The Garden City News (6/23/23)

Students at Garden City Middle School are recognized each month for doing something kind for others. The above students were honored for their kindnesses during May. See page 53.

School board reviews new primary grade math program

BY KASSARA MCELROY

The focus of the final Garden City Board of Education meeting for the ‘22-23 school year was on the District’s new primary mathematics resource, Illustrative Math.

Dr. Kusum Sinha, Superintendent of Schools, said, “We’re holding our own with our new primary math

Traffic Comm approves speed humps on 4th Street

BY RIKKI MASSAND

At the Village of Garden City Traffic Commission’s meeting on Thursday, June 15, the Commission approved a proposal to replace the three temporary speed humps on Fourth Street in the Central section with permanent speed humps.

Before the Commission unanimously voted in favor of converting the three temporary speed humps to permanent Fourth Street road infrastructure, commission members discussed the results of the experiment with the temporary humps.

Village Trustee Charles Kelly, chair of the Traffic Commission, received several emails supporting the speed humps. He added that he’s had correspondence with the head of the Church of St. Joseph, Reverend Msgr. James P. Swiader and the St. Joseph School’s PTA “uniformly in support.”

Trustee Kelly reported that the study performed by Creighton Manning Engineering LLP indicates that speeds of cars on Fourth Street have been reduced substantially due to the temporary speed humps.

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Cannabis tablets found in Library children’s book

resource and are pleased with what we see so far. Conversations like the one we are having tonight are intended to take a look at the progress and some of the data collected to see if we’re providing enough support, from professional learning to material and supplies standpoint. It’s all about a continuous analysis in that first year.”

One portion of that data she mentioned was collected by the teachers involved in full kindergarten through second grade adoption in addition to early adopters in grades three through five. These are the individuals implementing the change first-hand, who are a crucial element of its overall success. Data covers number

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Garden City Police responded to the Garden City Library at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20th after a parent found a packet of two over-the-counter cannabis tablets in a children’s book.

According to the Garden City Library, the parent directly brought it to the Librarian’s attention, who immediately called Library security, and the Director. The Director called the Garden City Police and advised the Library Board Chairman at once.

After police arrived, the children’s book stacks areas were immediately closed off and staff members conducted a hand search of each item, shelf-by-shelf. Additional staff were called in to work the following morning to continue.

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Last call for Sports Wrapup

We are currently working on our special Sports Wrapup 2023 edition, which will be included with next week’s issue.

The special section will be printed on premium white paper, suitable as a keepsake, and will include photos and write-ups of teams throughout the year.

We welcome contributions from parents and coaches of teams from all levels, from t-ball through high school varsity. If you have material to contribute please send it by the afternoon of Monday, June 26th. (Please note that this is earlier than our normal Wednesday deadline!)

Send material to editor@gcnews.

com. For advertising information please call our office at 516-294-8900.

We would also like to congratulate this year’s graduates, both high school and college. Garden City High School’s graduation ceremony will take place on Saturday.

Best wishes to the graduates in the next phases of their education. No matter where life takes you, Garden City will always be your hometown!

It has been a long journey to graduation, and you are about to go off to do great things - we as a community are so very proud of you all!

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Mayor misleads residents

To the Editor: Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan’s Mayor’s Update in the June 16, 2023 Garden City News p. 22 begs a response. At its best, the Mayor’s letter is disingenuous with a casual concern for the facts. Let us be specific:

1) The Mayor speaks of awaiting a “Final” Westerman report on the construction cost estimates for four various BOT requested plans for renovating or demolishing St. Paul’s. The Preliminary Westerman Report was delivered to the BOT in mid-March 2023 and after clarifications raised at a public meeting was deemed Final by the BOT on March 30, 2023. The Village then prepared a payment to satisfy Westerman’s invoice. However, BEFORE the Westerman check was paid Mary Carter Flanagan was elected mayor and instructed the Village NOT to pay Westerman’s invoice. Westerman was directed to re-write portions of his report to satisfy Mayor Flanagan’s 19 questions before payment would be released. Few of the 19 questions were asked at the previous March Open BOT session.

Additionally, as the new mayor, Mayor Flanagan, accused Westerman of having a prior business relationship with former Mayor Cosmo Veneziale. Such a prior relationship would have been the basis for discrediting Westerman’s Final March 2023 Westerman Report. Westerman and former Mayor Veneziale denied any prior relationship because there NEVER WAS any previous relationship, either business or personal between them. Frustrated by the lack of any basis to discredit the March Westerman Cost Estimate Report, Mayor Flanagan further delayed the Westerman payment.

2) Mayor Flanagan claims the detailed plans displayed in Village Hall were never priced by Westerman. This is flatly inaccurate. The scenarios priced by Westerman were described in detail to the Mayor in both a private and public session with the Committee’s represen-

tatives i.e., 1. Demolition – FIDEM proposal , 2. Facadism - Erwin Bielinski/ Mayor Flanagan proposal, Facadism – Sports Facility /MacLeod Proposal and Minimal Cost Adaptive Reuse Kelly Proposal. Those were the BOT requested scenarios that Westerman was charged with estimating.

The “Detailed plans displayed in Village Hall“ referenced by Mayor Flanagan were the Committee’s summation of 30 years of resident requests/ proposals for possible uses of St Paul’s. These detailed plans were historical displays to demonstrate that residents’ suggestions had been heard. These plans were NEVER potential plans for the development of St Paul’s. Mayor Flanagan was specifically told they were Historical Plans, but conveniently forgets that clarification to cast doubt on the Final March Westerman Report.

3) Flanagan, as a Trustee, consistently undermined the former St. Paul’s Committee by denying funds for a resident survey for uses at St. Paul’s, denying funds for a resident communication program, and denying funds for a construction cost estimate. Moreover, then Trustee, Flanagan tried to disband the St. Paul’s Committee in late August 2022 with a BOT resolution to end the committee’s work by September 2022. Only a GC News editorial derailed Trustee Flanagan’s proposed August 2022 resolution to disband the committee.

4) The Westerman cost estimates were directed to address the specific scenarios of minimal adaptive re-use, proposed by Trustee Kelly, Facadism, as proposed by then Trustee Flanagan and FABGC leader Don MacLeod, and demolition, as proposed by the FDEM residents group. The St. Paul’s Committee NEVER created or proposed “full-use” plans. Full historical requested use was prepared to demonstrate that all resident “usage-requests” gathered over the years had been considered in the drawings. These “full-use” drawings were never meant as future use plans and the Mayor was told such.

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Rec Comm reviews field conditions, pool staffing plans

BY RIKKI MASSAND

With the start of the summer season for the Garden City Pool, the Rec. Commission held its meeting inside the Pool’s snack bar dining area at Community Park on Tuesday night, June 20.

Topics discussed ranged from the various capital projects for the upcoming year to the status of village trees and maintenance of the village athletic playing fields.

Village Superintendent of Recreation and Parks Paul Blake said the department reached out to the GC Centennials soccer and the various lacrosse organizations, and a plan for closures at some of the fields at the St. Paul’s complex has been arranged. The fields closest to Stewart Avenue will be closed for a year.

“Effective now – we are closing all of the smaller ‘window’ fields along Stewart Avenue and one of the medium size fields directly above that. We are asking people to stay off these fields, as we will use caution tape, barricades and signs. At the same time for summer we will cut the grass on St. Paul’s fields every other week so it can grow and be a little longer with protection for all the new grass that has started to grow from all the seeding we’ve done,” Blake said.

Late June is good timing to avoid any issues, as with the end of the school year and early July having the holiday weekend there are no games scheduled to be played on these fields. If there is a request to schedule a game on the fields that are being ‘grown out’ the Rec. Department will then cut the grass.

“We think this will help in addition to some of the other items planned to take care of the fields,” Blake said.

At St. Paul’s the closed fields will also undergo a deep tine aeration to inject more nutrients about nine inches into the soil, but that does not pull out plugs. According to Blake this allows the field surface to grow in better than if it was plugged.

All the other fields at St. Paul’s will undergo the regular aeration process, and they will continue to be overseeded, watered and maintained.

Two applications of fertilizer are scheduled, with a tentative schedule for one round in July and another in August.

Fields at St. Paul’s are irrigated overnight, every night except for Fridays and Saturdays because the games are played early Saturdays and Sundays, and Recreation staff do not want to take a chance the fields would not see all the wet spots or puddles dried up in time. The irrigation system consists of 108

zones and approximately 780 sprinkler heads. Blake advised that 775 of the 780 are functioning.

Results from recent soil sampling at Community Park and the St. Paul’s fields arrived at the Rec. Department on Friday, June 16. Blake reports that with the organic treatment program for the soil, there are positive results indicating good levels of beneficial nutrients in the soil.

A concern he shared with the Rec. Commission is low pH recorded for the soil in both locations. This fall, the village will enter a liming program.

The fields at Community Park appear to be coming in dense and dark green, though clover still grows on them.

“The big problem is that St. Paul’s fields are overused – they just need to be rested and regrown. The main difference between the Community Park fields and St. Paul’s fields is the amount of play. Community Park fields get a bit of a rest during the week, with only a few games on weekends but during the week they are quiet until Little League games and softball,” Blake told the Rec. Commission.

Commission member Judy Courtney asked about the Grove Park fields’ closure, which Superintendent Blake noted lasted for just one growing season. The work on Grove included 27

truckloads of topsoil and hundreds of pounds of seed.

He said, “We wanted to keep Grove fields closed this spring but we had to close Nassau Haven, which was in even worse condition, so we opened Grove earlier than we wanted to. Closing it for six months definitely helped.”

Remaining work for the Grove Park field includes use of a hydroseeder for the areas in front of the goals for the fall season, which are burning out.

The goal is to keep Nassau Haven field closed for the fall, as the grass is growing thicker at this point.

“The field is on the east side of the park and it’s in the area that used to be part of the Nassau County sump. When the village took the land over in the early 1970s a small, quick layer of topsoil went on it but what was underneath was never really taken care of – there is not a great base up there,” Blake said.

Capital Projects

For Recreation capital projects, the replacement of the wood retaining wall behind Field 4 at Community Park, backing up to the nursery school and the Bus Garage is scheduled to begin before June ends. Blake updated the Commission on the project plans. The new retaining wall will be made with

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Outstanding history student honored by DAR

Members of the Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) were pleased to participate in the Academic Awards ceremony which took place at Garden City High School on Wednesday, June 7. Chapter Regent Carla Hall D’Ambra was represented by Chapter History Chair Leslie Dimmling and Chapter Corresponding Secretary Janice Derr.

The winner of the DAR award for Outstanding Student of American History was Garden City High School member William Morgan Jr. The junior year student was selected for his outstanding work and interest in American History by Social Studies Department Coordinator Ms Jeannette Balantic. Following a brief explanation to those attending about the historic roots of the NSDAR by Chapter History Chair Leslie Dimmling, William was presented with a certificate of accomplishment and a gift of $100 dollars by Chapter Corresponding Secretary Janice Derr.

The Award Ceremony was attended by William’s parents, twin brother and two sisters. William’s parents are both social studies teachers. As such they take a deep interest in exposing their children to famous

American historic sites, such as the Paul Revere House and Fort Ticonderoga, on family vacations. This wise action helped to foster an interest in American history by their children. Having the opportunity to actually visit historic locations in person has the effect of making those moments in history more real and alive when those places are studied in school. This makes for a more effective learning experience.

The ladies of the DAR were especially impressed with the level of interest that William had in American history, as well as the laudable dedication shown by his parents in providing these enriching opportunities for their children. The Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter, NSDAR, was pleased to again have an opportunity to honor an outstanding American History student at these high school Award Ceremonies. Congratulations William, on your accomplishment!

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Jeannette Balantic, Social Studies Dept Coordinator with Outstanding Junior in American History winner William Morgan Jr., Colonel Aaron Ogden members Leslie Dimmling and Janice Derr.

William Morgan Jr., Outstanding Junior in American History award winner with Colonel Aaron Ogden members Leslie Dimmling and Janice Derr.

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Stratford student petitions village to allow ice cream trucks

BY GARY SIMEONE

It was a grade-wide persuasive writing assignment that sparked a Stratford Elementary School student’s idea to petition for seasonal ice-cream trucks in the Village. Ryder Weinstein, a thirdgrade student at Stratford, wrote a letter to former Village Mayor, Cosmo Veneziale, in December, asking the Board to consider his proposal.

Nine year-old, Ryder, said that he loves ice cream, especially in the summertime, and thought having ice cream trucks navigate the Village, would bring joy and happiness to the community.

“At first I was confused on what to write about, but started brainstorming ideas on what would make the Village of Garden City a better place for everyone,” said Ryder. “I thought having ice cream trucks, with the sounds they make and their flashy colors would bring a smile to people’s faces.”

Allison Weinstein, Ryder’s mom, said that her civic-minded son, proposed a concept in his letter of having a seasonal permit for the ice cream trucks.

“He discussed the specific hours of operation for the trucks, areas in the Village where they could go to and

volume limits,” said Weinstein. “He emphasized the many reasons the community would enjoy having the trucks, including that ice cream makes people happy, it is difficult for some people to travel to ice cream shops and it could be a great summer job and community happening.”

The Weinstein family received a letter from the former Mayor earlier this year, saying that he thought the idea was great and would submit it to the Village Board of Trustees for proposal.

“He was really in favor of the idea and wanted to meet Ryder and our family to discuss the overall proposal,” said Weinstein.

Ryder ended up speaking at the Village Board meeting on May 18th, in front of new Village Mayor, Mary Carter Flanagan and members of community.

“He definitely has the support of the community behind him, and while I don’t think the idea will take shape this summer it’s definitely on the table for next year. Ryder’s letter is a good example of how kids can effect change and make positive headlines in their communities, no matter their age.”

When Every Child is

Known, it’s

even harder

to say goodbye.

We proudly present the Green Vale Class of 2023. Their high level of academic achievement combined with strength of character and commitment to their interests led to acceptances at many of the most selective secondary schools in the country. These graduates join generations of alumni committed to improving the world.

High Schools for 2023 Graduates

The American School in Switzerland

Berkshire School

Chaminade High School

Choate Rosemary Hall

Convent of the Sacred Heart

Deerfield Academy

Eaglebrook School

Episcopal High School

Friends Academy

The Hotchkiss School

Kent School

Locust Valley High School

The Nightingale-Bamford School

Paul Schreiber High School

Phillips Academy (Andover)

Portledge School

Sacred Heart Academy

to our graduates and their families:

Ashani Ahuja, Margaret Anderson, Lalla Lee Argenti, River Aryeh, LuElla Bacon, Halsey Beard, William Busconi, Leyla Casimir, Kento Cavallo, Penelope Chun, Henry Crofton, Clover Curry, Noah Daher, Paige D’Anna, Tristan Delacroix, Michael Dorrian, Sienna Edgar, Veronica Edwards, Luke Ferraro, Piper Fredericks, William Garcia, Elizabeth Gokey, Lauren Graham, Thomas Grant, JR Janedis, Samantha Jurim, Henry Kasouf, William Kelly, Abigail Lenehan, Hunter L’Esperance, Reese L’Esperance, Lilly McMillen, Caroline Myles, Chase O’Brien, Alastriona O’Donnell, Julian Otto, Isabella Panossian, Oggie Phipps, Leo Remsha, Scarlett Rueger, Marina Saravi, Michael Sharifov, Jack Sheehan, Etelle Silvera, Emma Slonim, Hutson Staniford, Helen Uffelman, Lachlan Vogel, Lucy Woodhouse, Davis Zarou, Taylor Zarou

St. Paul’s School

The Spence School

The Stony Brook School

The Taft School

Westminster School

Garden City Real Estate Market Information

68 Roxbury 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.

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Long Island Sales Data From One Key MLS

132 Brook Street

Date: 6/16/2023

Date: 6/18/2023

Sold price: $1,775,000

4 beds, 2 full baths, 2 half baths

Architectural Style: Colonial

Annual taxes: $27,507

Lot size: .23

MLS number: 3458309

The Seller’s Team: Lisa Heaney and Fortune Heaney, Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl. Realty

The Buyer’s Team: Jason Pick, Compass Greater NY

From stunning sunsets, to spectacular golf course views, this house has it all! Situated on a 100x100 property, this 4-bedroom Colonial has a great layout and lots of living space. The first floor includes a living room with wood burning fireplace, formal dining room, powder room, and fantastic gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances and center island. The family room with gas fireplace leads out to a large, covered porch that is also accessible from the living room. The family room, porch, and yard, boast breathtaking views of the Garden City Country Club course and are perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, the primary suite also gives a sense of real tranquility with its sitting area overlooking the golf course. The other 3-bedrooms on this level are spacious, as is the hall bath. The full, finished basement includes an abundance of recreation space, as well as a laundry room, office space, egress windows, and plenty of storage. The 2-car attached garage is heated, provides great storage space, and sets up perfectly as a gym. Other amenities include buried power lines, whole house water filtration system, security system/outdoor cameras, and Anderson windows throughout the home.

96 Willow Street

Date: 5/30/2023

Sold price: $1,340,000 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath

Architectural Style: Colonial

Annual taxes: $21,643

Lot size: .32 acre

MLS number: 3463353

The Seller’s Team: Suzanne Blair, Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates

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

This sensational 4 BR, 3.5 bath Colonial is situated on 96 x 146 park like grounds. This move in condition home boasts; welcoming large foyer entrance, enormous LR w/ wood burning fp, front library/den, High end chef’s dream renovated kitchen w/ custom cabinetry and updated appliances open to large dining room, newly renovated gorgeous full bath, family room, Second floor complete with large primary BR w/ half bath, 2 large BRs, updated full bath, Third floor enormous BR with updated full bath and plenty of space, finished basement with recreational room. laundry, storage, utilities. Additional amenities include; new windows, all new electric, w/arc-fault safety feature, brand new 2022 full bath, brand new boiler, huge yard, gas heat, near to park, schools and LIRR.

Sold price: $815,000

3 bedrooms, 1 full baths, 1 half bath

Architectural style: Tudor

Annual Taxes: $14,222

Lot Size: .14

MLS number: 3454827

The Seller’s Team: Suzanne Weis and Traci Clinton, Compass Greater NY

The Buyer’s Team: Suzanne Weis and Traci Clinton, Compass Greater NY

Charming 3 Bedroom Tudor Located In The East End Of The Village. Built In 1946, It Is Now Ready For Its Next Owner After More Than 75 Years. This Home Offers Generous Sized Bedrooms And 1.5 Baths. New Kitchen With Beautiful White Cabinetry, Viking Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances and Black Absolute Granite. In Addition There Is A Separate Butcher Block Area Perfect For A Baker To “Roll Out The Dough.” Hardwood Floors and Beautiful Millwork Throughout. Recently replaced Gas Burner. CAC. Magnificent Perennial Gardens, With Strategically Placed Sprinkler System, Are Throughout The 60 x 100 Property. Beautiful Curb Appeal With Custom Timberlane Shutters And Carved Wood Doors. Low Taxes!

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Garden City | 26 Hilton Avenue | $2,099,000

4 BR, 3 BA, 1 Half BA | Web# 3481917

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Under Contract | Cutchogue | $1,599,000

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Under Contract | Garden City | $1,199,000

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Under Contract | Westbury | $969,000

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Helen Montane-Achury: M 516.850.7076

Under Contract | Garden City | $889,000

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

Jennifer Davan: M 917.854.2099

Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $1,615,000

4 BR, 3 BA | Web# 3465060

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Estates POA awards four scholarships

SUBMITTED BY THE ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION

At the annual meeting of the Estates Property Owners’ Association on June 20th at the Garden City Senior Center, four Garden City students were awarded scholarships based on academic excellence and their involvement in local civic causes and community service.

Philip Hess has devoted his time and efforts to enhance literacy and educational experiences in our village. He is an active participant in our library where he organized book drives, led summer reading programs, and conducted literacy workshops. Philip belongs to a number of clubs at Chaminade High School and is on the varsity tennis team. He is also a lifeguard and soccer referee and will be attending Northeastern University.

