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BY MEG MORGAN NORRIS Residents at a June 21st forum on the future of the main St. Paul’s historic main building were told that the building is structurally sound and that its rooms could be reused to house a variety of different programs. According to Joseph Jabour, a member of the Design and Engineering Subcommittee of the Mayor’s Committee on St. Paul’s, the building’s brick outer walls and main beams are solid. He said that there are virtually no cracks in the outer walls and the wooden beams “are so hard you probably couldn’t cut them with a saw.” Jabour, a member of the Village’s Architectural Design Review Board, has been a professional engineer for 40 years, specializing in structural forensics. See page 42

Garden City High School held its 88th annual commencement ceremonies on Saturday, June 25th at Warren King Field. Congratulations to the Class of 2022! See page 28

Water system Traffic comm evaluates traffic study contract approved BY RIKKI MASSAND

At its meeting on June 16 the Village of Garden City Traffic Commission evaluated the Numbered Streets Traffic Calming Study of the Central section, performed by consultants Creighton Manning LLP. In a few ways, this report and its recommendations became the basis on which several other traffic matters in central Garden City are evaluated. A longstanding request for full four-way stop intersections in the Central section that preceded the study

was considered a high priority, however after much discussion of various traffic calming plans for the Central section the Commission learned that the request was inactive following later Central Property Owners’ Association consideration. Village Trustee Charles Kelly, chair of the Traffic Commission, noted the stop signs proposed for Hilton Avenue’s intersections with Fourth Street and Fifth Street were previously deferred several times since 2019. The proposal would have made those two intersections four-way stop

signs. Trustee Mary Carter Flanagan said she was surprised Creighton Manning’s study of the Numbered Streets did not include much on the presence and effectiveness of stop signs, yet speed humps (not speed bumps) were acclaimed as the best corrective measure to slow traffic. From Creighton Manning, Michael Amabile commented for the Traffic Commission that in development of the study the focus was on speeding that often See page 42

BY RIKKI MASSAND The Garden City Board of Trustees approved several agenda items at its Thursday, June 16 meeting, including the authorization of a $51,071 contract for Colorado-based vendor Hach, Inc. to perform semi-annual maintenance on the chlorine analyzer, PH probe and nitrate analyzer for properly maintaining the PH levels at village wells; nitrate analyzers monitor the nitrate levels at the Clinton Road Well. Hach Inc. will calibrate analyzers, monitor them twice a year and respond to emergencies when equipment needs an adjustment. Funds for the Hach Inc. contract come from the village’s operating budget. Village Administrator Suozzi noted that Hach’s scope of work includes firmware updates, See page 44

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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

Chicken and Egg

The Mayor’s Committee on St. Paul’s has certainly done a great deal of work on considering various options for St. Paul’s. All of the members deserve praise for volunteering their time and expertise to try to finally come up with a solution to what has been the intractable problem of what to do with St. Paul’s. The ideas that were presented at the June 21st meeting were certainly intriguing. Who wouldn’t love to have a cultural and recreation center in a lovely old building? But. The old elephant is still in the room what’s it going to cost? Yes, we understand that we can’t know what the cost will be until the project has some parameters. But it’s

also kind of pointless to create those parameters without having at least a ballpark idea of what we can afford. It’s like shopping for a Bentley when you can afford a Toyota. There may be some nifty features on the expensive car, but you can afford what you can afford. We’d like to suggest that the committee consider soon providing some guesstimates on costs of the different phases of development. Right now people are making suggestions with no idea as to their costs. That just isn’t the way that most people think about how to spend money. You need to know the relative costs of different options in order to make decisions.

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Basis for parking lot closure

To the Editor: We are the Village Trustees most responsible for the temporary closing of the Raymond Court parking lot (RCPL). The RCPL is situated at the end of a dead-end street, Raymond Court. In response to many complaints from residents of Raymond Court concerning congestion and speeding cars and with deep support from the community, we campaigned last winter promising to address the situation. Upon taking office in April, we brought on a motion to temporarily close the RCPL so that we could evaluate the situation and conduct the studies that were not done prior to the construction of the RCPL. The studies outweighed the inconvenience to residents attending sporting events. These residents now, at worst, must walk two minutes from the Stewart School parking lot to the main fields. This is a shorter distance than from parking at St. Paul’s to some of the playing fields there. Regarding the ongoing studies, specifically, the Board of Trustees is now evaluating, among other things regarding the RCPL, alternatives for a way to access the RCPL lot other than through Raymond Court as well as evaluating the possibility of adding spaces to the Stewart Avenue parking lot. Some background may be helpful, regarding both the RCPL and the Stewart Fields. Background: the RCPL was completed and opened in 2021. Prior to its opening, there was no outreach to the residents of Raymond Court. No study was conducted to evaluate either the necessity of the RCPL or the alternatives to building it that would have minimal impact to the residents of Raymond Court. There was also no study conducted to determine if there was a route, other than Raymond Court, to access RCPL. In the past year, there were many complaints from residents there of speeding cars, heavy traffic and danger-

ous conditions created by those using the RCPL. No other dead-end street in the Village has had a parking lot constructed at the end of it. Nor have we identified such a situation in other villages. To address these complaints, the Village Board of Trustees closed the RCPL temporarily in April 2022 so that the residents of Raymond Court would be safer during the study and the Village could study the necessity of the RCPL, the alternatives to it and whether a different route of access to RCPL could be created. Those studies are ongoing and are expected to conclude later this year. At the same time as the studies are being done, the Board of Trustees has worked with the Board of Education to make the fields accessible from the Stewart School parking lot (SSPL) when an overflow lot is needed. Thus far, the SSPL has been available for those attending events at the Stewart Fields and has been utilized. It is important background and notable that the SSPL was the only parking lot for the Stewart Fields for decades. It was sufficient then as a stand-alone parking lot and now, despite all the efforts to make it a useful addition for parking, it is criticized as presenting too burdensome a walk. For those people who find the two minute walk from the SSPL difficult or burdensome, they can be dropped off at the Stewart Avenue parking lot even if all the spaces are taken. Despite the criticism of using the SSPL as a backup lot, we still believe that the safety of residents on Raymond Court is more important to the Village than further minimizing the burden on residents to attend sporting events at the Stewart fields. Village Trustees Charles Kelly and Lawrence Marciano

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Garden City students Sienna Brunetti, Angela Vorkas, Grayson Gardi and Erin O’Connor attended the unveiling ceremony on June 17. Photos courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

Two Garden City Middle School students unveiled a statue at the Cradle of Aviation Museum on June 17 that honors Dr. Sally Ride, the first American woman to go to space. Sixth grader Angela Vorkas and seventh grader Sienna Brunetti were selected for the unveiling based on a recent essay contest where they wrote about the barrier-breaking female astronaut. The statue, titled “The First American Woman in Space,” was gifted to the museum. It stands tall at 7 feet and will welcome visitors in front of the Cradle of Aviation. In addition to the Garden City students who helped with the unveiling, two students from the High School, Grayson Gardi and Erin O’Connor, had the honor of singing the national anthem. This event aligns with the District’s participation in the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program, which provides cross-curricular experiences for Garden City students.

The Garden City High School Class of 1982 at its 20 year reunion. The Garden City High School Class of 1982 will be holding its 40th reunion on Saturday, October 22, at the Garden City Casino from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The event will include an open bar, four hours of passed hors d’oeuvres and music. Additionally, on

Friday night there will be music played by Luce Ends & Hug Dega band playing at BK Sweeny’s Uptown Grill starting at approximately 9:30. For more information, please e-mail gchsclassof1982@outlook.com

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Open House Fri., July 1st 5:30-7pm, Sat., July 2nd 11:30am-1pm, 38 Grove St. 4 BR 2 full bath exp Cape, loads of amenities, walk to Grove Park & Locust School. Low taxes! $899,000

Featured Home ~ Most desirable location in Cathedral Gardens!! Wide street brings you to a very impressive circular driveway to a custom built Expanded Brick Ranch. Enter onto the cozy front porch!! Beautiful entrance foyer leads to a very large formal living room with a large picture window. Banquet sized dining room with parquet wood floors. Great size family room with marble floors and sliders leading to park-like yard 100x241. There is plenty of room for a pool! There are 5 great sized bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. Do not miss this opportunity to make this your Dream home!! Offered at $950,000

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Open House Fri., July 1st 5:30-7pm, Sat., July 2nd, 1:30-3pm, 162 Locust St. Updated, exp 5 BR, 2 full ba cape cod on 77x125. Open flr plan, walk to Grove Park & Locust School. $1,199,000

Gorgeous west-facing top floor 2Br/2B upgraded condo w/Balcony. Luxurious, maintenance-free living $949,000

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Brokerage in Garden City* In Contract

Picturesque 5+Bedroom 4 Bath / 2 HB Tudor with breathtaking views of Golf Club. $2,495,000

Stately 5BR 3.5 ba Col premier Estates block 102 x 150 pristine landscaped lot. Supreme proximity to all $2,475,000

3 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath single floor luxurious Wyndham West with stunning panoramic views $1,999,000

New Price Construction Complete! Over 3,000 sq. ft. Stunning 4Br 3.5Ba custom kit, fam rm, private MBR ste, lrg lot, taxes $18,280 $1,725,000

Spacious Barnes built 4B/3.5ba prime Estates Col. lush 80 x 100 prop. $1,325,000

New Price Large 4BR/2.5.ba Col. 1/4 acre. Lovely& Private! Low taxes! $1,199,000

Meticulously maintained updated Split 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, this sun drenched home is not one to miss $1,020,000

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Beautiful 4 Bedroom 3.5 Bath Tudor style home on 60x110 lot on prime estate block $1,499,000

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 bath split Wyndham unit with beautiful south west views $889,000

Rental 4br, 3bath ranch large 166x247 lot on cul-de-sac. Total reno 2019. Occupancy Aug. 1 $6,400/mo

New Price 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath unit with western exposoure. Private rooftop terrace. $859,000

New kitchen, 2 updated baths. 3 br. Walk to park and school $799,000

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Valley Stream Updated 3 bedroom 2 bath Cape in the heart of Valley Stream Village $675,000

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Rockville Centre Co-op Sundrenched 2br 2ba w/terr Elevator bldg, parking, laundry, desirable location, close to all. $419,000

Hewlett Co-op Stunning 3 br/2 ba coop, w/d in unit Private terrace, indoor parking, convenient to LIRR, Shops, restaurants etc. $297,000

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Welcome to this expanded & updated 5 BR, 2 full bath cape cod home. Open, bright floor plan boasts living room, dining room, a fabulous oversized updated kitchen with island and adjoining family room with gas fireplace. Sliders lead to expansive backyard with patio, perfect for entertaining. In addition first floor has two bedrooms that could also be used as a home office or den. A Mudroom with full laundry and a full bath complete the first floor. Second floor features desirable 3 Bedrooms and full bath. Basement is very large and unfinished. Young roof and windows, new wood floors, walk to Grove Park and Locust School! Must see!

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Adelphi adjunct professor authors her sixth book

Ellen Hagan.

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BY GARY SIMEONE Ellen Hagan, an adjunct professor at Adelphi University, is set to release her sixth book, which focuses on teenage climate activists who take a stand against over industrialization on a barrier island in New Jersey. The book is written in a poetic format called in verse, and it tells the story of family, love, community and coming of age. Hagan, an adjunct professor who teaches a summer creative writing course, said she was inspired to write the book, which is entitled “Don’t Call Me A Hurricane” because she spent her summer vacations on Long Beach Island in the Garden State. “It’s a place that’s near and dear to my heart because we spent a lot of our summer vacations there when I was a kid,” said Hagan. In her new book, which is now her third novel in the young adult fiction category, a group of student environmental activists try to protect an area of marshland from being destroyed and overdeveloped. “It’s the summer before their senior year of high school and these activists are bent on protecting this small marshland area called Clam Cove Reserve,” said Hagan. “There’s also a love story involved with one of the main characters, named Eliza Marino, and that also takes the reader down a different road.”

“Don’t Call Me a Hurricane” is the sixth book by Ellen Hagan. The story also involves a major cleanup on the Island from a recent devastating hurricane and a building of friendship and love through a common bond of protecting a jewel of nature. Hagan said she has always loved poetry and writing, and several of her poems and essays have been featured in magazines throughout the years. She teaches a Memoir, Poetry and Nature course and co-leads the Alice Hoffman Young Writer’s Retreat at Adelphi every summer. In her new novel, Hagan said she wanted to explore climate change and particularly younger people who take a stand in what they believe in. “The more I followed what’s happening with this global crisis, the more I thought about how does art respond to some of these issues. I wanted to show how young people are speaking out about what’s happening in the world, and how they are initiating a dialogue about larger social justice issues.” Hagan has written five other books and has three published poetry collections. To find out more about the author, you can visit her website, ellenhagan. com. A book release party has been scheduled for July 21 in Manhattan.

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Garden City Real Estate Market Information 158 Brixton 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

Loan Term 30-year fixed 15-year fixed 5/1 ARM

Interest Rate 5.662% 4.721% 5.311%

APR 5.747% 4.871% 4.480%

Long Island Sales Data From One Key MLS Month May-2022 Apr-2022 Mar-2022 Feb-2022 Jan-2021 Dec-2021 Nov-2021 Oct-2021

Nassau County Median Sale Price Current Year Prior Year $686,000 $635,000 $669,000 $630,000 $650,000 $600,000 $650,000 $599,000 $650,000 $601,000 $645,000 $605,000 $651,000 $599,000 $650,000 $588,000

% Change 8.0 6.2 8.3 8.5 8.2 6.6 8.7 10.5

Located in the heart of the Estates Section of Garden City, this gorgeous center hall Colonial has been completely renovated throughout. The home features a welcoming foyer, a new gourmet kitchen with quartz counter tops, high end appliances and a sizable island that is completely open to the dining room. A spacious living room with a fireplace, a sun-drenched den and a powder room complete the first floor. The primary bedroom suite boasts a huge walk-in closet and a luxurious bath with radiant heat. There are 2 nicely sized bedrooms serviced by a beautiful hall bathroom and a spacious fourth bedroom on the third floor. The basement recreation room and the rear paver patio are perfect for entertaining. Renovations include the roof, windows, siding, electric, kitchen, cac, bathrooms, hardwood floors, basement, driveway, patio and landscaping. The home is proximate to 2 LIRR stations, school and park. The location, low taxes and overall condition make this the perfect place to call home!

60 Magnolia Avenue

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Date: 06/28/2022 Sold price: $1,325,000 6 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 half baths Style: Colonial Lot size: .19 acre Total taxes: $22,651 MLS number: 3366852 The Seller’s Team: Cheryl Adams McAuliffe and Mary Weille, Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates The Buyer’s Team: Viviane Tebcherany, Ed Ryan Real Estate

Date: 06/28/2022 Sold price: $1,825,000 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath Style: Colonial Lot size: .14 acre Total taxes: $20,376 MLS number: 3382330 The Seller’s Team: Stephen and Laura Baymack, Compass Greater NY The Buyer’s Team: Pete Diaz, Compass Greater NY

Spacious and gracious colonial located on beautifully landscaped and private 75 x 113 property in the Central Section. A grand foyer welcomes you into this inviting and sun-drenched home featuring delightful pre-war architectural details and beautiful hardwood floors throughout. The main level offers front to back living room with wbfp, dining room with 2 builtins, updated Wolf/ Sub-Z kitchen with huge island, sunroom/office and .5 bath. Four bedrooms and two updated full baths are on the second floor including an ensuite primary bedroom. Two add’l bedrooms and .5 bath are on the 3rd making a perfect guest/teen/nanny or office space. Abundant oversized windows invite the sunshine and views in. Full basement with rec room and OSE. Detached 2 c garage. Perfectly convenient walk to the train (7 minutes), town shopping/restaurants, gyms, and schools.

Date: 06/27/2022 Sold Price: $978,000 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths Style: Tudor Lot size:.14 acre Total taxes: $18,591 MLS number: 3385039 The Seller’s Team: Maryann Milovcic and John Corrigan, Douglas Elliman Real Estate The Buyer’s Team: Parvaneh Rifino and Carolyn Meenan, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s Intl. Realty

Tudor Home on a Quiet Tree Lined Street, Hardwood Floors throughout, Living Room with Fireplace, Dining Room, Den, New Stainless Steel Appliances, New Hot Water Tank, New Washer/Dryer, New Forever Roof, New Siding, Star Savings Are $1,685.36, Garden City School District, Close to Seventh Street Shopping, Restaurants, LIRR and much, much more!!

