The Garden City News (6/30/23)

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In his update to the Village of Garden City Board of Trustees, at their meeting on Thursday June 15, Garden City Fire Department Chief Matthew Pearn explained some of the dangers of people using fireworks at home, often purchased out of state.

“I would like to provide safety tips for our residents with the Fourth of July approaching. Fireworks account for over 19,000 fires annually in the U.S. PLEASE - we encourage all residents to take care, and do not utilize fireworks at the home. Please go to a show whether it’s at one thrown by Nassau County or a private show. PLEASE do not utilize fireworks or sparklers at home. The highest range of injuries suffered by burns are for children ages 10 to 14, predominantly through sparklers. So please do not utilize fireworks over the holiday weekend, do not use fireworks and sparklers at home,” Chief Pearn stated.

He advised that for families looking to have a home celebration with the children, the best options are glow sticks, noise makers and other party items.

Photo by Ed Rotondo

Garden City’s many sports teams are celebrated in the Garden City News’ Sports Wrapup section inside this week’s issue. Above, the seniors of the Garden City High School Varsity Baseball Team.

Board approves water system maintenance, parks equipment

BY RIKKI MASSAND

At its meeting on Thursday, June 15, the Village Board of Trustees approved professional services items related to the municipal water system operations, including for the SCADA system and well controls, water quality testing services and the maintenance of key water equip-

ment.

The board approved the renewal of a village contract with Hach, Inc. of Colorado, for $45,707, to perform semi-annual maintenance on the municipal water system’s chlorine analyzer, pH probe and nitrate analyzer. Hach will calibrate the analyzers, monitor them twice a year, and respond to emergencies when the equipment needs

an adjustment.

Garden City Superintendent of Public Works John Borroni said, “Hach provides maintenance and support for all chemical analyzers and for pH probes in our municipal water system. The equipment they provide is proprietary and only Hach can work on it.”

The scope of work was

See page 38

Following the advice, Trustee Bruce Torino offered remarks sup-

See page 38

BY RIKKI MASSAND

Trustee Michele Harrington attended the Village Traffic Commission preceding the regular Board of Trustees’ meeting on Thursday June 15, and explained her concerns for Canada geese and other wildlife that can be in the midst of intense traffic situations in the village.

Chairperson of the Traffic Commission Trustee Charles Kelly said Trustee Harrington sent him around 10 options for signs that would identify geese crossings, including with the animal picture/outline, however none may be approved by the state for use on the village’s roadways.

See page 39

Traffic Comm considering geese crossing signage

In this week’s issue we feature our annual Sports Wrapup section, which is a salute to our hometown athletes. We hope you enjoy seeing all of the team photos and thanks to those who contributed material for the issue.

While working on this year’s section, we reviewed several issues from prior years. As those were the Covid years, sports schedules were very abbreviated. We didn’t even run the section in 2020.

We are thankful that things are largely back to normal and that the kids can enjoy their sports teams again.

As we head into the Fourth of July holiday week, please keep in mind

the warnings of the Garden City Fire Department about the dangers of fireworks.

Every year people are seriously injured when they ignite fireworks and something goes wrong. It’s not worth a lifetime of pain - leave the fireworks to the professionals.

The Garden City News’ office will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th so our staff can enjoy the day with their families.

If you would like to place a classified ad the deadline is Monday at noon for the holiday week. All other deadlines are normal (Wednesday at noon for display advertising and news material.)

Do you have a service to advertise?

Our Service Directory is sure to bring results. Call 294-8900 for rates and information.

The Baymack Team

Completely transparent

To the Editor:

I write to reassure all residents that I will always be completely transparent with you on St. Paul’s matters as well as all other Village matters. Nothing is more important than honesty when representing residents. I have tried to be clear in my last two Mayor’s Columns about the Board of Trustees’ requests for clarification relating to the Westerman report, and suggest you continue to follow my Mayor’s Column where I will provide updates.

Why We Have Questions

To the chairs of subcommittees on the Mayor’s Committee on St. Paul’s: my intent is NOT to obstruct your efforts. Rather, my intent is to make sure residents are provided with clear and accurate information about what could be the largest capital project ever undertaken by the Village. I will not be deterred by personal attacks. The email correspondence regarding the need for clarification relating to the Westerman report is on the Village website.

Committed Board of Trustees

Your Board of Trustees is united in our commitment to bringing the community to a decision on the St. Paul’s Main Building, and we are a Board that respects the different opinions of all residents. The Board of Trustees includes two members of the prior Mayor’s Committee on St. Paul’s. This Board is not working for any particular outcome for the St. Paul’s Main Building. We are working to bring this chapter of dissent to an end. Our goal is a decision on the future of the St. Paul’s Main Building.

All Garden City residents will have the opportunity to voice their opinions before year end. The Board expects this will be accomplished through a vote or a survey. Strong feelings are expected as members of our community have been arguing over the Main Building at St. Paul’s for decades, and it is our hope that we can all agree to respect the opinions of other residents. Open discussion often leads to the best solutions. One thing we all agree on is that the time to

make a decision on the St. Paul’s Main Building is now.

Was Report Finalized and Does it Matter?

Some residents may have been confused by the references to the “final” report, and to address that, I will let you know that it was not until after the Board of Trustees meeting on April 3, 2023 that I learned Cosmo Veneziale had attempted to finalize the Westerman Report on his last day in office and against my request to our Village staff that we wait for the new BOT to discuss this matter. I felt it was important that the questions raised by members of the Board of Trustees were addressed before the report became final. Frankly, this detail is immaterial, and I was not making much of it since I have been advised by counsel that there is no legal significance to a Mayor “finalizing” a report.

Some Other Things They Got Wrong Last Week

• When I first spoke to Lloyd Westerman, I asked whether he had a prior relationship with the Mayor or any members of the Mayor’s Committee. I think that was fair, and the statement in last week’s letter that I made an accusation is just not true. I asked the question, and it was appropriate to do so.

• The Board of Trustees is simply looking for clarification in the report we would like to be able to rely upon, and we are not looking to change any professional opinion. It was my impression and the impression of every other resident I have spoken to that we would be getting a cost estimate on the plans prepared by a resident who had volunteered so much of his time to prepare detailed plans on adaptive reuse. Those plans were frequently displayed in Village Hall and at other meetings.

• As far as a suggestion that I am coming up with a “worst case scenario” and spreading that in the Mayor’s Column, the worst case scenario question was actually prepared by anoth-

A year of the Traffic Commission

GCPD: Fourth of July DWI crackdown

BY CHARLES P. KELLY

AND LAWRENCE MARCIANO, VILLAGE TRUSTEES AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION

Location, location, location. A blessing for realtors. But, the bane of the Traffic Commission’s existence. Garden City’s central location in a county of one million people with the headquarters for the County Police and both the Supreme Court and, soon, the Family Court, and with Roosevelt Field, the village is a target for traffic. We are Village Trustees and the senior members of the Traffic Commission in Garden City having now completed a full year. Although pedestrian safety and traffic safety are key objectives of all residents, a resident is typically focused on the street they live on, nearby roads and the roads they use often. In contrast, the Traffic Commission must consider the safety of all pedestrians and all roads. Right now, the Village is starting a transitional year for traffic calming and traffic safety as we begin to implement the recommendations contained in the three recent traffic studies discussed below and

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take up the results of the soon to be completed Stewart Avenue Study. As we do so, we will continue our practice of visiting each residents home likely to be impacted by contemplated traffic changes to determine their views on the proposal for their street. The following article summarizes where we are in addressing the challenging traffic issues in the Village:

I. Traffic Calming Studies & Devices

In furtherance of its obligation, the Traffic Commission has been working with three traffic calming studies (Cathedral Road Diet; Numbered Streets; Satellite Study) which are in various states of completion. The Cathedral Road Diet is in the final stages of completion with discussions between the Village and the County ongoing. The Satellite Study has recently been completed and implementation is expected to commence in the fall. However, the recommendations in the Numbered Streets Study have already begun to be implemented. Significant changes are in place, or

In a joint effort to stop impaired driving, prevent injuries and save lives, the Garden City Police Department, along with various other Police Departments throughout Nassau County, will be participating in the 2023 July 4th DWI Crackdown Enforcement Initiative targeting Intoxicated and Drugged Drivers. The Nassau County Traffic Safety STOP DWI Program, the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) and the New York State STOP DWI Coordinators Association are funding the Fourth of July initiative.

This American holiday is also one of the deadliest holidays of the year due to alcohol related crashes. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA), “Every day, about 37 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes, that’s one

person every 39 minutes. In 2021, 13,384 people died in alcohol-related driving crashes, a 14% increase from 2020. These deaths were all preventable”.

Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson states, “During this initiative, July 1, 2023, through July 5, 2023, Police Officers will be assigned to monitor the Village’s roadways, strictly enforcing all DWI laws.”

The Garden City Police Department reminds everyone that they can download the New York State STOP-DWI Foundation “Have a Plan” mobile phone app, which is available via Apple or Google Play. The app enables New Yorkers to locate and call a taxi or rideshare service and program a designated driver list. It also provides information on DWI laws and penalties and how to report a suspected impaired driver.

Sanitation collections

There will be normal sanitation collections during the week which includes July 4th. See page 18

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52 Maxwell Road

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Center hall ranch-style home offers the perfect blend of comfort and open floor plan. With 3 roomy bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, this spacious home provides ample room for your family’s needs.

• Grand formal living room, radiating with natural light

• Formal dining room adjacent to the Eat in Kitchen w/sliders to paved patio

• Eat-in kitchen offers cream, clean-lined cabinetry, Corian counters and high-end appliances (Sub-Zero, Bosch, and Thermador)

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• Family room, that is the heart of the home, has vaulted ceilings and a wood burning fireplace framed by floor to ceiling cream toned brick work. Access to the yard provided here as well.

• Enormous basement with lots of storage space, laundry room, utilities, and recreation room.

• Ideally located close to school, parks, shopping, LIRR, hospital and parkways with Garden City schools and all the amenities the village has to offer.

Offered at $1,049,000

Call 516-865-2448 for a private showing

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Licensed RE Salesperson, CBR

Mobile: 516.865.2448

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The Number One

Welcome To Your Dream Home!

This stunning, Tudor style residence is perched high on a hill, offering breathtaking views of a prestigious golf course. The perfect blend of luxury and comfort, this property is sure to impress even the most discerning buyers.

This home has a grand foyer, beautiful woodwork, and sweeping staircase. The spacious living room’s large windows provide panoramic golf course views. Cozy up to the fireplace on chilly evenings.

The main floor has a formal dining room which is perfect for hosting dinner parties, a gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances and ample counter space. Also on the main level is a breakfast nook, private study with built-in bookshelves and convenient laundry room.

Upstairs, the primary suite has walk-in closets and a luxury en suite bath. The second level also includes three additional bedrooms, two full bathrooms, plus a bonus room.

Offered at $2,395,000

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In

The Kordes K orner

John Ellis Kordes

PhotograPhy history

This is the first commercial building built in Garden City dating back to 1874. When first built it only had two stories and no columns. Later a third floor and columns were added. I took this photo in February of 1993 when the Hubbell Klapper Real Estate office was still there on the corner. It had opened in 1919 at that location when the Village incorporated and was the first private real estate office in the Village.

To the right of this building is another commercial building built a year later in 1875. Today, these two buildings are two of the oldest structures left in the village - dating to just 10 years after the Civil War!

2023 Nassau Library Tour

Nassau

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

Open to all ages, this self-paced journey takes place June 12–August 12. Prizes are earned for visiting 5, 15, 30, and 50 of the participating public libraries in Nassau County. Anyone who visits all 58 locations will also be entered to

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

For the list of participating libraries and more information, visit tour.nassaulibrary.org. Grab your map and get ready to hit the road!

The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment and Gift Shop

BY MELISSA JAEGER

Special holiday hours: CLOSED on Saturday, July 1st, Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th. We figured you’ll all be at the beach, the pool or at barbecues – and so will we. We will re-open for business as usual on Wednesday, July 5th.

We do have plenty of other items to help you celebrate the holiday and to set a festive table for your company

• American flags (with embroidered stars) – standard three-by-five-foot size

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

• Cocktail (& dinner) napkins with a variety of summery themes. We’ve even packaged a few for you to gift to your hostess!

• Laminated placemats with nautical and beach themes

• Mini flags to decorate your table or your backyard

• Stars & Stripes garden flags and stakes

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

But these items aren’t just for the holiday. They’re great for entertaining all summer long.

Looking for inspiration for my article, I found that today is National Drive your Corvette to Work Day. That doesn’t work for me since I don’t own one. But tomorrow is National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day. Now THAT, I can sink my teeth into. (LOL!) While it was invented by the Greeks in the 5th century, vanilla ice cream was first documented in the 1780s when Thomas Jefferson wrote down his recipe. When my son was young, we’d make ice cream together — strawberry was our first attempt and then later we tried mint ice cream, using the Girl Scout Thin Mints cookies! Over 1,000 flavors currently exist, including some as strange as avocado, licorice, garlic, and bacon. I’d be willing to try bacon ice cream. For the most part, though, I’m a purist and love anything with chocolate. What about you?

Come to the Shop and check out our Waterford parfait glasses if you want to serve up your ice cream in style. We also have cool teal colored sundae glasses that resemble a waffle cone. And we certainly have plenty of small dishes to serve a single scoop — with maybe a side of berries. Whatever way you do it, remember the old saying, “I scream, you scream, we all scream or ice cream!”