Stephanie Russo has been playing soccer since she was four years old. In 2019, she joined Long Island Soccer Club where she served as captain. She is a member of many clubs at Garden City High School including being President of the Fashion Club and member of the Student Council, Miracle Club, and the track team. Stephanie will be attending University of Florida.

Isabella Sirounian is a senior at Garden City High School who had participated many civic activities that included raising money to support special needs children in Armenia, collecting winter coats for NY Cares, leading a parish wide sandwich making for the Interfaith Nutrional Network and serving meals at Father’s Heart Soup Kitchen in Manhattan. She is currently a graduating teaching assistant at

her Sunday school and runs her own babysitting service. Isabella will be attending the University of Tennessee.

Cate Rovelli has participated in Girl Scouts since kindergarten. One of her key projects earned a Gold Award when she spent many hours creating a playroom for Bethany House and educating young scouts about poverty on Long Island. Bethany House is a transitional home for homeless women and their children. Cate also volunteers at NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island and belongs to a number of clubs at the Garden City High School including peer educators. She will be attending Lehigh University.

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. Both served as Presidents of the Estates POA.

Also at the annual meeting, a plaque was presented to Randy Colahan — a lifelong Garden City resident who has devoted countless hours and energy serving our village. He served as an officer and President of Estates POA and for many years he ran Centennial’s soccer for the children of the village. For the past 21 years, Randy has served the Estates and the village as a Library Trustee and Chairman. Randy was instrumental in the efforts to renovate the children’s library.

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)

Philip Hess, Stephanie Russo, Isabella Sirounian and Catherine Rovelli.

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GCHS Class of 1973 plans 50th reunion

Plans are well underway for the Garden City High School’s Class of 1973 50th reunion this summer on July 15th. Organizers are asking for help in the daunting task of contacting over 400 classmates who graduated at a time before cell phones, social media and email were common ways to connect. “We have some planning committee members who are diligently searching for those we haven’t been able to reach,” says Larry Nedelka, administrator for the Class of 1973 50th Reunion. The Facebook group page is (https://www.facebook.com/groups/410564501238193).

“Especially difficult is finding females in our class who may have married and changed their names,” Nedelka continued. “We want to be sure that all of our peers get notified and have an opportunity to join us for the fun this summer.” If you, or someone you know can help with the “missing persons” (listed in the GC News online version of this story), please forward any information to GardenCityClassof73@gmail.com.

The GCHS Class of 1973 class reunion will be held on July 15.

Scholarship Winners to be Celebrated Next Tuesday, June 27

All are invited

Next Tuesday Rotary will celebrate three accomplished seniors from both Garden City and Mineola High Schools who will receive scholarships in the amount of $1,000. Gavin Burns will be celebrated as Rotary’s scholarship winner from Garden City High School. Natalie Laszewski will be Rotary’s recipient from Mineola High School.

Both Gavin and Natalie have achieved both high marks in community service and excelled in academics as well, Rotary’s criteria for the awards.

Additionally, the Garden City Foundation will award its Althea Robinson Excellence in Business Education Scholarship to Lauren Persaud selected by the Garden City High School business teachers as the student who has excelled in the area of business. All are invited to this festive luncheon celebration of remarkable student accomplishment. To reserve (fee 35, payable at the door), please email Meg Norris, Club president, at editor@gcnews.com

Rotary to Induct New Co-President

Next Tuesday, June 27

Rotary is pleased to announce the installation of Diana O’Neill as co-president of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club next Tuesday, June 27, at Mineola’s Davenport Press, to commence at 12:15.

Diana will serve alongside Meg Norris, who will serve her second term as Club president. She has served as Club vice president since June of 2022.

A list of agencies benefiting from her tireless energy would not begin to describe the thousands of lives she has touched.

To commemorate Diana’s far-reaching services, along with the numerous services executed by her husband, Dr. Peter O’Neill, both O’Neills will be presented with Rotary’s coveted Community Service Award on Thursday evening, July 6, at 6 p.m, at the Stewart Manor Country Club.

Having lived up to Rotary’s principle, “Service Above Self,” it is through Diana ad Dr. Peter O’Neill’s individual and collective charitable services that have touched and impacted so many lives both locally and beyond, that they have so well earn this honor.

All are invited to attend this cocktail buffet dinner event. Advance reservations are required at $125 per person by June 28. For information or to reserve, please email Meg Norris at editor@gcnews.com or Tina O/ Keefe at tina@stowandbehold.com; or, checks may be mailed directly to Tina O’Keefe, 242 Dover Parkway, Stewart Manor NY 11530. (Do reserve first).

Interested in Learning About or Joining Rotary?

Be Our Guest Next Tuesday, June 27

This is the perfect lunch meeting, with all of its festivities, for non-members to come and learn about Rotary, its many services, and to consider joining the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club. The Club offers a one-time luncheon as our guest should you be interested. We meet on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at Mineola’s Davenport Press at 12:15. To reserve (fee, $35, payable at the door), please email Meg Norris, Club president, at editor@gcnews.com.

Incoming Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club Co-President Diana O'Neill with Jim Brady, past president, at one of the Club's Charity food drives last May.

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GCHS students take home wins at music competition

The Garden City High School string orchestra earned first place in its division with a superior rating.

On June 2, Garden City High Schools students traveled to Pennsylvania for the Music in the Parks competition. Both the Garden City High School string orchestra

and symphonic band swept the competition, each coming in first place in their divisions. The band and orchestra also earned superior ratings, the highest rating possible while per -

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forming challenging music.

The symphonic band students performed “Rough Riders March” by Karl L. King, “Redemption” by Rossano Galante and “Among the Clouds” by Brian Balmages. The string orchestra students performed “Yakama Variants” by Richard Meyer and “Orion and the Scorpion” by Soon Hee Newbold.

The competition’s adjudicators simultaneously voice record their comments and critiques as each group performs their music. Some of their feedback included, “I cannot believe that these students are only in 9th and 10th grade. Congratulations on a professional performance!”

Another judge shared, “What a wonderful performance. This is my ninth festival this year and you are the best high school orchestra I’ve had the opportunity to hear.”

After their performances, the students enjoyed a day at Hershey Park.

“Music in the Parks was a great experience and I’m glad I got to do it this year,” said Co-Student Director of Symphonic Band Eva Mangal. “The symphonic band played some difficult pieces at the competition and they really worked hard and grew as musicians this year.”

Violinist Gabriella Tromba and cellist Sarah Tusiani-Eng jointly shared with their music directors, “This experience was so amazing. We have been working so hard on these pieces to perform and I can’t believe we got to have the honor to not only perform in front of judges but get a superior rating! We had so much fun at Hersheypark as well and felt that it was such an adventure and bonding moment for our orchestra. Thank you for giving us this wonderful opportunity and I can’t wait to come back next year!”

Photos courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

The Garden City High School symphonic band earned first place in its division with the highest rating possible, a superior rating.

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How do you say goodbye to a friend? Do say you, “Farewell?” Do you just wave and say, “Goodbye?”

Did you know there are several ways to say goodbye?

• Until next time.

• Talk to you later.

• See you soon.

• Take care.

• So long.

• Don't be a stranger.

• Take it easy.

• See you around.

• Catch you later.

Is there a way of saying goodbye without saying goodbye? It is hard to say goodbye to a person whom you have known for more than forty years. This is what the members and friends of

Rev. Lynn Sullivan, Senior Pastor of Garden City Community Church (GCCC) have been asking. In less than a month Rev. Lynn is retiring!

In Rev. Lynn’s reflections, she wrote that it has not sunk in that her time with GCCC is coming to an end. It has not sunk in yet with the members and friends of Rev. Lynn that the July 9th service will be the last time they will be worshiping with her. After worship all are invited to Gardner Hall where they can personally wish her well. How are we going to say goodbye to her? “Take care.” “Don’t be a stranger.” “Until next time.” “So long.” And the famous one, “See you around.” But no matter how hard it will be to say goodbye, GCCC will be happy for her, her husband, Mark, their two daughters, Laura and Sarah, and of course, for Diesel.

How can we say goodbye, without saying goodbye? Members and friends have so many questions about how to fill the gap of separation after 40 years of knowing Rev. Lynn has created. She has been an integral part of GCCC. She has served the church in many lay positions, as a Licensed Minister, an Associate Minister, and as Senior Pastor. She has led the church faithfully through her dedication to the congregation. In addition, Rev. Lynn has been a spiritual advisor to the youth for many years and as she began her service as a confirmation leader right after she and Mark joined the church 40 years ago and continued to lead a group into 2023.

There will be several small celebratory gatherings which Rev. Lynn and Mark will be attending with small groups to wish them well in their future endeavors. The GCCC Men’s Breakfast group invited them to breakfast to wish them blessings.

Rev. Lynn reflected, “As for me, it has been a joy to serve this church in lay positions for many years, then as a Licensed Minister, and as an Associate Minister. Since 2015, I have been honored to serve as your Senior Minister. I have strived to minister to you with integrity, honesty and in faith. You have all touched my life beyond measure and I will never forget you. There is a saying from my youth that expresses my feelings:”

You never really leave a place you love,

Part of it you take with you, Leaving a part of you behind.

GCCC will miss Rev. Lynn, but the church will remain steadfast as we move on. Rev. Lynn will leave the church in capable hands of the leaders, youth, teachers, parents, long time and new members, volunteers, staff, and many unsung heroes.

Join us, whoever you are, wherever you are on your life’s journey, you are welcome at GCCC. We have services, events, and programs for all ages. Our Sunday Worship Service is in-person and live-streamed.

Our Purpose: Building a community where all are enriched

Blessing of the new baptismal font.

through Christian Love, Service, and Spiritual Renewal.

Our Vision: Faithfully Reaching Out, Inclusively Drawing In.

For information on how to attend our services virtually or in person, please contact the church office at churchoffice@thegccc.org. To get information regarding our virtual and in-person worship services and programs, visit our website at www. theGCCC.org.

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Church is part of the United Church of Christ. It is an Open and Affirming congregation that welcomes people of all ages, races, gender identities, and sexual orientations to participate in the life of our community. We are located at 245 Stewart Avenue between Whitehall Blvd. and Kensington Road. For more information, email churchoffice@thegccc.org or call (516) 746-1700. And as previously mentioned, you may also visit our website, www.theGCCC.org.

Rev. Lynn Sullivan with the children.

The Rev. Lynn Sullivan.

Senior pastor of GC Community Church to retire

The Mineola - Garden City Rotary Club

Warmly invites you to its Cocktail

Buffet Dinner

Thursday July 6, 2023 at 6 p.m.

Celebrating Diana O’Neill

Dr. Peter O’Neill

Recipients of Rotary’s 2023

Community Service Award

Please join us by taking a table, bringing a friend or coming solo.

The Stewart Manor Country Club

51 Salisbury Ave., Garden City NY 11530

$125 per person

Advance reservations required.

RSVP BY Wednesday, June 28

Reserve your seats at bit.ly/RotaryCSABuffet or scan:

Please send your check made payable to Mineola-Garden City Rotary to: Tina O’Keeffe, 242 Dover Parkway, Stewart Manor NY 11530 $125 per person.

We received a report from Westerman Construction on Friday, June 16, the day after our last Board of Trustees meeting. I shared in last week’s column some of the concerns the Board had regarding the residents being misled by what was previously posted as a “final” report. It was my hope that a report could have been shared with residents that was crystal clear as to the cost estimates. Regrettably, we did not receive that, though there is some added clarity.

I plan to discuss with the other members of the Board of Trustees this weekend how we can present this report to the community without causing confusion as to what the costs are associated with Adaptive Reuse, Façadism and Demolition. As you may have guessed, the easiest cost to estimate is for demolition, and it is undisputed that additional funds will be needed to provide a complete cost estimate on either adaptive reuse or façadism.

Early Tuesday evening, I had the opportunity to tour the St. Paul’s Main Building. It was the first time I had ever been inside the building, though I have lived in the Village for nearly five decades. I was joined by two other

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Trustees, one of whom was on the St. Paul’s Committee, who had also never been inside the building. My decision to go into the building was largely to confirm the condition of the stained glassed windows in the Chapel that have often been mentioned as a key historical artifact of the building.

Over the last two years, we have been asked about whether the Village is taking steps to remove, temporarily or permanently, the Tiffany windows. The Westerman Construction report does recommend that stained glass windows be shored up or removed and salvaged for future restoration. Upon reviewing Village documents and visiting the Chapel this week, it is confirmed that there is a Tiffany studio double-lancet stained glass window topped with a smaller circular window (or oculus) in the Chapel. I look forward to working quickly to address this recommendation as we move towards hearing

community input on the future of the St. Paul’s Main Building.

2023 Landscaping Permits

As you may know, last March the Village passed a law which requires all landscapers who work in the Village to obtain a Village of Garden City license. In an effort to encourage compliance with this law, we are asking residents to make sure that their landscaper is properly licensed by the Village. On the Village website, www.gardencityny. net, is a current listing of the landscapers licensed to work within the Village. We are asking that you please review the listing and make sure that your landscaper is on it. Although we already have over 170 companies registered with the Village Clerk’s Office, we still need your help to ensure your landscaper knows that they must have a Village of Garden City license before they can work on your property.

Meet and Greet with Village Trustees June 28th

There will be a Meet and Greet on Wednesday, June 28 at the Village Senior Center on Golf Club Lane at 7:30 p.m. The Meet and Greet is a great opportunity for residents to engage directly with members of the Board of Trustees. These meetings do not have an agenda; Trustees are available to discuss multiple issues and concerns. We will be joined by Assemblyman Edward P. Ra, who will share a report on the legislation session in Albany and also be available for questions.

Lifeguard Training Classes at the Pool

Are you 15 years of age and interested in becoming an American Red Cross certified CPR and AED professional rescuer and a Red Cross certified lifeguard? The Pool offers two, four-week sessions for lifeguard training. The first session begins Tuesday, June 27 (6-9 p.m.) and the second begins Tuesday, July 25 (6-9 p.m. except where noted). Sign ups began June 10 in the Pool Office. A qualifying pretest is required to enter a class. For more information, inquire at the Pool Office The fee for this program is $275. You must be a Pool member to take the lifeguard training classes.

Water Training Conservation

Residents will soon be receiving a flier in the mail encouraging water conservation this summer. Did you know water use is three times higher than during non-irrigation months? As we enter summer, we are aware that many residents and other water users have lawn sprinkler systems. The Garden City Water Department encourages residents to comply with the Village’s schedule for lawn watering during the high season. Irrigation is permitted on alternate odd and even-numbered days as mandated by Nassau County. Homeowners with odd-numbered addresses may water their lawns only on odd-numbered days. Homeowners with even-numbered addresses, or premises with no numbers, are permitted to water their lawns only on even-numbered days. Residents are reminded that watering hours are from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The cooler temperatures and minimal wind at these times allow water to soak deeply into the soil without much evaporation.

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THE OFFICE CAT

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Detectives charged

a 47-year-old male for illegally dumping office debris in Parking Field 6E on June 3rd.

Overweight truck

A New Jersey company was charged with operating a truck on Franklin Avenue on June 14th while more than 40,000 pounds over weight.

Scam job application

On June 14th a victim reported that they applied for a job on a recruitment site and when requested, provided driver license and Social Security information. It was later determined to be an apparent scam.

Suspended registration

A Rockaway Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration and speeding in a school zone on June 14th.

Fraud alert

On June 14th a bank notified a victim of several attempts to cash fraudulent checks against his bank account.

Unauthorized account

On June 15th a victim reported that an unauthorized credit card account had been opened in their name and used to make multiple illegal purchases.

Truck ticket

A company was charged with operating a truck on Stewart Avenue while 20,000 pounds overweight on June 15th.

Landscaping tickets

On June 15th Garden City Police issued two appearance tickets to companies for landscaping without a permit and one appearance ticket for the unlawful use of a gas leaf blower.

Excessive speed

A Rockaway Avenue motorist was charged with excessive speed, unregistered vehicle, and defective/ loud muffler on June 15th.

Open door

On June 15th Garden City Police responded to a Commercial Avenue business for an alarm and discovered an open door. The officers inspected the interior and exterior of the building and all appeared to be in order.

Panic alarm

On June 16th

Garden City Police responded to a report of a panic alarm activation inside a ride-share vehicle. The officers located the vehicle on Chestnut Street and were advised that the alarm was set in error.

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Unlicensed operation

A Wetherill Road motorist was charged with unlicensed operation and disregarding a traffic control device on June 16th.

Leaf blower tickets

Four companies were ticketed for unlawfully using gas leaf blowers on June 16th.

Identity theft

On June 16th a victim reported an identity theft report after receiving a collection notice for a purchase he never made.

Truck stop

Garden City Police and the NYS Department of Transportation conducted a truck inspection on Clinton Road on June 16th. Eleven vehicles were inspected of which six were placed out of service. Fifty-five tickets were issued, including 11 for hazmat violations and one for an unsecured load.

Landscaping tickets

Two companies were ticketed for landscaping in the Village without a permit on June 16th.

Vehicle stolen

A 2012 Nissan was reported stolen from a Cambridge Avenue residence on June 17th. Other vehicles in the vicinity were entered and rummaged through.

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St. Anne’s student wins “There Ought to Be a Law” contest

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Brendan with his parents, and his grandparents, Arleen and Joe Urban. media for people under the age of 18 He pointed out the damage of inappropriate posts, cyberbullying and the harmful effects of our youth indulging in Instagram, Facebook, Tik, Tok, etc. Brendan is an honor student at St. Anne’s school, where he recently performed a guitar solo of the Star Spangled Banner at the Spring Concert. He is an all star hockey player on a local hockey team, a black belt in tae kwan do, and is also the first grandson of Garden City portrait artist and instructor Arleen Rueth Urban PSA.

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

Garden City Recreation and Parks 2023 Summer Gazebo Concerts

Here is the list of summer concerts that will be held at the Garden City Gabezo at 349 Stewart Avenue. Concerts on held on Thursdays and start at 7:15 pm. Bring Chairs or Blankets and enjoy!

• July 13: Radio Flashback –

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

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

• July 27: Risky Business – Old time rock and roll.

• August 3: Garth Brooks

Tribute – They Got “Friends in Low Places”!

• August 10: Jenna Esposito –Tunes for the Great American Songbook.

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

Concerts are held rain or shine. In the event of less than perfect weather, the concert will be held at the Cultural and Performing Arts Center in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall, 295 Stewart Ave.

GC Pool is Now Open!

This year, residents will have various ways to conveniently register. Residents can download an application and mail it in OR stop by the Recreation Office, 108 Rockaway Ave. Online reg-

istration is also available (you must have a password to sign up online, to receive a password you must go to the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave to verify your residency).

Please look through the brochure to see all of the new and exciting things that will be happening at the GC Pool this season. For additional information on the pool please visit our website’s Pool page! The Pool brochure and application can be found by visiting our website, www.gardencityrecreation.org.

Exercise Schedule at the Senior Center

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

Mondays

Chair Exercise with Felicia at 10 a.m.

Tuesdays

Chair Yoga with Maggie at 11:15 a.m.; Line or Chair Dancing with Felicia at 2:30 p.m.

Wednesdays

Chair Exercise with Felicia at 10 a.m.

Thursdays

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Fridays

Chair Exercise with Felicia at 10 a.m.; Resistance Bands at 11 a.m.

For further information, please contact the Senior Center at 385-8006.

Seniors Duplicate Bridge Results

On June 19, Seniors Duplicate Bridge winners were:

North/South:

1st Place: Nick Basile & Bill Drabyk

2nd Place: Athena Philippides & Micky Norton

East/West:

1st Place: Terry Schoenig & Tommy Dodge

2nd Place: Rudy Kaiser & George Salem

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GCHS student wins Humanity in Science Award

Superintendent of Manhasset Public Schools Dr. Gaurav Passi and Superintendent of Garden City Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha stood proudly beside sophomore Mannat Jain after being awarded SAAWA’s Humanity in Service Award.

On June 5, Garden City High School sophomore Mannat Jain was awarded the Humanity in Science Award for his project titled, “Using Machine Learning to Translate Sign Language Gestures to Text and Speech.” He took part in the South Asian American Women’s Alliance’s high school science fair,

Photo courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

competing in the category of STEM on April 30. The South Asian American Women’s Alliance seeks to encourage, promote leadership and innovation among students in STEM fields to help build tomorrow’s workforce among the community.