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Southampton | 112 Wooleys Drive | $6,499,000 4 BR, 5 BA | Web# 3401385 Rosemary Bruno: M 516.383.9922

Call for Details | Garden City | $1,849,000 4 BR, 2 BA, 1 Half BA | Web# 3410922

Garden City | 46 Claydon Road | $6,700/monthly rent 4 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3405705 Lara Munoz-Corredor: M 917.846.2808

Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $1,375,000 4 BR, 2 BA, 1 Half BA | Web# 3380532 Norma Quigley: M 516.236.7996

Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $978,000 4 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3385039 Maryann Milovcic: M 347.724.2873 John Corrigan: M 516.361.9634

Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $920,000 4 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3380974 Michelle McArdle: M 516.306.4134

Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $910,000 3 BR, 2 BA, 1 Half BA | Web# 3383189 Dana Eaton: M 516.458.7302 Jill Palmeri: M 516.375.2631

Sold | Garden City South | Sold Price: $807,000 3 BR, 1 BA, 1 Half BA | Web# 3362417 Laura Mulligan: M 516.729.6885 Norma Quigley: M 516.236.7996

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St. Joseph Parish religious education registration The Religious Education Office of St. Joseph Parish is now conducting registration for all new students who will be entering first grade in the fall of 2022. The Religious Education Program provides a faith-filled and nurturing environment for students and is designed to assist parents in their primary responsibility of forming their children in the Catholic faith. Children learn that they were created by a loving God, in His image, and are a unique creation who God cares for and loves. The program emphasizes that just as we are created in the image and likeness of God, so are all others and as such, everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. The parish, in coop-

eration with the parents seeks to form children through prayer, instruction in the faith, service to our community and attendance at Sunday Mass Registration is available for children of registered families of St. Joseph Parish. Our first-grade classes begin in October. Classes meet from 4:00–5:15 p.m. weekly, and are offered on either a Tuesday, Wednesday of Thursday. All parents interested in registering their child should contact the Office of Religious Ed at 516-741-7787 or email stjosephrelcosullivan@gmail.com. and the staff will be happy to assist you in registering your child.

Sanitation collections Residents are reminded that there will be normal weekly collection during the week that includes July 4.

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2022 Gazebo Concerts on the Village Green

In cooperation with Steve Dassa Entertainment, the Garden City Recreation Department is pleased to announce a stellar schedule of Summer Concerts! All shows are performed at the Gazebo on Village Green, located at the corner of Stewart and Hilton Avenues. Shows begin promptly at 7:15 p.m. In the event of rain, shows will be moved indoors to Cluett Hall, on the grounds of Historic Saint Paul’s School, 295 Stewart Avenue. Due to the limited seating at Cluett Hall, proof of residency in the Inc. Village will be required for admission to the show. Here is the schedule of concerts: • July 14 – The Fireflies – “You Were Mine” and other classic hits. • July 21 – The Sky’s the Limit – A Duprees tribute band, performing the hits of the legendary Duprees and other popular tunes. • July 28 – Tangerine – Featuring Stan Zizka, Edie Van Buren and Charlie Aiello performing the best music of the last 50 years. • August 4 – 1910 Fruitegum Co. – “Simon Says”, “1,2,3 Red Light” and more great 60s tunes. • August 11 – Southbound – Long Island’s Classic Country band. • August 18 – Manhattan Skyline – Great lead voices and terrific harmonies by this popular group. For additional information about these shows, please call Garden City Recreation and Parks at (516) 465-4075

Let’s Play Bingo Returns!

Erin Fleischmann of Douglas Elliman Real Estate will again visit the Senior Center on Wednesday, July 13, at 11:15 a.m. to play Bingo! Erin will bring prizes from local businesses as well as fun! Come in and enjoy the games!

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Tai Chi Class For Seniors Offered at Garden City’s Senior Center

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Chess Group Interest

Several seniors have expressed interest in forming a chess group that would meet one day a week at the Senior Center. If this would be of interest to you, please call the Senior Center at 385-8006 to let them know.

“Open Studio” for Seniors on Tuesdays

Recreation and Parks has set some time aside for senior artists who are residents of Garden City to gather together to socialize and share your talents. The Senior Center will be open for this on Tuesdays from 2 to 4:15 p.m. Bring your own supplies, table covering, table easel (only) and enjoy sharing with other interested seniors. Please note - You are responsible for cleaning up your area when you are finished.

Senior Exercise with Felicia

Come join us for Senior Exercise with Felicia at the Garden City Senior Center! Classes will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. In order to attend a class you must pre-register. You may pre-register up to two days before the class you want to attend by calling the Senior Center between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 385-8006. For a Monday class, you may call the Friday before. Space is limited.

Senior Bridge Results The winners of the Monday, June 27, games:

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ning on May 10 for a free six week tai chi class. This session will be open to seniors who are residents of the Village of Garden City. The class will take place at the Senior Center at 10:00, and is being offered by John Nesbitt, Village resident and regular Senior Center participant. John studies mixed martial arts, and is eager to share what he has learned with us. Tai chi can be used to decrease stress and anxiety, while also enhancing your ability to sleep. Other benefits of this mind-body practice include, developing better balance, reducing chronic pain and increasing cognition and mood! No registration necessary.

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North/South 1st Place: Athena Philippides and Carmel Quill 2nd Place: Pat Fontaine and Ellen Moynahan East/West 1st Place: Irene Christie and Dolores Furey 2nd Place: Terry Schoenig and Tommie Dodge

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Garden City State of Mind With Billy Joel Tribute Band

Cold Spring Harbor Band Friday, July 8 th 6 - 10PM 7th Street - Garden City

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Laura Baymack Lic. RE Salesperson Baymack Team M: 516.537.3050

Stephen Baymack Lic. Assoc. RE Broker Baymack Team M: 516.216.0244

Laura Carroll Lic. RE Salesperson Laura Carroll Team M: 917.370.5354

Chelsea Costello Lic. RE Salesperson Laura Carroll Team M: 516.509.7961

Pete Diaz Lic. RE Salesperson Licensed as Pedro Diaz M: 516.642.9881

Kerry Flynn Lic. RE Salesperson Laura Carroll Team M: 914.772.6169

Mairead Garry Lic. RE Salesperson McCooey Olivieri Team M: 516.375.8434

Susan Gillin Lic. RE Salesperson Jen Sullivan Team M: 516.655.5662

Lauren Grima Lic. RE Salesperson M: 917.642.5036

Christina Hirschfield Lic. RE Salesperson Laura Carroll Team M: 516.805.0703

Maeve Kilgo Lic. RE Salesperson McCooey Olivieri Team M: 917.576.9928

Maureen Lagarde Lic. RE Salesperson M: 516.850.7812

Patrick McCooey Lic. Assoc. RE Broker McCooey Olivieri Team M: 516.236.4287

Adrienne McDougal Lic. RE Salesperson Laura Carroll Team M: 516.662.3872

Athena Menoudakos Lic. RE Salesperson M: 516.316.4955

Michael Meule Lic. RE Salesperson Michael Meule Team M: 516.713.8177

Danielle Nero Lic. RE Salesperson Laura Carroll Team M: 516.205.6501

Alexander Olivieri Lic. RE Salesperson McCooey Olivieri Team M: 516.306.7738

Alexandra Parisi Lic. Assoc. RE Broker M: 516.427.6878

Jennifer Sullivan Lic. RE Salesperson Jen Sullivan Team M: 516.361.7190

Colin Stewart Lic. RE Salesperson Laura Carroll Team M: 917.405.9280

Salvatore Sica Lic. Assoc. RE Broker The Sica Team M: 347.922.8947

Julie Whicher Lic. RE Salesperson Laura Carroll Team M: 516.698.3975

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182 Seventh Street Garden City, NY 11530

All professionals above are real estate licensees affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws.

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Now the #1 brokerage in the United States.* Reach out to connect to a Garden City agent.

107 5th Street, Garden City 6 BD | 6 BA | 2 HB | $4,495,000 Laura Carroll | M: 917.370.5354

88 2nd Street, Garden City 6 BD | 5 BA | 1 HB | $3,599,000 Stephen & Laura Baymack M: 516.216.0244

100 Hilton Avenue, PH 1, Garden City 3 BD | 3 BA | $2,880,000 Maureen Lagarde | M: 516.850.7812

124 Stratford Avenue, Garden City 7 BD | 3 BA | 1 HB | $1,995,000 Stephen & Laura Baymack M: 516.216.0244

61 Transverse Road, Garden City 4 BD | 2 BA | 1 HB | $1,749,000 Jennifer Sullivan | M: 516.361.7190

7 Claydon Road, Garden City 3 BD | 1 BA | 1 HB | $1,059,000 Laura Carroll | M: 917.370.5354 Adrienne McDougal | M: 516.662.3872

206 Wetherill Road, Garden City 5 BD | 2 BA | 2 HB | $979,000 Maureen Lagarde | M: 516.850.7812

56 Westbury Road, Garden City 3 BD | 1 BA | 1 HB | $968,000 Pete Diaz | M: 516.642.9881 Frank Morabito | M: 917.207.7782

6 Pell Terrace, Garden City 4 BD | 2 BA | 1 HB | $929,000 Athena Menoudakos | M: 516.316.4955

1 Iris Lane, Garden City 3 BD | 2 BA | 1 HB | $899,000 Jennifer Sullivan | M: 516.361.7190

360 Stewart Avenue, 2B, Garden City 2 BD | 1 BA | $499,000 Laura Carroll | M: 917.370.5354 Adrienne McDougal | M: 516.662.3872

109 15th Street, H2, Garden City 2 BD | 1 BA | $390,000 Julie Whicher | M: 516.698.3975

UNDER CONTRACT

114 Brook Street, Garden City 7 BD | 4 BA | 1 HB | $2,398,000 Athena Menoudakos | M: 516.316.4955

UNDER CONTRACT

4 Andover Court, Garden City 4 BD | 3 BA | 1 HB | $1,185,000 Stephen & Laura Baymack M: 516.216.0244

UNDER CONTRACT

224 Nassau Boulevard, Garden City 4 BD | 3 BA | $999,000 Stephen & Laura Baymack M: 516.216.0244

UNDER CONTRACT

111 7th Street, 307, Garden City 1 BD | 1 BA | $525,000 Stephen & Laura Baymack M: 516.216.0244

All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage. *Source: 2021 Closed Sales Volume, U.S., RealTrends 500.

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61 Transverse Road, Garden City 4 BD | 2 BA | 1 HB | $1,749,000

Jen Sullivan Licensed RE Salesperson jennifer.sullivan@compass.com M: 516.361.7190

Get ready to fall in love with this fully renovated four bedroom, two and a half bath colonial situated on a large 60x150 lot in a premier location. Step inside and experience perfection. The main level layout of the house flows wonderfully with a spacious living room with fireplace, the ultimate entertainer’s family room with Mahogany bar, a beautiful dining room with a wall of windows overlooking the dreamy backyard, office/bedroom, powder room and a show-stopping new kitchen. Jen Sullivan is a licensed real estate salesperson affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice.

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The expanded and newly renovated kitchen offers everything one could want in luxury living. It is equipped with stunning custom white cabinetry, granite countertops, glass subway tile backsplash, sub-zero fridge, Wolf appliances, large center island with custom walnut pull out drawers, two dishwashers, coffee bar, wet bar, refrigeration drawers, charging station, central vacuum and radiant heat flooring. Custom doors with retractable screens lead out to a new patio and enormous backyard with lush landscaping. Upstairs, discover the gracious primary bedroom with vaulted ceiling and barn doors that open to custom walk-in closet with island as well as, a large en-suite spa bathroom with glass shower, soaking tub and radiant heat flooring. Two additional large bedrooms with walk-in closets and full hallway bathroom complete this level. Additional highlights include: large basement, two zones of CAC, four zones of heat, water filtration system and extensive landscaping for privacy. The owners have spared no expense. Come see for yourself. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage. 516.517.4751

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Knights honor James Brady

Diligence. Professionalism. Integrity. No matter what your real estate needs may be, Maureen Lagarde is here to help. Your professional consultation is just one phone call away.

Maureen Lagarde Licensed Real Estate Salesperson maureen.lagarde@compass.com M: 516.850.7812 Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.

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The St. Joseph’s Bishop Baldwin Council 15808 Knights of Columbus recently awarded a Certificate of Appreciation to James T. Brady, Vietnam War Veteran and member of the Council. Pictured left to right: Hector DeMarchena, Faithful Pilot and Grand Knight of the Council; Jim Brady, Council Member; and John Delany, Assembly Faithful Navigator and Past Grand Knight.

Who You Work With Matters.

As the market moves, move with Garden City’s market maker. Reach out today for a free analysis of your home value.

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Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Licensed as Pedro Diaz peter.diaz@compass.com M: 516.642.9881

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.

Pedro Diaz is a licensed RE salesperson with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. 182 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY 11530.

The Bristal Assisted Living has been serving seniors and their families in the tri-state area since 2000, offering independent and assisted living, as well as state-of-the-art memory care programs. We are committed to helping residents remain independent, while providing peace of mind that expert care is available, if needed. Designed with seniors in mind, each of our communities feature exquisitely appointed apartments and beautiful common areas that are perfect for entertaining. On-site services and amenities include daily housekeeping, gourmet meals, a cinema, salon, plus so much more. Discover a vibrant community, countless social events with new friends, and a luxurious lifestyle that you will only find at The Bristal.

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The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment Shop BY MELISSA JAEGER

Celebrate the holiday in style with some patriotic glassware from the A.T. Stewart Consignment Shop.

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It’s hard to imagine Independence Day without fireworks. But did you ever wonder how this tradition started? Believed to be invented by the Chinese 2,000 years ago, they were made by inserting gun powder into bamboo shoots. Since then, saying that fireworks have vastly improved is an under-statement! They have become a mainstay of every Fourth of July celebration since the country's independence back in 1776. However, the celebratory firing of muskets, artillery and other explosives were much more common since fireworks were expensive, difficult to manage and not nearly as impressive as they are today. During the summer of 1776, the delegates of the Continental Congress were in Philadelphia debating whether the original 13 colonies should declare their independence. While the Congress voted for independence on July 2nd, they did not approve the wording of the Declaration until July 4th. In a letter to his wife, John Adams wrote that the approval of the vote for independence should be a "great anniversary Festival" and "solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with … Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever.” Adams believed that to be the correct date for the celebration. Ever after, he would not participate in July 4th celebrations. Did you know that both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on July 4, 1826, on the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence? In 1870, Congress made July 4th a federal holiday. The Shop will be CLOSED on that day. Plans are underway for our first ever “Taste the Grape & Shop til you Drop” Wine Tasting. Wednesday, July 20, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.. The Tasting is being conducted by Total Wines (of Westbury). The $10 Admission fee entitles you to wine and light refreshments. And late afternoon shopping is encouraged! Bring a friend – or two! Space is limited to 50 people so purchase your tickets in advance, either in the Shop, or pay by credit card over the phone. You can also participate in our “Cork Pull” raffle. Everyone who purchases a cork, is guaranteed to win a bottle of wine. It really is true what they say … “you gotta be in it to win it.” Our summer hours? Our Wednesday late night shopping hours will be sus-

pended after the Wine Tasting and will resume in September. Also, for the month of August only, we will be closed on Saturdays (Aug. 6th, 13th, 20st, and 27th). By overwhelming demand, we remain open on Mondays!! And, for those of you who work, we continue to stay open late on Wednesdays until 6:00pm, through the end of July. It’s a great chance to shop in peace and quiet. We get newly consigned merchandise almost every day! And we sell new merchandise – especially gift items – bought through the NY Gift Show. Therefore, I prefer to think of our shop as a Gift and Resale Shop. If you can’t make it in right away, please shop online at www.atstewartexchange. org and pick up your purchases at the Exchange. We also post photos on the AT Stewart Exchange Facebook and Instagram pages. Unfamiliar with the Exchange Consignment Shop? We are housed in The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) Museum on 109 Eleventh Street (in the basement of the building). All the proceeds from the Shop sales directly benefit TGCHS. In addition to 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. We accept consignments Wednesday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. by appointment ONLY. This is done to safeguard customers, consignors and volunteers. Having appointments helps to keep down the numbers of people in the Shop and reduces 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. Remember: all the profits from the Consignment Shop support the maintenance and upkeep of TGCHS Museum. Thanks to your generous support, work on the outside of the Museum continues. The shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street. Shop Hours: Mon - Fri: 10–4 p.m., Wed: 10–6 p.m., Sat: Noon–4 p.m. For more information, please call (516) 746-8900.

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From classes to lectures and concerts to movie screenings, there's never a dull day at your local library! Check this paper each week for fun and informative all-ages activities, all for free or cheap!

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Location, Location, Location,Beautiful Brick Colonial is situated midblock in the heart of the sought after Mott Section. First floor features spacious living rm w/fireplace that flows open to a formal dining rm, kitchen, full bath, laundry room, and garage access complete the first floor. The second floor boasts a large primary and two additional sunny bedrooms. This storybook home is being sold as is. Endless possibilities... ML#3403003 | $799,000

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Fighting Hunger and Roaring Back

The first team measures portions of spice, rice, and vegetable flakes for each family meal. BY KENNETH MEYN After a two-year Covid hiatus, members and friends of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Garden City, came roaring back in another Meal Packing Event on Saturday, June 18. More than 15,100 meals were packed in just under two hours. Under the auspices of Rise Against Hunger, an international hunger relief organization, the meals will be distributed where most needed. Spearheaded by Diana Auer, Resurrection’s Director of Youth and Family Ministry, 94 people gathered with assembly-line precision to fill special plastic bags with ingredients for meals.

Said Diana, “I’m so thrilled that we were able to bring back our meal packing event this year! Resurrection members and friends really stepped up to support this meaningful and desperately needed outreach ministry.” Rob Whitaker, NY/NJ Community Engagement Officer for Rise Against Hunger, said, “It was a great event and a fantastic group of people. Great energy.” “What was packed today will feed 70 children one meal a day for an entire school year.” Pastor Jeff Browning viewed the occasion as another sign that Resurrection continues to revive after two years of limited activities. “This is a great event, and I’m so happy we can do it again.”

Multi-generations work together to label the boxes.