About Us

• The Exchange Consignment Shop is housed in The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) Museum on 109 Eleventh Street (in the base -

ment of the building).

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

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

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

Consigning

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Check out our new paint job! Thanks to your generous support, Old World Quality is working to repair and re-paint the back of the Museum and will soon start working on the last side of the house! We remain open throughout this process and precautions are taken to protect customers entering the Shop.

The shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street.

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

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

FOR SENIORS fyi

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

Garden City Recreation and Parks

2023 Summer Gazebo Concerts

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

• July 13: Radio Flashback –The Best of Styx, Boston, Meatloaf, Doobie Brothers, Foreigner and ELO!

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

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

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

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

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

Concerts are held rain or shine. In

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

Exercise Schedule at the Senior Center

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

Mondays

Chair Exercise with Felicia at 10 a.m.

Tuesdays

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

Wednesdays

Chair Exercise with Felicia at 10 a.m.

Thursdays

Yoga with Maggie at 11:15 a.m.; Chi Kung with Andrea at 1:15 p.m.nominal charge

Fridays

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

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

Seniors Duplicate Bridge Results

On June 26, members of the Monday Night Seniors Duplicate Bridge Club held their annual spring party, followed by six tables of duplicate bridge. Winners were:

North/South:

1st Place: Liz Tetro & Carol Cook

2nd Place: Mickey Norton & Athena Philippides

East/West:

1st Place: Peggy Burns & Iris Sackstein

2nd Place: Carolyn & Rudy Kaiser

Note: No bridge next Monday evening July 3. Sr Center Closed

JULY 4TH WEEKEND! BBQ HEADQUARTERS!

Assorted Sliders

(Plain, Cheese, Bacon-Cheese)

Pulled Pork/Chicken Sliders

Edamame Salad

Fresh Corn Salad

Orzo Pasta with Grilled Veggies

Assorted Kabobs (Sirloin, Lamb, Chicken)

Fresh Mozz with Jumbo Beefsteak Tomato

Lean Sirloin Burgers

Dry Aged Porterhouse Burgers

Prime Tomahawk Ribeyes

Prime Aged Porterhouse

Dry Aged Bone-in Sirloin Steaks

Prime Aged Shell Steaks

Fresh Blue Fin Tuna

Plastic condiment bottles on left (ketchup, mayo, mustard) are #1 and #2 - they’re recyclable. Glass condiment bottles on the right are also recyclable.

Fresh Atlantic Swordfish 516-747-1422

Garden City Real Estate Market Information

202 Wellington Road

RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN GARDEN CITY

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

Mortgage Rates this week from www.nerdwallet.com

Long Island Sales Data From One Key MLS

107 Huntington Road

Date: 6/27/2023

Date: 6/27/2023

Sold price: $1,631,000

5 bedrooms, 3 full baths

Architectural style: Colonial

Annual Taxes: $22,344

Lot Size: .21

MLS number: 3466395

The Seller’s Team: Monica Kiely and Sharon Redmond, Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates

The Buyer’s Team: Cheryl Adams and Mary Weille, Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates

This recently, fully renovated 5 bedroom, 3 Full bath Colonial in the Estates Section of Garden City has it all! This open concept home features gleaming hardwood floors, warm natural light and top of the line finishes and products that provide the utmost in luxury and functionality. The gourmet kitchen features Quartzite island and countertops, 2 Wolf wall ovens, Wolf electric induction cook top, Bosch dishwasher, Subzero refrigerator/freezer, built in microwave, and built in espresso/coffee maker. Enjoy eating at the Island, or in the adjacent open dining area. The Living Room features a stacked stone wood burning fireplace, and Family Room sliding doors lead to a lovely bluestone patio and a professionally landscaped rear yard. The first floor also has a large office/ bedroom, a full bath, and an additional bedroom. The second floor features an expansive master suite complete with en suite bath and a separate dressing/closet area. A Full Hall Bath, 2 additional Bedrooms, and storage room complete this floor. 3 zone gas heat, CAC, IGS, 2 Car Attached Garage, 90 x 100 property.

Sold price: $1,205,000

3 bedrooms, 2 full baths

Architectural Style: Colonial

Annual taxes: $20,400

Lot size: .14 acre

MLS number: 3463097

The Seller’s Team: Jennifer Sullivan and Ryan Mullins, Compass Greater NY

The Buyer’s Team: Alexandra Parisi, Compass Greater NY

Totally renovated 3 bedroom, 2 full bath beautiful Colonial situated in the charming Mott section of Garden City. Open living spaces greet you as you enter and the floorplan flows wonderfully with lots of new windows and new French doors that allow for easy indoor/ outdoor enjoyment. The main level features a spacious living room with wood burning fireplace, a formal dining room with wainscoting, a spacious and open new kitchen with center island, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, pantry, a mudroom with separate entrance and a family room with gas fireplace, high ceilings, wall of windows and doors that open to new patio and private backyard. Upstairs you will discover the large primary bedroom, new hallway bathroom with glass shower and tub and 2 additional guest bedrooms. Additional highlights include: basement with recreation room, utilities & separate laundry room, new boiler, new roof & gutters, new patio, new driveway, new walkways. Premiere location close to neighborhood park and schools. This is a must see!

33 Vassar Street

Date: 6/29/2023

Sold price: $1,023,000 3 beds, 2 full baths

Architectural Style: Ranch

Annual taxes: $17,236

Lot size: .18

MLS number: 3470582

The Seller’s Team: Marisa Filardo, Douglas Elliman Real Estate

The Buyer’s Team: Sharon Redmond and Monica Kiely, Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates

Welcome to the Village of Garden City with its tree lined streets offering a wonderful lifestyle from the private pool & tennis courts, too the many restaurants and shops as well as the commute to the city via the LIRR located within minutes from this home. This ranch , set on 80x100 property, features a brightly redone kitchen, large living room with wood burning fireplace, and dining area, along with a primary ensuite with his and her closets and private bath, 2 additional large bedrooms and full bath. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout. The finished basement offers recreation space, office, laundry, utilities and storage. This South facing home is filled with natural light in every room. Attached 1 car garage and private driveway.

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

This informational page is sponsored by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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

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

Katarzyna “Katrina” Kamer: M 917.548.7106

Catherine Gerspach: M 516.238.3771

Garden City | 336 Brompton Road | $899,999

3 BR, 3 BA | Web# 3487050

Brian Pryke: M 516.286.8536

Erin Fleischmann: M 516.864.1977

Garden City | 165 Brompton Road South | $649,000

4 BR, 1 BA, 1 Half BA | Web# 3487032

Joseph Nicoletti: M 516.413.0084

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

3 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3470104

Katarzyna “Katrina” Kamer: M 917.548.7106

Catherine Gerspach: M 516.238.2771

Under Contract | Garden City | $889,000

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

Jennifer Davan: M 917.854.2099

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

4 BR, 3 BA | Web# 3465060

Jane Romanowski: M 516.456.7436

$481,225

2 BR, 1 BA Co-Op | Web# 3454804

Erin Fleischmann: M 516.864.1977

Rotary hosts scholarship recipients at gala luncheon

Last Tuesday, June 27, at Mineola’s Davenport Press, Mineola-Garden City Rotary hosted three graduates from both Garden City and Mineola High Schools, each of whom received scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to be allocated towards their college needs. In addition to the Rotary scholarships, Rotary hosted the Garden City Foundation’s business scholarship recipient.

A highlight of the lunch meeting was the induction of Rotary Co-President Diana O’Neill. Diana will serve the next term along with Meg Norris who will serve a 2nd term.

Members and guests gathered to

celebrate scholarship recipients Gavin Burnes, Garden City High School graduate and Natalie Laszsewski, Mineola High School graduate. Both Natalie and Gavin had achieved high marks in community service and had excelled in academics as well, criteria for these awards.

Lauren Persaud had been selected by Garden City High School’s business teachers as the recipient of the Garden City Foundation’s “Althea Robinson Excellence in Business Education Scholarship” for her superior achievements on the area of business.

The Mineola - Garden City Rotary Club

Thursday July 6, 2023 at 6 p.m.

Celebrating Diana O’Neill Dr. Peter O’Neill

Recipients of Rotary’s 2023 Community

Service Award

51 Salisbury Ave., Garden City NY 11530

$125 per person

For reservations please email Meg Norris at editor@gcnews.com

Althea Robinson, Evan Persaud, Lauren Persaud, Garden City Foundation business scholarship recipient with Vake Persaud, Lauren’s dad.

Tom and Missy and Gavin Burns, Garden City High School Rotary scholarship recipient with Rotary president Meg Norris.

Gavin Burnes, Garden City Rotary scholarship recipient; Meg Norris, Rotary President and Natalie Laszsewski, Mineola Rotary scholarship recipient.

Althea Robinson with Lauren Persaud, “Althea Robinson Excellence in Business Education Scholarship” recipient.

Diana O’Neill, newly inducted Rotary co-president receives flowers from Meg Norris on behalf of Mineola-Garden City Rotary.

Rotary President Meg Norris with Natalie Laszsewski, Mineola scholarship recipient and Mrs. Laszsewski.

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Estates POA announces new officer, directors

At the annual meeting of the Estates Property Owners’ Association held on June 20, the following officers were announced:

• Co-Presidents – Richard Catalano and Michael Daab

• Vice President – Eileen Read

Rich Catalano previously served as Vice President. Michael Daab will continue to serve as Secretary and Debbie Sweeney as Treasurer.

The following residents were appointed to the Board of Directors to serve three-year terms:

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• Christine DalmazioSaponieri

• Kerriann Patton-Gambino

• Tricia Carine-Scarlata

• Dr. Louise Hess

The following Estates residents will be continuing as Directors: Richard Catalano, John Chiara, Michael Daab, Kristin Griffin, Michele Harrington (who also serves as a Village Trustee), Gary Limoncelli, Michael Maguire, Eileen Read, John Reilly, Daniel Rothschild, and Debbie Sweeney.

The Board of Directors wishes to

express its deepest appreciation to Jeff Minett who resigned from the Board after his many extraordinary years of service to the Estates POA and the Village. Jeff and Nancy Minett will be moving to Massachusetts this fall and will be very much missed.

The core mission of the four POAs is to promote resident engagement to enhance the quality of life of all residents of Garden City. Plans for the Estates POA in 2023–2024 include a new website, more joint POA meetings to address important issues facing our village such as St. Paul’s and the proposed casino at the Nassau Coliseum, more social events like our recent “Drawings and Drinks” held with the Garden City Historical Society, and an expanded Student Ambassador program.

To learn more about the Estates POA, please visit (www.gcestates. org), and on Facebook (facebook. com/gcestates). If you are a resident of the Estates and not yet a member, please visit tinyurl.com/5n79kpke to join up. Annual dues are only $20 per year per family ($15 for seniors).

This updated three-bedroom corner duplex, a Wyndham country kitchen model, boasts 2644 sqft of living space. The first floor offers an open-concept living/dining room, a bedroom/office with custom closets and renovated bath, and a brick patio with a garden. The second floor has a primary suite with custom closets, and renovated primary bath, a third bedroom with custom closet space and renovated en suite, and a laundry room. Amenities include 24 hour concierge, doorman, valet parking, two garage parking spots, an indoor heated pool, spa, workout club, outdoor BBQ area, walking paths, and landscaped grounds. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and the LIRR.

Laura Carroll is a licensed real estate salesperson affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws.

A year of the Traffic Commission

underway, arising out of the Numbered Streets Study including speed humps on 4th street between Hilton and Franklin Avenue, Seventh Street crosswalks improvements and proposed restriping of First Street from Sunset Lane to Rockaway Avenue together with a crosswalk from First Street to community park. The first priority for traffic calming devices is school areas and roads with many school bus stops. Presently under consideration by DPW are (1) bump outs and chokers at Stratford School as shown on the satellite study; (2) speed humps or raised crosswalks at Homestead School; (3) raised crosswalks at Hemlock School (Bayberry Avenue) and Locust School (Boylston Street) and (4) Stewart School (Huntington and Clinton Road). Of course, traffic calming studies and their implementation is only a small part of the work the TC has been doing this past year.

II. Cut Through Traffic

Because of the village’s location, cut through traffic is a significant problem. Based on the Satellite Study, we are now looking at Tanners Pond Road, North Avenue, First Street, Meadow Street and Wetherill Road which are all impacted by cut through traffic and whether traffic calming devices are possible on any of those roads. Traffic calming devices include, but are not limited to, speed humps, chokers and pedestrian plazas. Essentially, traffic calming devices discourage cut through traffic, reduce vehicle speed and protect pedestrians. As has been shown on Fourth Street, a few speed humps can go a long way in reducing cut through traffic and substantially reducing average speeds of vehicles, thereby enhancing safety. The first priority with traffic calming devices remains school zones.

III. Pedestrian Crossings Initiatives

The Traffic Commission has established pedestrian safety as the top priority under the traffic safety umbrella. Some remedies to enhance pedestrian safety will be expensive (e.g., multiple bump outs or a choker on a Village street) but some will not. For example, the pedestrian crossing across Cathedral Avenue at Seventh Street.

