The Garden City News (6/29/18) by Litmor Publishing

Friday, June 29, 2018

Vol. 94, No.40

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Board approves zoning change for 555 Stewart Ave. BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

Garden City High School's Valedictorian Brandon Gong and Salutatorian Kaylah Bozkurtian took a moment to stand together one last time before the 84th Commencement on June 23rd. See pages 40-41.

Interim schools superintendent reflects on year in Garden City BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

This week marked the completion of the academic year during which Dr. Alan Groveman has served as the interim superintendent of schools for the Garden City Union Free School District. Dr. Groveman took over for Dr. Robert Feirsen in the middle of summer 2017. In an interview with The Garden City News on Tuesday, June 26, Dr. Groveman

spoke about the many transitions that he, the schools’ administration as well as the community has made over the past 11 months, after facing a variety of issues such as the higher than anticipated enrollment in lower grades last fall, to school bullying and interventions, infrastructure needs and the addressing the security of both students and school district employees.

Security in the schools

Schools’ security was one area of expertise Superintendent Groveman provided the district with at a critical time, as needs and interests evolved in the 20172018 school year. The board voted and approved a contract with Suffolk County-based Covert Investigations. In an update he emailed to Board of Education See page 24

At its meeting on June 21st, the Garden City Board of Trustees took some first steps towards approving the application for 150 new rental apartments at 555 Stewart Avenue. The Board enacted a zoning change (local law) for the area, determined a standard for the new four-story building’s height and then instructed village counsel to draft an agreement in which applicant, 550 Stewart Acquisitions LLC, would be responsible to pay its share of Village taxes. The Village Board voted to approve the new zoning law, which permits the new building in the RT district of Garden City, and called for a maximum height on the project not to exceed 45 feet. The trustees voted 7 to 1, with only Trustee Robert Bolebruch voting against. A resolution approving a “draft decision” in preparation for a July 10 vote on the approval of the project was also passed at the June 21 meeting. Terms and conditions of the agreement with the developer, the “draft decision” were detailed by special zoning counsel to Garden City, A. Tom Levin of Meyer, Suozzi, English and Klein P.C. Levin explained the next steps with a forthcoming draft and a “use permit plan” for 555 Stewart Avenue. He expects the Board of Trustees to vote July 10 on the proposal for the development, and the specific site plan would be evaluated by the Board of Trustees and the village’s Architectural Design Review Board (ADRB) in the near future. The village does not yet have the site plan with engineering details and drainage layout, such details that traditionally are submitted for municipal authorities and departmental review. “All of the development of the property would be a QRD development, the affordable housing development as classified in Village Code amendments that were previously adopted. Any approval by the Board (July 10) would be conditional upon subsequent review and approval of site plans. All approved plans would be subject to review by the ADRB ‘to the extent required by Village Code and the procedures the village customarily follows,” he said. See page 24

Rotary honors Garden City Fire Department PAGES 48-49 Garden City High School 2018 Senior Awards PAGES 46-47

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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

Something new at St. Paul's?

The Village of Garden City will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, July 17th to present a concept developed by three architectural and engineering firms for possibly developing the Main Building of St. Paul's into a "recreational, performance and cultural-based" use. (Location and time of the meeting to be announced.) For those who are relative newcomers, the Village purchased the entire St. Paul's site from the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island in 1993, when the Diocese was in bankruptcy. There are many twists and turns to the story, but essentially after a pro-

tracted legal battle and various other actions, the Village is required to use the building for park or recreational use, and could not sell it without the approval of the state legislature. However, over the years every proposal that has been made to renovate or restore the building has failed due to the costs involved. We look forward to hearing the presentation in July, but we hope that the costs are included as well. It's all well and good to hear about of what could be done there, but without the price tag included it's a little like making a list for Santa Claus.

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To the Editor: Point counter point in Letters to the Editor is a useless exercise. However in the case of a response [â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taxes will be similar next yearâ&#x20AC;?, March 23, 2018] by a resident to my letters concerning the increased federal taxation of senior Garden City residents who own a home, I object. It is simply not the case that residents will not be affected by the changes to the tax law which occurred last year. Your federal tax liability will increase. Any statement to the contrary is factually inaccurate. No amount of fancy computer driven system can change the fact that deductions available to the ordinary taxpayer have been reduced or eliminated. Personal exemptions no longer exist. State and local income and property taxes of all kinds are limited to $10,000. In addition, younger families with substantial real estate and personal taxes will also see a rise in their federal tax liability. None of this is offset by changes in the tax rate. Also, I must say that the individual who responded to my letters certainly has taken liberties in advertising their income tax preparation services in the Letters to the Editor section. As I review this paper and other Garden City publications, I note that providers of income tax preparation services pay for advertising. I do not recall such a blatant promotion of services without having to pay for the space occupied in a publication. It should also be noted that as a

40 year financial professional, I, along with any of my family who have needed tax advice, have been expertly served by a fellow resident who I deem to be outstanding. Matthew R Cody

Quality of life on transit

To the Editor: How will New York City Transit President Andy Byford deal with some of the many daily challenges millions of customers face in our travels? As subway riders, we have to deal with conductors who close the doors while crossing the platform attempting to transfer from a local to the express train. Try looking for the proper way to depose of your old newspaper as more trash cans are removed from more stations. Riders have to deal with aggressive panhandlers, eating as if one is at home or restaurant, those hogging two seats, yawning, coughing or sneezing without covering up, the release of flatulence and acrobatic performers swinging from subway car poles. Women are periodically accosted by gropers while perverts engage in other unhealthy sexual activities. Many have grown tired dealing with rats, mice and litter. New York City Transit should consider installing separate cans for recycling newspapers, plastic and glass along with regular garbage. Selling advertising on the side of cans could generate revenue to help cover the costs of more frequent offSee page 22

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Garden City Middle School Students who participated in the National Italian Exam, pictured here with Mrs. Miras (far right) and World Languages curriculum coordinator Mr. Peter Giacalone (left).

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Twenty-one students in Mrs. Miras’ eighthgrade Italian classes at Garden City Middle School participated in the AATI National Italian Exam on March 15, 2018. Out of the twenty-one students, four received Achievement Awards (Anthony Cuccia, Ashley Malatak, Sophia Myers, and Ryan O’Leary), eight received Bronze Medals (Joseph Armstrong, Abigail Benzinger, Tatiana Castro, Julia Conroy, Maria Dalia, Caroline Grasso, Kimberly Ward, and Sabrina Widell), and nine received Silver Medals (Tullia Senatore, Emma Benzinger, Marisa Bommarito, Farren Martinus, Emma Nagler, Elena Severini, Mia Takvor, Isabel Taveras, and Bianca Trunfio). Over 5,000 students in the nation participated in the exam. The annual competition is sponsored by The American Association of Teachers of Italian (AATI) whose goal is to promote the study of Italian language, literature, and culture in schools, colleges, and universities in North America. The association is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research in all areas of Italian studies. The GCMS Italian students participated in the Level 1 Exam, which includes topics of varying vocabulary. The students were tested based on their listening and reading skills as well as their knowledge of Italian grammar, culture, and geography. “The students have worked very hard in preparing for the exam by attending optional extra help sessions in the morning,” stated Mrs. Miras. “Their hard work and dedication is reflected in their achievements on this exam. Congratulations to all the participants on a job well done!”

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A few thoughts about immigration in an effort to reach some common ground. We are a nation of immigrants and continued immigration to our country is a good thing. The families of virtually all of our readers have stories of ancestors who came here and made good on the American Dream. Our country benefits from the skills and enthusiasm of newcomers and their desires to seek a better life. Moreover, in light of the lower birth rate of the native-born population and aging of the work force (and resulting pressure on our Social Security and Medicare systems), we need new younger workers. Having said that, the United States is not in a position to take in everyone who would like to migrate here. We need an orderly process of legal immigration, one that sets priorities and standards and probably should be more focused on job skills rather than family ties (beyond allowing in spouses and minor children of existing residents). We should not reward those who force their way into the country. We have every right to arrest and/or deport those who trespass our borders. While the United States has a long honored asylum claims from those who have a well-founded fear of persecution, asylum is not available to every person seeking better economic conditions, even from a country with a crime or gang problem. Asylum claims should preferably be presented at ports of entry, these claims should be adjudicated as soon as possible. That’s why the backlog in existing asylum cases should be addressed and proposals by Senator Ted Cruz and others for a significant number of new immigration judges make good sense, despite being largely dismissed by President Trump. Turning to the most recent controversy, it is perfectly fair that those who come across the border illegally and then present an asylum claim be detained, for a relatively limited period while their claims are decided expeditiously. The so-called catch and release policy, in which asylum

applicants are allowed to stay in the country until their claims are decided, and in which many claimants simply disappear, is pretty unworkable. However, the policy of the Trump Administration, since reversed, of separating children of families seeking asylum from their parents or guardians, was not at all thought out and was a humanitarian and public relations disaster. The legal and logistical obstacles (and there are some) to detaining families together while asylum claims are adjudicated should have been worked out before the policy was implemented. Neither the current rhetoric of the left nor the right has done well. The left in effect is trying to use concern for children as a wedge to force the government to allow catch and release (if not open borders), which inevitably will encourage more and more immigrants to attempt get over the border and exacerbate an already difficult situation. On the other hand, it isn’t very helpful for Mr. Trump and his supporters to dehumanize the migrants and describe the influx of people coming over the border as an “invasion”. An attempt by migrants to seek a better life by coming across the frontier, even illegally, isn’t at all like armed individuals attempting to take over a country by force. Of course, even if we can resolve the immediate issues of the southern border, there still remains the question of the millions of illegal immigrants in the country now, including the young migrants that were covered by President Obama’s DACA program. Someday, there may be a way to work out some sort of comprehensive program, including on one side legalizing the DACA migrants and expedited review of residents who have been here more than, say, 10 years and on the other side implementation of an effective employment verification system and cutbacks on extended family migration. But nothing will happen with regard to the big picture until we address the current issues along the border in a far calmer and more rational manner.

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9 Mayor@gardencityny.net The Mayor, Board of Trustees and Village Staff are continuously making new efforts to communicate with members of our community, including our residents, commercial tenants and landlords, visitors, friends at Adelphi and local merchants in different ways in order to enhance outreach. This weekly column is intended to advise our residents and community of matters that our Board of Trustees and Departments are working on, events and other important information. And of course, please visit our website for additional information: www.gardencityny.net. We are constantly updating the website in order to keep it relevant and provide new information. Please feel free to suggest additional ways we can help communicate with our residents. We also encourage you to attend Village Board of Trustees meetings. See the schedule of meetings on our website. Our next meeting is July 10.

Local Law 1-2018

The Board of Trustees voted to adopt a local law to amend the Village code in relation to uses permitted in a new R-T District. The Board has reviewed the zoning regulations in order to maintain the residential standards of the Village and also to meet the Village’s legally mandated obligations to provide housing opportunities. The Board has also considered the recent adoption of legislation permitting QRD (Qualified Residential Development) developments in the Village and has evaluated the need to facilitate such developments in appropriate locations in the Village. As a consequence of this review, the Board finds and concludes that it would be appropriate and consistent with land use regulation principles, and the zoning classification and use of other properties in the Village, to amend the existing regulations in the R-T District to permit and facilitate QRD development of property located at 555 Stewart Avenue. 550 Stewart Avenue Acquisitions, LLC requested the zoning change for its proposed 150-unit multi-family rental building, inclusive of 15 affordable rental units, at the location. Under the federal court order which resulted from the federal fair housing case decided in April 2014, the Village was required to consider and act upon the application. The Village could not, as a result of the federal court order, merely respond to the application citing the prior zoning of the property. The adopted local law will require a maximum plot area no less than three acres but not to exceed five acres; a maximum permitted Floor Area Ratio (FAR) not to exceed 0.99; a minimum plot area not less than 1,290 square feet for each dwelling unit; a maximum building lot coverage not to exceed 27

percent; a maximum building height not to exceed four stories nor a height of 45 feet; and a minimum front yard setback not less than 10 feet. To read Local Law 1-2018, click here. The Board of Trustees also voted to direct Special Counsel for Zoning Matters Tom Levin to draft a proposed decision granting the applicant’s special use permit request, which will incorporate a list of conditions (i.e. units cannot be combined, the developer must provide insurance, the maximum number of units cannot exceed 150, to name a few). The proposed decision will be submitted for review and consideration by the Board of Trustees in sufficient time to permit review and consideration by the Board of Trustees at the July 10, 2018 regularly scheduled meeting.

National Grid Work

Residents may notice an increased presence at the National Grid property located at its former MGP (Manufactured Gas Plant) site at Intersection Street, bordered by Second Street and Franklin Avenue. This is an active site as National Grid does have an underground station and monitoring stations there but the overall presence has been less for a few years. The presence will consist of pipe storage as well as some welding activities - mainly daytime work with some night work involved. Work will be kept to the far corner of the property closest to Franklin Avenue and away from the nearby apartment buildings. Mobilization to this location will begin in the next week or two. National Grid will maintain some type of presence there for a few years. For more information about this site, visit www. hempsteadintersectionstreetmgpsite. com/.

Gas main replacement on 7th Street

National Grid, in an effort to improve gas service to business owners and residents in Garden City, began mobilizing and installing a new gas main on Monday, June 25, on Seventh Street, east of Franklin Avenue. The project is expected to take up to five weeks. No road closures will occur however lane shifts and minor delays are probable during the construction period. Street side parking will be temporarily unavailable during day time work. Notices were mailed by National Grid and will also be handed out to business owners and residents in the project area informing them of the scope of the project as well as providing contact information.

