The Garden City News (7/12/24) by Litmor Publishing

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Planning continues on Meadow Street storm drainage project

BY RIKKI MASSAND

The Garden City Board of Trustees received updates on the process and evaluation of an engineering project to improve stormwater management and drainage on Meadow Street. On June 20, Village Trustee Judy Courtney asked Administrator

Ralph Suozzi about the project’s progress.

According to Suozzi, the village’s engineering considerations and site-specific design for the stormwater mitigation project are ongoing.

At a meeting on February 8th, after a public hearing, the

Board approved the use of eminent domain to acquire two 25-foot lots on Meadow Street for the drainage project. The resolution noted that the village would install a drainage system to alleviate flooding on Meadow Street between College

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Village takes bids for Toll Lodge work

BY RIKKI MASSAND

Following the Board of Trustees’ action in the spring, bids have been received for the renovation and restoration of the historic Long Island Motor Parkway (Vanderbilt Motor Parkway) Toll Lodge. The review of the bids will continue into July, with the potential for awarding the bid at the Board of Trustees’ July 25 meeting, according to Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi. He and Garden City Superintendent John Borroni noted that the bid prices range significantly, from approximately $78,000 to over $290,000.

The Toll Lodge, which is located at the eastern end of Seventh Street, served as the headquarters of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce for decades, until a dispute with the Village over rent payments arose after the end of the pandemic.

Trustee Vinny Muldoon, a respected restoration and construction specialist, has closely monitored the plans for the Toll Lodge.

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Board ponders change to pay rates

BY RIKKI MASSAND

The Garden City Board of Trustees approved a new hourly wage schedule for part-time and seasonal employees to comply with New York State’s minimum wage rates. Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi also proposed a policy to formalize the rate schedule, but it was tabled until the July 25 meeting. The revised wage schedule, retroactive to June 1, 2024, was approved unanimously.

Administrator Suozzi highlighted the need for fairness and accuracy in the wage schedule, noting that some employees were being paid incorrectly relative to their experience levels.

“Just before June 1 we passed the part-time employee schedule and there were five titles in it that were compensated below the state minimum wage. It was picked up by our auditor and village finance department so we’ve adjusted this. We also have found

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The 11U Garden City Little League team captured the District 29 Championship with a 9-4 win over Franklin Square on July 3. See page 54

There’s a land grab going on in Nassau County in the form of a 42 year lease that may be granted to Las Vegas Sands to build a casino and associated hotels and restaurants. If this goes through, the central Nassau County area will be forever changed.

For those who drive in bumper to bumper traffic on some of the surrounding roads: it’s not going to get better - it will get a lot worse. The estimate is that a casino will get more than 23,000 daily visitors, virtually all of whom will arrive by car.

For those who like to drink clean water: when fully developed, the development would use 875,000 gallons of water per day, all pumped from the fragile aquifer that supplies all of Long Island’s drinking water. We’re already

having to pay millions of dollars to clean contaminants from our water. Overpumping will only make things worse.

For those who want to be safe in their communities: gambling addiction can strike anyone, but for lower income people it can be especially destructive. For those folks, gambling isn’t an entertainment, they think it’s a quick way out of poverty. Those who can least afford to lose to casinos often end up deeper in poverty, causing even more social woes.

Next Thursday, July 18th, at 10 a.m., the Nassau County Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing on the casino project.

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To the Editor:

We urge all residents of Nassau County to attend the next meeting of the Nassau County Planning Commission on July 18th at 10:00 a.m., 1550 Franklin Ave. Please come and give your support to the Casino opposition.

Nassau County is currently considering what County attorneys and LV Sands attorneys describe as an “operating lease” between the County and Las Vegas Sands. It has nothing to do with building a casino, they say; the lease is simply to continue operating the Nassau Coliseum. In reality, it’s a way to grab control of a precious piece of Nassau County. The lease gives LV Sands “Site Control” of the 72 acre parcel where the Coliseum sits. The term of the lease is 42 years and LV Sands has the right to cease operations and close the Coliseum after only 2 years. What kind of operating lease is that?!