Enjoy a good book by the poolside this summer

The Friends of the Garden City Library are pleased to continue the long held tradition of the Library Pool Books. Residents are welcome to read and enjoy these books at no charge and to pass them along to others. No library card is required, though having a library card is always a great idea! Look for the sign in the entryway and the Adult section of the Pool. The books in the entryway are of general interest for all age groups (children, young adults and adults) while the books in the adult section cater to adult readers. For more information on the Friends of the Garden City Library, please visit gardencitypl.org/friends.

Residents are welcome to read and enjoy these books at the GC Pool this summer, at no charge!

GCHS Italian students medal on natl. exam

tion skills in alignment with the ACTFL Performance Descriptors and Proficiency Guidelines.

Every year, over 6,000 high school students studying Italian take the exam nationwide. The American Association of Teachers of Italian offers an extensive regional and national prize program that consists of monetary prizes, study trips to Italy, medals and certificates to award students of all different language proficiencies to celebrate their accomplishments. Congratulations to the following students:

Gold Medalists

• Olivia Allsbrook, Julianna Costelli, Shea McGovern & Gabriella Tromba (Level 2)

Garden City High School students who medaled on the National Italian Exam proudly presented their awards. Photo courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

Sixty-nine Garden City High School students recently participated in the National Italian Exam sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Italian. A total of 55 Garden City High

School students earned awards for their performance.

The exam is a web-based proficiency and performance assessment that measures written and oral interpreta-

• Silvana Newcomb & Eva Vitale (Level 3)

• Gabriel Beschloss, Jack Caldara, Owen Conway, Ana Gaztañaga, Emma Harty & Armeen Panthanki (Level 4)

Silver Medalists

• Andrew Byrnes, Liam Harty, Laura Kahn, Marisa Patrissi & Emily Pulver (Level 2)

• Ava Barone, Gianluigi Mazzella, Simone Oustatcher, Amelia Rom (Level 3)

• Allison Caruthers, Maria Gaztañaga, Ava Venezia (Level 4)

Bronze Medalists

• Kayla Cherney, William Lentini, Amber McDonald, Anna Nappi, Jennifer Roller, Josiah Sanosie, Sarah TusianiEng (Level 2)

• Kate Connolly, Lila Gormley, Riley McNaboe & Valentina Pape (Level 3)

• Caroline Bambino & Jacqueline Caruthers (Level 4)

Achievement Awards

• Sophie Alloca, Alessandra Bonomi, Brianna Ciccone, Isabella Davi, Meghan Joseph, Dianna Prisco, Rudy Scalise (Level 2)

• Luciana Caldara, Isabella DeRosa, Eva Famularo, Hunter Maguire, Kiera O’Leary, Reilly O’Sullivan, Luca Profeta, Sofia Sanita, Michael TusianiEng (Level 3)

• Lucia Dalia & Joanna Tavoularaeas (Level 4)

GC Nursery School Class of 2010 is college-bound

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Earlier this month, Garden City Nursery School was extremely proud to welcome back for a visit several alumni from our nursery school’s graduating class of 2010. These rising stars are on their way to make their mark on the world, now as gradu -

GCNS Class of 2010 (Then).

ates from Garden City High School’s Class of 2023!

This group highlights that GCNS has always been more than a school. It is a community where bonds can last a lifetime. We wish this group of graduating seniors the very best and hope to welcome them back again soon as their journey continues!

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(Purdue University).

EPOA awards scholarship to GCHS senior

The Eastern Property Owners’ Association has awarded a $1000 scholarship to Garden City High School senior Gavin Burns. As in prior years, the EPOA focused its scholarship search on college bound seniors residing in the East who demonstrated outstanding records of community service. This year, the EPOA scholarship committee had many deserving applicants.

As an EPOA junior ambassador, Gavin has been UNIQUE in enhancing the connective bridge between the students of Garden City High School and our village. Gavin founded and was president of Views of the

Village, a much needed school club that has provided a window for his fellow students into village political issues as well as encouraging young people to get involved. He singlehandedly coordinated the setup, scope and content of the club meetings with the faculty advisor.

Gavin has also shown incredible dedication and passion in his community service for School Simplified, a nonprofit that provides students with tutoring nationwide. Through his diligence, he rose from a volunteer to a manager and then to an executive position where he led 60+ volunteers.

At Garden City High School, Gavin has been the president of an HIV/AIDS awareness program in the Peers Educators organization. Academically, he is among the top ten students in his class. His talents and achievements in music are evidenced by his acceptance into the Tri M Music Honors Society. He has given his musical talents to service events for the Jazz Ensemble and the Marching Band performing at Rotary events and Senior Citizen Teas. Gavin also was involved with the Miracle Club where he helped create webpages for donations to local hospitals to support teens with

cancer.

The Garden City Public Library was another recipient of Gavin’s community service where he has been a volunteer reading to younger children.

Gavin Burns will be attending Duke University in the fall. The EPOA is proud and pleased to honor Gavin’s efforts. The EPOA congratulates him and all the outstanding applicants as they graduate from high school. The EPOA feels fortunate to have these committed students contribute to our community!

GCNS Class of 2010 (Now).

Upper row (left to right): Phillip Hess (Northeastern University), Michael Dengler (University of Florida), Aidan Lawe (University of Mississippi), Matthew Tusiani-Eng (Utica University), Chase Palmer (Auburn University), Cole Webber (University of Virginia).

Lower row (left to right): Courtney Olson (Providence College), Faith Short (University of Maryland), Gemma Cowie (Purdue University), Sofia Safa (Georgetown University), Megan McQuaid (Penn State University), Claire Gaffney (Sacred Heart University).

pictured: Brian Kern (Colby College), Charlie Graser

The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment Shop

BY MELISSA JAEGER

It’s hard to imagine Independence Day without fireworks. But did you ever wonder how this tradition started? Believed to be invented by the Chinese 2,000 years ago, they were made by inserting gun powder into bamboo shoots. Saying that fireworks have vastly improved since that time is an under-statement! They have become a mainstay of every Fourth of July celebration following the country's independence back in 1776. However, the celebratory firing of muskets, artillery and other explosives was much more common since fireworks were expensive, difficult to manage and not nearly as impressive as they are today.

During the summer of 1776, the delegates of the Continental Congress were in Philadelphia debating whether the original 13 colonies should declare their independence. While the Congress voted for independence on July 2nd, they did not approve the wording of the Declaration until July 4th. In a letter to his wife, John Adams wrote that the approval of the vote for independence should be a “great anniversary Festival” and “solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with … Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever.” Adams believed that to be the correct date for the celebration. Ever after, he would not participate in July 4th celebrations.

Did you know that both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on July 4, 1826, on the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence? In 1870, Congress made July 4th a federal holiday.

While we don’t have fireworks for sale, we do have plenty of other items to help you celebrate the holiday and to set a festive table for your company

• American flags (with embroidered stars) – standard 3x5 foot size

• Tasty dip mixes – tzatziki, guacamole, BLT, spinach & bacon, and others

• Cocktail (& dinner) napkins with a variety of summery themes

• Laminated placemats with nautical and beach themes

• Mini flags to decorate your table or your backyard

• Stars & stripes garden flags and stakes

• Red and white candles will finish setting the festive mood.

And we have a number of consigned items that will put you in the spirit, such as the American eagle pitcher, a palm tree martini shaker and pitcher, and great plates and serving dishes.

Special holiday hours: CLOSED on Saturday, July 1, Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4. We will re-open for business as usual on Wednesday, July 5.

About Us

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

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

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

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

Consigning

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

• We take/accept silver, pocketbooks, china, furniture, artwork, and collectibles. All items are in new or nearly new condition.

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

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

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

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

Can I donate? YES! We love donations! PLEASE don’t leave donated items outside the shop when we

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

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

Check out our new paint job! Thanks to your generous support, Old

World Quality is working to repair and re-paint the back of the Museum and will soon start working on the last side of the house! We remain open throughout this process and precautions are taken to protect customers entering the Shop.

The shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street.

Shop Hours:

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

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

Get patriotic with home decor from the A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment and Gift Shop.

Congratulations to the Friends Academy Class of 2023

Friends Academy’s graduates have achieved educational excellence by committing to the highest standards of learning and living. We congratulate them on their next journey knowing they are exceptionally prepared for college and a life of authentic purpose.

The Class of 2023 is headed to...

American University

Barnard College

Binghamton University

Boston Conservatory at Berklee

Boston University

Brandeis University

Carnegie Mellon University

Clemson University

Colby College

Colgate University

College of the Holy Cross

Cornell University

Dartmouth College

Davidson College

Emory University

Eton College

Fordham University

Georgetown University

Hamilton College

Hartwick College

Howard University

Indiana University

Johns Hopkins University

Kenyon College

Lehigh University

Manhattan School of Music

Middlebury College

New York University

Northeastern University

Occidental College

Pratt Institute

Princeton University

Purdue University

Quinnipiac University

Reichman University (IDC Herzliya)

Rochester Institute of Technology

Southern Methodist University

Syracuse University

The Culinary Institute of America

The George Washington University

The University of Texas at Austin

Tulane University of Louisiana

University of California Irvine

University of Colorado Boulder

University of Miami

University of Michigan

University of Mississippi

University of Pennsylvania

University of Southern California

University of St Andrews

University of Virginia

University of Wisconsin

Villanova University

Wake Forest University

Washington University in St Louis

William & Mary

Yale University

Since 1876, Friends Academy has set the standard for K-12 academic excellence on Long Island. If you have an exceptional student in your life and want to learn if the Friends Academy experience is the right fit for your student, please visit fa.org/admissions or call 516-676-0393.

We know you will change the world for the better

The Juneteenth Holiday

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

This week on June 19, our country very widely celebrated a holiday, Juneteenth, that relatively few of us had heard of five years earlier. The stock markets, banks and post offices were closed, as were many schools and businesses. In addition to being a federal holiday, Juneteenth is now celebrated in at least 28 states.

Juneteenth specifically commemorates the receipt by former enslaved people on June 19, 1865, especially in Texas, of the news that slavery was abolished. More generally, the holiday reflects the evils of slavery itself as well as the long struggle to overcome the lingering effects of involuntary servitude.

Make no mistake, it has been a long road to equality. Whether or not an enslaved person first heard about emancipation on Juneteenth, or on some other day, the end of slavery, although very welcome, did not mean that life in a material sense was tremendously improved. Very few of the freed slaves were educated, many were illiterate, and there was little available work outside of agricultural labor. Southern states passed “black codes”, which abolished slavery, but gave the freedmen (as they were called) very limited rights. After Union troops pulled out of the South in 1876, legally mandated segregation, under the false doctrine of “separate but equal”, was mandated under Jim Crow state laws in the region.

And the second-class treatment of African Americans went on for decades. In my lifetime, I remember segregated rest rooms in Florida and Georgia. Not until 1954 did black children gain the right to integrated education, and that right did not become a reality for many years. Even baseball did not have an African American player until Jackie Robinson broke the color line in 1947. Electorates in the South into the 1960’sregularly elected segregationists to Congress and avowed segregationist George Wallace got 14 percent of the vote in the 1968 presidential election. Even now, there are ugly incidents, such as the killing of George Floyd, in which Black people quite rightly claim they have been

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mistreated by police.

But there is obviously another, more hopeful story. Many African Americans left the segregated South and found industrial employment in the North and eventually many middle class communities emerged. Even in the South, historically black colleges provided substantial educations. African Americans gained force in politics, in Congress and as mayors of some of the nation’s biggest cities. Eventually, in 2008, the country elected Barack Obama as its first African American President. On the economic front, the gap in earnings between Black and white workers has diminished and Black unemployment is at historically low levels.

African Americans also play a large role in our culture. Black musicians and singers, actors and athletes are among the most popular and recognizable in their field.

An important perspective on the progress of African Americans comes from Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina, who is the first Black Republican elected from a Southern state since Reconstruction. Mr. Scott is also a Presidential candidate, although he is generally considered a longshot.

Mr. Scott speaks of instances of apparent discrimination he has experienced in the past, including being repeatedly stopped by the police and once by a Capitol Police officer who did not recognize him as a senator even though he was wearing a Senate lapel pin. He has also sponsored federal legislation on police reform. But Senator Scott also has stated that America is not a racist country and has cautioned that “race is not a political weapon to settle every issue the way one side wants”.

The Juneteenth holiday quite appropriately marks the evils of slavery and the long struggle to rid our country of its pernicious aftereffects. But for the holiday to make a real difference across all our communities, it needs to be more than a symbol of grievance. Rather, it also needs to be a celebration of the progress we have made since June 19, 1865 as we seek to provide liberty and justice for all.

John Ellis Kordes

PhotograPhy history

I took this photograph of these cheerleaders in November of 1989 at a St. Paul’s School football game. This was the first co-ed school year after the merger of St. Mary’s School with St. Paul’s School on the St. Paul’s campus. I had just begun my photography career and I had met the school’s headmaster at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon. For three years I did a lot of photography for St. Mary’s and St. Paul’s. Having graduated from Garden City High School, a private school like St. Mary’s - St. Paul’s was a whole new experience for me. It was a very intimate place where everyone knew everyone. The school closed in the spring of 1991 with a graduating class of less than 30 students.

The St. Paul’s football team was known as the “Saints” and was one of the oldest (if not the oldest) football teams on Long Island dating back to the 19th Century. Hey, note the visiting team’s posh bus in the background - not exactly a school bus!

Pierrot Chamber Music Festival at Adelphi PAC

The Pierrot Chamber Music Festival will celebrate its 42nd Summer Season this July with a series of six concerts at Adelphi University's Performing Arts Center. The Pierrot Chamber Music Festival is an intensive, two-week program for precollege and college student that focuses on the study and performance of standard and new chamber music repertoire. The Festival Concert Series is supported by the Department of Music at Adelphi University.

Concert Schedule

Tuesday, July 18 at 8 p.m.

Festival Alumni Evening

Selected Festival Alumni will present an evening of chamber music.

General admission $15 and seniors/ students $10.

Friday, July 21 at 8 p.m.

The Pierrot Consort

The Pierrot Consort, the faculty ensemble at the Pierrot Chamber Music Festival, which includes Susan Deaver, flute; Dale Stuckenbruck, violin; Veronica Salas, viola; Maureen Hynes, cello; and Heawon Kim, piano; joined by special guest artist Elizabeth Lim-Dutton, violin. The performance will include Swedish composer Elfried Andree’s Piano Trio; composer/conductor Andrey Rubtsov’s Divertimento in E for Flute & String Quartet and

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Camille Saint-Saens Piano Quartet in B-flat Major. General admission $20 and seniors/student $10.

Wednesday, July 26 at 8 p.m.

Participants Chamber Music

Evening

General admission $15 and seniors/ students $10.

Thursday, July 27 at 8 p.m.

Participants Chamber Music

Evening

General admission $15 and seniors/ students $10.

Friday, July 28 at 4 p.m.

Afternoon of Chamber Music & Chamber Orchestral Music

Selected ensembles from the Pierrot Chamber Music Festival and the Precollege Chamber Orchestra with conductor Douglas Aliano, will perform an afternoon concert of chamber ensemble and chamber orchestra music. Suggested contribution $10. Further information and advance ticket sales can be found at www.pierrotchambermusicfestival.com

Friday, July 28 at 8 p.m.

Festival Chamber Orchestra Concert & Festival Participants

Orchestral music for a summer evening. The Festival Chamber Orchestra with Susan Deaver, conductor, will perform Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G

minor and music of Haydn, Florence Price and Rameau/Mottl. In addition, the concert will include a performance by the Precollege Chamber Orchestra with conductor Douglas Aliano. The concert will conclude with several final pieces featuring all Festival Participants.

General admission $15 and seniors/

students $10.

Program and performing artists subject to change.

For further information and advanced ticket sales to the Pierrot Chamber Music Festival please visit the Festival’s website at www.pierrotchambermusicfestival.com

Maureen Hynes, cello; Dale Stuckenbruck, violin; Veronica Salas, viola; Heawon Kim, piano and Susan Deaver, flute. Photo by Gina Motisi

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

“What’s Cooking at the Library?” Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club:

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

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

• Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine

• $50 Amazon Gift Card

• Cotton Candy Maker

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

• Airpods

• $50 Barnes and Noble Gift Card

The more books you read and the more reviews you enter, the more chances you have to win! Plus those who register for this year’s Summer Reading Club will automatically be entered into our weekly Gift Card Grab Bag Raffle! Winners will have until Friday, September 15 to pick up their prizes. Prizes will not be held past September 15.

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

What’s Cooking at the Library? Creative Arts Contest

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

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

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

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

• Facebook: facebook.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

• Instagram: instagram.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

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

“What’s Cooking at the Library?”

Tiny Art Show for Community Service

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

Mini canvases are due back no later than Thursday, July 13, 2023. Volunteers are also welcome to use additional supplies that they have at home. Volunteers will receive two hours for participating in this project, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. The mini canvases will be displayed until the end of August. Afterward, participants can pick up their mini canvases until September 15. Mini canvases will be held no longer than September 15.

Artwork included in the display can be submitted toward this year’s Tweens and Teens Creative Arts Contest. Please include the Creative Arts Entry Form, which can be found at the Library, with your volunteer form and artwork if you would like to submit it to the Creative Arts Contest. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens Summer Art Show for Community Service

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

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

Artwork included in the show can be submitted toward this year’s Tweens and Teens Creative Arts Contest. Please include the Creative Arts Entry Form, which can be found at the Library, with your volunteer form and artwork if you would like to submit it to the Creative Arts Contest.

Tree Ornaments for Community Service: Fish Ornaments

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

For the month of July ornaments are fish, which will be used to decorate the Tweens and Teens Ornament Tree in August. Registration begins Tuesday, July 11, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Completed ornaments must be returned by Thursday, July 27,

to the Library.

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

Teen Crafternoon: Candy Sushi

Make sushi out of candy during Teen Crafternoon: Candy Sushi! This program is for tweens and teens entering grades 6–12 in fall 2023 only and will be held Monday, July 17, at 4 p.m.

Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 11, 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 Yarn Group

Tweens and Teens in grades 4–12 can learn how to knit or crochet during our Tweens and Teens Yarn Group that will be held on Tuesday, July 18, at 4 p.m.

Registration begins Tuesday, July 11, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. 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 Friday, July 28.

Tweens and teens in grades 6–12 who know how to knit or crochet can volunteer at this program! Please contact Laura Giunta at laurag@gardencitypl. org if you are interested in volunteering.

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

Teen Black Light Paint Party with the Young Engineers

Turn out the lights and create your masterpiece by the glow of the black lights that illuminate the fluorescent paint during Black Light Paint Party with the Young Engineers! This program will be held Wednesday, July 19, at 5:30 p.m. and is for tweens and teens entering grades 6–12 in fall 2023 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 11, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens are encouraged to wear white or neon colors to shine

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along with their paintings. 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 at the following dates and times:

• Thursday, June 29, at 4 p.m. - Registration began Tuesday, June 20; space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability.

• Thursday, July 18, - Register beginning Tuesday, July 11 at 10 a.m.

Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Crafternoon: Patriotic Cupcakes with Chefs of d’Future

Decorate cupcakes with a patriotic theme for the Fourth of July during Teen Crafternoon: Patriotic Cupcakes with Chefs of d’Future! This program is for tweens and teens entering grades 6–12 in fall 2023 only and will be held Monday, June 26 at 4 p.m.. Registration is required and began Tuesday, June 20, 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.

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 in grades 6–12. We will be using the Intro to Safe Babysitting curriculum from Safe Sitter®. Registrants must bring a doll to practice diapering. Registration is required and began Tuesday, June 20, 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, June 28, at 6 p.m. for Teen Paint Night. This program is for tweens and teens entering grades 6–12 in Fall 2023 only. Registration is required and began Tuesday, June 20, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Participants can submit their artwork to our Tweens and Teens Summer Art Show in August in order to earn community service and also can submit it toward this year’s Tweens and Teens Creative Arts Contest. Afterward, participants can pick up their art until September 15. Artwork will be held no longer than September 15. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

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 Reading Pals program runs from 1:30 p.m.–2 p.m. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 1 p.m. to review the material before the start of the program and stay until 2:30 p.m. to help clean up. Volunteers must be entering grades 6-12 in fall 2022 only. Volunteer registration should be done online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) at the following dates and times:

• Session One: June 26Register beginning Tuesday, June 20, at 10 a.m.

