the approval, saying that the county didn’t meet requirements for public notice, and also that the county should have done a full environmental review. (The county is appealing the judge’s decision.)

This year, the new lease does not require the Planning Commission to approve a casino as the use. Instead that use would be approved at a later stage.

It seems to us that the County is playing games with the approval. If the project is sound, then let the people know about it, and if it is acceptable to the environment, don’t try to sidestep the state’s environmental review process.

Lies, damned lies & statistics

To the Editor:

The various advocates for demolition and facadism have sought to put their spin on various statistics related to St. Paul’s.

First, they attacked the opinion poll where 4,339 residents took the time to vote.  The vote was 61% in favor of preservation vs 39% in favor of demolition.

The demolition advocates lament that this only represents that only 25% of eligible voters. However, compared to other votes in the village for mayor and trustee, that was a very large turnout.

The village’s recreation consultant stated at a recent board meeting that they expected only a 20% response rate for their surveys.  They indicated that would provide 95% confidence for the survey findings.

The facadism advocates also point to an online survey on the Garden City News website that had only 83 “votes”.  Thankfully, the GC News editor, Meg Norris, pointed out last week the limitations of the survey including the inability to prevent people from voting multiple times.  Accordingly, that data point is not reliable and should not be considered as evidence of significant support for facadism.  What percentage of residents actually support facadism is simply unknown.

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The demolition and facadism advocates also continually state that the building consists of 500 small rooms.  That is not true, there are many large rooms and as we all know interiors of buildings can be reconfigured.

The newest talking point of the demolition and facadism advocates is that residents who favor preservation want to “save every brick”.  I don’t know how many bricks are in the building, but this talking point is meant to portray the residents who prefer preservation as impractical extremists.

None of this dialogue is helpful to the process ahead for our Board of Trustees who have to develop an approach to preserve St. Paul’s that the vast majority of

village residents can afford.

We should all be supporting our trustees in this endeavor and avoid putting out spin and misleading information.  Let our trustees do their work and report back to us with the best possible options and related costs - whether it be preservation of the entire building, partial preservation or saving only the facade.

Rich Catalano

Another study, really?

To the Editor:

I wrote here 10 to 15 years ago indicating we needed a “Study of the Studies”. Using the “Timeline Of Key Events” from the Village website, I calculated 80 items of expenditures totaling $6,473,973 since the purchase of St. Pauls. It is unclear if those 80 items were ever performed and paid for, but if they were, we could have done a lot of renovations to the building. Whenever someone says “We Need Another Study”, they might as well say “Let’s Kick The Can Down The Road Some More”. Why don’t you let the St. Pauls Alliance put their money where their mouth is? Create an agreement that has a “Claw Back Clause or Recourse” in it whereas if the Village doesn’t approve of their actions, we can take it out of their control. This whole situation has degraded into a conflict of personalities and wills which doesn’t do anybody any good.

Robert Reid

Pineapples and hand grenades

To the Editor:

As an advocate of demolishing the St. Paul’s empty school building and  adjacent cottages, replacing them with a park and a community / indoor activity center, I read last week’s letter by Donald MacLeod with keen interest. (“We Need Facts, Not Spin” -GCN p.50). Some may dismiss his letters as somewhat strident, but his current letter should provide everyone with a fresh perspective and pause for thought. An out of town friend of this writer felt that as a result of the St. Paul’s controversy the pineapple on our See page 41

Meet & Greet to welcome local leaders

The Village is hosting a Meet & Greet Wednesday, June 26, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. Assemblyman Ed Ra and Nassau County Legislator John Giuffré will be the guest speakers. All are welcome.

Assemblyman Ed Ra

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Nassau County Legislator John Giuffré

Environmental Board hears water conservation strategies

BY RIKKI MASSAND

In late May, Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) member Elizabeth Bailey shared several insights into the issue of water conservation on Long Island and what Garden City residents can do to reduce consumption and increase environmental sustainability efforts at the most basic level.

The EAB meeting on Wednesday, May 18, featured a report on the municipal water system and drinking water quality by Superintendent of Water & Sewer Stan Carey, followed by Bailey’s presentation. She started with a schematic on Long Island’s aquifers – the Upper Glacial, the Magothy, and the Lloyd aquifers.

Most of the communities in Nassau County have drinking water supplied from the Magothy, including a majority of Garden City residents, except for some in the western section. Those homes have water supplied from the Water Authority of Western Nassau County, which has one well grandfathered in, drawing supply from the Lloyd aquifer. Due to proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, the aquifers along Long Island’s south shore are much deeper

and thicker than the aquifers on the island’s north shore.

During the peak season for water usage (summer months into fall), the Nassau County water suppliers collectively pump around 250 million gallons of water per day; Suffolk County water districts/suppliers pump about 350 million gallons per day during the peak season.

In addition to municipal wells, some areas also have a number of private wells, which also impacts the region’s total water usage. In Nassau County, there are only about 500 private wells, but in Suffolk County, there are an estimated 40,000 to 45,000 individual private wells that serve roughly 200,000 people.

Bailey examined water consumption numbers starting with the “Safe Yield for Nassau County.” This indicates the amount of groundwater that can be withdrawn from a groundwater basin over a period of time without exceeding the long-term recharge of the basin or unreasonably affecting the basin’s physical and chemical integrity.

She noted that in 1986, the New York State Department of Environmental See page 44

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Meet T he George Group at Morgan Stanley Named to Forbes’ Best-InState Wealth Management Teams list for 2023-2024

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Meet The George Group at Morgan Stanley Named to Forbes’

Named to Forbes’ Best-InState Wealth Management Teams list for 2023-2024

Meet The George Group at Morgan Stanley Named to Forbes’ Best-InState Wealth Management Teams list for 2023-2024

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Meet The George Group at Morgan Stanley Named to Forbes’ Best-InState Wealth Management Teams list for 2023-2024 The George Group: (LtoR) Back - Vivian Gioia, Senior Client Associate; David Lazaros CFP®, Vice President, Financial Advisor; Amy Curley, Vice President, Portfolio Management Associate; Front - Cody George CDFA®, Senior Portfolio Manager, Financial Advisor; Raymond George CRPC®, Managing Director, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor; Taylor George, Financial Planning Specialist, Financial Advisor CFP Board owns the marks CFP® in the U.S. The use of the CDFA® designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. Source: Forbes.com (2023-2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.

The George Group: (LtoR) Back - Vivian Gioia, Senior Client Associate; David Lazaros CFP®, Vice President, Financial Advisor; Amy Curley, Vice President, Portfolio Management Associate; Front - Cody George CDFA®, Senior Portfolio Manager, Financial Advisor; Raymond George CRPC® , Managing Director, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor; Taylor George, Financial Planning Specialist, Financial Advisor CFP Board owns the marks CFP® in the U.S.

The George Group: (LtoR) Back - Vivian Gioia, Senior Client Associate; David Lazaros CFP®, Vice President, Financial Advisor; Amy Curley, Vice President, Portfolio Management Associate; Front - Cody George CDFA®, Senior Portfolio Manager, Financial Advisor; Raymond George CRPC® Managing Director, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor; Taylor George, Financial Planning Specialist, Financial Advisor CFP Board owns the marks CFP® in the U.S.

The George Group: (LtoR) Back - Vivian Gioia, Senior Client Associate; David Lazaros CFP®, Vice President, Financial Advisor; Amy Curley, Vice President, Portfolio Management Associate; Front - Cody George CDFA®, Senior Portfolio Manager, Financial Advisor; Raymond George CRPC® Managing Director, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor; Taylor George, Financial Planning Specialist, Financial Advisor

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The use of the CDFA® designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. Source: Forbes.com (2023-2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.

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Home Happens Here

Beautifully updated Colonial at 10 Bromleigh Road, Stewart Manor, NY! This move-in ready gem boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a one-car garage, and a private backyard patio. Enjoy an openflow interior with hardwood floors, crown molding, a gas burning fireplace, and a bright kitchen with granite counters. Located near village shopping, dining, two train stations, and just 30 minutes from Manhattan and JFK Airport. Offered at $849,000

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

By John L. Gomes, MD

John

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Estates POA awards three scholarships

SUBMITTED BY THE ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION

At the annual meeting of the Estates Property Owners’ Association on June 12th at the Garden City Senior Center, three Garden City students were awarded scholarships based on academic excellence and their involvement in local civic causes and community service.

James Griffin attends Chaminade High School and participated in many civic activities including teaching religious education.  He served as chairman of the Emmaus Club and led a large-scale community service project called “Make a Difference with Every Step You Take” that raised money for the INN in Hempstead as well as donated socks for the guests of the INN.  He is a member of many clubs and sport activities at Chaminade with a focus on broadcast and communications which is his career goal.  James will be attending the University of Texas at Austin in the fall.

Niamh Pfaff attends Garden City High School and is the president of her class.  She is the captain and goalie of the girls varsity lacrosse team that recently won the Nassau County championship. She is a member of multiple honor societies at the high school and is an active member of numerous clubs including

Peer Educators and Students Against Drunk Driving.  She also served as a Social Media and Marketing Intern for the Garden City Chamber of Commerce.  She will be attending Yale University in the fall.

Daniel Brennan attends Regis High School in New York City.  Daniel’s passion has been to raise awareness of the importance of organ donation. At Regis, he is the chairman of Regis’ Organ Donation Awareness Committee.  He has also volunteered with state and local groups dedicated to this cause such as LiveOnNY and has visited Albany to speak with state senators and assembly members. He also volunteers at Camp Anchor working with children with special needs.  Daniel will be attending Boston College in the fall.  To sign up as an organ donor visit, www. liveonny.org

The Estates POA annual scholarship is named in honor of Mort Yuter and Jerie Newman, who exemplified the very best in civic spirit and dedication.  In the course of over 50 years, Mort and Jerie were very involved in a number of Garden City citizen organizations.

The Estates POA will commence its meetings in September after the summer break. To learn more about the Estates POA, please visit (www. gcestates.org), and on Facebook (facebook.com/gcestates)

James Griffin, Niamh Pfaff and Daniel Brennan.

Blood drive at Garden City Public Library

The New York Blood Center will hold a blood drive at the Garden City Public Library on Monday, June 24, from 1 – 7 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room on the lower level of the Library. The Center recently announced an emergency blood shortage as the region's area hospitals currently only have a two-day blood supply. Each donation can help to save up to three lives.

Appointments are strongly preferred, walk-ins are welcomed only if capacity permits. Donors will receive a pair of Mets tickets (electronically fulfilled) AND a free Mets t-shirt!! To schedule an appointment, you can scan the QR code with your phone and type in Garden City, visit https://donate.nybc.org/donor/ schedules/drive_schedule/312654 call 1-800-688-0900 to schedule an

appointment or for any medical questions concerning blood donations or visit the Garden City Public Library website at www.gardencitypl.org.

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The Belmont Festival has moved, but we are still here!

We cordially invite all our past, current and future clients, customers and friends to join us for our ninth annual Client Appreciation Event at Garden City’s

The Belmont Festival has moved, but we are still here!

We cordially invite all our past, current and future clients, customers and friends to join us for our ninth annual Client Appreciation Event at Garden City’s

The Belmont Festival has moved, but we are still here!

The Belmont Festival has moved, but we are still here!

Kicko to Summer!

The Belmont Festival has moved, but we are still here!

Patriotic Kicko to Summer!

We cordially invite all our past, current and future clients, customers and friends to join us for our ninth annual Client Appreciation Event at Garden City’s

We cordially invite all our past, current and future clients, customers and friends to join us for our ninth annual Client Appreciation Event at Garden City’s

The Belmont Festival has moved, but we are still here!

Wecordiallyinviteallourpast,currentandfutureclients, customersandfriendstojoinusforourninthannual ClientAppreciationEventatGardenCity’s

Friday, June 14th

5:30-7:30pm Rain or Shine

Kicko to Summer!

Friday, June 14th 5:30-7:30pm Rain or Shine

Swing by our o ce at 116 Seventh Street and enjoy a fun evening with great company, food and libations.

We cordially invite all our past, current and future clients, customers and friends to join us for our ninth annual Client Appreciation Event at Garden City’s

Swing by our o ce at 116 Seventh Street and enjoy a fun evening with great company, food and libations. Friday, June 14th 5:30-7:30pm Rain or Shine

Swing by our office at 116 Seventh Street and enjoy a fun evening with great company, food and libations. Friday, June 21st 5:30-7:30pm

Swing by our o ce at 116 Seventh Street and enjoy a fun evening with great company, food and libations.

Kicko to Summer! Swing by our o ce at 116 Seventh Street and enjoy a fun evening with great company, food and libations. Friday, June 14th 5:30-7:30pm Rain or Shine

Patriotic

Resurrection Lutheran plants hope with $7,600 donation

Women’s Ministry Plant Sale volunteers. Back row (left to right): Eileen Peers, Pat Sabella, Ellen Farber, Karen Schoenfeld, Marianne Wat, Kathy Lowe; Front row (left to right): Palma Mega, Reese Goettelmann, Susan Bauer, Nancy McDonald, Ellen Iamascia,

BY CAROLYN ORLIK

How many plants must be sold to provide hope to veterans and shelter animals? Blessed with beautiful weather on May 4th and community support, Women’s Ministries of Lutheran Church of the Resurrection sponsored a plant sale, and with the help of donations, raised $7,600 for Paws of War. Founded in 2014, this organization has been rescuing dogs and cats from kill shelters as well as recovering them overseas by our troops. They provide hundreds of veterans with service and support animals.

Since 2006, Women’s Ministries has made donations to veterans’

organizations such as Bethesda Naval Hospital, The Walter Reed Society, Building Homes for Heroes, The Independence Fund, America’s VetDogs, and The Tunnel to Towers Foundation. This is the second year of partnership with Paws of War. Paws of War programs include TBI (traumatic brain injury) service animals, PTSD (post- traumatic stress disorder) service dogs, War Torn Pups and Cats, Ukraine Rescue, Spectrum Paws (providing animals to those on the autism spectrum), and the MWD (Mission Well Done) Program to properly retire service animals. These are just a few examples of the expanding mission of this wonderful organization.

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Henry Pfister

Jane Cardinale (Paws of War volunteers) and Nancy McDonald.

Veteran Karyn Swiacki, husband Dan and her service dog Gurgi.

GC student wins DAR American History Award

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Chapter NSDAR, Carla Hall D ’ Ambra Regent, was pleased to recognize the Chapter ’ s annual Outstanding Student of American History. Chapter History Chair Leslie Dimmling, and Corresponding Secretary Janice Derr, represented their Chapter at the Academic Department Awards Celebration held at Garden City High School on May 23.

For her achievements, the Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter awarded Simone an official DAR certificate, a medal denoting her as an Outstanding Student of American History, and a cash award of $100 dollars.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is a community service organization which focuses its support on education, patriotism and historic preservation. National Headquarters for its 190,000 members  is located in Washington DC across the ellipse from the White House. Members of the Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter congratulate Simone on her achievement,  and wish her well as she moves forward academically into her senior year of high school.

Garden City High School junior Simone Oustatcher was selected as this year ’ s recipient of the annual award. Social Studies Department Chair Jeannette Bilantic had nominated Simone for the recognition. She lauded her as an outstanding student and a remarkable young woman. She pointed to the fact that Simone had completed a Girl Scout Gold Project which involved informing young people about how to vote while away at college.

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Congratulations to The Sullivan Group for being named to the Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” 2024 list, published on January 9, 2024. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2023.

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Simone Oustatcher (center) winner of this year’s Outstanding Student of American History with Leslie Dimmling (left) and Janice Derr of Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter.

Garden City Real Estate Market Information

104 Wetherill Road

RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN GARDEN CITY

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

Mortgage Rates this week from www.nerdwallet.com

Long Island Sales Data From One Key MLS

Date: 06/13/2024

Sold price: $2,700,000

5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half bath

Architectural Style: Colonial

Property size: 1.43 acres

Annual taxes: $40,787

MLS number: 3511461

The Seller’s Team: Nareeta Saini and Gagandeep Singh, Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Realty

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

Nestled in Garden City on the very desirable Wetherill Road, this exceptional estate sits on 1.43 extraordinary acres of land in highly sought-after amenities. This masterpiece offers a luxury living experience with over 3,850 square feet boasting 5 bedrooms and 6 Baths. Custom designed millwork throughout. From the moment you step inside, you are astonished with immaculate craftsmanship and modern elegance. Every detail has been flawlessly thought out with the highest quality finishes and state-of-the-art amenities that create an unparalleled living experience. The gourmet chef’s kitchen features premium appliances, beautiful cabinetry, and a large center island that is open to the spacious family and breakfast room, making it perfect for entertaining and family gatherings. The primary suite features a luxurious bath with his/her walk-in closets. The lower level is the perfect space for recreational activities. The backyard is an oasis, featuring a swimming pool with a motorized cover, cabana with kitchen, full bath, a/c and heating, gazebo overlooking the magnificent grounds, outdoor kitchen with lighted pergola and beer tap. Every amenity at your fingertips!

198 Whitehall Boulevard

The Seller’s Team: Suzanne Blair, Howard Hanna Coach

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

Step into luxury and sophistication with this beautifully expanded and renovated multi level contemporary home situated on a generous 70 x 132 property. This magnificent residence boasts; a large LR w/wood burning fp, formal DR, enormous EIK w/ vaulted ceiling, custom cabinetry, Viking stove, sub zero refrigerator, granite countertops and plenty of space opening to an enormous family. room looking out to the manicured fenced in property with a sensational brick patio, large primary bedroom with attached large full bath w/ double sinks, 2 additional. nice sized bedrooms, full hall bath, walk up attic w/potential for expansion, mudroom, finished large basement, 9 zone radiant heat, 2 zone CAC, IGS, updated 200 amp electrical, public underground service, plumbing and heating. Near to LIRR, shops and schools.

22 Fenimore Avenue

Date: 6/18/2024

Sold price: $1,750,000

5 bedrooms, 4 full baths

Architectural style: Colonial

Property size: .18

Annual taxes: $22,505

MLS number: 3543567

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

The Buyer’s Team: Wen Z. Chen, Winzone Realty

This beautiful colonial perfectly situated mid-block on a quiet tree lined street in the Western Section of Garden City provides an abundant amount of living and entertaining space and has been renovated and meticulously maintained throughout. The home features a spacious living room with a wood burning fireplace, an elegant formal dining room, a kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless-steel appliances and a sun-drenched family room. A large bedroom, an office and a full bathroom complete the first floor. The second floor boasts a spacious primary bedroom suite with a beautiful bathroom and a large walk-in closet. There are three additional nicely sized bedrooms that are serviced by a beautiful hall bathroom. The full finished basement provides an expansive amount of recreation space including a gym and movie theater area and a full bathroom. The 80 x 100 lot provides a generous sized backyard, and the paver patio is perfect for entertaining. The home is proximate to the park, school, and the Long Island Railroad station. The location, size and overall condition make this a truly exceptional value and the perfect place to call home!

This informational page is sponsored by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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

Make Your Next Move Exceptional

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

Crainiosacral PT Workshop

Dr. Anjali Apte, D.P.T. will present a workshop for seniors on Craniosacral PT. It will cover the following topics:

• What is Crainosacral Therapy?

• What conditions can it treat?

• Breathing exercises and posture training

• Mindfulness

Lunch will be provided. Call 516385-8006 to enroll. Limited to 35 people. For more information, please see www.contemporaryrehab.com

Trip to See “Bye Bye Birdie”

Trip to La Famiglia Restaurant

and the Argyle Theatre in Babylon (on the NEW Recreation bus) to see “Bye Bye Birdie”. Sunday, August 25, NEW Recreation Bus leaves at 10:45, lunch is at noon, show is at 2:00. Cost: $63 check made payable to “The Argyle Theatre” for show, $50 cash for lunch, both paid simultaneously, at the Senior Center front desk. Deadline: July 26.

Movie

“The Out of Towners” with Jack Lemmon and Sandy Dennis, 1:00 Tuesday, June 25, at the Senior Center. Register by calling the Senior Center front desk (516) 385-8006.

Chess 4 Community

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

Senior Duplicate Bridge Results

The winners of the Monday, June 17, Seniors Bridge games:

North/South:

1st Place: Carrie Flapan and Dian Kendrick

East/West:

1st Place: Athena Philippides and Carol Cook

GC soldier promoted to colonel

Colonel Kyle Aldrich and his father, Bob, after the promotion ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington,D.C on June 8, 2024.