Bill Sweeney delivers a hefty bag.of rice. Eileen Peers thought the event was a great way to “help a lot of people. I helped last time, and I really enjoyed packing the meals.” Karen Schoenfeld “did it three years ago and I had a great time, so I decided to do it again. And it’s a good way to help people in need.” Vicar Joshua Kintz summed it up as a “pivotal event, a way to deal with an ever-growing need. It’s a way to be part

Contents for the meals are weighed, poured into plastic bags, which are heat-sealed for shipping.

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of our mission to be Christ’s hands and feet on earth.” Resurrection Lutheran Church is a Christian community of faith, located at 420 Stewart Ave., near Clinton Rd., in Garden City. All are invited to worship at 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays and at 8:30, 9:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday mornings, with Sunday School and Christian Education at 9:45 a.m. For more information, call 516.746.4426, or visit resgc.org.

Director Diana Auer rallies the group for packing 15,000 meals.

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Frau Birgit Mengel and Augustin Mingoia Murphy at the 122nd Commencement Ceremony of the German American School on June 23. Garden City resident Augustin Mingoia Murphy is a recipient of the German American Committee scholarship issued by The GermanAmerican Committee of Greater New York. Augustin, who is a rising junior and a German student at the Garden City High School, was inducted into the World Language Honor Society for German in the Spring and graduated from the German American School of New York in Garden City with a silver

medal earlier this month. During his middle school and high school years, he won 1st and 2nd place in subject areas such as spelling, Scrabble and STEM at Sprachfest, a German language and culture competition created by the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG). He plans to take College German 5 at the High School next year and participate in a student exchange program in Germany while he is in college. The German American Committee of Greater New York scholarships are awarded every year to eligible students who live in the Greater New York Metropolitan area who meet the academic requirements including an overall 90 average or above and submit a 500-600 word essay. They must demonstrate an interest in German heritage, the German language and the German American contributions to their community. The essay topic eligible students were required to write about this year was: an aspect of German culture, tradition or beliefs that continue to be practiced or followed in the United States today and the significance to the fabric of this country. Augustin’s winning essay was about how German culture, traditions and beliefs shaped the education system in the United States. The awards ceremony will take place on July 20 at the Liederkranz Club in NYC.

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GC resident wins scholarship for German language studies

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THE MAYOR’S UPDATE cveneziale@gardencityny.net

Enforcing Our Local Laws

In an effort to respond to resident complaints as to the lack of enforcement of our Local Laws, effective July 1, 2022, the use of gas fueled leaf blowers are strictly prohibited. Violation of this law will result in fines to companies and residents who do not comply with this new law. Landscaping Contractors must be licensed with the Village and display Village-issued decals. Moreover, residents who do not comply with Village Laws regarding recycling and garage disposal will no longer be issued warnings; summonses will now be issued. The Garden City Police Department will be monitoring our roads for persons who are speeding and not obeying traffic laws. Please remember the posted speed limit in our Village is 30 MPH. Please drive safely and enjoy the Fourth of July holiday.

2022 Landscaping Permits

As you may know, in March of this year, the Village passed a law which requires all landscapers who work in the Village to obtain a Village of Garden City license. In an effort to encourage compliance with this law, we are asking residents to make sure

that their landscaper is properly licensed by the Village. On the Village website, www.gardencityny.net, is a current listing of the landscapers licensed to work within the Village. We are asking that you please review the listing and make sure that your landscaper is on it. Although we already have over 100 companies registered with the Village Clerk’s Office, we still need your help to ensure your landscaper knows that they must have a Village of Garden City license before they can work on your property.

filter systems at various well sites, it was announced by Governor Kathy Hochul June 23, 2022. Garden City was one of 11 municipalities to receive funding. The Village has already been awarded approximately $26 million in WIIA grants.

Mayor Cosmo Veneziale

Water Infrastructure Improvement Grant

New York State’s Environmental Facilities Corporation has awarded the Village of Garden City an additional $3,653,794 in Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (WIIA) grants to help offset the costs of installing AOP (Advanced Oxidation Process) and GAC (Granulated Activated Carbon)

Tree Limb Trimming to Expand Traffic Visibility

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 resi-

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Residents can access the 2022-2023 Tax Payment System as follows: Bill Payment Center “Quick Link” on the Home Page, or • Tax and Water Billing Information Tab Payment Options: • ACH Debit Payment (No Additional Fees) • Visa, Mastercard or Discover (Additional Fees Apply) First half payments are due by July 1, 2022 to avoid penalties. Second half payments are due by January 3, 2023 to avoid penalties. To take advantage of the discounted full year amount, the full year tax payment must be made by June 30, 2022. Any questions regarding tax payments, please contact Angella Ciolino at (516) 465-4156.

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 “DWI Crackdown” Enforcement Initiative targeting See page 45

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Camera damaged Garden City Police are The Department is investigating a June 22nd report on Wellington Road where surveillance cameras show a male subject damaging a Ring camera on a front porch by placing gum over it. Email scam? On June 22nd two Garden City businesses reported they received suspicious emails from previous clients. Traffic light out Officers responded to traffic light malfunctions on Nassau Boulevard and Oxford Boulevard on June 22nd.

Code for endangering the health and safety of the community. Overpass hit Garden City Police responded to Cherry Valley Avenue on June 24th where a truck struck the overpass. The driver was charged with disregarding height restriction signs. Counterfeit bill On June 24th a 7th Street restaurant reports they received a $100 counterfeit bill as payment for services.

Excessive speed A motorist on Stewart Avenue was charged with unlicensed operation and excessive speed on June 22nd.

Contempt charge Garden City Detectives arrested a 33-year-old male for allegedly interacting with a former girlfriend on Ring Road on June 24th in violation of a stay away court order. He was charged with criminal contempt.

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A Promising Baseball Season BY BOB MORGAN, JR. I wrote about the political implications of the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade a few weeks ago. I’m not sure I have much to add now that the decision has come down. I frankly don’t like writing about abortion, so I’ll take a pass for now and turn to a totally unrelated, but far more enjoyable topic — baseball. This has the making of an unforgettable baseball season in this area, particularly for the New York Yankees, and maybe for the Mets.. As this is written, the Yankees have a record of 54 wins and 20 losses, by far the best mark in Major League Baseball, and this record is after a relatively difficult recent schedule of games against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Tampa Bay Rays and, most likely their biggest American League rival, the Houston Astros; during this stretch, the Yankees compiled a 9-4 mark. The Yanks presently lead the American League East by 11 games. It’s always dangerous to project, but the team is on pace to win 117 regular season games this year, out of 162. This is in marked contrast to last year’s lackluster team, which had a 92-70 record, and lasted exactly one game in the playoffs. That team seemed to have a one dimensional offense, with many home runs but little else and many, many strikeouts. And, except for Gerrit Cole, the starting pitchers were inconsistent and injury prone. The relievers were a little better, but hardly stellar. After the season there was serious deliberation of firing Aaron Boone as manager. On the other hand, the 2022 Yankees have numerous players having great years, starting with Aaron Judge, who currently has 28 home runs at this writing and 57 runs batted in, along with a .293 batting average. Other big power sources include Anthony Rizzo (20 homers) and Giancarlo Stanton (18 homers), while the Yanks have received solid production from their new catcher, Jose Trevino, as well as Gleyber Torres and DJ LeMahieu. A hallmark of the Yankee offense has been its resiliency, as shown by the

team’s amazing 23 comeback wins; right now, Aaron Judge hss 3 walk off hits. Meanwhile, the Yankee pitching has been solid. The starters, Cole, Nestor Cortes, Jordan Montgomery, Jameson Taillon and Luis Severino, have generally been effective, going deep into almost every game. The bullpen corps, currently headlined by Clay Holmes, but also including Wandy Peralta and others, have rarely given up big runs, even in the absence of two currently injured 2021 stars, Aroldis Chapman and Chad Green. Of course, while the Yankees are heavy favorites to win their division, the Houston Astros stand in their way to the American League pennant. The Yanks and Astros just completed a very evenly matched four game series at Yankee Stadium, in which each team won two games. Rather ominously for the Yankees, they were no-hit in one game and had six hitless innings in the next game. In addition to great pitching, the Astros have a strong lineup including two star players, Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez. . And then if the Yankees do manage to get past the Astros, they will have to defeat the National League winner in the World Series. One obvious possible opponent would be the Los Angeles Dodgers, certainly a talented team. But fans of the New York Mets, who at 47-27 actually have a slightly better record at this writing than the Dodgers, also have strong reasons to hope. The Mets are currently leading their division by five games. Team owner Steve Cohen has shown a willingness to provide the team with the resources necessary to compete at a high level, and put veteran manager Buck Showalter at the helm, Some Mets, particularly Pete Alonso, with 22 homers and 66 runs batted in, have responded.with a great season. Despite injuries, the pitching has also been solid. There hasn’t been Subway Series since 2000, but fans of the Yankees, and now the Mets, have reason to hope it can happen again.

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Garden City High School celebrates the Class of 2022

Members of the Class of 2022 celebrated graduation.

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On Saturday, June 25, Garden City High School’s Class of 2022 celebrated its graduation during the 88th annual commencement ceremony. Students marched through rows of flags onto the Warren King Field, as the High School band played “Pomp and Circumstance” and friends and family cheered from the stands. The ceremony began with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Student Council President Emily Besendorfer, followed by a performance of the national anthem from the Senior Chorale and a welcome address from Principal Kevin Steingruebner. A number of student speakers stepped up to the podium, including salutatorian Aidan Wu. Wu reflected on his time going through Garden City Public Schools, recalling many shared experiences of the Class of 2022. He noted the resiliency of the class, triumphing through challenges. “That leads us here today, where we stand united, despite all of our struggles that we’ve endured as the graduating Class of 2022,” he said. “We were lucky enough to return fully in

has created opportunities,” Dr. Sinha said. “This has made you resilient; you worked through this. You will take these learnings and really do great things and make Garden City proud.” Valedictorian Emma Nagler addressed her fellow graduates. She thanked the Garden City community, while looking ahead to the next chapter in life. Nagler encouraged her peers to try new things and enter into the unknown with confidence. “We are lucky enough to live in a community that gave us the security to work toward our goals and the resources to help us achieve them. But now, as we prepare to leave the bubble for the first time, we face a wide-open future with unlimited possibilities,” she said. “It’s okay if we still don’t know exactly what we want from life when we are 22, as long as we spend these next four years continually learning and experiencing.” After a keynote speech from social studies teacher Kevin O’Hagan, the Board of Education presented diplomas as each senior walked across the field. Following the chorale’s final per-

person to share one last year, one last sports season, one last conversation, one last laugh and one last memory with the same people we’ve known since kindergarten.” Following his remarks, Class of 2022 President Daniel Frankenberry presented Garden City High School with a class gift — a portable, custom Trojans tent to be used during outdoor events. Additionally, the winner of the Julia Maloney Scholarship, William Bonvissuto, read his award-winning essay to the crowd. Bonvissuto’s essay focused on a teacher who has had an impact on his life – high school psychology teacher Mr. William Highfill. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha expressed her close connection to the Class of 2022, as she started in Garden City the same year the graduates started high school. She described the past few years as ambiguous with uncertainties, but admired the class’ steadfast strength. “The challenges of the past few years have also accelerated the ways we work, how we learn and how we live today. But at the same time, it

Valedictorian Emma Nagler and salutatorian Aidan Wu.

The Board of Education congratulated each graduate.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha addressed the graduating class. formance, the Class of 2022 took part in a recession, officially designating them as alumni of Garden City High School. Photos courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

Members of the Board of Education presented the graduates with their diplomas.

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When Jimmie rang the Victory Bell to signify his final cancer treatment at Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside, our team celebrated with him. Our cancer experts were able to be at his side every step of the way because we offer the full spectrum of cancer care, from chemotherapy to radiation therapy to surgery. We’re also the only Long Island hospital to be part of the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center at Mount Sinai. With this multidisciplinary approach, we help you overcome not only the cancer, but whatever else cancer brings with it. Learn more at southnassau.org/cancer

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THIS WEEK AT ROTARY

Rotary holds epic lunch meeting, installs new president It was indeed an epic lunch meeting held by the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club this past Tuesday, June 28 at Calogero’s fine Italian restaurant. Breaking a recent record, 40 Rotary members and guests filled Calogero’s outside restaurant to witness a number of activities and enjoy a great Calogero’s lunch! Spirits were high and there was much camaraderie and good cheer as attendees witnessed the induction of Meg Morgan Norris, as the Club’s new president … the installation of Rotary officers and Directors … the presentation of scholarships to deserving Garden City and Mineola High School students … along with a new member induction.

Joanne Meyer-Jendras, Rotary scholarship chairperson (left) with Kaitlyn Fuoco, Garden City High School scholarship recipient awarded for extraordinary community service. and Craig Fuoco, Dad.

Diane Marmann, IPP; Beverly James, District Governor; Jim Brady Past Rotary President with Anita Frey, newly inducted member.

Sonia Saleh, Rotary District Governor, installs Meg Morgan Norris (Editor and Publisher, Garden City News) as new Club President.

New Club officers (L-R) Jeff Bushheit, Treasurer; Diana O’Neill, Vice President; Diane Marmann, IPP and Peter Gall, co-secretary. Not pictured: Tina O’Keefe co-secretary.

Stephen Baymack, dad, with Amanda Baymack, Garden City Foundation recipient of the “Althea Robinson Excellence in Business Education Scholarship;” Laura Baymack, mom with Althea Robinson recipient, representing the Garden City Foundation Board along with Joanne Meyer-Jendras, Foundation board member (not pictured).

Joanne Meyer-Jendras, scholarship chairman with Mineola High School Rotary scholarship recipient Urjo Patel (2nd from left), awarded for outstanding community service, with parents, Bharfi and Nomesh Petal.

Meg Morgan Norris, new Rotary president and Diane Marmann, outgoing president receive congratulatory flowers.

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Cathedral beekeepers preparing for first honey extraction BY CAROLINE COSGROVE As we welcome the Summer Solstice, we celebrate our second month of beekeeping at the Cathedral. Over the last two months, we have witnessed our colonies grow in leaps and bounds. Last week we placed the first honey supers on our hives and are well on our way to having a honey surplus this season, a major accomplishment for new hives when you consider that bees must visit two million flowers to produce one pound of honey! During the first few weeks, the hives were inspected weekly as we monitored the progress of the colonies. Our resident beekeepers searched for eggs, larva and capped brood, all evidence of a healthy, laying queen. The colonies were initially fed sugar syrup, a supplement used to stimulate wax production until the hive is strong enough to bring in enough nectar and pollen on their own. We spent most of this time honing our skills of recognizing brood vs capped honey, nectar, pollen, drone brood and even spotted queen cups. And yes, we discovered that one of our hives had swarmed. Part of the natural expansion process of honeybees is called swarming. This happens when the colonies grow quickly and run out of space inside the hive. During a swarm, the original queen leaves the colony with around 30% of the worker bees, a combination of nurse bees and foragers, to a new home that was selected by a scout bee days in advance. The scout bee selects an area that is habitable and excretes a lemongrass like

Resident beekeepers Father Eddie Alleyne, sub dean, Kate Akerman, director of family ministries, and Arleen Breen, Cathedral administrator, perform hive inspection pheromone that marks the location for easy discovery by the swarm later. Don’t let the term “swarm” scare you. This cluster of bees is completely harmless and non-aggressive. Back inside the hive, a new queen is hatched, she embarks on a mating flight and hopefully, safely returns to the hive to begin the process of laying eggs. It can take upwards of 30 days for a new queen to emerge, return from her mating flight and begin laying. A healthy queen can lay upwards of 2,000 eggs per day. At our last inspection, we spotted the

Signs mark the entrance to the Cathedral apiary.

new queen but at the time, there was no evidence of eggs. We continue with hive inspections this Friday and every other Friday throughout the summer and welcome members of the community to participate. Please email ccosgrove@ incarnationgc.org to sign up! For more information about the cathedral’s creation care ministries, and opportunities for children and adults to connect their faith with the natural world, visit incarnationgc.org. Would you like to help the bees but are unable to participate in an

A frame of bees and mixed brood. inspection? Consider leaving a small portion of your lawn to grow to it’s natural and native state for a time. Refrain from using pesticides which kill honeybees and other beneficial pollinators. Plant native blooms and gardens, pollen rich flowers that support our pollinating friends. If you would like to see our bees at work on a Sunday, join us for Neighborhood Mass outdoors on the cathedral lawn any Sunday at 9:15 a.m. The service lasts 30 minutes and is very welcoming to all creatures great and small, including pets.

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It’s What’s Happening For Young Adults Through the Library Oceans of Possibilities Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club

Registration is Underway! Registration began on Monday, June 13 for the Tweens and Teens “Oceans of Possibilities” Summer Reading Club! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 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. All books must be at the appropriate reading level and be read and reviewed between June 13 and August 1. Registration is ongoing until Friday, July 29. Raffle entries must be submitted no later than Monday, August 1. This year’s raffle prizes include: • Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine • $50 Amazon Gift Card • Seventh Street Gift Card Lunch Package worth $60 (3 $20 gift cards to Guac Shop, Burger Spot, and Pizzaria G) • Seventh Street Gift Card Dessert Package worth $60 (3 $20 gift cards to Dunkin, Starbucks, and TCBY) • Portable Bluetooth Speaker • Noise-Canceling Bluetooth Headphones • Plus a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card will be awarded to the tween or teen who reads the most books! The more books you read and the more reviews you enter, the more chances you have to win! On Wednesday, August 3, a drawing will be held during our End of Summer Tasting Party! You are automatically invited to attend once you submit your first book review! You do not have to be present to win. Plus those who register for this year's Summer Reading Club will automatically be entered into our weekly Funko Pop Grab Bag Raffle! 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/.