Say No to the Casino has a number of objections to this new repackaging of the same old lease for LV Sands. This “operating lease” is clearly a thinly veiled attempt to gain control of 72 acres of taxpayer owned land in the middle of Nassau County. It’s obvious that the real goal of this lease is to tie up the property and close off any alternative development ideas. Nassau County should have chosen another, less controversial operator to keep the lights on and run events at the Coliseum. However, when asked if the County had considered ANY other operator, County attorneys answered: “No.”

It is also plain to see that the LV Sands Corporation is not interested in operating the Coliseum. It’s not their typical business model to operate small, suburban and somewhat beleaguered arenas. LV Sands Corp builds and operates gambling casinos and associated hotels and restaurants. So, when they look for 42 years of “site control” and they want the option to close the Coliseum after only 2 years, it’s clear that the goal of LV Sands is to gain “Site

Control” and develop a casino at this property. If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck: It’s a duck!

In 2023, a New York State Supreme Court judge found the Nassau County Legislature and the Nassau County Planning Commission in violation of Open Meetings Law, and in violation of New York State Environmental (SEQR) Law in their use of “Segmentation”. Segmentation is the attempt to chop up a large project into small pieces and approve those small pieces without environmental review. Nassau County’s 2023 lease transfer to LV Sands Corporation was deemed by the judge to be null, and LV Sands and the County were expected to restart the process: meaning that the County would redo the lease transfer to LV Sands, but this time with open meetings that were properly noticed to the public, and with the appropriate environmental hearings and reviews. It is shocking that the Planning Commission and Nassau County would violate a court order by once again trying to short circuit SEQR law and attempt Segmentation.

Our County government is very obviously playing ball with LV Sands. The County did not search for, nor consider another operator for the Coliseum. Even more disturbing, they are not considering any other long-term development project for this prime 72 acre property, except a casino and hotel complex. Why is our County government so eager to foist this casino upon us? We residents don’t want it, and a casino is clearly not in the best interests of our communities, our small businesses, or our environment.

The next Nassau County Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 18th at 10:00 a.m., at 1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola. At that meeting, the Planning Commission will vote on how to advise the County Legislature. This is a very important meeting and we hope to see you there!

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Rec Dept. audit, new playground surfaces approved

BY RIKKI MASSAND

At its June 20 meeting, the Village Board of Trustees approved a contract, not to exceed $20,000, to engage Cerini & Associates of Bohemia for internal audit consulting services related to the Recreation and Parks Department’s financial transactions.

Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi stated that this internal audit is part of the municipality’s ongoing effort to review its processes and transactions. “Previous audits have included accounts payable, HR and payroll, and now we’re doing Recreation and Parks,” he noted.

Superintendent of Recreation and Parks Paul Blake reported a positive increase in memberships for the 2024 season at the Garden City Pool. Memberships across all seven categories have risen from last summer, leading to increased revenues for the pool enterprise fund.

“Some of the increases are fairly substantial. For family memberships in particular, we are up by 71 memberships from summer 2023. We are humming along quite nicely on the memberships’ front, Superintendent Blake said.

Family memberships for the summer cost $540 for a family of four, and $377 for a family of two.

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The Village Board also approved the engagement of Site Specialists Limited of Westbury to replace the safety surfacing in the playground area of Tullamore Park at an estimated cost of $229,336.80.

Additionally, the trustees approved a proclamation designating July 2024 as National Park and Recreation Month, as recognized by the U.S. House of Representatives. The Village will also commemorate Friday, July 19, as Recreation Professionals Day, as designated by the National Recreation and Park Society. These resolutions were presented by Blake and approved as part of the Board’s consent agenda.

Building Department Updates

At the same meeting, Superintendent of Building Giuseppe Giovanniello reported on the department’s performance and revenues for May 2024.

“For the month of May we issued 148 building permits and performed 132 building inspections, and we’ve collected $270,000 in revenues. We addressed 10 complaints and we had a very busy month,” he noted.