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On June 8, 2024, at Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., Kyle Aldrich, officer-in-charge, Headquarters Reserve Detachment, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command, Fort Meade, MD was promoted to the rank of colonel. He has served on active duty and most recently in the Reserve component.

Kyle grew up in Garden City, graduated from GCHS ’93 and the University of Mary Washington, received his master’s degree from Georgetown University and attended the USAF Air War College. His parents, Bob and Gena Aldrich, are longtime residents of Garden City.

GC’s new arborist to speak at EAB meeting

The Environmental Advisory Board (“EAB”) will meet Thursday, June 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Village Hall and via Zoom. Village Arborist Joseph Umana will conduct educational workshops on composting and tree planting. informing residents on tree selection, as well as Village policies regarding tree planting, removal and replacement.  The EAB consists of active and dedicated residents, including three high school students to address environmental matters that affect the Village. The Board is co-chaired by Trustees Michele Beach Harrington and Jessica Tai. This year, the EAB calendar includes the following topics: water treatment, grants and conservation, composting and tree planting, PFAS and artificial turf, field treatments, noise, municipal yard information, lead service line update, and sustainability. Please feel free to share your feedback with us.

Village Arborist Joseph Umana

We proudly present the Green Vale Class of 2024. Their remarkable academic accomplishments, coupled with their unwavering character and dedication to their passions, have garnered acceptances from some of the country’s most prestigious secondary schools. As they embark on this new chapter, these graduates follow in the footsteps of countless alumni devoted to making a positive impact on the world.

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Cathedral of the Incarnation marches in Pride Parade

BY ARLEEN BREEN

The Social Justice Ministry of the Cathedral organized a group to march in the 34th Annual Long Island Pride Parade on Sunday, June 9, along Main Street in Huntington.  They were a joyous presence in what was the largest LI Pride Parade ever with more than 100 groups marching, including churches and Jewish groups, Boys Scouts, the Suffolk County police and the New York Islanders.

Canon T. Abigail Murphy offered mass before kickoff. In spite of the

intermittent rain, spirits remained high for the liturgy and the sun came out for the parade!  The cathedral was joined by friends including clergy, from St. John’s Episcopal Church in nearby Huntington.  The day was great fun!

The Social Justice Ministry of the Cathedral of the Incarnation is a group of Christians who seek to transform themselves and our communities through a wide range of activities geared toward a more just world.  For more information on this group, please email us at Cathedral@ Incarnationgc.org.

DAR presents JROTC Award to HS Cadet

Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) , Carla Hall D ’ Ambra Regent, had two chapter members attend a recent awards presentation at Uniondale High School to present the organization's JROTC Award to a selected candidate. Louise Rider and Dori Lombard represented the Garden City Chapter of the NSDAR at the ceremony held on May 30th.

An  official NSDAR certificate, a JROTC medal and a cash award of $100 was presented to Executive Officer

Cadet Alejandra Leonhardt. Her nomination was proposed by Major Anthony Telesca of the Uniondale JROTC. He praised the cadet as “ the glue and brains of the Cadet Corps ” and “ an exceptional young lady with great leadership skills. ” The NSDAR was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Washington DC. The nationwide group has a long history of supporting our US military men and women. Members Rider and Lombard were pleased to present this award to Cadet Leonhardt, and the entire chapter congratulates her on this accomplishment.

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Rev. Cn. Abby Murphy offers pre-parade Mass.

Cathedral Bus all decked out for Pride.

Rev. Duncan Burns and Dcn. Robert White join the Cathedral’s marchers.

The Cathedral marchers lined up for the parade kickoff.

Cadet Alejandra Leonhardt receives award from Dori Lombard and Louise Rider.

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LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY IN BROOKVILLE

Keynote by best-selling historian ERIK

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and many more author panels on Saturday, June 29th.

JUNE 30TH

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ENJOY Marketplace, Kids’ Activities, More Authors in Oyster Bay’s Downtown with many wonderful local businesses!

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Rotary Awards Scholarship Winners Next Tuesday June 25

All are Invited to This Celebratory Luncheon

At a special lunch meeting of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club next Tuesday, June 25, 12:15, at Mineola’s Davenport Press restaurant, 70 Main Street, graduating seniors from both Garden City and Mineola High Schools have been invited to receive the 2024 “Maureen Clancy Memorial Scholarship Award” for their high marks in community service and academic excellence. Niamh Pfaff is Garden City’s recipient, and Kirpa Kaura is Mineola’s recipient.

Also to be awarded the 2024 “Althea Robinson Excellence in Business Education Scholarship” by the Garden City Foundation, will be Kevin Byrnes, Garden City High School graduating senior who has excelled in the area of business.

The criteria for Rotary’s Garden City and Mineola scholarships is outstanding service to the community, and while achieving remarkable academic and athletic standing, both Niamh and Kirpa have shined in their contributions to community and beyond.

Garden City’s Niamh Pfaff has devoted an impressive 120 hours as an administrative intern with the Garden City Chamber of Commerce since 2022. She has served with the Beyond Type 1 Organization as the Warning Signs Campaign Lead Advocate and a peer advocate with the Nassau County Peer Division Court where she works with the court to mentor and rehabilitate arrested juveniles.

As the student representative on the Garden City Environmental Advisory Board, Niamh has devoted 50 hours since 2022. She has devoted 45 hours as group leader of St. Anne’s Parish Youth Group and had received a prize for leadership from Adelphi University. With her desire to join Rotary, and to volunteer for RotaCare, Niamh has expressed her intention to continue placing those in need above herself. She will attend Yale University in the fall.

Mineola’s Kirpa Kaur’s contributions to community service have been extensive. Regarded as a motivated, reliable and resourceful high school student with strong organizations skills, proven successful through managing multiple academic projects and volunteer events.

Kirpa has served as Counselor with

Camp Invention where in addition to her many duties, she collaborated with young campers, adults and teachers. Her myriad responsibilities with the Mineola summer Arts Camp included mentoring young students and teaching them to learn orchestra instruments and assisted technoilog9y teachers and students.

Kirpa’s involvement in the Student Service Center included service at the Ronald McDonald House; Lunch Bunch with senior citizens; With Future Teachers, helping out at elementary and Middle Schools with events. Kirpa was active in Interact and with One World addressing global outreach projects. Her volunteer hours throughout Mineola High School years totaled l00-plus. Kirpa will attend St. John’s University In the fall.

Kevin Byrnes will be the recipient of the Garden City Foundation’s “Althea Robinson Excellence in Business Education Scholarship.”

Selected by the Garden City High School Business Department, Kevin was judged by his business teachers to best exemplify the spirit of the Garden City business community. He has been cited for his entrepreneurship and has taken business courses throughout all four years of high school.

Kevin is a member of the National Honor Society, the Business Honor Society and the Tri-M Music Honor Society. He is president of the Garden City High School Stock Market Club. On the business track since his freshman year, Kevin has taken courses in Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Advertising; Finance, College Business Law, College Business Management, AP Macroeconomics, AP Statistics, College Accounting and College Marketing. Service oriented, Kevin earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 2023. He will attend Providence College in the fall.

We are thrilled to honor these remarkable students whose parents have also been invited to attend this celebration as Rotary’ guests. We also invite anyone who would like to join us next Tuesday, June 25 for a great Davenport lunch (fee, $40 payable at the door). To reserve, please email Meg Norris, Rotary Co-president at editor@ gcnews.com.

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Runner in Red, NCL partner to support teens

Mothers and daughters from the GC chapter of National Charity League join Tom Murphy, creator of the“5K Map for Health and Resiliency,” to show support for Runner in Red’s workshop to help young women learn resiliency strengths from their participation in sports. Standing from left, Madeline Jesberger, Abigail Jesberger, Jaclyn Jesberger, Tom Murphy, Diana Mitchell, Juliana Mitchell and Madeline Mitchell. Full details at RunnerinRed.com.

Sports have the power to teach!

The Runner in Red Foundation and the Garden City Chapter of National Charity League (NCL,) an organization that brings mothers and daughters together on community service projects, are partnering to offer a Runner in Red “5K Map for Health and Resiliency” workshop to teach teens how to develop resiliency skills from their participation in sports.

The project will give young women an opportunity to turn strengths they learn from sports into “tools” to meet the challenges of adolescence in an increasingly complex world.

The Runner in Red Foundation is a 501(c)3 charity founded by Tom Murphy, author of the Boston Marathon novel, “ Runner in Red, ” which explores the history of women’s running. The book and the charity support a cure for lung cancer in memory of Tom’s wife, Barb, a marathon runner who passed away from non-smoker’s lung cancer in 2013.

The Runner in Red “5K Map for Health and Resiliency,” is a five-step process based on the model of a 5K run. The five steps guide participants to identify their strengths from sports, including discipline, persistence, team-building and more, and apply them to meet challenges in their lives, especially those faced most often by teens today.

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Western POA presents scholarship award

Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) President RoseAnn Vernice participated in Garden City High School’s Senior Awards Ceremony on May 30, presenting the WPOA Scholarship in Memory of Past Presidents John F. Traxler, Paul J. Muscarella and Thomas Whalen to Michael Power. The WPOA scholarship recognizes a student who has been actively involved in student life at Garden City High School, has achieved academic success, has demonstrated a willingness to participate in community service, and will be pursuing further education. The WPOA has been granting scholarships to GCHS seniors since 2002.

of mothers and daughters with 27,000 members in chapters across the country. The organization was founded in 1925 to offer mothers and daughters a formidable way to “bond” by working together on critical issues in their communities.

The organization has grown into a national network with a chapter in Garden City led by president Karine McGuinness. With the epidemic of loneliness and isolation afflicting young people today, especially challenges teenagers face growing up in an ever more complex digital age, the Runner in Red project gives the Garden City chapter of NCL an opportunity to play a leadership role with Runner in Red to create a module that can be adapted to support teen resiliency across the country.

The “5K Map for Health and Resiliency” will kick off in the fall with a workshop to help young women meet challenges on their “run” through their teen years. NCL will lead recruitment. A site for the workshop is being determined this summer.

The Runner in Red Foundation is sponsored by Garden City-based Hilton Capital Management and Katten, a national law firm.  Northwell Health Cancer Institute has offered input as well.

Full details on the “5K” project at RunnerinRed.com.

EAB Tip of the Week

Why Should You Avoid Irrigating Your Lawn Between 10 AM and 4 PM?

In a normal year, Long Island receives about 48 inches of precipitation. This is fairly evenly spread out; we typically get between 3 and 4.5 inches of precipitation a month. However, the pattern of recharge of our aquifers is quite different. Little recharge of our aquifers occurs during the summer, when most of the precipitation is lost to evaporation and transpiration of plants.

Likewise, much of the water used for irrigation in the middle of summer days is wasted because it is lost to evaporation. This is why it is against the law in Nassau County to irrigate your lawn and gardens between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. You can help preserve Long Island’s aquifers by not irrigating at times when the water is mostly wasted.

Information provided by the Environmental Advisory Board

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FREE LAKESIDE THEATRE CONCERTS

EISENHOWER PARK, East Meadow | Parking Field #6 All Events weather permitting. Call 516-572-0200 for up-to-date information.

JUNE

Saturday, June 15 ...............

8:00-9:30pm

Ja Rule at Mitchel Field Athletic Complex

Sunday, June 16 ..................

Indian American Night

Wednesday, June 26

Greek American Night

Saturday, June 29

Chinese American Night

Sunday, June 30

Israeli American Night

JULY

Friday, July 19

Creole American Night

Saturday, July 20

6:00-8:30pm

7:00-9:30pm

6:00-8:30pm

6:00-8:30pm

Monday, July 1 7:00-9:30pm German American Night

Wednesday, July 3

7:00-9:30pm

7:00-9:00pm

Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway

Sunday, July 21 ..................

6:00-8:30pm

Bangladeshi American Night

Monday, July 22

7:00-9:00pm

Italian American Night

Thursday, July 25

7:00-9:00pm

Barometer Soup - A Tribute to Jimmy Buffet

Friday, July 26

7:00-9:00pm Doo Wop Show:

Johnny Farina of Santo & Johnny, Phil Cracolici and The Mystics, Vito Picone and The Elegants, Jimmy Gallagher of The Passions

Monday, August 12

5:00-6:30pm

Senior Afternoon Concert: Vinnie Medugno & The Chiclettes

Thursday, August 15 7:00-9:00pm UB40 : Red Red Wine Tour

Friday, August 16

7:00-9:00pm Zac Brown Tribute Band (ZBTB)

Saturday, August 17

7:00-9:00pm Doo Wop Show: Manhattan Skyline, Stan Zizka & The Del Satins, Larry Chance’s Earls

Sunday, August 18............... 4:00-8:00pm

Pakistani American Night

Monday, August 19 .............. 7:00-9:30pm

Ukrainian American Night

5:30-10:00pm TD Bank’s Celebrate America Fireworks & Show featuring The Allmost Brothers Band & Chicken Head Rocks

Friday, July 5 Fireworks Rain Date

Saturday, July 6

7:00-9:00pm So Good – The Neil Diamond Experience

Sunday, July 7

6:00-8:00pm Opera Night with Christopher Macchio

Monday, July 8

5:00-6:30pm Senior Afternoon Concert: The Excellents and The Demensions

Thursday, July 11 ..............

7:00-10:00pm Rock of Ages Tribute: Shoot 2 Thrill - AC/DC

Completely Unchained - Van Halen Return to Paradise - Styx

Friday, July 12

7:00-9:00pm

Streetfighter – Rolling Stones Tribute

Saturday, July 13

7:00-9:00pm

Misty Mountain – Led Zeppelin Tribute

Sunday, July 14

6:00-9:00pm Harry Chapin Tribute Show & Food Drive with The Harry Chapin Band and Will Sing For Food

Monday, July 15 ..................

7:00-9:00pm The Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra

Thursday, July 18 ................ 7:00-9:30pm Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “A Grand Night for Singing” by Plaza Productions

NOONTIME CONCERTS

JUNE

June 19 Stiletto & Saxman

June 26 The Harmonizers

JULY

July 3

Saturday, July 27

7:00-9:00pm

The Hilarious Hitmen, a Comedy Musical Spectacular

Sunday, July 28

Korean American Night

Monday, July 29

6:00-8:30pm

5:00-6:30pm

Senior Afternoon Concert: The Fireflies and The Devotions

AUGUST

Friday, August 2

7:00-9:00pm

Dancing Dream – ABBA Tribute

Saturday, August 3

6:30-9:30pm

Salute to Vets Show with Face to Face & American Bombshells

Sunday, August 4.................

6:30-8:30pm

The Midtown Men featuring Stars from the Original Cast of Jersey Boys

Monday, August 5

Irish American Night

Thursday, August 8 .............

7:00-9:30pm

7:00-9:00pm

Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack

Friday, August 9 7:00-9:00pm 45 RPM

Saturday, August 10

7:00-9:00pm This is Garth featuring JD Leonard

Sunday, August 11

6:30-8:30pm Living Colour

Thursday, August 22 ........... 7:00-9:00pm Let’s Sing Taylor - Taylor Swift Experience

Saturday, August 24 7:00-9:00pm

Disco Unlimited

Sunday, August 25............... 7:00-9:00pm Don Felder former lead guitarist of The Eagles

Friday, August 30 7:00-9:00pm That Motown Band

SEPTEMBER

Sunday, September 1 7:00-9:00pm The Purple Experience - Prince Tribute

Sunday, September 8 ......... 5:00-7:30pm Turkish American Night

Saturday, September 14 .. 7:30-10:00pm World Renowned Puerto Rican Salsa Orchestra Friday, September 20 7:00-10:00pm Legendary House DJ TBA with LI’s Own DJ Theo opening Sunday, September 29 2:00-9:00pm Latino American Night

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WEDNESDAYS, 12:00-2:00PM | EISENHOWER PARK | Parking Field #1

All Events weather permitting. Call 516-572-0200 for up-to-date information.

Dennis Dell

July 10 Blue Angel

July 17 .............. Louis Del Prete

July 24 Tangerine

July 31 .............. Johnny Avino

AUGUST

August 7 The Accords

August 14

Cathy Santanello

August 21 ........ Risky Business

August 28

Michael D’Amore

Before the event, be sure to check out Nassau’s top-notch Restaurants, Golf Courses, Beaches and Shopping. Nassau is back and open for business!

SEPTEMBER

September 4 Bob Damato

September 18 Edie Van Buren

September 25 The Tercels

Bring Blankets or Chairs

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The Trump Verdict and its Aftermath

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

If you were a completely neutral observer trying to predict the outcome of the 2024 presidential race, you likely would make Donald Trump the current favorite over Joe Biden, at least pending the upcoming June 27 debate,

Mr. Trump has a slight lead in the head to head polling with President Joe Biden, an advantage which tends to expand in the surveys  when multiple minor party candidates are taken into account. Probably more significant, Mr. Trump is ahead in a clear majority of the battleground states, including a number he lost in 2020.  While neither Mr. Trump nor President Joe Biden have good favorability numbers, Mr. Trump is doing slightly better. Right now, according to Real Clear Politics, the betting markets currently give Mr. Trump a 51.4 percent chance of being elected, compared with a 34.0 percent chance for Mr. Biden.

The reasons for Mr. Trump’s lead are fairly apparent. There is a widespread belief that things were better during Mr. Trump’s tenure (at least until the Covid epidemic) than they are now on a number of key fronts, including the economy and inflation, immigration, and general quality of life. While Mr. Trump’s volatile personality is not appreciated by some voters, Mr. Biden has a more serious obstacle to overcome – a general perception that he is too old for the job even now, much less over a new four year term.  Mr. Trump’s recent conviction in Manhattan seemingly has had little impact on the race. Mr. Trump also appears to have gained significant ground among Hispanic voters and, to a lesser degree, among African American voters.  Mr. Trump has also sold a fair chunk of the electorate on the idea that he represents a voice of the common man or woman in a world of the “deep state”.

Still, while he is currently the favorite, at least pending the debate, Mr. Trump needs to take concrete steps to seal the deal in the longer term.  And this is separate from the need to select a solid

vice presidential candidate

For one thing, Mr. Trump needs to control, to the extent he is capable, his frequently expressed desire to avenge personal slights.  The 2020 election is in the history books, and Mr. Trump will never be able to prove definitively that the election was stolen. This theme only makes him look like a sore loser and reminds voters of the worst day of Mr. Trump’s  presidency, January 6, 2021. And, while his complaints about the pending trials are on stronger grounds, they are simply part of the equation in the 2024 election season

More substantively, Mr. Trump cannot rely on nostalgia for his first term and needs to provide more information as to his plans for a second presidency. Even on immigration, where he has the support of most voters, he probably needs to spell out a strict policy against illegal crossings on the southern border, while downplaying the idea of a mass deportation of over 10 million undocumented immigrants already here.  On foreign policy, he should show a willingness to cooperate with allies in advancing shared interests, while still demanding that other countries pay their fair share. He also needs to confront growing federal deficits and possible insolvency of entitlement programs in the coming years, without advocating a tax increase.  He needs to clarify his position on tariffs.

To be clear, President Biden cannot be counted out of the race.  Mr. Trump simply does not appeal to a significant swath of the voters, who will vote for Mr. Biden by default.    Although Democratic claims that Mr. Trump is a threat to democracy have not gained much traction outside of the party faithful, they still could resonate.  Supreme Court rulings this week could set the stage for additional criminal trials before the election.  But for now, this is Mr. Trump’s moment as the frontrunner, and it is crucial for him that he take full advantage and fully explain himself.

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Summer has arrived in Garden City, and tonight’s Patriotic Festival on 7th Street will highlight the many great programs offered in the Village during July and August. Change in seasons has not slowed the progress in our journey to find an answer for St. Paul’s.

The October 23rd Opinion Poll told us that a majority of residents want us to explore ways to preserve part or all of the St. Paul’s main building. As your mayor, I am determined to get to the right answer and understand that the best way to get there is to hear from you. I have been transparent about the process from the beginning and am sharing an update as we reach the point of sending a St Paul’s survey to every household this summer. A draft of that survey was attached to the agenda for this week’s Board of Trustees meeting for discussion.