Oceans of Possibilities 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 2022 can participate and submit to both categories. Multiple submissions are allowed. There will be a winner for each category. Each winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card. Participants’ work should relate to the “Oceans of

Possibilities” theme. The Library began accepting submissions on Monday, June 13. The deadline to submit is Wednesday, July 27. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, August 3. Entries should be created between June 13-July 27 and can be submitted online or in person at the Library. In-person entries must include the Contest Submission Form, which can be picked up at the Library, while online submissions should each include the online submission form.. We might share your artwork or writing on our Facebook or Instagram pages: • Facebook: www.facebook. com/GCPLTweensTeens • Instagram: www.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/.

Book Buddies for Community Service

Tweens and teens can earn community service by hand-knitting octopuses that will be donated as Book Buddies to children at Anna House. The Book Buddies are designed to give children at Anna House a “buddy” to read aloud to, helping to encourage confidence in reading. This program will be led by a Girl Scout working on her Gold Award and will be held Monday, August 1, at 1 p.m. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 26, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).

Tweens and Teens End of Summer Tasting Party

On Wednesday, August 3, at 7 p.m., the Garden City Public Library Tweens and Teens Department will be hosting an End of Summer Tasting Party! This is a party for any tween or teen entering Grades 6-12 in fall 2022 who signed-up for the Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club and completed one book review by Monday, August 1. You must have read one book between June 13 and August 1 and submit at least one book review in order to attend. A variety of flavors of everyone’s favorite foods will be served for teens to taste and vote on! The raffle prizes for the Summer Reading Club will also be drawn at the end of the party, although the winner does not have to be present to win. If you want to attend, make sure to sign-up for the Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club by July 29, read a book this summer beginning from June 13, and then submit a book review by August 1!

Introduction to the 2022–2023 Common Application

Join Application Workshop founder Kelly Chester as she introduces ris-

ing seniors to the 2022–2023 Common Application. Kelly will help students applicants navigate each section of the Common Application in a one-hour Common Application workshop. This program will be offered twice, at the following dates and times: • Tuesday, August 2, 1:30 p.m. • Wednesday, August 3, 1:30 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 26, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Patrons should only register to attend one of the two sessions. Applicants must bring their own laptop to the workshop as they will begin filling out portions of the application during the session. Time will also be devoted to discussing the personal essay and supplemental essays. This workshop is for rising seniors only. 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: Candy Sushi

Join us on Tuesday, August 2, at 4:30 p.m. for Teen Crafternoon, where we’ll be making Candy Sushi! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 26, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Middle School Q&A

Incoming sixth graders can ask questions about middle school to tween and teen volunteers who are currently in middle school, or recently experienced middle school, during our Middle School Q&A on Thursday, August 4, at 11:30 a.m. Participants must be entering Grade 6 in fall 2022, but tweens and teens entering Grades 7–12 in fall 2022 can volunteer to talk about their experiences in middle school to tweens entering Grade 6 in fall 2022. While the Q&A program runs from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., volunteers will be asked to arrive at 11:15 a.m. to review the program before it begins. Registration begins Tuesday, July 26, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org) to participate as an incoming sixth grader or as a volunteer. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

High School Q&A

Incoming ninth graders can ask questions about high school to teen volunteers who are currently in high school during our High School Q&A on Thursday, August 4 at 1 p.m.. Participants must be entering Grade 9 in fall 2022, but teens entering Grades 10–12 in fall 2022 can volunteer to talk

about their experiences in high school to teens entering Grade 9 in fall 2022. While the Q&A program runs from 1 p.m.–2 p.m., volunteers will be asked to arrive at 12:45 p.m. to review the program before it begins. Registration begins Tuesday, July 26. at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate as an incoming ninth grader or as a volunteer. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens Magic: The Gathering

We will be hosting three sessions of Magic: The Gathering during the summer. Join us as we play Magic: The Gathering and learn how to play the famous trading card game! Beginners are welcome! Players can use decks at the Library, donated from MagiKids, or bring their own deck. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 only. The program will be held at the following dates and times: • Thursday, July 7, at 4 p.m.: Registration began Tuesday, June 28, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org); space is limited so check Eventkeeper for availability. • Thursday, July 21, at 4 p.m.: Register beginning Tuesday, July 12, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org) • Thursday, August 4, at 4 p.m.: Register beginning Tuesday, July 26 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) Registration is required and you must do a separate registration for each session you want to attend. 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.

GCPL Tweens and Teens Best Books 2022 Committee Meeting

The Garden City Public Library’s Tweens and Teens Best Books 2022 Committee will be meeting this summer on Tuesday, July 26, 4:30 p.m.– 5:30 p.m. The meeting is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022. Registration begins Tuesday, July 19, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Participants will earn community service by talking about the latest books published in YA during a meeting of the Tweens and Teens Best Books 2022 Committee! To learn more about the committee, or to apply to join the committee, visit our website here: https://www.gardencitypl.org/tweensteens-best-books-2022-committee/ You do not need to attend the meeting in order to participate in this year’s Best Books Committee. Applicants should be entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022.

Teen Game Night

Play tabletop board games and video

games on our Nintendo Switch consoles during our Teen Outdoor Games program on Wednesday, July 27, at 6 p.m.! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 19, 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.

Tween Thursdays: “Just Roll With It” Book Discussion and Author Chat

Join Miss Laura and Miss Barbara as they welcome author Lee Durfey-Lavoie and illustrator Veronica Agarwal to discuss their graphic novel “Just Roll With It” during a Tween Book Discussion for Tween Thursdays. This program is for tweens entering Grades 4–7 in fall 2022 only. This program will be held Thursday, July 28, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, June 28 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Tweens entering Grades 6 and 7 in fall 2022 who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library

Bookmarks for Community Service

Earn community service by creating bookmarks for Garden City Public Library patrons! Each volunteer will receive 10 bookmarks to color, decorate, and write positive or library/book themed messages. These bookmarks will be placed in books throughout the Library in order to brighten the day of the patrons who check them out. Bookmarks will be placed in books in all three departments, including Children’s, Tweens and Teens, and Adult Reference. To participate, please register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). Volunteers can register once each week for six weeks as follows: • Registration Week Two: Monday, July 4, at 10 a.m. to Friday, July 8 at 4 p.m. • Registration Week Three: Monday, July 11, at 10 a.m. to Friday, July 15 at 4 p.m. • Registration Week Four: Monday, July 18, at 10 a.m. to Friday, July 22 at 4 p.m. • Registration Week Five: Monday, July 25 at 10 a.m. to Friday, July 29 at 4 p.m. • Registration Week Six: Monday, August 1, at 10 a.m. to Friday, August 5 at 4 p.m. Bookmarks should be returned no later than Wednesday, August 31. Registrants will be asked to pick up their bookmarks at the Library in order to participate in this community ser-

vice program. Volunteers must return 10 completed bookmarks in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive two hours for every 10 bookmarks they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

reach ideas for Tweens and Teens in Grades 6–12, consider joining the Teen Advisory Board. Online applications are available at https://www.gardencitypl.org/teen-advisory-board-application/ Applicants should be in Grades 6–12.

Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons

Learn yoga with Cindy Valentine during the program Teen Yoga on Wednesday, July 6, at 2:30 p.m. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, June 28, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Join us for a Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons game and learn how to play the famous fantasy role-playing game! Beginners are welcome! This program is four weeks; registrants will be signed up for all four sessions. The four sessions are as follows: • Monday, July 11, 4 p.m.–5:30 p.m. • Monday, July 18, 4 p.m.–5:30 p.m. • Monday, July 25, 4 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Registration began June 14 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 only. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Volunteers Needed: Reading Pals

Volunteer to read to and then do a craft with children ages PreK–Grade 2 during the program Reading Pals! The Reading Pals program runs from 1:30 p.m.–-2 p.m. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 1 p.m to review the material before the start of the program and stay until 2:30 p.m. to help clean up. Volunteers must be entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 only. Volunteer registration should be done online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) at the following dates and times: • Session Two: July 7 - Register beginning Tuesday, June 28, at 10 a.m. • Session Three: July 14 Register beginning Tuesday, July 5, at 10 a.m. • Session Four: July 21 Register beginning Tuesday, July 12, at 10 a.m. • Session Five: July 28 - Register beginning Tuesday, July 19, at 10 a.m. These programs have been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

The next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board is Tuesday, July 5, 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. The meeting is for Tweens and Teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022. Registration begins Tuesday, June 28, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). If you are interested in helping to come up with programming ideas, volunteer ideas, or social media out-

Teen Yoga with Cindy Valentine

Teen Movie Night

Join us on Wednesday, July 6, at 6 p.m. for snacks as we watch the movie “Encanto” during Teen Movie Night! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, June 28, 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.

Tree Ornaments for Community Service: Pineapple 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 pineapples, which will be used to decorate the Tweens and Teens Ornament Tree in August. Registration begins Tuesday, July 12, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Completed ornaments must be returned by July 21 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: Under the Sea Mason Jars

Join us on Tuesday, July 12, at

4:30 p.m. for Teen Crafternoon, where we’ll be making Under the Sea Mason Jars! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 5 ,at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament

Work in teams to try to complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle in one and a half hours during our Teen Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament on Wednesday, July 13, at 6 p.m.! The team who finishes first or has the least amount of pieces left at the end of an hour and a half wins! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 5, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tween Thursdays: Games in the Afternoon

Play tabletop board games and video games on our Nintendo Switch consoles during the program Tween Thursdays: Games in the Afternoon! This program is for tweens entering Grades 4–7 in fall 2022 only. This program will be held Thursday, July 14, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 5, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Tweens entering Grades 6 and 7 in fall 2022 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 Gourmet Italian Bread Pizza with Chef Robert Dell’Amore

Join us for Gourmet Italian Bread Pizza with Chef Robert Dell’Amore on Tuesday, July 19, at 3:30 p.m.. Learn how to make this vegetarian pizza, described as follows: “Sautéed garlic, organic spinach, mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, and caramelized onions on delicious, toasted sesame seeded Italian bread. All done with a skillet and toaster oven! Pizza perfection.” Participants will also get to enjoy free samples. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 12, 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.

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

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It’s What’s Happening For Young Adults Through the Library Teen Outdoor Games

Play outdoor games including a three-legged race, egg and spoon race, cornhole, and Capture the Flag with Water Balloons, plus more during our Teen Outdoor Games program on Wednesday, July 20, at 6 p.m.! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in fall 2022 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 12, online at 10 a.m. In the event of rain, this event will be canceled. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

GCPL Tweens and Teens Best Books 2022 Committee: Volunteers Needed!

The Tweens and Teens Department is looking for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 to volunteer to provide feedback on recently published Young Adult books as part of our Tweens and Teens Best Books 2022 Committee! Eligible books are those published between November 1, 2021 and December 6, 2022 and aimed at tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Volunteers will be asked to read books on the Tweens and Teens Department’s monthly reading lists beginning this month and then write a 300-word review. Volunteers can also nominate a book not on our lists as long as it’s published between November 1, 2021 and December 6, 2022 and the Library owns a physical copy in the Young Adult collection. Volunteers will earn community service credit for both reading and writing reviews on new books in the Library’s Young Adult Collection. The feedback used throughout the year will help the Young Adult Librarians compile the Best Books list for the year in December 2022. There are no requirements on how many books a volunteer must read and volunteers can read however many new books they are able to throughout the year. Volunteers can get credit for books they do not finish, as long as they provide 300-word feedback as to why they chose not to finish the book. The committee may meet throughout the year if there is interest, but volunteers are not required to attend meetings

and can still participate by reading and providing feedback on recent Young Adult books. If interested, please sign-up to join the committee by visiting Garden City Public Library’s website at https:// www.gardencitypl.org/tweens-teensbest-books-2022-committee/ or for more information, please contact the Young Adult Department at https://www. gardencitypl.org/young-adult-department/contact-the-young-adult-tweensteens-department/.

Follow Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram

Follow Garden City Library’s Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram! The Young Adult Department uses both social media platforms as a tool to post updates and announcements about upcoming library programs and community service opportunities. Here are the Facebook and Instagram pages for the Garden City Public Library Tweens and Teens Department: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ GCPLTweensTeens Instagram: www.instagram.com/ GCPLTweensTeens If you're interested in participating and want to learn when events will be happening for tweens and teens (Grades 6–12), or if you have any questions, email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl.org/young-adult-department/ contact-the-young-adult-tweens-teensdepartment/ .

Teen Advisory Board Applications Now Available Online

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

Garden City Library Board to meet There will be a Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on Monday, July 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library in the small meeting room on the lower level.

Further details about the meeting will be posted when available on the Library’s website, www.gardencitypl. org.

News from the Children’s Room Sign up for the Summer Reading Club in the Children’s Room! Summer fun continues with the Summer Reading Club for PreSchoolers (age 2–5 not yet in kindergarten) and grades K–5. Registration for the Summer Reading Club began on Monday, June 13, 2022 and continues through Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Registration is online with Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Below is the schedule of what we’re planning for the Summer Reading Club for the Weeks of July 5 and July 11. For further programming information, please check Eventkeeper.

Week of July 4, 2022 Monday, July 4

Independence Day - Library Closed

Tuesday, July 5

2:00–4:00 p.m.: Family Movie Matinee - “Free Willy”, No registration necessary. First Come, First Served

Wednesday, July 6

10:00–10:30 a.m.: Storytime (3–5 Not Yet in Kindergarten), Registration began June 28 @ 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.: Yoga - Ages 2½–5 and Caregiver, Registration began Tuesday, June 28 @ 10 a.m. 12:30–1:15 p.m.: Yoga - Grades K–2, Registration began Tuesday, June 28 @ 10 a.m. 1:30–2:15 p.m.: Yoga - Grades 3–5, Registration began Tuesday, June 28 @ 10 a.m.

Thursday, July 7

11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.: A Time for Kids (Summer Sailboat Craft), Registration began Tuesday, June 28 @

10 a.m. 1:30–2:00 p.m.: Reading Pals Tweens Reading to Children Ages 4–2nd Grade, Registration began Tuesday, June 28 @ 10 a.m.

Friday, July 8

Guess Game #3 Winners Announced

Week of July 11, 2022 Monday, July 11

10:00 a.m.–1:45 p.m.: Storytime (Ages 3–5), Registration begins Tuesday, July 5 @ 10 a.m. 1:00–1:45 p.m.: Play Hooray (Birth– 5), Registration begins Tuesday, July 5 @ 10 a.m.

Tuesday, July 12

7:00–7:45 p.m.: Family Night - Dress Like a Pirate with Craft, Registration begins Tuesday, July 5 @ 10 a.m.

Wednesday, July 13

10:00–10:45 a.m.: A Time for Kids (5 Little Ducks Craft) Ages 2–5, Registration begins Tuesday, July 5 @ 10 a.m. 1:00–1:45 p.m.: Grades K–2 Crafts, Registration begins Tuesday, July 5 @ 10 a.m. 2:15–3:00 p.m.: Grades 3–5 Crafts, Registration begins Tuesday, July 5 @ 10 a.m.

Thursday, July 14

11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.: A Time for Kids (Rainbow Fish Craft) Ages 2–5, Registration begins Tuesday, July 5 @ 10 a.m. 1:30–2:00 p.m.: Reading Pals Tweens Reading to Children Ages 4–2nd Grade, Registration begins Tuesday, July 5 @ 10 a.m.

Friday, July 15

Guess Game #4 Winners Announced

Library hours on July 4th holiday weekend The Garden City Public Library hours are as follows for the July 4th holiday weekend: Saturday, July 2: Open 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 3: Closed Monday, July 4: Closed

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Konigstein Fortress: Dramatic and Impregnable

We get our first glimpse of Konigstein Fortress, perched on a 24-acre rock plateau high on a hilltop, 240 meters above the river, as our ship, CroisiEurope’s Elbe Princess, sails past. It is formidable. Known as the “Saxon Bastille,” it is Germany’s largest fortifications and one of the largest hilltop fortifications in Europe. It was never conquered and never invaded (though our guide tells the story of a local teenager who managed to “invade” the fortress by scaling the walls; he was initially taken into custody but released after they could not find a law to charge him with breaking, and he became a local hero). The fortress is a complex of more than 50 buildings, some more than 400 years old, including a dramatic medieval castle, with ramparts that run 1,800 meters and walls up to 42 meters high, which for centuries was used as a state prison (political prison). The fortress has been an open-air, military history museum since May 29, 1955, and is now one of Saxony’s foremost tourist attractions, visited by 700,000 a year. ((I keep thinking it should have been used in a James Bond movie). Originally, there was a monastery here, which was closed after Luther’s Reformation. It took 40 years to build the fortress, beginning 1580 until 1620, just after the start of the Thirty Years War (half of all Saxony people died in that war). The fortress was built to be invincible, though in fact, it was

not built for defense, but as a refuge for the townspeople, scientists, and government. It was designed as a refuge (Dresden is 28 km away) to accommodate as many as 4000 people (the fewest number of full time residents is 40, the present number of permanent occupants). Peak occupation was during the Seven Years War, in 1756. What I find most fascinating is how they solved all the problems – water, food and sanitation - to make this place totally self-sufficient (not just impenetrable). The secret to its steady supply of water is a 152.5 meter deep well, which is the deepest in Saxony and second deepest well in Europe – and the key to how this fortress was made to withstand any kind of siege. We get to see how it was built by local miners over a four-year period. The well is fed by rain that filters through the soil over a period of 6 to 7 months (they calculated) and naturally refills and could not be

poisoned by an enemy. They devised a system to a 130-liter barrel into the well to collect the water. Also, every household had a patch of land and was expected to cultivate their own food. The fort has a selfsufficient town with its own butcher, bakery, brewery, hospital and treasury. Even today, young children attend school at the fortress and older ones are picked up by bus. The fortress was used to protect the Saxon state reserves and secret archives during times of war. In 1756 and 1813 and during World War II, Dresden’s art treasures were also stored at the Königstein. Königstein was never bombed during World War II, even though nearby Dresden was famously destroyed, That is because it was known not to be a military base but rather, American, French and Polish POWs (mainly officers) were kept here. “They were kept in very humane conditions – one day a week

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they could leave to hike,” our guide, Gerold Jahn, tells us. The fortress was considered impregnable - “The only way prisoners left was when their dead bodies were thrown over the wall” - but there is a famous legend of the daring escape of a French general Henri Giraud, who was kept here 1940-1942. “We never knew how it happened,” Gerold says. In May 1945, the 20 soldiers (more like police) here waved a white flag to welcome the Russians. “They came with art experts. The Soviets confiscated the art, but when Stalin died in 1953 and Khruschev wanted to have détente, they and gave back the art.” “It is a masterpiece of engineering, of architecture,” Gerold, who has a background in civil engineering, tells us. I am grateful that we have about 40 minutes to explore on our own, and I go into a marvelous exhibit about the history of this place and this area housed within the castle (a treat to see inside). We walk down from castle the through the four gates (coming up, we used the modern elevator). Really wonderful.