Deputy Mayor Bruce Chester inquired about the progress on the development of the Garden City Fire Department’s Station No. 2 at the corner of Edgemere Road and Stewart Avenue. Giovanniello mentioned that design

firm Lizardos Engineering Associates P.C. has received input from the GCFD chiefs and is moving forward with the project.

“We hope to see final plans by the end of the month for our review,” Supt. Giovanniello said.

Trustee Judy Courtney asked about the total project cost, but the discussion did not delve into details.

Police department stats

Following Giovanniello’s report, Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson presented the department’s performance totals for May 2024.

“We had 2,155 service incidents, 64 case investigations, 19 arrests, 14 vehicle impounds, 153 medical service calls and 71 auto accidents. In May the GCPD issued 1,093 traffic tickets and 1,950 parking tickets, and we issued 33 appearance tickets,” Jackson noted.

The Board approved funds for Commissioner Jackson and Inspector Gerard Kniesel to attend the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police training and annual conference in Buffalo from July 14 to 17, at an estimated cost of $2,500. The conference will cover various topics to enhance leadership skills and address community concerns.

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The Board also approved an appropriation of $45,630.27 from forfeiture funds for unbudgeted police expenditures for the current fiscal year. These funds, held in reserve from the 2023-2024 fiscal year, are restricted under New York State Civil Practice Law.

Commissioner Jackson commented, “When the police department makes a significant arrest, there usually are proceeds involved and those are divided up as first the victims are compensated for their loss/losses. Then it is divided up among the agencies involved. That is how we receive the funds which are allocated to the village through NYS Civil Practice Law.”

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Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin (left) and his family — wife, Nancy, and children, Don, Jr., Maggie, and Katie — thanked James Casella of Valley Stream, a bus driver with Garden City Public Schools, for driving his kids to school every day for the past 11 years.Wishing a happy retirement to bus driver James Casella! For the past 11 years, James has safely transported each of the Clavin children to and from school. Always a positive, smiling face in the morning — enjoy a well-earned retirement!

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GC girl battles challenges of rare inherited disorder

BY GARY SIMEONE

Tallulah (Lulu) Maher, an elementary school student at Stewart School, was just twenty-two months old when she was diagnosed with a rare connective tissue disorder. She had what was called a spontaneous mutation that occurred without any genetic trace and was diagnosed with Marfan Syndrome.

Sara Maher, Lulu’s mother, said the doctors noticed typical signs of the disease, such as her long skinny fingers and off the charts height when she was a toddler. A team of doctors made the diagnosis at the Cohen Children’s Medical Center after ruling out other conditions.

“She had eight of ten markers associated with Marfan Syndrome and both a cardiologist and geneticist diagnosed her when she was very young,” said Maher. “The biggest challenges she faces with this disease into the future are possible bone growth malformations, ocular issues and heart-related conditions.”

Lulu, who is currently the tallest girl in her school at five-feet tall, said she does not let her limitations define who she is.

“I enjoy doing a lot of different things and I’m able to do a lot of things,” said Lulu. “I enjoy dancing and acting and I’m a member of my schools kick line team. I’m always in the center because I’m the tallest girl and I make everyone’s spirits go up when I dance.”

Lulu has also taken acting classes at

both the Music Academy Foundation in Garden City and the Time to Shine program at the Atlantic Beach Club.

Her mother said that she inspires other people with how she handles her physical limitations and overcomes challenges in her path.

“She does not see her condition as a burden at all. In fact she prides herself as having Marfan Syndrome as part of her identity,” said Maher.

The Maher family, which includes Sara and her husband, Bryan, and three daughters including Lulu, have been very active in educating others on the condition and have linked themselves with the Marfan Foundation, an organization based out of Port Washington.

“It was hard not being negative at first when we found out about her diagnosis, but through this organization we’ve come to find out it’s not the end of the world because we’re not alone in this journey.”

She said that Marfan Syndrome affects one in five-thousand people across the world and through these types of foundations, people can educate themselves about the disease.

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To find out more information on Marfan Syndrome you can visit the organization’s website at marfan.org.