Lifeguarding Class at the Pool

Calling all those who love the Pool. Sign up for our lifeguarding course, beginning Monday, July 1. For $250, students will learn the skills necessary in order to become a lifeguard. Students need to be 15 years old to take the class. Stop by the Pool office for more information. This is just the first step in your lifeguard journey. You will still need to pass the Nassau County lifeguard exam.

Course 1:

• Monday, July 1st: 6 - 9 p.m.

• Tuesday, July 2nd: 6 - 9 p.m.

• Tuesday-Friday, July 9th - 12th: 6 - 9 p.m.

• Tuesday-Friday, July 16th19th: 6 - 9 p.m.

• Tuesday-Friday, July 23rd26th: 6 - 9 p.m.

Course 2:

No project can be successful without the support of the community so I am doing the best I can to make sure we not only hear from you, but that you are aware of the results of the community feedback.

We are sending out a recreational survey this week to a random sampling of households, and a shorter open recreation survey is available online. (https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/GCRec). Please take the time to share your feedback on recreational or cultural opportunities in the Village.

After that, you will receive a survey specifically about St. Paul’s. What parts of the building are you most attached to? If we were to create a community center that satisfies your recreational and cultural needs, how much are you willing to pay for it with your tax dollars? We need to know.

Once we gather the data from the recreation and St. Paul’s surveys, we can marry the results and give you visual options that represent what you’ve asked for and what you are willing to pay for.

Ultimately there will be a bond referendum, and if we’ve done our homework, we’ll know whether the bond will be successful because we will know what you want.

As I have said before, I am committed to finding a solution for St. Paul’s that has community support and can be executed.

• Tuesday-Friday, July 30th. August 2nd: 6 - 9 p.m.

• Saturday, August 3rd: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

• Tuesday-Friday, August 6th9th: 6 - 9 p.m.

• Tuesday-Friday, August 13th16th: 6 - 9 p.m.

Congratulations, Paul Blake

Congratulations to our commissioner of Recreation and Parks, Paul Blake, on being elected president of the New York State Recreation & Park Society Executive Board in upstate Saratoga Springs, NY. The Society is comprised of over 600 New York State Recreation and Park professionals spanning from Long Island to Niagara Falls, Lake Placid to New York City. Members have access to a wide range of programs and services to improve their skills as recreation providers.

Garden City Library Closed Sundays During the Summer

The Garden City Public Library will be closed on Sundays for the summer. The Library’s regular hours from Monday through Saturday remain unchanged. Regular Sunday hours will resume after Labor Day, beginning Sunday, September 8, 2024. 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.

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Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan

Drug arrest

A joint investigation by the Garden City Police and Nassau County Probation Department resulted in the June 12th arrest of a 43-year-old male for criminal possession of a controlled substance (crystal methamphetamine) and driving with a suspended license.

Porch pirates

A package was reported stolen from the front steps of a Stewart Avenue residence on June 12th.

False alarms

On June 12th Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to three locations for fire calls that were deemed to be false alarms.

Excessive speed

A Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and excessive speed on June 12th.

SOS activation

On June 12th Garden City Police investigated a report of a vehicle SOS activation and determined all was in order.

Unlicensed operation

A Clinton Road motorist was charged with unlicensed operation and excessive speed on June 12th.

Hit and run

An unknown auto left the scene after striking and damaging a vehicle parked in Garden City Plaza on June 12th.

Arrest for stolen property

On June 13th Garden City Police arrested a 31-year-old male for allegedly possessing items stolen from vehicles that had been parked on Middleton Road and Locust Street. He was charged with two counts of possession of stolen property.

Excessive speed

On June 13th a Clinton Road motorist was charged with excessive speed and a registration violation.

Alarms set in error

GCFD and GCPD responded to three fire alarms that were set in error on June 13.

Vehicle impounded

On June 13th vehicle was impounded from Parking Field 7S for being a Garden City Court Scofflaw due to unpaid tickets.

Suspended license

A 1st Street motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and excessive speed on June 13th.

Multiple violations

A Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license, excessive speed, and improper license plates on June 13th.

Fire alarms

GCFD and GCPD respond ed to two businesses for fire alarms activated by over cooked food on June 14th.

Suspended license

On June 14th a Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and excessive speed.

Gas odor

On June 14th Garden City Firefighters and Police responded to Nassau Boulevard for a natural gas odor; upon investigation, Firefighters deemed the area safe.

Elevator malfunction

Officers assisted firefighters who freed a person from a malfunctioning Franklin Avenue elevator.

Truck infractions

A truck driver was charged with license plate infractions and driving on Clinton Road during prohibited hours on June 14th.

Strange event

Surveillance cameras captured a male subject kicking the front door of a vacant Chestnut Street residence on June 14th. Officers inspected the interior and exterior of the premises, and everything appeared to be in order.

Reckless driving

A Clinton Road motorist was charged with reckless driving and excessive speed on June 15th.

Vehicle damaged

On June 15th a vehicle was reportedly damaged while parked in Field 7N.

Lights out

Garden City Police responded to a traffic light malfunction at the Nassau Boulevard and Stratford Avenue intersection on June 15th.

Suspended license

On June 15th a Rockaway Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and excessive speed.

Suspended, unregistered

A Franklin Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspend-

ed registration and unregistered vehicle on June 15th.

Excessive speed

A Clinton Road motorist was charged with excessive speed and non-transparent windows on June 16th.

Alarm errors

On June 16th the GCFD and GCPD responded to two locations for fire alarms that were set in error.

Threatening texts

Garden City Police are investigating a report of a victim receiving threatening text messages.

Sparking transformer

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to Westbury Road on June 16th for a sparking transformer. The area was safeguarded, and PSEG was notified.

Wire scam

On June 17th a local business reported that an employee received a call from a person believed to be a

vendor and was advised to wire money to a location to pay for a delivery. The employee sent the funds and later determined it was a scam.

Speeding in school zone

A Cherry Valley Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration and speeding in a school zone on June 17th.

Burnt food

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a residence on June 17th for a fire alarm and determined the cause to be burnt food.

Overweight vehicle

An Old Country Road truck driver was charged with driving an overweight vehicle on June 17th.

Alarm set in error

GCFD and GCPD responded to a residence for a fire alarm on June 17th, but determined it was set in error.

Unlicensed operation

A Clinton Road motorist was charged with unlicensed operation and operating a cell phone while driving on June 17th.

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An Important Note Regarding Photography and Recording for All Young Adult Programs

Garden City Public Library Recording Policy, Section IV:

The Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the Library and during Library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. The Library reserves the right to document its services and the public’s use of the Library building and grounds. These photographs, videos, and audio recordings may be copied, displayed, televised, and published (including on any Library web site or social media site). Any individual that does not wish the Library to use a photograph or video of them or their child should inform a Library staff member prior to or while such photographs or videos are being taken. [Adopted: June 13, 2022]

“Adventure Begins at Your Library” Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club: Register Now!

Registration is underway for the Tweens and Teens “Adventure Begins at Your Library” Summer Reading Club! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 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 submitraffle 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 14. All books must be at the appropriate reading level and be read and reviewed between June 10 and August 14. Registration is ongoing until Wednesday, August 14. Raffle entries must be submitted no later than Wednesday, August 14. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, August 14 at the End-of-Summer Tweens and Teens Ice Cream and Pizza Party. You do not have to be present to win. This year’s raffle prizes include:

• Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine

• $50 Amazon Gift Card

• Seventh Street Gift Card

Lunch Package worth $75 (3 $25 gift cards to Burger Spot, Guac Shop, and Garden City Pizza)

• Seventh Street Gift Card

Dessert Package worth $75 (3 $25 gift cards to Dunkin, Starbucks, and TCBY)

• Airpods

• $50 Sephora 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!

Attend a program! Anytime you attend a program between June 10 and August 14, you will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card! The more programs you attend, the more chances you have of winning!

Winners will have until Friday, September 13, to pick up their prizes. Prizes will not be held past September 13.

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

Adventure Begins at Your Library Creative Arts Contest

Get creative this summer by entering our Tweens and Teens Creative Arts Contest! There will be two categories for the Contest: Writing and Art. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 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 2024. Participants can use the “Adventure” 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 10. The deadline to submit is Friday, August 2. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, August 14 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 10–August 2. 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 13 to pick up their prizes. Prizes will not be held past September 13.

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

• Facebook: facebook.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

• Instagram: instagram.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

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

Tweens and Teens Summer Art Show for Community Service

Earn community service by submitting artwork for the Garden City Public Library’s Tweens and Teens Summer Art Show in the Library’s Lower Level Gallery during the month of August 2024. Artwork must be created between Monday, June 10, and Friday, July 26. Volunteers can submit up to three pieces of art. Submissions are due Friday, July 26. 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 13. Artwork will be held no longer than September 13.

Artwork included in the show can be submitted toward this year’s Tweens and Teens Creative Arts Contest!

Tween Drama Club

This summer, the Garden City Children's Department and Young Adult Department are excited to introduce an all-new Tween Drama Club! Performers will work on a variety of short scenes, which will then be performed on stage at the Library on Monday, July 29, at 7 p.m. This program is for tweens entering Grades 4–7 in Fall 2024. Registration is required online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).

The Tween Drama Club will have rehearsals the following Tuesdays in the summer from 1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

• June 25

• July 2

• July 9

• July 16

• July 23

Once you are signed up, you are automatically registered for all rehearsals. Performers do not have

to attend every rehearsal, but are encouraged to attend as many as they are able. Performers are also encouraged to practice at home. Performers will be asked to arrive at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 29, the day of the show.

Performers can choose to memorize their lines or perform “script in hand.” In the event of an absence the day of the show, other participants may be asked to fill in with “script in hand.”Performers are required to provide their own costuming, but will not have any specific requirements on the costumes they choose to wear.

Don’t love to act, but want to get involved? Tweens can also join if they want to help with Stage Crew!

Tweens entering Grades 6 and 7 who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card. It is Library policy that parents of children under 10 attending a program remain at the Library throughout and meet the child upon completion of the program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Bookmarks for Community Service

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 available for patrons at the Library to take to brighten their day. Bookmarks will be available for patrons of all ages.

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 24, at 10 a.m. to Friday, June 28 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Two: Monday, July 1, at 10 a.m. to Friday, July 5 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Three: Monday, July 8, at 10 a.m. to Friday, July 12 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Four: Monday, July 15, at 10 a.m. to Friday, July 19 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Five: Monday, July 13, at 10 a.m. to Friday, July 17 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Six: Monday, July 29, at 10 a.m. to Friday, August 2 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Seven:

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Monday, August 5, at 10 a.m. to Friday, August 9 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Eight: Monday, August 12, at 10 a.m. to Friday, August 16 at 4 p.m.

Bookmarks should be returned no later than Friday, August 30. 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.

“Adventure Begins at Your Library” Tiny Art Show for Community Service

Earn community service by painting a mini canvas at home for the Garden City Public Library’s “Adventure Begins at Your Library” Tiny Art Show Project! Registration begins Tuesday, July 2, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability.

Each volunteer will receive one mini canvas to decorate at home. Supplies must be picked up at and returned to the Library. Volunteers’ artwork can be inspired by the Summer Reading Club “Adventure” theme, but doesn’t have to relate to the theme. Volunteers’ mini canvas will be used in the Library’s “Adventure Begins at Your Library” Tiny Art Show to help promote this year’s Summer Reading Club.

Mini canvases are due back no later than Thursday, July 11, 2024. 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 13. Mini Canvases will be held no longer than September 13.

Artwork included in the display can be submitted toward this year’s Tweens and Teens Creative Arts Contest! This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Intro to Safe Babysitting

Join us for this Babysitting Workshop program, Intro to Safe Babysitting, on Tuesday, June 27, at 4 p.m. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024. We will be using the Intro to

Safe Babysitting curriculum from Safe Sitter® as well as a presentation on food allergies a Girl Scout created for her Gold Award. Registrants must bring a doll to practice diapering. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, June 18, 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

VolunTeen Artists: Friendship Bracelets for Community Service

Make Friendship Bracelets for friends and Library patrons during VolunTeen Artists: Friendship Bracelets for Community Service, which will be held on Tuesday, June 25, at 4 p.m. at the Library. Inspired by the Taylor Swift Eras Tour, create Friendship Bracelets to trade and give to friends and for the Library to give to patrons. At least one bracelet you make must be used for the Library to give out to patrons in order to earn community service. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024. Registration is required and began Tuesday, June 18, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens Summer Reading

Kick-Off Ice Cream Social

Kick-off this year’s Summer Reading Club with our Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Kick-Off Ice Cream Social! We will have tabletop games, video games, karaoke, and more! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 only and will be held Wednesday, July 26, at 7 p.m. Registration is required and began Tuesday, June 18 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens

Dungeons and Dragons

Join us for Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons and learn how to play the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons by participating in one of our monthly Dungeons and Dragons Meet-Ups! Beginners are welcome! Each 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 27, at 4 p.m. Registration began Tuesday, June 18, 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.

Teen Crafternoon: Patriotic Fleece Tied Pillow Craft

Create your own American Flag pillow for the Fourth of July during Teen Crafternoon: Patriotic Fleece Tied Pillow! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 only and will be held Monday, July 1, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, June 25, 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. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card!  This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

The next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board will be held on Tuesday, July 2 at 4 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, June 25 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). The meeting is for Tweens and Teens in Grades 6–12. If you are interested in helping to come up with programming ideas, volunteer ideas, or social media outreach ideas for Tweens and Teens in Grades 6–12, consider joining the Teen Advisory Board. Online applications are available at https://www.gardencitypl. org/teen-advisory-board-application/  Applicants should be in Grades 6–12. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card!

Teen Movie Night: “Back to the Future”

Enjoy snacks as we watch “Back to the Future ” during Teen Movie Night! Teen Movie Night will be held Wednesday, July 3, at 6 p.m. This movie is rated PG. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2023 only. Registration is

required and begins Tuesday, June 25, 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. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card! This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Volunteers Needed: Preschool DUPLO LEGO Club

Volunteer to help children ages 1½–5 (not in kindergarten) during the monthly children’s program Preschool DUPLO LEGO Program! The summer session will be held on Monday, July 8. The Preschool DUPLO LEGO program runs from 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 1:30 p.m. to help set up before the start of the program and stay after to help clean up until 3 p.m. Volunteers must be in Grades 6–12 only. Registration to volunteer begins Tuesday, July 2, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card!  This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Crafternoon: DIY Canvas Backpacks

Design your own drawstring backpack using fabric markers, acrylic paint pens, sharpies, and acrylic paint during Teen Crafternoon: DIY Canvas Backpacks! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 only and will be held Monday, July 8, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 2, 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. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card!  This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

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Creative Writing Workshop

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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 2024 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 2, 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.

Teen Paint Night

Join us on Wednesday, July 10, at 7 p.m. for Teen Paint Night. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 2, 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 13. Artwork will be held no longer than September 13. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card! This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Volunteers Needed: Reading Pals

Volunteer to read to and then do a craft with children ages PreK-Grade 2 during the program Reading Pals! The summer session will be held on Thursday, July 11. The Reading Pals program runs from 1:30 p.m.–2:30 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 in Grades 6–12 only. Registration to volunteer begins Tuesday, July 2, at

10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card! This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tween Thursdays: Flower Pot Craft

Join us for Tween Thursdays and paint your own flower pot during Tween Thursdays: Flower Garden Craft! Participants will paint their plastic flower pots using acrylic paint and will also plant seeds in their pot to grow their own flowers. This program is for tweens in Grades 4–7 and is a joint program with the Children’s and Young Adult Departments. The program will be held Thursday, July 11 at 4 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 2 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. It is Library policy that parents of children under 10 attending a program remain at the Library throughout and meet the child upon completion of the program. Tweens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card! This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Crafternoon: DIY Mason Jars

Make your own Mason Jar during Teen Crafternoon: DIY Mason Jars! Participants will use mod podge and an array of supplies such as tissue paper, glitter, and more to decorate their mason jars. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 only and will be held Monday, July 15 at 4 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 9 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. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card!  This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

VolunTeen Artists: Tiny Art Show for Community Service

Paint mini canvases for the Library’s Tweens and Teens Tiny Art Show during VolunTeen Artists: Tiny Art Show for Community Service! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 and will be held Tuesday, July 16, at 4 p.m. Participants will paint small canvases using acrylic and watercolor paints. The artwork will be displayed through the end of August. Afterward, participants can pick up their art until September 13. Artwork will be held no longer than September 13. Artwork included in the display can be submitted toward this year’s Tweens and Teens Creative Arts Contest! Participants will earn community service. At least one painting you make must be used in the Tiny Art Show. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 9, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card!  This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Crafting with Friends for Grades 4–7: Make a Pop-Up Book

Tweens can join Mary Maguire and make a Pop-Up book during Crafting with Friends. This program is for tweens entering Grades 4–7 in Fall 2024 and is a joint program with the Children’s and Young Adult Departments. The program will be Wednesday, July 17, at 2:30 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 9, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. It is Library policy that parents of children under 10 attending a program remain at the Library throughout and

meet the child upon completion of the program. Tweens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card! This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Game Night

Join us on Wednesday, July 17, at 7 p.m. for Teen Game Night! Play tabletop board games, Magic: The Gathering, and video games on our Nintendo Switch consoles while having snacks and drinks with friends. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 9, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card! This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens Best Books Committee 2024

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

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

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Summer  Programs

Get Ready for The Adult’s Summer Reading Club! June 10–August 10, 2024 Adventure Begins at Your Library!

Join us for our 2024 Adult  Travel Around Summer Reading Club!  What kind of adventure will you have this summer?  Are you jetting to Europe?  Sailing to the Bahamas?  Going zip lining in the rainforest?  Staying home and hanging around the Garden City Pool?  Maybe your adventure can come from the library in the form of an adventure book?

Register on Eventkeeper at www. gardencitypl.org beginning on Monday, June 10, for the Adult Summer Reading Club.  Be sure to come to the Reference Desk and you will receive a complimentary bag filled with fun things.

Each time you read a book, we ask that you fill out a review card (provided in your bag). Return it to the Reference Desk for a chance to win a prize.  The more you read, the better chance you have to win a prize.  If you are taking a trip this summer, be sure to send us a postcard!  This postcard will also count towards a chance to win a prize.  Send postcards to:  Garden City Public Library, 60 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY  11530:  Attention: Adult Reference Department.   Please be sure to include your name.  At the end of the sum-

mer, we will select postcards and review cards randomly and award prizes!

For additional information contact Adult Services at (516)742-8405 ext. 5236 or email speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.org

Let the summer begin!

Summer Reading Book Discussion

Tuesday, July 16 from 7–8 p.m. in the Small Meeting Room

Join us for a book discussion on the book “All that Is Mine I Carry With Me” by William Landay — a mystery that delves into thought-provoking themes such as family, loyalty, grief, secrets and the fragility of relationships.

Registration is required on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) and books are available at the Reference Desk.

For additional information contact Adult Services at (516)742-8405 ext. 5236 or email speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.org.

Crafts & Games Programs for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Small Meeting Room

Friday, July 12, from 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Tuesday, August 6, from 7 p.m.–8 p.m.

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

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

If you would like your special needs group to participate, please register for

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

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

This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Chris Buchman  Presents Easy Gardening with Grow Pots Saturday, June 22, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Large  Meeting Room

Join Chris Buchman to learn easy gardening tips and tricks with grow bags.  This is a hands-on demonstration and you will be receiving your own grow bag and a plant to bring home.

Registration is required online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) or call the Reference Desk at (516) 742-8405 x5236.

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

Chess4Community: Play & Learn! Fridays from 10–11 a.m. in the First Floor Reference Area Friday, June 28 Friday, July 26 Friday, August 30

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

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

The Mobile Office of Congressman Anthony D’Esposito

Monday, July 1, from 2 - 6 p.m., First Floor of the Library

Drop by and meet Congressman Anthony D’Esposito — an American politician and retired police detective from New York. A member of the Republican Party, he has represented New York’s 4th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives since 2023.

Museum Pass Information

Print From Home for some passes!

Through the generosity of the Friends of the Garden City Public Library, the Library offers free passes to select museums and cultural institutions. You can make a reservation to borrow a Museum Pass from one of the member institutions in our Museum Pass Program.