This crossing is especially problematic because it involves crossing a T intersection when some traffic (westbound) has a green light. We are currently seeking a signal change from the County to include an “all red” segment. Meanwhile, we have added a no right turn on red for north bound traffic to solve part of the pedestrian’s (usually a middle school student) problem. There has also been signage put up alerting drivers to the crossing pedestrians. Similarly, the pedestrian crossing/ crosswalk from Dunkin’ Donuts on 7th Street to the Town Meat Market will be improved to enhance pedestrian safety. The changed crosswalk will have curb bumpouts (to end the illegal parking at the edges of the crosswalk making pedestrians invisible) and a raised crosswalk (again, making pedestrians more visible) making it clear that the Village favors pedestrians, especially in pedestrian heavy areas like central 7th Street. We are also awaiting delivery of new pedestrian crossing signals for setup at both the Village hall crosswalk on Stewart Avenue (8th Street) and the LIRR/GC Hotel crossing. This would change these signs from their always blinking status to pedestrian activated and will, hopefully, make pedestrians using these crossings safer. Regarding crosswalks, the TC is moving forward with final design on the South Avenue crosswalk, near Rockaway Avenue. Completing this pathway will assist those residents and Adelphi students walking or bicycling to downtown.

IV. Parking Issues

The Traffic Commission is constantly addressing parking sign requests. Some residents want them; others want to be rid of them. Sometimes, those people live on the same block. Parking signs can serve a lot of functions, discouraging all day parking for workers and commuters but allowing for residents to use their streets for parking. Another example, parking at the Raymond Court Parking Lot was restricted to those events that were so popular that the Stewart School and Stewart Field parking lots were full and, therefore, parking at the RCPL was necessary. By controlling the times the RCPL was used and with the

Recreation Department providing open gates and easy access to the fields from the Stewart School Parking Lot and a Police Officer guaranteeing parking was done properly in the Stewart Field Parking Lot, the safety of the children attending events at Stewart Field was assured and the negative impact of the RCPL on residents of Raymond Court was minimized. Indeed, For the last year (365 days), the permitted use under this standard amounted to approximately 9 Sunday morning Thunder football games/events, 11 Saturdays for LL baseball games and St. Josephs School Field Day.

V. Stop Signs

As with parking signs, so with stop signs. Some people want them and others want to be rid of them. Visiting homes that are likely to be impacted by changes is a key part of the TC work. On one such trip, one resident told me we were all sign crazy and we should just go away while other residents have asked us for more signs. During the year, the village added stop signs on Hilton Avenue at 4th Street which we view as a successful change. The TC added stop signs at 1st Street and Mayfair Avenue but the combination of resident complaints of traffic backup and an increased incidence of accidents at the intersection caused the TC to have the signs removed. If the anticipated changes to First Street do not effect changes in the traffic volume and speeds there, additional changes will be evaluated. In other areas of the village, we have made some two way stop signs all way stops (e.g., Kensington, Wyatt, Arthur) and those changes appear to have been beneficial. The TC also played a minor supporting role in the Main Avenue reconfiguration and the new signage and striping there.

VI. County Roads

The Village has far less authority to make changes on County Roads than on Village streets. Nevertheless, in conjunction with the County, the finalization and discussions on implementation of the Cathedral Avenue Study is ongoing. This work will narrow Cathedral Avenue and, if the results are positive, will serve as a template for other roads in the Village which “explode on entry” —

Westminster Road to Rockaway Avenue being a case in point. Indeed, Stewart Avenue from Franklin Avenue to Clinton Road is another example. Stewart Avenue explodes into a six lane road between Franklin and Clinton for no apparent reason. A Stewart Avenue study, akin to the Cathedral Avenue Road Diet, has begun and we hope that will give us approaches to make that area of Stewart Avenue less of a raceway and obtain cost estimates for narrowing Stewart Avenue to four lanes by greening the right lane (except as it approaches Clinton Road eastbound and Franklin Avenue westbound as turn lanes are needed at those locations) and providing protected parking at the apartment buildings on the south side (east bound traffic). This work is time sensitive as the repaving of Stewart Avenue was postponed a year to allow for changes prompted by the results of the study before repaving.

With regard to Clinton Road, the Village has: (i) started the process to have a public hearing on lowering the speed limit from 30mph to 25 mph village wide with the required engineering study underway, (ii) voted to ban buses from Commercial Avenue due to the use/abuse of that road by Not in Service County buses, (iii) voted to bar southbound truck traffic overnight on Clinton Road and Washington Avenue, (iv) commenced an evaluation of the proposed multi million dollar leveling of Clinton Road and (v) sought red light cameras for Clinton Road traffic lights which we are told will be taken up in the next legislative session (January). With regard to Rockaway Avenue near the high school, we will schedule a public hearing to solicit input on the implementation of the County Proposal for the Rockaway Avenue/Merrillon Avenue interchange at the High School once the final proposal is received.

Looking back over our year on the Traffic Commission, we thank the prior TC whose good efforts are now yielding results and our new members, Trustees Sullivan and Finneran, for their work in making drivers and pedestrians safer in the village and thank Commissioner Jackson and DPW Superintendent John Borroni for their consistent and valuable support.

JUST SOLD

I am pleased to announce that this beautiful all-stone Center Hall Colonial featuring 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths with a new kitchen located at 74 Kingsbury Road in the Mott section of Garden City has sold for a record price of $1,700,000.

This house was an exclusive listing in which we received multiple offers and the property traded $105,000 over the asking price. If you are thinking of making a move and need advice or just want to discuss market conditions, please call me at 516.361.7190.

Russia and Ukraine: A Possible Opening?

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

The surprising developments in Russia last weekend point up the challenges in dealing with the region, but perhaps indicate an opportunity.

The Wagner Group, a mercenary army under the command of Yevgeny Prigozhin, that had been helping Russia fight the war in the Ukraine, appeared to be launching a coup against the Russian government on Saturday. Wagner Group forces seized a city in southern Russia and were marching toward Moscow, coming within 125 miles of the capital. However, the Wagner fighters halted the march toward Moscow on the orders of Mr. Prigozhin and turned around.

Although the Russian government of Vladimir Putin initially accused the Wagner Group of treason, a deal was announced by the government of Belarus that provided for an amnesty for the Wagner Group army, and for Mr. Prigozhin, who would go into exile in Belarus. Mr. Prigozhin explained that his forces were not actually seeking a coup, but were just expressing their dissatisfaction about integration of the Wagner forces into the regular Russian army. At this writing, it appears that Mr. Prigozhin is in Belarus and that some of the Wagner fighters may be headed there.

Obviously, this unexpected development raises many questions. The failure of the Russian government to eradicate the Wagner forces, and instead to permit an amnesty to the group's soldiers and their commander, perhaps indicates a lack of confidence by Mr. Putin of continued support for his regime among the army or senior officials. In addition, you wonder whether the obvious falling out between the Wagner Group and the Russian government will adversely affect the Russian war effort in the Ukraine.

This is very much a situation in flux, and there may be information or developments we don't know or understand. Nevertheless, it does seem that the White House should be considering whether there is a way to use the near mutiny of the Wagner Group toward a settlement of the war in the Ukraine.

Right now, the battle lines are pretty much drawn in the Ukraine, with neither the Ukraine or Russia able to make much progress. Russia managed to capture the city of Bakhmut in May after a brutal battle, but this victory seems to have had limited strategic value. On the other hand, a much-anticipated counteroffensive by Ukrainian forces has made only limited progress.

The thought is that, with some nudging from the United States and its allies, there may be reasons at this time for both sides to enter into serious negotiations.

As noted, Mr. Putin may have some concerns about the stability of his regime. There also is a danger that a lack of will by the former Wagner troops will make the fight against determined (and well equipped) Ukrainians even harder and more drawn out. While Russian public opinion does not seem to have turned against the war, a long stalemate could create resentment, both among the elites and the public at large.

On the Ukrainian side, the nation has fought heroically against the Russian invasion of the country, held most major population centers and basically limited Russian gains to the southern and eastern regions. Further, the Ukraine has been able to assemble a strong coalition of countries willing to supply and equip its armed forces. Still, there are limits to the desire of allies to expend resources for many months or years in a stalemated war and there is an enormous toll of the war on civilian populations.

Ukraine has vowed never to cede any territory conquered by the Russians. However, even though most of us believe that the Ukrainian cause is just, at some point there may need to be consideration by the country's government of some territorial concessions, particularly along the Russian border and in pro-Russian enclaves.

Again, this is written amid fast changing developments. But the United States needs to be alert to find opportunities to bring some sort of peace to this region.

The Welcoming Club of Garden City

Upcoming Events

You ’ re invited to Welcoming Club ’ s Summer Speaker Series! We are excited to announce two speaker events this summer:

1) An early childhood literacy talk with member and child literacy specialist Meredith Liddle on Monday, July 17, at 7:30 p.m.

2) An Author Talk with member and author Ruth Vincent on Tuesday, July 25, at 7:45 p.m.

Early Childhood Literacy Speaker

Meredith Liddle will speak on early childhood literacy, geared towards babies and children ages 0 to 2nd grade. This series will discuss how to foster your child's literacy and phonics skills through play and fun activities. We will discuss what early childhood literacy looks like, how to boost reading and phonics skills based on age and ability, and how to engage your child in hands-on literacy activities. Parents, get ready to learn and play during this event!

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:

Meredith Liddle has her master ’ s degree in early childhood education from St. John ’ s University. After teaching second grade and kindergarten for several years, she now is a full-time mom of two (and one on the way!)

An Author Talk and Book Discussion

Choose Your Happily-Ever-After: Writing an Interactive Novel with Author Ruth Vincent

Ruth Vincent is an author and game writer. Her most recent project, “ Changeling Charade, ” is an interactive novel. Ruth will share how she came to write “ Changeling Charade, ” how a pandemic passion project turned into a 450,000 word interactive novel, and she will discuss the evolution of interactive fiction, from the Choose-Your-Own-Adventure books of our childhood to the complex, character driven interactive novels of today, as well as the joys and challenges of writing in this unique medium.

All Welcoming Club members are welcome to attend Ruth ’ s talk. If you would like to read her interactive novel and participate in Book Club ’ s discussion of it, please stay after Ruth ’ s talk to join Book Club!

Please email Welcomingclub bookclub@gmail.com if you wish to attend either of these events. The location for each event will be emailed to those who RSVP a few days before. We hope to see you this summer!

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Join A Group Book Club

Enjoy a good book amongst friends. The book club meets every 6 weeks to discuss the page-turner of choice. For upcoming book club events, please email WelcomingClubBookClub@ gmail.com.

Craft Club

The Craft Club is a great way to meet with friends and get crafty. No experience necessary. We meet every few months to create a seasonal craft. If you are interested in joining, please email GCCraftClub@gmail.com.

Supper Club

Bring your significant others out for this one! This is a great way to make new friends as a couple. You will be paired up with 3-4 other couples to set up a rotation of dinner events. Host your new friends at home or head out to try local restaurants. Please email GCSupper@gmail. com for more information.

Bowling Club

No experience necessary! We are looking for new faces to join our Wednesday league. Occasional pacers are welcome. If interested, please contact Ellen (Diller05@aol.com), Carol (santa060@yahoo.com), or Liz (mcdea@aol.com).

Bunco

This simple dice game is usually played in a group of 12. It is a great way to meet people and make new friends. The game is easy to learn and fun to play. If you are interested, please contact WelcomingClubBunco@gmail. com.

Toddler Activities

A great way for you and your little ones to make new friends. Activities include stroller walks each week around our beautiful village and a visit to the park. We also set up playgroups with kids of similar age. Please email welcomingclubtoddleractivities@gmail.com for more information.

Come join the fun and make a difference! We invite you to join the club! For just $50 a year, you will have access to lots of great events and many fun members-only clubs and events. Complete the easy online membership form today at www.thegardencitywelcomingclub.org in the “Join” section of the website. While you are there, browse the site for lots of great information about the club.

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The beautiful tree-lined streets of our Village and well maintained and landscaped homes are part of what residents love about our community, and they make Garden City one of the most desirable communities on Long Island. As the Village moves forward with repaving roadways, the topic of what can be costly sidewalk repairs has been raised by residents at Board meetings and on social media. After evaluating the tax impact of including sidewalk repairs in the Village roadway paving budget, the present Board will not be changing the long standing policy. To address the concerns raised by residents, the following action are being taken. We will be working to improve communication to residents about the sidewalk policy, and we will look to provide an option for residents to finance the expenditure as is done in some other communities. I am sharing some general points regarding our sidewalk policy, and we are working to provide a more detailed description on the Village website. Hopefully, in doing this residents will understand that getting a notice to repair your sidewalk is not something that is done arbitrarily or unfairly. Our present sidewalk policy allows residents the

alternative of negotiating a price with a private contractor or, in certain instances, to join forces with their neighbors in order to obtain a group rate.

How do we determine which sidewalks need to be repaired?

A Civil Engineer determines which sidewalks are in need of repair.

The Village policy for determining a tripping hazard for a defective sidewalk flag follows the standard set by the 2010 Department of Justice ADA Guidelines, which is ¼” vertical rise maximum. If a sidewalk is raised greater than ¼” it is in violation.

Other reasons a sidewalk flag can be cited as defective are: it is broken, cracked, deteriorating, flaking/peeling, high, low, an unapproved repair was made, settlement, spalling, tree roots lifting sidewalk, joint openings are greater than ½”, flag is not to line and grade, etc.