• Session Two: July 10Register beginning Tuesday, July 4, at 10 a.m.

• Session Three: July 17Register beginning Tuesday, July 11, at 10 a.m.

• Session Four: July 24Register beginning Tuesday, July 18, at 10 a.m.

• Session Five: July 31Register beginning Tuesday, July 25, at 10 a.m.

These programs have been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Crafternoon: Tie-Dye Backpacks

Create your own designs during Teen Crafternoon: Tie-Dye Backpacks! This program is for tweens and teens entering grades 6–12 in fall 2023 only and will be held Monday, July 10, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 4, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Participants will be provided backpacks to tie-dye, but can

also bring in their own items. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

The next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board will be held on Tuesday, July 11, at 4 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, July 4, 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.

Teen Carnival Games Pizza Party

Enjoy pizza while playing carnival games, including a round of Capture the Flag with Water Balloons, during our Teen Carnival Games Pizza Party! This program is for tweens and teens entering grades 6–12 in fall 2023 only and will be held Wednesday, July 12, at 7 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 4, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). In the event of rain, the Capture the Flag portion of this event will be canceled. 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.

Tween Thursdays: Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Join us for Tween Thursdays and make Chocolate Covered Pretzels! This program is for tweens entering grades 4–7 in fall 2023 only and is a joint program with the Children’s Department and Young Adult Department. The program will be held Thursday, July 13, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 4, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). 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 2023 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 Movie Night: “Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl”

Enjoy snacks as we watch “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” to celebrate its 20th anniversary during Teen Movie Night! Teen Movie Night will be held Wednesday, July 5, at 6 p.m. This movie is rated PG-13. This program is for tweens and teens entering grades 6–12 in fall 2023 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, June 27, online at 10 a.m. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Creative Writing Workshop

Join us for a Teen Creative Writing Workshop on Tuesday, July 6, at 4 p.m. Get challenged with writing prompts and activities, and even get inspired to write something for this year's Tweens and Teens Creative Arts Contest! This program is for tweens and teens entering grades 6–12 in fall 2023 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, June 27, online at 10 a.m. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

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 placed in books throughout the Library in order to brighten the day of the patrons who check them out. Bookmarks will be placed in books in all three departments, including Children’s, Tweens and Teens, and Adult Reference.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

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

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

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

News from the Garden City Public Library

Monday Movies Presented by the Friends of the Garden City Library

Mondays at 1:30 p.m.

June Movies:

June 26: “84 Charing Cross Road” - 100 minutes - 1986

Adult Summer Reading Club - 2023

What’s Cooking at the Library?

Join us for our Summer Reading Club in the Adult Services Area! It’s easy to sign up, come to the Reference desk, sign up, receive a sign-up bag, and you are on your way! Register at the Adult Reference Desk.

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

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

Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving

Saturday, June 24, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Receive a 10% reduction on automo-

bile/liability insurance and qualify for a license point reduction. Registration in person began on Monday, May 22 ,Garden City Public Library cardholders. Those without a Garden City Public Library card began registering on Monday, June 12, 2023. Register separately for each person. Proper ID is required when registering an absentee party. You must bring a $30 check payable to the Empire Safety Council for each registrant.

Art Lecture with Mary Maguire

Tuesday, June 27, from 1 – 2 p.m.

Mary takes us to visit one of the largest art museums in Europe, housed in a former Beaux-Arts railway station. It holds mainly French art dating from 1848 to 1914. The Musée d’Orsay houses the largest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist masterpieces by painters including Manet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Monet and Cézanne.

Movie Night

Tuesday, June 27, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

The movie is “The Hundred-Foot Journey ” about the Kadam family leaving India for France, where they open an Indian restaurant directly across the road from Madame Mallory’s Michelin-starred eatery. Starring Helen Mirren, Om Puri, and Manish Dayal.

community service credit.

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

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

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

Follow Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram

Follow Garden City Library’s Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram! The Young Adult

Department uses both social media platforms as a tool to post updates and announcements about upcoming Library programs and community service opportunities.

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

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

Instagram: www.instagram.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

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

Teen Advisory Board Applications

Now Available Online

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

News from the Children’s Room

The Children’s Room Reopens

The Children’s Room is open to the public; some finishing touches may be ongoing until the project is completed. Children and parents have been enjoying reading in the new storytime room and having fun coloring and playing with puzzles.

Summer Reading Club

This summer’s theme is What’s Cooking at the Library? There are 2 clubs, a preschool club for children ages 2 –5 (not entering kindergarten in fall 2023) and a club for children entering grades K–5 in fall 2023. Summer Reading Club registration started June 12 at 10 a.m. on Eventkeeper. Please come to the children’s desk to pick up the goody bag. Fun programs include the Young Engineers; a family sensory storytime, storytimes for children from birth–5 years (not entering kindergarten) and we are bringing back the popular Talent Show. Tie-Dye - Science teacher Chris Buchman will be instructing a creative fun tie-dye program.

Creative Arts Contest

June 12 – July 26

Fourth and fifth graders can get cre-

ative this summer by entering our Creative Arts contest. There will be two categories for the contest: Writing and Art.

Reading Pals

Monday, June 26, at 1:30 p.m. This fun program is for children ages 4–grade 2 in fall 2023. Under librarian supervision, teen volunteers will read to children and then they will do a craft together. Registration is ongoing.

Storyfaces

Monday, June 26, at 7:00 p.m. Come to the Library and enjoy this Family program StoryFaces with Agostino Arts, an exciting storytelling show in which Christopher Agostino paints the faces of audience volunteers to illustrate the stories he tells. Registration is ongoing.

Mother Goose Storytime

Tuesday, June 27, at 10:30 a.m. This fun, interactive storytime is for children ages birth–2½ years, and an adult caregiver. Registration is ongoing.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, June 27, at 11:30 a.m. This fun, interactive storytime is for

Museum passes at the Library

The Garden City Library, through the support of the Friends of the Library, offers museum passes to patrons, including:

The Lt. Michael P. Murphy Navy Seal Museum, 50 West Avenue,West Sayville NY 11796 631-589-7325. Free admission for two adults and four children.

Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum Complex, Pier 86, W. 46th Street and 12th Ave., New York NY 10036. Free admission for six people. These and other passes are available at no cost to library cardholders of the Garden City Library. Please call 516-742-8405 for more information

Final Exam Study Hall

children ages 2½ years–5 years (not yet in kindergarten), and an adult caregiver. Registration is ongoing.

Crafty Wednesdays

Wednesday, June 28, at 1:30 p.m. This fun program is for children entering grades K–2 in fall 2023. Meetup at the library with your friends and make a craft together! Registration is ongoing.

Crafty Wednesdays

Wednesday, June 28, at 2:30 p.m. This fun program is for children entering grades 3–5 in fall 2023. Meetup at the library with your friends and make a craft together! Registration is ongoing.

Patriotic Cupcakes

Thursday, June 29

Decorate cupcakes with a patriotic theme for the fourth of July during “Patriotic Cupcakes with Chefs of d’Future!” For children entering grades K–5 in fall 2023. Registration is ongoing.

Drop-In Craft

Monday, July 3, from 2 - 4 p.m. Stop by the Child’s Room and do a fun patriotic craft. We will have simple, patriotic-themed crafts for children ages 2½ and entering grade 5 in fall 2023 to work with their parents or an adult caregiver. No registration

Family Movie

Wednesday, July 5, at 1:30 p.m.

Join us for snacks as we watch Ratatouille during our Family Movie Matinee! This movie is rated G and is for children ages 2½ and entering grade 5 in fall 2023 and their families. Registration is not required, but seating is on a first come, first-served basis.

Reading Pals

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

This fun program is for children ages 4–Grade 2 in fall 2023. Under librarian supervision, teen volunteers will read to children and then they will do a craft together. Registration begins July 4, at 10 a.m.

A Time For Kids

Monday, July 10, at 7:00 p.m.

Hear stories during Family Sensory Storytime with A Time For Kids! Although this program is geared towards families with children who have special needs, all are welcome. This family program is for children ages 2½ to grade 5 in fall 2023 and an adult caregiver. Registration begins July 4, 10:00 a.m.

Mother Goose Storytime

Tuesday, July 11 at 10:30 a.m.

This is fun interactive storytime is for children ages birth–2½ years and an adult caregiver. Join the librarian for 30 minutes of movement music and literacy. Registration begins July 4 at 10 a.m.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, July 11, at 11:30 a.m.

This is fun interactive storytime is for children ages 2½ years–5 years (not yet in kindergarten, and an adult caregiver. Join the librarian for 30 minutes of movement music and literacy. Registration begins July 4 at 10 a.m.

A Time For Kids

Tuesday, July 11 at 1:00 p.m.

Enjoy music and movement during Baby Start with A Time for Kids! This family programis for children ages birth to 24 months and an adult caregiver. Registration begins July 4 at 10 a.m.

Please see Eventkeeper for all summer programs.

Teens enjoy pizza and beverages while they study during Final Exam Study Hall, which was held on Tuesday, June 13 at the Library and was funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

GC POAs, Historical Society host artist reception

The stately home of Garden City Founders A.T. and Cornelia Stewart was the setting for the first joint event hosted by the Historical Society and the four Property Owners Associations last Friday evening. Local artist Michael White, now of Red Bank, N.J., returned here, to the hometown of his grandparents, to lead the Evening of Drawings and Drinks Art Exhibition for about 125 residents and guests.

The event opened with an introduction by the artist on the grand staircase in the parlor. Michael White took guests back to the days of childhood in Garden City, when holidays were spent winding through the streets of town to reach family. Over the years, various homes and landmarks remained in his memory and became the very subjects that were on display during the event. Each sketch becomes personal for him, and most tell a story from his family history, one shared by so many families in town. Twenty pieces of art were on exhibit, comprising of works from his personal gallery and pieces on loan from private collections specifically for the evening. Two different sketches of the gothic St. Paul’s, of which one was a private commission, were part of the display. The now-demolished Cathedral School of St. Mary’s made an appearance, as well as a bygone Garden City Hotel. Several Garden City private homes

were sprinkled in the collection. In fact, even the home of Stewart was part of the exhibition, and the weather held up to allow for Mr. White to hold an informal Q & A session on the majestic front porch.

Mr. White donated a 12” x 16” house sketch that was raffled off and won by Christa Geldert. Garden City Liquors contributed to the beverage portion of the evening while restaurants in town generously donated hors d’oeuvres and desserts to make the evening complete. Special thanks to GC Liquors as well as Calogero’s, Garden City Pizza, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, Kings Food Market, Kinha Sushi, Mesita, Sushi Ya, My Three Sons Bagel Café, and Waterzooi Belgian Bistro. A very special thank you and shout-out to our newest members of Restaurant Row, Sparrow Kitchen and Cocktails, for donating before they had even opened their doors to the public!

Property Owners Committee Members Sam Amato, Eric Breusch, Judy Courtney, Tricia Erlagen. Evelyn Fasano, and Marie Ilardi, together with their respective POA Student Ambassadors TJ Cooke, Gavin Burns and Ryan Elizabeth Sievers along with Francine Ryan and Kathy Wysocki from the Garden City Historical Society hope this is the first of many great events benefitting the residents of our village, and encourage everyone to

Michael White discussing his art with committee members Evelyn Fasano and Eric Breusch.

Taking in a private commission of St. Paul’s School in the back parlor.

The home of A.T. Stewart, headquarters of The Garden City Historical Society.

The committee members and POA Student Ambassadors with the artist at the end of the evening.

GC POAs, Historical Society host artist reception

become involved! For more information on or membership for the GC Historical Society, please visit their website is www.thegardencityhistoricalsociety.com and for membership information for the Eastern, Central, Estates or Western Property Owners Associations, one can access the appropriate website based on address: www.gcepoa.org, www. gccpoa.org, www.gcestates.org, or www.gcwpoa.com.

Michael White’s work can be viewed on his website at www. michaelwhitestudio.com or on his Facebook page at Michael White Studio or on Instagram @michaelwhitestudio. His sketches and prints are available for sale and he is currently accepting commissions. These are the perfect gift for the holidays or for someone buying or selling a home or for someone who may be retiring away from the village.

Classic rock at the Garden City Library

The normally tranquil lower level of the Garden City Library was transformed by the music of the Beatles, Grateful Dead, The Band, Rolling Stones (and more) in a retrospective of classic rock from the 60s onward. Lead by the Mad Professors (four Adelphi professors), the crowd enjoyed “the long and winding road” of classic rock’s growth and contribution to the world of music and culture.

The Mad Professors share an appreciation of music that spans their respective disciplines at Adelphi: Rob Bradley (math), Orion Duckstein (dance), JR Fuertes (psychology) and Lee Stemkowski (math).

The amazing classic rock music was the entertainment portion of the Friends of the Garden City Public Library Annual Meeting. The Friends support many programs at the Library: Monday Movie Matinées, museum passes, children’s programs, young adult programs and adult programs. In addition, the Friends provide giveaway books at the Garden City Pool and hope you enjoy them.

Please visit gardencitypl.org, click on the Friends tab and join the Friends.

Estates POA Student Ambassador TJ Cooke with Central POA Student Ambassador Ryan Elizabeth Sievers.

Eastern POA Student Ambassador Gavin Burns with Central POA Student Ambassador Ryan Elizabeth Sievers.

A guest recalls the various GC Hotel buildings.

Tracey Williams pulling the winning raffle.

Mad Professors Rob Bradley on guitar , JR Fuertes on drums , Lee Stemkoski on keyboard and Orion Duckstein on guitar.

Symposium showcases GCHS’ science research stars

On May 30, Garden City High School held its 17th annual science research symposium, featuring the independent research of more than 100 students.

Throughout the year, students conduct project-based learning, working individually or in self-selected groups. The program is offered as an open enrollment course to any students interested and willing to conduct research and present their data in a finished project at the end of the year.

At the symposium, each student’s project was on display, giving attendees an opportunity to speak with them firsthand about their research. Several Garden City science research students presented a brief overview of their projects, many of which have garnered numerous awards throughout the school year.

Dr. Steven Gordon spoke about the program, noting how special the event is because it’s the only time all of the program’s research students gather and present in one place. He also spoke of the various competitions student took part in throughout the year, including Chemagination, the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair and the Long Island Science Congress. “Students get feedback from experts in the fields outside of school so they can see what types of changes or modifications they should put into their work to make it better,” said Dr. Gordon on the uniqueness of the program.

Dr. Gordon also thanked the board of education, the district’s administrators, Principal

spearheading the building of the school’s new science

research center.

The ceremony culminated with 39 seniors receiving certificates, recognizing their hard work throughout their time spent in the program. Each student addressed the audi -

ence, detailing their future academic plans and favorite memories during their time learning science at Garden City High School.

From left: Students David Digan and Vikramjeet Sohal presented their project, “The Use of Niobium-Tin Superconductors in Maglev Trains”.

Senior William Morgan asked the question, “Why do they sell popcorn at the movies?” as part of his science research project.

From left: Seniors Owen Conway and Carolina Bambino presented their project titled, “Applying crystallin proteins in the eye of a squid to our society” to the Science Research Symposium’s attendees.

Kevin Steingruebner, science research teacher Ms. Flaherty and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha for

Photos courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

Flags and poppies at the Belmont Festival

The American Legion participated in the Belmont Street Fair to distribute American flags and poppies. Auxiliary President Jacqueline Eltringham reminds us that poppies honor the dedication and sacrifice of our service members especially those who gave their lives for our country.

St. Joseph religious education registration

The Religious Education Office of St. Joseph Parish is now conducting registration for all new students who will be entering first grade in the fall of 2023. Registration will close on June 20.

The Religious Education Program provides a faith-filled and nurturing environment for students and is designed to assist parents in their pri-

mary responsibility of forming their children in the Catholic faith. Children learn that they were created by a loving God, in His image, and are a unique creation who God cares for and loves. The program emphasizes that just as we are created in the image and likeness of God, so are all others and as such, everyone deserves to be treated with

dignity and respect. The parish, in cooperation with the parents seeks to form children through prayer, instruction in the faith, service to the community and attendance at Sunday Mass

Registration is available for children of registered families of St. Joseph Parish. First-grade classes begin in October. Classes meet from 4:00–5:15

p.m. weekly, and are offered on either a Tuesday, Wednesday of Thursday. All parents interested in registering their child should contact the Office of Religious Ed at 516-741-7787 or email stjosephrelcosullivan@gmail.com .

Damaged or worn-out flags can be put in this box at Memorial Plaza or in a box inside the lobby of the library.

President Jacqueline Eltringham, Domenick Romano, Jim Michalak and Josephine Keller.

Garden City students win Young Authors’ Contest

Out of hundreds of writing entries, five Garden City students secured winning writing selections in the Nassau Reading Council’s Young Authors’ Contest 2023.

The competition required writers to submit a narrative writing piece, showcasing creativity, passion and talent. The winners are Emmett Debrich from Stewart Elementary School, Reese Smith from Garden City Middle School and Madeleine McCarthy, Hunter Maguire and Shujin Chen from Garden City High School. This accomplishment was supported by the dedication and commitment of Garden City teachers who have cultivated a love of writing in

their students.

In addition to winning the Nassau Reading Council’s Young Authors’ Contest, the five winning writers were invited, with their families, to celebrate in a special awards ceremony.

Director of Literacy Lauren Kaufman shared, “I was delighted to see so many talented young writers from Garden City participate in the Nassau Reading Council’s Young Authors’ Contest. Their creativity and passion for writing are truly inspiring and I am immensely proud of their exceptional achievement.”

Stewart student Emmett Debrich stood proudly with fourth grade teachers Catherine Ehrlein and Kevin Dolan after the ceremony.

Director of Literacy Lauren Kaufman and Garden City High School English teacher Amy Regis stood with student Shujin Chen after she received her award.

Garden City High School students Madeleine McCarthy and Hunter Maguire secured winning writing selections in the Nassau Reading Council’s Young Authors’ Contest.

Garden City Middle School student Reese Smith read her award-winning writing piece.

Photos courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

5) The costs determined by Westerman could not have been more specific and clearer. Mayor Flanagan’s claim of “the costs would be too high” are ridiculous. Westerman was never given a budget to work with but only provided with the scenarios to which he responded in his report, in fact providing costs for several different facadism scenarios (see pages 19-23 of the 3/30/2023 Westerman Report on the Village website).

6) Mayor Flanagan takes particular pains to discredit the adaptive re-use cost estimates. Please recall this “Minimal Cost Estimate” was in specific response to Trustee Kelly’s demand that residents receive a “least-cost alternative” (a Phase 1 Community Center FitOut ONLY). Mayor Flanagan further forgets that “minimal cost” also means “phased” construction over decades. She has pressured Westerman to provide an estimate for 100% immediate use of the building even though the committee specifically stated that the entire building restoration should be Phased Over Time and the building did not have to be restored for full use immediately. Westerman’s RFP, as received and further reviewed in a January 20, 2023 recorded Village meeting with former Mayor Veneziale, then Trustee Flanagan and other trustees, was never for 100% renovation. Now, however, Mayor Flanagan wants to have an estimate for an entire end-use renovation to scare residents with high costs.

7) Mayor Flanagan further opines that “The entire top level of St. Paul’s would have to be rebuilt.” At no time did Westerman ever suggest that was a possibility. Yet the Mayor insists on spreading a “worst-case-scenario” rumor.