Some museum passes are now available to print from home.  If you do not have access to a printer, the library will be happy to print the pass for you. These passes will be good for one day only.

Please note that not all museums participate. Passes for the following museums still need to be picked up at the Library: 9/11 Memorial & Museum, NYC (2 adults & 2 children); Empire Pass, Long Island Children’s Museum, Garden City (2 adults & 2 children); MoMA (the Museum of Modern Art), NYC (5 visitors) and Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Old Bethpage. The following Library Museum Pass rules remain in effect.

• Museum passes are available only to Garden City Public Library cardholders in good standing who have signed the Museum Pass User Agreement. Museum passes may be reserved in advance and must be checked out by an adult (18 years and older) family member.

• Reservations will be taken up to one month in advance of the desired date, subject to availability on a firstcome, first-served basis. Reservations can be done in person at the Reference Desk or over the phone at 516-742-8405 x5236.

Additional rules and information are available at the library.

Important Information Regarding Photographs, Videos and Audio Recordings at Library Programs

Garden City Public Library Recording Policy, Section IV: The Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the Library and during Library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. The Library reserves the right to document its services and the public’s use of the Library building and grounds. These photographs, videos, and audio recordings may be copied, displayed, televised, and published (including on any Library website or social media site). Any individual that does not wish the Library to use a photograph or video of them or their child should inform a Library staff member prior to or while such photographs or videos are being taken. [Adopted: June 13, 2022]

News from the Children’s Room

Summer 2024 Programming

Adventure Begins At Your Library:

Art Contest   Children entering Grades 4 and 5 can get creative this summer by entering our Creative Art Contest! There will be two categories for the Contest: Writing and Art. Participants’ work should relate to the “Adventure Begins at Your Library” theme. Only children entering Grades 4 and 5 in Fall 2024 can participate. Only one submission per category is allowed. Entries should be created between June 10 – August 2 and should be submitted in person in the Children’s Room and must include the Contest Submission Form, which can be picked up at theLibrary. There will be one winner for each category,    with prizes a.m.azon gift cards. The winners will be announced on Wednesday August 14 at the Summer Reading Club Finale. You do not have to be present to win. Winners will have until Friday September 13, to pick up their prizes. Prizes will not be held past September 13. We might share your artwork or writing on our Facebook Page: Registration continues through Monday, August 12.

Adventure Begins At Your Library:

The Travelers Grades K–5

Sign up with a Library card on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) and become A Traveler! Once you sign up, come to the Library and get your Summer Reading Club bag (while supplies last) filled with treats and activity sheets explaining how you can earn up to 2 prizes. You can also start to drop off book review cards for each book you read, so you can be part of our Grand Prize Raffle. There will be one grand raffle for children entering Grades K–2 (in Fall 2024) and one for children entering Grades 3–5 (in Fall 2024). Children entering Grades K–5 in Fall 2024 who submit one raffle entry will have a chance to win a raffle prize. But the more you read and the more review cards you submit, the better your chance of winning! All books must be at the appropriate reading level and reviewed between June 10 and August 12. Registration is ongoing until Monday, August 12.

Registration continues through Monday, August 12.

Adventure Begins At Your Library:

The Little Explorers

Sign up with a Library card on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) and become A Little Explorer! Once you sign up, come to the Library and get your Summer Reading Club bag (while supplies last) filled with treats and activity sheets explaining how you can earn up to 2 prizes. Registrants

can also start Monday, June 10, to drop off book review cards for each book you read, or is read to them, so they can be part of our Grand Prize Raffle. There will be one grand raffle prize for ages 2–5 (not entering kindergarten in Fall 2024). Preschool age children who submit one raffle entry will have a chance to win a raffle prize. But the more books read or are read-to, and the more review cards you submit, the better your chance of winning! All books must be at the  appropriate reading level and reviewed between June 10 and August 12.

Registration continues through Monday, August 12.

Craft for 3 and 4-Year-Olds

Wednesday, June 26, at 10:30 a.m.

Children ages 3 and 4 and their adult caregiver will come and do a simple craft with a Librarian. This is a 30-minute program. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library card is required. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this program.This program has been funded by the Friends of thePublic Library.

Registration begins June 18 at 10:00 a.m.

Grades K–5 BINGO

Wednesday, June 26, at 4:00 p.m.

Children in grades K–5 in Fall 2024 can celebrate the start of their summer by coming to the Library to play BINGO and maybe winning a small prize. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library card is required. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Public Library.

Registration begins  June 18 at 10:00 a.m.

Family Movie

Monday, July 1, at 7 p.m.

Children ages 4 through fifth grade (in Fall 2024) can come to the Library and enjoy the classic adventure movie Shrek. No registration is required. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. It is Library policy that parents of children under 10 attending a program remain at the Library throughout and meet the child upon completion of the program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Library.

Patriotic Craft: Preschool

Wednesday, July 3, at 10:30 a.m.

This 45-minute program is for children ages 2–5 (not entering kindergarten in Fall 2024) and their caregivers. Join a Librarian and make a patriotic craft together. You must do a separate

registration for each child you wish to attend this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Library.

Registration begins June 25 at 10 a.m.

Patriotic Craft: Grades K–2

Wednesday, July 3, at 1:30 p.m.

This 45-minute program is for children entering Grades K–2 in Fall 2024.  Join a Librarian and make a patriotic craft together. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Library.

Registration begins June 25 at 10 a.m.

Patriotic Craft: Grades 3–5

Wednesday, July 3, at 2:30 p.m.

This 45-minute program is for children entering Grades 3–5 in Fall 2024. Join a Librarian and make a patriotic craft together. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this program. This program  has been funded by the Friends of the Garden CityLibrary.

Registration begins June 25 at 10 a.m.

Preschool Duplo LEGO

Monday, July 8, at 2 p.m.

This 30-minute  STEAM free-play program is for children ages 1½–5 (not yetin kindergarten) and their caregivers. Librarians will put out Duplo LEGO bricks and children, along with their caregivers and Teen Volunteers, will play, create and build. No registration required. Seating is on a firstcome, first served basis. This program is sponsored by the Friends of Garden City Library.

Family BINGO

Monday, July 8, at 7 p.m.

Have some family fun playing BINGO and maybe win a small prize! This program is for children ages 4–fifth grade and their families. Up to three family members (one must be an adult) can participate. Online registration on Eventkeeper with a Library card (www. gardencitypl.org) is required. Only one family member registers.This program has been funded by the Friends of  the Garden City Library.

Registration begins July 2 at 10 a.m.

Art Of The Storybook

Wednesday, July 10, at 11 a.m.

Children ages 2–5 (not entering kindergarten in Fall 2024) and their adult caregivers can join Miss Elizabeth from Matters of the Heart for this fun and creative STEM program. Preschool readiness is the focus as she will read to the children a classic story and then the

children will create a piece of art based on the book. After the individual pieces, the children collaborate on a large piece of paper at the wall focusing on the process instead of the product. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Library.

Registration begins July 2 at 10 a.m.

Puffy Paint and Rainbow Science -  Grades K–2

Wednesday, July 10 at 1:30 p.m.

Children entering Grades K–2 can join Science Teacher Chris Buchman in his program “Puffy Paint and Rainbow Science.” Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org) with a Library card is required. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this program.This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Library. It is Library policy that parents of children under 10 attending a program remain at the library throughout and meet the child upon completion of the program.

Registration begins July 2, 10:00 a.m.

Puffy Paint and Rainbow ScienceGrades 3–5

Wednesday, July 10 at 2:30 p.m.

Children entering Grades 3–5 can join Science Teacher Chris Buchman in his program “Puffy Paint and Rainbow Science.” Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library card is required. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Library. It is Library policy that parents of children under 10 attending a program remain at the library throughout and meet the child upon completion of the program.

Registration begins July 2, 10:00 a.m.

Reading Pals

Thursday, July 11 at 1:30 p.m. This fun 30-minute program is for children ages 4 to entering second grade in Fall 2024. Under Librarian supervision, Teens will read to the children and then  they do a craft together. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library card is required. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Library. It is Library policy that parents of children under 10 attending a program remain at the library throughout and meet the child upon completion of the program.

Registration begins July 2, 10:00 a.m.

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News from the Children’s Room

Tiny Songbirds

Tuesday July 16, at 11:00 a.m.

This fun and educational live music program is for children ages birth–5 (not entering kindergarten in Fall 2024) and their adult caregivers. Tiny Songbirds  programmers engage children in the music making process and provide guided movement and dance. Online registration on Eventkeeper with a Library card (www.gardencitypl.org) is required.You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this program. This program has been funded by  the Friends of the Garden City Library.

Registration begins July 2, 10:00 a.m.

A Time For Kids

Wednesday, July 17, at 10:30 a.m.

Children ages 2–5 (not entering kindergarten in Fall 2024) and their caregivers can join A Time for Kids for a fun, interactive Music, Movement and Art program. The theme is sailboats and children will do a theme-related craft. Online registration on Eventkeeper with a Library card (www.gardencitypl. org) is required. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Library.

registration for each child you wish to attend this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden CityLibrary.

Registration begins July 9, 10:00 a.m.

LEGO Club

Monday, July 22, at 1:30 p.m.

This fun STEAM program is for children entering Grades K–5 only. Come with old old friends, meet new friends and have fun building whatever your imagination dreams up. No registration necessary. Seating is on a firstcome, first served  basis. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Library.

Tween Drama Club

Rehearsals: Tuesdays June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23 at 1:30 p.m.

This summer, the Garden City Children’s Department and Young Adult are excited to introduce an allnew Tween Drama Club! Performers will work on a variety of short scenes, which will then be performed on stage at the Library On Monday, July 29, at 7 p.m..  Performers do  not have to attend every rehearsal, but are encouraged to attend as many as they are able. Performances will be asked to arrive at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 29, the day of the show.

Registration begins July 9, 10:00 a.m.

Crafting With Friends

Wednesday, July 17, at 1:30 p.m.

Children in Grades K–3 can join Mary Maguire and make a fish kite. Online registration on Eventkeeper with a Library card (www.gardencitypl. org) is required. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Library.

Registration begins July 9, 10:00 a.m.

Crafting With Friends

Wednesday, July 17 ,at 2:30 p.m.

Children in Grades 4–7 can join Mary Maguire and make a pop-up book. Online registration on Eventkeeper with a Library card (www.gardencitypl. org) is required. You must do a separate

Registration is ongoing.

Tweens and Teen Yarn Group

Wednesday, July 23 at 4:00 p.m.

Tweens and Teens in Grades 4-12 can learn how to knit or crochet during our Tweens and Teens yarn group! Participants will be able to take home knitting needles or crochet hooks to continue working on their projects but must return the knitting needles or crochet hooks they are using by August 2. Tweens and teens who know how to knit or crochet can volunteer at this program! Please contact Laura Guinta at laurag@gardencitypl.org if you are interested in volunteering.

in kindergarten) and their caregivers. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library card is required. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this program. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Library.

Registration begins July 16, at 10:00 a.m.

Children Ice Cream Social Grades K–5

Wednesday, July 24 at 2:30 p.m.

Children entering Grades K–5 in Fall 2024 can mingle and make new friends while enjoying ice cream with a choice of toppings. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org) with a Library card is required. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this program. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Library.

Registration begins July 16, at 10:00 a.m.

Play Hooray Babies

Wednesday, July 31 at 10:30 a.m.

This fun program is for babies ages birth-18 months, and an adult caregiver. Enjoy movement and music and meet Molly Mouse! Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org) with a Library card is required. A separate registration is required for each child you wish to attend this program. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Library.

Design A Wooden Surfboard

Wednesday, July 31 at 4:00 p.m.

*****No Storytimes On July 16*****

Registration begins July 16 at 10 a.m.

Long Island Music Aardvarks

Wednesday, July 24 at 11:00 a.m.

This fun music and movement program is for children ages birth–5 (not

Children entering Grades K–5 in Fall 2024 can join this program and design paint and personalize a wooden surfboard with Party Art Studio! Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library card is required. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this program.This program is sponsored by the Friends of the GardenCity Library.

children ages birth–2 and their caregivers. Join a Librarian and enjoy stories, music and rhymes and books. No Registration is required. First Come - First Served.

• Tuesday, June 25, at 10:30 a.m.

• Tuesday, July 2, at 10:30 a.m.

• Tuesday, July 9, at 10:30 a.m.

• Tuesday, July 23, at 10:30 a.m.

• Tuesday, July 30, at 10:30 a.m.

• Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime

This 30-minute program is for children ages 2–5 (not in kindergarten) and their caregivers. Join a Librarian and enjoy stories, music and movement. No Registration is required. First ComeFirst Served.

• Tuesday, June 25, at 11:30 a.m.

• Tuesday, July 2, at 11:30 a.m.

• Tuesday, July 9, at 11:30 a.m.

• Tuesday, July 23, at 11:30 a.m.

• Tuesday, July 30, at 11:30 a.m.

• Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 11:30 a.m.

Registration for the Summer Read to me Club (Little Explorers) and Summer Reading Club (The Travelers) begins Monday, June 10, at 10:00 a.m.

Additional Summer Programming Details Coming Soon.

Library Policy

Registration begins July 23 10:00 a.m.

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

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

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

Registration begins July 23 10:00 a.m.

Mother Goose Storytime

Please do not register additional children in the comment box as they are not counted by Eventkeeper, and there may not be sufficient room or materials for participants. Continued from page 32

This fun 30-minute storytime is for

Healthcare scholarship winner

Congratulations to Hillary Garcia, a senior at Garden City High School, who received a $1000 scholarship from Dr. Denise Emma. The Dr. Denise Emma Healthcare Scholarship is given annually to a graduating senior who intends to pursue a career in the health field. This year’s recipient knows she can make a big difference in the lives of others and has made the decision to dedicate her life to helping others as a nurse.

Historical Society Art Show

Hempstead Town Councilman Tom Muscarella (right) congratulated Garden City resident and first grade student Reilly Maher for earning first place in the Garden City Historical Society 2024 Student Art Show on June 12. Reilly designed her sneakers, took a picture of them, and then created the artwork on her computer. Also attending was Garden City Historical Society President Bill Garry.

Students excel in state-wide math championship

Locust School first grade students Ethan Cohen, Declan Montegari and Ian Paneque won second place at the Statewide Mathematics Championship.

On June 1, three exceptional first grade students from Locust School in Garden City demonstrated their outstanding mathematical abilities at the Statewide Championship Event held at SUNY Albany. This prestigious event, part of the First in Math Statewide Elementary Mathematics Tournament, brought together the top 150 students from across New York State to compete in a series of rigorous math challenges.

Ethan Cohen, Declan Montegari and Ian Paneque, the triumphant trio from Locust School, secured their place at the championship by excelling in the Virtual Regional First in Math Tournament on March 21. This tournament focused on the challenging 24® Game series, testing critical math skills such as fact fluency, problem-solving and procedural fluency. The boys’ remarkable performance in the regional contest earned them a coveted spot at the state finals.

At SUNY Albany, the Garden City team showcased their talents through three intense rounds of competition.

Their cumulative scores and outstanding teamwork secured them a place in the top three positions. In the final round, they impressed judges with their deep mathematical knowledge and collaborative problem-solving skills, ultimately clinching second place.

“Their achievement is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and exceptional talent in mathematics,” said Locust School Principal Eileen Vota. “We are incredibly proud of Ethan, Ian and Declan. Their success not only brings pride to our community but also highlights the potential of our youngest learners to excel in challenging academic endeavors.”

The impressive showing at the state championship underscores the effectiveness of integrating engaging math programs like First in Math into the curriculum. The achievements of Ethan, Ian and Declan inspire their peers and demonstrate the value of early exposure to advanced mathematical concepts.

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LEGAL NOTICES

NASSAU COUNTY LEGAL NOTICE

VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 12, 2024, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled:

“Bond Resolution of the Village of Garden City, New York, adopted June 12, 2024, authorizing the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $4,500,000 to finance the construction of improvements to the Village sewer system, consisting of replacement of the Cedar Valley lift station, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $4,500,000 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 $4,500,000 pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York, to finance the construction of improvements to the Village sewer system, consisting of replacement of the Cedar Valley lift station, including all building structures, components, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems and other ancillary or related work in connection therewith;

SECOND:  STATING that the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $4,500,000; 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 $4,500,000 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; and STATING that any grant funds received by the Village and any other funds available for such purpose are authorized to be applied toward the cost of said project or redemption of the Village’s bonds or notes issued therefor, or to be budgeted as an offset to the taxes to be collected for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds or notes;

THIRD:  DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is forty (40) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years;

FOURTH:  DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village;

FIFTH:  DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and

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

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

DATED:  June 12, 2024

Kelly Galanek, Village Clerk

$7 million sewer bond

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NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Notice of Formation of Me Tay Co LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/25/2024.

Office location: Nassau. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Eric D Tran: 514 Hempstead Turnpike STE 101, West Hempstead, NY 11552. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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NASSAU COUNTY BIDS

Sealed bids MUST be RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO:

PURCHASING DIVISION

Inc. Village of Garden City 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, UNTIL 11:00 AM EDT

THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2024 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following:

GARAGE DOOR

MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

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

This bid specification will be listed under the Agency Name of: Inc. Village of Garden City

Catherine Reynolds Purchasing Agent

Dated:6/21/24

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Sewer Lift Station, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls.

Carey’s information was part of the village’s RFP for civil engineering, design development, and construction management/inspection services, issued on November 29, 2023, with bid proposals due by January. The RFP outlined the site review/inspection of the existing building and equipment and tasked responding firms with filing applications to regulatory agencies and searching for applicable grants to fund the project.

Mayor Carter Flanagan emphasized that “mandatory backup power generation is also a part of this project.” She explained the need for the special meeting to approve the bond resolution.

“The village was notified last Friday (June 7) that a bond resolution was required as part of the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation’s Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (WIIA) program grant application process. The Village of Garden City could potentially be awarded 25% of the net eligible project cost. The Clean Water Funding grant is the lesser of $25 million or 25% of the net eligible project cost….based on the estimate, the maximum grant award would be $1.75 million,” the mayor said.

The WIIA grant application was submitted last Friday with the resolution. Six of the eight trustees’ approval was required for the application.

Trustee Finnegan thanked Village Clerk Kelly Galanek and Village Attorney Gary Fishberg for their work on the grant application and resolution and praised Superintendent Carey for highlighting the importance of this matter. Following the 6-0 approval, the special meeting was adjourned.

Public Works approvals

At the Board’s regular meeting on June 6, Department of Public Works Superintendent John Borroni discussed other expenses. The Board considered several DPW resolutions.

Borroni requested an award of a bid for the maintenance

of sewer lift stations and well sites to the sole bidder, Atlantic Wells, Inc., based in Huntington Station.

“This contract will be utilized on an as-needed basis to perform repairs on various valves and pumps at our municipal lift stations and well sites,” he said. The Board approved the maintenance contract.

The Board also approved a $15,541.95 contract renewal with Hach, Inc. of Loveland, Colorado, for the semi-annual maintenance of the chlorine analyzer, pH probe, and nitrate analyzer at all village well sites.

A change order of $3,150 was approved for Eastern Industrial Services of New York, Inc., covering additional asbestos removal during the Village Water Works HVAC renovation project.

“While performing work on the HVAC project, additional asbestos was encountered and removed,” Borroni said.

The Board approved professional services for Frank Feeley, assisting the Garden City Water Department with sampling and monitoring reports from June 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025.

Mayor Carter Flanagan asked Borroni for an update on the Cathedral Avenue Road Diet modifications and directional lanes, as outlined by consultants Creighton Manning and previously approved by the Traffic Commission and Board of Trustees.

Trustee Ed Finnegan mentioned the five-year moratorium on modifying a Nassau County roadway after repaving.

Borroni reported that 90% of the drawings for the Cathedral Avenue Road Diet are complete and under review. Once finalized, the plans will be sent to Nassau County DPW for approval, followed by a permit application. The work is expected to be completed by fall.

“Once we have a final set of plans we will forward it to Nassau County DPW, and once they approve it we will apply for a permit from the county. Then we will request authorization for funding and perform the work. We are hoping for the work to be completed by the fall,” he advised the board.