Police Officer joins Department

Another police officer joined the Village ranks June 21, 2018, taking his oath of office with Commissioner Kenneth Jackson by his side. Thomas

Schade was born and raised in Suffolk County where he lived with his parents and two brothers. His brother, Rob, is a police officer with the Nassau County Police Department. Officer Schade graduated from Farmingdale State College in 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in business management. He was hired by the New York City Police Department in 2014 where he worked patrol, highway safety and tactical and remained with the Department until joining the Garden City Police Department. He and his wife, Kady, reside in Suffolk County. After a recent officer retirement, this most recent hiring brings the Department complement to 52.

Meeting regarding St. Paul's concept

As previously advised, the Board of Trustees and members of staff have been working with three architectural and engineering firms to develop a concept for creating a recreational, performance and community-based use for the Main Building at the former St. Paul’s School. We are working towards having the first of several public presentations on Tuesday evening, July 17. The presentation will consist of pictures, Powerpoint and video presentations and our experts

will be in attendance and review the concept. We anticipate adding more presentation dates as well and will make the materials available on the Village website. We will provide further notice and details, including the venue, in the next two weeks. We plan on making considerable efforts to get information on the concept plans to our residents. We hope that you can attend one of the presentations, which will be on different dates and at different times over the next several weeks to accommodate residents’ work and vacation schedules.

Parking Field 2N reconstruction

Due to reconstruction of Parking Field 2N, from approximately June 27 to July 27, about 30 cars will be displaced from the parking area. Temporary parking will be provided in the rear of Parking Field 2S. The rear gates of Parking Field 2S will be left open to allow for additional parking. During this time, if you need access for handicapped parking, we ask that you contact the Garden City Police Department and provide your license plate number to make arrangements. The Village of Garden City appreciSee page 10

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GARDEN CITY UPDATE

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THE OFFICE CAT Shoplifting arrest: On June 20th Garden City Police Officers responded to Sears and arrested an employee for allegedly keeping $100 from a sales transaction instead of placing it in the cash register. The employee, a 47 year old West Hempstead woman, was charged with petit larceny. Traffic light out: On June 20th Garden City Police responded to Nassau Boulevard and Merillon Avenue on two occasions for traffic light malfunctions. Leaving the scene: On June 21st Garden City Police arrested a 52 year old woman for allegedly leaving the scene of a personal injury auto accident at the intersection of Clinton Road at Wyatt Road. Stolen check: On June 21st a Kellum Place business reports a check mailed to the company was stolen, altered and cashed for a loss of $983. Vehicles entered: On June 21st Garden City Police investigated reports of vehicles being entered at a Stewart Avenue residence, an Osborne Road residence and a Kingsbury Road residence. No losses

have been reported at this time. Theft of credit cards: On June 22nd Garden City Police detectives arrested a 22 year old Hempstead man for the alleged theft of credit cards from a vehicle parked on Linden Street on March 30th. According to police, the man subsequently used the cards to make purchases. A second suspect had been arrested on June 13th by police. Police say this person acted in concert with the suspect. Vehicle entered: On June 22nd a vehicle was reportedly entered on Oxford Boulevard. There was no reported loss at this time. Department assistance: On June 22nd a Garden City Police Officer assisted Hempstead Village Police officers in the apprehension of a suspect on Barnes Lane. According to police, the 39 year old Roosevelt man had

just committed two porch larcenies in Hempstead. Identity theft: On June 23rd Garden City Police investigated an identity theft report in which an unknown woman attempted to remove money from a resident's bank account without authorization by allegedly displaying identification with the resident's name and information on it. Scam reported: On June 24th a resident reported that she sent $8,000 to an alleged investment firm and later determined that it was a scam. Wallet taken: On June 25th an employee’s wallet was reported stolen from inside a Franklin Avenue store. Motorcyclist flees: On June 25th Garden City Police responded to Meadow Street and Magnolia Avenue for a report of an accident between an auto and a motorcycle. The operator of the motorcycle fled the scene on

foot. The motorcycle was impounded. Road rage: On June 25th an officer on patrol on Stewart Avenue observed two vehicles in a road rage incident, chasing each other, committing numerous traffic violations and placing other vehicles and pedestrians in the area at serious risk. In addition, the driver of one the vehicles was allegedly videotaping the other vehicle with his cell phone. The officer stopped both vehicles. One driver, a 49 year old Elmont man, was charged with reckless driving and the other driver, a 58 year old Long Beach man, was charged with reckless driving and using a portable hand held device. The Garden City Police, Fire and Water departments responded to a flooded basement at a commercial building in the vicinity of Franklin Avenue and Thirteenth Street on June 25th. Bicycle stolen: On June 26th a bicycle was reported stolen from a Chestnut Street garage. Vehicle entered: Property was reported stolen from a vehicle parked at Stewart Field on June 26th.

GARDEN CITY UPDATE NEWS AND INFORMATION Mayor@gardencityny.net From page 9 ates your cooperation during this time and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause you. Reconstruction of the parking lot will provide better street lighting in the lot to make the area safer, as well as provide greater serviceability for residents. Thank you for your help with preserving the beauty of Garden City.

Removal of plantings encroaching on Village fields at St. Paul's

The Village, and specifically the Recreation and Parks Department, have analyzed our playing fields at

St. Paul’s and have come to the realization that we need to utilize more of the Village parkland so as to allow for field rotation and movement. Due to the high volume of use, there are areas of constant play that need “rest” or periodic rehabilitation. Therefore, we are expanding the areas of cleared space. In some cases, this will allow us to move fields by some 20 to 30 yards and add needed practice and spectator areas. According to Kevin Ocker, chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Cultural and Recreational Affairs, crews will be retaking just under two acres of property for recreational pur-

Sanitation collection: Independence Day week There will be no garbage or recycling pickup on Wednesday, July 4th.The holiday collection schedule will be as follows: Western half of the village (west of Rockaway Ave.): Garbage - Monday and Friday; Rubbish -

Thursday, July 5th. Eastern half of the village (east of Rockaway Ave.): Garbage - Tuesday and Saturday; Rubbish Thursday, July 5th. There will be no recycling collection on Wednesday, July 4th.

poses. Letters will be sent to residents bordering the Village parkland at the former St. Paul’s school advising that the Village will be clearing overgrowth and plantings that have encroached upon the fields. This similar program of clearing overgrowth and plantings inappropriate for playing fields has been and is being undertaken at many of our other parks. Over the years some neighboring homeowners have added plantings and even lawn areas on Village parkland. Parks belong to every resident. The Village Board of Trustees and the Recreation and Parks Department do

not approve of these actions, and the Village retains all property ownership rights to the parkland borders for the benefit of all residents. Crews will not be removing all vegetation, and we are maintaining a distance from the borders for marked fields so as to avoid balls and people from entering private property. In the next few weeks and months we expect to clear substantially all growth to within approximately 15 to 30 feet of the property line. If you have planted on Village land, you are welcome to remove such plantings at your expense. Otherwise such material may be removed.

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Art League Summer Show at Barnes Gallery The Barnes Gallery is happy to present its Fourth Annual Summer Show with the Art League of Nassau County. The show runs from July 7th to August 31st during regular business hours. Many beautiful paintings by Art League members in oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, and more will be available for purchase during the sixweek show. The Meet the Artists Reception will be on Saturday, July 14th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The artists will be available to talk about their work. It is free with live music & hors d’oeuvres by Prime Catering. “Join the artists and friends for some summer fun. Come shmooze, take in the art, and listen to cool music while sipping wine and noshing with the Art League of Nassau County. What a fun thing to do in the summer!” Suzanne McVetty, president of the ALNC, remarked. Barnes Gallery is located at 2 Nassau Boulevard, Garden City

South. For more information, please call the gallery at 516.538.4503, visit www.BarnesGalleryFraming.com, and visit Barnes Gallery on Facebook. The Art League of Nassau County will continue its monthly meetings in September. It is a group of over 140 painters and sculptors organized in support of activities in the fine arts. Since 1925, they have been painting and sculpting together in a supportive, social and artistic environment. The ALNC welcomes those interested in the arts to join them. It meets at the Clinton G. Martin Recreation Center, located at 1601 Marcus Avenue, at the corner of Marcus and New Hyde Park Road near Union Turnpike. The meetings are generally held the fourth Friday of every month, not including summers. Please visit www.artleagueofnc.org or visit “Art League of Nassau County” on Facebook.

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about her experiences studying abroad and her process of learning Italian. She spoke to the students about the importance of speaking a second language and shared stories of how she has used Italian in certain situations in her field of medicine. Signora Caruthers and Professoressa Miras were so happy to have Sarah come to speak to their students. Sarah was able to relate to the students, having previously been in their seats, providing them with a perspective on where their potential adventure of learning Italian can lead them. The students were inquisitive about her experiences and thoroughly enjoyed having her as a guest speaker.

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GC Retired Men’s Club News Schedule of Events

Monday, July 2nd - Sandwiches - 12:30 Monday, July 9th - Regular Mtg - Noon Monday, July 16th - Sandwiches Bowling every Friday during season at Herrill Lanes. Contact Joe Leto at 248-9022. Poker players: check with John Marino at 248-1770. We welcome bridge, and especially non-bridge, players in order to expand the variety of our activities. Some suggestions: poker, chess, backgammon, other card games, cribbage, and billiards. Also, you may come for just

conversation, camaraderie, and to make new friends. Lunch is served roughly twice a month.

About the GC Retired Men’s Club

All Garden City men, 55 years and older, are eligible for membership. Annual dues are a very “expensive” $10. Meetings are on Mondays, and a less busy meeting is on Thursdays. Both begin at noon and end at 4pm. Check with the GCNews RMC schedule re upcoming meetings. In good weather we offer BBQ, bocce, and shuffleboard.

GC Senior Bridge Results On June 25th, there were eight tables playing. The results: North/South 1--Joan Kiernan & Claire Burns 2--Pat Dolan & Gloria Mentzel 3--Fran Flaharty & Jo Keller

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Thursdays at 7:15pm Bring chairs or blankets July 12th - Emil Stuccio and the Classics Top 100 Hits included “Cinderella” and “Til Then”, and “PS, I Love You”. “Til Then” was voted was voted #6 on the all time Top 100 records on CBS FM. July 19th - Beyond Fab (Beatles Tribute) July 26th - Desert Highway (Eagles Tribute) August 2nd - Bob Miranda and the Happenings “See You in September”, “Go Away Little Girl”, and “Bye, Bye, So Long, Farewell”. Nominated to be inducted to the Vocal Group Hall of Fame 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.

Upcoming Fall Trips for Seniors

Here Garden City Recreation and Parks’ fall trip list for seniors who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. If you would like to register for any of our trips, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Payment must accompany registrations. Other trips will be added in the upcoming weeks. Thursday, September 13th Rock the Boat with Spirit Cruises We will travel by coach bus to the city where we will join Rendezvous travel and board our boat for a lunch buffet while we dance our way around the island of Manhattan. The price per person will be $85. Checks only. Checks should be made payable to Rendezvous Travel. Monday, October 1 Trip to the Metropolitan Opera to see “Samson and Delilah”. We will travel by coach bus to the Opera House, where we will see the 7:30pm performance. You will have time to eat on your own before the show. We will return to Garden City after the permformance. Tickets will be $85. Checks only. Checks should be made payable to the Village of Garden City. Tuesday, October 16 at noon Westbury Manor for Lunch and

a Performance of “Gypsy” We will travel by recreation bus for this trip. Tickets are $40. Checks only. Checks should be made payable to Plaza Theatrical Productions. Tuesday, November 13th at 2pm Trip to NYCB Theatre in Westbury for “United We Sing” This tribute show will showcase melodies from three of the biggest icons in popular music history – Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and Neil Diamond! We will travel by recreation bus for this trip. Tickets are $40. Checks only. Checks should be made payable to Rendezvous Travel. Wednesday, December 5th Dyker Heights Christmas Lights and Dinner at Colandrea New Corner Restaurant We will travel by coach bus, have dinner first, and then enjoy the spectacle Dyker Heights has to offer. When we are done, we will take a quick ride to see the Rockefeller Centre Christmas tree. Walking is involved in this trip. . The price per person will be $90. Checks only. Checks should be made payable to Rendezvous Travel.

Exercise for Seniors

Recreation and Parks is offering the following exercise classes for seniors at The Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. Classes are open to all seniors ages 60 and older who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Classes might be cancelled due to a special event or trip so please check the bulletin board at The Senior Center for updates. MONDAYS Exercise with Felicia at 10am Tai Chi with Connie at 1pm Meditation with Connie at 2pm TUESDAYS Yoga for all Levels with Allie at 1:30pm Chair Dancing with Felicia at 2:30pm WEDNESDAY Exercise with Felicia at 10am Chair Yoga with Connie at 11am THURSDAY Yoga for all Levels with Allie at 11:15am Meditation with Allie at 12:25pm FRIDAY Exercise with Felicia at 10am Resistance Bands with Felicia at 10:45am Meditation with Connie at noon Tai Chi with Connie at 1pm

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THIS WEEK AT ROTARY

Alba Spinelli, Rotary President; Randell Bynum, CEO, NC Girl Scouts; Joanne Meyer-Jendras, Rotary Vice President; and Donna Rivera Downey, NC Girl Scouts Director of Marketing.

Girl Scouts of NC CEO Reports

At the June 4th meeting of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club, members and guests heard Randell Bynum, CEO, Girl Scouts of Nassau County report on the preeminent organization serving the interests of girls in Nassau County. The Council has a current membership of nearly 23,000, with 17,000 girls, 5,000 adult volunteers and a staff of 65 full time employees and is the larg-

est youth serving organization in the County. More than cookies and camping, Girl Scouts is run by girls, for girls who are introduced to some 70 projects to pursue including the Gold Award, Girl Scouts’ “shining star.” All Girl Scouting programs are deigned to challenge and prepare girls for a future of leadership and achievement.