Dresden Rises Like a Phoenix

We sail on to Meissen and in the morning, we are bussed to Dresden. Our excursion is first by bus for an overview and then walking, and between the two, we get to appreciate – from the outside at least – Dresden’s highlights and a sense of its history, but this is certainly a city that deserves more time. Most of Dresden’s city center was Continued on next page

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River Cruising on CroisiEurope’s Elbe Princess: Continued from previous page destroyed in World War II, but the “suburbs” survived the so-called “moral bombing” in which 25,000 out of a population of 650,000 died. But you would hardly realize it – except that our guide pulls out black-and-white photos of the destruction so we can compare. It’s fairly amazing, then, that the bombing could not stamp out Dresden’s extraordinarily rich history, heritage and culture, which in so many instances, have risen literally from ashes.They have restored and reconstructed the architecture, saving the facades where possible and in many cases reusing the stones;. It was here, August 26-27,1813 at the Battle of Dresden that Napoleon had his last big victory in Germany. Alas, victory was short lived - a week later, Napoleon was defeated at Leipzig. Dresden is a “green city’ boasting more trees (600,000) than humans (550,0000), and we drive through an enormous park – like Central Park – where among the sites is the intriguingly named German Hygiene Museum, Europe’s only science museum to focus on the human being and body within the context of the environment and society, culture and science. We drive by the New Synagogue, built in 2002 to replace the 1840 synagogue designed by Gottfried Semper, destroyed on Kristalnacht, Nov. 9-10, 1938. At its peak, Dresden had 5000 Jews; today there are 700. The New Synagogue has a Star of David finial from the old synagogue. “A fireman who put out the fire in 1938 saved it, then gave it to survi-

vors after the war.” Dresden also shows its history under Soviet occupation. There is probably no sight that better encapsulates the Soviet era than “The Red Flag” mural and wall fresco, “Our Socialist Life” on the exterior of the Dresden Kulturpalast. It was the pride of GDR architecture when it opened in 1969 as a “House of Socialist Culture”. Today it is the home of the Dresden Philharmonic. “The revolution against Soviet rule started in Dresden and Leipzig churches in 1989. It was the only successful revolution in German history. Then the Berlin Wall came down a year later.” We get off the bus and start a delightful walking tour through this beautiful city. We start at Frauenkirche. Completed in 1743, the Baroque church was considered one of the most beautiful in Europe. After it was destroyed by Allied bombing in 1945, the ruins were catalogued and stored for its reconstruction. 4,000 of the original stones were used in the rebuilding, which began after Germany’s reunification, in 1990, and reopened in 2005. Great Britain, which was responsible for the bomb that had caused so much of the devastation, sent a gold cross to place at the top. Our guide, Alexandr Klein, points out Taschenberg Palace, built in the 18th century by the Saxon King, Augustus the Strong for his mistress. There is a bridge, reminiscent of the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, connecting it to the Royal Palace. The original building burned down and was faithfully restored

in 1995 and transformed into the luxurious Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden, owned by the Thai royal family, a member of Historic Hotels Worldwide. Along a Tuscan-style arcade with 22 rounded arches leading to the Court Stables, is the famous Fürstenzug - the Procession of Princes - a 102-meter-long portrait of the Dukes, Electors, and Kings of the house of Wettin, together with leading German figures from the arts and sciences. Commissioned in 1870, it consists of 25,000 Meissen Porcelain tiles. One of my favorite parts of this delightful walking tour is strolling along a half-mile long promenade built on the old city ramparts, Brühl’s Terrace, also known as the “Balcony of Europe.” It gives the best view of the city and from here you feel transported in time. Klein leads us to the Zwinger, a magnificent early 18th-century palace and a stunning example of Baroque architecture, which houses The Old Masters Picture Gallery. Also worth visiting (we don’t have time) is the Royal Palace, which houses some of Dresden’s most important museums. You can also visit the State Apartment, a suite of rooms that have been faithfully restored to their original condition. The tour gives us an overview, but I wish we had the afternoon to explore on our own. Meissen: World Famous for Porcelain We are returned to the ship for lunch, and in the afternoon have a walking tour of Meissen.

We ride an elevator to the hilltop, and have a brief walking tour with our guide, Brigetta, to see its major sights: the Cathedral, a three-nave Gothic hall church built between 1260 and 1410 and preserved in its near-original medieval state (we buy a ticket to see inside where there are paintings by the renowned Lucas Cranach., and stained glass windows from the 13th century; and Albrechsburg, a palace built between 1471 and 1500 by Duke Albrecht of Saxony that dominates the city; and the beautiful historic square. Then we are taken by bus to the Meissen “manufactory,” where you go room by room to see demonstrations of the remarkable artistry and craftsmanship that goes into making these porcelain treasures. It is remarkable to realize that they have been doing this very same thing for over 300 years, the oldest porcelain manufactory in Europe, founded in 1710 by King Augustus the Strong, who put together a team of physicists, alchemists and metallurgists to come up with the new technology. There’s also a museum with some 2,000 Meissen items. Back on the ship, we sail from Meissen through the late afternoon and overnight to Wittenburg. Dinner this evening is spectacular, beginning with an olive paste on toast, salmon with cheese, filet mignon, goat cheese with salad, raspberry/cream pie. Next: Wittenburg and Magdeburg ____________________________ © 2022 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com,

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Making a Terrarium BY JEFF RUGG

Q: I thought it would be a fun project for my elementary-school-age kids to start some terrariums over the summer. Do you have any suggestions? A: The simple terrarium is a clear container that allows for the growth of plants. It can be sealed or open to the air. Sealed terrariums allow light and heat to enter, but water and humidity are recycled within the container. Like all other houseplants and outdoor plants, a successful terrarium requires matching the plants to the environment. Decide what kind of container you want to use. Inexpensive glass jars and bowls are often available at thrift stores and garage sales. Old aquariums work very well too. A leaky aquarium can still make a good terrarium. Missing or broken glass can be replaced with plastic or screens. The aquarium may even have a matching light fixture that you can install a grow light bulb in. Once you have your container, go shopping with the kids at your local green-

house. The staff will be able to help you with choosing plants appropriate for the container based on the size of the container and whether it has a lid or is open to the air. Young and small plants of all kinds can be planted in a terrarium, but to maintain a long-lasting terrarium, use plants that mature as small plants. Larger containers are easier to maintain. If the opening is too small to allow a hand into the container, it will be difficult to install and maintain, which is fine for some people who like a challenge. A closed terrarium will have high humidity that tropical plants will thrive in, but you need to watch out for disease problems that can develop rapidly in high humidity. The type of plants used will determine the type of soil in the terrarium. A cactus and succulent terrarium will require sandy soil and an open-topped terrarium. For most tropical plants, a peat moss and perlite soil mix works well. Tillandsias don’t require soil for roots while Venus flytraps require very wet soil. Since there are no drainage holes in a

terrarium, water circulation and drainage must be considered. In a closed system, the water evaporates and is transpired by plants into the air. It then condenses on the container and drains back into the reservoir. In an open system, the drainage system keeps the roots from drowning. We build the terrarium in layers. The bottom area is the reservoir layer that will be large gravel or marbles to allow the water to accumulate in the reservoir. The reservoir needs to be deep enough to hold the water necessary to create the humidity and water circulation for the plants being used. A dry soil terrarium will have a smaller reservoir than a wet soil one. We then place a screen to keep soil particles from clogging the reservoir. The next layer up is a layer of activated charcoal that filters the water going into the reservoir. Place another screen on the charcoal to keep it from getting clogged. Next is the soil mix for the type of plant we are growing. It can be a sandy mix for succulents, a peat moss mix for tropical plants or an orchid mix for some kinds of orchids.

Finally, on top of the soil mix, we can install decorative items including pretty sand, pebbles, crushed glass, rocks, crystals, shells and assorted knickknacks. Sealed terrariums need to stay out of direct sunlight, or they may overheat and cook the plants. Even open terrariums Continued on page 5

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What a fun family reunion! BY CLAIRE LYNCH My friend, Amanda, was telling me about the family reunion she was going to in Louisville, Kentucky, in June and she was so excited about it that her excitement was contagious. She didn’t want to drive all the way there - she preferred to fly and I said I’m game so after making reservations to Louisville Airport we hopped on our flight and landed there safely. After getting our luggage we stepped outside and there was Uncle Danny along with his wife, Tina, to greet us. I recognized both of them from their visits to Long Island and although Amanda was related to them and I was a family friend, they immediately welcomed me. Arriving in Kentucky on a Thursday, the family reunion was on a Saturday so the timing was great. Driving south for about 25 minutes, Uncle Danny parked the car then showed us inside their house and into two spare bedrooms. After dropping our luggage, we had a relaxed dinner and Amanda and I both peppered Danny and Tina with questions about the family reunion. The event’s coordinator, Danny had planned the family reunion for the summer when school was out and the kids and grandchildren could go. A retiree, Danny had 11 children and 15 grandchildren. Danny has four siblings and they had kids and grandkids so we’re talking a lot of people. They were expecting 80 people, Danny said, and they were having it in a big park. That would give people the flexibility to leisurely come and go. Upon arriving, I noticed it was a beautiful park with trails and picnic tables. Danny had asked a friend to bring some folding tables and several people set them up quickly. Looking around, I saw tablecloths, coolers of food, sodas and ice, and in no time at all the family reunion was in full swing. Someone named Nick turned on the music and looking at the sky, I noticed that it was a perfect day weather-wise for a party. Using a small microphone, Danny

welcomed everyone to the family reunion since many people hadn’t gotten together since before the pandemic started. He introduced me as Amanda’s friend and I felt like part of this great, big extended family. Tina told everyone to dig into lunch. I tasted some recipes that were true to Louisville and also some of Uncle Danny’s family recipes. The fried chicken, potato salad, cole slaw, corn on the cob and barbecued ribs were great. My favorite was the beef brisket that had been slow cooked earlier that morning. It melted in my mouth. Amanda’s Aunt Patty brought some slow cooked “burgoo” which I sampled. Turns out it comes from the French, as in bourguignon, but no one is sure. This stew includes beef and poultry, along with several vegetables. Burgoo was mentioned in print as early as 1830 although it wasn’t associated with Kentucky until 1941. Since then, burgoo has been a Kentucky tradition, found at political rallies, potlucks and barbecues. I liked it. Dessert included some other Kentucky favorites - frozen custard, the Kentucky butter cake which tastes like pound cake and Kentucky bread pudding. Frozen ices were especially popular with the kids. Over lunch Amanda’s aunt explained that these relatives were on Amanda’s father’s side of the family. German American, their ancestors had settled in the Louisville area 100+ years ago. Amanda’s father, Joe, was a sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II. One day while in Manhattan he went to church with some of his buddies. A parishioner invited them to a church social that night in the parish hall. Little did Joe know that he’d meet his future bride, Sally. After asking her to dance they hit it off and exchanged phone numbers, promising to keep in touch. That same night Joe asked Sally out. She said yes but knew Joe was only on leave for the weekend. When Joe was discharged they met again and dated for several months. After marrying and

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settling on Long Island they had three children - middle child Amanda was the most interested in family reunions. Her brother and sister were busy with other things but Amanda wanted to meet the many relatives she hadn’t met before plus reunite with the ones she’d already met. Too many years had passed. On Monday we toured Lexington one day with Amanda’s Uncle Steve and his wife, Judy. Lexington is about 90 minutes from Louisville and we talked as we rode. Steve said Kentucky is called the “Bluegrass State” because in the spring bluegrass produces bluish-purple buds that give a rich blue cast to the grass when seen in large fields. Early pioneers found bluegrass growing on Kentucky’s rich limestone soil and traders began asking for the seed of the “blue grass from Kentucky.” On Thursday Danny and Tina drove us to the Kentucky Horse Park and we saw the Parade of Breeds Show which included a beautiful Palomino, the American Morgan and an American

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Mustang horse. I was amazed at how different each breed is. We took our time looking around then had lunch at the Iron Works Café. Going to U.S. President Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace in Hodgenville was another highlight of our trip. Amanda is a big history buff so I figured sometime during our time in Kentucky we’d stop there. Our 16th president was born on February 12, 1809, in a one-room log cabin. A symbolic cabin is preserved within a 1911 memorial building on site. To stay connected with her Louisville relatives Amanda didn’t need to do any research. She had her family tree and she’d phoned them over the years plus social media worked great. During dinner outside on the deck we had even more questions for Danny and Tina after meeting many of Amanda’s relatives. They answered them patiently and I could see that Amanda was happy with her choice - she was glad she’d attended the family reunion and I was happy to go visit Kentucky.

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Happy Birthday to Me BY TOM MARGENAU

I’m submitting this column to the newspapers on my birthday. I was born June 22, 1949. That makes me 73 years old. And I’m kind of surprised I made it this far. Why? Because I didn’t inherit the best of genes. My dad died at the age of 47. He had six brothers. And of those six uncles of mine, only one of them lived past the age of 60. So again, I was thrown into the shallow end of the longevity gene pool. Of course, the reason I’m still here has as much to do with lifestyle choices as it does with genes. My dad smoked heavily all his life, and he drank more than a little. I never once saw my dad take a hike or a bike ride or do any kind of physical activity -- other than his job. (He was a janitor at a church and school complex.) On the other hand, I’ve never had a cigarette, I drink just an occasional glass of wine, and my wife and I try to take a bike ride every day. So anyway, here I am still kicking at 73. And before I end this column, I’ll tie this into something to do with Social Security. But it being birthday number 73, I’m in a bit of a nostalgic mood, and I want to share a couple stories with you. I mentioned that I never saw my dad (and my mom, too, for that matter) do any kind of physical activity, except for their jobs -- and of course, chores around the house. But that’s not to say they never did anything. My dad served in World War II in the Army Air Corps as an airplane mechanic on various islands in the Pacific, getting B-24s and B-25s ready for their bombing runs. And my mom was the number one player on her high school tennis team. So, they had active lives before jobs and kids and bills and mortgages got in the way. Speaking of jobs. I mentioned my dad was a janitor, and some people might say he was “just” a janitor. But I remember as a kid thinking he was about the most important person in the world. He was the custodian at the Catholic church and school that we attended in Sheboygan, Wisconsin -- Saints Cyril and Methodius. After the parish priest and the nuns, he was just about the most respected and admired and crucial member of the church/ school community. And as his oldest son, and helpmate, I wasn’t far behind. So, because of my dad’s status, I was a “BBOC” (big boy on campus) within our elementary school. And my BBOC status had a lot to do with keys! Yes, keys! Let me explain. My dad had a keyholder gadget attached to his belt. I bet there were 50 keys attached to that key holder that would get him into just about any room in the whole complex. And as the No. 1 son and assistant custodian, I had a duplicate set of keys. And that really impressed my 1st through 8th grade classmates. I mean, if you wanted to get into the locked teacher’s lounge after hours to see what treasures were hidden there, you could come see me. If you wanted to sneak into the usher’s office in the church to search

for lost collection-basket quarters on the floor, I could get you in. And if you were a nasty little boy and wanted to see what mysteries were behind the doors of the girls’ bathroom, I had a key. Gosh, I relished those days as the janitor’s son and the kid with the keys! Adding to our status was the fact that we lived on the grounds of the church/ school complex. The church had built a new convent for the nuns, and they let my dad and his family move into the old convent. How many kids grew up in a house that had a painted relief of the last supper etched into one of the walls of the dining room? And how many kids had a rec room that was a former chapel, complete with an altar that we used as a play table? I think I shared a story in a past column about the new convent they built for our school and parish nuns. It came complete with a swimming pool, which was something I could never figure out as a kid. I mean, why in the world did nuns need a swimming pool? They certainly could never use it. Gosh, if they jumped in, they would get those big, black head-to-toe habits all wet, wouldn’t they? Well, one day, my brother and I were determined to solve this mystery. We were helping my dad by cutting the grass around the nun’s convent. There was a big, high fence surrounding the backyard swimming pool. But I found a tiny hole in one of the wooden slats of the fence. We peered through. And, my goodness, there were Sister Rose and Sister Irma sitting at the pool, in swimsuits! To be sure, they were extremely modest (and black) swimsuits. But still, they were swimsuits! And these were our 2nd and 5th grade teacher nuns wearing not much at all! OMG! They had hair! They had legs! And most shocking of all -- they had breasts! We couldn’t believe our eyes. These heavenly creatures that we had grown up believing were only one level below angels turned out to be just women! My brother and I couldn’t wait to share this news with our classmates. I’m surprised we didn’t start a rebellion of disillusioned little Catholic boys and girls! One more quick story. Earlier, I mentioned I had the key to the girls’ bathroom. It actually was the key to a janitor’s closet that was within the bathroom. Well, one day after school, I was helping my dad by cleaning the bathroom. While doing so, I heard the unmistakable sound of a nun approaching. (They wore rosary beads around their waist that made a distinctive jingle as they walked.) What I should have done is say, “Excuse me sister, I was cleaning in here. Let me leave and give you some privacy.” But instead, I panicked. I slipped into the janitor’s closet and closed the door. I was just barely breathing! I heard the nun enter one of the stalls and proceed to do what people do in there. And once again, little 10-year-old me was shocked! I just didn’t think that angels/nuns did

those kinds of things! The nun finished her “business” and left. But I don’t think I came out of that closet for an hour afterward. I was so traumatized! Combine that incident with my swimming pool discovery, and I’m surprised I didn’t try to report my findings to the Pope! OK. Back to me and Social Security. I just turned 73. And my wife is 78. (I still can’t believe I married an older woman 48

years ago!) Anyway, we’ve now reached the turnaround point in our Social Security lives. I mentioned before that we both bucked tradition and the advice of financial planners and took our Social Security benefits at age 62. So, for many years, we’ve been living on the gravy train of early benefits. But now we’ve reached the Continued on next page