Summer Vacation Travel in NYS: Come for the Fireworks, Stay for So Much More

New York State offers some of the best destinations for summer family vacations, with Independence Day festivities providing an added spark: If a staycation is your cup of tea, enjoy the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks (New York City) over the Hudson River starting at 8pm or  Jones Beach State Park, where, after a day enjoying the beach, boardwalk, surfing, fishing, miniature golf, and adventure center, stay for 9:30 pm The Jovia Financial Credit Union Fireworks Spectacular at Jones Beach when 8,000 fireworks blaze through the sky accompanied by patriotic songs.

But there is so much to explore in New York State:

Capital-Saratoga

Albany’s 4th of July Celebration : Celebrate the holiday with 20,000 other revelers at  Empire State Plaza . The 4th of July Celebration takes place from 5pm-10pm with live performances, food and fireworks. Watch the sky over  The Egg, the  New York State Capitol, and Corning Tower

Saratoga Springs exudes small town character and charm and is near where the famous Battles of Saratoga took place in 1777, marking the turning point of the Revolutionary War in favor of American Independence. Commemorate America’s independence in Saratoga Springs with annual events including the 18th annual  Firecracker4 Road Race, the longest and largest Independence Day race in the

One of our favorite places in New York State for a summer family adventure is Watkins Glen State Park. New York State is celebrating the centennial of the park system with a Centennial Challenge © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

Northeast. Stay:  Saratoga Arms

Hotel, a historic 31-room boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Saratoga Springs. Originally built in 1870, Saratoga Arms is a classic, Second Empire-style building that evokes old-world charm with a grand wraparound porch.

While in Saratoga: Saratoga Race Course offers summer race days, from watching the thrilling horse races to exploring the historic facilities and grounds which date to 1863 (you can get to the rail early and watch workouts and there is an outstanding Racing Hall of Fame). The summer season officially runs July 11–September 2 with popular races like Travers Day on August 24. Saratoga Spa State Park is the place to go for swimming, golfing, hiking, biking, and fishing. The park is also

home to a resort and spa,  performing arts center, as well as a  museum dedicated to automobiles.

Hudson Valley

LEGOLAND New York Resort in  Goshen is a theme park destination for kids ages 2–12, with 50 rides, shows, and attractions on 150 acres it’s the largest LEGOLAND theme park in the world, is hosting Red, White & BOOM at LEGOLAND (included with the cost of regular admission). Also in the area: hike the trails along the waterfalls of  Neversink Gorge Walkway Over the Hudson’s Fireworks Spectacular:  Walkway Over the Hudson, one of the longest pedestrian/cycling bridges in the world, is an ideal platform for viewing the City of Poughkeepsie’s fire-

GOING PLACES NEAR AND FAR

works. The New York State historic park will hold a ticketed event 6:3010 PM (fireworks begin after 9 PM). See  website for tickets.

4th of July in Dutchess County: Head to the home of the minor league baseball team, the  Hudson Valley Renegades. Fireworks displays will take place at Dutchess Stadium for  three nights  (July 4-6) after their games against the Brooklyn Cyclones. Enjoy the  Hyde Park Independence Day Parade

Catskills

4th of July at Windham Mountain: The annual parade at Windham Mountain begins at 7 PM on Route 296, through Main Street, followed by fireworks beginning at dusk.

The Catskills also affords a new experience: camp at  Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on days when you attend concerts. (Bethel Woods was the site of the legendary Woodstock music festival). For the 2024  summer concert season (MayOctober), concert-goers can pitch their own tent, glamp in style, or roll into Best Road Campground with an RV.

Finger Lakes

Genesee Country Village & Museum Independence Day Celebration: This family-friendly daytime celebration will feature games, picnics, a pie-eating contest, patriotic tunes, and a swearing-in of new U.S. citizens. The  Genesee Country Village & Museum is hosting its grand 19th-century style parade and a reading of the Declaration of Independence.  July 4, $23 for adults,

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$20 for senior citizens, $20 for students 13-18, free for children 12 and younger.

Cortland County Independence Day Spectacular has a day-long celebration at  Dwyer Memorial Park in Preble with live music (starting at 2 pm), food vendors, and a beer and wine garden, and fireworks from 9-10 PM.  July 6, free, $5 parking per car starting at 8PM.

A stellar Finger Lakes destination is Watkins Glen State Park where you are kept spellbound as you walk the two miles trail along the stream that descends 400 feet passing 200-foot cliffs, creating 19 waterfalls along its course. The gorge path winds over and under waterfalls and through the spray of Cavern Cascade. Rim trails overlook the gorge. The park is a sensational place for camping (Olympic-size pool, tours the gorge), or stay in the charming village, on Seneca Lake. (To book NYS Park campsites, https://newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com/)

Got a need for speed? Head to Watkins Glen International, the famous auto race track where you can experience world-class racing and events throughout the season. You can even drive your own car around the track on  Drive the Glen days. Visit  Sunset View Creamery, 10 minutes from Watkins Glen, for refreshing ice cream and some “cow cuddling,” a 30-minute experience that recognizes the calming influence of these docile creatures. Unwind with a Captain Bill’s cruise on Seneca Lake. Head northeast to  Taughannock Falls, one of the highest falls east of the Rockies, where the water drops 215 feet and you can swim, camp, and picnic.

On the western edge of the Finger Lakes, campers looking for adventure can seek out the scenically magnificent Letchworth State Park, nicknamed

“the Grand Canyon of the East,” for its massive gorge with three major waterfalls between cliffs as high as 600 feet. Letchworth also offers 66 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, a special one-mile loop Autism Nature Trail, nature center, museum, swimming pool and guided walks. There is  whitewater rafting through the canyon as well as hot air balloon rides (shared basket: $425/person; private flight: $2,150/couple). Sit down for breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the historic Glen Iris Inn and soak in the views of the Middle Falls.  Letchworth offers 257 campsites ranging from $27 to $30 a night, plus cabins $132-$568 per week.( https://newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com/)

Chautauqua-Allegheny

Mayville July 4th Celebration: The village of Mayville’s festivities include a Grand Parade, live music and entertainment including magic, comedy, variety and stunt shows, finishing with a fireworks display.  July 4, free.

Panoramic Parks Scenic Park lets you experience 15 acres of the Paleozoic ocean floor at this  scenic park established in 1885. Natural attractions to explore include towering rocks 60 feet high and cavernous dens. You can hike the trails around the rocks and navigate through the nooks, crevices, and caves, and the park includes informational signs that explain the geology, as well as an educational treasure hunt for the kids, and picnic tables for lunch.

A short drive away, the famous Chautauqua Institution, a preeminent exemplar of lifelong learning, is where for nine weeks each summer you can experience a unique mix of fine and performing arts, lectures, programs, classes and community events for all ages, within the beautiful setting of a historic

lakeside village (tickets and accommodations.chq.org, 800-836-2787)

Thousand Islands-Seaway Fireworks over Boldt Castle: Alexandria Bay’s Independence Day celebration uses the stunning backdrop of the St. Lawrence River and  Boldt Castle for its fireworks display. Picnic along the shoreline or rent a boat to view from the water. The fireworks begin at dusk, this far north estimated at 9:45 pm.

Adirondacks

Best 4th in the North 2024 Celebration: This festival taking place from July 1-4 at  Bicentennial Park in Ticonderoga is jam-packed with a grand fireworks display, parade, live music, craft and food vendors, kid’s activities, a reading of the Declaration of Independence. July 1-4, free.

Ticonderoga 250th:   Throughout 2024, Fort Ticonderoga commemorates 250 years since the battle for independence. The region along the Lake Champlain shoreline, at the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, was critical to American victory in the Revolution.

4th of July in Lake Placid: You can begin the day at the Lake Placid Horse Show starting at 8am ($10), swim at the  Lake Placid Public Beach, stroll around Mirror Lake, browse the shops, enjoy live music from 1-4 pm. At 5 pm, a July 4 gala parade will feature Olympic athletes and special guests, floats, classic cars and the fireworks extravaganza over Mirror Lake starts at 9:30 pm.

Great place to stay: High Peak Resort’s  summer family package features family-friendly activities like face painting Fridays, educational wildlife experiences Saturdays, water aerobics Tuesdays and Thursdays, evening live music on Thursday, guided nature explorations on Saturdays (www.high-

Whole Grains and Your Heart

BY CHARLYN FARGO

Since the prevalence of the Atkins and keto diets, carbs have gotten a bad rap. The truth is, the right carbs, just like the right fats, improve your overall diet. New research finds they may even help you lose weight -- and help your heart.

Cardiovascular disease is the underlying cause in approximately one out of every three deaths in the United States. And while there are many contributing factors, diet is certainly one of the most important. Several observational studies have found that greater whole grain consumption is associated with a lower risk

of cardiovascular disease, obesity, Type 2 diabetes, hypertension and even death.

But here’s the problem -- most Americans consume less than one serving of whole grains daily. A serving, by the way, is a slice of whole wheat bread or a half cup of brown rice.

In a study published in the Journal of Nutrition on July 13, 2021, researchers found that older adults who ate at least three servings of whole grains every day experienced smaller increases in waist size, blood pressure and blood sugar compared with those who consumed less than one-half serving per day. Researchers used data collected from the National

Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Framingham Heart Study.

Researchers measured the waist sizes of adults in their mid-50s over a four-year period and found those who ate at least three servings of whole grains daily added only a half inch to their waist size. By comparison, adults in the “low-intake” group added one inch, on average.

In addition, study participants, on average, had blood pressure readings of approximately 125 over 75, but those who consumed at least three servings of whole grains daily measured, on average, 122 over 74.

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peaksresort.com/packages/adirondack-experience).

More to do: bike the first 10 miles of the new  Adirondack Rail Trail connecting Lake Placid to Saranac Lake (when finished, the trail will stretch 34 miles between Lake Placid and Tupper Lake, see Bike Adirondacks for updates).

Meanwhile, The Adirondack Experience Museum on Blue Mountain Lake  is celebrating the centennial of the 138-mile long Northville-Placid Trail (oldest in the state) with a new exhibit about the history of the trail and the team who built it. There are guided overnight hikes (via Adirondack Hamlets to Huts). (www. npt100.com)

For more natural awe, visit High Falls Gorge, 22-acre nature park features waterfalls, hiking/walking trails and glass-floor walkways (4761 NY-86, Wilmington, NY 12997, www.highfallsgorge.com) and the awesome Ausable Chasm, where you walk along the Cliffside trail, do mountain biking and river rafting (2144 US-9, Ausable Chasm, NY 12911, 518-834-7454, www. ausablechasm.com).

For a great all-day outdoor experience, head to Tupper Lake and the 115acre  Wild Center & Wild Walk. The star of the Center’s outdoor experience is Wild Walk, with more than 1,000 feet of bridges and platforms rising over the top of an Adirondack forest, a four-story treehouse, swinging bridges, a spider’s web where people can hang out, and a giant-sized bald eagle’s nest for a rare point of view of the Adirondacks. More information on New York State travel at www.iloveny.com

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BY CLAIRE LYNCH

The magic of going to the movies

I’ve always enjoyed going to the movies with family and friends. It’s a night out and a time to do something fun and different.

This year the big question is are more people going to the movies or have they gotten used to the comfort and convenience of watching various TV shows and movies in their own living rooms? Cable TV and streaming services have made accessing good movies easy.

There are so many channels and programs available compared to the 1960s and 70s when I was young and access to a wide range of TV shows was limited. ABC, NBC and CBS were the three big channels. We certainly didn’t have remote controls back then or the ability to lower or increase the volume of the TV while seated on the couch. Technologically speaking, we’ve come a long way and I’m glad about that.

The onset of Covid-19 necessitated us to do plenty of social distancing so we had no choice but to watch TV shows and movies on our own TV screens. That put a dent in movie theatre attendance for a while and even after Covid shots were given and things improved, attendance at movies dropped. A lot. People hesitated about returning to theatres and I understand why. I was among those people who’d gotten used to using my cable TV and Roku to watch some very interesting movies almost daily but I still longed for the days when going to see a movie in my local theatre was a fun outing.

Perhaps going to the movies as a family is a nostalgia thing. When I was a kid, my parents were in the habit of taking us six Lynch kids to the movies and making a special event of it. Saturday afternoons were good times for us to go and I remember one summer in particular when I was 10 years old - my Dad had a week’s vacation and during that week we saw three movies in three different towns. Making our home base a fun time was a great idea because it was so different from our

prior routine of going to school, doing homework, etc.

My friend, Amy, said that her family also made going to the movie theatre a bit of an excursion. As a really young kid of about five, Amy remembers looking forward to seeing a cartoon short before the main attraction started. She and her family would be settling down into their seats and getting ready for a good show when the lights would dim and the theatre would grow quiet. She got a kick out of the different Bugs Bunny cartoons and never knew which Bugs Bunny or Mickey Mouse short would be shown.

Kylie, my niece, said her family had a fun time going to the movies recently. There are six people in Kylie’s family: Kylie, her husband, Josh, their daughter, Scarlett Angel, who’s 9, and three sons. I noticed on several occasions that half of my relatives call the girl Scarlett and the other half called her Angel because she happens to be such an angel.

When my friends and relatives go to the movies, we look forward to eating popcorn, drinking soda and watching the coming attractions almost as much as we enjoy the main attraction. Whether it is a romantic comedy, a mystery, a musical or a thriller, they

all hold our attention and entertain us for a while.

I may be a Nostalgic Nancy when it comes to families going to the movies but I realize that times have changed. Every so often I hear about a movie theatre closing for good and I know that’s inevitable. Economic pressures have gotten to be too much for some owners and they also acknowledge that many people are now perfectly content with watching movies and TV shows at home. Many people feel it’s safer and they’re happy to invite friends and family over to make an evening of socializing and watching a good movie.

At my place, sometimes we watch new releases but other times we have oldies nights, as in “old movies.” I’m careful when I choose an old movie because some of them run long and I’ve noticed that many people don’t have the patience to sit through really long movies.

One of the longest movies on record is “The Caine Mutiny” which came out in 1954 - it played for 2 hours, 5 minutes. It’s a classic movie in so many ways so it’s worth watching but it’s definitely lengthy. “The Caine Mutiny” starred Humphrey Bogart but it’s long for the kids in my family plus the subject material wouldn’t hold their attention.

The young kids don’t seem to appreciate the classic movies as much as those of us who are 50+ but that’s another story altogether. I think “Barbie” is more their thing although last year that was probably more of a hit than now. I heard that “IF” is in movie theatres right now. “IF” stands for imaginary friends and it is a fantasy comedy about a young girl whose mother has died and her dad has his medical issues. When Bea, 12, visits her grandmother, she has a run-in with Cal, the upstairs neighbor. She gets thrown into a world of pure imagination, helping imaginary friends find new kids since their own kids are grown up. Cailey Fleming plays Bea, Ryan Reynolds is the upstairs neighbor and Lou Gossett, Jr. plays Lewis, the founder of the imaginary friend’s retirement home.

Friends tell me that “IF” is a hit with the young and older people in their families so my family plans on seeing it soon.

The best movie lines from films have a way of staying with us. Who can ever forget manager Jimmy Dugan aka Tom Hanks in “A League of Their Own” telling Evelyn Gardner aka Bitty Schram “Are you crying? Are you crying? There’s no crying! There’s no crying in baseball!” Movie going can be great for making memories with friends and family. It can be a laugh a minute.

Don’t Fret Over Social Security Starting Date

BY TOM MARGENAU

I am always hearing from readers who are hung up on making sure they start their Social Security benefits at precisely their full retirement age. Or at precisely the age of 70. They don’t want those benefits a month before. They don’t want them a month after. They want to make darn sure that their benefits start at exactly the month they chose as their Social Security starting date. And they almost seem to be losing sleep making sure this is going to happen. They send me emails asking me, almost begging me, to help them make sure they select the right date.

I always want to tell these guys (and it always seems to be guys) to chill out. Don’t worry. Be happy! You will probably pick the right date. But even if you don’t, guess what? The Earth will keep spinning and the sun will come up tomorrow. And you will not be making a huge mistake that will affect your benefits for the rest of your life. I will explain what I am talking about in a minute.

But first, let me go over the ground rules. They are really simple. If you want benefits to begin at your full retirement age, then on your Social Security retirement application, you simply indicate the month you reach your FRA as your starting month. So, if your full retirement age is age 66 and 8 months, and you will be age 66 and 8 months in September 2024, then you simply indicate September as your starting month. That’s it!

But some people overthink this. For example, they know that Social Security checks come one month behind. In other words, the September 2024 Social Security check is paid in October. So, if a guy turns FRA in September, he thinks too hard and he puts October as his starting month. But the Social Security application question isn’t asking you which month you want your check to show up in your bank account; it’s asking you which is the first month you want to be eligible for a Social Security check.

One little bit of clarification: Social Security eligibility always goes by month, not by days. For example, if you were born on Jan. 21, 1958 -- meaning your full retirement age is 66 and 8 months, and that’s when you want your benefits to begin -- you don’t indicate Sept. 21, 2024, as your eligibility date. You simply indicate September 2024.

Some guys have told me that they are afraid to file for benefits early, because they are worried sick they will get benefits before their full retirement age. For example, Bob and I recently exchanged several emails. He was born Jan. 14, 1958. His full retirement age is 66 and 8 months. And he wants to make sure his benefits begin at his FRA, which would be September 2024. He asked me when he could file for benefits. I told him he could start the ball rolling next month, in July. But he doesn’t want to do that because he is worried they

will use July as his starting date. I told him that assuming he indicates September as his starting date on the application, that is when his benefits will start. But he wrote back to say he was just so concerned about getting benefits on the wrong date that he was going to wait until September to apply.

I then sent him a return email with my “the sun will come out tomorrow” message. In other words, even in the extremely unlikely event that his benefit start date ends up being July, the world won’t end, and his benefits won’t be affected all that much.

Let’s say Bob’s September full retirement age benefit rate is $3,200. If through some fluke, his benefits started two months earlier, he’d get a slightly reduced benefit. Benefits are reduced about 0.5% for each month they are started early. That comes out to a 1% reduction for Bob. So instead of $3,200 per month, he’d get $32 less per month, or $3,168. That’s the downside. He’d get $32 less each month. But on the upside, he’d get two extra Social Security checks at $3,168 each, or $6,336. Bob would have to live 198 months, or more than 16 years, before he came out on the losing end of the Social Security stick with that slightly earlier starting date.

Bob was a bit relieved by that point I made. But then he told me he had another concern: his wife. She has a lower Social Security benefit on her own record, and assuming Bob dies first, she will get widow’s benefits on his record. And he said he wants her to get as much money as possible. So, if Bob ends up with $32 less per month in retirement benefits, then his wife’s widow’s benefit would be $32 less per month, too.

I told Bob that if making sure his wife gets the highest widow’s benefit possible was his primary concern, he should consider waiting until 70 to file for Social Security. He would get almost four years’ worth of delayed retirement credits added to his benefit rate, and his wife would also get that extra money in the form of widow’s benefits. Bob told me he considered that, but he and his wife decided he should not give up all the benefits he’d get between now and age 70.

And here is a message for those who plan to wait until 70 to file: Social Security claims filed after full retirement age come with an option of taking up to six months in retroactive benefits. So, let’s say you reach 70 in August 2024. When you file, you could say you want your benefits to start in August, or you could elect to take the six months in retroactive benefits. In other words, your Social Security start date would then be February 2024. If you like the idea of a big retroactive check, then go for it, but your ongoing benefit rate will be about 4% less.

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security -Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-to-Understand

Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon.

com or other book outlets. Or you can send him an email at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

A pre-inspection can save you money, and your sale

By now you will have already noticed that I finally realized that my photo was outdated and a new one needed to be considered as the unfortunate process of living changes how we appear, so I found it appropriate to follow through and be cognizant of my new me, lol However, I remember when my daughter gave me a mug when I was 60, 12 years ago, that said, “you’re not 60, you’re 18 with 42 years of experience.” I am older now, but still feel like I am 18 and in the best condition of my life!