Town Supervisor reviews plans

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nation’s largest township. If it were to become a city (combining its many districts), it would be the 2nd largest city in the country – second only to New York City. At the June 25th meeting, Laura Gillen, Town of Hempstead supervisor, brought Rotarians up to date on plans for the Town moving forward. Ms. Gillen was sworn in on January 1st of this year. She is the first Democrat to hold the position in over 100 years and is the second woman. Six months into her first term, Supervisor Gillen reported on accomplishments to date. She said she is working hard to provide our residents with an open and transparent government - to “modernize the Town into the 21st century,” she said. The supervisor also spoke of successful efforts to cut waste and to establish internal control. Supervisor Gillen reported improvement of parks and roads were included in plans for capital projects over the next five years. The newly renovated Private Dining Room (formerly the Wine Room) was filled with Rotarians and guests who complimented Supervisor Gillen on her comprehensive presentation. Rotary meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month throughout the year, 12 noon-1:30pm at the Garden City Hotel. Guests are welcome. To reserve,

please call Alba Spinelli, president at (516) 307-8870.

Upcoming Speakers and Events

July 9th – Laura Curran, Nassau County Executive reports; induction of Joanne Meyer-Jendras, 2018-19 Club President August 13th – NYS Assemblyman Ed Ra reports August 27th – Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) representatives report December 10th – Holiday Fellowship Luncheon, noon, Garden City Hotel

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Board approves zoning change for 555 Stewart Ave. From page 1 Regarding the height, which would include a rooftop gym, Levin explained that the ADRB would be granted authority “to allow an increase in height for a portion of the building below the maximum height (45 feet) already and would not go above the maximum even with the change for the purposes of relocating the amenity, but any such increase in height would need to be on the northern-most wing of the building which would be furthest from Stewart Avenue.”

Residents speak against project

Although the official public hearing on the application closed on June 7, residents took turns addressing 555 Stewart Avenue and the zoning change before it was voted on by the Board, as the items were part of the June 21 meeting agenda. Dr. Sabatino Leffe said that at the next village election (spring 2019) the Board of Trustees will find out just how disappointed many residents of Garden City like himself, young families who have moved here with their children enrolled in lower grades, are with the direction from village leadership and

catering to the demands or needs of developers rather than preserving quality of life. He said six to eight families on his block alone have a combined 30 kids now attending Stewart School, and he reminded the Board of Trustees that the proposal for a new traffic signal and configuration of the Clinton Road/ Stewart Avenue intersection from the county was shot down after residents of the East opposed it. “So now we’re going to add another 500 cars entering and exiting on Stewart Avenue without the traffic and safety improvement? Is that a good thing?” he asked.

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In the hallway after public comments, Dr. Leffe explained that a statement made by resident Leo Stimmler about Garden City fearing backlash from U.S. Federal Judge Arthur D. Spatt and relating the zoning and site plan application for 555 Stewart Avenue to the fair housing mandate “was irrelevant.” Leffe and others who spoke last week feel it would be appropriate for the Village Board to deny the application based on the various other impacts facing current residents. Stimmler

brought up the advocacy group New York Communities for Change and its Long Island chapter, a contingent of which had attended the last several trustees’ meeting prior to June 21. But Dr. Leffe made an offer that Mayor Brian Daughney and Board of Trustees would not accept at their June 21 meeting, as at the podium inside Village Hall he said he wanted to personally pay for a new and independent traffic study “so all residents can know exactly what the impact will be on Stewart School and the area.” Mayor Daughney stopped him during the comment and said the applicant was required to pay for a traffic study “so the village taxpayers do not have to pay the cost of a traffic study.” He then replied that no, the offer for a new traffic study would not be entertained. Betsy Andromidas of Newmarket Road, a lifelong resident of Garden City, told the Board of Trustees they should deny the application for high-density housing in a location where single-family homes was approved. “We understand the Village Board is not the IDA or the school board, but if this approval for the application is given the roots

for the PILOT application are planted here tonight and the dirt will be on your hands. This will not only mean the residents’ shouldering the burden for the developer’s cutback on school taxes, but it means a significant number of more kids coming into the district and that will add to other expenses. People who have tried to make this about race and the federal ruling on affordable housing have drawn away attention from the matter at hand, which is us (residents) having to pay school taxes for this developer. It is wrong and I beg the Board to deny the application and zoning change,” she said. Andromidas explained that the Town of Hempstead IDA (TOHIDA) was created to assist communities in peril and help bring in new residences. She said just the opposite rings true for Garden City, and being in real estate sales in the village “is like the greatest job because everybody wants to live here.” Kathleen Sweeney of Blue Bell Court said she has followed the application for 555 Stewart Avenue, and as the Board considered the zoning change to accomSee page 25

Interim schools superintendent reflects on year in GC From page 1 trustees and district principals and administrators in mid-June, Dr. Groveman outlined some of the changes put in place over the course of his year driving the initiative. Among the items presented, part of the June 5 work session presentation on district security, were the approval co-authorized by the Board of Education and Village Board of Trustees to have the Garden City Police Department access school district cameras as a live feed in any emergency. “GCPD has been providing training for officers in coordinating on-site and video activities. They are providing the district with suggestions as to additional coverage areas (on school grounds)…. Together with Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson we have implemented a system to permit police officers to access any school building in an emergency, even in the event of a complete lockdown,” the recent district email stated. Dr. Groveman emphasized the need to communicate and cooperate with the Garden City Police, saying it was also imperative to educate and prepare interested members of the community (with outreach through the PTA and other activities) to be proactive and watch for alarming things online and/ or messaged or displayed by students. Dr. Groveman said the police presence to date was more than a welcome, as “GCPD is always here or nearby.”

The memo to district personnel includes the note, “GC Police do regular buildings and grounds walkthroughs and building-based training. Central Office staff meet regularly with the police commissioner to review specific incidents and issues as well as general concerns and updates on security from other sources.” This summer without Dr. Groveman, Assistant Superintendent for Business Dana DiCapua will be handling primary security functions, which are primarily equipment and technology-based. “She will coordinate until the district appoints a person to in charge of security,” Dr. Groveman said. Looking long-term, Dr. Groveman advised that there could be a position created (and budgeted for) to have a school district Director of Security, which would likely be an experienced person such as a retired police sergeant or lieutenant. On June 11 the Syosset Central School District appointed and introduced a new director of security and Dr. Groveman is aware of the trend, and generally few schools’ administration or personnel have a security background. He said the security staffing at Garden City Schools can receive a boost from increased shifts and numbers of guards, but the choice will be in front of the school board, in time, whether to hire a part-time director initially or have the position and other staffing contracted from a security agency, “to provide security oversight and person-

nel.” Community members have a niche to fill as well in the effort. “We are going to start doing some parent training on security because parents have asked for that, and we thought it was a great idea. We will work with the PTA’s on parent training and advising people on what to recognize and what to look for, how to help the district if they see something online or in person from their kid….who they should contact and why they need to contact someone a.s.a.p. We are reviewing all our entry and exit points from the building,” he explained. In case it is called for, the Garden City Police also have detailed maps and photos of the interior of each school building, “keyed to a numerical classroom identification system and tied into the district video surveillance system.” Also as of July 1, the school district will implement a computer-based visitor management system and additional security cameras. The district will focus on its transportation protocol too, as school buses and the bus garage are scheduled for the approved (by budget) upgrades for security cameras, as well as GPS tracking on-board. The school bus drivers and school building staff will also be receiving additional training in emergency recognition and response.

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As published in The Garden City News on June 22, for the second straight

year Garden City Middle School was designated a “No Place for Hate” school by the Anti-Defamation League. The accolade comes months after a headline circulated and television news around the New York City area captured the concerns over a student’s experience being bullied at GCMS and suffering from an eating disorder and mental health issues. This week Dr. Groveman spoke about bullying coming into the national spotlight in large part due to the correlations made to school violence including tragedies such as what occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida this February. He said the incidents that occur all over the country bring opportunities for awareness into districts such as Garden City. In response to the GCMS incident in fall 2017 and inquiries from parents, as the superintendent Dr. Groveman explained the New York State Dignity Act Coordinator for Garden City Schools (Assistant Superintendent Dr. Maureen Appiarius) plus the roles of a coordinator in each school building. “Incidents of bullying were no greater numerically than they had been in the past. However our response to them has been more intense. We’ve provided additional training to our staff and elementary and primary principals have spent the 2017-2018 year have spent considerable effort building on character education, ‘niceness’ and students’ See page 25

From page 24 modate the building, she implored them not to approve the change.

School tax impact concerns

“As much as I read and listen, I have seen a number of clear reasons why the builder wants to develop the property. Everyone can understand that here he has a shot to build a great big place that they think they can make a lot of money from. The fact that the property and a PILOT would impact school taxes has been brought up a million times, and the fact that traffic near there is already horrendous does not even have to be said. I am confident that our trustees, particularly those from the East, have sat in that traffic. I just cannot see any compelling reason or rationale for the Board or this village to change its zoning regulation. The zoning laws were set forth with a very particular rationale behind them, and every time a zoning law gets changed it weakens every other municipal zoning law,” she said. Sweeney told the Board to remember that it operates and makes decisions

not for the present, but for the future of every resident. She advocated for the decade-old approval of the 28 townhouses at the same site, and said the developer could also help Garden City meet the affordable housing statute (10% of new developments) if that was still the building plan. “That is already approved and would help us accomplish the goal Federal Judge Spatt thinks we need to accomplish. This developer wants to do it so big and there is no compelling reason for the village to let them do it big,” she said. Stewart Avenue resident Richard Williams had attended the “first taste” of the application for 555 Stewart Avenue last November 1 with a special Zoning Change Review Committee work session held at Village Hall. He spoke on June 21 in opposition to the application, telling the Board of Trustees he doesn’t understand any compelling reason to change the zoning and accommodate, and eventually approve the 150 new apartments. “I see a significant detriment for this village from what is proposed. Why are we changing the zoning for one appli-

cant to the detriment of the entire village? I think we have seen evidence that it is contrary to the best interests of our residents and the long-term interests of the entire village. You should consider how this would affect everyone in the village in a very bad way,” he said. Another resident asked Mayor Daughney and the Board of Trustees how many emails, letters and phone calls the village staff has received objecting to the proposed development and the change to zoning code it requires. Village Clerk Karen Altman said there were about 79 emails and letters received by June 21, however residents learned that a petition that had been addressed to the Board had not been received at Village Hall. The challenge was then posed to the Board that recording the name and contact information of each resident who called about 555 Stewart and the pending decision was part of the responsibilities of the village, specifically the mayor’s office and Village Clerk. Several residents spoke and said they are upset that a record of the inquiries and comments directed to the Board and administra-

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tion is not kept. Prior years’ meeting agendas would list the correspondence received for particular issues, such as at the onset of the initiative to install turf fields in Community Park three years ago.

Phone calls not recorded

Last Thursday Mayor Daughney said it is not unusual for phone calls not to be recorded, as the Board has indicated in the past several months that it would accept written comments specifically for the zoning change consideration and 555 Stewart Avenue. “You could come to the hearings and make a comment (verbally) or you could submit written comments,” he said. Immediately a resident asked, what if the village received 10,000 phone calls objecting to the 555 Stewart Avenue proposal, and Mayor Daughney replied “but we didn’t.” The mayor got into an exchange with a resident who suggested that the developer and his application was not going to be subject to the same stringent processes as homeowners who wanted to do minor changes to their property, such See page 37

Interim schools superintendent reflects on year in GC From page 24 approach to fellow children, how people feel and how words can hurt. At GCMS we had a focus on Internet bullying, what that means and how a person feels if they are just left out. We are trying to continue our attention to anti-bullying efforts but a large part of it is making sure we have implemented all that the district has in place,” Groveman said. He mentioned the district anti-bullying clubs and ‘No child sits alone’ initiative for GCMS, as well as peerto-peer assignments. Groveman says in his one-year role, the concentration was on highlighting the continuation of ant-bullying efforts and bringing attention to that function. He says the preventative measures play a significant part in helping combat violence, ‘kids acting out’ and student suicide, saying the district will do all it can to avoid going down that road. Development and Impacts on District With the potential for the 555 Stewart Avenue application (150 new rental apartments) to be approved by the Village Board of Trustees on Tuesday July 10, the same night and time as the Garden City Board of Education’s annual reorganization meeting with its two new members finally ‘on board’ Dr. Groveman looks ahead to the Industrial Development Agency and potential for the project to receive a multi-year PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) for its school tax portion. He knows many

members of the community inquired with the schools’ administration about this, and says there needs to be a discussion among the new, five-member school board and direction on its next steps this summer and beyond. “The reality is that the board of education has no input whatsoever into the zoning or variance application to the Village of Garden City municipality. It is completely the village’s decision. The school board would be overstepping its bounds to be involved with municipal law and decisions but they do have the right to contest and say the project shouldn’t receive a PILOT from the IDA (either Town of Hempstead or Nassau County) and that is what they will do,” he explained.