When do residents receive

notices to repair sidewalks?

When we are paving a road, we will cite any sidewalk that needs to be repaired based on the above standards. We do not automatically repair all sidewalks just because we are paving the road.

If your street address is not on the road we are paving, but your property abuts the road we are paving (such as a corner property), you can still be cited for repairs.

When we receive written notice from a resident or business alerting us to a sidewalk that might be in need of repair, we will inspect it, and if deemed necessary, we will put the owner on notice that it needs to be repaired.

When the Police Department notifies us of a sidewalk that is possibly in need of repair; if they encounter it in the course of doing their job, e.g., taking a report for a trip and fall.

What is the policy for Village maintained sidewalks?

Sidewalks maintained by the Village are handled in the same way as any sidewalk in the Village is handled. If we are paving a road that contains Village-maintained sidewalks, we will evaluate our sidewalks and repair as necessary.

It is necessary to repair or replace a defective sidewalk and/or driveway apron and/or drop curb for safety reasons and to reduce the likelihood of lawsuits against you, as a property owner, and against the Village, at large. It is for these reasons the Board of Trustees adopted a resolution which provides that property owners are required to build, replace or repair a defective or damaged sidewalk abutting their property within 30 days from the date of the Notice.

(Village Code Chapter 178, Article IX, §178-17 through §178-21.1)

If you choose to hire a private contractor to make the improvements, it will be necessary for the contractor to provide insurance and secure a permit from the Village’s Department of Public Works within 30 days of the Notice. The permit fee will be waived, however, a deposit will be collected. After all work has been completed and the acceptable restoration performed, the Village will return the deposit to the contractor listed on the permit.

If you choose to use the Village Contractor, the Board of Trustees will waive the Administrative fees associated with this work. All work performed by the Village Contractor will

be billed as soon as the work is done and carries a one-year warranty, starting from the installation date.

In order to maintain the one-year warranty and to ensure the quality of work, the Village only offers replacement of the entire defective flag. If you choose to utilize an alternative repair method, the repairs must be made by a private contractor. The private contractor shall submit a permit application for approval, by the Engineering Department, and should include the repair materials and methods that will be used. If work is done by a private contractor without obtaining a permit, the Village reserves the right to replace the entire defective flag during construction and bill the property owner accordingly.

Tree Limb Trimming

Garden City Police annually perform Village-wide checks and create a list of locations where trimming or removal of tree branches could extend the visibility of traffic lights for approaching traffic. Officers will also report locations when observed on their daily patrols. Throughout the year, the Recreation and Parks Department routinely corrects these types of conditions when advised by the Police Department. This is another example of various Village Departments working together to improve the overall safety of residents and visitors alike.

4th of July DWI Crackdown

In a joint effort to stop impaired driving, prevent injuries and save lives, the Garden City Police Department, along with various other Police Departments throughout Nassau County, will be participating in the 2023 July 4th DWI Crackdown Enforcement Initiative targeting Intoxicated and Drugged Drivers. The Nassau County Traffic Safety STOP DWI Program, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) and the New York State STOP DWI Coordinators Association are funding the Fourth of July initiative.

This American holiday is also one of the deadliest holidays of the year due to alcohol related crashes. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA), “Every day, about 37 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes, that’s one person every 39 minutes. In 2021, 13,384 people died in alcohol-related driving crashes, a 14% increase from 2020. These deaths were all preventable.” Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson states, “During this initiative, July 1, 2023, through July 5, 2023, Police Officers will be assigned to monitor the Village’s roadways, strict-

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site on June 23rd.

Suspended registration

Suspended registration

On June 21st a Franklin Ave. motorist was charged with driving with a suspended reg istration and unregistered operation.

Dog bite

A dog owner was issued a ticket for an unlicensed dog on June 21st when the dog bit a pedestrian on Tremont Street.

Stolen check

On June 22nd Garden City Police received a report that a check placed in the mail at the Garden City Post Office was stolen, altered, and cashed by an unknown person.

Landscaper tickets

Three landscapers were charged with using gas leaf blowers on June 22nd. One landscaper was charged with operating without a permit.

Suspended license

A Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and not wearing a seatbelt on June 22nd.

Gas leak

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a Hamilton Place apartment for a gas odor on June 22nd. Firefighters determined the cause to be a stove issue and rendered the area safe.

Gas odor

On the same day, the GCFD and GCPD responded to Wyatt Road for a gas odor. Firefighters corrected the condition by closing a partially opened valve.

Restaurant burglarized

The Department is investigating a commercial burglary of a restaurant on New Hyde Park Road on June 23rd. Pry marks were found on a rear basement door. Cash registers were found damaged. Proceeds include an unknown amount of cash.

Lawn sign stolen

A sign was reported stolen from a Kilburn Road lawn on June 23rd.

Construction item stolen

A construction item was reported stolen from a Franklin Avenue work

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A Franklin Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration and unregistered operation one June 23rd.

Landscaper ticketed

A company was issued a ticket for landscaping without a permit on on June 23rd.

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A 56 year old motorist was arrested for DWI on June 23rd after he crashed his vehicle at Franklin Ave. and 3rd Street.

DWI suspension

A joint investigation by the GCPD and Nassau County Probation Department resulted in the arrest of a 42-year-old male for allegedly driving with a DWI-related suspended license, additional license suspensions, and uninsured operation.

Youth harassed

GC Police investigated a report of four youths harassing another youth on 7th St. on June 23rd.

Property theft

Officers responded to 2nd Street for a report of a suspicious person and, upon investigation, arrested a 59-year-old male for allegedly stealing property from a vehicle on June 24th.

Switched plates

A Stewart Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and switched/improper license plates on June 24th.

Suspended registration

A 7th Street motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration and disregarding a no U-turn sign on June 25th.

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On June 25th the GCFD and GCPD responded to a residence for a dumpster fire apparently caused by the spontaneous combustion of construction debris. Firefighters extinguished the fire. The home did not appear to sustain damage.

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October 1, 1946–June 15, 2023

York passed away on June 15th at Good Shepherd Hospice in Rockville Center. For over a year, he fought a valiant battle after experiencing complications from a heart procedure.

Tom was born October 1, 1946 to Margaret and Aloysius Mulrooney in Brooklyn, New York. The family soon moved to Williston Park, New York where he attended St Aidan Catholic School, grades K-8, then went to Chaminade High School, graduating in 1964. At Chaminade, Tom was a member of the Varsity Football Team and was selected to the CHSFL AllLeague First Team and The News All Nassau-Suffolk Team. He attended Hofstra University where he played both football and lacrosse.

Tom began his career on Wall Street at Bache & Company in 1970. He moved on to work at various firms such as Bradford Trust, McGraw Hill and JJ Kenny Drake

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where he served as senior vice president and director of trading. His final and favorite position was at Rafferty Capital Markets where he served as President & Chief Compliance Officer. He oversaw all compliance for Rafferty Capital and managed the Mutual Fund Distributor. Ironically, in 2004, when Raff Cap acquired JJ Kenny Drake, Tom was appointed Executive President of their trading operations. Prior to Rafferty, he was a Managing Director for Cantor Fitzgerald.

Tom was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved the beach, tackling the NY Times Sunday crossword puzzle, and spending time with his precious grandchildren. He treasured the comradery he found at Garden City Golf Club, “taking shade” at LaRonde Beach Club and joining friends after a round of golf in the Grill Room at Westhampton Country Club.

Araci Rocha Gomez

Araci was born in Rivera, Uruguay on December 17, 1940 to Floro Lazaro and Lucia Rocha and passed away at NYU Langone, Mineola on June 22, 2023 after struggles with her health for a long period of time. She was 82 years old. She is survived by her loving son Cesar Fabian, daughter in law Maria, and granddaughter Natalia. Araci is also survived by her sisters, nieces, nephews and extended family in Uruguay, Brazil, Spain and Italy. She was predeceased by her parents and brother. Her visitation was at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home on June 27 and her Mass was at Notre Dame Church on June 28.

Araci came to the United States in 1980 from Uruguay and began working in the Garment District as a Design Sample Maker creating apparel from leather. Her design samples were used as prototypes for garments made by Gucci and Givenchy amongst other designers. She was an exceptional worker and was in high demand for her work. She retired after a long career in 2000, and focused on her family.

Araci will be remembered for always being available for people, especially caring for her brother after a tragic accident. Some of the great memories she created included her surprise Friday afternoon adventures around NYC with her son, to exchanging recipes and cooking with her daughter in law, and forming an enduring bond with the newest love of her life, her cherished granddaughter Natalia. She was known for

Tom was a man of substance and integrity, known and admired for his calmness in times of trouble, and willingness to be there for anyone in need. Throughout his life he believed faith, family, honesty and integrity were the cornerstones of a good life. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda; two children: son Ryan and his wife, Lorraine, his daughter Tara Sullivan and husband, Brad; four grandchildren, Fionn, Liam and Neave Mulrooney, and Henry Thomas Sullivan; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Dale and Dan Bernstein and June and John Nesbitt. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Kathy Vornlocker.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Garden City Centennial Soccer Club Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 368, Garden City, New York 11530.

her love of entertaining family and friends and had a passion for cooking and baking. Her signature dishes of lasagna and tiramisu were highly requested by her guests invited to her Thanksgiving and Christmas tables.

Araci will be dearly missed by her family and friends and always remembered for the kind, loving and generous person she was.

Thomas A. Mulrooney

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er Trustee, but I do not think anyone would disagree that it is a good question to ask now. The response to this question from Lloyd Westerman was “entire top level would have to be rebuilt.”

A Somewhat Discouraging Update But We Keep Moving Forward

As I am writing this letter, we have a new version of the Westerman report which unfortunately continues to be unclear. Somehow it is still not clear in looking at the adaptive reuse estimate what we would have at the conclusion of phase one. How many rooms would be available for use? How big would those rooms be? Would the plan still include covering 584 windows with plywood painted black? And will it not be up to code for “public assembly”? Even the two Trustees who served on the Mayor’s Committee on St. Paul’s cannot tell from reading the reports.

As we all know, cost is an issue our residents care about. We have been pressing to get as much information as we can, hoping to have sufficient facts to present to Village residents.

I ask residents to continue to follow the discussion, as your Board finds more specific information regarding project costs, and how those costs will impact Village taxes. I welcome input

from all residents and I’m happy to answer any questions.

Mary Carter Flanagan

Mayor, Village of Garden City Alliance group — sour grapes

To the Editor:

I am responding to an elaborate Letter to the June 23rd Garden City News, which strongly criticized Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan’s June 16th “Mayor’s Update.” The letter states that our Mayor has a “casual concern for the truth” and is “misleading” GC residents regarding the Village’s relationship with the Waterman outside consultant on plans for St. Paul’s. The June 23rd Letter was signed by eight persons who were essentially representing the leadership of the now-defunct St. Paul’s Committee. (Although there were eight Sub-Committee signers of the Letter, in fact there were only five designated at their formation in December 2021.)

In my view, the demise of the Committee was clearly warranted owing to its gross failure and ineffectiveness during its 15-month existence. (I resigned from the Uses Sub-Comm in April 2022 when it became apparent that the leadership had a closed mind to any use beyond preservation.)

The Usage Subcommittee, the most important of the five, was clearly a fail-

ure despite spending thousands of dollars of Village-granted funds in a media blitz of mailings, town halls, drawings and meetings. In my mind it was brainwashing the residents. It would be no exaggeration to label the Usage SubCommittee as biased or disingenuous. They deserve no credit for objectivity or always telling the truth. And they have given short shrift to the merits of demolition or façadism.

Yet it appears that the former Usage group, and the just-created St. Paul’s Alliance, are the SAME individuals with a “never say die” objective. In other words “sour grapes.” They have lots of nerve and gall. The Alliance has yet to formally identify itself and its leaders.

It appears to me that the group is most likely led by resident Frank McDonough who has openly campaigned for decades to save the building—often with questionable, impractical, even illegal uses ideas. Most of his proposals lack accurate cost estimates or doable financing plans. I am reminded of one definition of insanity, attributed to Albert Einstein... “insanity is doing something that failed, over and over, and expecting different results.”

Conclusions. Let’s let our mayor do her job. She has stated that there will not be another official St. Paul’s Committee. Instead she will be seeking advice from experts inside and outside the Village. It is true that Mayor Flanagan has not yet come up with concrete plans for bringing the 30-year St. Paul’s debate to a conclusion via a Village-wide vote. It is by far the most important issue facing our residents and is complex and controversial.

She wants to get it right and approved in a truly DEMOCRATIC manner. I trust that she will.

George M.Salem

Transparency & the St. Paul’s Alliance

To the Editor:

My, and I assume all households in Garden City, received a glossy postcard from the St. Paul’s Alliance, a new organization that apparently wants to see the entire St. Paul’s building, or at least from the images, a significant part of it, completely restored and made into, among other things, a gym, meeting rooms, and a cafe (Just how much coffee do people here drink? We have at least four coffee shops already!)

There has been a lot written in this paper about the need for transparency in the St Paul’s process. There appears to be little coming from the Alliance. Who is behind it? No names appear on the postcard. How is the very ambitious project to be funded? What is it going to cost? How will robotics rooms, a fully equipped gym, cafe, exhibition space, music rooms, senior space be paid for and maintained and upgraded as needed?