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Grand opening celebration

Hempstead Town Councilman Tom Muscarella and Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll greeted owner Michael Pantano and the staff of Pantano’s Doz. Bagels during the grand opening of the Garden City business, located on Franklin Avenue, on June 6. Also attending were Nassau County Legislator John Giuffre, former Nassau County Legislator Francis Becker, and New York State Assemblyman Ed Ra.

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LI volunteer center teams up to collect school supplies

Diana O'Neill dropping off back to school supplies to benefit The INN for the ACCES-VR summer program initiative.

DAY 2

Knife Skills, Sauté, Baking, Sauces

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Garden City-based Long Island Volunteer Center will be conducting a back-to-school service project in partnership with New York State Department of Education’s Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR), also located in Garden City, on July 16 to benefit The INN. In-kind donations are needed to support the program and can be accomplished through an Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/registries/ gl/guest-view/1UWDEO6RVE9XE.

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summer youth employment program that enhances job skills development. LIVC board member Meg Callinan is responsible for the kit building event and project reflection. Speakers bureau volunteer Jeanne Petti will give an orientation to The INN's mission, impact and reach for summer program participants to understand and relate to the importance of giving back. All donations will be delivered by Ms. Petti to The INN’s Hempstead distribution center to advance the educational needs of children from families unable to absorb the expense of back to school supplies. Special thanks to Mineola-Garden City Rotary member Tina O’Keeffe, who donated kit-building supplies through her business contacts from Stow & Behold.

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In my opinion (and I’m not wrong!) Stewart School is the finest school building architecturally in the Garden City School District. Built in 1937, during the Depression, it was finished on time and on budget. It was built in a “Collegiate Tudor” style unlike any other school building in our village.

I took this photo in January 1998 as the school had just celebrated its 60th anniversary in 1997. I was doing a photo spread in the G.C. News. This photo shows the main staircase from the second floor looking at those large leaded glass windows. On the second floor is the library with a fireplace as I recall. The first floor features beautiful tiled floors and carved woodwork. The outside of the building has very distinctive carved stonework around the doorways and along the roof line there are various stone carvings spread around the building.

In 1951, the west wing of the building was added which included a beautiful auditorium. Additional classrooms were added in a late 1990s addition.

In a few years, in 2027, Stewart School will turn 90 years old and I am sure they will celebrate their beautiful school. I have very fond memories of my time at Stewart School - many moons ago!

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RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN GARDEN CITY

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Date: 07/09/2024

Sold price: $2,200,000

5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths

Architectural Style: Tudor

Property size: .46 acres

Annual taxes: $33,209

MLS number: 3547140

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

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

.Perfectly situated mid-block on a quiet tree lined street in the Estates Section of Garden City, this beautiful colonial has a gorgeous wrap around porch that is ideal for viewing afternoon sunsets. The home features an impressive entrance foyer, a spacious living room, an elegant formal dining room, and a gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite countertops, an island, and stainless-steel appliances that is completely open to a breakfast eating area and the sun-drenched family room. The second floor boasts a spacious primary bedroom suite with a gorgeous bathroom and a generous amount of closet space. There are three additional bedrooms that are serviced by a beautiful full hall bathroom and a laundry room. The basement offers a spacious recreation room and an abundant amount of storage space. There are 4 zones of heating, central air conditioning, central vacuum, in-ground sprinklers, and a newly built 2-car garage. The 80 x 100 lot with mature plantings provides a nicely sized private backyard that is perfect for entertaining. The home is proximate to shopping, restaurants, parks, and the Long Island railroad station. The location, design, overall condition, and low taxes make this a truly exceptional value and the perfect place to call home.