Passing the Torch

In late July 2017 Dr. Groveman spent five days with his predecessor, Dr. Feirsen, who was at the helm of the district for 12 years and had established working relationships with everyone from the police department to Recreation and Parks and the Adelphi University administration. “He introduced me to our school principals and the primary players in the Garden City community and gave me a history of his tenure in the district and perception on various things, including the strengths and weaknesses. It really helped me move quickly as I knew a lot coming in and I did not have to learn everything on my own. It was tremen-

dous to have the insights and feedback presented to me by the key people in the district,” Dr. Groveman said. He credits School Board President Angela Heineman for being a pillar of the district leadership, calling her “an invaluable resource” for guidance and clarity on the district’s operations and decisions. Dr. Groveman notes that not only has she served as board vice president or president for most of the decade, prior to the school board she was a ‘PTA activist and longtime community member.’ “Board President Heineman’s history and knowledge volunteering with the district, and her unique ability to decipher what is going to be a problem and what’s not going to be a problem is remarkable,” he said. Groveman’s contract with the district had stated a period ending July 30, 2018, however it contained a clause where, by mutual agreement between himself and the district, the term could be ended early. Since Dr. Kusum Sinha joins the district (officially on Sunday July 1, per her contract) the district cannot employ two superintendents simultaneously, and the June 30 ending date was agreed on by Dr. Groveman and the school board. On Tuesday, he offered praise from his interactions and conversations with her leading up to the current “passing of the torch” as Groveman said Sinha’s concern for children is always the first priority she

brings up. That trait set her apart in the interview process after the second half of 2017 saw the district search for a new superintendent of schools, for which the school district contracted with consultants from Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA), Robert Roelle, Ed.D, and Deborah Raizes. “Dr. Sinha’s made that clear in each conversation and you can see it in every decision we have been involved with already. Her first thought is ‘is this going to be better for the children?” he said. Dr. Groveman also applauds the good nature of Dr. Sinha in working with people and collaborating. He tells the News she will provide great and valuable experience to the position of superintendent because Dr. Sinha arrives in Garden City from another high-performing and similarly-sized, affluent suburban New York school district in Chappaqua. On Friday, June 29, she was set to move into her new home in Rockville Centre. “Dr. Sinha has a great range of experience in the running of a school district, not just expertise in curriculum or personnel – she carries knowledge and a feel for each functional area of a district. She is likable and she likes to get to know people. That helps as she’s very open to ideas, conversations and learning about people,” he said. Dr. Groveman said there was a better See page 37

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Garden City again named to "Best Communities for Music Education" Garden City Public Schools has again been named as one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation, a nonprofit supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its approximately 10,300 members around the world. The foundation advances active participation in music-making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving, and public service programs. The Best Communities designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. To qualify for the Best Communities designation, Garden City Public Schools answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program, and community music-making programs. Responses were verified with school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas. Congratulations to District Coordinator of Music & the Arts, Dr. Nina Prasso, the District’s music teachers, GC’s Friends of Music, and all the District’s talented student musicians!

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GCHS 2018 Business Honor Society Induction Forty of Garden City High School’s best and brightest business department students were inducted into the 2018 Chapter of the Business Honor Society (BHS) on May 30th. To be eligible for BHS induction, students must have taken at least four business courses, achieved an overall average in business courses of 90% or above, achieved an average in all high school courses of 85% or above, demonstrated outstanding character and leadership, and be an active member of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) or the Stock Market Club. Congratulations to the following: Juniors – Thomas Allen, Cameron Aries, Vincent Aversa, Stephen Baymack, Trent Biscone, Gregory Buckman, Angelo Demiris, Lucas Feingold, Madison George, Chase Gladd, William Griffith, Colin Hart, Nicole Hughes, Sean Jaeger, Matthew Koslo, Nicholas Krawiec, Andrew Luglio, Brendan McEvoy, Matthew McGovern, Katie Mullins, Jeffrey Papazian, Gavin Pappas, T.J. Schmitt, Paul Varano, and Andrew Zupicich; Seniors – Nicholas Bambino, Gabriella Degis, Lauren DeLuca, Edward Dolan, Thomas Grlic, Michael Handal, Christian Faulisi, Michael McAuley, Alexa Nallan, Julia Neeser, Joseph Perrini, Alexa Pyatsky, John Tynan, Samantha Wu, and Tyler Wuchte.

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Congratulations to Stewart School’s fifth-grade team of Dancing Classrooms students who won a trophy and bronze medals at the May 1st “Colors of the Rainbow” competition at Hewlett High School. The judge for the competition was Mickela Mallozzi, Emmy Awardwinning host of “Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi.” Seven schools and 84 students participated in the competition.

Thanks to grants from GC PTA, GC SEPTA, and Senator Kemp Hannon, all fifth-grade students at Stewart and Stratford participated in ballroom dancing classes this winter in their respective physical education classes. Each school invited parents to a finale demonstration of their learning in midMarch.

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Katherine Mulvihill, Claire Haggerty, Hope Kelly, Kieran Monaco, Christina Giannone, Andrea Sciscente NCL, Inc., Garden City Chapter is proud to announce the graduation of its first senior class of Ticktockers! Congratulations Class of 2018! These girls have worked tirelessly through, arguably, the two most difficult years of high school, to help National Charity League offer support to 20+ philanthropic organizations while also providing leadership, service and support to

NCL directly. Congratulations to Katherine Mulvihill (University of Delaware), Claire Haggerty (Fairfield University), Hope Kelly (Johns Hopkins University), Kieran Monaco (University of Delaware), Christina Giannone (Providence College) and Andrea Sciscente (Marist College).

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L E G A L NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWALT, INC. ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-OC11, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006OC11, Plaintiff against JOSEPH P. D’ALESSIO II, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on May 21, 2018. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 24th day of July, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Garden City, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as and by the part of lots numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in Block 10 on a certain map entitled “Map of Mineola Plaza, Garden City, Nassau County, New York, surveyed and mapped by William H. Parry, Civil Engineer, City surveyor, 161-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, Long Island, May 10, 1926,” and filed in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office on July 23, 1926 as Map No. 670, which part of lots when taken together are more particularly bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at the corner formed by the intersection of the easterly side of Maxwell Road with the new southerly side of Old Country Road; RUNNING THENCE easterly along the new southerly side of Old Country Road, 100 feet; THENCE southerly parallel to the easterly side of Maxwell Road, 64.30 feet; THENCE westerly right angles to the easterly side of Maxwell Road, 100 feet to the easterly side of Maxwell Road; THENCE northerly along the easterly side of Maxwell Road, 63.34 feet to the corner at the point or place of BEGINNING. Said premises known as 450 Old Country Road, Garden City, N.Y. 11530. (Section: 34, Block: 12, Lot: 87). Approximate amount of lien

$ 771,842.56 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 013615-13. Charles Casolaro, Esq., Referee. DeRose & Surico Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 213-44 38th Avenue Bayside, NY, 11361 GC 0820 4X 06/22,29,07/06,13 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF GROSSWAG LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the SSNY on 4/28/2017. Office: Nassau County. SSNY is designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 301 Franklin Ave., Ste. 202, Garden City, NY 11530. Purpose: any lawful purpose. GC 0821 6X 06/29,07/06,13,20,27,08/03 INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY Nassau County, New York PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City (hereinafter the “Village”) at a duly convened regular meeting held on June 21, 2018 at 8:00 pm, at the Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York, having previously issued a SEQRA Negative Declaration, and having received a recommendation of the Nassau County Planning Commission pursuant to General Municipal Law §239-m, duly adopted Village of Garden City Local Law 1-2018 to amend Section 200-16.1(A)(3) of the Code of the Village of Garden City with respect to permitted uses in the R-T zoning district, by adding thereto a new subparagraph, to be subparagraph (d), to read as follows: “(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraphs (a) or (c) of this paragraph, multi-family dwellings, in compliance with the R-M District regulations except as provided in this subparagraph, if approved by the Board of Trustees for QRD development pursuant to Article VI.1 of this chapter: (1) maximum plot area shall not exceed five acres, and minimum plot area shall be not less than three acres; (2) maximum permitted floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.99; (3) minimum plot area

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF ISAIAH AND JANE, LLC. Arts. Of Org.filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on June 20, 2018. Off. Loc.: 630 Old Country Road, Space FB05, Garden City, NY, 11530. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Suzanne M. Mensch, Esq., 50 Sunset Avenue, Westhampton Beach, NY, 11978. Purpose: to operatevfranchised Chick-fil-A Restaurant business(es) under a franchise Agreement with Chick-fil-A, Inc. and to exercise all other powers necessary to, or reasonably connected with, the operations of the franchised Chick-fil-A Restaurant business(es). GC 0823 6X 06/29,07/06,13,20,27,08/03

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Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address. Rosemary Monahan Purchasing Agent Dated: June 29, 2018 GC 0825 1X 06/29 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids MUST be RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO: THE PURCHASING DIVISION Incorporated Village of Garden City 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York, 11530 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., UNTIL 11:00 A.M., E.D.T., MONDAY, JULY 20, 2018, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following: SEWER MAIN REPAIRS Specifications, Form of Bid,

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids MUST be RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO: THE PURCHASING DIVISION Incorporated Village of Garden City 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York, 11530 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., UNTIL 11:00 A.M., E.D.T., MONDAY, JULY 20, 2018, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT FOR VARIOUS CIVIL/SITE RECONSTRUCTION, HIGHWAYS, DRAINAGE, PARKING LOTS, AND PARKS Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address. Rosemary Monahan Purchasing Agent Dated: June 29, 2018 GC 0827 1X 06/29

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF WAKEHAM CONSULTING LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on June 1, 2018. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY is designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to: Matthew Wakeham 31 Hilton Ave. Garden City, NY, 11530. Purpose: any lawful purpose. GC 0824 6X 06/29,07/06,13,20,27,08/03 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids MUST be RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO: THE PURCHASING DIVISION Incorporated Village of Garden City 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York, 11530 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., UNTIL 11:00 A.M., E.D.T., MONDAY, JULY

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From page 25 as putting a fence up. Mayor Daughney asked her, “what are you talking about, this process has been going on for over one year? We have held public hearings and made the rules of our public hearings well-publicized for anyone to come make a comment or submit a comment in writing.” Residents insist that they had a right to let the village government know how upset they were to see a change in the zoning code to accommodate one developer. The question directed to the Board, by a handful or residents during their times at the podium, was “tell us why you are changing the zoning code. Why has the Village of Garden City been changing its zoning codes lately?” Mayor Daughney drew out very loud booing and sighs from the audience on June 21 by replying to that, “I do not even understand the question.” He said the Village Board is simply considering the application that came before them, which by law they are required to consider. Rochelle Dowling says that the

mayor was incorrect in asserting that the Board of Trustees can’t legally attend the IDA hearings for the 555 Stewart Avenue project (once the application is submitted, processed, and put on either a Nassau County IDA or Town of Hempstead IDA meeting agenda). She said she called the county to confirm that there’s no restriction for Board members to attend the meeting. “It would be up to the Board members, if they wanted to attend,” Dowling said at last week’s Board meeting. Before the change in zoning was approved, she told the Board of Trustees she hopes the village does not have to see the project get to that point as she believes “the project is just too big, and I and other residents do not want to contribute more of our share in school taxes to cover for this developer.” Dowling said the developer should be responsible for the full load of school taxes the way any other homeowners are if they want to build in Garden City. Resident Bob Orosz followed the point and said the rest of the village would be forced to pay for and live with overpopulation of the school district,

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saturation of the area, more traffic congestion and the stretching of local services and resources. “It is up to you, the elected members of the Board of Trustees, to establish and maintain what direction Garden City will be in going forward…whether we will be true to A.T. Stewart’s plan to build and maintain a suburban community, the main reason most of us have moved to Garden City in the first place, or will be become nothing more than an overcrowded extension of Queens. A decision at this time on the zoning and project will have ramifications on any construction, anywhere else in the village,” he said. Orosz added that while the 555 Stewart Avenue application for 150 apartments follows the approval of the new Marriott Residence Inn hotel on Ring Road, adjacent to the Roosevelt Field mall, there is another project close to the Stewart Avenue and Clinton Road intersection on track for an application to the village that would call for 175 apartments in the same vicinity. “This could make a bad situation even worse,” he said, cautioning the trustees to look

Interim schools superintendent reflects on year in GC From page 25 outcome for the district achieved by having the one-year transition from Dr. Feirsen to himself, an interim appointment, than having the next long-term district leader have to build on the 12 years Dr. Feirsen had stepped away from last summer. “She comes in after somebody (himself) came into the district and started some new initiatives. Now she has some breathing room instead of following a 12-year district leader,” he said. Some advice on reaching the top of school district leadership comes from Dr. Groveman’s career, spanning a decade as the superintendent of Connetquot Central School District (Islip) as well as experience working in both the Plainview- Old Bethpage and Levittown districts. Groveman is also a past president of the Suffolk County School Superintendent Association.

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at the major impacts ahead. Peter Florio of Nassau Boulevard was the last person to offer public comment on the controversial application last Thursday. He told the Board of Trustees he wants to echo the sentiments of many fellow residents who have spoken up at recent meetings: whether on a macro level or a micro level, they believe there will not be any gains for Garden City from the 555 Stewart Avenue proposal/ development. “What I see is this complex bringing us another 343 cars (the number of planned parking spaces) to that particular area of the village, which happens to have an elementary school two blocks away from the site. I really can’t understand why we as a village would want something that big constructed so close to the school and brining more traffic onto Stewart Avenue near Clinton Road, which is known as a dangerous traffic area as is. I think you as a Board should know that all of my neighbors and friends in town feel the same way as I do. I hope you are taking this into consideration, but I get the feeling that you are not,” Florio said.

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Mollie’s Fund collaborates with schools on skin cancer prevention Mollie’s Fund recently partnered with The Garden City PTA Health and Safety Committee to present a district-wide May Sun Safety Program for GC Public Schools. Health Committee Chairs Jen Schmitt and Beth Spirakas, along with Maggie Biggane, developed a

unique program to educate Garden City School students and parents about skin cancer prevention. Jen and Beth used grade-level PTA meetings to explain to parents the necessity of learning sun-safe behaviors. The schools websites were tailored

to include age-appropriate skin cancer resources that parents could easily facilitate. Second-graders received EPA’s workbook, Mission: SunWise. At the end of the week, students who returned the completed workbook earned a free homework pass! On May 25th, a Garden City Middle School sixth-grade assembly featured The Dark Side of the Sun, a video created and produced by Mollie’s Fund. Dr. Ted Daly, MD of Garden City Dermatology engaged students in a Q&A session about skin cancer. Students were encouraged to share the lessons learned in their assembly with parents and friends. Tenth-grade health classes viewed short videos that included

Mollie Fund’s “Free Killer Tan” and “Dear 16-Year-Old Me” from the David Cornfield Melanoma Fund. Garden City High School Spanish classes completed translations of “Se ha examinado la piel recientemente” (Have you checked your skin lately?). Throughout all the schools, Mollie’s Fund posters were displayed to encourage sun safe behaviors. Mollie’s Foundation is donating sunscreen dispensers to both the Middle School and the High School. All Garden City parks are also recipients of these free dispensers. Sunscreen accessibility increases use and fosters sunscreen application habits, ultimately saving lives and medical costs.