8) Finally, Mayor Flanagan wishes there would be “no more committees”. Dozens of talented resident volunteers, with expert qualifications in engineering, finance, architecture, and law, worked for 15 months at the request of the BOT to fulfill a FABGC campaign promise, under a FABGC Mayor, with a FABGC trustee-majority, only to have the Committee on St. Paul’s immediately disbanded at Mayor Flanagan’s first BOT meeting. We wonder how Mayor Flanagan will continue to try to distort our countless hours of professional effort and the efforts of a professional and reputable firm such as Westerman (we encourage residents to visit the Westerman website to see their qualifications, their dozens of historic projects, and their many prestigious awards). It should be duly noted that the Westerman analysis and estimates in their report were gathered in consultation with four other highly reputable firms, with specializations in architectural design (Vakota Architecture,

PLLC.), preservation (GDPC), and engineering (Fennell Engineering, PLLC. and Lehr Engineering, DPC).

We now await the publication of the latest and revised Westerman Report (June 16, 2023) but are highly suspect of Mayor Flanagan’s undue influence on this version.

None of these facts were referenced or disclosed in Mayor Flanagan’s recent letter. For a mayor who espouses transparency, she clearly has her own view of “transparency” which she has yet to share with the Village residents.

Betsy Andromidas –Communications Committee; Will Alisse –Architectural Committee; Peter Coll –Legal Committee; Bill Gary & Kate Schmidt –Historical Committee; Joe Jabour –Engineering -Committee; Frank McDonough –Permitted Use Committee; Ryan Mulrooney –Financial Committee

More is needed

To the Editor:

I attended last week’s Board of Trustees meeting hoping that an update on the status of the Westerman report would be forthcoming. It was not, nothing at all was said by anyone on the Board concerning the subject. It was not an agenda item and was not discussed during the Trustee comment section of the meeting. I thought this darkness may continue perhaps until July 20 when the Board reconvenes.

Hours later in Garden City News, p. 22, the Mayor’s Update contained St. Paul’s information indicating a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. However, there is no mention of demolition or demo/park. None. The Update column frames the request for clarification as “ Whether the community support an adaptive reuse involving restoration of the whole building, or part of the building or if there is support for building something behind the facade...”

While I would not assume the Mayor’s column reflects the overall thinking of the entire Board (the matter was not at all discussed during the Board meeting) it now appears that the Board has charted a course to obtain and disclose objective data and information concerning the Westerman reporting and move forward. That is certainly a welcome development. But do Westerman demolition costs including sending salvage items on a 5 year vacation to Arizona and omission of net salvage as well as park estimation by the previous Committee seem acceptable?

Westerman’s report did include the

cost of basic demolition and demolition with some component of salvage cost. But net salvage cost including disposition of such items is not set forth. (see generally for “historic salvage”, cost estimation - Purdue University Press publication- Demolition, Practices, Technology, and Management, by R. J. Diven, Mark Shaurette at pgs. 2, 21-27, 54-56, 73-84). Mr. Westerman admitted at the March 16 Board meeting that he did not cost estimate the price of a park concept, (probably because he did not possess the expertise). However, the Westerman report includes the efforts of multiple other companies whom Westerman enlisted in the estimation process- but none for a park!

Instead the now defunct Committee did so at $15M without detailing specifically how Mr. Kuhl of the Committee arrived at that number: for example how much of the total cost is attributable to the pond? (see GNC letter by this writer and the letter by Mr. Kuhl as referenced in my GCN letter, 4/28/23, p.2 entitled Park Proposal Needs Analysis). On 4/20 I had appeared at the Board meeting on and raised this issue and got no response at all.

If the Board does not think the park concept is worth further evaluating because it is deemed irrelevant to the future polling of St. Paul’s choices or it finds the Westerman $17.6m demo cost and/or Committee $15M park number satisfactory it should simply say so. If not, then what? Hopefully, the entire Board will at least address these questions at the next Board meeting 24 days from now on July 20. The Village deserves yet more clarity.

A Facebook comment (at 6:11 on June 16) statement, perhaps by a former member of Committee, thanked two former Committee members for their efforts. The Facebooker stated the Board should focus on cost-”if only now we could move on as to the costs to do anything: repurpose, demolish etc. we could have a vote”. Indeed and that is exactly why the Board now is undertaking this task. Isn’t the Facebook statement a tacit admission that the costs must be re-examined and the prior Committee’s numbers not be relied upon? The Board must do so and all potential reasonably priced options hopefully including re-examination of the Committee’s own cost estimation of the park concept as part of the Board’s projected process. I support the Mayor’s reasoning outlined in her Update that better cost estimates must be ascertained. Even the prior Committee took the trouble to recognize a park concept as worthy of discussion. So real itemized numbers are needed.

S. G. Gorray

Last week’s View from Here

To the Editor:

I found Mr. Morgan’s “The Latest Trump Indictment” quite interesting

but must admit being puzzled by his implying Mr. Biden not being up to the job to Mr. Trump lacking of temperament and character as equivocating disqualifiers for the presidency in 2024. Is it that simple? I find the gulf between the two caused by several policy and ethical discrepancies a bit more nuanced.

First, reporting Mr. Biden is not fit for the job camouflages a sincere degree of ageism which is simply not right or fair. Then when one considers Mr. Biden’s support for the people of Ukraine and our LGBTQ community along with building bi-partisan consensuses on improving American infrastructure, US microchip development and the debt ceiling and budget - one secures no sense of Mr. Biden being unfit for the job. Mr. Biden was sent to Washington to use his 50 years of public service to build consensus - and consensus he built. Lastly, concerning his ethics - to date, such claims against Mr. Biden have proved to be nothing more than conspiracy theories (which in defense of Mr. Morgan, he does report that to be the case).

Unfortunately, Mr. Trump’s resume is littered with one unsavory notation after another. His supporting Russia or calling Neo-Nazis “very fine people” or his unwillingness to deny his party’s subjugation of LGBTQ rights and gun controls to any extent are very difficult to understand. Add to this his obvious support of the deadly January 6th insurrection and hush money/ illegal document retention indictments with another concerning election interference on the way, leaves little wonder there are several Republicans contesting him for the nomination. But at end of the day, is there anything that would disqualify Mr. Trump from being president in the minds of so many Americans?

Hopefully, these (and other) profound and transparent policy and moral differences between Mr. Biden and Mr. Trump will determine who our next president will be. And if Mr. Trump is that choice - we will be forced to remember the famous American writer, H.L. Mencken’s most chilling reports, “Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard.”

Joe Cauchi

Good things happening

To the Editor:

Wonderful things happen every day in the Village of Garden City. To illustrate, I offer you these two events from the last few days.

First, the Challenger Tournament: walking around ten baseball games at ten different fields at Community Park on Saturday morning, one could only marvel at the organization and effort that GCAA and the Recreation

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Kelly also commented that St. Joseph’s appears to have rectified some major problems with double-parking “disorder and chaos” during drop-off and pick-up times. But his thought was not supported by village resident Lisa Schneider, who attended the June 15 Commission meeting.

“The speed humps seem to be doing great but I do not 100% agree with what you said about St. Joseph’s and helping the disorder. It seems to be the same to me, but definitely speeds of the cars on Fourth Street have decreased. The speed humps are beneficial and I support having them there,” Schneider said.

The contingency for this traffic-calming device remains a trial basis; the Commission also considered the next specific placement for the three temporary speed humps, which will not be discarded or stored indefinitely.

“Obviously we are concerned that traffic may have moved to Fifth or Third Street, but they do not have 420 young students arriving at school on those blocks every morning with 1,000 CCD students, and we understand we have to work with our traffic calming devices in a unified way – not dealing with just one street. This is the beginning and I

support converting them to permanent speed humps,” Kelly said.

The commission will examine other areas to install the temporary speed humps for maximum effectiveness.

“Once the Public Works’ Department removes them they cost money so we should move them somewhere. We have to decide a place…we discussed Stratford Avenue, along to Homestead School, or Hampton Road as it approaches Garden City High School. We want to put these speed humps in another school setting, so we must decide what place that will be in within the next six weeks this summer,” Kelly explained.

All-way Stop for Poplar and Prospect

In another move the Traffic Commission unanimously approved a request to install an all-way stop sign at the Poplar Street and Prospect Avenue intersection. Trustee Kelly noted that GCPD Commissioner Jackson’s analysis and stats supported the need for the all-way stop, because of the vicinity of school bus stops and high vehicular speeds recorded.

“It seems to be that people bypass the traffic going down Clinton Road by using Prospect Avenue. We are seeing a lot of cars with higher average speeds, and we have approvals for the all-way stop from all the adjoining neighbors

as well as neighbors on Popular,” Kelly said.

Commissioner Jackson noted, “it’s a high-volume area with 51 cars per hour recorded. Also it has a lot of pedestrians – this presents a big walkway for a lot of people. It’s not only the schools’ students but people from different jurisdictions walk through there in the east and it’s a popular walking route.” Over two days of data collection the car volume per hour were 46 and 51, a consistent indication of the volume, according to Jackson.

Public Works Superintendent John Borroni commented that there have not been any accidents at the location, but the 85th percentile of traffic speeds appears rather high, and many children are present for the school bus stops. He supported the all-way stop signs being installed. Trustee Kelly called for a vote, which was unanimous, as he noted that both the DPW superintendent and police commissioner supported the plans.

Also at the June 15 Traffic Commission meeting, signage indicating “No Parking Anytime” was approved for a portion of Hamilton Place, east of Hilton Avenue at the village’s south end, following a resident’s request to disallow parking within 20 feet of either driveway to and from underground parking of the Hamilton House apart-

ment building.

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sense, fluency, communication, conceptual understanding, application and language. In all categories, teachers claim results are “better” than last year.

Additional data that was reviewed, comparing last year’s student performance to this year’s, shows an initial dip in kindergarten and first grade observed growth, which Cardella attributes to a common first year implementation learning curve.

Projected growth appears strong for kindergarten through second grade. Once paired with assessments and teacher observations, any need for intervention for under performers or enrichment for high performers can get flagged.

This year is the first year students had common or standard unit assessments per grade-level, which will be used to create baselines and benchmarks.

“We’ve already met as a group at the end of this year to reflect on the implementation, align on revisions, update scope and sequence, assessments and timelines to most effectively plan for next year,” said Cardella.

Board President Joseph Sileo asked, “How do we know students are doing better or worse right now? Is the program working?”

Dr. Sinha replied, “Anytime we welcome something new in our field of education, if you don’t provide proper training in place you won’t see its full value. There is a component of our teachers’ learning to factor in here. A tremendous amount has taken place this year. That’s why it’s important to get teacher input, not wait, and make continuous adjustments. We will need more than this time frame to know how well it’s truly working. The other thing is, we had to create additional resources for teachers. It’s not so much, ‘here it is, just teach it,’ that’s not best practice.”

Sileo added, “On that, what are those resources, is there anything else they need?”

Nothing is needed at this time, according to Cardella, but she provided clarity on the District’s “suite of support resources,” including First in Math, Beast Academy and IXL which offers additional practice videos and examples for all types of learners.

Trustee Arthur Gnecco then said, “One concern I have is how other groups — children with special needs, high flyers, those struggling with math — are factored in.” Cardella confirmed data presented that night was not segmented in this way, however, “We have that ability through the MTSS process to support our struggling students and determine if they need extra support.

We sit with the teacher and determine next steps.”

Gnecco added, “Do you have any parent feedback now that we’ve closed out the year?”

“I’m glad you brought that up. We didn’t hand out a parent survey at the end of this year. I think that would have been a smart move and it’s not too late to get some fresher feedback from parents,” said Cardella. Dr. Sinha supported the idea.

Superintendent’s Report

Collectively, this year’s 25 retirees have dedicated 514 years of their time towards the Garden City student experience combined, ranging from 5-38 years per person. Dr. Sinha thanked them for their service. It was also the final meeting for Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum Dr. Edward Cannone, as he is leaving for a new role in a neighboring district. While Dr. Sinha teared up, she said, “This year has been really hard for me personally, I’ve experienced some losses and to be in a place with so much support means the world. Thank you for that.”

“This is our last official meeting of the year, so I really want to thank all of our parent groups for everything from grants to giving up their time to improve the schools. That includes the PTA, the special education PTA, friends

The Commission’s June agenda noted that restrictions on parking on the south side of Hamilton Place (only regulating the center between driveways) will increase visibility when people exit driveways from the buildings located on the southwest end of the block.

DPW Superintendent Borroni said there are some issues with sight distance as cars pull out of driveways from the underground parking, including an elevation change by Hamilton House. He supported the request for signage and noted that the request means a loss of about three on-street parking spaces for greater visibility.

Trustee Kelly explained that the current plan only bans parking in the center strip of the two driveways at Hamilton House. Police Commissioner Jackson said he agreed with the restriction of the center area, and he also suggested that the driveways have a layout that is complex for on-street parking spots.

Village staff will also be reviewing the parking regulations on either side of the driveways, and DPW Superintendent Borroni was directed to examine the access points to and from the underground parking “to determine how many on-street spaces we could lose” with any further restrictions.

of music, friends of STEAM and all the other groups, thank you.”

She shared next that the website has been updated with a summer page for parents and students to access summer learning for literacy, math and other digital tools. It’s under the parents tab of the refreshed website.

Vice President of the Board Tom Pinou asked, “Can we get metadata on how many parents/students use it?” The team confirmed and will share that data in the fall.

Community’s Concerns

Leo Stimmler, a resident since 1979 with multiple children who have cycled through the Garden City school system and grandchildren who still attend, started off by saying, “I am so impressed by this District. I attended the science research symposium on May 30th. I saw over 100 exhibits. And it wasn’t just seniors who created such in-depth projects. I want to thank everyone who supports this.”

Rec Comm reviews field conditions, pool staffing plans

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steel plates, with a concrete top. The wood will be all gone.

“The wall was put in in 1984 and it has been looking worse by the year. It’s starting to let go and the contractor’s price (low bid) came in under what we budgeted so we began with meetings with our village engineer and the contractor. Submittals by the contractor with the plans, diagrams and insurance are coming in this week,” Blake said.

The access to the area of Field 4 will be limited but the project should not have a long timeframe to impact sports. There will be fencing and pathways from the parking lot to the field, so there will not be a dramatic loss of access.

In other capital projects there will be expansion of pickleball facilities. The Nassau Haven Park court is being upgraded with new latex coating and new lines, and it will have two pickleball courts. Meanwhile the village’s bids just went out for the same to be created at Tullamore Park. A project there could begin later this summer.

The Village of Garden City Recreation Department would like to see all five neighborhood parks have two pickleball courts installed soon. Two courts exist at Grove Park and at Edgemere Park (with two courts on the tennis court) but Superintendent Blake says the courts at Hemlock Park appear to be the busiest ones.

Rec. Commission member Bill Garry asked about the potential longevity of pickleball and Blake said the sport has shown positive signs for continued popularity.

“You have to remember that we have seen the ups and downs of tennis too, and there was a time you could not get public tennis court time in the village – we had people riding around in their cars, just waiting for the chance that someone came off the court early. So far things have been good,” Blake said.

Field House Roof Repair Set

Recently the Village Board of Trustees authorized the emergency repair of the St. Paul’s Field House roof, and declared an emergency for the bid process to be skipped. Village Engineer Craig Bandini inspected the Field House roof on May 30 to help determine if the emergency declaration was needed, which it was.

Blake shared that a leak on the roof developed, specifically where the barreled roof meets the flat roof atop the portico. “Within three weeks this got progressively worse, to where we had a rainstorm that flooded the Field House and we could not open - everything had to be canceled. We got three contractors in and they provided proposals, and the Board was gracious enough to allocate the funding through this capital account process. We talked with our contractor on Monday (June 19) and he’s gathering project supplies now, to

patch it asap,” Blake said.

The trustees also allowed Recreation to establish a new account – authorized appropriation of $58,800 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA Funds for the work needed for the St. Paul’s Field House roof repairs.

At the Board’s June 1 meeting Village Treasurer Irene Woo confirmed that ARPA funding was available to be used for the capital project amount. The Board approved a contract for $58,800 was soon approved for New Hyde Park company Preferred Exterior Roofing and Siding. The other two quotes the village received for the roof repair were higher; $64,000 and $73,410.

The Commission heard about a longterm capital consideration because the Rec. Department has evaluated the rest of the Field House roof’s conditions. Blake reports that the barrel roof is now showing its age and will need to be replaced within five or six years. The fix is seen as a prudent way to continue the Field House’s useful life, as some issues remain for the near future.

This fall, when village executive staff and Finance Department team members begin meeting for development of the 2024-2025 budget and beyond, the full roof replacement for the Field House will be included. Blake is cautious though as he told the Commission any Board of Trustees’ decisions about the fate of the rest of the St. Paul’s complex, with the program for the main building still unknown, would impact timing for the Field House or the potential for the Field House to be knocked down, depending on what is determined.

“We would place the roof replacement a couple of budget years away as we have done for the bathroom renovation in the Field House, as well as the replacement of its windows. The trustees will have the necessary time for considerations depending on what will be done with the St. Paul’s main building – renovation with athletic spaces included, or facadism or the building being demolished. We will not be tying anybody into allocating half a million dollars or more into the Field House if that would be knocked down too in a couple of years,” Blake said.

Pool Summer Season Underway

In other Rec. Department news, Garden City Pool Director Steve Espey updated the Commission on the current pool operations, as staff has been welltrained to enhance services and keep the facility pristine all summer.

Longtime Recreation Department assistant and school teacher Andrew Belger, who grew up in the village and frequented the pool for years, is moving into a leadership role as Espey nears retirement. Belger has worked the pumphouse and been in the Pool operations for a while and Espey is confident in him stepping up down the road.

For this year’s pool membership

sales, Superintendent Blake said the temperatures need to increase out of the 60s and 70s as summer starts.

“Father’s Day weekend which just passed was big for memberships coming in, and up until the Fourth of July we continue to bring them in more. After that it remains level for what we do during summer though right now we see people every day, also calling up or joining online. There are new village residents that come in to join and our special events will help draw some more folks,” Pool Director Espey said.

In the first weeks of this summer’s pool season, Espey reported on momentum building with more memberships being completed, and a slew of new lifeguards hired and starting work. Several of the new hires are 9th and 10th grade students, and they were put on shifts once they were prepared and certified for duty.

“We brought on extra lifeguards and they are mostly put on part-time schedules as we indicated that in the middle of August they would move to fulltime. They do not take vacations after August 15 as the season continues to September. We can run this place with very few pool attendants, but we can not run the Pool with very few lifeguards,” Espey said.

Superintendent Blake said while the newest lifeguards may be pretty young, every country club pool, hotel, motel and some other local facilities always hire high school underclassmen. Last year the Nassau County Health Department finally allowed the 15-yearolds to be hired for municipally-operated pools.

Blake also discussed some new plantings including palm trees by the kiddie pool which he said look wonderful.

“We are very proud of the three man crew that does all the Village of Garden City planting – they were in here for a good two weeks planting and there are more native plants the Environmental Advisory Board has recommended, along with more perennials. We have kept a lot of the annuals in Community Park as that gives us the popping colors all summer long,” he told the Rec. Commission.

For pool infrastructure, there was work done and some remaining for the spray area in the kiddie pool. The popular area is still 100% usable though some parts are still needed for completing the project. Four platform pieces of the “wet playground” need to be swapped, which is only a few hours of work.

Cannabis tablets found

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Garden City Police Detectives arrived at the Library in the morning to further investigate. At the request of the Library Administration and Board, the Nassau County K-9 Unit searched the book stacks throughout the Library. They found nothing else of concern. These areas have been deemed safe, and

reopened for browsing by the Garden City Police.

Garden City Police are continuing to investigate the incident and the Library has said it will provide additional surveillance of the area, and staff will continue to observe and increase safety measures, especially in the Children’s areas.

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days a year. I would ask you to think about what that does to your students. How will student athletes get to their games in other communities with more clogged roads? In addition to getting to other venues, what about the air quality? Do we have enough water to support 20,000 more people a day? It’s only a little more than a mile from here. Look at other places with casinos. Think about the drugs, DWIs … think about how that will impact our students. Would you consider sending an email to state assemblymen, senators and supervisors?”

Parent Joseph Fusco attended his first Board meeting to voice a concern.

“I’m here for my 5 year old son. He is a special needs child. It breaks my

heart. He is in need of an ICT class for kindergarten, but it no longer exists. I’m here to find out why. He’s the type of boy these classes were meant to help. We haven’t been able to get answers. A lot of these things are still up in the air and it’s very difficult for parents of special education kids to be kept in limbo. I just have a feeling Garden City is not doing enough for its special education kids.”