138 Wickham Road

Date: 7/3/2024

Sold price: $1,620,000

3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half baths

Architectural style: Colonial Property size: .18

Annual taxes: $23,560

MLS number: 3544747

The Seller’s Team: Michael Furino, Douglas Elliman Real Estate

The Buyer’s Team: Denice Giacometti, Compass Greater NY

Step into the comfort and charm of this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom brick colonial nestled in the heart of Garden City. Completely transformed in 2014, this home strikes the perfect balance between modern flair and classic allure. Hardwood floors throughout exude warmth, while delicate plaster moldings and wainscoting add an extra layer of character, hinting at the home’s rich history while seamlessly blending with contemporary design elements. Prepare to indulge in a spalike experience within the luxurious bathrooms, adorned with sleek Carrara marble finishes that elevate every moment of relaxation. Primary suite includes three closets & additional built in storage along with an en-suite with a large standup shower. With its prime location near train stations and schools, convenience is at your doorstep. Experience the best of both worlds - timeless charm and contemporary comfort - in this Garden City retreat.

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The Cousins play Repeal tonight

The Something From Nothing tour continues tonight at Repeal Bar & Grill, 55 New Hyde Park Rd, Garden City. Drop by a for a pre-show dinner and check out their new menu. Enjoy a nice Surfside on the back patio. No Reservations needed for parties under 6. The fun starts at 8:00 p.m. with three sets of Melted Ed originals, deep cut

classics and sweet Cousin Dan harmonies. Admission is free.

After playing the Seventh Street Promenade to thousands and filling up J Paul’s Terrace Cafe in Oceanside, the lads christen Repeal for the first of two scheduled summer concerts.

GC Middle School developing citizen science research project

Exciting developments are underway for the 2024–25 school year as the seventh grade science team at Garden City Middle School embarks on an innovative yearlong citizen science project and research symposium. This initiative aims to immerse students in real-world scientific exploration and foster a deep understanding of renewable energy.

The seventh grade science teachers, Amanda DeRiso, Kaitlin Biagiotti and Jo O’Donnell, under the guidance of Coordinator of Science and Engineering K–12 Joanna Rogosich, are building on the success of past programs such as the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program. Their new project focuses on the burgeoning wind turbine industry on Long Island and its impact on the energy sector. This comprehensive project will integrate various scientific disciplines, including energy, chemistry, biology and earth science.

Students will:

• Investigate the history of windbased energy on Long Island.

• Explore the business aspects and stakeholders involved in the industry.

• Understand the scientific principles behind the renewable energy transition.

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By gathering data and conducting research projects, students will assess environmental and community impacts, predict long-term outcomes, and learn to use scientific evidence and reasoning to

consider multiple perspectives. The goal is to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to engage with societal issues and shape their own futures.

To enhance the learning experience, the science team has forged a partnership with The Children’s Environmental Literacy Foundation based in Valhalla, New York. CELF, dedicated to integrating sustainability into K–12 education, has connected the school with Vineyard Offshore, a company bidding on a Long Island contract through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.

While Vineyard Offshore’s Long Island operations are still in the early stages, their wind project in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is more advanced. CELF’s field visit to New Bedford has provided invaluable insights for designing authentic student experiences. With CELF’s funding and support, Garden City Middle School plans to organize field trips, guest speaker visits, and a culminating research symposium.

“The seventh grade science team is eager to continue the tradition of teaching through unique, real-world experiences while evolving to meet new educational standards,” Biagiotti said. “This citizen science project represents a significant step towards redefining what it means to be a student scientist and preparing students to become architects of their own futures.”

Be sure to check the back part of The Garden City News each week for the latest in GC sports.

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8 Fair Court, Garden City

$1,225,000 | 3 BD | 2.5 BA | 1,818 SF

Open House | Sunday, July 14 | 11–1PM

Welcome to this sunny, inviting split-level home located in the Northeastern Section of Garden City. Situated on a quiet street, this midblock residence boasts all the features needed for immediate move-in. The main level features gleaming hardwood floors and new carpet runners on the stairs. A spacious open-concept kitchen with a coffee bar, wall oven, whole home water filter system and stainless steel appliances flows seamlessly into the dining area and living area, adorned with large, sunny windows. Upstairs, you’ll find three bedrooms including a primary suite with an en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet, an additional hall bath, and wide staircases. The lower level offers a cozy den with a mudroom, half bath, slider door access to the rear yard, and a two-car integral garage. The basement serves as a versatile play space with utilities, new boiler, and laundry. Outside, enjoy a beautifully manicured yard featuring a paver stone patio, mature hedges with fenced in yard, and updated in ground sprinklers, and ample play space. Conveniently located near schools, parks, highways, shopping, the village, LIRR, and more.