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GCHS Commencement: Congratulations Class of 2018 Only the beaming smiles of the graduating seniors and their proud parents outshone the boys’ gleaming white tuxes and the girls’ beautiful white summer dresses at Garden City High School’s 84th Annual Commencement held on June 23rd. While the weather kept the ceremony indoors, spirits were lifted high with the elegance of the event; so too, were the parent-held cameras and phones which flashed nearly constantly during the event as to not miss capturing a single moment of the stately ceremony. This year’s graduation ceremony was marked by a special kind of bittersweet joy; a swelling sense of pride, hope, and best wishes as the Class of 2018 sat together one final time

before dispersing far and wide to pursue their passions and dreams. Included here are only a few of the photos from the Commencement Ceremony. To view the entire “Highlights” album, visit the District website – www.gardencity.k12.ny.us - and click on the “Read More” button next to the photo of valedictorian Brandon Gong and salutatorian Kaylah Bozkurtian. From everyone in Garden City Congratulations to the Class of 2018! Many thanks to the parents, teachers, district and high school administration, and the dozens of behind-the-scenes staff who worked so diligently to make this year’s ceremony so successful!

English teacher Nancy Fleming pinned the red carnation boutonnières on graduation day along with guidance counselor Karen Whiston and teacher Tammy Kear.

Garden City High School Principal Nanine McLaughlin welcomed the Class of 2018, parents, and family members to the Commencement Ceremony.

Student Council Class President Alexis Varano opened the 84th Annual Commencement Ceremony with the Pledge of Allegiance. Alexis will be attending Cornell University this fall.

The Board of Education and Cabinet members watched as the Class of 2018 processed into the gymnasium. Pictured are (left to right): Board President Angela Heineman, Vice President Tom Pinou, Trustees Bob Martin, Stefanie Granville, and William Holub, Interim Superintendent Dr. Alan Groveman, and Assistant Superintendents Dr. Maureen Appiarius and Dana DiCapua. Just out of frame is Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ted Cannone.

Seniors Alexis Grace Spera, Rose Kelly, and Amanda Nastasi led the singing of the national anthem.

Kaylah Bozkurtian began her “Salutatorian’s Welcome” with a round of applause for the Class of 2018. Kaylah will be attending Wake Forest University in the fall.

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Thomas Flanagan, president of the Class of 2018, spoke of gratitude, tolerance, and acceptance during his “Presentation of the Class Gift.” Tommy will be attending Siena College bound Julia Maloney Scholarship winner Emily Burns spoke from the heart with words of encouragement about overcoming personal challenges. Lafayette College this fall.

Beginning at Harvard this fall, valedictorian Brandon Gong shared his message of pursuing a love of learning and the lifelong benefits of following one’s passions with the Class of 2018.

Keynote speaker and Garden City High School science teacher James Dunleavy encouraged graduates to get and stay informed and involved with current events and their communities as they move on with their lives.

Board Vice President Tom Pinou awarded a high school diploma to Hannah Moran. Hannah is bound for Adelphi University this fall.

Former Board of Education Trustee Laura Brown awarded her son Kieran Brown his school diploma. Kieran will be attending Fordham University in the fall.

School Board Trustee Stefanie Granville awarded a high school diploma to her son Matthew. Matt will be attending Georgetown University in the fall.

Interim Superintendent Dr. Alan Groveman offered congratulatory remarks at the close of the Commencement.

Each Board Member took turns awarding diplomas at Commencement. Here, President Angela Heineman awards senior Maximilian Schwenk his diploma. Max will be attending Tufts University in the fall.

Trustee William Holub awarded Julia Beckmann her diploma. Julia will be attending Harvard College this fall.

Stephen Mayo led the Senior Choral in “I’ll Be There for You” as the graduation ceremony drew to a close.

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GCHS Spanish students National AATSP exam results Congratulations to 172 Garden City High School Spanish language students for achieving outstanding results on this year’s American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AAATSP) National Exam. Achieving Gold Medals were: Ian Bailey, Gianluca Bognanno, Erin Brennan, Julia Choi, Mary Cowie, Kerin Debany, Matthew Fiore, Corina Henke, Farah Kabir, Sarah Lane, Jenna Matarazzo, Paige Matarazzo, and Lauren Sullivan. Silver Medals were achieved by: Emily Bermel, Aidan Biel, Kaylah Bozkurtian, Anteng Chen, Alex D’Aloisio, Sarah DeCicco, Nicole DeNaro, Sabrina Diaz, Alexa Dolmaian, Annaliese Etienne, Daniel Ferreira, Cassidy Go, Paige Going, Simran Sohal, Caitlin Gormley, Michael Liberopoulos, Sarah Ma, Kelsey Manning, Madison Matarazzo, Veronica McCann, Lauren McDonald, Christian McGannon, Katherine Staub, Kylie McNeill, James McQuaid, Sophia Megale, Layne Meyer, Paige Meyer, Alexandra Michael, John Mignone, Hannah Pletcher, Kayla Quinn, Kyle Stevenson, Paige Sanossian, Molly Van Dyke, and Sarah Wu. Attaining Bronze Medals were: Kendall Bahlke, Ninfa Baron, Mark Beckmann, Chiara Bognanno, Alana Campbell, Isabel Cara, Victoria

Carroll, Carly Codignotto, Katherine Coffey, Alexandra Davidson, Taline Deukmedjian, Jonathan Dorotheos, Kiera Foley, Nancy Gannon, Julianne Hegarty, Ava Herrera, Andrew Joseph, Matthew Joseph, Julia Kavan, John Kenny, Julia McCarthy, Sophia McLaughlin, James McNally, Amanda Melkonian, Stephen Michael, Lisa Noody, Bridget O’Connor, Holden Overbeck, Abigail Paisley, Daniel Ramirez, Aidan Rosenblatt, Emma Ruckh, Claire Schick, Daniel Sekas, Mackenzie Smith, Carina Suba, Derek Tang, Sarah Varghese, Audrey Voelker, Ava Whalen, and Christos Yannios. Honorable Mentions were achieved by: Mia Abruzzo, Philip Acinapuro, Callie Alden, Lucy Ambach, Sydney Antic, Pierce Archer, Jack Arlotta, Katherine Berkery, Kathryn Boccafola, Sophia Boccio, Micah Bozkurtian, Kelly Brennan, Abigail Brita, Gregory Buckman, Jolie Buggy, Andrew Burns, Luke Caporicci, John Caputo, Catalina Carew, Claire Castellano, Christopher Catalano, Matthew Clark, Siobhan Coen, Katherine Considine, William Crowley, Sharon Cunningham, Jacqueline Deieso, Elizabeth Derderian, Jaimie Derkasch, Peyton Eller, Farah Elrakhawi, Nicole Ferraro, Kristen Flynn, Kayla Fosbeck, Kevin Freddo, Emma Gardner, Chase Gladd, Miranda Griffith, Steven Haass,

These Spanish language students were awarded Gold Medals for their high scores on the 2018 National Spanish Exam. Adamantios Hadjipateras, Kaelin Haggerty, Amanda Hohenberger, Ellie Jewell, James Klein, Lauren Kuzma, Katherine Lew, Constantine Marinos, Ryan McCormack, Dylan McDonald, Liana McDonnell, Grace McVey, Deirdre McVicar, Grant Molloy, Emily Moody, Grace Mullahey, Alexa Nallan, Victoria Nastasi, Madeleine O’Connor, Isabella Ottomanelli, Liliana Papachristos, Joseph Pedone, Florentia

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Garden City High School 2018 Senior Awards Each year, Garden City High School holds its Senior Awards Ceremony in the high school auditorium. At the Class of 2018 ceremony held on May 31st, 121 Garden City High School seniors captured 221 awards, many of which included scholarship monies. The District would like to thank and acknowledge the sponsors who generously support

Liam Dougherty was the first recipient of a new award in memory of Bobby Menges, Class of 2015. Liam is pictured here receiving the Bobby Menges Memorial Music Award from Liz Menges.

our dedicated and hard-working students as they move onto higher education! Congratulations, Class of 2018! This is the first of three parts covering the Senior Awards at Garden City High School. Additional awards will be published in the July 6th and July 13th issues.

Florentia Petrides (center) was the recipient of the Daniel Shuhet Humanitarian Award.

Hannah Moran (right) received the Adelphi University Thomas and Richard Lovely Scholarship from Associate VP Kristen Capezza.

Mrs. Joan Nedelka awarded the American Legion Auxiliary Award for Excellence in Social Studies to Noelle Sweeney.

American Legion awards were awarded by Commander Frank Tauches, Jr. to (left to right): Calum Gribbin (Service Academy); Robert Lucano (Gerald F. Sutcliff Memorial); Alan Jian (Music Award); and Layne Meyer (Social Studies).

Nassau County Legislature member Laura Schaefer awarded Cole Dutton the Student Citizenship Award.

Hannah Moran (left) was awarded the Kristina Ricigliano Vocational Scholarship by Kristina Ricigliano.

Layne Meyer received the GC Historical Society’s Stewart Fund Scholarship in Memory of St. Mary’s and St. Paul’s from Mary Jane Caldwell and Mary Mahoney.

Mr. Rob Bommarito awarded Julia Choi the Estates POA Mort Yuter and Jeri Newman Scholarship.

Nicholas Bambino received the America Lodge #2245 Order of the Sons and Daughters of Italy in America Award from Professor Joseph Battista.

Alexis Grace Spera was awarded the GC Friends of Music Scholarship by Matt Wakeham.

Alexa Nallan received the EPOA Scholarship from Bob Schoelle.

Seniors Caroline Madigan and Spencer Singer were awarded the GC Kiwanis Service Scholarship from Mrs. Carole Russo.

Layne Meyer received the CPOA’s Bobby Menges HS Ambassador Scholarship from Marybeth Tully

Catherine Schick and Mark Michon were awarded WPOA’s Past Presidents Memorial Scholarships by WPOA President Gerard Kelly.

Lt. John Koch awarded Caroline Madigan and Logan Aquino (absent) the GC Special Police Scholarship.

Hannah Moran (left) and Jenna Aiosa were awarded GC Teacher’s Association Scholarships by Mrs. Mille Joyce (center).

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GCFD volunteers receive Rotary Community Service Award

On the evening of Wednesday, June 13th, the Garden City Country Club was filled with Rotarians, guests, and 36 proud and dedicated Garden City Fire Department volunteers. Present were 14 chiefs and ex-chiefs, captains, ex- captains, lieutenants, ex-lieutenants, and many volunteer firefighters. The occasion was the awarding of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club’s 26th annual Community Service Award to our remarkable volunteers.

The volunteers of the GCFD have served the Village of Garden City for more than 100 years. With the mission to respond to calls for assistance from our fellow neighbors in times of need, 102 Garden City volunteer firefighters faithfully and bravely answer calls for assistance from their neighbors 365 days a year. Weekends, holidays, day or night, through thick and thin, 102 volunteer members of the GCFD sacrifice their comfort and jeopardize their

safety to protect the lives and property of our residents and businesses. Volunteering is one of the highest forms of community service – the core of the Garden City Fire Department.

(New Volunteers are encouraged and may download an application at www. gcfdny.com or call (516) 465-4130.)

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GCFD Chiefs with Village Trustees (from left): Chief Brian Gallo; Trustee and GCFD Ex-Captain Mark Hyer; 1st Asst. Chief Thomas Strysko; Village Trustee Theresa Trouvé; Trustee and Fire Commissioner John Delany; Rotary President Alba Spinelli; Trustee and Past Fire Commissioner Robert Bolebruch; Trustee Colleen Foley, 3rd Asst. Chief Neil O’Malley and 2nd Asst. Chief Devyn Moody. 36 attending volunteers of the Garden City Fire Department with Village Trustees and Administrators. Front row from left: Alba Spinelli, Rotary president; Trustees Theresa Trouvé, John Delany, Colleen Foley, Mayor Daughney, Robert Bolebruch Far left, rear: Ralph Suozzi, Village Administrator and Karen Altman, Village Clerk.

Chief Brian Gallo was presented with a plaque honoring the GCFD Volunteers from Rotary Club President Alba Spinelli.

Chief Brian Gallo receives a Citation from NC Legislator Laura Schaefer. A citation was also received from NY State Senator Kemp Hannon on behalf of the NY Senate.

Rotarians celebrating with the GCFD volunteers, from left, were Tom Poupis, Past President Jennifer Ferrara-Poupis, Jimmy Karanikas, and Peter Arianas.

The event committee (from left, seated): Althea Robinson, co-chair; Past President Jennifer Farerra- Poupis; and President Alba Spinelli; (standing, from left): Tracey Gittere; Past President Diane Marmann, event photographer; and Rotary Vice President and event Co-Chair Joanne Meyer-Jendras.

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Seated from left are Laura Sikorski Teurpe, Gerda Shofelen and Rotary Past President Ray Sikorski (The Sikorski family received the CSA in 2010.)

Past Rotary Presidents Ray Sikorski, Diane Marmann, and Emily Franchina with husband Franklin Perrell.

Event Co-Chair Althea Robinson presents the Paul Harris Fellow Award, Rotary’s highest honor, to Rotary President Alba Spinelli.