No one likes to spend money foolishly. However, expending wisely on a pre-inspection can potentially save you thousands of dollars and minimize the stress when selling; if your home is 20 years or older. Hiring a certified home inspector or professional engineer will be a prudent and smart activity to be performed. This will ascertain what is right, but more importantly, what is wrong with you home. Knowing this in advance of putting your home on the market, will educate you as to what may need to be repaired. It isn’t about upgrading your home, but knowing what could squash a sale because of some defect or major issue that could have been dealt with if you knew about it. Some may not think having a pre-inspection is not crucial in order for a sale to take place; but it will be the most important investment of your money than you could imagine. With inventory so historically low you’re not very worried as demand is still very strong and someone will buy your home, no matter what may be wrong. But that could be a huge error in judgement. The big question is, if avoiding fixing something, what will it really cost you in the sale price? However, when issues do arise, then you may either have to provide a credit. This may be more

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“Our findings suggest that eating whole-grain foods as part of a healthy diet delivers health benefits beyond just helping us lose or maintain weight as we age,” study coauthor Nicola McKeown said in a press release.

And because weight and Type 2 diabetes can be contributing factors to heart disease, this study matters. The bottom line is adding at least three servings of whole grains to your meals each day can make a difference. Your heart -- and your waistline -- will be glad you did.

Just what is a whole grain? Think

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

than it would have cost you if you had originally been aware of the issue and was capable of fixing it. The worst case scenario, when not dealing with problems beforehand, is that you could lose the buyer altogether. Why go through the motions of selling to end up having to fix the problems after the buyer does their inspection; when this could have been dealt with in the first place.

midifier to keep moisture levels as low as possible will avoid a mold condition that will occur. Although mold generally will not kill you, it can be more challenging and aggravate those with existing respiratory conditions. A dry basement will be more beneficial in the sale of your home, your health and be one less issue that you will need to have to deal with in the future.

faulty construction will further provide the critical information prior to making the most expensive purchase of your life.

Being “penny wise and pound foolish” is part of the human condition. We all procrastinate (I have to admit, that I periodically procrastinate) for various reasons; laziness, putting a chore off to another day, lack of funds, illness, etc. However, when it comes to the most valuable asset that most American homeowners possess, procrastinating can only hurt your future wealth. Being proactive in the first place and making sure over the years that you are in your home, is to address issues when they are small and not wait until they become severe and a major financial headache. It will be easier when you have the money to deal with small problems, than to wait until they blow up in your face. Periodically checking on your utilities, water, electric service and gas to make sure that they are functioning properly will be to your benefit in the long run. Leaking pipes, water infiltration in the basement, especially when near a body of water can cause havoc when ignored. Due to the areas on the north shore where soil in many areas can be more clay in structure, water doesn’t percolate down very easily and may keep many basements smelling a bit musty. Having a dehu-

Although performing a pre-inspection in addressing homes that are 20 years or older is prudent; a newly built home may have problems too, occurring in advance of that time period. I have seen some new homes with flooding issues that the builders never addressed or maybe weren’t aware of. Having a home inspector, checking heat, hot water, electrical, gas, roof, windows, even if floors are level and true, proper insulation, quality of appliances and fixtures, may result in finding problems that need to be fixed. The inspection report as well as your own punch list should be provided to your developer and addressed prior to signing your contract. Just because it is new construction, doesn’t necessarily mean everything was built and installed correctly. Make sure that everything you are purchasing especially any customizations and extras have been done and are to your satisfaction. Depending on the developer, some have had issues and checking for online reviews in advance of purchasing or building will provide you greater insight as to the experiences of current or former owners of homes they have built. Even going as far as checking to determine if there were any current or previous lawsuits against them for

Whole Grains and Your Heart

brown rice, quinoa, barley, whole-wheat bread and high fiber cereals like oatmeal -- foods that have fiber because they contain the entire grain (the germ, bran husk and endosperm). When grains are refined -- making white flour from wheat, for example, or making white rice from brown rice -- the process removes the outer husk and bran layers and sometimes the inner germ of the grain kernel. Because the bran and germ portions of the grain contain much of the dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals, the nutrient content of the whole grains is far superior to that of refined grains.

Some food manufacturers add iron,

thiamin, riboflavin, folate and niacin back to white flour through enrichment, but typically they don’t add back the dietary fiber and nutrients such as vitamin B6, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and zinc, which are lost in processing.

Q and A

Q: Are there health benefits to caffeine?

A: Caffeine does help people feel less tired and can increase energy levels. Additionally, a healthy amount of caffeine may also improve mood and brain function, help boost your metabolism, speed up reaction times and even help with memory.

Philip A. Raices is the owner/ Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 42+ years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.) and has earned his National Association of Realtors “Green Industry designation for eco-friendly low carbon footprint construction with 3-D printed foundations, Solar panels, Geo-thermal HVAC/Heat Pumps).

He will also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and his Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home.

He will provide you with “free” regular updates of what has gone under contract (pending), been sold (closed) and those homes that have been withdrawn/ released or expired (W/R) and all new listings of homes, HOA, Townhomes, Condos, and Coops in your town or go to https://WWW.Li-RealEstate.Com and you can “do it yourself (DYI) and search on your own. For a “FREE” no obligation 15 minute consultation, as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any obligation or “strings” attached call him at (516) 647-4289.

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However, too much caffeine can lead to caffeine dependency, anxiety, insomnia, digestive issues and fatigue once it leaves your system. So how much is the right amount? Healthy adults should aim to have no more than 400 mg of caffeine each day. This will reduce the likelihood of negative side effects like jitters, fast heartbeat or muscle tremors.

Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois, and the current president of the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. .COPYRIGHT 2024 CREATORS.COM

BY MARY HUNT

As you read, are you wearing your shoes? Is your sink shiny? Can you walk through your living room without tripping over clutter? Would a knock on your door cause you to die of embarrassment?

In her classic book, “Sink Reflections” (Bantam, 2002), author Marla Cilley remembers the days when she slouched around in bare feet and uncombed hair. She can remember not being able to find a clean dish. She often refused to open her front door because of the mess inside. But those days are over. Marla did it. She conquered CHAOS, which is her clever acronym for Can’t Have Anyone Over Syndrome.

In this entertaining and laugh-out-loud guide, Marla teaches you how to look at home maintenance in a new light.

Known nationally as The FlyLady, Marla takes you one baby step at a time from disorder to order in your home. The first few chapters introduce you

Straighten Up and Fly Right!

to the devastating effects that clutter has on you and your family. Marla compares clutter to cholesterol in our arteries. Clutter clogs up our homes, adds stress, decreases joy and wastes time and money. She’s right. After we’re convinced that all that clutter is killing us, chapter 3 begins the nuts and bolts of getting rid of it. Here’s where we need to be ruthless.

Most of us save stuff because of sentimental or economic value. Marla challenges that in a convincing way: Get rid of all that stuff. Marla reminds us that it is impossible to organize clutter. Amen.

Marla is a true believer in lists and index cards. Borrowing from the classic “Sidetracked Home Executives” cleaning system, she has incorporated it into her book.

Marla recommends that before you try her cleaning system, throw out the piles of magazines, cute kids’ artwork from 20 years ago, clothing you’ll never fit into again, weird kitchen gadgets and VHS tapes.

On her fun website (www.flylady.net), Marla even asks readers to weigh every bag of stuff they pitch and post it on her site to see how many tons they’re getting rid of. (And don’t forget to write down and appraise your donated items for the potential tax benefits.)

The beauty of the FlyLady’s system is that you start small. After you’ve torn into your clutter like a school of piranhas, the actual cleaning can begin.

On the first day, there is a list for you to follow. It’s pretty simple. Get completely dressed, including hair and makeup, then go shine your sink. Her directions for an eye-popping sink are found on page 97. I tried it. It was dazzling. There are chapters to help us do laundry efficiently, get the family involved in cleaning, conquer paperwork and even go on vacation.

Marla lays out a plan for each room, or “zone,” in one’s house. It works. But she reminds us not to expect perfection overnight. This is a little-by-little process. And this is a book you need to read. I can-

not recommend it highly enough for its wit, wisdom and ability to change a life, home and family.

By following Marla’s detailed plan, we can stay on track, “work” our lists, refuse to let clutter take over, and transform our homes into neat, efficient and warm havens. What could be better than that?

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

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Smart Freezer Organization, Cutting Cost of Aluminum Foil

BY MARY HUNT

Sharing readers’ tips with you reminds me just how much we can teach each other. Just when I think I couldn’t possibly learn anything new, here comes another cool way to save time or money every day from readers just like you. It makes opening my mail so much fun!

Stackable “Bricks”

If you freeze foods in plastic bags, you may have a freezer filled with odd-shaped, difficult-to-organize lumps of food. From now on, slip a zipped bag of food into an empty cereal box, placing the whole thing into the freezer. Now the food item will freeze into a neat shape. Once it’s frozen, slide it out of the box. Stack your freezer’s contents like bricks. You’ll know what you have because you’ll be able to see everything, plus your freezer will be more efficient with less air space. -- Arnold P., Alabama

Use It Twice, Half the Price

If you’ve locked eyeballs with the price of aluminum foil these days, you might consider what I’ve been doing to keep the cost down: Depending on its initial use, you might be able to rinse off a piece of aluminum foil and repurpose it. Use the foil again to cover leftovers, line a baking sheet or even crumple it up to scrub tough messes from your pots and pans. Another handy trick is to sharpen scissors with foil. Simply fold a piece of foil several times and make a few cuts through it with your scissors. It really works! -- Nadine, New Jersey

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My wife often ends up with spices she uses only once or twice before they go stale and have to be thrown out. Her solution? She formed a spice co-op with a close friend. Now whenever either of them buys a new bottle of spice, they share half the bottle. Both save money and end up with a great spice collection. They also have discovered that exchanging spices is a great excuse to get together for a gab session. -- Gil N., Texas DIY Access

As ridiculous as it may be on my part, I kept locking my keys inside the car. Getting a second programmed key fob to hide somewhere would have cost over hundreds of dollars! So instead, I took the “spare” key that came with the car -- the one that only opens the driver door, not the ignition -- and put it in a magnetic box and attached it under the car. Although this key can’t start the car and will trigger the alarm when used to unlock the door, it allows me time to retrieve my keys from inside the car, turn off the alarm and continue on my way without having to call for roadside assistance. -- Rhonda G., Maryland

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Go Away!

If chipmunks and rodents are dining on your newly planted bulbs, discourage them by sprinkling a pinch of moth crystals over each bulb as you plant it. The crystals will last long enough to deter hungry rodents and then evaporate into the soil. By winter the soil will have compacted around the bulbs so rodents won’t dig for them. By the way, did you know gophers will not touch daffodils? -- Sylvia R., Oregon

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Place a sheet of plastic wrap over the top of your food processor’s bowl before applying the lid. When you remove it, all the splatters will be confined to the bowl, and the lid with be spotless. -- Cherie H., California

Non-Stick Frost

If you do not have a frost-free freezer, do this next time you defrost. Dry the interior walls well, then spray them with a light coating of non-stick cooking spray. This will not prevent frost building up, but it will make it a lot easier to defrost because the ice and frost will slide off effortlessly. -- Penny P., Kansas

Find

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The worst place for a medicine cabinet is in the bathroom. Most medications deteriorate in a bathroom’s warm, moist environment. They keep much better in a cool, dry place like a linen closet, on a high shelf out of the reach of children. -Margie B., Michigan

NOTE: Please understand I have

not tested nor can I guarantee the outcome of any tips or recommendations by my readers. Enjoy this information as entertainment, always allowing common sense to be your guide. Got it? Great.

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

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BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of June 23-29, 2024

Regular readers of my column know that constellations are impossible to see. For many years I’ve seen folks disappointed when they begin to do stargazing and can’t find a lion or a hunter or a bear in the sky.

There’s a good reason for this: The images aren’t there! Constellations are simply areas of the sky that the ancients set up to represent objects, animals and people, but at no time did these ever resemble anything. Former planetarium director Don Hall frequently explained that constellations look no more like their namesakes than the George Washington Bridge looks like the father of our country.

But what about the patterns we do see, like the Big Dipper, the Northern Cross, or the Square of Pegasus? Of course, it’s pretty easy to find patterns among the randomly distributed stars -- patterns that we recognize as geometrical figures, letters, numbers and even punctuation marks. But these are not “constellations.” They are “asterisms”: groups of stars that our imaginations form into images we recognize.

If we search long enough, we can find some remarkable asterisms. This week, while the moon isn’t illuminating our evening sky, head outdoors after dark

STARGAZERS

The Stellar Coat Hanger

and search for one of my favorite asterisms: the Coat Hanger.

To find it, face east and locate the three bright stars of the Summer Triangle (another asterism) midway up in the sky. The brightest of the three is Vega, followed by Altair and Deneb.

Once you’ve found the triangle, look along its southwestern side, about one-third of the way from Altair to Vega. If you have a dark sky and good vision, you might spot what appears to be a faint smudge of light. It was first described 1,060 years ago by the Persian astronomer Al Sufi in his “Book of Fixed Stars.” Of course, he had no idea what he was seeing, but he found it remarkable enough to record its existence.

Modern stargazers have a huge advantage over Al Sufi; we can aim binoculars in its direction to see what’s really going on there. If we do this, we can see 10 faint stars that outline the shape of a tiny coat hanger -- a straight line of six with a hook on one side formed by four stars. While we may perceive it as a coat hanger, astronomers know this collection of stars as Collinder 399 or, less formally, as Brocchi’s Cluster. Whether or not it is a star cluster is a matter of debate. Back in the 1970s and ‘80s, astronomers believed many of its stars seemed to be moving together in the same direction and at the same speed as if part of a stellar family we

know as a star cluster.

Today, however, we think differently. Measurements made by the European Space Agency’s Hipparcos satellite in the early 1990s suggest that these stars are not moving together as a cluster. Instead, they seem to be separated by hundreds of light years and appear to be drifting through space in arbitrary

directions and speeds.

Whatever we call it -- Collinder 399, Brocchi’s Cluster or the Coat Hanger -- it’s one cool sight on warm summer nights!

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Invasion of the Hornet Snatchers

BY TRACY BECKERMAN

I discovered the squatters when I was outside watering the flowers on our front porch. I heard a slight buzzing sound, and since I wasn’t asleep, I knew it wasn’t me snoring. Suddenly, there was a fly-by buzz over my head, and when I followed the path of the buzzee, my eyes landed on a wasp nest, roughly the size of Rhode Island, under the portico above the front door.

I assessed the situation and then, like any rational city-turned-suburban-turned-rural woman, dropped my watering can and ran screaming into the house.

“I think I know why we haven’t received any of our packages recently,” I said to my husband over the phone.

“Why is that?” he asked.

“Because there is a wasp condominium over our front door.”

“If they’re not paying HOA fees, then

they have to leave,” he said.

“How do we get them to do that?” I asked.

“Call the pest control people and get them to come over and get rid of it.”

To me, the nest looked pretty big, but you know you really have a substantially sized wasp nest when the pest control person takes one look at your nest, steps back and says, “Whoa!”

“Those are hornets,” he said, ducking down as one of said hornets emerged from a hole in the mothership.

“Is that different from a wasp?” I asked him.

“It’s a kind of wasp. Except they’re bigger and meaner. But don’t worry. I’m a hornet removal specialist.”

“That’s great,’ I said wryly. “You know, I was thinking about getting a guard dog to protect the house while we’re gone, but a swarm of mean, angry flying insects with enormous painful stingers on their butts seems much

more efficient.”

Wasp man went back to his truck and came back wearing a hazmat suit with a mesh helmet. I was standing there in a T-shirt and shorts and suspected, based on his wasp-fighting wear, that I was probably underdressed for what was about to happen next.

“What are you going to do?” I asked him.

“We’re going to spray it, and then the wasps will die and fall out of the nest.”

“Fall like where? All over my front porch? I don’t think that’s going to be a real selling feature for my house either. Can’t you just take the whole nest away and relocate it someplace, like that neighbor around the block who reported us to the town because our fence was an inch too high?”

“Nope,” he said. “If I try to move it while they’re all in there, it will make them really mad.”

“You mean madder than they already

are?” I asked, taking yet another couple of steps back.

“Right,” he said.

I looked back up at the alien hornet nest mothership and thought for a minute.

“Okay, here’s what’s gonna happen,” I finally said. “You’re going to do the thing you specialize in. You’ll spray and then clean up the hornets when they fall out and then take the nest away when it’s all done.”

“Got it,” he said. “And what about you?”

“I’m going to do the thing that I specialize in,” I replied. “I’m going to leave.”

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

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Secrets to a great grilled cheese

Smoked Gouda and Roasted Red Pepper Grilled Cheese

Grilled cheese is an ideal comfort food. It’s crispy, buttery and full of warm and gooey cheese. Many people grow up enjoying grilled cheese as children, and then continue digging in to this delight as they get older.

While grilled cheese may seem like simple fare, there are some techniques to make it even more delicious. This includes strategies to make it golden brown with perfectly melted cheese.

When preparing grilled cheese, you don’t want to rush the process and end up with burnt bread. Try placing the grilled cheese in a cold pan and then letting everything heat up together slowly over medium-low heat. This ensures the heat is evenly distributed and the cheese will melt as the bread develops its golden color.

Yield: 4 servings

8 1⁄3- to 1⁄2-inch-thick slices

Pullman bread

4 ounces smoked gouda, very thinly sliced with a cheese slicer

4 slices muenster cheese (about 4 ounces)

Aim for optimal coverage of butter or mayonnaise. Yes, you read that correctly. Some culinary experts, like the ones at Bon Appétit, recommend using mayo in lieu of butter to spread on the bread because it has a higher smoke point and is less likely to burn while cooking. Be sure to spread your butter or mayo all over to the edges of the bread for optimal coverage and flavor.

Next, select a good quality cheese that melts well. Some are better than others in this department. They include colby, havarti, swiss, monterey jack, muenster, American, smoked gouda, and cheddar. Then work with a recipe that will elevate the grilled cheese even further, such as “Smoked Gouda and Roasted Red Pepper Grilled Cheese,” courtesy of the Food Network Kitchen.

1 medium jarred roasted red pepper, drained, dried and thinly sliced

2 cups baby arugula

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

1. Lay out 4 slices of the bread on a work surface. Layer each with some of the smoked gouda, 1 slice of the muenster, a thin layer of sliced red pepper (about 2 tablespoons), ½ cup of the baby arugula, and another layer of smoked gouda. Close the sandwiches with the remaining bread. Thinly and evenly spread the butter on both sides of the bread using 1½ tablespoons of the butter for each sandwich.

2. Place 2 sandwiches into a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the bread is evenly golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip, cover again and cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is visibly melted, about 2 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.

Nicolas Ragas, a graduate of Garden City High School,has made the Dean’s List at Binghamton University Harper College for the Spring 2024 semester. Students who earn a 3.5 or higher are eligible to earn the Dean’s List honor.

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Julia McCarthy (St. Jospeh School ’17 and Sacred Heart Academy ’21) has completed her Junior year at Villanova University with a 3.87 GPA in the Spring Semester. Julia has made the Dean’s List for a 6th consecutive semester while having a double major in Psychology

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n William Duff of Garden City, was among 625 students to process at Stonehill College’s 73rd Commencement on Sunday, May 19th.

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Welcome to GC signs could be mistaken for a hand grenade. To the contrary Mr. MacLeod now presents a form of potential compromise contrasting with  the “save every brick” costly and uncertain approach. Meanwhile, zealots arguing save all bricks continue to promote discord via statements and letters which, judge for yourself, appear to misstate the end result of the Mayor’s October poll.

You see, facade involves preserving a part of the building for functional and historical purposes. It has commonality with demolition in that both involving demolition while remaining cognizant of the historical import of the building. With demolition the front entrance of the building could become the grand entrance to The Park At St. Paul’s. A reasonable sized new community center clad with bricks harvested from the building may be the best thing. As part of facade concept an activity center and/ or indoor turf field become possible. No matter what, Cluett Hall, which really sucks (At night a Game of Thrones feel to the front of it), as an edifice with lousy lighting and acoustics, should be on the table for change or demolition under a phased plan. Under either facade or demolition the clocktower could be preserved and remain a historical element of the 48 acre St. Paul’s parkland property. A southern facade could include some meeting rooms.