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Beverly R. James installed as governor of Rotary District 7255

Beverly R. James, governor of Rotary District #7255.

Beverly James has a long history of being a pathfinder, a trendsetter or a “first.” Beverly has always put others before herself and this may have led to a future as a professional nurse. Beverly received her BSN at Adelphi University, became certified as an RN specializing in psychiatry and then became a nurse practitioner. She soon recognized these were foundational steps to her becoming a community health nurse and she co-founded her own home healthcare agency where her philosophy and approach to healthcare could more easily be implemented.

found the time to become a member of the Board of Pulse, Center for Patient Education, Safety and Advocacy. While there she and another board member launched a program, “Ask for Your Life” which centered on promoting patient advocacy particularly for the Black and Brown communities who were suffering adverse health outcomes because of systemic inequalities and racial biases.

Beverly was introduced to Rotary, which is an international philanthropic organization, by her parish priest. Rotary’s motto is “Service Above Self” and she soon joined the HempsteadUniondale Rotary Club. She has served in all of the club’s officer’s roles, then became an assistant governor for 3 years (2019–22) encouraging clubs assigned to her to increase Rotary’s impact in their communities, she became the chair for the Rotary Peace Fellow Scholarship 2019–2022, served as chair for the District Conference 2022–2023 and was elected to become district governor of District 7255 for 2024–25, the first Black person to hold the title for the district which merged in 2012! Her district covers Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau & Suffolk Counties with 62 Rotary clubs and 1500 members.

While home prices have risen in the ﬁrst half of 2024, forecasts for second half of the year call for prices to climb more moderately, mortgage rates to come down slightly and home sales to hold steady. For sellers, developing an accurate pricing strategy will be a crucial listing tool as the market normalizes. We have the experience & expertise to work with you to develop a pricing strategy that maximizes your return while ensuring a timely sale. Connect with us today!

A strong advocate for quality education for all led her to becoming active in PTA & eventually being elected, as the first Black female to the Uniondale Board of Education. She served for 12 years, including 2 terms as president. Additionally, after retirement from the Board of Education, she was asked to come out of retirement and to chair the NY State-mandated Audit Committee. Always willing to serve and help others, Beverly continued in that role for over 12 years.

While serving as president, CEO & director of her home care agency, she

Beverly is a life-long Episcopalian and active member of The Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City where she frequently serves as lector. She has served in several parishes as chair of the Altar Guild, been a Eucharistic minister, lector, Vestry member and warden, and been a delegate to convention numerous times. She is currently serving as a facilitator for the Sacred Ground Sessions bringing awareness of the past and present difficulties marginalized and oppressed people have or had experienced and how important it is to hear one another’s stories to put a face to it and bring healing.

Beverly is widowed and is the proud parent to Alisha (Donald), Eric (Dawn) and her favorite “A” girls her granddaughters Arianna & Anaiya.

Mobility Impaired Committee

The Mobility impaired Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, at the Garden City Pool (Adult Area). If you have any questions or issues you would want to discuss, please attend or send concerns to gerry7th@gmail.com.

The Mobility Impaired Committee’s goal is to facilitate life in the village for residents with physical challenges. Handicapped parking, ADA bathrooms and wheelchair access are some of the issues the committee works on with the village and business community. Any suggestions, please contact us at gerry7th@gmail.com or text 302-547-0800.

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The Supreme Court and the Election

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

As Democrats attempt to untangle their suddenly complicated nomination contest, the role of the Supreme Court is closely entangled with the upcoming election.

As a quick aside concerning the presidential nomination race, it is important to emphasize that any attempt to remove President Biden as the nominee will likely require his consent. The vast majority of delegates at the Chicago convention are pledged to the President, and the consequences of a delegate dishonoring such a pledge are very unclear, both under state law and party rules.