Dr. Sinha explained these classes are based on enrollment, and she will be looking into what the District can do for his son and others in the same boat.

There will be a reorganizational meeting on Thursday, July 6 at 8:15 followed by a regular session on Tuesday August 22, both held at the Garden City high school beginning at 8:15 p.m.

St. Joseph religious education registration

The Religious Education Office of St. Joseph Parish is now conducting registration for all new students who will be entering first grade in the fall of 2023. Registration will close on June 20.

The Religious Education Program provides a faith-filled and nurturing environment for students and is designed to assist parents in their primary responsibility of forming their children in the Catholic faith. Children learn that they were created by a loving God, in His image, and are a unique creation who God cares for and loves. The program emphasizes that just as we are created in the image and likeness of God, so are all others and as such, everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. The parish, in cooperation with the parents seeks to form children through prayer, instruction in the faith, service to the community and attendance at Sunday Mass

Registration is available for children of registered families of St. Joseph Parish. Firstgrade classes begin in October. Classes meet from 4:00–5:15 p.m. weekly, and are offered on either a Tuesday, Wednesday of Thursday. All parents interested in registering their child should contact the Office of Religious Ed at 516-741-7787 or email stjosephrelcosullivan@ gmail.com .

NASSAU COUNTY FORECLOSURE NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Marie Brifil; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 11, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 27, 2023 at 3:00PM, premises known as 1033 Tulsa Street, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Uniondale (not incorporated) in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 50 Block Y Lots 234 and 271. Approximate amount of judgment $478,976.09 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 605833/2019. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held "Rain or Shine." Malachy

P. Lyons Jr, Esq, Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 4304792

Dated: May 19, 2023

516-294-8900

NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE CSFB MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-CF1,

V.

COLLEEN TRETTIEN, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 19, 2017, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE CSFB MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-CF1 is the Plaintiff and COLLEEN TRETTIEN, ET AL. are the Defendant(s).  I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on July 25, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 162 MEADOW STREET, GARDEN CITY, NY 11530:  Section 34, Block 546, Lot 32 & 39:

The resolution, adopted published elapsed for referendum

The validity hereafter object or of Nassau, provisions date of publication with, and commenced notice, or provisions

Karen M. BOND RESOLUTION YORK, ADOPTED BONDS IN FINANCE IMPROVEMENTS, THEREOF SUCH PURPOSE

NASSAU

COUNTY FORECLOSURE NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. f/k/a Chase Home Finance, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Julie Soussis a/k/a Julie F. Soussis; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 2, 2008 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 12, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 90 Amherst Street, Garden City, NY 11530. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Garden City, Town of Hemstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 33 Block 301 Lot 459. Approximate amount of judgment $346,871.59 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 007961/2007. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held "Rain or Shine." Gina Raio Bitsimis, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 4304792 Dated: May 3, 2023

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT PEICE OR PARCEL OF LAND OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK,

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 000801/2015. Mark Ricciardi, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

The object construction replacement south of Osborne Stewart Avenue, resurfacing water main $4,201,500. The period The maximum $4,201,500. A complete available office of the Garden City,

NASSAU COUNTY LEGAL NOTICE

VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK

The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on May 18, 2023, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed.  The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.

Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk

BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED MAY 18, 2023, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,201,500 TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST

THEREOF IS $4,201,500 AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE

The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the construction of water main improvements in the Village, consisting of replacement and increase in size of the water main on Clinton Road, south of Osborne to Commercial Avenue, and repair of a valve on Stewart Avenue, east of Clinton Road, and also including the resurfacing of roads as an ancillary and necessary part of Village water main improvement projects, at the estimated maximum cost of $4,201,500.

The period of usefulness is forty (40) years.

The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $4,201,500.

A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village of Garden City, Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York.

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 6, 2023 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following:

PRECAST DRYWELL, CATCH BASIN, & MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

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 Buyer

NASSAU COUNTY LEGAL NOTICE

VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK

The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on May 18, 2023, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed.  The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED MAY 18, 2023, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,432,000 TO FINANCE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE OUTER VINYL COVERING ON THE VILLAGE TENNIS FACILITY, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $1,432,000 AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE

The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the replacement of the outer vinyl covering on the Village tennis facility, at the estimated maximum cost of $1,432,000. The period of usefulness is fifteen (15) years. The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $1,432,000. A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village of Garden City, Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Notice of Formation of A & S Backflow Testing & Lawn Sprinklers LLC . Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023-04-28. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Gandolfo Braccioforte: 10 Jefferson ST Garden City NY 11530.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Notice of Formation of TRADING TACT LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023-05-18. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS, INC. : 7014 13TH AVENUE SUITE 202 BROOKLYN NY 11228.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Notice of Formation of Norton Designs Limited Liability Corporation. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023-05-31. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Stephen Norton: 110 Chestnut Street Garden City NY 11530. Purpose: Any lawful purpose

GCHS students win at LI Science Congress

On April 18 and 19, Garden City High School students participated in the Long Island Science Congress junior and senior divisions. The competition culminated in an award ceremony held on June 2 at Walt Whitman High School.

This year’s Long Island Science Congress had a combined 1,600 students during both days of the competition. In the junior division awards ceremony, six Garden City High School students in freshman science research, under the mentorship of Ms. Tori Flaherty, received Honors Awards and trophies.

Gracyn Henry, Erin Kenna and Amishi Sharma completed the project titled, “Trichomes and Transpiration: Investigating the Mechanisms of Water Loss in Plants,” and students Bridget Macchio, Daly Prybylski and Claire Wu completed their project, “The Effects of Artificial Sweeteners on Terrestrial Isopod Behavior.”

In the senior division, student Sylvia Diaz received an Honors Awards and plaque for her project, “Mechanism of Resistance to the Cassava Mosaic Geminiviruses by Cassava G680V Polymerase Delta,” while junior Olivia Bailey received

an Honors Awards and plaque for her project, “Machine Learning Analysis of Asthma Rate Predictors Across New York City’s Community Districts.”

In addition, sophomore Mannat Jain won Highest Honors, Most Distinguished Categorical Project in Physics, the LISTMELA Award of Excellence in STEM, and was a NY State Science Congress Nominee for his project, “Using Machine Learning to Translate Sign Language Gestures to Text and Speech.” Mannat will compete at the State Congress on June 11 at the Milton J. Rubenstein

Museum of Science & Technology in Syracuse.

The following students received achievement ribbons: Clara Archer, Sean Conway, Logan Daab, Cailin Gately, Alexandra Gregory, Tara Hollis and Rudy Scalise.

Diego Cadavid and Elizabeth Rosado received meritorious ribbons.

The following students received honorable mention ribbons: Daniel Curley, Mia Dolan, Breckin Kammerer and Laila Smith.

Student Tara Hollis proudly displayed her project at the Long Island Science Congress.

From left: Sylvia Diaz, Mannat Jain and Olivia Bailey showcased their 2023 Long Island Science Congress awards.

Garden City High School students participated in the Long Island Science Congress.

Student Mannat Jain displayed his project, “Using Machine Learning to Translate Sign Language Gestures to Text and Speech.”

Photos courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

June 23, 2023

Staycation! Immersive World of Harry Potter Exhibition

Enchants New York But Only for Limited Time

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

Fans and superfans alike will be ecstatic to be immersed in the newly opened Harry Potter: The Exhibition, the most comprehensive touring exhibition ever presented on Harry Potter and the entire Wizarding World, which has traveled to Herald Square in midtown Manhattan but only for a limited time.

To call it an “exhibition” is an understatement. On every level –from the actual costumes, wands, props (the Sorting Hat! The Sword of Gryffindor! The Elder Wand! The Resurrection Stone!) from all the Harry Potter plus Fantastic Beasts™ movies and Broadway’s  Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – to the opportunity to compete for points for your House by casting a spell, preparing a potion, trying your hand at Quidditch, summoning your Patronus– you feel you are part of this magical world. The experience is completely personalized, individualized for you as you take this journey through magnificently crafted, magical environments with the aid of remarkable design and technology. It is truly immersive, truly interactive, truly experiential, truly enchanting.

Our visit starts with choosing a Hogwarts House (a photo is snapped of you in the sorting hat), a wand, a Patronus, all encoded in an RFID wristband that you use to log in at various stations to capture interactions and deliver an absolutely personalized experience, designed to not

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merely put you in the story, but put you into the films’ creation.

We are ushered into the From Page to Screen Gallery  where a first edition of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is ensconced in a Gringotts-inspired vault. We are surrounded by inspirational video and literary quotes and enthusiastic guides introduce us “first years” to the exhibition – we feel the same sense of wonder and being new to Hogwarts as Harry, Ron and Hermione would have felt as first years.

We next move into the Hogwarts Castle Gallery  featuring an immersive multimedia experience with the castle as a backdrop for iconic elements like the Whomping Willow

and Dementors and see ourselves on the Marauder’s Map.

Walking through the Great Hall Gallery we get to see the same paintings as the students would see going into their House, and learn that filmmakers lined the walls with more than 200 paintings, some based on real art and some on subjects that included members of the film crew and their families.

The  Hogwarts Houses  gallery allows us personalized moments with the Hogwarts house we selected during our registration (I selected Gryffindor) but we still get to experience noteworthy tidbits about all the Hogwarts houses and their important characters. The celebratory hall feature an iconic Sorting Hat (perfect

for photo ops) and Sword of Gryffindor, and house crests on meticulously created stained glass windows.

The Great Hall has some tables where we can sit, with the backdrop from the movie, and learn that the set designer made the floor of York stones that lasted through 10 years of onscreen Hogwarts students walking, running, dancing; there were four 100 ft custom-made tables that were distressed to suggest their longevity and the actors were encouraged to write and draw on the tables. In the first film, real candles were suspended from the ceiling but there were safety concerns, so they switched to digital and had five sizes of CGI candles coded for six varied flames so no two were the same.

Hogwarts  Classrooms  are filled with iconic props, creatures, and costumes. We get to interact with magical lessons and games through digital touchscreens to reveal behindthe-scenes secrets about iconic classroom moments. We even get to brew potions in the Potions Classroom (there’s a recipe book), predict the future in Divination, pot a mandrake in the Herbology Greenhouse, and use their digital wand to defeat a boggart in Defense Against the Dark Arts – all earning points for our House.

Hagrid’s Hut and The Forbidden Forest  offer an interactive Patronus charm experience (I get to conjure up mine, a terrier). We then uncover iconic creatures, such as centaurs and Acromantula, hidden in the forest.

In the Tri Wizard tournament section, we learn that 35 costumes

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were created just for Harry (these included the before and after and costumes for doubles and stunt doubles) and then get to see the enormous dragon (selfie! – in fact, so many Instagrammable scenes throughout).

In the Quidditch section (there’s an actual Golden Snitch!), we get to throw a Quaffle through a hoop to rack up points. We learn that filming was a grueling experience for the actors who had to straddle the brooms while suspended in air. But in the “Azkaban” film, they finally put foot pedals and bicycle seats on the broom and gave the actors extra padding for their behinds that would be concealed under their uniforms. (Chris Columbus wanted Quidditch to have the same flair and excitement of Muggle sports but needed a crash course in the rules from author J.K. Rowling before filming.

I love learning about how the costumes, wands and such changed over the course of the different films, as the characters grew and matured, as mores changed, how the designers literally weave the character into the costume with subtle touches, textures, lines, and learning the actors’ reactions as well as their input.

As a superfan, I am particularly enthralled by the notes that accompany each of the rooms – like chapters in the book or scenes in the movie – that begin with putting you back into the story, but then adding on the fascinating creative backstory.

So we learn that when graphic designers Miraphorn Mina and Eduardo lima were tasked with cre-

ating four-walls-worth of a tapestry portraying Sirius Black’s family tree in number Twelve, Grimmauld Place, they knew the names of some of his relatives from the books, but needed many more to fill an entire room. So producer David Heyman called JK Rowling and asked if she could provide further information on the Noble 7 Most Ancient house of Black. Almost immediately, she sent back several pages with five generations of names indicating births, marriages and deaths, plus the family crest and motto.

Importantly, learning the backstory of how the effect was created doesn’t burst the bubble or the delight in the illusion that is film.

Tom Zaller, the CEO of Imagine Exhibitions that created the Harry Potter exhibition in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment and EMC Presents, knows the importance of preserving the magic – his backstory includes a longtime association with the magician David Copperfield. His company, renowned for creating blockbuster exhibitions (Titanic, Jurassic World, Downtown Abbey, DaVinci), was approached by Warner Bros. to create this exhibition. (Imagine currently has 45 different exhibitions on view around the world, including a second World of Harry Potter Exhibition in Paris with different original elements). All the original costumes, artifacts and props belong to Warner Bros. – Imagine created the sets, the immersive experiences, and the illuminating notes that explain the exhibits.

The Harry Potter: The Exhibition premiered in Philadelphia a year ago,

then went to Atlanta, and has already drawn one million visitors in the two venues, and will continue to tour after leaving New York City.

After using the portkey to travel to the Ministry of Magic, I find Zaller sitting behind Dolores Umbridge’s desk. I ask how the notes were made – they have so much information yet are so concise; they put you into the story, but then give you the creative backstory. He tells me they worked closely with Warner Bros. and the people who worked on the film, the play and the themepark. “We went behind the scenes to learn why choices were made.”

Zaller, who has been producing block buster exhibitions for decades, says, “This is the biggest, baddest, most wonderful... We try to satisfy the fan and the super fan.”

I confess my thrill at seeing the actual Sorting Hat, the actual sword of Gryffindor, the actual Golden Snitch, the actual Elder Wand, the actual Resurrection Stone, mixing a potion, throwing a Quaffle, conjuring up my Patronus (10 points for Gryffindor!), and being in the places in three-dimension, that you either imagine in your mind from the books, or see on film.

The exhibit is well set up for the numbers of people who will be coming through – many stations for photos, wands, spells, divination, potions, repotting the howling mandrakes (which turns out to have been a real thing that jk Rowling incorporated, among the other real spells and magic traditions, like the Sorcerer’s stone).

Clever use of video (film), sound effects, even smells, and thank good-

NUTRITION NEWS

Pantry or Refrigerator?

BY CHARLYN FARGO

Where to store various foods can be tricky at times. We know milk, meat and eggs belong in the fridge. But many foods are less obvious. Should butter be kept in the refrigerator or out on the counter?

Will bananas turn black in the refrigerator?

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers a list of foods you may not be refrigerating but should be. Storing them in the fridge will help keep them safe and tasting great longer.

Tortillas -- Some tortillas are prone to molding. That’s why the fine print on many tortilla packages recommends refrigerating after opening. Chill tortillas to help them stay fresh. The date on their package is for quality purposes, so when stored properly, they may be consumed beyond their date, if there are no signs of spoilage.

Salami -- Cured meats, including sa-

lami, are less likely to harbor bacteria than cooked meats, but that doesn’t mean they’re always 100% safe. Refrigeration can slow potential bacterial growth, but people who are at higher risk of foodborne illness, such as pregnant women, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should heat ready-to-eat foods such as lunch and deli meats. Store unopened salami in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. After opening, it should be consumed within three to five days.

Ripe bananas -- It’s fine to ripen bananas on the kitchen counter. Trouble is, they keep ripening, and ripening and ripening. Once they’re ready to eat, pop them in the fridge for up to three days. The peel may turn brown, but they’re still fine to eat.

Avocados -- Like bananas, avocados will continue ripening. Once they’re at the stage you like, put them in the refrigerator. You can also take the peel off and

freeze the flesh for use in a smoothie.

Nuts -- Nuts’ fragile unsaturated fats can go rancid quickly. While that may not hurt your health, it can definitely be bad news for flavor. Keep nuts tasting fresh by stowing them in a sealed plastic or glass container in the refrigerator for four to six months.

Whole-wheat flour -- This flour can also go rancid quickly. You can refrigerate it or freeze it to prolong its life and taste.

Maple syrup -- Maple syrup has a surprisingly short shelf life. So if yours is sitting in your pantry, it’s time to relocate it to the fridge. Stored in the refrigerator, maple syrup usually can stay fresh for up to a year. However, if you notice any mold growth, be sure to toss it immediately.

Dried fruit -- Dried fruit has less moisture than fresh fruit, so it doesn’t spoil as quickly, but refrigeration can help it maintain its freshness longer. Keep it in the main compartment of your refrigera-

ness the musical score of the films is so marvelous, because musical segments provide the soundtrack in each of the areas (and smartly the sound tracks do not overreach)

We get to see the Voldemort’s horcruxes - Tom Riddle’s diary and the Basilisk fang used to destroy Tom Riddle’s diary in “Chamber of Secrets”, Hufflepuff’s Cup, Ravenclaw’s diadem, , the iconic Resurrection stone, Deatheater’s cloak, even the invisibility cloak (spoiler alert: it’s invisible), Dumbledore’s Elder Wand,

You even get to fight the final battle of Hogwarts, activating the wands held by Harry and Voldemort (choose who you want to be).

It’s supposed to take 60 to 90 minutes to go through, but I love reading the notes and studying the objects so much, I spend over two hours.

See it here in New York, then go see it in Paris.

Harry Potter™: The Exhibition  has transformed its space at 50 W. 34th Street (34th Street and Broadway), easily accessible from Penn Station, Port Authority and many subway stations. Tickets (for timed entry, but you can stay as long as you want) start at $29 for adults. The exhibition also offers a VIP ticket experiences with a flex schedule, commemorative lanyard, free access to the  Harry Potter. A full schedule can be found at  www.harrypotterexhibition.com

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tor for up to six months.

Ketchup -- Restaurants may leave their ketchup on the table, but that doesn’t

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A cozy new home comes together

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

Ever since she was a young girl Dana liked looking at houses. She was fascinated with all different types of houses and as she got older her interest grew even more. She asked questions about the Tudors and the cape cod houses and the colonials. Dana took in all the information and remembered every detail she was told. She had an instinctive eye for design and when it was time to go to college, Dana majored in architecture. To her relatives, that major was no surprise. It was right up her alley.

When Dana married Brett after college graduation, they decided to work for themselves. They started out by purchasing and renovating old cottages, small houses that needed good paint jobs, insulation, heating, window air conditioning units and some overall fixing up. Most times Dana and Brett added some modern conveniences like dishwashers and microwave ovens.

Most of these old cottages were close to the beaches. Many people used them as second homes - in the summertime when the living was good and their time was more leisurely. They could fish, go swimming and work on their suntans. The cottages were basic houses, too small and rustic for year ‘round living but perfect places for people who drove out from the city to Suffolk County for vacations and long weekends. They were convenient and handy.

Brett had majored in construction management so in many ways Dana and Brett were the perfect pair. They figured they’d start out small and go from there. The cottages were ideal in that sense. They’d say they were going to work that day to fix up “the cottage,” whichever one was their focus at that time, and they saw the charm and the potential in each one. The cottages were like shiny pearls waiting to be unearthed and discovered.

It took some hard work for the old cottages to be transformed into the homes they could be but Dana and Brett were diligent about working on them and hired subcontractors to do

their magic. In time their projects were complete.

Dana and Brett proudly showed off their finished cottages once fully renovated. Inviting their friends and relatives to come and take a look, they’d stand back in the glistening sun and admire their handiwork.

But first they gave us a bit of history. In America, the Cottage Revival style of houses was made popular during the 1920s. There was a housing boom in this country after World War I ended. Many people said those homes brought cozy charm and whimsical craftsmanship to tree-lined streets in communities across the country. The cottage-style homes used elements of classic English architecture. That’s what made them quaint and attractive. In England many of the cottage-style homes have thatched roofs but in this country most have sturdy, practical roofs.

One day several of us went to look at their latest project and we were impressed. Dana and Brett were especially proud of this one because they had renovated it for themselves. It wasn’t for their weekend getaways from Queens where they were from - this house was for year ‘round living. It would be their new home. We were happy to have a tour of the cottage so we started outside.