Beyond costs, did the Alliance do a needs assessment? Do we really need

more meeting space? Is the Senior Center not sufficient for our seniors? Why would the Village undertake to compete with local business such as our coffee shops and restaurants, gyms, wellness centers? It seems the proposed uses are redundant, unneeded and prove that no one, no committee, has been able to come with an original, viable and needed use for the building.

The loss of St Paul’s would be tragic for a Village that appreciates its history, but the building has reached a point of no return. It is too large, too deteriorated and too outdated. Most of us have undertaken renovation projects on our houses. We all know that the cost of returning it to its architectural glory while at the same time modernizing it to meet today’s needs and then maintaining it is cost prohibitive. Different factions can argue about the specific dollars involved, as if anyone could hit that nail on the head, but we know the costs would be astronomical.

Let’s be practical about this. Let’s start by getting a sense of what residents are thinking, what the community as a whole wants as a future for St Paul’s.

Linda Ryan

Straightforward mayor

To the Editor:

Agree or disagree with a position on St Paul’s but always respecting the other side’s viewpoint as something they are entitled to express without being maligned. While passion and partisan positions are nothing new when it comes to reaching an informed decision, demeaning someone about honest differences and approaches seems neither prudent nor effective in changing minds. If one position is so favorable and beneficial to the Village, it will come out. A healthy dialogue with respect for the other side is one of the hallmarks of being fair .

The fairest, most straightforward mayor this Village has had in many years is Mayor Mary Flanagan. Her efforts are always the same - to do what is best for this Village. She gathers facts, listens and makes up her own mind. No one dictates anything to her. To say anything else would be a gross misstatement.

The most pressing point, the most threatening issue facing this Village is Bruce Blakeman’s efforts to bring a Sands gambling casino to our doorstep. Everyone in GC should recognize the real threat of new crime ( assaults, robbery,sex trafficking, DUI’s etc), devastating air pollution, declining home values, loss of water, and more harm. All for a plan that will COST us money, save us nothing, and only feed political power. Every association in GC from the BOE to the PTA, from the Churches to the sports teams should be “SAY NO

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Richard J. Williams

Westerman report unclear

To the Editor:

I must object to the contents of the subject letter published in the June 23rd edition of the news. While castigating the mayor for her alleged misconduct with respect to the St Paul’s issue, the letter seems to characterizes the Westerman report as model of clarity and disclosure.

From my perspective the Westerman report is replete with ambiguity and totally lacks what I would call “full disclosure”. As for the mayor, I heartily endorse her request for a re write of the Westerman report to respond to the many questions it does not address. For example, precisely what does adaptive reuse mean? And assuming the Village opts for adaptive reuse, what can the adoptively reused structure be used for? And how long must we wait for adoptive reuse to be accomplished.

George Kane

The ledger

To the Editor:

A vitriolic “letter” authored by several former profiled leaders of the defunct Committee (appointed by adaptive repurpose zealot Mayor C. Veneziale) prominently appeared in last week’s Garden City News. It now attacks the current Mayor just like the Committee did last August when in a cowardly manner ( by reading a letter from someone who was not even at the meeting) it unleashed defamatory accusations and statements about then Trustee Carter Flanagan. The long term result was she was vindicated by becoming Mayor.

By the way because this Committee no longer exists these letter attackers label themselves with titles they no longer have a right to use. Moreover, they have no authority to speak for anyone except themselves. George Kane of the former Committee sub Finance group has already indicated he and others were kept in the dark and clearly some did not adequately participate in the Committee’s process. (see GCN 6/9/23, Kane letter. p. 2.). Did the 38 members actually ever tour the building? How many of the 38 members of the defunct Committee got the opportunity to contribute? At a webinar held by then candidates Beach Harrington and Judy Courtney, Bob Orosz, a Finance sub Committee member, spoke and I heard him say words to the effect that communication within the Committee was poor. Did they collectively make decisions? Does not seem so.

The former Committee was quite upset last November when Mary Carter Flanagan disclosed the detailed 60 page Erwin & Bielinsky report which

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Committee had overlooked, discounted, and/or neglected , (“A six page report” said Mr. McDonough when the Trustee Carter Flanagan asked him about it at last November’s Board meeting) (see my letter p.2 GCN 12/09/22). The Committee would have had good reason to feel the heat because this report significantly criticized the Save St Pauls Committee 2011 plan in which Mr. McDonough and the former mayor, Cosmo Veneziale, participated. There are distinct similarities between the 2011 plan and the past Committee’s half loaf $49M adaptive reuse phase 1 renovation Committee suggestion. Take a look at http://www. slideshare.net/jamesncohen/save-st. pauls-presentation where the Save St Pauls group’s claim that the cost would be supported by a 15 year bond, (see slides 31-33), and not a 30 year bond as now asserted based upon something called “lease appropriation” printed on the last page of the Committee’s Town Hall handout on March 13.

In addition Mayor Cosmo Veneziale, both blatantly and covertly, sought to wrongfully derail Mary Carter Flanagan as a sitting Trustee and potential candidate for mayor. Can’t forget that one! This was a spectacular failure seeking to prevent her from holding office. The result was she became Mayor and Mr. Veneziale received the least votes of any candidate running for the Board last March. I think this was a referendum against Mayor Veneziale and his Committee.

On the other side of the ledger last year the current mayor, then Trustee, did propose setting a deadline on the Committee’s activities. I got pulled into this as an old FDEM guy. I thought the deadline was too abbreviated. FDEM was interested in hearing what the Committee had to say about demolition and listened to their presentation in November. ( But alas the park component never specifically estimated by Mr. Kuhl , a signatory of the “Letter”). Does his animus for the current honest Mayor further call into question his non-itemized, not crystal clear, $15m park evaluation? Thus far the Mayor and Board has never addressed the park concept which Westerman did not evaluate at all and will apparently not seek a further independent evaluation of demolition, (not at all “crystal clear” in my humble opinion) but only looking into cost storage of any salvage items- the stain glass windows regardless of whether the building is to be demolished or not. (see 6/23/23 Mayor Update p. 22).

Finally, the bitterly nasty attack “letter” also relates to several construction proposals presented by the Committee at the Mar. 13, Town Hall inappropriately characterized by the then Committee as bearing the names of two Trustees and a prominent individual resident. In essence the Committee provided scenarios with jacked up costs to make illusory

comparisons with its half baked phase 1 plan. As per the June 16 week’s Mayor Update adaptive reuse and facade concepts are being addressed to obtain objective evaluations. This is vitally necessary. Our Mayor is trying hard to do what should be done. After all, the Board has a fiduciary responsibility to all residents. The defunct Committee had no such fiduciary obligation and seemed to act in a manner serving only its creator and its own agenda.

Perhaps the upcoming Mayor Update columns will begin to illuminate the ultimate findings within the Westerman report even before the next Board meeting 3 weeks away and outline further actions to be taken. I, as do many, have summer plans so if not attending the next Board meeting, do zoom it or watch on YouTube. Let’s learn what the Board has to offer.

S. G. Gorray

Calling St Paul’s graduates

To the Editor:

I have been fortunate to spend the last couple of months working with Village Historian William Bellmer to identify the provenance of one of the stain-glassed windows in the St Paul’s Chapel. We know five windows are Clayton and Bell windows, the famous London manufacturer, that were installed in the building when it was erected in 1882 and documented in the Hempstead Inquirer in that same year. In addition, we have documented the Tiffany window that was placed in the chapel in memory of the Newcomb family’s son, Thomas, who died as a student while attending St. Paul’s in 1892. It is named “The Conversion of St Paul” and is listed in the Tiffany 1910 catalogue as having been purchased for the St Paul’s School, Garden City, New York.

I was fortunate enough to be able to tour with the Mayor, Trustees Chester and Finneran and Village employees to document that the windows are still in good shape. (Some are, and some are not). Mr. Bellmer was invited as well but declined as he has been in the building multiple times. However, there is still one window Village Historian Bellmer cannot find documentation for its provenance. It is a window in memory of Lillian Parker Marsh, the St Pauls School’s Headmaster’s wife, who died in December 1928. Tiffany & Co stopped producing windows shortly after that period, so it appears unlikely the window is a Tiffany window as many believe. However, it would seem to still have some historic value for our Village, as well as the Cathedral as Walter Randall Marsh served in many positions in the Diocese.

I am trying to contact any St Paul’s Alumni, or member of the St Paul’s Alumni Association that might have yearbooks or a more likely, a history of St Paul’s from this period. The search

is further hampered by the fact that the school did not publish yearbooks from 1907 thru 1937. The hope is that the Mayor and the BOT will consider, and the residents will support, that there are several, unique historical pieces in the St Paul’s Building that are at substantial risk of being lost forever. These include the five Clayton and Bell windows from the London firm (a couple in need of repair); a spectacular Tiffany window; a rarely mentioned 500lbs. (estimated from pictures) bronze bell that has been sitting in the clock tower unused since the electric clock was installed; an amazing blue, but damaged, skylight which might be able to be repaired and repositioned in the Village and several others that should be documented.

One thought is to move the Tiffany window to the large brick wall in the library as you enter so that after decades of being hidden, all the residents can enjoy the spectacular piece of GC history and protect it at the same time. I’m sure the Trustees would love to hear suggestions for the bell as well. In addition, it is my personal hope, that the 100-200 Bibles and Choral Books, many from the early 1900’s, that have been left scattered in the Chapel pews, can find a safer home. Any help from any alumni, alumni association, resident or amateur historian would be greatly appreciated. If so, please contact William Bellmer at Historian@GardenCityNY.net or Donald Macleod at dmacleod2424@ gmail.com. Thank you.

Having no special expertise in early 1900’s stain-glass works (except for a love of color), bronze bells or antique skylights, I am entirely indebted to William Bellmer, John Kordes and several others for their help, incredible knowledge and recommended readings.

Donald MacLeod

Unelected official?

To The Editor:

Elections. We all know that people run for office and are elected. Our Village elections were this past March and a new mayor, Mary Carter Flanagan, and several new trustees were elected. We are hopeful as a village that our elected officials can address the most important concerns of the residents properly.

Unelected officials- there is one resident who has not been elected, to my knowledge, to any position in the village. I am certain this person is also not employed by the village. However, Mr. Donald MacLeod is given latitude in every direction the Village turns.

My question therefore is, what is the role of this person in the Inc. Village of Garden City?

A simple question, which hopefully can be answered, by someone with authority. Thank you!

Eileen K. Read

The Children’s Room Reopens

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

Summer Reading Club

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

Creative Arts Contest

June 12 – July 26

Fourth and fifth graders can get creative this summer by entering our

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Creative Arts contest. There will be two categories for the contest: Writing and Art.

Drop-In Craft

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

Family Movie

Wednesday, July 5, at 1:30 p.m. Join us for snacks as we watch “Ratatouille” during our Family Movie Matinee! This movie is rated G and is for children ages 2½ and entering grade 5 in fall 2023 and their families. Registration is not required, but seating is on a first come, first-served basis.

Reading Pals

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

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

A Time For Kids

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

Hear stories during Family Sensory

Storytime with A Time For Kids!

Although this program is geared towards families with children who have special needs, all are welcome. This family program is for children ages 2½ to grade 5 in fall 2023 and an adult caregiver. Registration begins July 4, 10:00 a.m.

Mother Goose Storytime

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

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

Preschool Storytime

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

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

A Time For Kids

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

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

Crafty Wednesdays

Wednesday, July 12 at 1:30 p.m.

This fun program is for children entering grades K–2 in fall 2023. Meetup at the library with your friends and make a craft together! Registration begins July 4 at 10 a.m.

Crafty Wednesdays

Wednesday, July 12 at 2:30 p.m.

This fun program is for children entering grades 3–5 in fall 2023. Meetup at the library with your friends and make a craft together! Registration begins July 4 at 10 a.m.

Reading Pals

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

This fun program is for children ages 4–grade 2 in fall 2023. Under librarian supervision, teen volunteers will read to children and then they will do a craft together. Registration begins July 11 at 10:00 a.m.

Talent Show (Night One)

Monday, July 17, at 7:00 p.m. Children entering grade K – grade 5 in fall 2023 will perform. Required registration for performers began June 12. Families coming to watch the show do not have to register, but please note that seating is limited and on a first come, first served basis.

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

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

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

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

• Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine

• $50 Amazon Gift Card

• Cotton Candy Maker

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

• Airpods

• $50 Barnes and Noble Gift Card

The more books you read and the more reviews you enter, the more chances you have to win! Plus those who register for this year’s Summer Reading Club will automatically be entered into our weekly Gift Card Grab Bag Raffle!

Winners will have until Friday, September 15 to pick up their prizes. Prizes will not be held past September 15.

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

What’s Cooking at the Library? Creative Arts Contest

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

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

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

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

• Facebook: facebook.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

• Instagram: instagram.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

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

“What’s Cooking at the Library?”

Tiny Art Show for Community Service

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

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

be held no longer than September 15. Artwork included in the display can be submitted toward this year’s Tweens and Teens Creative Arts Contest. Please include the Creative Arts Entry Form, which can be found at the Library, with your volunteer form and artwork if you would like to submit it to the Creative Arts Contest. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens Summer Art Show for Community Service

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

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

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

Teen Movie Night: “Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl”

Enjoy snacks as we watch “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” to celebrate its 20th anniversary during Teen Movie Night! Teen Movie Night will be held Wednesday, July 5, at 6 p.m. This movie is rated PG-13. This program is for tweens and teens entering grades 6–12 in fall 2023 only.