On Monday, Mr. Biden pushed back against efforts to cast him aside, both in a letter to Congress and a call into MSNBC's Morning Joe program. Mr. Biden points out that he won the primaries overwhelmingly with the support of 14 million voters. Despite Mr. Biden's abysmal debate performance on June 27, he and his supporters have a point that the time to remove him from the nomination was during the primaries, and not now. We will see.

Meanwhile, onto the Supreme Court, which recently concluded an important and historic term, and whose role very much lies in the background of this election.

You start out by noting that three of the cases decided by the Court this term had a strong direct impact on the legal fortunes of Donald H. Trump as he battles challenges on multiple fronts.

In one decision, a unanimous court rejected attempts by states to bar Mr. Trump from the ballot on the theory that he encouraged an insurrection; the Court held that only Congress could do this. In another case, on a 6-3 vote, the court took a narrow view of the obstruction statute on which part of the indictment against Mr. Trump is based, generally limiting its scope (and Mr. Trump’s derivative responsibility) to crimes like document destruction rather than the assault and property crimes committed by protesters on January 6, 2021. At a minimum this decision will likely require prosecutors to redraw their indictment. Finally, also on a 6-3 vote, the court

upheld limited presidential immunity, with core presidential acts completely protected and other official acts given limited protection. At a minimum, this will slow down some prosecutions against Mr. Trump. Of course, even apart from cases directly involving Mr. Trump, this was an important term. For example, in the Loper Bright case, the Court basically gutted much of the administrative state by holding, contrary to the Chevron precedent, that regulatory agencies are not entitled to deference when they attempt to fill in gaps in a statute enacted by Congress. This will please Republicans, who have been complaining about the “deep state” for years.

And, of course, while this was not a major year for key decisions on hot button topics like abortion and gun rights, partly because of the Court’s reliance on the concept of legal standing to prevent these cases from being decided on the merits, there is always a chance of new important decision on these subjects in the near future.

Republicans are generally (although not always) happy with the direction of the Supreme Court, which has a 6-3 majority of Republican appointees. If the GOP regains the White House and the Senate, they likely can add more conservative judges to the lower federal courts as well as fill any vacancy that might arise in the Supreme Court.

For Democrats, however, the Supreme Court is becoming one of their most important issues. Some Democrats have proposed an enhanced code of ethics for justices, but also more substantive steps like adding to the number of justices, or even allowing new states like Washington DC or Puerto Rico to be admitted to the the Union in hopes of increasing the number of Democratic Senators. Some of these measures were proposed in 2020, but they seem to have become more important, especially after the repeal of Roe v. Wade. At least for Democrats, the Court’s rulings are now an issue of the first magnitude.

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Ear pods taken

Ear pods were reported stolen from an Adelphi University cafeteria on July 2nd.

Reckless driving

On July 2nd a Clinton Road motorist was charged with reckless driving, driving with a suspended license, and excessive speed.

Carbon monoxide alarm

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a residence for a CO alarm on July 2nd. They determined it was set in error.

Excessive speed

A Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration and excessive speed on July 2nd.

Multiple charges

On July 2nd a Stewart Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license, having improper license plates, and driving an uninsured auto.

Identity theft

On July 3rd Garden City Police investigated a report of a victim’s identity being stolen and used to open

an unauthorized cash app.

Vehicle damaged

A vehicle was reportedly damaged while parked in an Adelphi University parking lot on July 3rd

Restaurant fire

On July 3rd Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to Ring Road and assisted the Westbury Fire Department with a fire at the Grand Lux Café.

Overweight truck

A Franklin Avenue truck driver was charged with driving an overweight vehicle and driving without a commercial license on July 3rd.

False alarms

The GCFD and GCPD responded to two fire calls that were determined to be false alarms on July 3rd.

Vehicle entered

Unknown person(s) rummaged through a vehicle parked on Kilburn Road on July 3rd. There was no loss

reported.

Suspended registration

On July 3rd a Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration and defective lighting.