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BY PHILIP A. RAICES

As the price per kWh (kilowatt-hour) increases in relation to the price of fuels, what does one do to keep their utility costs either more stable, reduced drastically or to zero? Well, the one method that thousands of homeowners have opted in to do was solar panels. This has assisted them in considerably reducing their electric bills by capturing the sun’s “free energy” rays and converting them to electricity. This will make their electric meters go in reverse and potentially store electric credits for future use, especially when their CAC/ACs are being in use during the summer months. There are various types of solar panels from the standard rectangular types to Elon Musk’s Solar City’s small square-styled panels. One must due their due diligence to determine which style will best fit and function on their specific roof. What are the total costs? Is the home situated in the most advantageous location with adequate sunlight to produce the necessary and desired results to make the investment? If not, can trees be pruned or cut down with the approval of the local municipality to enable the installation and investment to increase the value of the home? Should one lease or purchase? Are there any state and federal tax credits are there available to homeowners? There was a study done by Zillow and Berkeley National Laboratory revealed that solar panels increase the value of a home by $5,911 for each kilowatt of solar panels installed and another estimated an increase of 4.1% of the home’s value. New York City had one of the highest at a 5.4%. Zillow notes that selling prices are 1.4% more than those homes without them. This is based on owning the system and not leasing it which generally is not the most beneficial path to take. Geographic location, (the higher the local electric costs the greater the savings) local solar installation prices, (new systems installed might make the value a bit less than a home with a system already installed) sys-

tem output, and system age (older systems will have been depreciated the most and whatever repairs and replacement parts will cost the new buyer this will not add as much increase in value as a new system) will all contribute to the actual greater or lesser increase in value of your home. Federal and State tax credits are extremely lucrative for the homeowner who installs a solar panel system. The Federal ITC (investment tax credit) is currently 26% (was 30% up until 2020 and will be reduced to 22% in 2023 and will end in 2024 unless Congress extends the benefit) of the total cost of materials and labor until December 2022. ITC credits have been available since 2006 when Congress initially adapted it as the solar industry has grown by 10,000% and solar capacity has increased by 42% in the last decade. In 2021, solar energy accounted for 46% of all new electricity-generating capacity added in the U.S. State tax credits are currently 25% of the total cost of materials and labor, with a maximum credit of $5000 based on a total cost of a $20,000 installation. A form IT-255 for the State and IRS Form 5695 for the Federal must be filed. These tax credits are a direct dollar per dollar reduction on your actual income taxes that would be owed. There are specific terms that must be met to qualify for all the Federal and State tax credits: 1.) One must own the system and not lease it 2.) Primary, secondary or off-site community project must be located in the U.S. 3.) Date of installation must have been from January 1, 2006-December 31, 2023. 4.) Tax credit can only be claimed on the original or new system and not the repurposing or reuse of an existing system.

Also, there is no sales tax on a new system. For battery storage systems, the owner will receive $250 per kWh. As an example installing a Tesla Powerwall Battery with a capacity of 13.5 kWh, a rebate of $3,375 is provided in addition to the Federal and State ITCs. The benefit of installing a system, providing that your location is more than adequate for the necessary savings to minimize or potentially eliminate your electric bill can be a huge benefit to adding value to your current or future home. Moreover, the tax benefits will go a long way in reducing your taxable income during the year of installation (speak with your CPA for more details). Lastly, because buyers are much more environmentally conscious, would prefer a smaller carbon footprint if possible, and look at saving money high on their list. When you are ready to consider selling, It will attract more purchasers and the time it will take to sell will be faster. Commercially installed solar panels or energy cells also are a very smart investment for most commercial properties. Not only do you receive ITCs but you can sell the more economically produced electricity to your tenants at a lower cost than what they are paying now. Lastly, the payback period can be as little as 2-6 years depending on a multitude of variables. As the commercial property owner your common area electrical costs will be zero and then you can have another stream of income if any excess electricity is created, earning additional income and at the same time saving your tenant’s money, a win-win situation. So do your homework and determine the added value and benefit to your home and/or commercial properties by installing solar panels and/ or energy cells and live almost or completely free and send your utility company walking.

Credit for some information via Nancy Collela (516) 650-9378 Donate to the Ukrainian Crisis and save a life or 2: https://usaforiom.org/iomsukraine-response/ Please make your contribution to The Ukraine Crisis; International Organization for Migration a 501(c) 3 Corporation: OR: http://donate.iom.int Philip A. Raices is the owner/ Broker of Turn Key Real Estate 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 40+ years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.), as well as the new “Green Industry” Certification for eco-friendly construction and upgrades. The He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI). For a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, as well as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any obligation or “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and our Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home. You can email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your request or ideas, suggestions or interview you for a specific topic and a Q & A for a future column with your name, email and cell number. He will email or call you back and respond to your request ASAP as long as he has your complete name, cell, email and/or full home or business address. Again, for a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, he can also be reached by cell (516) 6474289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions and concerns in strategizing selling, investing, purchasing, renting or leasing any type of residential or commercial properties.

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Continued from previous page times where we might have been ahead to wait until a later age to start our benefits. In other words, we’re now starting to be on the losing end of the Social Security gamble (of when to start your benefits). But you know what? We don’t care. We’ve had fun for the past decade or more spending our reduced Social Security benefits. And we’ll continue to have fun spending those

benefits for whatever time we have left on this earth -- and before I face eternal damnation for sneaking a peek at those nuns in swimsuits! If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has a book with all the answers. It’s called “Social Security: Simple and Smart.” You can find the book at www.creators.com/books, or look for it on Amazon or other book outlets. COPYRIGHT 2022 CREATORS.COM

Continued from page 2 need to be watched carefully for a while to see how they react to the overall environment. Terrariums are a nice way to create a pretty centerpiece. They do require some maintenance and occasionally they may need to be rebuilt, but that is part of the fun of terrariums. I have added a video on the basics of making a terrarium that is now available

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Well, That’s a Star of a Different Color! BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of July 3-10, 2022 I’ve been gazing skyward now for nearly six decades, and I’m still amazed at all we can see if we just take the time to look up into a dark sky. Add to that a small backyard telescope and the celestial sights become even more remarkable. Take star colors, for example. Most folks aren’t even aware that stars display a variety of hues. Those appearing white are hotter than those that are orange or red, and bluish stars are the hottest of all. Now it’s true that these colors are often quite subtle and seeing them can be challenging since our eye’s color receptors don’t respond well to faint light. You know this is true if you’ve ever looked around outdoors after dark; shades of gray appear everywhere but colors are virtually nonexistent. The same is true with stars. Anyone with the slightest colorblindness might miss their colors completely. But there is a place in the heavens where two dramatically tinted stars appear sideby-side and, when viewed through a small telescope, always elicit “oohs” and “aahs.” Astronomers know this “double star” as Beta Cygni, but most of us just call it Albireo. Look for Albireo near the center of the Summer Triangle -- formed by

the three bright stars Deneb, Vega and Altair -- midway up in the eastern sky just after dark this week. It marks the head of Cygnus, the swan, which stargazers can also recognize as the Northern Cross. With our unaided eyes, we see Albireo as a single star, no matter how good our vision, but aim a small telescope in its direction you’ll discover it’s actually two separate stars. In 1905, the astronomy writer Agnes Clerke wrote that the tints “golden and azure” gave perhaps “the most lovely effect of color in the heavens.” Anyone peering at Albireo for the first time will surely agree. While viewing this beautiful stellar pair, it’s fun to contemplate what we’re seeing. Albireo’s stars not only represent stunning colors but a fundamental property of stars as well: their temperatures. One of its components is a yellow giant star (about 7,500 degrees F) and the other a bluish star (23,000 F). The stars of Albireo lie between 400 and 430 light years from us. They may orbit a common center of gravity, but don’t expect to see them move while you’re watching: One orbital cycle could take 100,000 years to complete. And if we could transport our planetary family out to this distant pair, we would find that at least 51 solar systems could be lined up edge-to-edge between the two stars. As is often the case in astronomy, the

name Albireo has its roots in misunderstandings and mistranslations. Arabic texts originally called it “al-Minhar al-Dajajah” -- meaning “the hen’s beak” -- certainly understandable from the location of the star within the celestial bird’s body. But Latin scholars misunderstood that the name had come from a kind of herb and translated it as “ab ireo” (meaning “from ireus”).

Eventually, people considered this a misprint and transcribed it as “al-bireo”. Whatever you call it -- al Minhar al-Dajajah, Beta Cygni or Albireo -don’t miss this colorful summertime celestial showpiece! Visit Dennis Mammana at dennismammana.com. COPYRIGHT 2022 CREATORS.COM

t stunning colors but a fundamental property of stars as well: their temperatures. One of its components is a yellow giant star -- about 7,500 degrees F -- and the other a bluish star about 23,000 F.

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Paper Towel Math BY TRACY BECKERMAN “Hey there,” I called to a supermarket employee who had just appeared in the paper goods aisle. “Can you help me with something?” “Sure,” he said. I pointed to the miles of paper towel above my head. “If I want a better deal, should I buy 6 = 18 or 8 = 20 rolls of paper towel?” I asked. “And does it change the equation if I get 8 rolls of select-a-size? And also, what if I only use the paper towel on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, during high tide, and for messes that only begin with the letter “m,” like milk?” He stared at me with his mouth agape. I couldn’t tell if he thought I was merely a lunatic or if he was as befuddled as I was by the confusing marketing campaign known as “paper towel math.” “2 = 5,” said one label. “6 = 18,” said another

“8 = 20,” said one more. I shook my head. It made no sense. If 2 equaled 6 and 6 equaled 18, I could see a trend. But there was no trend. It was almost like someone was just throwing out random numbers: 10 = 100! 12 = 15,000! Of course, I wasn’t going to unroll the sheets and count them to check. I had better things to do... like figure out if I need “ultra-soft” or “ultra-strong” toilet paper. Now, I’m no math dummy, but... wait, check that. I am a math dummy. I passed high school math, barely. But apparently even knowing algebra and trigonometry wasn’t enough to help me figure out paper towel math. Sadly, not much math has stuck with me through the years, and whatever I did retain was in the brain cells I lost in childbirth, which is why I had to stop helping my kids with their math after they finished 3rd grade because I had no idea what they were doing. But even so, I don’t recall 2 = 5 as any formula I was ever taught in any class, in any grade, in my

school, or probably any other school on this planet, or any other planet in the universe. Of course, it could have been taught in my kids’ 4th grade math class, but I’ll never know because I didn’t get that far. As if all this weren’t confusing enough, the paper towels also came in half sizes and thirds so that instead of using a whole sheet, you could select a smaller sheet for a smaller mess. That being the case, if you routinely only used half a sheet, did 2 actually equal 7? And when I say 7, I randomly chose a number because as I mentioned before, I’m a math dummy and it seemed that now we were getting into fractions, which I definitely forgot while in labor with my second child. Meanwhile, back in the paper towel aisle of hell, I still had no idea how many rolls of paper towel to buy to get the best deal. I was pretty sure the paper towel math might make my head explode -- which wouldn’t have been a total tragedy because we had all this

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paper towel around to clean it up -- and I wasn’t confident the store employee could figure it out either. He stared up at the skyscraper of paper towels and scratched his head, then finally spoke. “How many rolls do you want?” he asked. “Six.” “Then buy six.” “If I buy six, it says it’s more like 18, which is definitely too many,” I said. “But if I buy 2 = 5, that’s almost six rolls, even if it’s actually only two, right?” “Sounds right; I think you should get two,” he said. “Why?” I replied, He smiled. “Because clearly you’re on a roll.” Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller, “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com. COPYRIGHT 2022 CREATORS

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Blanche M. Volz had a strong faith throughout her life. She was devoted to the church she grew up in, Victoria Congregational in Jamaica, NY. As an adult, she was dedicated to, and found a community of faith and friends at the Garden City Community Church. She was an usher, served on committees, helped at the Fair and spent time with her Church Family at Deer Hill and Deering Family Camps. She will be missed immensely. Funeral arrangements entrusted were entrusted Fairchild Sons Funeral Home, Inc. of Garden City. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in her memory to the Garden City Community Church.

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Engineer: St. Paul’s main bldg structurally sound From page 1 Jabour said that although there has been a floor collapse in one section of the interior of the building, the area affected is only about 1500 square feet of the total area of over 100,000 square feet. He said the collapse was due to water infiltration in the upper floor. The meeting was the first public forum to be held by the Committee, which plans to hold a series of future meetings during the summer and early fall. Mayor Cosmo Veneziale has said that the Village will hold a referendum in the fall which will allow residents to choose between reusing the building and demolishing it. Frank McDonough, chairman of the Program and Use Analysis Subcommittee said his group has been examining all of the uses that have been proposed in the past, and is also seeking

input from residents about what uses they would like. McDonough noted that the reuse of the building and the programs can be developed over a long period of time. He said that when he first came to Garden City the area that is now the Garden City Pool and Community Park was literally a dump. However over the decades the Village built a pool over the landfill and added athletic fields, tennis and platform tennis at Community Park. Similarly, he said St. Paul’s could also be developed over time. McDonough noted that to an extent the Village’s hands are tied in regard to some uses. A lawsuit in the 1990s established that the building cannot be used for private commercial uses. In addition, the building was declared parkland by the Village in 2005, which further restricts what kinds of uses are allowed. A legal subcommitee is exam-

ining exactly what those restrictions entail and whether some uses might require approval from the state legislature. William Alisse, Chairman of the Design and Engineering Subcommitee presented some ideas for the space including classrooms and meeting rooms, space for cultural programs such as music and dance, STEM labs, recreation spaces, food service, space for senior citizen programs and teens. Several residents who commented at the meeting said they were pleasantly surprised to hear that the building is structurally sound, and made further suggestions for programs that could be included such as childcare and preschool. Other residents asked about the costs of the project, although no information is yet available. “We can’t develop a cost for the proj-

ect until we come up with a design or some idea of what the building is going to be developed for. We have to take several more steps to get to the point to develop what the budget will be. We’re going to get to that point,” Mayor Veneziale said. He added that the village will hire a professional construction cost estimator to determine the actual costs. Several residents asked whether the Village will also provide cost information for the demolition of the building, and the mayor said that information will also be developed. Bruce Torino, a member of the Village Board of Trustees, complimented the Committee on the presentation. “This Committee has done the best job in twenty-five years, and it’s time we put this to bed,” he said.

Traffic Commission evaluates Central traffic study From page 1 takes place on East-West streets of the Central section. “We were not tasked with the idea of putting stop signs on Hilton Avenue, and I understand it is all part of the same community. We weren’t tasked with the idea of calming interventions for north/south streets. Cathedral Avenue is being looked at with the Road Diet; Franklin Avenue is another County Road that is of a different typology, and we were not told to include Hilton Avenue. We had an understanding that the focus was really about the east-west movement on Numbered Streets. We were explicit about it, and in addition stop controls and signals are a much more involved effort than some of what we’ve looked at with a broader scale for applying different treatments midblock,” Amabile said. Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson commented on the Fourth and Fifth Streets’ proposal of four-way stops. He did not have current accident data for the location, but he told the Commission there were some reports for the number of “bulb-outs” at the corner and in the middle of the road, along with other Hilton Avenue intersections in the Central section. That would make the roadway tighter and stop signs’ effect would be altered. Trustee Kelly said the stop signs should be approved, and the village could eventually have the bulb-outs (or bump-outs) replace stop signs if the Hilton Avenue roadways and curbs were ultimately designed for them. Kelly’s chief concern was people who are making a left turn and the safety with which traffic currently proceeds along Hilton and on Fourth and Fifth whenever that occurs.