Registration is required and begins Tuesday, June 27, online at 10 a.m. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public

Library.

Teen Creative Writing Workshop

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

Teen Crafternoon: Metal Water Bottle Craft

Using permanent markers, decorate your own 16oz metal water bottle during Teen Crafternoon: Metal Water Bottle Craft! This program is for tweens and teens entering grades 6–12 in fall 2023 only and will be held Monday, July 24, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 18, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Taco Tuesday Party

Celebrate Taco Tuesday with a taco buffet during our Teen Taco Tuesday Party! This program is for tweens and teens entering grades 6–12 in fall 2023 only and will be held Tuesday, July 25, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 18, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Game Night

Play tabletop board games, Magic: The Gathering, and video games on our Nintendo Switch consoles during Teen Game Night! This program is for tweens and teens entering grades 6–12 in fall 2023 only and will be held Wednesday, July 26, at 7 p.m. Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 18 at 10 a.mm online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this pro-

News from the Garden City Public Library

Monday Movies Presented by the Friends of the Garden City Library

Mondays at 1:30 p.m.

July Movies

7/03 - “National Treasure” - 2004131 min

7/10 - “Fabelmans” - 2022 - 150 min

7/17 - “He’s Just Not That Into You” - 2008 - 129 min

7/24 - “She Said” - 2022. 129 min

7/31 - “Armageddon Time” - 2022115 min

Adult Summer Reading Club - 2023

What’s Cooking at the Library?

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

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

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

Cooking with Mary Maguire & Recipe Exchange

Wednesday, July 12, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Come watch Mary Maguire whip up amazing dishes including: grape gaz-

pacho, ziti salad with tomato and peppers, ratatouille, and deviled strawberries! Bring your favorite recipe(s) with 15 copies and we will have a recipe exchange. If the spirit is willing, feel free to bring a sample of your dish (with a complete list of the ingredients available).

Register on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org)

Contact: Adult Services - (516) 742-8405 x5236, speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.org

Adult Movie Night - “Burnt”

Thursday, July 20, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Adam Jones (Bradley Cooper) was once a top chef in Paris until drugs and alcohol led to a meltdown that put his career on hold. After moving from New Orleans to London, Adam gets a shot at redemption when his former maitre d’ (Daniel Brühl) reluctantly hires him as the head chef of his fine-dining restaurant. Demanding perfection from his newly formed staff (Sienna Miller, Omar Sy), the acerbic and temperamental Jones gets a second chance to fulfill his dream of earning a third Michelin star. No registration is required

Contact: Adult Services - (516) 742-8405 x5236, speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.org

Location: Meeting Room B (Large)

Adult Book Discussion“The Recipe Box” by Viola Shipman

Wednesday, July 19, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

When her efforts to pursue a professional culinary life away from her family's northern Michigan orchard end in disappointment, Sam spends a summer working for the family pie shop and begins to

learn about and understand the women in her life, her family's history and her passion for food as she prepares beloved ancestral recipes. By the best-selling author of The Charm Bracelet.

Registration is required on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) and begins on Friday, June 30, 2023 at 10 a.m.

Heart Smart Nutrition with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County

Thursday, July 20, 11 a.m. – noon

Many of us have questions about what foods we should be eating for a healthy heart. In this workshop we discuss the effects of our food choices on heart health and what foods to include in our diets to help with weight management and reduce our risk for chronic diseases.

**Registration is required and begins on Thursday, July 6, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper.

Healthy Make and Take Meals with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County

Thursday, July 27, 11 a.m. – noon

In the busy world we live in, many of us eat out and buy convenience foods. In this workshop, we explore healthy eating made simple with foods that are portable, portioned, and perfect to keep us fueled when we are on-the-go.

**Registration is required and begins on Thursday, July 6, at 10 a.m. online via eventkeeper.

Garden to Table with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County

Tuesday, August 1, 11 a.m. – noon

The film “National Treasure” will be screened at the library on Monday, July 3.

Planting a variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs can help us create exciting meals and provide vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients that we need to maintain optimal health. In our Garden to Table workshops we discuss seasonally relevant topics, including how to plan your garden for nutritional benefits and how to use delicious recipes to avoid food waste.

**Registration is required and begins on Thursday, July 6, at 10 a.m. online via eventkeeper.

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

Tween Thursdays: “What’s Cooking at the Library?” Paint Challenge

Join us for Tween Thursdays and paint mini canvases with a “What’s Cooking at the Library?” theme during our “What’s Cooking at the Library?” Paint Challenge! This program is for tweens entering grades 4–7 in fall 2023 only and is a joint program with the Children’s Department and Young Adult Department. The program will be held Thursday, July 27, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 18, at 10 a.m online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).

Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper

for availability. It is Library policy that parents of children under 10 attending a program remain at the Library throughout and meet the child upon completion of the program. Tweens entering grades 6–12 in fall 2023 who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tree Ornaments for Community Service: Fish Ornaments

Earn community service by painting ornaments for the Garden City Public Library’s Tweens and Teens Department’s Ornament Tree! Each volunteer will receive three ornaments and a set of paint pens to decorate their

ornaments at home. Paint pens must be returned to the Library. These ornaments will be used to decorate our new ornament tree each month!

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

Registrants will be asked to pick up their ornaments at the Library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return three decorated ornaments and their set of

paint pens in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive two hours for every three ornaments they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Crafternoon: Candy Sushi

Make sushi out of candy during Teen Crafternoon: Candy Sushi! This program is for tweens and teens entering grades 6–12 in fall 2023 only and will be held Monday, July 17, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 11, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive commu-

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

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

Purpose: Any lawful purpose

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

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

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

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

COLLEEN TRETTIEN, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

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

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

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

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

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

Purpose: Any lawful purpose

NASSAU COUNTY FORECLOSURE NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

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

NASSAU COUNTY FORECLOSURE NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Marie Brifil; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 11, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 27, 2023 at 3:00PM, premises known as 1033 Tulsa Street, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Uniondale (not incorporated) in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 50 Block Y Lots 234 and 271. Approximate amount of judgment

$478,976.09 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 605833/2019. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held "Rain or Shine." Malachy P. Lyons Jr, Esq, Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 4304792 Dated: May 19, 2023

NASSAU COUNTY BIDS

Sealed bids MUST be  RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO: PURCHASING DIVISION

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

UNTIL 11:00 AM EDT

THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2023 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following:

TULLAMORE PARK TENNIS COURT REHABILITATION

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

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

Dated:06/30/23

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

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nity service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens Yarn Group

Tweens and Teens in grades 4–12 can learn how to knit or crochet during our Tweens and Teens Yarn Group that will be held on Tuesday, July 18, at 4 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, July 11, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so

check Eventkeeper for availability. Participants will be able to take home knitting needles or crochet hooks to continue working on their projects, but must return the knitting needles or crochet hooks they are using by Friday, July 28.

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

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

Library.

Teen Black Light Paint Party with the Young Engineers

Turn out the lights and create your masterpiece by the glow of the black lights that illuminate the fluorescent paint during Black Light Paint Party with the Young Engineers! This program will be held Wednesday, July 19, at 5:30 p.m. and is for tweens and teens entering grades 6–12 in fall 2023 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 11, at 10 a.m. online via

Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).

Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens are encouraged to wear white or neon colors to shine along with their paintings. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Professional Services Guide

THE MAYOR’S UPDATE

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ly enforcing all DWI laws.”

The Garden City Police Department reminds everyone that they can download the New York State STOP-DWI Foundation “Have a Plan” mobile phone app, which is available via Apple or Google Play. The app enables New Yorkers to locate and call a taxi or ride share service and program a designated driver list. It also provides information on DWI laws and penalties and how to report a suspected impaired driver.

S.T.O.P. Program

The dumping of paint, solvents, etc. is strictly prohibited at the Village Yard. Rather, residents should take advantage of the Town of Hempstead’s S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) program. Please help us protect our environment and keep dangerous chemicals out of the groundwater.

The Town will conduct its next monthly program on Saturday, July 15, 2023 . The program will make disposing of hazardous waste material accessible to as many residents as possible. Saturday’s program is being held at Town of Hempstead Parking Field l2 in Levittown (Division Avenue, off Hempstead Avenue). The hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Workers are at the site and will remove the material directly from your car, free of charge. When bringing items, please follow these simple guidelines:

•Wrap leaking containers in newspaper and place in a plastic bag or larger container.

•Make sure all caps and lids are tight.

•Place items securely in a box for transportation.

•Use newspaper or cardboard to keep items from tipping or hitting each other.

•Place chemicals that may react with each other in separate areas of the vehicle.

•Do not leave products in a hot, unventilated vehicle for an extended period of time.

•Do not smoke near chemical prod-

ucts.

•Wear rubber gloves when handling containers.

The facility will NOT accept the following materials: ammunition, explosives, fire extinguishers, fireworks, electronic recyclable waste, infectious or medical waste, propane tanks larger than 20 pounds, oxygen tanks, radioactive materials and unlabeled materials. For further information about S.T.O.P. call 378-4210 (Option 6) or visit www. TOH.LI.

The Best Secret in Town

Did you know that each of our neighborhood parks runs a free playground program every summer? Children entering Grades 1-8 who reside 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. 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. 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 Monday, June 26 through Friday, August 11.

Where: Nassau Haven, Edge mere, Tullamore, Grove, and Hemlock Parks

Time: Beginning 10 a.m. and running throughout the day, check your local park for posted schedules.

4th of July - Village offices closed

Residents are reminded that Village Hall will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in observance of Independence Day. Village Hall will re-open Wednesday,

July 5, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. There is a regular sanitation schedule the week of July 4, 2023.

Summer Safety Tips from the GCFD

As the 4th of July weekend is upon us, here are some safety tips to keep you and your family safe this upcoming holiday weekend. Every year, about 10,000 people are treated for injuries in hospital emergency departments due to the mishandling of live, misfired and waste consumer fireworks. In addition, fires resulting from fireworks cause over $100 million in direct property damage. Many U.S. cities are seeing a surge in consumer fireworks usage by the public. The best way to stay safe from fireworks is to not use them. Instead, attend a public fireworks display put on by professionals. Fireworks are dangerous to people and pets. Using them puts your property at risk. Handheld sparklers burn at 1,200 degrees. Children are at special risk of injury from fireworks, and account for more than a third of emergency room visits for fireworks-related injuries. Children between the ages of 5 and 9 are more than twice as likely as people in other age groups to be injured by fireworks. A few ideas from the National Fire Protection Association to get into the patriotic spirit, without fireworks:

1. Use glow sticks, they glow in the dark and are a safe alternative to a sparkler.

2. Loud and proud. Noisemakers are sure to make a statement. They can be found at local party supply stores or make your own.

3. Outdoor movie night. Set up a screen and projector. Don’t forget the bug spray!

4. Red, white and blue silly string... fun for all ages.

5. Make a patriotic craft with the family.

6. Throw a birthday party for the USA, and don’t forget the cake.

For those that will be behind the barbecue this weekend, follow these simple

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tips and you will be on the way to safe grilling:

• Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors.

• Grill should be placed well away from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.

• Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grill area.

• Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill.

• Never leave grill unattended.

• Make sure your gas grill lid is open before lighting it.

For more safety tips and information on how you can serve our community as a volunteer firefighter please visit http://www.gcfdny.com.

Events This Week in Garden City

Monday, July 3rd

1:30 p.m. Monday Movie Matinée: National Treasure at the Library

Tuesday, July 4th

1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Family Fun Day at the Pool for members.

Wednesday, July 5th

8:30 p.m. Pool Movie: Hotel Transylvania - Transformers admission $2 members and $4 guests of members

1:30 p.m. Family Movie: Ratatouille at the Library

6:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting at Village Hall

7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Summer Evening Yoga Class at the Senior Center. To register, visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or, if you have a password you can register online at www.reconline.gardencityny.net

Thursday, July 6th

4:00 p.m. Teen Creative Writing Workshop at the Library, Registration required

Friday, July 7th

6:00 p.m. Friday Night Promenade: Red, White and Blue on Seventh Street

Monday, July 10th

7:30 p.m. Library Board of Trustees Meeting at the Library

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mcarterflanagan@gardencityny.net with an unsecured load of hazardous materials on June 25th.

Elevator stuck

GCFD and GCPD responded to a Franklin Avenue building for a person stuck in an elevator on June 25th. Firefighters rendered the area safe and freed the occupant.

Trespassing arrests

Garden City Police responded to Cambridge Avenue on June 26th for a report of subjects going through vehicles. Upon investigation, officers appre-

hended two subjects, one adult and one juvenile, for trespassing. The investigation is ongoing.

Criminal mischief

The Department is investigating criminal mischief on 4th Street on June 26th, where valves to an air-conditioning unit were damaged.

Leaf blower ticket

A landscaper was charged with the unlawful use of gas leaf blowers.

Juvenile Grand Larceny

On June 27th Garden City Detectives

arrested a juvenile for the alleged theft of a motor vehicle from a Princeton Street driveway that occurred on June 19th. The juvenile was charged with Grand Larceny.

Vandalism

Several youths were cited after vandalizing a private residential property on June 27th. They were released to their parents.