The Mayor has simplistically repeated we are  looking “to save all or part of the building”. That’s it? I beg to differ- it’s not! What about that portion of the ballot stating that a vote for “preservation” includes looking at Cluett Hall and the Fieldhouse!.  And what does “part of the building” mean? This was indeed a confusing ballot/ poll, one, admitted by the Mayor to be “stacked against demolition” with no reason given. Now it has become a tool of spreading misinformation as demonstrated at last Board of Trustees meeting dialogue Mr. Vassalotti saying the non binding Oct. poll meant it has been determined that all of the building was to be saved. The Mayor corrected him (see / hear BOT 6/6/24 at 1 hr.  36-40 min ) but has not clearly reinforced the fact the poll was nonbinding and no choice or option won or lost.

And sure enough on p.2&50, of the last GCN Mr. Vassalotti, together with the architect letter “Enough is Enough”(see GCN p. 52) (who has not turned in his Committee drawings to the Village ), doubled down on the allegation that the  Mayor’s Oct. Poll produced a save every brick mandate. Actually the ballot was not constructed to provide any true no winners or losers at all.  Are these authors trying to bamboozle residents into believing the entire footprint of the building must be preserved? Are they trying to buffalo residents into thinking that the ballot renovation plan of

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achieving 30% usage is “partial saving” of the building rather than facade, and total renovation means total usage? You decide. Of course, their “interpretation” means that any other choice, demolition or facade concepts, are out the leaky St. Paul’s windows. The fact is that the word facade appears on the ballot and “”facadism” on the Village Opinion Poll Fact sheet *a $43M +cost of building” -behind it- no size or cost of that structure stated- as part of preservation choice and the poll is nonbinding and inconclusive.  The ballot clearly states that voting for preservation includes evaluation of Cluett Hall. It is highly likely demolition and facade together garnered well over 60% of the poll votes cast. (39% demo + sizable number for facade- see GCN POLL, Oct.  21,gcnews. com/pollarchive/)  in which facade outpolled renovation 2/1). No matter how you slice it Demolition votes surpassed Renovation ( eg.  D 39%, F 39 , R 22%) and maybe prevailed over Facade .

If the Mayor really wanted to eliminate a choice or option then renovation and facade ideas would have been separated so a ranking of facade, demolition and renovation would have resulted or at least there would have been a ranking  between renovation and facade. The point is with BCI surveys forthcoming all 3 options must be on the table in the interest of fairness to residents who will shoulder the taxpayer outcome of whatever the outcome is.

Wow! look at what a clear explanation the Mayor made last week about rules concerning sidewalk repair responsibility, (see Mayor Update, p.24 ). Explaining the entire ballot, its meaning and consequences, certainly fall within the fiduciary responsibility borne by the Mayor as well. I suggest that she do so. It’s not that we can’t handle the truth from the Mayor and Board, but rather that residents require it.

S.G. Gorray

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To the Editor:

I am writing to express concerns about the increasing truck traffic and speeding/noise issues plaguing Garden City streets. The Village has the authority to prohibit trucks from many “County/ State” roads (Clinton Rd, for example) that traverse our community, redirecting this traffic to Franklin Ave, our designated commercial district would be the best course of action.

truck bans on various roadways under New York State law, a measure that would likely enhance property values and overall community wealth. Surprisingly, there appears to be a lack of initiative or understanding regarding these capabilities. Redirecting truck traffic to Franklin Ave could concentrate commercial activity while alleviating residential areas.

Furthermore, addressing vehicle noise and speeding is imperative. Unlike neighboring municipalities like Rockville Center and Glen Cove, Garden City lacks specific ordinances on vehicle noise. Initiatives such as NYC’s noise camera program demonstrate effective measures to curb excessive vehicle noise and enhance public safety.

In conclusion, Garden City must take proactive steps to curb traffic issues by leveraging its authority to ban trucks from applicable roadways, thereby enhancing property values and community welfare. Additionally, implementing measures to reduce speeding and noise will foster a safer and more livable environment.

Our elected officials must prioritize these matters in future planning initiatives, ensuring comprehensive traffic management that includes County/State roads, the primary corridors of concern. It is crucial to dispel any misconceptions about the Village’s authority over these roads and take decisive action to protect and enhance our community.

I urge you to write to our elected officials to let them know about your concerns:

State – Ed Ra – rae@nyassembly.gov (controls noise/speed cameras)

County – Ken Arnold – karnold@ nassaucountyny.gov (controls quality of roadways, traffic control devices, stop lights & engineering)

Village – Ed Finneran – edtfinneran@ gardencityny.net (controls school zones, lighting, parking, speed limits, truck restrictions, cross walks, stop signs)

If you’d like to keep up to date on current traffic issues please send an email to: GCTrafficSafety@gmail.com

Stephen Shoemaker

Give the gift of life

To the Editor:

I am writing to highlight the Blood Drive at the Garden City Library on June 24th.

During the past year, I struggled with a blood disease during which I was transfusion-dependent. As part of my treatment, I had to have transfusions of red blood cells and platelets regularly, often two or three times a week. The nurses often said the precious blood products were in limited supply. These transfusions sustained me until I was able to complete my treatments and move on to a disease-free life.

to three lives. Every 2 seconds some person in the US needs a blood transfusion. Just imagine if someone in your family needed an immediate transfusion and the blood was not there. This could easily happen as right now there is only a two-day supply of blood at our region’s hospitals. Blood donations saved my life and I urge you, your family and friends to answer the call for donations and save another life.

As a thank you for donating on the 24th, free Met tickets, and a Mets t-shirt will be given to donors. Please check the Garden City Public Library’s website for all the details and to make an appointment to give.

I thank you in advance for your generous gift.

January 6th debacle

To the Editor:

The negative impacts of this traffic include noise pollution, emissions, and compromised road safety, all contributing to lower property values and reduced quality of life for residents. Moreover, Garden City shoulders the burden of traffic that primarily serves as a cutthrough, yielding no tax revenue from the establishments generating the traffic. Currently, the Village can enforce

Jill Bauer

After the Republican Party gained the majority of the House in Washington in 2022, quite a few videos and messages disappeared from the fake January 6th Committee. And now, it just so happens that a video has popped up which originated from Nancy Pelosi’s daughter, documentarian Alexandra. In there, her mother was saying, and I quote:  “I take responsibility for the National Guard Snafu.” Therefore, she admits that the crisis at the Capitol was caused by her negligence.  Mr. Comer and Mr. Jordan of the special House committees have no choice but to interrogate her under oath. Due to the pressure of some Democratic Party members, quite a few non-violent participants were locked up in isolation before a jury was selected.

Maybe Ms. Pelosi should face a similar treatment.

The letter I wrote on February 23, 2024 has proven to become more pertinent. I think I should repeat it here:

Interrogate Nancy Pelosi

How come nobody is going after the former Speaker of The House, Nancy Pelosi? She was in charge of the security of the Capitol and she is the culprit for the fiasco that happened on January 6, 2021. She did not call the 1000 National Guards offered by former President Trump on a stand-by basis. How can she accept an offer from her arch-enemy? She also pieced together the illegitimate committee to investigate the debacle. There is more to it than meets the eye!

The House must collect all the phone calls and e-mails she sent and received from her inner circle, analyze and make them public. The House has no choice but to call and interrogate her under oath. This should be done before Special Counsel Jack Smith takes action on former President Trump.

If she would have acted promptly, there would not have been the January 6 insurrection!

Heinz Mayer From page 2

One donation of blood can save up

IN MEMORIAM

Photos from the Village Archives

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

The Second Incinerator

The second incinerator for the Village was constructed in 1963, located south of the municipal garage nearby the first building and with double its capacity. In addition to Village usage it also received refuse from Floral Park for a fee. At the end of 1978 the facility was retired, as its 1963 pollution controls could not be upgraded at reasonable cost to meet new Federal emission standards. Refuse was then sent to a new Town of Hempstead incinerator. In addition to loss of revenue from Floral Park and payments for off-site incineration, the Village also had to install and pay to operate a new heating system for the municipal garage, which had formerly been heated as a by-product of the incinerator operation. The facility was demolished in 1986. Archives identifier: pwsan05

Correction: In last week’s article on the Second Library, the date of relocation from the first site was 1957.

Loose change drive for veterans

The office of Dr. Lisa Coors, Physical Therapy Options, will be hosting a "loose change" donation collection to benefit the American Legion Unit 265. Small donations come together to do big things!

Show your appreciation to our veterans by dropping off your “loose change” donations at Physical Therapy Options, 226 Seventh St, Suite 101, from July 1 until November 10, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact Dr. Coors for more information lcoors@ptoptions. com or 516-747-1520.

About to hit a milestone?

Share your life accomplishments with your neighbors! Put your engagement, wedding, or baby announcement in the paper. It's free of charge for subscribers! Email editor@gcnews.com

Virginia D. Brodrick

Virginia D. (Ginny) Brodrick passed away peacefully on June 8, 2024 at her home in Mineola. Her loving husband and two devoted children were by her side. She was interred at Pinelawn Memorial Park on June 11.

Ginny was born in Mineola on April 9, 1946. Her parents, Oliver F. Stewart, Jr., a banker, and Doris B. Stewart, a secretary, lived in Garden City, and Ginny grew up there in a Tudor-style home on Claydon Road.

Ginny was baptized and confirmed at Garden City’s Cathedral of the Incarnation. She graduated from Garden City High School, Adelphi University, and St. John’s Law School. After law school, she worked as the administrative assistant for a United States Court of Appeals judge in Manhattan.

Ginny married Robert H. Brodrick on April 26, 1979, joining him in a three-story colonial home on a picturesque property in Roslyn. She was a vibrant, beautiful lady with a sharp wit. They were living there when their son, Michael, and daughter, Missy, were born.

Ginny loved motherhood, raising vegetables in the backyard, and vacationing on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. She loved cars and driving, too.

In 1988, the family moved into a larger home on a property with a view of Roslyn Harbor. Ginny had a special place in her heart for that home, with its privacy and lush landscaping. She drove some of her favorite cars while living there.

After a hiatus to focus on raising her children, Ginny went back to work teaching Latin to middle school students. This was the culmination of her life-long passion for languages and a

great joy for her.

Ginny developed Parkinson’s disease in 2007. The progressive disease enfeebled her body and diminished her mind, but it didn’t break her spirit. With the love and support of her family and her caregiver, Maritza, she still found ways of enjoying life.

One of Ginny’s best qualities was compassion. She once pulled over to the side of a busy road, got out of her car, and single-handedly stopped traffic to allow a person in a wheelchair to safely cross the street.

Ginny passed away too soon, but her life was a blessing to others. Her husband, Robert, her children, Michael and Missy, and her granddaughters, Allie and Ava, survive her. They will always remember and love her.

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Virginia D. Brodrick

GCHS students earn awards in National Italian exam

One-hundred and three students from Garden City High School recently participated in the National Italian Exam, sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Italian. This year, 74 Garden City High School students earned awards for their exceptional performance.

The NIE provides an excellent opportunity to highlight the students' success, as more than 6,000 high school students of Italian take the exam nationwide every year. AATI offers an extensive regional and national prize program, consisting of monetary prizes, studytrips to Italy, medals and certificates to award students of all different language proficiency levels to celebrate their accomplishments.

Congratulations to the following students:

Gold Medals, Medaglia d’Oro:

• Ava Chen, Ibrahim Chohan, Gianluca Damiano, Annalisa DiPaolo,* Francesca Garcia Rocha,* Casey Hensen, Ryan Lotito,* Taylor Maguire,* Amelia Moran, Tyler Orishimo (Level 2)

• Olivia Allsbrook,* Laura Kahn, Gabriella Tromba* (Level 3)

• Daniela Fabrizi, Hunter Maguire* (Level 4)

• Owen Conway (Level 5) (*also received monetary awards) Silver Medals, Medaglia d’Argento:

• Jonathan Ackar, Jackson Castellanos, Ava Pineda (Level 2)

• Andrew Byrnes (Level 3)

• Silvana Newcomb (Level 4)

• Jack Caldara, Armeen Panthaki

(Level 5)

Bronze Medals, Medaglia di Bronzo:

• Mae Rose Gaffney, Nicholas Hensen, Alexander Kfuri, Ethan Klie, Emma Liu, Susanna Ryan, Molly Schnell, Olivia Vendetti (Level 2)

• Julianna Costelli, Will Lentini, Emily Pulver, Josiah Sanasie, Rudy Scalise (Level 3)

• Ava Barone, Kate Connolly, Gianluigi Mazzella, Simone Oustatcher (Level 4)

Achievement Awards, Attestato di Merito: (not pictured)

• Lila Borrelli, Lia Costa, Sophia Cresciullo, Isabelle DeNoto, Alexandra DiCaprio, Teresa Gregory, Riley Hansman, Alexandra Holland, Brielle James, Matthew Rachich, Analisa Winter (Level 2)

• Alessandra Bonomi, Kayla Cherney, Leonardo Ciccarone, Isabella Davi, Molly DeAlbuquerque, Mia Dolan, Luciano Falzone, Christian

Happening in Garden City

Friday, June 21st

5:00-9:00 p.m. Patriotic Kick-off to Summer Festival on 7th Street

Saturday, June 22nd

12:00 p.m. Easy Gardening with Grow Bags at the Library. Must register.

Monday, June 24th

1:30 p.m. Movie Matinee: Father of the Bride at the Library

1:00-7:00 p.m. Blood Drive at the Library. Call 1-800-933-BLOOD to make an appointment.

4:00 p.m. Intro To Safe Babysitting at the Library. Must register.

Tuesday, June 25th

1:00 p.m. Movie: The Out of Towners at the Senior Center. Register by calling 516-385-8006.

6:30 p.m. Architectural Design Review Board meeting at Village Hall

Wednesday, June 26th

10:30 a.m. Crafts for 3- and 4-YearOlds at the Library. Must register.

10:30 a.m. BINGO for grades K-5 at the Library. Must register.

7:00 p.m. Meet and Greet at the Senior Center. Assemblyman Ed Ra and Nassau County Legislator John Giuffré will be the guest speakers. All are welcome.

Thursday, June 27th

7:30 p.m. Environmental Advisory Board meeting at Village Hall and via Zoom

FedEx theft

A business reported on June 18th that the contents of an envelope were stolen prior to being delivered to a client via FedEx.

Panic alarms

On June 18th Garden City Police responded to two locations for panic alarms that were activated in error.

Wallet stolen

A wallet was reported stolen from a handbag inside the Adelphi University Library on June 18th.

Truck driver charged

On June 18th a Stewart Avenue truck driver was charged with driving with a suspended license and driving in a no-truck zone.

Alarm malfunctions

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to two fire alarms on June 18th that were caused by system malfunctions.

Karavousanos, Shea McGovern, Sarah Tusiani-Eng (Level 3)

• Valentina Pape, Michael TusianiEng, Eva Vitale (Level 4)

The district congratulated all students for their hard work and dedication as well as their dedicated Italian teachers, Lisa Malaszczyk and Giovanni D’Ambrosio, who played an integral role in preparing and guiding these students to success.

No trucks

On June 18th a truck driver was charged with driving on Clinton Road during prohibited hours and without a valid medical certificate.

Carbon monoxide alarm

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a residence for a CO alarm on June 18th. They determined the cause to be a water leak.

Unlicensed operation

An Old Country Road motorist was charged with unlicensed operation and unsafe turn on June 18th.

Sparking transformers

The GCFD, GCPD, and PSEG responded to two calls for sparking transformers on Commercial Avenue on June 18th.

Unlicensed operation

On June 18th a Washington Avenue motorist was charged with unlicensed operation and operating a cell phone while driving.

THE OFFICE CAT

Seventy-four Garden City High School students were awarded for their performance in the National Italian Exam. Photo courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

GCPD receives state grant for plate readers, safety tech

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reported.

Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan congratulated the commissioner on his department’s efforts to secure state funding for public safety initiatives.

In other news from the meeting, Village Treasurer Irene Woo discussed substantial grants the village applied for from New York State to reimburse expenses for installing various Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) treatment systems at all municipal well sites.

“The village has 10 water wells at six different well sites. For each well site, there was a program/project applied for to New York State. The total estimated cost of all the AOP treatment projects was about $55 million, and the village was approved for $25.7 million in

grants. To date, the village has received $12.2 million, and in the past week, we received an additional $4.1 million in grant funds. We now stand at about 50% of the grants received,” Woo said.

She added that AOP/water remediation grant contract No. 4 with the state was executed in the first week of June. Once each contract is executed, the village can apply for the related grant sum “for the approved amount.” She said the Finance Department and Village Administration expect to receive another grant payment within the next month.

Trustee Jessica Tai added that the village’s Environmental Advisory Board and Water Department will work towards securing additional grants from New York State.

“Trustee Michele Harrington and I toured the Water Department’s facil-

ities with Superintendent Carey. We saw all the state-of-the-art systems from the AOP equipment, GAC filters, to the air strippers. It was an amazing visit. The Garden City Water Department is working hard to get all the grants, and the $25.7 million approved is great to hear,” she noted.

As part of her report, Woo also mentioned the Water Department’s requested transfer of $50,000 to the ‘Purification – Contractual Services’ account to fund payment of Pace Analytical invoices through the end of the fiscal year 2023-2024. Woo said Water & Sewer Superintendent Stan Carey explained the increase in services and costs from Pace Analytical, as the firm performs water testing for Garden City and there was an uptick in testing required by the Health Department.

The Board meeting also included

news on a capital project, with plans for renovating the platform tennis courts at Garden City Community Park.

With the approval of two resolutions, the Board of Trustees declared Reilly/Green Mountain of Orange, Connecticut, a sole source provider and engaged the company to perform repairs to the Community Park Platform Tennis Courts at an estimated cost of $79,426.

Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi explained that Reilly/Green Mountain became the sole source provider for this village facility because the only two other vendors – Court Pro and Total Platform Tennis – informed the municipality that they could not perform the work on the court. Funding for the contract comes from the village’s capital budget.

Environmental Board hears water conservation strategies

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Conservation (DEC) developed a management plan for Long Island aquifers, entitled the Long Island Regional Groundwater Management Plan. In part of that plan, the DEC determined that the safe yield for Nassau County was 180 million gallons per day.

Then she told the EAB that from 1988 to 2009, water consumption increased steadily, and noted that this usage rate has improved. “I do not think our rates of usage during peak season have surged up as much as in the time period detailed in the graphs, particularly in Suffolk County,” she said, referencing her PowerPoint presentation.

Another part of the presentation displayed how many millions of gallons of water were pumped in Garden City, per month, from January 2011 through January 2022.

“Nassau County falls below the safe yield level during the off-peak season, but we are pumping above the safe level during peak season. During the highest month we (in Garden City) are pumping over 200 million gallons – during the offpeak season we are pumping about 50 million gallons,” Bailey explained.

Of note, the data indicated that July and August are not the months with the highest water consumption (pumpage) for Garden City – September is. Bailey said the dropoff is gradual and the offpeak numbers don’t really come into effect until January, mid-winter. The off-peak rate of water consumption in the village runs from January through April but then surges higher in spring.

Trustee Jessica Tai, the new co–chair of the EAB with Trustee Michele Harrington, commented on her observation that August appeared to have the same water pumpage rate as November, and it seemed that November was even a high water usage, “slightly below 150

millions of gallons.” She commented on how this data was surprising, but the EAB discussed weather trends as a factor.

She detailed an effort by the New York State DEC to introduce the 15% Reduction Program, in 2016, with a goal of reducing peak season water consumption/usage by 15% over a five-year period. The DEC advised all of Long Island’s public water suppliers of the program in a letter dated January 5, 2016, and Bailey showed a copy of the letter within her PowerPoint deck.

Bailey then presented a list of actions and correspondence to consumers from Long Island’s public water suppliers, but she said some systems/suppliers did more than others and data on every effort was not feasible to find.

“There were some major initiatives taken on by Long Island’s public water suppliers as part of the 15% Reduction Program. All the water suppliers were sure to check their infrastructure and examine the (systems’) pipes for leaks, and many of them installed new meters. It turned out that very old meters tended to underestimate very low flow rates, and some did not even indicate flow rate at all. Also many water suppliers promoted conservation by modifying their (billing) rate structure, so the more water someone used the more they were paying per gallon. Another effort was the installation of water meter-reading equipment, to read them both remotely and much more frequently which helps the water supplier when there could be a leak. That allowed the water suppliers to alert customers if they suspected a leak because the water usage never went to zero,” she explained.