Fresh coats of paint on the exterior of the house made it shine. They had chosen a medium blue color for the exterior that was warm and welcoming. Beautiful, it reminded me of the color of the sky. We admired the asymmetrical roofs because they were so typical of old cottages. The oversized chimney stood up top proudly, ready to huff and puff and do its job on cold days.

Walking along a brick pathway to the back of the house, Dana started our indoor tour in the rear where it featured a wide enclosed porch that was ground level and looked out at a huge garden. Dana used the room for her sewing and scrapbooking projects that was off to the side. Several large comfortable chairs were ready for their occupants,

owners and visitors alike, to enjoy the view year ‘round in all types of weather. They were indoors but the elements were just inches away so you could see the rain pounding down and almost taste the fine snow when it fell on cold, wintry days.

Leaving the porch, we headed through a large arched doorway toward the front of the house and passed two bedrooms as we went. One was on the left and the other was on the right. The main room at the front of the house was the living room, what people used to call “the parlor,” and it was perfect for entertaining guests or having family movie nights. As we toured, I noticed that their cottage had plenty of windows that let in lots of natural light.

Dana and Brett had chosen Miller Place as their home town because it was near the Long Island Sound and their block was a quiet street. At sundown in late summer they’d hear the sounds of the cicadas as they sang and every morning they thought the sunrises were the most beautiful they’d ever seen. Early risers, Dana and Brett

would sit on the porch drinking coffee and looking at nature right outside their windows. The robins, the blue birds and the red-winged blackbirds were a joy to behold. Fascinated, they’d watch their backyard birds looking for food and drinking from a water fountain they had set up for them.

They knew they had chosen and renovated their new home wisely when they slept well each night and couldn’t wait to arise each morning. Heading off to their jobs during the week, they’d return each evening to enjoy their “blue cottage.” It was amazing.

On weekends they’d go to the beach at Miller Place. Looking up and out at the Connecticut shoreline, they’d happily spot bits of Bridgeport and Milford. Dana and Brett would put their toes in the water to see if it was cold or just right for swimming. After a refreshing dip in the summertime Dana and Brett would return home, content. They had found paradise in Miller Place and their blue cottage.

This is fiction.

The Miserly Social Security Death Benefit

BY TOM MARGENAU

About a month ago, I wrote a column explaining what family members need to do when a loved one who was getting Social Security benefits dies. I primarily discussed what might need to be done about returning the last Social Security check (depending on the timing of the death). I also used that column to help a surviving spouse know what possible widow’s (or widower’s) benefits might be due and how to apply for them.

And I only briefly mentioned the $255 “death benefit” that is sometimes payable. I guess that was a mistake because I got lots of follow-up emails asking me about that most miserly of all Social Security benefits. It has an interesting history.

It didn’t start out as a death benefit, per se; at least not in the context it is thought of today. It certainly was never meant to be a “burial benefit” as many people call it.

As part of the thinking that went into the original Social Security Act passed in 1935, Congress realized that many of the new Social Security taxpayers would die before they ever had a chance to collect benefits. Or they would die without having earned enough “quarters of coverage” to be insured for survivor benefits for any dependents. So, they decided to compensate the families of a loved one who died with some form of reimbursement for the Social Security taxes that the deceased had paid into the system. They set up a one-time benefit they called the “lump sum death payment.” And it was originally intended to reimburse the family with an amount equal to 3.5% of the money the deceased had paid into the system.

It was supposed to be a temporary benefit because Congress knew that as time passed, most workers would be paying a sufficient amount of money into Social Security that they would be insured for survivor benefits. In other words, when a taxpayer died, the widow or widower (and any minor children) would get monthly benefits -- so this lump-sum payout would no longer be needed.

But as often happens with government programs, once you start paying a benefit, it’s hard to take it away. Over the years, there have been any number of proposals to eliminate the lump sum death payment. But as miserly as the benefit is, it’s a popular feature of the Social Security program, and politicians soon learned that to tamper with it meant an automatic loss in the next elec-

tion. So, the “temporary benefit” never went away.

But occasionally, Congress has made some relatively minor adjustments to the original law. In 1954, they capped the benefit at $255 -- and it’s remained at that level ever since. And in 1983, when politicians were looking for ways to save money in the Social Security system, they restricted the payment of the one-time death payment only to a “spouse who was living with the deceased at the time of death.”

And that’s where we are today. We have an essentially meaningless “death benefit” paid only to a widow or widower. Perhaps 50 years ago, $255 paid the cost of a funeral. Of course, today, it barely covers the price of the flowers. If I were the king of the Social Security world, I would do one of two things. I would raise the death benefit to something meaningful, like $2,500. Or I would simply eliminate it. But I’m a columnist, not a king. So, all I can do it explain the law and answer any questions you might have about it. Here are a few.

Q: My wife recently died. She was a homemaker all her life, so she was getting spousal benefits on my record. Everything went fine with stopping her Social Security checks. But I have two questions: When will I get the $255 death benefit? And will my benefit go up to give me credit for the spousal share that was being deducted from my checks?

A: I’m sorry, but the $255 death benefit is only paid on the account of someone who had worked and paid Social Security taxes. It sounds like your wife never did that because she was just receiving spousal benefits, not her own Social Security. The money paid to a spouse is just an “add on” benefit. In other words, nothing was taken out of your retirement check to pay her. So, your benefit rate will remain the same.

Q: My husband died 5 years ago when I was in my late 50s. I don’t ever remember getting the death benefit. Was it automatic?

A: No, it’s not automatic. You must apply for the death benefit. I’m not sure, but it might be too late to file for it now. To find out, call Social Security at 800772-1213.

Q: My father died on Feb. 25. My parents were divorced, although they were still close friends. My mother applied for and started getting divorced widow’s benefits on his re-

cord. But I have two questions: Why did she have to return his February check? And why didn’t she get the $255 death benefit?

A: If you go back and read that prior column I mentioned earlier, you will learn why no one was due the proceeds of your father’s February Social Security payment. In a nutshell, it’s because Social Security benefits are not pro-rated. Because your father didn’t live the entire month of February, the check for that month had to be returned. But there is an upside to that lack of proration. Your mother started getting divorced widow’s benefits for the whole month of February, even though she was a widow

for only three days in that month.

As far the death benefit goes, the law says it can only be paid to a widow who was living with the deceased at the time of death. I assume your divorced parents weren’t living together. So that’s why the $255 can’t be paid to her.

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

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Finding your next home in a challenging market

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

At this point in time, pretty much everyone is aware of how low the housing inventory is and how difficult the challenge is to find a house, townhome, condo, or co-op. More important is how high the interest rates are and the substantial cost of purchasing whether it be residential, condos, co-ops, or even investment properties.

Way back when rates were this high the price of a home, condo, co-op, or investment property was at least five times less costly and it appeared that most salaries were able to handle the monthly payments and cost of living. Today it’s a whole different ball game and the pressure on those trying to purchase and make an investment is much greater. No one knows, especially Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, when rates will subside and come down to a more affordable level so that more potential purchasers can get back in to become homeowners.

Even renting has become very expensive as so many married couples and singles have abandoned ship and are sitting on the sidelines in a rental or just staying where they are in a a parent’s home waiting for a more beneficial and advantageous time when interest rates become lower. That is the big $64,000 question!

As mentioned in last week’s column, a great number of people (182,000 in 2022) have left New York State completely for less costly states, like Texas, North and South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, and others, where overall taxes are considerably lower. However, here is a list of states that have no State income tax whatsoever: Texas, Florida, Alaska, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington,

and Wyoming.

But one must do their due diligence and check to see what other taxes those states levy in lieu of not having to charge income taxes to determine which state(s) have the greatest advantage financially to save you money. New York State needs to rethink how it taxes us and determine a better way to collect money, so we do not continue to lose our valuable resource, our people. I have my own ideas on how this could be accomplished, which I will propose in a future column.

In some situations where some homes were overpriced, there were price adjustments in February and March. But due to still strong demand from purchasers, prices have begun to increase once again. This does not mean all prices have increased, but mint and diamond homes are selling at a premium, at or above the asking list price. So for those who are paying outright for the purchase without financing or putting down a large down payment, let’s say 30-60%, the financing doesn’t appear to be a major problem.

When and if rates decrease, one can always refinance to reduce monthly mortgage payments. The important thought to keep in mind and to consider is that unless you are earning more money wherever you have it invested, and feel more comfortable handling it that way, then that is what you should continue to do.

When you consider the compounding effect of buying now, however, the

potential increase in your wealth could be far greater in an ownership position than waiting for interest rates and home prices to come down as that may take several years. As an example, if you buy a $900,000 home and put 20% down out of pocket and prices increase 1%, that’s an increase in value of $9,000 and you are leveraging that value today to earn that return and enjoy your home.

This, of course, is on paper. In order to earn the same 1% or more on your investment, you would have to have available, liquid $900,000 to invest in stocks, crypto, and triple tax-exempt bonds. Most do not have that amount of money. Predicting the rate of return on investments, all things being equal today, as many of you have experienced, is a precarious and uncertain journey. One must be absolutely certain of the outcome, which becomes futile and next to impossible to do.

So you need to do some calculations and strategizing to ascertain, the risks and rewards and understand what is really important, besides the rate of return. To be in an ownership position for the long term and over time, building appreciation and equity as you pay down your mortgage is a sort of forced saving. The other positive is that the money spent will enable your family to build and grow roots in the community as well as develop potential lifetime friendships.

How does one put a price and/or value on that? It is impossible and only you can determine what is most import-

ant for you and your family going forward. Also, being close to parents and relatives can be a variable in wanting and needing to stay put. Affordability is the defining factor.

Being creative and working with sellers to provide financing has worked for us very successfully in our brokerage and it makes for a win/win situation for all parties, enabling buyers to purchase and sellers to take advantage of saving and deferring capital gains. The other unfortunate option is wasting your money on a rental, providing the landlord with all the benefits, tax deductions, income, and appreciation, or residing in a parent’s home or leaving NYS altogether.

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 40 years of 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) as well as the new “Green Industry” Certification for eco-friendly construction and upgrades. For a “FREE” 15-minute consultation, value analysis of your home, or to answer any of your questions or concerns he can be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com or via https:// WWW.Li-RealEstate.Com Just email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your ideas or suggestions on future columns with your name, email, and cell number and he will call or email you back

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mean you should. While its high acid content will keep most bacteria at bay, cool temperatures help maintain flavor and freshness. Refrigerate ketchup for up to six months.

Corn on the cob -- After picking, corn begins to lose its sugar content dramatically when left at room temperature. Unless you’re going to cook it right away, keep corn in the fridge -- husks and all -for one to two days.

Chocolate syrup -- Chocolate syrup is an easy way to make a glass of milk taste even better. But not if it has developed funny flavors. Chill yours after opening and you can enjoy it for six months.

Pecan and pumpkin pies -- Made with eggs, these treats are magnets for bacte-

ria. Fresh from the oven, they’re okay to eat at room temperature for up to two hours (only one hour if it is over 90 degrees Fahrenheit). After that, they should go straight into the fridge and be eaten within three to four days or frozen for another time.

As for butter, I recommend keeping it in the refrigerator. If you need to have it softened for spreading or use in a recipe, take it out for a short while. Butter can also be stored in the freezer.

RECIPE

If you need to take a lunch with you to work or on a picnic, consider a layered salad in a jar. It’s a convenient way to transport a healthy lunch. You can also make several at a time, as they will keep for several days in the refrigerator.

Here’s a recipe for a Chicken-Egg Salad. You can add any other vegetables you have on hand -- cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms -- as well as cooked whole grains such as quinoa, farro or lentils. Note: A heartier lettuce works better than iceberg.

CHICKEN-EGG SALAD

Servings: 1

1 1/2 cups torn romaine lettuce or fresh spinach or baby kale

1/2 cup yellow sweet pepper strips

1/4 cup sliced fresh strawberries

2 tablespoons light olive oil and vinegar salad dressing

1 hard-cooked egg, quartered

1/4 cup chopped cooked chicken breast

2 tablespoons sliced green onion

2 tablespoons cucumber-dill Greek yogurt dip

1 ounce whole-grain baguette-style bread

In a quart-sized Mason jar, put dressing in first. Then add pepper, strawberries, green onion. Mix chicken and egg with yogurt dip. Add to jar. Spoon lettuce or spinach on top. Serve with bread.

Per serving: 337 calories, 23 g protein, 31 g carbohydrate, 13 g fat (3 g saturated), 219 mg cholesterol, 6 g fiber, 12 g sugars, 664 mg sodium.

(Recipe adapted from “Eat to Beat Diabetes.”)

Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU Med School in Springfield, Ill and the current president of the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

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BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of June 25 - July 1, 2023

Summer is now upon us in the Earth’s Northern Hemisphere, and with it comes a changing canopy of stars that always transports me back to childhood.

It was a simpler, more innocent time -- a time when neighbors sat on their porches in the evenings, there was no school for at least several months, and ice cream or watermelon was all we ever needed to stay cool. Life seemed just about as good as it could be.

And it was on nights like these that I recall lying back on the cool grass of my backyard watching my favorite star, Antares. Its ruddy light always twinkled through the summertime haze that seemed to hang in the southern sky over the Coursens’ house.

What warm and comforting memories these are from such a magical time of discovery.

Though life has changed much for me since those halcyon days, Antares remains a wonderful friend. Even today, wherever I find myself on our huge planet, as Antares appears in the sky after dark, I get a huge smile on my face as I joyfully greet my nearest celestial childhood friend and reminisce about the wonderful times we’ve spent together.

That’s the power of making friends

My Longtime Celestial Friend

with the stars.

Antares played a prominent role in not only my life, but also the lives of many in early cultures. For example, in about 3000 B.C., Antares was considered one of the four “royal stars” of ancient Persia; some suggest it may have been the “lance star” referred to in the biblical Book of Job. Even the ancient Egyptians aligned temples with this star to make it part of their ceremonies.

Today, of course, we recognize Antares as a red supergiant that is nearing the end of its stellar life. This star is so immense that if brought to our solar system to replace our sun, the star’s atmosphere would engulf the orbits of Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars and would extend halfway to Jupiter. It lies so distant that the light we see tonight has been traveling through space for more than half a millennium.

In other words, if stargazers on a planet orbiting this aging star had a telescope powerful enough to monitor activity on our world some 550 light-years distant, they would now be watching the early decades of the Italian Renaissance ... in real time. Now how cool is that!

To me, it’s these tiny bits of information that help make Antares even more “personable.”

This remarkable star marks the heart of the celestial arachnid known as Scorpius, the scorpion, one of the most recognizable constellations in all the

heavens. Look for it this week rising in the south-southeastern sky after dark. You’ll have little trouble finding it; several stars outline its claws at the top, and a long curving stellar arc traces its tail and, at its very tip, its stinger. Yes, summertime is finally here. What a marvelous time of year to leave behind your mundane worries, travel to

LOST IN SUBURBIA Confessions of a Toilet Paper Hoarder

BY TRACY BECKERMAN

“Mom, why do you have 36 rolls of toilet paper, 12 bars of soap, eight tubes of toothpaste and six jars of hair gel?” asked my son, surveying the contents of my bathroom linen closet.

I followed his gaze to the interior of my closet. Admittedly, it looked less like a suburban linen closet and more like an aisle at Costco.

“I just want to make sure I don’t run out,” I explained.

“In case of what?” he wondered. “A zombie apocalypse? Do you think the zombies will take over the drug store and you won’t have access to any hair gel? I’m pretty sure they won’t care what your hair looks like when they try to eat you.”

I shrugged helplessly. My son had

discovered my secret: I was a toiletry hoarder. I had more moisturizer than you could shake a Q-tip at. More conditioner than a Kardashian. Enough shaving cream to shear a Yeti.

I had no idea why I felt the need to have an abundance of personal care supplies on hand. I suspected I might have suffered a traumatic toilet paper shortage as a child or possibly found myself at one time in my formative years critically deprived of hair mousse. Regardless of the cause, I was not happy unless I had enough products on hand to floss, brush and wipe a small, unkempt army.

My stockpiling was a relatively new thing. Back when we lived in the city, we didn’t have room to indulge my obsession. But out in the ‘burbs, I could warehouse as much mouthwash as I wanted. I didn’t care if that meant I had less room

for stuff like food and water. At least I knew my breath would always be minty fresh.

Still, I didn’t want my son to think I was a total weirdo. It’s one thing to have a mom who is meticulous about her personal hygiene. It’s quite another to have a mother who is so neurotic she could have her own show on TLC.

“They were having a special on soap,” I assured him. “And it was Toothpaste Triple Coupon Day... and Buy-12-RazorsGet-12-Free Day.”

He looked at me dubiously.

“Plus, I was the 500th customer, so I won enough mouthwash for a year.”

He raised an eyebrow.

“Also, I had signed up to be part of the Great Toilet Paper Challenge. Anyone who knew how to change a roll of toilet paper got 50% off 10 rolls.”

a dark location at night, lie on the grass and make friends with the stars.

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I could see a trace of uncertainty start to appear on his face. He looked at the contents of my linen closet and then back at me. I knew I had one last chance to convince him that I was just thrifty, not crazy.

“And did I mention that I guessed the correct number of cotton swabs in a jar and won a lifetime supply of Q-Tips?” I proclaimed.

“Really?” He wondered. “And what about the hair gel?”

I nodded.

“That’s for the zombies.”

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Once a novelty in select stores, rotisserie chicken is now ubiquitous in supermarkets and other food centers. People are drawn to rotisserie chickens by flavor and convenience. Hot and ready to serve, rotisserie chicken makes for a quick and easy meal when time is of the essence and people don’t want to spend on dining out at a nearby restaurant.

Rotisserie chicken can be served right out of the container just like a traditional roasted chicken. It also can be a component in many different meals. Consider these 10 ideas for putting rotisserie chicken to use.

1. After most of the meat from the chicken is eaten, boil the carcass with sliced onion, parsnips, carrots, turnips, and your preferred herbs to make a soup stock. Add bits of leftover chicken and noodles to have a delicious chicken soup.

2. Purchase premade pie crust and use it to line small ramekins. Mix chopped rotisserie chicken with a can of cream of chicken soup and thawed frozen mixed vegetables. Spoon the mixture on top of the bottom crust, then top with another crust round, poking venting holes in the pastry. Heat up until the crust browns and the filling is piping hot. The result is a delicious chicken pot pie.

3. Rotisserie chicken can be used as the filling for enchiladas, fajitas, and tacos. Simply season with a packet of taco seasoning or make your own

blend from a combination of paprika, chili powder and cumin.

4. Pulse rotisserie chicken meat in a food processor with

celery, dill and a few dollops of mayonnaise or even Greek yogurt or ranch salad dressing. Add some crumbled bacon and serve the chicken salad

between slices of toasted whole wheat bread.

5. Shred the rotisserie chicken and blend together with melted butter and hot sauce to make it Buffalo-style. Use it as a topping for pizza served with a blue-cheese sauce on the crust.

6. Add pieces of rotisserie chicken to omelettes and top with melted cheese for a savory breakfast or brunch option.

7. Rotisserie chicken chunks can be added to any of your favorite casserole recipes in lieu of fresh chicken.

8. Make mac-and-cheese a more substantial meal by mixing in shredded rotisserie chicken.

9. Recreate “chicken bog,” a traditional South Carolina dish made from chicken cooked in broth and rice to make a thick and creamy meal.

10. Create a chicken stirfry with the rotisserie chicken, Asian vegetables and seasonings. Serve over glass rice noodles.

These are just a few of the many different ways to utilize rotisserie chicken in everyday cooking.

Hiking and camping opportunities heat up when the weather warms. Come summer, individuals feel compelled to load up their campers or pack their tents and enjoy some forested paradise.

Sauce

1 cup chili sauce

1⁄3 cup Dijon or grainy mustard

1⁄3 cup liquid honey

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

At home: Mix together the chili sauce, mustard, honey, chili powder, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, paprika, and garlic. Store in a tightly sealed container or freeze for longer storage.

Expand your campsite culinary repertoire

Slow-Cooked

Meals are a consideration when camping. Certainly frankfurters or sandwiches can get you by in a pinch, but for avid campers, it helps to have a more diverse array of recipes at the ready, which can

Pulled Pork

really enhance the camping experience. Consider this recipe “Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork” courtesy of “The New Trailside Cookbook” (A Firefly Book) by Kevin Callan and Margaret Howard.