Amabile noted that Creighton Manning was looking at the addition of bulb-outs in Central streets, but they are part of “gateway treatments.” At the June 16 Commission meeting he defined this as bulbing out – or “narrowing the throat” – of the individual Numbered Streets of the Central section, as well as Hamilton Place and Cedar Place. Amabile explained that this method of traffic calming would not include bulbing out into Hilton Avenue. The Commission was about to approve the all-way stop signs on Fourth and Fifth and Hilton Avenue. Then, a resident informed the Commission that there was a motion by the Central Property Owners’ Association to table the proposal for stop signs because of Creighton Manning’s Numbered Streets study including that area. He noted that because of an all-way stop on Third Street, some drivers end up believing all the Central section streets are four-way stops, and every day drivers might end up “playing cat and mouse” with the other drivers who are headed north or south but they have no stop signs. Amabile said there are traffic calming measures that can be mid-block, such as bump-outs, chokers, speed humps or chicanes (a series of alternating curves or lane shifts). Creighton Manning’s Frank Filiciotto, who was the lead consultant on the Cathedral Avenue Traffic Calming study and Road Diet proposal, also joined the Commission to discuss approaches in the Central section. “Stop signs and traffic signals in general aren’t typically associated with traffic calming measures. Why they may calm traffic to some extent, they are not the first things we point to. This

is why Michael Amabile focused largely on the treatments that he did – it might come to pass that the traffic is calmed in such a way that the stop signs are not necessary. But the other issue at hand relative to Hilton is for stop signs vs. traffic signals as you have a mix of both on Hilton now. When you create a corridor with multiple types of traffic control devices it can be confusing to a driver. While we did not do a full engineering study of them there are pros and cons to them,” Filiciotto said. While the proposal for all-way stop signs on Fourth and Fifth Streets was withdrawn, the Traffic Commission moved on to discuss the additional work slated for Creighton Manning with Satellite Traffic Calming Studies covering several parts of Garden City – three sections of the East, two in the Estates and two in the village’s West. Trustee Mary Carter Flanagan moved the item for approval and requested it become part of the Village Board of Trustees’ July 21 meeting agenda for board approval. She said many residents have been waiting for this broader study to take shape. “It comes with the caveat, since stop signs are an issue that is often com-

ing before the Commission, I want to review their proposal as we had initially discussed coming out of this more village-wide study with a plan, similar to a procedure on addressing village traffic requests,” she said. Filiciotto said that Creighton Manning’s proposal had taken the same approach as the Cathedral Avenue and Numbered Streets studies but it will be modified to include stop signs “as a traffic control treatment” in time for the Board of Trustees’ consideration in July. He commented on the addition of “different treatments that can be universally applied across the village on similar street types” as something the firm would have to take a hard look at for sections of Garden City. “If looking at stop signs as a stop control treatment for streets that currently have no traffic control devices is something to include for the various satellite study areas then we’ll modify the scope, and in addition we already talked with (Village Administrator) Ralph Suozzi that we’d be updating it with changes to get back to you fairly quickly,” Filiciotto said.

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Email: Editor@GCNews.com From page 2 lived in the East. I was unaware that I was a POA person until FABGC told me so. I thought—correctly—that everyone who lived in the East was a member of the EPOA and that my $20 annual dues were simply used to help run a volunteer organization that represented the interests of all East residents. If I had a comment, a question or an issue, no EPOA officer or East Trustee ever asked me, “Hey, are you a POA member?” nor have I ever heard anyone asked that question at any meeting. When I became actively involved as a director with the EPOA in 2007, it was because I was impressed with the strong efforts made by the officers, directors and committee representatives to reach out to all residents, to encourage all residents to bring their concerns and issues to the EPOA and to the East Trustees, who—no matter who they were—attended all EPOA meetings to report, to listen, to respond. That high level of involvement with all East residents has continued with the EPOA and its representatives. Unfortunately, it has not with the new East trustees, who appear to have made an arbitrary decision to involve themselves only minimally with the EPOA or not at all. Trustee O’Brien attended a few meetings in the beginning of his term— where he was warmly welcomed—but none lately. Trustee Marciano does not communicate at all. This decision to categorize residents and their involvement is strictly a FABGC choice. It is a hypocritical, divisive choice that works against the interests of all residents. Christine Mullaney

A simple request

To the Editor: I typically don’t like the back-andforth GC News letter debates, but feel I must clarify something from my letter of June 16. I was surprised that my request for Trustees to respond to POA resident requests and inquiries was misconstrued and/or deflected to imply that I was complaining about Trustee’s level of work for the Village. Quite honestly, I don’t have the details of what each Trustee does but would assume they are spending a lot of time on various Village issues. I never questioned that. My simple request was for Trustees to be courteous and respond to POArelated inquiries. If they choose not to engage with POA activities, like meetings, newsletters or other communications, I suppose that is their choice (obviously one I disagree with). However, if that is the case, they should minimally respond to emails and questions about their decision. They should honestly state that they will not participate in these resident activities and

explain why. My request was only for Trustees to reply to these inquires with an honest answer and explanation. That seems like a simple request. Judy Courtney

See through the deception

To the Editor: Don MacLeod, the founder of the FABGC political party, and Bruce Torino, one of the FABGC politicians, both jumped at the opportunity to criticize the notion that the Trustees (all 8 of whom are FABGC members) refuse to interact with POA residents. Perhaps they should have – the Trustees do interact with POA residents. However, it’s strictly on the terms that befit their political objectives and at the expense of Garden City residents. Example #1 Don MacLeod points out is the participation of select POA members on a few village committees – the St. Paul’s Committee, the Fire Committee, and Village Governance Committee. Many who applied were not selected, and it may be a coincidence that they were known POA supporters. The Governance Committee (charged by the Mayor with redesigning our form of government) initially had a couple of POA supporters, along with a majority of FABGC executive members. For some reason, right after this year’s elections, the POA-experienced people were dismissed from this Committee, leaving FABGC to decide how the Village will be governed. It’s a good thing that select POA members are on these committees, but it’s on FABGC’s terms. Example #2 Bruce Torino calls out is that information today is obtained in many different formats, including online. What Bruce Torino fails to mention is how FABGC – specifically, executive committee member Effie Campbell – serves as administrator of the Garden City Residents Group on Facebook. Effie and FABGC proactively censor comments in the Residents Group and exclude many residents who do not agree with their views. The Trustees can say they are encouraging participation, but again, it’s only on FABGC’s terms. Example #3 is something both Don MacLeod and Bruce Torino struggle with, which is the attendance of Trustees at respective POA meetings. This is because both of these individuals assumed positions of power by not facing residents on a monthly basis and being accountable. Bruce Torino does not like to mention that he would have lost the election if not for ballot harvesting. Don MacLeod does not like it to be known that he personally recruited the current Trustees to run, guaranteeing that his wishes are always known and he’s always consulted. Deep down, both know that despite the overture that “residents can reach out to Trustees directly in a multi-

tude of forums,” residents will never get through to these Trustees like the trustees of old. Today’s Trustees are politicians, interested in consolidating power, ignoring the good intentions of the POAs, and executing their own agenda. The Village of Garden City did not thrive for decades because of political factions like FABGC that dictate commands, obfuscate the truth, and decry regular civil engagement with neighbors. In our last election the majority of in-person voters voted FABGC out, knowing these practices make our Village suffer. Don’t be fooled by the FABGC political party – see through the deception, and be very suspicious. Paul Dircks

A sales pitch

To the Editor: Advertised as:1) a useful informational meeting to hear from the residents and 2) to present information from the five St Paul’s GC Mayor’s subCommittees -- the meeting was more the latter than the former. I would summarize the meeting as a heavy salespitch to save the building, and light on reasons for potential demolition. Here are nine observations: 1) The sub-committee stated that there was unquestionably a very high probability that the building would withstand reconstruction -even though they did NOT specify whose OBJECTIVE conclusion that is, and the nature of the assumed uses and redevelopment; 2) They listed roughly 50 historical resident suggested uses, many of which were not clearly acceptable as Parkland under NYState law. So why were items such as Art Studio, Lab Space, Day Care, Catering, Wellness, and Charitable Fundraising, listed? 3) Nowhere in the formal presentation was the word “cost” of the project even suggested, nor the cost to residents in higher taxes; 4) There was no listing of ’ALL-IN’ COSTS-- meaning stabilization, abatement, construction, consultant fees, legal fees, annual maintenance costs, and how the building would be financed; 5) There was no response to a question of who would make the final estimates of all these costs; shouldn’t we have multiple impartial bids? 6) There was usage shown on a slide which divided the 120,000 sf of the building into potentially three parts, and 100% of the space filled with “uses;’’ to us they were not filling the building with NEEDS, but really with “FILLER;” 7) The definition of Parkland was murky, and “alienation” not mentioned at all; A questionable proposed use could cause an unacceptable, multi-year, delay in NYState’s approval;

8) The potential impact on the Village’s Moody’s “AAA” debt rating, from high long-term debt issuance for construction; and 9) there was zero time allocated at the meeting for discussion of “demolition proposals” even though the June 17th ad in for the meeting, stated that this discussion is “invited.” Fact: there was no such invitation offered. It must be in the future. Poor acoustics at Cluett Hall. Honestly, only about half of the remarks by presenters, and the audience, were clearly audible in the room. This major defect must be addressed! The problem is, a combination of: speakers with weak voices, failure to place their voices closer to the microphone and the quality of the audio equipment. In sum, we hope that future literature, and meeting content, sponsored by the St. Paul’s Committee, are more complete, objective, allow for the other side of the debate and actually answer questions from residents. George Salem Member FDEM (For Demolition)

Need to know costs

To the Editor: At the First Town Hall on the Future of St. Paul’s, the Design & Engineering Sub Committee presented a multi slide picture of potential uses of the building’s 105,000 square foot interior. What was missing, however, were two critical ingredients for serious consideration of any rehabilitation of the structure: a) how much will it cost (and how much will my tax bill increase)?; and b) do we really need what is being proposed? As to cost, the Committee acknowledged they have not yet finalized a plan (what was presented was preliminary and subject to change). However, recognizing the building’s condition (see below) and the magnitude of the reconfiguration proposed, the cost will be substantial (stay tuned, I guess). With respect to need: do we really need a new senior center? a supplemental education center to our existing first class public and private schools? meeting rooms galore? additional playing fields? etc. The Committee made frequent reference to the soundness of the building and the minimal damage to its interior. Recognizing that these qualities are subjective, I urge residents to review the Mayor’s St. Paul’s Committee report dated February 4, 2022 and Thornton Tomasetti’s Building and Structural Condition Assessment report dated July 19, 2019 both of which are included on the Village’s web site. Careful reading provides a more serious appraisal of the building’s physical condition and thoughts about cost to make ready for See page 44

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com From page 43 the uses cited. In addition to the cost of physically restructuring the building, ongoing management and maintenance of the facility will be substantial. Hopefully the information provided to residents for their voting in a referendum will include a full spectrum of costs and associated effect on taxes. George Kane

Presumed lead

To the Editor: The village’s water consultant, H2M, is continuing its work to develop an inventory of the village’s water service lines to determine which ones are made from lead. Your water service line likely consists of two parts – one pipe from your basement to the curb (i.e., pipe under your lawn) and another pipe from the curb to the village’s water main (i.e., pipe under the street). Determining the composition of water service lines is complicated and H2M has been using village records to create the inventory. Given the limitations of the analysis, H2M is presuming water service lines are lead unless there is documentation that indicates otherwise such as a building work permit to replace the service line with another material. A recent report from H2M indicated of the 6,882 homes in the village, 5,607 (81%) of the lines from the water main to the curb stop are presumed lead and 6.034 (88%) of the lines from the curb stop to the resident homes are presumed lead. These estimates are subject to change as H2M continues its work. The same report indicated that 30% of homes in the Mott section had at least one water draw above the EPA action level of 15 ug/l or 15 parts per billion. The report also indicated there were homes throughout the village that had a water draw with some amounts of lead including some above the action level. What’s a resident to do under the circumstances? First, find out the

composition of your water service line by a) assessing the pipe coming into your home and b) contacting the village (waterissues@gardencityny.net) to request information on the water service line from your curb to the water main under the street. Second, get your water tested for free (see village website - topic “Lead Update” for details). Third, if you determine you have a lead water service line, consider replacing the line with copper. The village has recently decided to waive permit fees for water service line replacements until May 2024. I strongly recommend that the Board of Trustees makes this waiver permanent given the health risks associated with lead service lines. Given the H2M report, it’s likely that one of your water service lines may be presumed to be made of lead. The village letter on water dated February 16, 2022 (available on the village website) stated that if you are unsure of the material composition of your water service line, you may want to consider using a water filter or NYSDOH Certified bottled water for drinking and cooking. That’s great advice and one that every village resident should consider. Richard Catalano

Presumed lead

Water system contract From page 1 emergency response and fixes for parts that can be calibrated. The maintenance will correspond with the AOP (advanced oxidation process) treatment systems the village has in place for its multiple wells. The AOP devices already come with peroxide analyzers, which Administrator Suozzi called sophisticated pieces of equipment. “This contract in its totality takes into account all of the AOP systems at

our village wells – where they are not yet fully operational, they should be this summer. This represents a very important contract for the village,” he noted. With another key contract for the village water wells’ operations, the Board of Trustees also approved another year of services for the wells’ Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) system, with water well service calls to be handled again by Yaphank-based vendor Eagle Control Corp.

material. A recent report from H2M indicated of the 6,882 homes in the village, 5,607 (81%) of the lines from the water main to the curb stop are presumed lead and 6.034 (88%) of the lines from the curb stop to the resident homes are presumed lead. These estimates are subject to change as H2M continues its work. The same report indicated that 30% of homes in the Mott section had at least one water draw above the EPA action level of 15 ug/l or 15 parts per billion. The report also indicated there were homes throughout the village that had a water draw with some amounts of lead including some above the action level. What’s a resident to do under the circumstances? First, find out the composition of your water service line by a) assessing the pipe coming into your home and b) contacting the village (waterissues@gardencityny.net) to request information on the water service line from your curb to the water main under the street. Second, get your water tested for free (see village website - topic “Lead Update” for details). Third, if you determine you have a lead water service line, consider replacing the line with copper. The village has recently decided to waive permit fees for water service line replacements until May 2024. I strongly recommend that the Board of Trustees makes this waiver permanent given the health risks associated with lead service lines. Given the H2M report, it’s likely that one of your water service lines may be presumed to be made of lead. The village letter on water dated February 16, 2022 (available on the village website) stated that if you are unsure of the material composition of your water service line, you may want to consider using a water filter or NYSDOH Certified bottled water for drinking and cooking. That’s great advice and one that every village resident should consider. Richard Catalano

Illegitimate Jan. 6th committee

To the Editor: Former President Trump recommended to the Speaker of the House, Ms. Pelosi, and the Mayor of D.C., Ms. Bowser, to put up to 10,000 National Guards on standby, just in case turmoil might develop on Jan. 6th. Furthermore, he was not in charge of the security of the Capitol, which falls under the Speaker of the House. Weeks before, there were rumors that terrorists were planning to have riots on January 6th. People like Mr. Sullivan, leader of the Black Lives Matter movement, who was an active member of the riot, prepared followers on what to wear, what to bring, how to attack and how to intermingle with the crowd. It is also a fact that the Capitol Police were ill-prepared and illequipped to stand up. The Capitol Police Chief, Steven Sund, made a remark that he was concerned about the optics. He did not have the authority to request the National Guard. It is up to the House Sergeant at Arms, who answers to Ms. Pelosi. He was waiting for Ms. Pelosi’s approval, which he finally got on January 6th late in the game. Now to the January 6th committee: A committee of that nature is composed of members of both parties and selected by the majority/minority leaders of the House. Ranking Republican members Jordan and Banks were rejected by Ms. Pelosi and replaced by Republican Trump haters Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger. In short, this is an illegitimate committee controlled by Ms. Pelosi, destroying any chance of bipartisanship. On top of that, she excused herself from being called to testify by the committee. To sum up: If Ms. Pelosi would have called the National Guard in time, there would not have been a January 6th fiasco. All of the above leaves quite a few questions open. There is something rotten in the state of Denmark! What’s wrong with our legal system? Heinz Mayer

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cveneziale@gardencityny.net From page 24 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 drunk- driving crashes. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, 11,654 people died as a result of alcohol impaired related vehicle crashes in 2020, a 14 percent increase from 2019. Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson states, “During this initiative, July 1, 2022 through July 5, 2022, 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 app, which is available for Apple, Droid and Windows smartphones. 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.

4th of July - Village Offices Closed

Residents are reminded that Village Hall will be closed Monday, July 4, 2022 in observance of Independence Day. Village Hall will re-open Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. There is a regular sanitation schedule the week of July 4, 2022.

Summer Safety Tips from 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 dis-

play 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 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.

Summer Board Meeting Dates

The Board of Trustees will meet for Regular Meetings on the following dates this summer: Thursday, July 21 and Thursday, August 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall Board Room.