Unauthorized loan

On June 27th a victim reported that their identity was stolen and used to open an unauthorized $40,000 small

business loan.

Gas blowers

A landscaper was charged with the unlawful use of gas leaf blowers on June 27th.

Bike stolen

A bicycle was reported stolen from a 2nd Street property on June 27th.

Identity theft

A victim reported that their identity had been stolen and used to open unauthorized credit card accounts.

GCFD cautions residents about 4th of July fireworks

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porting the GCFD activities. Torino was once an active volunteer fireman in the village, and in his first year back on the board, 2022-2023, he served as the designated fire commissioner.

Trustee Torino reported on a meeting he attended, along with Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan and Fire Chief Pearn, with Adelphi University leadership.

Torino also brought up a unique opportunity at Adelphi that some Garden City residents may be able to take advantage of.

For any volunteer GCFD firefighters or police officers there is a 25% reduction of tuition available at Adelphi.

“One of the programs I am trying to pass along, for all the junior firefighters and firefighters who may have interest, is that there is a tuition reduction schedule – 25% – for those members

that are in the emergency services to attend the university. If that is of interest to any of our GCFD personnel, or personnel-to-be, please pass this information on to them,” Trustee Torino shared with Chief Pearn, as well as Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson.

The Board of Trustees’ discussion briefly centered on the law enforcement activity in Garden City, with Commissioner Jackson providing details of the GCPD activities for May 2023 in his report.

Jackson relayed that there were responses to 1,808 incidents resulting in 74 case investigations and 20 arrests. There were 14 vehicle impounds and 122 medical service calls during May in Garden City, as well as 85 automobile accidents.

During May the GCPD traffic enforcement issued 2,119 parking tickets; police issued 1,114 traffic tickets and

nine required court appearances.

As Jackson finished his updates for the June 15 meeting, Deputy Mayor Lawrence Marciano explained how concerns existed over the crowd control and rowdiness during portions of the Belmont Festival, held on Seventh Street on Friday, June 9. Some of the issues cited the 2022 Festival, and problems observed there.

Commissioner Jackson explained the police presence at the Belmont Festival, as he noted minor issues with children at the well-attended event.

According to Deputy Mayor Bruce Chester, there were “a hundred” teens congregating at the Dunkin Donuts/ Key Food side near the driveway to parking field 7N, late in the evening. He says the GCPD was able to have the kids disperse.

“I talked with John Wilton (head of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce

Merchants’ group) and in the future maybe we can come up with more activities for children to engage in – we lost the Islanders’ participation and lacrosse program, which were helpful, but we are in communication. We will make a couple of changes in the coming weeks, though bike use was very low,” Jackson explained.

The Friday Night Promenades’ season began on Friday June 23, with the festivities taking place once every two weeks on Friday nights and not every Friday.

Commissioner Jackson reported that there were minor issues at the end of the Belmont Festival, but “under most circumstances everything was under control.” He also cited the new signage that the Department of Public Works has as an asset in helping manage people along Seventh and over by Franklin Avenue.

Board approves water system maintenance, parks equipment

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outlined for the board’s consideration: chlorine analyzers monitor levels of chlorine and the pH probes maintain the pH levels at the village’s wells. The nitrate analyzer is specifically to monitor levels of nitrate at the Clinton Road well.

For the water quality testing services the board approved a renewal of rates for Pace Analytical Services Inc. for the one-year period, July 2023 through June 2024, according to the price schedule on file with the Village Clerk’s Office. Pace, an Environmental Protection Agencycertified lab, will perform testing of Garden City drinking and groundwater required by the Nassau County and New York State Health Departments, and the village is also required to sample water for the Lead/Copper program.

For the village’s SCADA system and well controls, Garden City’s trustees approved engagement with the computer well contractor, Eagle Control Corp. of Yaphank, for additional water wells’ service calls for the SCADA system and well controls. The company’s engagement covers the 2023 calendar year, plus the costs of parts. Superintendent Borroni said the SCADA system is critical to the operations of water treatment and distribution, with Eagle Control Corp. on board “to monitor pumps, tank levels, chemical residuals, pressures and required alarm controls.”

The Board also approved the extension of a consulting agreement with DAK Services of NY, to provide water consultation services for an additional year – with its contract running from July 18, 2023 through July 17, 2024.

DPW Superintendent Borroni explained how DAK Services of NY is

a consultant helping to fill the gap “to operate and manage the village water system.”

“DAK Services has also been part of the ongoing water treatment updates and assisting with coordination of startups of our wells. We are actively working to hire and train internal staff, to rely less on consultant services,” Borroni said.

The Board of Trustees also approved a few capital items for Recreation and Parks’ Department operations, including new vehicle/equipment purchases on an “express” timeline to see them in use in Garden City sooner than later. During the Recreation Commission meeting held on June 20, Village Superintendent of Recreation and Parks Paul Blake explained, “we did something we have not done in a while as we went out for our capital equipment really fast – the Village Board was very accommodating in their approvals last Thursday (June 15).”

The Rec. Department will have a new model LR856 tree truck from Altec Industries of Alabama, coming at a cost of $208,713. The item was budgeted as a $215,000 capital expense, and the purchase is being made through a Sourcewell purchasing contract. Blake explained that this truck will replace the current 2009 model which has seen many hours of work.

“Last year the tree truck failed its lift test, the OSHA certifying test, as we had to have about $19,000 worth of repairs done on it. We requested the funding of the new truck and we got a good price from the Sourcewell contract. We got the order in quickly because it’s a 20 to 24 month delivery time for the custom built,” he said.

The Rec. Department is also purchasing a new Brush Bandit wood chipper, to replace one of the two current models in use by staff. The Board approved the purchase of the 200XP model Brush Bandit, for $47,612.50 from Malvese Equipment Co. of Hicksville. The item was originally budgeted as a $49,000 capital expense.

Superintendent Blake says the wood chipper being replaced is on its last legs now. He said the new chipper will be “slided to the truck” once it arrives.

The Board approved an equipment item the village is purchasing off a New York State contract, with a $65,637.82 purchase for a snow mover/multi-use tractor with the boom cutting equipment and and brush attachment on it. The item is being bought from Storr Tractor Inc. of Ronkonkoma. The Rec. Department purchased the same “multiuse” Ventrac last year and the item was budgeted at $70,000. With its placement on the state contract, this was already publicly bid.

“The tractor works phenomenally well. It can do everything from plowing snow to cutting the grass and trimming hedges,” Blake said.

Village Trustee Bruce Torino asked about lead time for all of the equipment

being purchased for Rec. Department use, and Blake advised of his expectations, including a few conversations with the vendors to see if expediting was possible.

Blake said the snow mover might be delivered within six to eight weeks, and the wood chipper might take eight to 10 weeks to arrive in Garden City.

“As for the tree truck, we are in touch with Altec Industries and they have a network of fleet stores around the country. We asked if they could search in the inventories, to see if there is a truck that meets our specifications which may have been ordered but not purchased by another entity. If that is the case we may be able to save some time,” he noted.

With a capital project detailed at the June 15 meeting, the village board authorized approval for a $99,500 contract submitted by J.T. Masonry and Landscaping of Levittown, to demolish the old water fountain at the corner of Stewart and Franklin Avenues, and to supply and install a new fountain. Parallel to the approval, the board voted to reject the bid from Sierra Contracting Corp. as they did not meet the specifications.

Traffic Comm considering geese crossing signage

“I looked into a bunch of signs and there is one for ducks or ducks with ducklings, or even just stating ‘Wildlife Crossing’ – there are young geese crossing the road along Rockaway Avenue, and where Herricks Road comes south, down to Old Country Road and to Rockaway. Most Garden City residents are careful with geese on the road but for myself, going about 30 mph to Rockaway, there were all these geese there and thank God I knew what to expect,” Harrington said. She mentioned a situation when she walked her dog near Rockaway Avenue and people in the neighborhood were upset as a young driver “plowed through” all the geese once.

Garden City Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson explained that in other communities, there are road signs indicating larger animals’ presence such as deer, cows, even moose and of course the pedestrian crossing potential for various roadways. He says no designated (yellow) signage exists for geese crossing. The commissioner referenced guidelines from both New York State, and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), which is the standard handbook engineers go by. Nassau County has its own supplemental text to the MUTCD.

“If you do it (install signage for animal crossings) this should go where there’s a significant number of accidents and the regional wildlife managers from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation should be consulted in determining locations. Because there are no deer in Garden City there are no such signs approved locally by the state or MUTCD to cover birds,” Jackson advised. There are no signs with ducks crossing that are part of MUTCD standards.

Trustee Kelly asked DWP Superintendent John Borroni to reach out to the New York State DEC. Trustee Harrington said she will be glad to assist in contacting the state or writing letters to agencies. She considered the impact of trying to protect the geese crossing the roads a “green” thing to do. Borroni added that in addition to the DEC he would seek guidance from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for input on installing appropriate signage.

Update on Parking Passes for Lot 7N

In other Traffic Commission news,

the paid parking permits established in 2021 for the residents of rental apartments/condos on Seventh Street to utilize Lot 7N for 24 hours a day parking were reviewed. A new tenant at Hampshire House, Thomas Stenson, told the Commission he and his wife have downsized from their longtime Kilburn Road house to an apartment while staying in the village. He says the permit parking for Lot 7N is limited to the residents of Hilton Hall, not including his apartment complex (Hampshire House) based on the conversations he’s had with village staff and the GCPD.

“That just does not seem right since other local renters adjacent to the parking field, and they should have access to the same parking permits that other renters along Seventh Street do,” he told the Commission.

Trustee Kelly explained that it was not his idea or the intention of the Board of Trustees to limit a parking permit for Lot 7N to the renters of only one Garden City apartment building. A caveat is that buildings with the amount of underground parking spaces as they have apartments (at least one space per unit) would qualify equally. Kelly noted that Stenson’s residence at Hampshire House does not offer that amount of parking.

“The issue here is permit renters of Hampshire House the same parking access for 7N as the renters of Hilton Hall. I recommend we do it and I do not know why we’d give preference to one building over another,” Kelly explained.

Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson said that the Commission did not have authority to make the change and allow Hampshire House renters to qualify for a permit, as this was originally a municipal ordinance at Board of Trustees’ level, approved two years ago. Trustee Kelly said the Commission could endorse the opportunity for the renters such as Hampshire House residents to have access to Lot 7N parking permits. The permits issued by the village are not for a dedicated space, but they give the right for a resident of the buildings to use one of the permitted spaces set aside in 7N, if one is available.

“We don’t know of any reason to allow this for residents of one adjacent apartment building which has insufficient underground parking to another – they seem similarly situated, and we have the records of the number of apart-

ments and spaces buildings have. This gave us an overview,” Kelly shared.

The ability for Hampshire House residents to have access to Lot 7N permits, “in the same manner that residents of Hilton Hall have” was unanimously supported by the Commission, and it will move to a Board of Trustees’ meeting agenda for formal approval.

Crosswalk restriping planned

The Commission chose to have Garden City staff continue the design process for proposed road alterations to First Street between Sunset Lane and Rockaway Avenue. Trustee Kelly explained that at this location the stop signs created “too many accidents at Sunset Lane years ago, and at Mayfair Avenue recently.”

The village aims for a better approach for First Street, as DPW Superintendent Borroni suggested restriping and a crosswalk, which would be in the vicinity of Sunset Lane and Cambridge Avenue. At present there’s no connecting path to Community Park, and this would create a pedestrian link from First Street to the park. The agenda noted that the proposed crosswalk will service not only First Street residents, but also “all residents who walk or bike over to Community Park and the Garden City Pool from the east.”

Speed signs (which tell how fast the vehicle is traveling) were also proposed for the First Street location, and Trustee Kelly said this would be a useful traffic measure.

The next step was outlined as moving the project into a final design phase and receiving the cost estimate, with Board approval of funding to follow. The Commission agreed to move this project forward, and Trustee Kelly directed Borroni to touch base with Creighton Manning LLP on the location of the crosswalk as they had completed the Central section “Numbered Streets” study as well as the Cathedral Avenue Road Diet study.

One-way roads into St. Paul’s

The Commission discussed the issue of the one-way entrances to St. Paul’s from Stewart Avenue, in order to make it clearer for drivers who might be confused when heading to the fields or Field House. Trustee Kelly noted that turning in from westbound Stewart Avenue, the parking lot is on the left at St. Paul’s

fields.

“You see so many people exiting on that road so we have to make it clearer that it’s only one-way traffic – we are going to have a head-on with someone turning quickly to the parking area, thinking it’s one-way,” he said.

The points agreed to with Police Commissioner Jackson prior to last week’s Traffic Commission meeting included adding three or more arrows on the roadway pointing north (to indicate that lane is one-way) as well as putting up a DO NOT ENTER sign on one corner of the roadway.

Another concept is changing the arrow upon exiting the main parking lot (the south exit of St. Paul’s onto Stewart) to note both “straight” and “left hand turn” so drivers know they can go straight and would not have to make a left into a dead end. Trustee Kelly says this is key as the village closed off the interior road, rounding to where the cottages are up past the Field House. The interior road is mainly used for deliveries or major events. Commissioner Jackson explained that this was a safety decision made by the Garden City Recreation and Parks Department, to avoid any issues where children play.

One extra suggestion by Commissioner Jackson, based on Recreation Superintendent Paul Blake’s input, was to install two “No Thru Traffic” signs. The Commission was in agreement to create better signage for drivers to avoid any potential issues.