2 teaspoons paprika

2 large cloves garlic, minced

2 cups sliced onions

3 to 4 pounds frozen pork shoulder roast, thawed after roast

2 cups chopped apples

Large ciabatta rolls, onion or crusty buns, mashed potatoes, or rice

At camp: Place onions in the bottom of a Dutch oven. Thaw pork, place over onions; top with apples. Pour sauce over meat and apples. Cover and cook on medium heat for 4 hours or until meat is tender and starts to fall

apart. Remove meat from oven and place on a large plate. Using two forks, shred meat along its length. Stir meat back into sauce. Serve on rolls, or as desired.

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Department put into their wonderful event. The cheers, the sound of the bats hitting the balls, the players fielding the balls and running the bases, the smell of the barbecue, the dedicated parents and relatives all set up in their chairs and the earnest coaches pitching and making sure everyone got their at bats and hit the ball was a most impressive sight. It was doubly impressive knowing the Challenger Tournament was all started here and now there are Challenger teams from all over Long Island attending.

Second, Swearing in of volunteer firefighters at the Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday evening: one could only be moved by and proud of Mackenzie and Cody Wehrum who, in a fitting and wonderful tribute to their late father Troy Wehrum, were sworn in as volunteer firefighters for the village. Troy Wehrum was not only an important member of the GCFD rising to Captain but also a valuable member of the Village and coach who will be missed. His children have done him proud. May they always stay safe in protecting our village.

Charles Kelly

Garden City’s history

To the Editor:

Once St. Paul’s is gone, it’s gone. We won’t be able to bring it back.

Next - The Cathedral of the Incarnation?

Please think about what we are considering.

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Kindness Counts at GC Middle School

2023 Nassau Library Tour

Nassau’s public libraries have a challenge for you! How many libraries can you visit this summer?

Find out by joining the Nassau Library Tour! Each one is your gateway into a new community –visit the library, then explore the attractions, restaurants, and parks nearby. Take a self-guided tour as a family, a team of friends, or go solo. Plus, you’ll collect prizes and invaluable memories along the way.

Open to all ages, this self-paced journey takes place June 12–August 12. Prizes are earned for visiting 5, 15, 30, and 50 of the participating public libraries in Nassau County. Anyone who vis-

Garden City Middle School student recipients of the Kindness Counts Award proudly displayed their awards.

Garden City Middle School students are nominated each month by staff members for the Kindness Counts Award. This award recognizes students for doing something kind for others.

Congratulations to May’s award recipients: Gregory Buccella, Joseph Conetta, Tess Cortiglia, Maeve Durkan,

Photo courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

Aydan Eschmann, Antonella Falzone, Kellan Garvey, Sabriye Geller, Colin Gillespie, Madeline Healey, Emerson Lewis, Matthew Martone, Fiona McCartney, Molly Moon, Neave Mulrooney, Anna Padala, James Santucci, Wilmer Summers SaintIlmont, and Luke Vendetti.

its all 58 locations will also be entered to win one of the grand prize raffles.

Start your journey by picking up a Nassau Library Tour map at the Garden City Library - or any participating public library in Nassau County. There's lots of fun ways you can participate. Take photos on your library adventure and share them on social media with the hashtag #NassauLibraryTour. Don’t forget to bring your map and have it updated with a sticker to indicate you visited that library!

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THE MAYOR’S UPDATE

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From page 22

Events This Week in Garden City

Friday, June 23rd

6:00 p.m. “School’s Out For Summer” promenade on Seventh Street

Saturday, June 24th

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Defensive Driving Course with the Empire Safety Council at the Library Registration is required

Monday, June 26th

10:00 a.m. Senior Citizens Day at the Pool for Senior members and at 12:00 p.m. for Senior resident non-members. All guest fees apply

1:30 p.m. Monday Movie Matinee 84 Charing Cross Road at the Library

THE OFFICE CAT

From page 23

pended license, an additional license suspension, and improper license plates.

Fallen limb

Garden City Police responded to Roxbury Road for a downed tree limb in the roadway on June 17th.

Suspended license

A Stewart Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and passing a red traffic light on June 17th.

Criminal contempt

On June 18th Garden City Police arrested a 31-year-old male on Clinton Road for allegedly violating a stay-away order of protection. He was charged with criminal contempt.

Criminal mischief

Officers investigated criminal mischief inside a St. Paul’s Field House bathroom on June 18th. Pink spray paint was found on the walls, a toilet, and a stall.

Excessive speed

A Washington Avenue motorist was charged with reckless driving and excessive speed on June 18th.

DWI arrest

Upon investigation of a vehicle crashing into and damaging a sidewalk, a sewer grate, and curbing on Hayes Street on June 19th, Garden City Police arrested the 41-year-old motorist for alleged DWI and leaving the scene of an accident.

Leaving the scene

On June 19th a vehicle reportedly left the scene after striking and damaging a NICE bus on New Hyde Park Road.

Stolen check

On June 19th Garden City Police received a report of a check that had been placed in a Garden City Post Office mailbox was reported stolen, altered, and cashed by an unknown person.

Unlicensed operation

An Old Country Road motorist was

charged with unlicensed operation and improper turn on June 19th.

Landscaper tickets

Two landscapers were charged with the unlawful operation of gas leaf blowers on June 19th.

Road rage

Garden City Police investigated a road rage incident that reportedly occurred on Merillon Avenue on June 19th.

Unregistered operation

A Stratford Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license, unregistered operation, and defective brake lights on June 19th.

Carbon monoxide alarm

On June 19th the GCFD and GCPD responded to a residence for a CO alarm and discovered it had malfunctioned.

Stolen vehicle

On June 20th a vehicle was stolen on Princeton Street and another vehicle

Tuesday, June 27th

11:15 a.m. Chair Yoga with Maggie at the Senior Center for residents ages 60 and older

1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Art Lecture with Mary Maguire a the Library

6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Adult Movie Night: The Hundred-Foot Journey at the Library

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

8:30 p.m. Movie at the Pool: Lyle Lyle Crocodile. Admission $2 for members and $4 for guests of members

Wednesday, June 28th

7:30 p.m. Meet and Greet with Village Trustees at the Senior Center

was stolen on Harvard Street. Other vehicles in the nearby vicinity were entered and rummaged through.

Smoke condition

Garden City Police assisted the GCFD, which responded to a 7th Street apartment building for a smoke condition on June 20th. Firefighters determined the cause to be a faulty elevator motor and, with assistance from other Fire Departments, rendered the area safe and vented the building.

Leaving the scene

On June 20th Garden City Police arrested a male motorist for allegedly leaving the scene of an accident after crashing into and damaging a motorized gate on 14th Street.

Oven fire

On June 20th Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a residence for an oven fire. Firefighters extinguished the fire and safeguarded the scene.

GCHS Girls Track participates in State Qualifier

On Friday June 2, the Garden City Girls Track team traveled to North Shore High School to compete in the State Qualifier. Due to lightning, the events were postponed until Saturday June 3. The State Qualifier brings the best of the best of Nassau County together to participate in two days of events.

The 4x400 Meter team ran a terrific time of 4:07.66. The team included Sarah Kade, Sophia Erigo, Kyra Lekanides, and Rory Heslin.

Kyra Lekanides participated in the 400 Meter event with a time of 59.66. This time was a personal best for Kyra.

The 4x800 Meter team consisted of Sydney Chean, Alexa Andron, Kate

Pogozelski, and Taylor McQuire. They finished with a time of 10:42.58

Rory Heslin had a personal best of 2:15.01 in the 800 Meter event.

The 4 x 100 Meter team, consisting of Sarah Pogozelski, Liz Rosado, Stephanie Smith, and Emma Isobe-Russel, sprinted with a time of 52.81.

In the 3000 Meter, Abby Tedesco finished with a time of 11:57.34.

Liz Rosado jumped in the long jump event a distance of 15’05”.

Taylor Maguire, Rory Heslin, Kyra Lekanides, Kayla Pasqualina, and Riley McNaboe would go on to continue their season at New Balance Nationals!

Alexa Andron in the 4x800m.

Sarah Kade in the 4x400.

Taylor McGuire in the 4x800m.

Kyra Lekanides passing the baton to Rory Heslin.

Coach Filippi, the 4x400 team and Coach Messier.

Liz Rosado jumping the long jump.

Kate Pogozelski running in the 4x800m.

Sophia Erigo in the 4x400.

New picnic area planned for Community Park

The Timothy A. Gewert Memorial Park will beautify field #2 at Community Park and create an area for families to watch games with picnic tables and shade trees. Tim Gewert was a lifelong Garden City resident and a passionate GCAA coach and board member. Park installation is planned for fall 2023 or early spring 2024. A fundraiser was held on June 10 at the Softball Palooza event

at Community Park.

A second fundraiser will be held on August 3rd (8/10 rain date) at Repeal, 55 New Hyde Park Rd, Garden City from 7 pm-10 pm in the outdoor patio. All are welcome. Stop by and enter to win some great gift baskets and meet up with some of Tim’s family and friends. Come say hi or stay for the night!

Our Annual Garden City News Sports Wrap-Up 2023

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

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

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

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HIGHLIGHTS

Tradition Lacrosse hosts father-daughter lacrosse game

Tradition Lacrosse enjoyed Father’s Day playing a lacrosse game. The games were played at the Garden City Community Park and thankfully nobody was hurt. Tradition continues to encourage and support a fun environment. For more information about the program, upcoming camps, clinics and tryouts please visit https://traditionlax.org/

Can Dad catch her?

Who won the draw?

2029 Blue Vs Dads.

2031 Blue vs Dads.

Tradition Lacrosse hosts father-daughter lacrosse game

Post-game party at Somerset Brewing Co.

2029 father/daughter.

Hard Hat and Ground Ball Gorilla winners.

2031 father/daughter.

Ground ball.

2029 father/daughter.

2029 Blue team.

Garden City Recreation and Parks

2023 Summer Gazebo Concerts

Here is the list of summer concerts that will be held at the Garden City Gabezo at 349 Stewart Avenue. Concerts on held on Thursdays and start at 7:15 pm. Bring Chairs or Blankets and enjoy!

• July 13: Radio Flashback –

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

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

• July 27 : Risky Business –Old time rock and roll.

• August 3: Garth Brooks Tribute – They Got “Friends in Low Places”!

• August 10: Jenna Esposito –Tunes for the Great American Songbook.

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

Concerts are held rain or shine. In the event of less than perfect weather, the concert will be held at the Cultural and Performing Arts Center in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall, 295 Stewart Ave.

GC Pool is Now Open!

This year, residents will have various ways to conveniently register. Residents can download an application and mail it in OR stop by the Recreation Office, 108 Rockaway Ave. Online registration is also available (you must have a password to sign up online, to receive a password you must go to the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave to verify your residency).

Please look through the brochure to see all of the new and exciting things that will be happening at the GC Pool this season. For additional information on the pool please visit our website’s Pool page! The Pool brochure and application can be found by visiting our website, www.gardencityrecreation.org.

Summer Chess Wizards Camp Announced

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

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

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thinking, and forming concrete opinions.

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

Two weeks of camp will be offered for this program:

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

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

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

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

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

Incrediflix Filmaking Camps for Ages 7–13

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

Where: Community Park Tennis Hut

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

Topics are:

Week of July 17–20:

Live Action Flix

9:00 a.m. to moon

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

Claymation Flix

1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

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

Week of July 31 – August 3

Action Movie Flix

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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

will be taught action choreography to thrill an audience!

Action Stop Motion Flix

1:00 to 4:00 pm

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

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

Girls’ Softball Camp for Grades 2–5

Recreation and Parks’ softball camp will teach young aspiring players entering grades 2 through 5 the basic skills of softball. Every aspect of the game will be covered including hitting, fielding, base running, pitching, and more. Team play will be emphasized. The goal of this camp is for young athletes to improve their overall self confidence and knowledge of the game.

When: July 10 – July 13

Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m.

Where: Community Park Softball Field

Cost: $ 130

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

Recreation’s Youth Basketball Camp

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

When: Monday, June 26, through Thursday, June 29

Where: St. Paul’s Field House

Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m.

Fee: $ 130 each week

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

Youth Baseball Camp at Community Park

Recreation and Parks will again conduct a Summer Baseball Camp for boys and girls that are residents of the Village of Garden City and entering 1st through 5th grades in September.

This instructional program is

offered for boys and girls entering 1st through 5th grades. The camp will focus on individual skill development, and the importance of playing together as a team.

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

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Baseball glove, sneakers or rubber cleats

When: Week of July 17–20

Where: Community Park’s Baseball Fields

Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m.

Fee: $ 130 each week

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

Instructional Pickleball Camp for Grades 5 to 8

Garden City Recreation and Parks will offer 4 days of beginner pickleball lessons to children in grade 5–8 who are residents of the Village of Garden City.

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

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

Get a Jump on the Summer

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

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

GC Recreation & Parks Presents Mad Science Summer Camp

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

each camp are listed below.

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

FOR ALL WEEKS:

Where: St. Paul’s Center

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

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

Weekly topics are:

July 10–14

Topic: Flight Academy for Entering Grades 1–5

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

July 17–21

Topic: Brixology for Entering Grades 2–5

Using Lego bricks, kids build a different engineering themed project in each class! They explore different engineering fields while using critical thinking and creative problem solving to improve their creations!

July 24–28

Topic: Ready to ROBOT for Entering Grades 2–5

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

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

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July 31–August 4 & 5

Topic: Motion Madness for Entering Grades 1–5

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

August 7–11

Topic: BOTS Lab

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

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

August 21–25

Topic: Crazy Chemworks for Entering Grades 2–5

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

Imagine Arts Academy Summer Camp

For Children Entering Grades 1–5

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

Crayola® Artist’s Passport (June 26–30) - Embark on an “around the

world” cultural adventure! Explore far off places and learn about the people who live here while experimenting with Crayola® products! We will “travel” from the Americas to Polynesia while trying art techniques developed by local artisans. Each day we will make a unique creation while learning about the different cultures.

Crayola® Artblazers (August 14–18) – Participants discover inspiring masterpieces and artists who have changed the world of art. They will experiment with different techniques and use Crayola® art materials to express their ideas. They design a unique, artist inspired creation in each class.

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

Community Park Summer Tennis Camps for Ages 4–15

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

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

All Camps will follow the same session dates: SESSIONS:

A - June 26 – 29

B - July 3 – 6 (No class July 4)

C - July 10 – 13

D - July 17 – 20

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

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

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

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

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

Time: 10 a.m. – Noon. Cost: $ 125

JUNIOR ADVANCED CAMP - For children ages 8 to 11.

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

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

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

SENIOR ADVANCED CAMP - For children ages 12 to 15.

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

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

GCHS Girls Track team at New Balance Nationals

On Sunday, June 18, the Garden City Girls Spring Track team travelled to Franklin Field at the University of Pennsylvania to compete in the New Balance National Outdoor Meet. This four-day event brings athletes from all over the country at this national invitational championship meet, who performed at this historic field. Coaches Seth Messier, Tom Skrivanek and Gianna Filippi lead the challenge!

Taylor Maguire ran a great race in the 800 Meter with a time of 2:36. Looking forward to great things from this rising ninth grader!

Rory Heslin ran in the 800 Meter and finished with a time of 2:15:68, which places her 24th nationally.

The 4 x 400 Meter team placed 21st overall nationally with a time of 4:03:44, which is the team's best performance yet this season! Riley McNaboe, Kayla Pasqualina, Kyra Lekanides and Rory Heslin dashed on the track and finished 3rd in their heat, with terrific split times.

The team finished on an absolute high note! Next year should be a fantastic season! Go Trojans!

Taylor McGuire running the 800m at Nationals.

Coach Messier, Taylor Maguire, Riley McNaboe,Rory Heslin, Kayla Pasqualina, Kyra Lekanides, Coach Fillipi, Coach Skrivanek at Nationals.

Kayla Pasqualina in the 4x400 at Nationals.

Sarah Kade, Sophia Erigo, Rory Heslin, Kyra Lekanides, Kayla Pasqualina, Riley McNaboe, Taylor McGuire at Nationals.

Rory Heslin starting the 800m at Nationals.

Riley McNaboe starting the 4x400 relay team at Nationals.

Kyra Lekanides running the 4x400 at Nationals.

GCHS Varsity Softball players win county awards

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After a season where the Garden City Girls Softball team narrowly missed the playoffs, the team was well represented in the Nassau County season ending awards ceremony that took place at Farmingdale State College on June 13.

Amelia DiChiara (Senior-SS) was a multiple award winner, recognized as a Senior Scholar Athlete, All County Honorable Mention and the recipient of the Nassau Softball Coaches Association Scholarship with an emphasis on community service, leadership and value to the team. Playing in all 19 games this year, Amelia led the team in a number of key offensive categories including batting average (.407), hits (22) and slugging (.630) while finishing 2nd in total bases (34). In the field, Amelia made the move to shortstop for her senior season without missing a beat, making numerous critical plays in tight games that kept the opposing teams off the scoreboard.

Isabella Scianablo (junior-1B) was recognized as an All County Honorable mention. Playing in all 19 games, Isabella was a force in the middle of the Garden City batting order leading the team in RBI’s (28), triples (5) and total bases (37) while batting .333. Her fielding at first base was stellar all season registering only 1 error and making numerous stretch plays that turned singles into outs at first base. She will be coming back to anchor a veteran infield in the 2024 season.

Kaitlyn Santopietro (freshman-P) was recognized as an All County Pitcher. On the mound in her freshman season, Kaitlyn was nothing short of spectacular. Kaitlyn started the season with a complete game 1 hit, 9 strikeout per-

formance against Oyster Bay winning 15-0. She ended the season with another statement win versus a conference leading Carle Place team. In the season finale she again delivered a complete game 1 hitter, this time striking out 20 batters in an exciting 11 inning, 1-0 walk off win. She finished the season with 10 wins, 4 losses racking up 168 strikeouts with a 2.76 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP in 94 innings pitched. At the plate, she batted .364 (2nd) with 17 RBI’s (2nd) and led the team in home runs with 2 absolute bombs at key moments against New Hyde Park & Wheatley. Kaityln will be on the mound in 2024 with an eye on leading the team back to the playoffs.

Coach Reichman was recognized as Coach of the Year for Conference IV. The team finished with a 14-5 record and put League IV on notice starting out the season with a fast 5-1 start. What was evident throughout the season was the complete team game that Garden City was ready to play. In the field, the Garden City defense was vastly improved making difficult plays look routine with a few amazing catches thrown in for good measure. There were numerous called plays that translated from practice to game situations producing outs at critical times. In the batters box the team showed that they could bunt effectively, hit to all fields and with power when needed. On the base paths, the team took the extra bases when the opportunities presented themselves and effectively slid to avoid tags in scoring situations with games on the line.

Congratulations to Amelia, Isabella, Kaitlyn and Coach Reichman on the well deserved recognition!

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Portraits

Left to right: Kaityln Santopietro- All County pitcher, Amelia DiChiara - All County Honorable Mention, shortstop Isabella Scianablo - All County Honorable Mention, First Base, Coach Sinacori & Coach Reichman - Conference IV Coach of the Year.

Jockey Javier Castellano visits Stewart School

On June 13, world-famous jockey Javier Castellano wasn’t racing — he was speaking with students in Ms. Lehan and Ms. King’s class at Stewart School. This was an exciting opportunity for the class made even more special by the fact that Javier’s son, Brady Castellano, was among the group of

students.

The enthusiastic group of fifth graders were chomping at the bit to meet Mr. Castellano, the recent winner of both the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes. He entertained the class with stories of his history in thoroughbred horse racing.

During the visit, the horse racing champion was interviewed by his son and afterward, the class participated in a question-and-answer session. The students were amazed to hear the behind-

the-scenes details about his recent victories before Mr. Castellano graciously gave each student their own pair of racing goggles. It was a memorable day for the future jockeys-in-training.

The Lehan/King class at Stewart School posed with Javier Castellano, jockey and winner of the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes.

Brady Castellano interviewed his father and famous jockey Javier Castellano.

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