THE OFFICE CAT From page 25 ing with a suspended registration and excessive speed. Fireworks injuries Officers and the NYU ambulance responded to Stewart Avenue on June 25thwhere two teenagers were injured by fireworks. They were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Excessive speed A motorist on Harrison Street was charged with driving with a suspended registration and excessive speed on June 25th. On the same day, a motorist on Cathedral Avenue was charged with unlicensed operation and excessive speed. Taxi driver robbed, assaulted At approximately 1 AM on June 26th, a taxi driver was dispatched to Avalon

Road for a passenger pick-up. Upon arrival, three male subjects entered the vehicle and began choking the driver, hitting him, and threatening him with a gun. They then drove the victim in his vehicle to various ATM locations where they withdrew money from his bank account. They exited the vehicle in Hempstead and fled in another vehicle. The investigation by GCPD, Hempstead PD, and NCPD is ongoing. NCPD reports a similar occurrence on June 24th in Garden City Park.

Cherry Valley Avenue was charged with driving with a suspended license and unsafe turning on June 26th. Graffiti sighted Garden City Police are investigating reports of graffiti at various locations in the Village including the Denton Avenue overpass, Nassau Haven Park, Garden City School Bus Garage, Garden City Nursery School, and Community Park.

Vehicle entered Items were reported stolen between June 1-26 from a vehicle parked in Parking Field 2N.

Unlicensed operation A motorcyclist on Cherry Valley Avenue was charged with unlicensed operation and excessive speed on June 27th.

Suspended licenses A motorist on Clinton Road was charged with driving with a suspended license and excessive speed on June 26th. On the same day, a motorist on

Identity theft On June 27th Garden City Police received a report of a person’s identity being stolen to open fraudulent bank and credit card accounts.

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Light malfunction Officers responded to 11th Street and Hilton Avenue on June 28th for a traffic light malfunction caused by a local power outage. Fire alarm GCFD and GCPD responded to a Stewart Avenue residence for a fire alarm on June 28th and found the cause to be shower steam. Suspended license A motorist on Rockaway Avenue was charged with driving with a suspended license and passing a red traffic signal on June 28th. On the same day a motorist in Parking Field 9W was charged with driving with a suspended license and disregarding a traffic sign on June 28th.

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The Best Secret in Town

Did you know that each of our neighbor hood parks runs a playground program every summer? Children entering 1st through 8th grades who are residents of the Village are invited to come to the park during the summer to find out what activities are taking place. Each park has its own “flavor” and “favorite” activities. The Park Directors and their staff run games, sports, tournaments, and arts and crafts activities during the day and into the evening. Trips are also run through the parks. These activities, except for the trips, are free to anyone attending. Registration is not necessary. A child may attend any day they choose. The children are supervised while in the park, but the children attending must be able to come and go to the park as they please or a parent or child care provider must be in attendance while the child participates. This program can not be used as babysitting. When: Monday through Friday beginning Monday, June 27, and ending Friday, August 12. 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.

2022 Gazebo Concerts on the Village Green

harmonies by this popular group. For additional information about these shows, please call Garden City Recreation and Parks at (516) 465-4075

Youth Basketball Camp

The Garden City Recreation Department will be conducting a Youth Basketball Camp for boys and girls entering 1st through 5th grades in September who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Come join us and learn what it takes to pass, dribble and shoot in this camp. The purpose of this program is to provide instruction in self-improvement, basketball fundamentals, team play, group cooperation, and most important of all, FUN! When: Monday July 11 through Thursday, July 14 OR Monday August 8 through Thursday, August 11 Where: St. Paul’s Field House Time: 9 -11:30 a.m. for children Fee: $ 130 each week To register for any of the above camps, please visit the Recreation and Parks office or if you have a password you can register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Youth Baseball Camp

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 18 – 21 or week of July 25 - 28 Where: Community Park’s Baseball Fields Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m. Fee: $ 130 each week To register for any of the above camps, please visit the Recreation and Parks office or if you have a password you can register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Girls Softball Camp for Grades 3-8

Recreation and Parks’ softball camp will teach young aspiring players entering grades 3 through 8 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: August 1 to August 4 Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m. Where: Community Park Softball Field Cost: $ 130 To register for any of the above camps, please visit the Recreation and Parks office or if you have a password you can register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Incrediflix Filmaking Camps for Ages 7–13

Incrediflix is back for the summer! 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: $199 for each ½ day session, or $375 if you register for both sessions in the same week, bring your lunch, stay for two classes Our topics are:

Week of July 18–21

Live Action Flix 9:00 a.m. to noon Discover your filmmaking talents! You don’t have to be an actor to take part, as we'll guide you through the Hollywood process to create, direct, film, act, and more. You won't just make an incredible movie, you'll have the skills to make your own movies with friends. Lego Flix 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Bring Lego worlds to life! We provide Legos. You provide your imagination. Work in groups to create a Lego set with Lego characters for a stop-motion movie you'll storyboard, shoot, and add voiceovers too.

Week of August 1–4

Minecraft vs. Roblox Flix 9:00 to 12:00 p.m. Make a Minecraft or Roblox movie, or make a mashup movie! Work in groups to create a stop-motion movie full of games or challenges for your character to overcome. Students will create sets out of construction paper, make their Minecraft blocks, film, do voice-overs, and new for 2022, more set design effects like flowing lava! Animation Flix 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. In this fast paced class, you’ll be creating up to 4 stop motion movies. These will include dinosaurs, whiteboard and toy car animations. And then you’ll get to make your own cartoon animation starring you and your voice! To register, please visit the Recreation

and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Checks only please for this camp, made payable to Incrediflix.

Imagine Arts Academy Summer Camp for Those Entering Grades 1–5

Recreation and Parks will offer the following summer art camps in the cottages at St. Paul’s. The subjects of each camp and the dates are as follows: Crayola® Artblazers (July 18–22) 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. Crayola® Wild World (August 22–26) - Are you ready for an art expedition? Let the wonder and beauty of the animal kingdom inspire your curiosity and creativity. Learn about animals and find out how wildlife conservationists are working to protect species around the globe. Experiment with a variety of art techniques and use Crayola brand products to create animal-inspired art projects. Children entering grades 1 to 5 may register for either a 9 a.m. to noon class OR a 1 to 4 p.m. class. The fee for each week will be $370, checks only made payable to LI Steam Group. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Summer Chess Wizards Camps Announced

Garden City Recreation and Parks has again partnered with the very popular “Chess Wizards” to offer after school programs for Garden City children ages 5 through 12 who want to learn the game of chess! Chess Wizards is a fun way to have kids experience the excitement of chess. Kids will play in mini tournaments, have interactive lessons with chess pros and play cool chess variants like bug house. It is proven that chess enhances cognitive development in children, improves both verbal and mathematical skills, and increases all levels of academic performance! Playing chess stimulates the mind and helps children strengthen skills such as focusing, visualizing goals, abstract thinking, and forming concrete opinions. Instructors (who are called “Wizards”) provide all the materials necessary for your child to participate in the class and no additional purchase is required to attend. All students will receive a trophy, puzzle folder and wizards t-shirt. Come join the fun!!! Two weeks of camp will be offered for this program: July 25–28 from 9 a.m. to noon OR Noon to 3 p.m. August 1–4 from 9 a.m. to noon OR Noon to 3 p.m. All classes will be held in St. Paul’s

Cottages. The cost of each 4-day, 3-hour camp is $175. Your child may register for a full day and bring lunch at a cost of $257. To register for this program, please visit the Chess Wizards website at www. chesswizards.com.website at www. chesswizards.com.

GC Recreation & Parks Presents Mad Science Camp

Mad Science of Long Island is a company who provides a wonderful learning experience in a camp setting. Residents of the Village of Garden City entering grades 1–5 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 (These camps run Monday through Friday unless noted): Where: St. Paul’s Center Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. OR 1 to 4 p.m. Fee: $370, checks only made payable to LI Steam Group Weekly topics are:

July 5–8

Topic: Ready to ROBOT (FOUR DAYS, $280) ($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 11–15

Topic: Motion Madness 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.

July 25–29

Topic: BOTS Lab ($30 additional fee during the first day of class) Explore the world of robotics in the hands on class! Campers take home awesome daily science projects and will complete a robot that they will take home at the end of the camp!

August 1–5

Topic: NASA Space Academy Discover the frontiers of space as campers explore our Earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of the solar system! Comets, planets, stars and more are all waiting to be discovered in the camp.

August 8–12

Topic: Brixology 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!

August 15–19

Topic: Crazy Chemworks 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.

Recreation Tennis Camps for Ages 4–15

Recreation and Park’s Tennis Camp program offers Village resident children aged 4 to 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 (Rackets provided for Peewees). All Camps will follow the same session dates: Session A: June 27 – July 1 Session B: July 5 – 8 (Tues – Fri) Session C: July 11–14 Session D: July 18–21 Session E: July 25–28 Session F: August 1 – 4 Session G: August 8 – 11 PEEWEE CAMP – For ages 4 to 6. Skills are learned by fun and easy to do drills taught by our tennis staff. Time: 9 – 9:55 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: 9–10:30 a.m. Cost: $125

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.–12:00 p.m. Cost: $149 JUNIOR ADVANCED CAMP - For children ages 8 to 11. For the more serious, more advanced students. Knowledge of the game required. Time: 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Cost: $149 SENIOR CAMP - For ages 12 to 15. For all levels of experience. Time: 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Cost: $149 SENIOR ADVANCED CAMP - For children ages 12 to 15. For the more serious, more advanced students. Knowledge of the game required. Time: 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Cost: $149 To register for any of the above camps, please visit the Recreation and Parks office 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.

Library offers summer loan program The Garden City Public Library is offering a summer loan program for Garden City patrons who are planning to travel or vacation for an extended period of time this summer.

The summer loan is only for books that have been in circulation for longer than six months and are borrowed beginning Monday, June 20. The loan period begins June 20 and concludes

Monday, September 12. This special loan program does not apply to new books, children’s and young adult school summer reading list books, large print books, travel books, mag-

azines, and media including DVDs, audiobooks, music CDs, Playaways, and Launchpads. The Summer Loan program is for Garden City Public Library cardholders only.

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Adelphi to offer two tennis camps Look no further than Adelphi University for your tennis camp needs this summer! Adelphi University will host two tennis camps during summer 2022. Both camps will be instructed by Adelphi University coaches and student-athletes, and are open to all levels of experience.

3 Week Kids Camp

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Hawks soar to snatch first place

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Left to right: Jack Allen, Collin Gibbons, Henry Koester, Coach Dan Gibbons, CJ Rogler, Mike Price, Tommy Schreier, Josh Carrillo, Matthew Lagasse, Andrew Schreck, Aidan Carr, Casey Henson, Jack Cobb, Nicky Henson and Sebastian Martinez. Missing: Jack LeSueur. Congratulations to the Garden City Hawks, U13 Boys 2009 Premier Division Champions! The Hawks capped off a successful season with a hard fought victory over East Hampton last Monday, June 20. In a must-win game for first place, the Hawks scored early in the game to take a 1-0 lead and then managed to score a second goal with less than 2 minutes remaining in the first half. In the second half, the Hawks kept East Hampton scoreless with a lock down defense, great goalkeeping, and a

commanding performance by their midfielders, who controlled the ball and the field and created several scoring opportunities for their fast and hard-hitting strikers. Overall, the Hawks wore down East Hampton and kept their defense and goalie under continuous pressure. With accurate passing, intensity, and aggressiveness, the Hawks held on to a 2-0 win and secured their third division championship title. The Hawks ended their season with a 7-1-1 record.

Mobility Impaired Committee to meet On Saturday, July 16, at noon, at the Garden City Pool, adult area, the Mobility Impaired Committee (MIC) will meet. It will review any issues brought to its attention and address any other concerns residents have with mobility issues. Over the last year issues have been addressed quickly and promptly by the Village and the committee thanks all, especially Parks and Recreation, for continuing to improve the Garden City Pool facility for seniors and mobil-

ity impaired neighbors. The Committee also appreciates all the help that neighbors and businesses do every day by reaching out and helping residents navigate doors etc. If you have any ideas or recommendations for the mic, please do not hesitate to contact us at gerry7th@gmail. com or text 302-547-0800. Moreover, please join us at the GC Pool in the adult area mezzanine (food permitted) at noon on Saturday, July 16.

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There is still time to register for a “Summer of Fun” at the Garden City Pool! More than just a standard municipal pool, our facility maintains a club like atmosphere with landscaped grounds, shaded structures and three separate pools, one of which is an interactive play pool for our younger members. Live music, special events, teens and tots story time, parties under the stars, movie nights, senior citizens days, swim lessons and more await members for the 2022 season! The Pool is great place to meet new people or just relax and enjoy. If you have any questions or want a personal tour of the facility, please feel free to stop by between the hours of 10am and 8pm and one of our managers would be happy to show you around the complex. The Garden City Pool’s phone number is 516-465-4074.

Tuesday Movie Night!

Our Summer Movie Series contin-

ues this week, Tuesday, July 5th at 8:30 pm in the Picnic Area. Come enjoy Disney’s, "Luca" as an unlikely but strong friendship grows between a human being and a sea monster disguised as a human. Admission: $2 Members; $4 Guests of Members.

Pool Hours

Please note that the Pool will have regular hours began Tuesday, June 28. On Mondays, the Pool will be open 12–8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, we will be open 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, the Pool will be open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Any questions about the Pool, please call us at 465-4074.

Swim Lesson Update

If you haven’t signed up for your

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children’s swim lessons yet, now is the time. We have many openings for different levels of swimmers. Also, because many members have inquired about additional swim lessons for their children, you may now sign up for additional lessons. Lessons are $25 for 8 sessions. The next session of swim lessons will take place July 12. Please stop by the Pool Office to register your children or call the Pool Office at 465-4074.

Early Bird Swim Club

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

duty.

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Future Events

July 4 – Family Fun Day / Music by “The Hambones” | 1-4 p.m. July 5 – Movie Night – “Luca” | 8:30 p.m. July 12 – Second Session of Swim Lessons Begins July 12 – Movie Night – “Sing 2” | 8:30 p.m. July 16 – Party Under the Stars / Music by Audio Replay Band presented by Maureen Lagarde, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Compass

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New to Market

118 Fifth Street, Garden City, NY 11530 Set on a deep, 250 sq. ft. property in the desirable Central section, this charming, attached, Colonial home provides 3 floors of living space. The sun-lit front porch with oversized windows is the perfect place to relax and leads to a spacious first floor. The foyer opens to a beautiful living room with wood burning fireplace, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen with butler’s pantry and powder room. The second floor includes a generous sized primary bedroom with fireplace, 3 additional bedrooms, and a hall bath. The entire third floor encompasses a large bedroom and another full bath. Outside, the long gravel driveway winds up to a 1-car detached garage, and an expansive, meticulously landscaped backyard. A unique home with endless possibilities. MLS# 3411714. $1,150,000.

Lisa Heaney

Fortune Heaney

Real Estate Salesperson Gold Circle of Excellence Garden City Office 516.248.6655 ext.2218, c.516.376.3470 lisaheaney@danielgale.com

Associate Real Estate Broker Gold Circle of Excellence Garden City Office 516.248.6655 ext.2217, c.516.521.9772 fortuneheaney@danielgale.com danielgale.com Each office is independently owned and operated. We are pledged to provide equal opportunity for housing to any prospective customer or client, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.

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Wyndham Resale Office

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Patricia Costello Patricia Dickson Alfred Kohart Linda Mulrooney

Wyndham East, M23 Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. MLS# 3352058. $695,000.

Wyndham West, #709 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3365911. $899,000.

Wyndham West, #305 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3385390. $849,000.

Wyndham West, M18 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3316468. $949,000.

Rockville Centre, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. MLS# 3403232. $439,000.

Stewart Manor, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3402417. $550,000.

Syosset, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. MLS# 3404196. $679,000.

Floral Park, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. MLS# 3407970. $750,000.

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Out of Town Listings Wyndham East, #316 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3393639. $999,000.

Wyndham East, #901 Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath. MLS# 3376904. $1,299,000.

Floral Park, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3410774. $595,000.

Oceanside, NY 3-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3402967. $598,000.

New Hyde Park, NY 2-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3392144. $630,000.

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Rockville Centre, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. MLS# 3393663. $798,000.

New Hyde Park, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. MLS# 3395138. $799,000.

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Bayside, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3396176. $1,168,000.

Glen Head, NY 5-bedroom, 3-bath. MLS# 3394541. $1,499,000.

Rockville Centre, NY 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath. MLS# 3411302. $1,998,000.

Mineola, NY 1-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3409630. $279,999.

Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3331740. $369,000.

Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3389210. $459,000.

Condos, Co-Ops & Rentals Remsenburg, NY 5-bedroom, 4.55-bath. MLS# 3411348. $3,850,000.

Garden City and Wyndham Resale Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY | 516.248.6655 | danielgale.com

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Friday, July 1, 2022 The Garden City News

Happy 4th of July! Have a safe and healthy holiday, Celebrate the power of pride and courage that we all share.

Friday, July 1, 2022 The Garden City News

Garden City and Wyndham Resale Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY | 516.248.6655 | danielgale.com PENDING

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 3-bath. MLS# 3408492. $799,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3398185. $849,000.

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Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. MLS# 3406726. $969,000.

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3411714. $1,150,000.

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Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3379401. $1,325,000.

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Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. MLS# 3379760. $1,425,000.

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 4-bath. MLS# 3397353. $1,695,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.55-bath. MLS# 3393086. $1,599,000.

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. MLS# 3392496. $2,100,000.

Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath. MLS# 3400519. $1,975,000.

Wyndham West, #411 Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. MLS# 3391186. $739,000.

Wyndham East, M24 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3336732. $799,000.

Wyndham West, M22 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3367613. $899,000.

Wyndham East, #709 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3388058. $939,000.

Wyndham East, M26 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3334082. $1,150,000.

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