Public Works Superintendent Borroni said the village should “straighten out” the angled parking on the north side of St. Paul’s because it is hard for drivers to pull out of the angled spots, in order to turn back to the exit, especially when cars must be parked head-in as required by village law. Trustee Kelly agreed that the angled parking spaces should be restriped.

“It’s crazy that it’s angled that way and you can’t go out the way you are facing when you leave the space,” Kelly said. Commissioner Jackson noted that these spaces were made for when the cut-through to the other exit was active, but it’s no longer useful.

Borroni recommended that the Commission permit Public Works to come up with a plan for revising that set of spaces and the Commission agreed to this program.

Cobras finish exciting year of travel soccer

Garden City “Ava-Blast” had sweet time in Hershey

The U9 Garden City Cobras finished up their first exciting year of travel soccer, with lots of great competition, multiple tournaments, a division championship, and many great memories.

GO COBRAS!

The team included Finn Allabashi,

Gavin Bucci, Michael Cardi, Caeden Corbett, Dominic DiPaolo, Michael Ferrari, Brayden Mcauliffe, Andy Riccobono, Jack Smith, Ryan Sommerfield and Lebao Tao, and was coached by Pat Smith and Teri McAuliffe.

The “Ava-Blast” had a great time at the Hershey Memorial Day Challenge.

A combination team of U12 boys from the Garden City Avalanche and Blast came together to play some terrific soccer and make some great memories in the annual Hershey Memorial Day Challenge. The “Ava-Blast” team played some truly thrilling soccer and showed tremendous heart, grit and skill, winning their bracket and competing in the championship game in a weekend full of rides, team hangouts,

parties, games, and lots of laughs! The team included Jack Baker, Demetrios Dounis, Owen Grant, Michael Griffith, Zach LaRosa, Mick McEvoy, Davis McHugh, Owen Novack, Antonio Ordas, Tommy Ryan, Nick Scacchi, Cormac Smith, Dermot Smith, Billy Supper and Charley Tricarico, and was coached by Pat Smith, Tom Ryan, Scott Baker and Bill Supper.

The boys had a great time during their first year of travel soccer.

The boys played terric soccer at the tournament.

The Cobras.

Tradition Lacrosse continues to shine

The Tradition Lacrosse programs continues to shine this summer. Teams competed at the Lax for the Cure in NJ, The Ivy in CT and the Great American

Draw in NJ.

For more information about upcoming tryouts dates and times, please visit traditionlax.org.

Champs!

Tradition 2030 Blue.

2030 Pink Ivy Champions.

Tradition teammates.

2031 Blue Ivy Champions.

Tradition 2032 Pink.

2029 Blue Ivy Champions.

The Best Secret in Town

Did you know that each of our neighbor hood parks runs a free 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 26, and ending Friday, August 11.

Where: Nassau Haven, Edgemere, Tullamore, Grove, and Hemlock Parks

Time: Beginning 10 a.m. 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.

Garden City Recreation and Parks 2023 Summer Gazebo Concerts

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

• July 13: Radio Flashback –The Best of Styx, Boston, Meatloaf, Doobie Brothers, Foreigner and ELO!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Summer Chess Wizards Camp Announced

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

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of chess!

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

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

Two weeks of camp will be offered for this program:

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

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

All classes will be held in St. Paul’s Cottages. The cost of each 5-day, 3-hour camp is $220.

Your child may register for a full day and bring lunch at a cost of $320.

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

Incrediflix Filmaking Camps for Ages 7–13

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

Where: Community Park Tennis Hut

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

Topics are:

Week of July 17–20:

Live Action Flix

9:00 a.m. to moon

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

Claymation Flix

1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Join us as we make our own Claymation movie! You will create your

own clay character to star in a movie you will film, direct, and voice over in small groups!

Week of July 31 – August 3

Action Movie Flix

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m

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

Action Stop Motion Flix

1:00 to 4:00 pm

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

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

Girls’ Softball Camp for Grades 2–5

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

When: July 10 – July 13

Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m.

Where: Community Park Softball Field

Cost: $ 130

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

Youth Baseball Camp at Community Park

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

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

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

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Baseball

glove, sneakers or rubber cleats

When: Week of July 17–20

Where: Community Park’s Baseball Fields

Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m.

Fee: $ 130 each week

To register, please visit the

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

Instructional Pickleball Camp for Grades 5 to 8

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

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

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

Get a Jump on the Summer US Sports and Garden City

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

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

GC Recreation & Parks Presents Mad Science Summer Camp

Mad Science of Long Island is a company who provides a wonderful learning experience in a camp setting. Residents of the Village of Garden City entering grades 1–5 are encouraged to attend. The topics and details for each camp are listed below. For any Science Camp, all checks should be made payable to LI Steam Group. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

FOR ALL WEEKS:

Where: St. Paul’s Center

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

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

Weekly topics are:

July 10–14

Topic: Flight Academy for Entering Grades 1–5

Birds, kites, planes and rockets—if it flies we will explore it in this camp! All week long campers will build various flying machines, explore space,

and learn about Newton’s laws of motion in the fun camp!

July 17–21

Topic: Brixology for Entering Grades 2–5

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

July 24–28

Topic: Ready to ROBOT for Entering Grades 2–5

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

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

July 31–August 4 & 5

Topic: Motion Madness for Entering Grades 1–5

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

August 7–11

Topic: BOTS Lab

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

Explore the world of robotics in the hands on class! Campers take

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home awesome daily science projects and will complete a robot that they will take home at the end of the camp!

August 21–25

Topic: Crazy Chemworks for Entering Grades 2–5

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

Imagine Arts Academy Summer Camp

For Children Entering Grades 1–5

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

Crayola® Artist’s Passport (June 26–30) - Embark on an “around the world” cultural adventure! Explore far off places and learn about the people who live here while experimenting with Crayola® products! We will “travel” from the Americas to Polynesia while trying art techniques developed by local artisans. Each day we will make a unique creation while learning about the different cultures.

Crayola® Artblazers (August

14–18) – Participants discover inspiring masterpieces and artists who have changed the world of art. They will experiment with different techniques and use Crayola® art materials to express their ideas. They design a unique, artist inspired creation in each class.

The fee for each week will be $ 350, checks only made payable to LI Steam Group. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Community Park Summer Tennis Camps for Ages 4–15

Recreation and Parks’ Tennis Camp program offers children ages 4 through 15 an opportunity to learn or advance their tennis skills while working with experienced tennis pros in a fun setting. Our camps are set by age and children will be grouped according to ability within their camp. All sessions are held at the Community Park Tennis Center. The age of the child at the start of the session will determine which session the child may attend and proof of age may be required. Please read the information below to determine which camp your child is eligible to attend.

Equipment needed: flat soled sneakers and a tennis racket. Please note that rackets are provided for the peewee level.

All camps will follow the same

session dates: Sessions

B - July 3 – 6 (No class July 4)

C - July 10 – 13

D - July 17 – 20

PEEWEE CAMP – For ages 4 – 6. For the beginner child, tennis skills will be learned by fun and easy to do drills taught by our tennis staff.

Time: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Cost: $75

NOVICE CAMP – For ages 6 and 7. This camp will teach serving, rallying, and the basics of a tennis game, keeping it fun for the younger tennis set.

Time: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Cost: $ 75

JUNIOR CAMP – For ages 8 –11. For all levels of experience, this camp will group players by ability so that everyone can move to the next level.

Time: 10 a.m. – Noon. Cost: $ 125

JUNIOR ADVANCED CAMPFor children ages 8 to 11.

Time: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Cost: $125

SENIOR CAMP - For ages 12 to 16. For all levels of experience.

Time: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Cost: $125

SENIOR ADVANCED CAMPFor children ages 12 to 15.

Time: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Cost: $125

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

2033 Garden City Hard Hat Lacrosse League

Following great success in the inaugural season last year, the Garden City second grade boys’ lacrosse program completed an 8-week “in-house” league that featured six teams playing each other on Sundays at Stewart Field. The boys competed each week while also participating in a weekly fundamen -

tals practice as a grade at St. Paul’s. The teams were coached by Garden City parents and even got a visit from some Garden City Varsity players to help referee one Sunday. The dedication from the players and coaches was truly remarkable. The boys showed improvement each and every week, learning the

skills of the game, and most importantly had fun playing with each other.

The coaches would like to thank the parents for their commitment to the season and for lining the sidelines each game day! We loved the enthusiasm, support and encouragement of all players.

Cannons

Coaches: Dave Maher, Greg Doyle, Doug Geller

Bert McCooey, George Davidson, Graham Hester, Jack Doyle, Jack Livingston, James Schrubbe, James Trustey, Liam Maher, Luke Barnett, Maddox Minarcik, Sebastian Geller, Teddy Gallagher

Whipsnakes

Coaches: Joe Baglio, Steve Kelly, John Nero

Ben Finelli, Brogan Hajart, Charlie McInnis, Coulter Manno, Declan Rigano, Emilio Ciaravino, Grant Kelly, Joseph Foglio, John Watts, Joseph Baglio, Leo Nero, Stefan Rocha, Wyatt Acquavito

Team Cannons.

Team Chaos.

Team Waterdogs.

Team Whipsnakes.

Team Redwoods.

Team Chrome.

2033 Garden City

Hard Hat Lacrosse League

Waterdogs

Coaches: Joe Brantuk, Dan Flannery, Jason Burns

Brooks Mathers, Cole Clarke, Jack Hinker, Jackson Weber, JoJo Brantuk, Luke Mooney, Massimo Mannarino, Michael Noto, Patrick Burns, Robert Fioravanti, Sully Flannery, Thomas Scarantino

Chrome

Coaches: Chris Haunss, Greg Leder, Alec Overby

Ben Nicholson, Henry Haunss, Hudson Overby, Jack Whitaker, Jackson Keller, Leo Giannuzzi, Michael Markovich, Nathaniel Schwarz, Ollie Ferrucci, Paul Milazzo, Timothy Ahern, Tristan Leder, Tyler Torres

Chaos

Coaches: Matt Ganas, Dan Sampson, James Reynolds

Brendan Reynolds, Cash Leake, Connor McKay, Connor Willett, Cristian Stankewicz, David McDermott, Henry Crain, Henry Kiernan, Owen Sampson, Reid Brunner, Sean O'Connor, Theo Ganas

Redwoods

Coaches: Mike Eschmann, Neil Williamson, James Mastaglio, Chris Eschmann

Aidan Knapp, Christopher Cendan, Conor Miller, Drew Saloy, Jack Williamson, James Ryan, Joe Sileo, Joseph Martorana, Kellan Mastaglio, Mikey Eschmann, Ryan Williamson, Samuel Rossi

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Sports Events

Portraits

In its inaugural season, the Garden City Centennials GU9 Comets was out of this world! This team has girls from Stratford, Stewart, St. Joe’s and St. Ann’s many of which were meeting for the first time. By the end of the spring season, the girls developed their soccer to be formidable force to competitors and also developed strong friendships that will last forever! This tight knit group had tons of fun while progressing their soccer skills (and some popsicles and matching headbands along the way!) The girls would like to give a special thanks to Coach Chris for his patience and awesome coaching which made their first year together awesome! Go Comets!!

A strong, fast, and fun St. Anne’s CYO Spring Track season

The 2023 CYO Spring Track season was a great success for the St. Anne’s team. Over 275 runners from kindergarten through 8th grade competed throughout the spring in five parish meets and the CYO Regional and Championship meets. St. Anne’s runners took home many medals, but more importantly were great teammates and friends, who worked hard and ran strong in every race. St. Anne’s dedicated group of coaches are proud of all the strides the runners made throughout the season.

St. Anne’s Track and Cross Country program prides itself on teaching sportsmanship, having fun, and instilling a lifelong love of running. Registration is now open for our weekly summer camp program. “Summer Camp” is an opportunity for new runners to get in shape for cross-country, or for any kids to stay active over the summer. Registration is also open for our fall cross-country season. More information and registration can be found at https://www.stannesgccyo.org/cross-country/.

The fourth grade girls having a fun (and fast) time.

The third grade boys at the CYO Championship Meet.

One of our second grade boys relay teams. CYO meets focus on relays as a way to build teamwork and sportsmanship.

Coach Peggy and the always strong fifth grade boys at regionals. All of the boys qualified for the championship meet!

The senior boys team, led by Coach Jeff, had a fantastic season.

The fifth grade girls had a great afternoon at the Our Lady of Lourdes parish meet.

Last minute instructions from our fearless leader, head coach Chris DelliCarpini.

Ready to take on the mile.

The first grade girls are always ready for their medals.

New Listing in Garden City, NY

Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath Colonial home features a living room, dining room, and updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The second floor includes the primary bedroom, two additional bedrooms, plus a new hall bath. Two, doublewide storage closets are also on the second floor. The finished basement provides a new full bath, recreation space, laundry, utilities, and storage. Other amenities include central air conditioning. private, landscaped yard, and new roof over the garage. Great location near to schools, park, and LIRR. MLS# 3486610. $959,000.

Lisa Heaney Real Estate Salesperson

Garden City Office

516.248.6655 ext.2218, c.516.376.3470

lisaheaney@danielgale.com

lisaheaney.danielgale.com

danielgale.com

10 Boylston Street, Garden City, NY 11530

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