One of the 3 tables of honored GCFD volunteers. Seated from left: Ex-Chief Andrew McCaffrey, Ex-Chief Richard Chiarello, FF Joseph Phillipas, Ex-Captain Michael Moran, Ex-Chief Joseph Nadolny, Village Trustee Colleen Foley, and Ex-Chief Thomas Foley.

Rotarian Tracy Gittere, Rotary Treasurer Joseph Packard, and Gary Jendras checking in guests.

Past Rotary President Jim Brady with Anita and Joe Frey, past president.

Village Trustee and Fire Commissioner John Delany with GCFD Chief Brian Gallo, 1st Asst. Chief Thomas Strysko, 2nd Asst. Chief Devyn Moody, and 3rd Asst. Chief Neil O’Malley with Rotary President Alba Spinelli

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It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults at the Library Mini-Golf Pizza Party

Monday, July 16th, 6pm-7pm Join us at the Garden City’s Department of Recreation’s Mini-Golf Course for some pizza, soda, and mini golf for our annual summer Mini-Golf Pizza Party on Monday, July 16th, 6pm-7pm! This program is limited to 20 tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2018 only. Registration begins online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) beginning Monday, July 9th at 9:30am. Registrants will meet at the Mini Golf course (the course is located behind the Garden City Pool complex, adjacent to the Tennis Center). In the event of rain, the rain date will be held Wednesday, July 18th. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Doughnut Shop with the Baking Coach

Tuesday, July 17th, 4pm-5pm Make some delicious doughnuts with the Baking Coach during our Doughnut Shop program on Tuesday, July 17th, 4pm-5pm. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2018 only. Registration is required and begins Monday, July 9th at 9:30am online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Crafternoon – Jewelry Making

Wednesday, July 18th, 3pm-4pm Make your own jewelry during our second Teen Crafternoon: Jewelry Making on Wednesday, July 18th, 3pm-4pm. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2018. Registration is required and begins Monday, July 9th at 9:30am online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Hermit Crabs in the Tweens and Teens Room

For the summer, stop by the Tweens and Teens Room and meet our new hermit crabs. Four hermit crabs, along with tank, food, and supplies, were generously donated to the Young Adult Department by the Hecklemann and Gilroy families. The Library is currently accepting nominations for names for the four hermit crabs until June 30th. The Library’s Teen Advisory Board will act as the nominating committee for the names and, from the names submitted, will select 12 names to be the official nominees. Voting on names will be until July 13th, in which the four names with the most votes will be chosen as the names for the hermit crabs. Thanks very much to the Hecklemann and Gilroy families for donating the Hermit Crabs to the Library – we look forward to having them here this summer!

Libraries Rock! Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club Bonus Prizes

For the month of July, registrants for

the Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club will be eligible to win bonus prizes. Each Thursday in July, we will pull 5 winners from those who have submitted book review cards to select a signed book or advanced reader copy. Books and advanced reader copies must be picked up by winners at the Library and are chosen on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally, all registrants for the Summer Reading Club who submit one review card are automatically invited to attend our End of Summer Murder Mystery Pizza Party on Thursday, August 9th at 6pm, which will provide more ways to win! Door prizes at the party will include gift cards to Starbucks, Panera Bread, and Cold Stone Creamery, plus we will have more than 60 books to give away! Books are on a first-come, first-served basis. Make sure to sign-up for the Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club. Registration is ongoing until Tuesday, August 7th at 9pm and book review cards are due by Wednesday, August 8th at 9pm. The Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2018.

Registration underway for Libraries Rock! Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club 2018

Registration began on Monday, June 18th for the Tweens and Teens Libraries Rock! Summer Reading Club! Tweens and Teens can sign-up online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Once you signup, you can submit book review cards in the Tweens and Teens room or via email to laurag@gardencitypl.org. Submit one review and you’ll be invited to our End of Summer Murder Mystery Pizza Party featuring South Shore Theatre Experience on Thursday, August 9th and will have a chance to win one of this year’s raffle prizes, as chosen by the tweens and teens of the Garden City community! This year’s raffle prizes include: • Polaroid ZIP Instant Mobile Photo Printer • Ice-Cream Maker • Beats by Dr. Dre EP Wired-On Headphones • $50 Gift Card to Amazon • $50 Gift Card to AMC Movie Theaters • $50 Gift Card to iTunes • Plus a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card will be awarded to the tween or teen who reads the most books! Registration is ongoing until Tuesday, August 7th at 9pm. Reviews must be submitted no later than Wednesday, August 8th at 9pm. Registrants must be entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2018. The more books you read and the more reviews you enter, the more chances you have to win!

Game Night

Monday, July 9th, 6pm-7:30pm Join us for a night of gaming during Game Night on Monday, July 9, 6pm-7:30pm. We’ll be playing tabletop games, including Pandemic, Ticket to Ride, Settlers of Catan, and more, plus we’ll be playing Super Smash Brothers and Mario Kart 8 on the WiiU and Nintendo Switch. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2018. Registration is required and begins Monday, July 2nd at 9:30am on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Rock Science with Chris Buchman

Tuesday, July 10th, 4pm-5pm Tweens and teens will do experiments and activities related to rocks and minerals during our Rock Science Program with Chris Buchman on Tuesday, July 10th, 4pm-5pm. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2018. Registration is required and begins Monday, July 2nd at 9:30am online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Cupcake Wars with Theresa Maritato

Wednesday, July 11th, 12pm-1pm Participate in a cupcake decorating competition on Wednesday, July 11th, 12pm-1pm during Cupcake Wars with Theresa Maritato. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2018. Registration is required and begins Monday, July 2nd at 9:30am online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Advisory Board Library Bake Sale

Saturday, July 14th, 10am-2pm Earn community service hours by participating in a summer bake sale at the Library on Saturday, July 14th, 10am-2pm. All proceeds will go to the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2018 can earn community service through baking for the sale or helping out at the sale. Registration to bake or to be a volunteer during the bake sale is required and began Monday, June 18th at 9:30am online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. If you are interested in helping the Library’s Teen Advisory Board organize or promote this event, please contact Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta via email at laurag@gardencitypl.org or via phone at 516-6428405 x242. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Book Club Leaders for Yak and Snack Book Club

Earn volunteer hours by being a teen

book discussion leader during our Yak and Snack Book Club meetings. Yak and Snack Book Club will be held on the following days: • Thursday, July 12th, 4pm-5pm: Yak and Snack Book Club: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertelli • Tuesday, July 24th, 4pm-5pm: Yak and Snack Book Club: To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han There is a maximum of two volunteers per meeting. Volunteers may only volunteer for one book club meeting per season unless there is availability. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 8-12 in Fall 2018. If you are interested in volunteering to be a Teen Book Club Leader for one of our book club meetings, please contact Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta via email at laurag@gardencitypl.org or via phone at 516-742-8405 x242.

Volunteer Teen Reviewers Needed

Would you like to be a reviewer for the Library? Need community service hours? Then become a Volunteer Teen Reviewer! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2018. Reviews will be used to update the Tweens and Teens Library Review Page (https://www.gardencitypl.org/ category/teen-reviews/). Reviews can be submitted via our online submission form, which can be found here: https:// www.gardencitypl.org/submit-a-teenreview/. Reviews are subject to approval by the Young Adult Librarian. Please make sure to follow the guidelines for reviews in order for the review to count toward community service.

Card for Hospitalized Kids

Monday, July 2nd, 2:30pm-4pm Earn community service hours by making cards for children in hospitals during the program Cards for Hospitalized Kids, which will be held on Monday, July 2nd, 2:30pm-4pm. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2018. Registration is required and began Monday, June 25th online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability.

Yoga with Cindy Valentine

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2pm-2:45pm Calm your body and mind with this Yoga class featuring Cindy Valentine on Tuesday, July 3rd, 2pm-2:45pm. Registrants should bring a mat or towel. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2018. Registration is required and began Monday, June 25th online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tween Chess Challenge

Thursday, July 5th, 4pm-5pm

Join us for an afternoon of chess during our first Thursday Tween afternoon on Thursday, July 5, 4pm-5pm. This program is for tweens entering Grades 4-7 and is a joint program with the Children’s and Young Adult Departments. Please note, instruction will not be provided. Registration is required and began Monday, June 25 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability.

College Essay Writing Workshop

Review your college application essay with college admission consultant Kelly Chester on either of the following days: • Thursday, July 5th, 5:30pm-7:30pm • Monday, July 23rd, 5:30pm-7:30pm Registrants should sign up for one 15-minute timeslot within the two hour session. Essays or essay outlines should be submitted in advance prior to the review session. This program is for teens entering Grades 9-12 in Fall 2018. Registration is required and began Monday, June 18th online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability.

Yak and Snack Book Club

Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertell Thursday, July 12th, 4pm-5pm Read Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertelli and join us for our book discussion on Thursday, July 12th, 4pm-5pm. Registration is required and began Monday, June 18th online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability.This book discussion is for teens entering Grades 8-12 in Fall 2018. Registrants can pick up their copies of the book in the Young Adult room to check out. Pizza, snacks, and beverages will be served. If you would like to volunteer to be Teen Book Club Leader for this book discussion, please contact Laura Giunta at laurag@gardencitypl.org. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Becky Albertelli Thursday, July 24th, 4pm-5pm Read To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han and join us for our book discussion on Tuesday, July

24th, 4pm-5pm. Registration is required and began Monday, June 18 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This book discussion is for teens entering Grades 8-12 in Fall 2018. Registrants can pick up their copies of the book in the Young Adult room to check out. Pizza, snacks, and beverages will be served. If you would like to volunteer to be Teen Book Club Leader for this book discussion, please contact Laura Giunta at laurag@gardencitypl. org. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tween Book Discussion

Restart by Gordon Korman Thursday, July 19th, 4pm-5pm Read Restart by Gordon Korman and then join us for snacks, discussion, and activities during our tween book discussion on Thursday, July 19th, 4pm-5pm. This program is for tweens entering Grades 4-7 in Fall 2018 and is a joint program with the Children’s and Young Adult Departments. Registration began on Monday, June 1th8 in the Children’s Room. Registrants can pick up their copies of the book in the Young Adult or Children’s Rooms to check out. Participants are asked to bring a dinner to eat. Snacks and beverages will be provided. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tween Quidditch Tournament

Thursday, July 26th, 4pm-5pm Sign up for your team and compete in our Quidditch Tournament! This program is for tweens entering Grades 4-7 in Fall 2018 and will be held Thursday, July 26th, 4pm-5pm. Weather permitting, this program will be held outside. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be cancelled. Registrants must sign up for a team or to be the Snitch in advance. Registration is required and began Monday, June 18 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. There are limited spots on each team and to play as the Snitch, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Registrants are asked to wear the color of the team they are signed up for (Green – Slytherin, Blue – Ravenclaw, Red – Gryffindor, Yellow – Hufflepuff) and Snitches are asked to wear black.

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Library closed July 4th The Garden City Public Library will be closed all day for the July 4th holiday.

Library Board to meet

There will be a Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on Monday, July 9th, at 7:30pm. at the Garden City Public Library in the Library’s Board Room.

Summer Fresh Fruit Tart with The Baking Coach

The Garden City Public Library Thursday, July 26th, 2018 at 7pm Come to the Garden City Public Library on Thursday, July 26th at 7pm to learn how to make a summer fresh fruit tart with The Baking Coach. Make a delicious graham cracker crust, blend heavy cream with vanilla pudding for the filling, and then slice and arrange fresh fruit to make a beautiful tart to share with family and friends. This pro-

gram is limited to 24 adult participants. Telephone registration for Garden City Library cardholders begins on Monday, July 2nd at 9:30am. Please call 516-742-8405 ext. 221 to register. Each participant must call to register with his or her own library card. Nonresidents may register beginning Thursday, July 19th. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Library offers summer loans The Garden City Public Library is offering a summer loan program for Garden City patrons who are planning to travel or vacation for an extended period of time this summer. The summer loan is only for books that have been in circulation for longer than six months and are borrowed beginning Monday, June 25th, 2018. The loan period begins June 25th and concludes

Tuesday, September 11th, 2018. This special loan program does not apply to all new books, children’s and young adult school summer reading list books, large print books, travel books, magazines and media which includes DVDs, audiobooks, music CD’s, Playaways, and Launchpads. The Summer Loan program is for Garden City Public Library cardholders only.

Pop-Up Book & Bake Sale at the Garden City Library Have you been following the Great American Read Program on PBS this month that lists 100 of the most beloved books of America? Have you wondered why some of your favorite books were not included on this list? Now you can nominate the novels you love most for the Great Garden City Read List. On July 14th from 11am to 2pm, The Friends of the Garden City Public Library will hold a special “Pop-Up” Book and Bake Sale on the lower level of the Library. Many of the novels on the PBS Great American Read List will be available for purchase at discount prices. Tasty treats prepared by the Young Adult Department will be offered for sale. When you come, you can nominate your recommendation for the Great Garden City Read List. Your choice can come from, but is not limited to, the

PBS list. At the August Pop-Up Book Sale, the Friends will use the Great Garden City Read List that you created to choose the featured books along with a variety of other novels by popular authors. Proceeds from the Friends’ sales generate funds to provide additional programs for children, teens, and adults at the Library. The Friends thank you in advance for the community’s support of these efforts. Come visit the Pop-Up Book Sale on Saturday, July 14th from 11am to 2pm on the Lower Level of the Library. For more information on The Friends of the Garden City Public Library, please contact the Library at 516-742-8405 or visit the website www.gardencitypl. org/friends-of-the-garden-city-publiclibrary/ .

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News from the Garden City Library Children’s Room Hurray for the red, , & blue! The Library has many books to help celebrate the 4th of July! Try out some new recipes for July 4th with Holiday Baking – Let’s Bake Fourth of July Treats by Ruth Owen. Read more about the holiday in What is the 4th of July? by Elaine Landau, Happy Birthday America by Mary Pope Osborne, and Hurray For the Fourth of July by Wendy Watson.