Following a question by Trustee Tai, Superintendent Carey explained that there was not a system by which the Garden City Water Department pro-

actively contacted customers when a leak was suspected; typically, it’s the customers that checked their water bills for unusually high amounts who have reported their concerns that a leak could be present. Carey said the village is looking into an investment in this monitoring technology. EAB members also discussed the various water/ soil moisture sensors, including some that are battery-operated and wireless, while others are connected with a cable in the soil. They also brought up effective ways for thorough coverage of a property with the use of sensors.

What Residents Can Do

Bailey’s presentation to the EAB audience covered the many ways people can conserve water. She encouraged the use of technology as she spoke about the app, “EyeONWater” which allows water customers to look at statistics on their home or business’ water consumption in “fairly close to real time.” Bailey said a number of water suppliers made the app available to customers and engaged in public outreach activities to promote water conservation.

Bailey spoke about the village’s outreach to residents aimed at instructing people to reduce two minutes off their home/property’s irrigation times.

Nassau County’s legislation in 1987 prohibited irrigation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and restricted the water use on properties to “every other day.”

In 2016, the ordinance was modified so home/business irrigation systems must shut off if significant moisture is available.

Bailey showed a page on the WaterSense website of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which included information on smart controllers for water systems. Because it has data from the updated weather forecasting technology, the system can

automatically take initiative to reduce watering due to moisture from precipitation, etc. There is also a system available which can determine water content of soil, based on measurement of the electrical property of soil.

Bailey presented screenshots of information on her smart controller, including data for water and soil moisture content, plus her home’s irrigation history.

“The system skipped three dates in May by deciding the water content of the soil was sufficient and did not require irrigation. It did not water the lawn every other day but it watered about every fourth day in that case,” she said.

Another effort she outlined is the Sustainability Study on Long Island’s aquifers being conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It aims to examine existing water wells’ data and a computerized model for future water consumption was developed. Bailey said this was a key initiative because the DEC Safe Yield numbers from 1986 did not consider the current-day population increases.

“The reports on water consumption in Nassau County are expected by June; they are still working on the Suffolk County report which is expected to be completed in 2025,” she said.

A few years ago the EAB welcomed Sarah Meyland, associate professor of environmental technology and sustainability at New York Institute of Technology, for a presentation on the significant saltwater intrusion in Kings County (Brooklyn). The graph was a preliminary result from the U.S. Geological Survey’s Sustainability Study.

“When the reports come out we will have better information and a clear idea on what the Safe Yield really should be,” Bailey said.

GCHS students excel in National Spanish Language competition

Garden City High School Spanish students excelled in the 2024 National Spanish Exam, earning significant national recognition. This year, the talented students secured 16 gold, 37 silver and 33 bronze medals, along with 34 honorable mentions.

The NSE, organized by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, is the largest of its kind in the U.S., with over 80,000 participants in 2024. “Achieving a medal on the NSE is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our students and the excellent guidance from our Spanish teachers: Alyssa Acierno, Michael Berg, Stephanie Castañeda, and Toni Gutiérrez,” said Principal Kevin Steingruebner.

Gold Medal Winners:

• Level II: Corey Ellis, Pema Khando, Chloe Loeser, Kaitlyn McDonald, Melina Mirabella, Genevieve Mohan, Ibrahim Rana, Juliet Stampfel, Gordon Taylor, Tiffany Zhang

• Level III: Valentina Clavijo, Everett Lehnert

• Level IV: Jeffrey Li, Julianne Smith, Amy Xiao

• Level V: Tara Murphy

Silver Medal Winners:

• Level II: Grace Berkery, Beatrice Briganti, Rebecca Chau, Lucien Conway, Casey Dennis, Gianna

Fernando, Amanda Glickson, Mihir Goyal, Laila Khan, Noah Khan, Grace Kumpel, Julia LaMonica, Kendall Macri, Brendan Ohl, Emily Racich, Samantha Racich, Sydney Rhein, Elsie Ross, Emma Rothschild, Fionn Ryan, Trisha Samanpure, Kaitlyn Turley, Cassidy Wilde, Azra Zirhli

• Level III: Josephine Au, Isabella Fuertes, Alexandra Gregory, Catherine Horn, Hannah Lam, Ashley Wang

• Level IV: Eva Mangal, Lilith Mangal, Timothy Prybylski, Angela Yu, Alicia Zhang

• Level V: Emma Rathgeber, Sophia Sethi

Bronze Medal Winners:

• Level II: Grace Brantuk, Eric Chen, Carolyn Kade, Ava Klein, Ritisha Markanday, Emma O'Neill, May Paisley, Ayra Rad, Hailey Ryker, Sean Santare, Mia Schaltenbrand

• Level III: Joseph Carey, Sarah Liu, Bridget Macchio, Julia Makrinos, Jessica Martin, Michaela Molgano, Daly Prybylski, Jayden Yu

• Level IV: Soham Bera, Terence Cooke, Neil Curtis, Grace Dennis, Gianna DeVito, Julia Forelli, Mateo Fortney, Grace Power, Sophia Rhein, Ava Roddini, Julia Rosenblatt, Leo Su, Rachel Yeung

• Level V: Mary Kate Sweeney

Photos courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

Students proudly displayed their Gold medals.

Silver and Bronze medal winners with their awards.

HOLA of Garden City's Annual Picnic

HOLA of Garden City held its Annual End of the Year Picnic on Sunday, June 9th at Tullamore Park. Families of Hispanic descent gathered for fun, food, music and games. HOLA of Garden City is a non-profit organization founded in 2004. For those interested in joining, please email info@holagardencity.org.

The HOLA picnic was a big hit.

HOLA of Garden City held its Annual End of the Year Picnic on Sunday, June 9th at Tullamore Park. Families of Hispanic descent gathered for fun, food, music and games. HOLA of Garden City is a non-profit organization founded in 2004. For those interested in joining, please email info@holagardencity.org.

June 21,

Chess Wizards Summer Camp

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

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

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

This camp will be offered:

• August 5–9 from 9 a.m. to noon OR noon to 3 p.m.

• August 19–23 from 9 a.m. to noon OR noon to 3 p.m.

Classes will be held in St. Paul’s Cottages.

The cost of each 5 day, 3 hour camp is $225.

Your child may register for a full day and bring lunch at a cost of $325.

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

Adult Art Class Continuation

The Garden City’s Department of Recreation and Parks will offer a spring continuation adult art class.  This four class program will teach the beginner as well as the advanced student the art of painting portraits and landscapes/still-life in pastel from photographs.  Arleen Rueth Urban, the instructor for this program, is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America.

Classes will be held Fridays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The cost of this program will be $50. This class is open to adult residents who reside in the Inc. Village of Garden City.  Classes are held in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall beginning Friday, May 31.

To register for this session please visit the Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. If you have a password, you may register online at gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Incrediflix Filmaking Camps

for Ages 7–13

Incrediflix is back! This very pop-

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

Where:  Cottage 110 (next to the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave.)

Cost:  $205 for each ½ day session, or

$385 if you register for both sessions in the same week, bring your lunch, stay for two classes.

Our topics are:

Week of July 8–11

Animation Flix

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

In this fast-paced class, you'll create up to four new stop motion movies using different medium each day! Animate cars, film with green screen, and new for 2024 you create a 2D Mario movie, and more! *$35 Production fee included in the price of the camp. Flix emailed within a month after camp ends.

Action Stop Motion Flix

1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

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

Animation & Action Stop Motion Flix- FULL DAY

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Join us for the full day combo for a discount plus free lunch supervision!

Please see both half day descriptions. Bring snacks, lunch, and drink. *$70 Production fee is included in the price for the camp. Flix emailed within a month after camp ends.

Week of August 5 – August 8

Live Action Flix

9:00 am to noon

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

Lego Flix

1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Bring Lego worlds to life! We provide Legos. You provide your imagination. Work in groups to create a Lego set with Lego characters for a stop-motion movie you'll storyboard, shoot, and add voice-over too. *$35 Production fee included in the price of the camp. Flix emailed within a month

after camp ends.

Live Action & Lego Flix- FULL DAY 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Join us for the full day combo for a discount plus free lunch supervision! Please see both half day descriptions. Bring snacks, lunch, and drink. *$70 Production fee is included in the price for the camp. Flix emailed within a month after camp ends.

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

Gear Up for a Fun Filled Summer at the Garden City Pool

Garden City Recreation and Parks is thrilled for another exciting summer at the Garden City Pool! We are now accepting pool applications at the Recreation office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Applications can be found at the Rec Office or online at www.gardencityrecreation.org.

Get a Jump on the Summer with USA Support Group

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

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

The Upcycle Academy Summer Camp  SUMMER 2024 NEW!!

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

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

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

photoshoot and fashion show especially for friends and family.

All upcycle materials and recycled apparel provided. Keep your designs at the end of camp!

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

Lil Athletes Core 4 Summer Camp

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

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

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

LI Steam Group Camps for Summer 2024

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

July 8 – July 12

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

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

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

July 15 – July 19

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Flight AcademyBirds, kites, planes, and rockets! If it flies Mad Science Camp covers it! Investigate the science of aerodynamics. All week long, campers will build various flying machines, explore space and apply Newton’s Laws of motion as we take daily flights of discovery!

Learn about natural fliers and build your own Mad Science Model Rocket!

(For children entering grades 1-5)

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

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

July 22 – July 26

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

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

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Crayola® Artist’s Passport Travel The World Through Art - Embark on an aroundthe-world cultural adventure - explore far-off places and learn about the people who live there, from the Americas to the Ivory Coast, from the cosmopolitan to the countryside. Experiment with Crayola® products, while trying art techniques developed by local artists and artisans. Make a different masterpiece each day, including a dot art canvas, a mini-Pakistani bus, a mud art painting on fabric, and an imperial Russian egg! Bring the unique creations home and build a globally inspired art gallery. (For children entering grades 1–6)

July 29 – August 2

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

August 5 – August 9

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

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ing grades 3-6)

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

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

August 12 – August 16

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

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

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

August 19 – August 23

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

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

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Crayola® World of Design Think it! Draw it! Make it! - This camp that takes kids on a journey to the edges of their imagination – and beyond! They learn about Mars, the rainforest, and cities of the future, and get engaged in the creative design process to solve real-world problems. Each camp day focuses on a specific field of design, and our young architects, illustrators and graphic designers develop their ideas from concept, to sketch, to finished product. They bring their concepts to life by experi-

menting with Crayola® products, and exploring art techniques like sculpting, storyboarding, mixed media, and collage. Combining art, design, fun active games, and inspiring themes from around the world, this camp is designed to inspire! (For children entering grades 1–6)

August 26 – August 30

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

2024 Garden City Pool

Membership applications are now available at gardencityrecreation.org

Go to gardencityrecreation.org for a pool brochure and an application. We’re getting ready for you…are you getting ready for us! Don’t miss out!  Join today!

Pool Season 2024 highlights include:

• Wacky Inflatable Night: August 10, beginning at 5 p.m. Members and guests are allowed to bring in inflatable floats for  one  special night in the big pool.    Poolside DJ by Musicflex

• Arts and Crafts for the Kids: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in Snack Bar area, begins July 3

• B-I-N-G-O: Bingo for prizes and lots of fun in the picnic area on Thursdays at 2 p.m. beginning July 11.

• Party Under the Stars Night: Saturday, July 27, with live music from  the  “Audio Replay” Band.  Poolside bar, delicious specialty foods and traditional BBQ fare for purchase at reasonable Fun begins at 5:30 p.m.

• Senior Citizen Days: Monday, July 8, and Monday. August 5; Pool opens at 10 a.m. for senior pool members.  Music by Johnny Whimple.  Snack Bar specials.

• Movie Nights: Featuring first run family entertainment films

• Jester Jim Juggling show: July 14 at 2 p.m.

• Magic of Amore: July 21  at 1 p.m.

• Middle School Night: Monday, July 22, at 7:30 p.m.

• See the SPLASH brochure for the full details of the 2024 season, available for download at gardencityrecreation.org

Youth Baseball Camp at Community Park

Recreation and Parks will again conduct a Summer Baseball Camp for boys and girls that are residents of the Village of Garden City and entering 1st through 5th grades in September. This instructional program is offered for boys and girls entering 1st through 5th grades. The camp will focus on individ-

ual 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 22 – 25

Where: Community Park’s Baseball Fields

Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m.

Fee: $ 130

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

Recreation's Youth Basketball Camp

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

When: Monday July 8–Thursday, July 11

Where: St. Paul’s Field House Time: 9–11:00 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.

Summer Tennis Camps for Ages 4-5

Program held at Community Park - Register now!

**Online registration is available or sign up in person at the Recreation Office 108 Rockaway Avenue Camp and registration information is on our website www.gardencityrecreation.org

The Tennis Camp program offers children the opportunity to learn or advance their tennis skills while working with experienced tennis instructors in a fun setting.

Equipment needed: flat soled sneakers and a tennis racket.

Please note that rackets are provided for the peewee and tots level.

• Session A - July 8 to July 11

• Session B -  July 15 to July 18

• Session C - July 22 to July 25

• Session D - July 29 to August 1

** You can register online at www. gardencityrecreation.org (You must have a password to register online. If you do not have a password, you must prove residency first by visiting our Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave.).

We accept MasterCard, and Visa ONLY.

Yankees come from behind to win GCAA Championship

Yankees all smiles as they celebrate with their championship trophies!

Going into these playoffs, the Yankees and Rangers were not looked on as the favorites to win by many, but their coaches were confident that they had not yet played their best baseball. They took different paths to get to the 9U championship game on Friday Night at Stewart Field. The Yankees relied upon an offense that was stacked, particularly at the top of the order. The Yankees beat the top ranked Mets followed by a 7-run game vs the Blue Jays. The Rangers, however, relied upon timely hitting and shut down pitching. The Rangers pitching staff had held its opponents, including the Yankees in the final game of the regular season, to no runs over three games on it's way to the championship game. Not even bad weather could put a damper on what would become an extremely exciting game.

The Rangers, as the away team, opened up the scoring in the top of the

first. Following a leadoff single by Joey Sileo, Kellan Mastaglio was hit by a pitch and Teddy Delaney singled to load the bases. Jackson Weber would single to score one. Maddox Minarcik, with one out, would double home two more to get the Rangers off to a fast start against the Yankees starting pitcher Johnny Watts. The Yankees responded in the bottom of the first with a Luke Barnett single followed by a David McDermott triple off of Rangers starter Teddy Delaney to make the score 3-1. Both Watts and Delaney settled in the second pitch a scoreless frame. McDermott was nearly unhittable, striking out 5 of the 6 batters he faced and Rangers pitcher Tristan Leder kept the score at 3-1 until the bottom of the fourth when the Yankees top of the lineup would strike again. Barnett would once again lead off with a single, McDermott would single and George Davidson would double scoring both and evening the score

The Yankees celebrate Ryan Crisci's game winning hit.

The Rangers had a great season. Roster: Aiden Charchallis, Coulter Manno, Joey Sileo, Teddy Delaney, Kellan Mastaglio, Brogan Hajart, Ethan Simone, Jackson Weber, Tristan Leder and Maddox Minarcik (Not pictured: Xander Eppler and Michael Noto) with coaches Phil Minarcik and Rob Weber.

Jackson Weber delivers in the bottom of the sixth.

David McDermott singles in the sixth to get the Yankees rally started.

Yankees come from behind to win GCAA Championship

Tristan Leder throws out one of the Yankees in the bottom of the sixth.

at 3. After Davidson and Weber got through a scoreless fifth and top of sixth innings, lightning would strike, literally. The teams had to suspend the game due to the dangerous conditions. The bottom of the sixth was played the next morning at Community Park with the Yankees top of the lineup coming up. After Weber got both Barnett and Watts out, McDermott got on with a single. Davidson then crushed a double down

the line to put runners on second and third with two outs. Ryan Crisci would be the hero on this day as he singled to bring in the game winning run.  While the season comes to a close, the Yankees and Rangers are not likely to forget this memorable matchup. It was a game of inches and it could have gone either way as these kids played their hearts out.

St. Joseph School Golf & Tennis Open

Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin (right) greeted Michael and Kathryn Rafferty of Garden City during the St. Joseph School Golf & Tennis Open on June 10, at the Cherry Valley Club in Garden City. Also attending was Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly.

Athletic honors

Danielle Parrella, varsity captain for both volleyball and softball at Garden City High School, was selected All-Conference for v-ball and All-County for softball. Danielle produced the winning RBI in the All-County Senior game as the third base starter. In addition to her sports activities, she is also an active junior firefighter. Danielle will be attending Marywood University next year.

GCHS Baseball players honored at awards dinner

Six members of the Garden City Baseball team were celebrated at the Nassau County High School Baseball Coaches Association's 59th Annual Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, June 12th. 2024 All-County award winners were Gabe Beschloss, Evan Cabral, and Jack Fanning. 2024 All-Conference award winners were Tyler Gorman, Matthew Liberopoulos, and Braden Soutar. Congratulations to all of these players, and their teammates, on a terrific season and their Conference AA-2 Championship.

Breast cancer program:

Creativity

through a Zen mindset

Sports

“Creativity through a Zen Mindset” is a free workshop offered by the Adelphi NY Breast Cancer Program to women and men who have been affected by breast cancer. The in-person meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Adelphi University in Garden City.

At the workshop participants will learn ways to achieve a “Zen mindset,” completing several art activities influenced by Japanese culture that promote calmness, simplicity and self-growth. The group will work with a variety of techniques and mediums and will experience a guided Zen meditation. All levels of artistic ability are invited to join.

Facilitators are social worker Angela

Papalia, LMSW, assistant director of the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program, and artist Kimberly Newman, BFA, marketing and communications director, Adelphi Breast Cancer Program. Art supplies will be provided for all exercises. Space is limited to 50 participants and registration is required. To register, visit https://buff.ly/3IznPKO Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email with event details.

This forum is sponsored by The Junior Coalition of the Manhasset Women’s Coalition Against Breast Cancer, The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation and Northwell Health Cancer Institute

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Jack Fanning, Evan Cabral, Tyler Gorman, Braden Soutar, Gabe Beschloss, Matthew Liberopoulos (missing).

Dodgers triumph over Rangers to win championship

The Dodgers won the GCAA Central Division Championship.

In a thrilling conclusion to the GCAA Central Division baseball season, the Dodgers beat the Rangers in a hardfought championship game, 7-2. The Dodgers clinched the title with a display of outstanding teamwork, great pitching, and memorable defensive plays. The team was led by head coach Vic Fabilli, along with coaches Craig Cardi and Joe LoPiccolo.

Before the game even began, the Dodgers had to deal with adversity.  Their number 1 starter, Tyler Butvick, was a late scratch from the game.  It was a huge loss for the Dodgers, but their “next man up” mentality helped them climb this final hill!  Without any advanced notice, Conor Hegarty stepped up and took the mound in place of Butvick for the Dodgers. Hegarty pitched 3 2/3 innings with precision and control. His ability to keep the Rangers’ hitters off balance was key in establishing the Dodgers’ early dominance.

The Dodgers’ bats immediately came alive, scoring three runs in the first inning, after George Wenk walked, the Dodgers got some big time hits from JoJo Ordas and Michael Cardi.  The Dodgers’ defense was just as hot, including an ESPN top 10 play in left field by Aidan Mehmet to keep the Rangers off the board early in the game.  As the game progressed, Michael Cardi

was called upon to close it out for the Dodgers. He maintained the momentum built by Hegarty, ensuring the Rangers could not mount a comeback. Cardi’s effective pitching and ability to work through tough spots under pressure were crucial in securing the win for his team.  Sean Schoppner caught all 6 innings keeping Hegarty and Cardi focused and zoned in throughout the game.  Will Caparelli’s scorching RBI triple added a key insurance run in the top of the 4th and Conor Hegarty, Sean Schoppner and John Fabilli added big RBI hits in the 6th.

The Dodgers’ victory was truly a team effort, with every player contributing to the success, including John LoPiccolo, Daniel Pittman, Marc Sanzeri, Mariano Davis and Oliver Wu. One of the standout moments of the game came from John Fabilli in center field. With the Rangers threatening in the final inning, Fabilli made a stunning grab for the last out, sealing the victory and sparking celebrations among the Dodgers and their fans.

The championship game was a testament to the hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship of the Dodgers.

Congratulations to the Dodgers on a memorable season and a championship well earned!

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