Summer 2018 Programs

Summer 2018– Libraries Rock! at the Garden City Public Library. Summer Reading Club registration started Monday, June 18th, 2018 at 9:30am in the Children’s Room. Registration for non-residents began June 25th, 2018 at 9:30am. Registration is continuous until July 31st at 9:00pm. Registration is for both The Jammers Read-To-Me Club (for children ages 2 ½-5 - not yet entering kindergarten in Fall 2018) and The Rockers Summer Reading Club (for children entering Grades K–5 in Fall 2018).

Wednesday Night at 7:00PM is Family Night

Programs are for children ages 2 ½ - grade 5 and their families. Priority will be given to Garden City Public Library cardholders. Non-residents will be accommodated on a space available basis. July 11th – Storytime Under the Stars: Registration is required and begins online on Eventkeeper on July 2nd at 9:30am. July 18th – Talent Show: Performers must be entering grades K-5 in Fall 2018. Registration for performers begins Monday, June 18th at 9:30am in the Children’s Room. July 25th – Family Karaoke Night: Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, July 16th at 9:30am on EventKeeper.

The Jammers Read-To-Me Club

The Jammers Read-To-Me Club is for children ages 2 ½-5 (not entering kindergarten in Fall 2018). Registration is from Monday, June 18th at 9:30am through Tuesday, July 31st at 9:00pm in the Children’s Room only. Nonresidents can register beginning July 2nd, 2018 at 9:30am. Monday Storytimes for children ages 6 months-5 years (not entering Kindergarten in Fall 2018). July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th. No registration necessary! Availability is on a first-come, firstserved basis. Space is limited, so please arrive promptly. Rhyme Time (ages 6-29 mos.) with an adult at 10:00am. You and Your Toddler (ages 2 ½-3 ½) with an adult at 11:30am. Little Listeners (ages 3-5, not entering kindergarten in Fall 2018) at 1:30pm. Tuesday morning programs for children ages 2 ½-5 (not entering Kindergarten in Fall 2018) and

an adult. Registration is online on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ) Priority is given to Garden City Public Library cardholders. Nonresidents will be accommodated on a space available basis. **June 26th - Play Hooray with Molly Mouse at 11:00am .Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, June 18th, at 9:30am on EventKeeper. July 3rd - Yoga with Cindy Valentine at 11:00am. Bring a mat or towel. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, June 25th at 9:30am on EventKeeper. July 10th - Fun Science with Science Teacher Chris Buchman at 11:00am. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, July 2nd, at 9:30am on EventKeeper. **July 17th – A Time for Kids at 10:30am. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, July 9th at 9:30am on EventKeeper. **July 24th – Art with Samantha Raiten at 11:00am. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, July 16th at 9:30am on EventKeeper. **July 31st – Jump for Joy with Joyce Oddo at 10:30am. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, July 23rd at 9:30am on EventKeeper. **The Jammers – Final Read-ToMe Club Show! The Summer Reading Club Festival is Wednesday, August 1, at 2:00pm. This is the Final Read-ToMe Club Event for children ages 2 ½-5 (not entering kindergarten in Fall 2018), with an adult caregiver. By Invitation Only! Your child can receive an invitation by completing the requirements of The Jammers Read-To-Me Club by Tuesday, July 31st, at 9:00pm. All children who finish the requirements of The Jammers Read-To-Me Club will receive a ticket for this special event.

The Rockers Summer Reading Club

The Rockers Summer Reading Club is for children entering Grades K–5 in Fall 2018. Registration is from Monday, June 18th at 9:30am through Tuesday, July 31st at 9:00pm. Non-residents can register beginning July 2nd, 2018 at 9:30am. Monday Storytimes for The Rockers Summer Reading Club –Mondays at 3:00pm for children entering Grades K and 1 in Fall 2018: June 25th, July 2nd, July 9th, July 16th, July 23rd and July 30th. No registration is necessary. First come, first served basis. Space is limited! Please arrive promptly! Book Discussions for children entering Grades 2-5 in Fall 2018 - Registration for all book discussions is in the Children’s Room only. Registration begins on Monday, June 18 at 9:30am. All book discussions are two hours long. Book discussion with be followed by a fun science program. Lunch Bunch – Second Grade Book Discussion – Thursday at 1:30pm. July 12th –My Weird School: Talent

Show Mix-Up, by Dan Gutman. Bring a brown bag lunch and discuss the book. A beverage and dessert will be provided! Please advise the Librarians of any food allergies. Page Turners – Third Grade Book Discussion – Wednesday at 1:30pm. July 11th – A Mouse Called Wolf by Dick King-Smith. Bring a brown bag lunch and discuss the book. A beverage and dessert will be provided! Please advise the Librarians of any food allergies. The Book Ends – Fourth and Fifth Grade Book Discussion – Thursday at 4:00pm. July 12th – The Talent Show by Dan Gutman. Bring a brown bag dinner and discuss the book. A beverage and dessert will be provided! Please advise the librarians of any food allergies.

Tuesday Afternoon Programs

Tuesday Afternoon Programs for children entering Grades K-5 in Fall 2018. Registration is online on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). Priority given to Garden City Public Library cardholders. Non-residents will be accommodated on a space available basis. **July 3rd – Yoga with Cindy Valentine at 12pm for children in Grades K-2 and 1pm for children in Grades 3-5. Bring a mat or towel. Registration required. Registration began Monday, June 25th, at 9:30am on EventKeeper. **July 10th– Science with Science Teacher Chris Buchman at 12:30pm for Grades K-2 and 2:00pm for Grades 3-5. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, July 2, at 9:30am on EventKeeper. **July 17th – Edible Xylophones with The Baking Coach at 1:00pm for children in Grades K-2 and 2:30pm for children in Grades 3-5. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, July 9, at 9:30am on EventKeeper. **July 24th – Art with Samantha Raiten: Rockin’ Drums for children in Grades K-2 at 12:00pm and Rain Stick Instruments for children in Grades 3-5 at 1:00pm Registration required. Registration begins Monday, July 16th, at 9:30am on EventKeeper. **July 31st - Whaling Museum of

Cold Spring Harbor: Turtle Tunes for Children in Grades K-2 at 1:00pm and Singin’ Swinging’ Sharks for children in Grades 3-5 at 2:30pm. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, July 23, at 9:30am on EventKeeper.

Final Reading Club Show!

The Summer Reading Club culminates with the **Summer Reading Club Festival** on Wednesday, August 1 at 2:00pm to be held downstairs in the Large Meeting Room. Attendance is by invitation only. Your child can receive an invitation by completing the requirements of The Jammers Read-To-Me Club and The Rockers Summer Reading Club by Tuesday, July 31st, at 9:00pm.

Tween Thursdays

These programs are for tweens in Grades 4, 5, 6, and 7. Unless noted otherwise, registration is on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org), with a Library Card. July 5th – Tween Chess at 4pm-5pm. Registration is required beginning June 20th at 9:30am. No instruction will be provided. **July 19th – Tween Book Discussions at 4pm-5pm. Come and discuss Restart by Gordon Korman. Registration is in the Children’s Room only, beginning June 18th at 9:30am. Registrants will receive a copy of the book to check out. Bring a brown bag dinner. A beverage and snack will be provided. **July 26th – Tween Quidditch Tournaments at 4pm-5pm. Registration is required and begins June 18th at 9:30am. Register for a team or Snitch. See flyer for additional details. **August 2nd – Tween Camp Half Blood Party at 4pm-5pm. Discuss the Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan. There will also be related activities. Snacks and a beverage will be provided. Registration begins July 24th at 9:30am. Please see our flyers in the Children’s Room, The Garden City Public Library Children’s Department’s Facebook page, or the Garden City Public Library’s website for additional details on all Children’s and Tween summer programs. **Funding for these programs has been provided by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

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Pool Hours

Please note that the Pool will have regular hours beginning Tuesday, June 26th. On Mondays, the Pool will be open 12-8pm. On Tuesday through Sunday, the Pool will be open 10am – 9pm. Any questions about the Pool, please call us at 465-4074.

Swim Lesson Update

If you haven’t signed up for your children’s swim lessons yet, now is the time. We have many openings for different levels of swimmers. Also, because many members have inquired about additional swim lessons for their children, you may now sign up for additional lessons. Lessons are $20 for 8 sessions. The session of swim lessons will take place June 26th. Please stop by the Pool Office to register your children, or call the Pool Office at 465-4074.

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Still Time to Register!

There is still time to register for a “Summer of Fun” at the Garden City Pool! More than just a standard municipal pool, our facility maintains a club like atmosphere with landscaped grounds, shaded structures and three separate pools, one of which is an interactive play pool for our younger members. Live music, special events, teens and tots story time, parties under the stars, movie nights, senior citizens days, swim lessons and more await members for the 2018 season! The Pool is great place to meet new people or just relax and enjoy. If you have any questions or want a personal tour of the facility please feel free to stop by between the hours of 11am and 8pm and one of our managers would be happy to show you around the complex. The Garden City Pool’s phone number is 516-483-1714.

Party Under the Stars

Join us for our first of three Party Under the Stars on Saturday, June 30th

from 6-10pm. Members and guests will enjoy music from the “Audio Replay Band”. There will also be a poolside cash bar and BBQ from D&J Refreshments. Don’t miss this fun Saturday night for the whole family. Family Fun Day 4th of July Don’t miss our annual Family Fun Day at the Garden City Pool this Monday, July 4th! The fun begins at 1pm with music from “Copy Cat” and games and activities for all ages! Family Fun Day is sponsored by our friends at the Garden City News. For more information on Village Pediatrics please visit, www.gcnews.com

Tuesday Movie Night!

Our 2018 NYU Winthrop Hospital Movie Series continues this week with Despicable Me 3. The movie will take place Tuesday, July 3rd at 8:30pm in the Picnic Area. Join us as a Gru meets his long-lost charming, cheerful, and more successful twin brother Dru who wants to team up with him for one last crimi-

Members can now sign up for our popular Early Bird Swim Club which takes place 6am – 8am. You can register at the Pool Office for an additional fee of $75. An EB pass will be issued upon registration and must be presented during EB hours to the lifeguard on duty.

Saturday Movie Night!

In response to our member survey last year, we are happy to announce a special Saturday Night Movie on Saturday, July 7th at 8:30pm. We will be showing The Greatest Showman, which stars Hugh Jackman and Zac Efron, and celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. (Admission is $2 for guests and $4 for guests of members)

Kid Programs for “Little Members”

& Crafts program taking place each Monday from 12:30 – 1:15pm in the Picnic Area beginning July 2nd. In addition, we are happy to announce the return of Teens & Tots Storytime. In cooperation with the Garden City Library Children’s Department, we will be offering Teens & Tots on Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm beginning July 3rd.

Pool Sponsorships

The Garden City Pool would like to thank our returning sponsors for the 2018 pool season: Huntington Learning Center, NYU Winthrop Hospital, College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors, Adelphi University, The Garden City News and La Bottega Italian Gourmet. If any business would like to become a sponsor at the Garden City Pool this season please contact Tom McGerty at 465-4074 for various sponsorship opportunities.

Stay Connected with the #GCPool

For the latest news, pictures, and information, please follow us on our Twitter account (@GCSWIMMINGPOOL) and on our Facebook page (Facebook.com/ gardencityswimmingpool). We are also happy to announce that we are now on INSTAGRAM. We invite everyone to follow us: @GCSWIMMINGPOOL

Future Events

June 30th – Party Under the Stars | 6 to 10pm | Music by Audio Replay Band July 2nd – Pool Enrichment Program Session 2 begins July 3rd – Movie Night: Despicable Me 3 | 8:30pm July 4th – Family Fun Day: Music by DJ Music Flex and games beginning at 1pm July 6th – Bingo and Mino Golf Glow Night | 7-9pm (additional fee for Mini Golf July 8th – Sunday @2: Entertainment by Jester Jim | 2pm

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VILLAGE SPORTS Summer Music On the Village Green

2018 Summer Adult Tennis Lessons

The Garden City Recreation Department will conduct evening tennis lessons for adults who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City at the Community Park Tennis Facility. The lessons will run for one hour each week in three sessions during July and August. The registrant has a choice of a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday class and a choice of time. There will be a maximum of four players per court. The dates and fees will be as follows: Session 1 – 4 weeks beginning July 9th Cost $130 Session 2 – 4 weeks beginning August 6th Cost $130 To register, please visit the Recreation’s Administrative Offices at 108 Rockaway Ave. Separate checks for each session please.

The best secret in town

Did you know that each of our neighbor hood parks runs a playground program every summer? Children entering 1st through 8th grades who are residents of the Village are invited to come to the park during the summer to find out what activities are taking place. Each park has its own “flavor” and “favorite” activities. The park directors and their staff run games, sports, tournaments, and arts and crafts activities during the day and into the evening. Trips are also run through the parks. These activities, except for the trips, are free to anyone attending. Registration is not necessary. A child may attend any day they choose. The children are supervised while in the park, but the children attending must be able to come and go to the park as they please or a parent or child care provider must be in attendance while the child participates. This program cannot be used as babysitting. When: Monday through Friday

beginning Monday, June 25th and ending Friday, August 10th. Where: Nassau Haven, Edgemere, Tullamore, Grove, and Hemlock Parks Time: Beginning 10am and running throughout the day; check your local park for posted schedules. This program is only as great as the children who attend. Please support our staff as they strive to create a great summer for the children.

Amusement Park Tickets Available

The Garden City Recreation Department will this year again be offering discount tickets to area amusement parks. Tickets can be purchased at the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Cash or check will be accepted for payment. These very popular discounted tickets are for: Gate Discounted Price Price Splish Splash Water Park 43.99 $37.00 Splish Splash - under 48 inches 33.99 $30.00 Six Flags Great Adventure And Safari (Jackson, NJ) 85.29 $41.45 Hershey Park – ages 9 – 54 67.80 $53.50 Hershey Park – ages 3 – 8 45.80 $41.50 Dorney Park – 48 inches or over 61.95 $45.00 Mountain Creek – Vernon, NJ 45.99 $35.00 Only cash or check will be accepted for payment.

Summer Camps Begin

Recreation and Parks Summer Camp Brochure is now available online and in our office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. We are offering old favorites as well as new ideas to satisfy your child’s interests this summer. Registration has begun for all programs! Our brochure has camps for residents from ages 2 (with a parent guardian) through 16! Sports, engineering, science, Legos, art, and filmmaking are just some of the many offerings we have each week! To see our brochure, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or download it from our website at www. gardencityrecreation.org.

Spring and Summer Registration for US Sports Institute

It’s not too early to start thinking about the summer! Our Recreation programs run by US Sports Institute are now online at www.ussportsinstitute.com. US Sports Institute runs a variety of sports and activity based programs during the spring and summer months for Garden City Recreation and Parks. There is something offered for children ages 2-15 including parent and me classes, soccer, tee ball, multi-sport, golf, lacrosse, field hockey. They are also holding a multi-

sport camp during the Spring Break for ages 5 – 12. So please go to their website to see our many offerings or to register.

Pee Wee Sports Sampler for 4- and 5-Year-Olds

Our very popular Rec. program will continue this summer in our neighborhood parks. In this four day program, your child will get a taste of a different sport each day as our Recreation staff takes them through some fun skills and drills. The group will then make an arts and crafts project to take home. Children ages 4-5 who are residents of the Village of Garden City are invited to register for this fun program! When: July 30 – August 2 - Edgemere Park August 6 – 9 - Grove Park Time: 2 – 3:15 p.m. Cost: $ 90

Recreation Department Camps for Grades 1-7

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: Week of June 25th - 28th Week of July 30th – August 2nd Where: St. Paul’s Field House Time: 9 -11:30am for children Fee: $ 125 Girls' Field Hockey Middle School Coach Bob Townsend has joined us to offer a field hockey camp for girls entering grades 3 – 7. This camp will teach the fundamentals of field hockey in a fun and relax setting. Girls will need to provide shin guards and a mouth piece and our Recreation Department will provide the sticks. Any girl interested in learning the sport is invited to attend. When: Week of July 16th – 19th Where: Community Park Turf Field Time: 3 to 5:30pm Boys and Girls Lacrosse Camp For Children entering 1st through 5th grades in September. Here is an opportunity for youngsters who are residents of the Village of Garden City to learn the techniques of catching, throwing, scooping, and shooting through fun drills. They will also learn the rules of the game by scrimmaging. This is a basic camp where no experience is necessary and equipment is provided. When: Week of July 9th - 12th Where: St. Paul’s field Time: 9 – 11:30am Fee: $ 125 Youth Baseball Camp

Our Department 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 in 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 16th - 19th Week of July 23rd - 26th Where: Community Park’s Baseball Fields Time: 9 – 11:30am Fee: $ 125 each week Girls' Softball Camp for Grades 3- 7 Our softball camp will teach young aspiring players entering grades 3 through 7 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 23rd - 26th Time: 3 – 5:30pm Where: Community Park Softball Fields Cost: $ 125 Yoga for Youngsters The Recreation Department’s certified yoga instructor will offer yoga classes for boys and girls who are residents of the Village of Garden City in grades 1 -7. Children attending this program will learn movements, postures, and breathing techniques which will help with relaxation, self awareness, and fitness. When: Week of August 6th -9th Where: St. Paul’s Center Time: 9 – 10am entering grades 1 - 3 10:15 – 11:30am entering grades 4 - 7 Fee: $ 90 Nature Adventures: Explore the Living Things Around Us Our Recreation Department and the Garden City Bird Sanctuary are joint venturing to offer a program experience “Nature Adventures”. Children ages six to nine invited to spend the morning at the Garden City Bird Sanctuary learning about how they can work hand in hand with nature. This one week, two hour program will meet at Nassau Haven Park and then move into the Sanctuary, with walks, crafts, and take homes for each child involved. When: Week of July 23rd – 26th for ages 6 - 9 Where: Garden City Bird Sanctuary Time: 10am to noon Fee: $ 80

Mad Science 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 - 6 are encouraged to attend. The topics and details for each camp are listed below. For any Science Camp, all checks should be made payable directly to “Mad Science of Long Island”. You can also register online by vising www.madscieneLI.com For all weeks: Where: St. Paul’s Center Time: 9am to 12pm Fee: $225, checks only made payable to Mad Science of LI July 23rd - 26th Topic: NASA Science Explorers, Entering Grades 1 – 5 Discover the frontiers of space as campers explore our Earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of the solar system! Comets, planets, stars, and more are all waiting to be discovered in the camp! July 30th – August 2nd Topic: Robotics Lab ***NEW Entering Grades 2 - 5 Explore the fields of robotics and chemistry in this incredible handson camp! Learn the incredible things robots can do with the help of simple machines. Perform chemistry experiments while learning the difference between physical and chemical change. Campers take home awesome daily science projects and complete a robot throughout the week! Material fee to be paid the first day of class- $25 August 6th - 9th Topic: Science in Motion Entering Grades 1 – 5 Science and engineering go hand in hand as we discover what machines and nature have in common. Every day the campers will take home a project related to this interesting topic! August 20th – 23rd Topic: Brixology ***NEW Entering Grades 2 - 6 Step into the shoes of an engineer! Using LEGO® bricks, campers take part in fun, physically active games based on daily themes, and build different engineering-themed projects each day. They will explore engineering fields, and participate in collaborative challenges to solve real-world problems, while using critical thinking, cooperation and creative problem-solving skills to test and improve creations. Takehome projects will be given daily to reinforce each concept.

Engineering Camp for 8-12 Year Olds

At each Engineering for Kids camp, your camper will be provided a funfilled and activity-packed day! To begin the week, campers are introduced to the engineering design process, where they then progress through each day’s chal-

lenge by engaging in hands-on building activities, relevant games, and team building activities, keeping to each core engineering theme. Time: Half Day: 9am to noon (Morning) OR 1 to 4pm (Afternoon) Full Day: 9 am to 4 pm Price: $225 for Half Day, $450 for Full Day Where: Community Park Tennis Hut For Ages 8 - 12 Week of July 2nd – 6th (No camp on Tuesday, July 4th) Morning - Minecraft: Traveling into the Future Join us in an apocalyptic future, one where the earth has been ravaged by a series of natural disasters. Each day, students rely on the engineering design process to solve a series of challenges such as building a city on a series of islands, escaping from a bunker on Mt. Everest, and even building a rocket to land on the moon! Through application of engineering principles, students solve numerous challenges as they make their virtual world of Minecraft a safe place for humanity once again. Afternoon - Robotics Engineering: Robotics 101 This program is designed to introduce students to the world of not only building, but also programming basic robots using LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education EV3 sets. Throughout this camp, students will use mathematical concepts, engineering principles to brainstorm, plan, test and modify sequences of instructions to accomplish a specific task. Students will also learn the sequence of communication between the robot, and the programmer by collecting and analyzing data using the robot's sensors. PLEASE NOTE: Students do not get to take home the LEGO® projects. Week of July 16th - 19th Morning - What’s in the box? Computer Building with Raspberry Pi! The computer that prepares kids for a lifetime of building technology! As kids build Piper and progress through the games, they develop both technical skills and approaches that lead to inventive solutions. Engineering For Kids will coach you through this learning system, which teaches kids engineering and programming through a combination of engaging storyline, physical building, and Raspberry Pi Edition of Minecraft. Afternoon - Robotics Engineering: daVinci’s designs During the daVinci’s Designs robotics course, students will use LEGO® MINDSTORMS® to find viable solutions to some of the same challenges that Leonardo daVinci was once faced with. These “ancient” real-word problems include making a mobile bridge, the perfect siege machine, and yes, even

creating a masterpiece of art like the Mona Lisa. Week of July 23rd – 26th Morning - 3D Printing: Superheroes to the Rescue 3D printers are one of the most widely applicable and fun inventions on the tech scene today! In 3D Printing: Superheroes To The Rescue, we will explore the basic concepts of 3D printing and computer-aided design, or CAD, to design and create our very own 3D printed superhero! Students will take their hand drawn design and learn how to extrude it into a 3D model that can then be modified to be printed in 3D. Afternoon - Electronic Game Design: Marvel Masters Invasion! Video games are everywhere and in almost every form you can imagine! Students will create our own version of a marvel like superhero game to defeat an unprecedented threat to Earth! We will use the Engineering Design Process to create a storyboard to outline the rules of play and characters for our game. Then, we will use Clickteam Fusion 2.5® to bring our storyboard to life with programming. At the end of the class, everyone takes home a working Windows-compatible game (Clickteam Fusion 2.5® does not support Mac or Android operating systems). Week of August 6th – 9th Morning - Roblox Entreprenuer Roblox offers students the opportunity to actively engage in the creative process and learn fundamental coding, design, and entrepreneurial skills that will give them the confidence to excel in school and beyond. Using Roblox studio, creation tools and educational content can be used to teach skills as stand alone subjects or integrated across multidisciplinary programs. Afternoon - Design the Future What does the future look like? Join us as we embark on an odyssey to explore the future of transportation, manufacturing and structural. Let’s take a look at the innovations of today and apply them to create the designs of tomorrow as we explore ways to harness clean energy and house a growing human population. Become an engineer and help Design the Future! Week of August 13th – 16th Morning - App Builder: Build an App in a Zap! In an instructor led setting using the Bitsbox learning system, students will be introduced to and use computer scienceconcepts to create various crazy and fun app coding projects. Afternoon - Momentum Madness: Extreme Machines Zero to sixty in two seconds?! How fast can an object go without compro-

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mising safety? In this hands on engineering camp students will work with their Pit Crew to design and build machines, such as dragsters and rollercoasters, which should able to withstand astonishing speeds. Fasten your seat belt, the race has begun!

Incrediflix Filmmaking Camps for Ages 7-13

Incrediflix is back! This very popular filmmaking 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 Fee: $150 for each ½ day session, or $290 if you register for both sessions in the same week, bring your lunch, stay for two classes Our topics are: Week of July 9- 12 Animation Flix 9:00am-12:00pm Bring everyday objects to life using the magic of stop-motion! Create multiple stop motion movies using everything from toy cars to white boards. It's the ultimate arts and crafts camp where you create, direct, and film your movies in age-appropriate groups. Minecraft Movie Flix 1:00pm-4:00pm Turn the video game into an exciting Minecraft stop-motion movie! Working in age-appropriate groups, bring Steve, the creepers, and more to life, as you write, storyboard, shoot, and add voiceovers to your favorite characters. Week of July 30 - August 2 Live Action Flix 9:00 – 12:00 pm Go through the Hollywood process of filmmaking, as we guide you through “Action” to “That’s a wrap”! Work in groups to brainstorm, location scout, bring in props/costumes, act, and direct in a collaborative movie that will be fun for the entire audience. Lego Flix 1:00pm- 4pm We know you love Legos and can create incredible Lego worlds. Now it’s time to bring those worlds to life in Lego Stop-Motion Animated Flix! We provide the Legos, and you provide your imagination. Students will create a Lego set with Lego characters for a movie they storyboard, write, shoot, and voice-over in age-appropriate groups.

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Coffee & Tea by the Book Garden City Public Library Wednesday, July 18th @ 9:30am In-Person Registration Tuesday, June 19th @ 9:30am In person registration for Garden City Library cardholders began on Tuesday, June 19th at the Reference Desk of the Library for the next Coffee & Tea by the Book discussion. The program will be held on Wednesday, July 18th on the Lower Level at 9:30am sharp. Librarians Laura Flanagan and Ann Garnett will moderate a discussion of Love and Ruin by Paula McLain, GC-CHERRY 1-8on Page - 06-21-18.qxp_Layout which centers 20th-century war cor- 1

respondent Martha Gellhorn and her marriage to Ernest Hemingway. You can pick up a copy of the book Love and Ruin when you register at the Reference Desk. Copies of The Paris Wife, also by Paula McLain, will also be available at the Reference Desk for those who have not read it or would like to re-read it. You are welcome to bring your own coffee or tea. In person registration on June 19th is limited to Garden City Public Library cardholders. Non Garden City residents may register beginning July 11th if space is 6/21/18 2:46 PM Page 1 available.

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Sun, July 1st | 12:00 – 2:00pm 143 Kensington Rd, Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3014073. $1,499,000.

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Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3030309. $749,500.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3026166. $825,000.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# P1316725. $859,000.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3034693. $885,000.

Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3029860. $899,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2996588. $910,000.

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3027026. $975,000.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3034065. $979,000.

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3039812. $999,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3028920. $1,049,000.

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Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3031377. $1,099,000.

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Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3025772. $1,149,000.

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Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3027111. $1,185,000.

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Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3009965. $1,395,000.

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Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3034878. $1,399,000.

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Out of Town Listings Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3016811. $2,495,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.555-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3031031. $2,999,000.

Garden City, NY 8-bedroom, 4.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3031581. $4,175,000.

Bellerose, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #26. MLS# 3031124. $635,000.

Floral Park, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #22. MLS# 3034633. $675,000.

Long Beach, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #28. MLS# 3020216. $899,000.

Sat, June 30th | 12:00 – 2:00pm 574 Chestnut Lane, East Meadow, NY 5-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #3. MLS# 3042616. $799,000.

Roslyn, NY SD #3. MLS# 3022054. $2,099,000.

Condos/ Co-Ops Manhasset, NY 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #6. MLS# 3025533. $2,850,000.

Forest Hills, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #28. MLS# 3031847. $2,398,000.

The Wyndham Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3020167. $450,000.

100 Hilton Ave, Unit 410 Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3034870. $2,900,000.

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