Elevator stuck

On July 3rd Garden City Police freed multiple people who were stuck inside a malfunctioning Franklin Avenue elevator.

DWI arrest

On July 4th Garden City Police responded to Cambridge Avenue, where a vehicle had crashed into a PSEG transformer box, a fence, and a tree. Upon investigation, the 20-yearold driver was arrested for DWI. He was transported to a hospital for injuries sustained in the crash.

Vehicle damaged

A window to a vehicle parked on Oxford Boulevard was found damaged on July 4th.

Excessive speed

On July 4th a Washington Avenue motorist was charged with excessive speed, passing a red traffic light, and an unrestrained child in the vehicle.

Gas leak

Garden City Police assisted Firefighters who responded to a residence with a gas leak caused by a dryer issue and rendered the home safe on July 4th.

Suspended license

Don’t panic

On July 5th Garden City Police responded to a medical center for a panic alarm activation and determined it was set in error.

Alarm malfunction

The GCFD and GCPD responded to a residence for a fire alarm and determined the cause to be a system malfunction on July 5th.

Traffic violations

On July 5th two Clinton Road motorists were charged with driving with suspended registrations and unsafe speed, and another was charged with driving with a suspended registration and operating a cell phone while driving.

Dog locked in hot car

On July 6th Garden City Police responded to Parking Field 11 for a report of a dog locked in a vehicle and observed the dog to be in an overheated and distressed condition. The officers immediately unlocked the vehicle, removed the dog, and rendered aid. The 56-year-old owner was located 25 minutes later and was arrested for unlawful confinement of an animal. The dog recovered from the incident.

Excessive speed

Two Clinton Road motorists were charged with driving with suspended licenses and excessive speed, and another was charged with unlicensed operation and excessive speed on July 6th.

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On July 4th a Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and excessive speed.

Burning power lines

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to Filbert Street on July 4th for burning power lines.

Suspended registrations

Three Clinton Road motorists were charged with driving with suspended registrations and miscellaneous traffic offenses on July 4th.

Vehicle entered

A vehicle on Poplar Street was reportedly entered on July 4th. No loss was reported.

Multiple violations

Garden City Police arrested a 34-year-old Clinton Road motorist on July 5th for aggravated unlicensed operation (17 license suspensions), excessive speed, and improper license plates.

Garden City Police assisted Firefighters when they responded to a residence for a CO alarm on July 6th. The alarm was due to an HVAC issue and the emergency responders rendered the home safe.

Suspended registration

A Franklin Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration and unregistered vehicle on July 6th.

System malfunction

The GCFD and GCPD responded to a business on July 6th for a fire alarm and determined the cause to be a system malfunction.

Suspended license

On July 6th a truck driver was charged with driving with a suspended license and driving on Clinton Road during prohibited hours.

Graffiti found

Graffiti was found on the LIRR bridge on Meadow Street and the water pump stations on 2nd Street on

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The recreation surveys are out, and I am pleased to hear many residents are filling them out and sending them back. If you were one of the 2,000 randomly selected households receiving the survey, it is important that you spend a few minutes completing the survey and returning it. If you were not, you are encouraged to provide input through the open online recreation survey. We all know how important recreation and cultural programs are to our village, and a strong response is essential to collecting the data needed to inform the Recreation Master Plan.

breaks, upcoming Village events, street closures and more. Find out more: https:// www.gardencityny. net/list.aspx.

Tree Limb Trimming

While I had spoken of a St. Paul’s survey following shortly after the recreation survey, this has been delayed, and I hope everyone is patient as we try to gather support for a survey that is recommended by the hired professionals and will provide the data needed to identify a St. Paul’s Plan that can be executed.

The consultants have emphasized the importance of including the full array of options at this point in order to gather data that can be relied upon and to provide enough information to be successful in reaching our goal of a St. Paul’s project that has widespread community support and can be executed.

These have been challenging conversations as there is understandable resistance from some to asking questions that they believe were already answered in the October Opinion Poll. I would like to remind residents that the majority of residents only voted to support further efforts to EXPLORE the affordability of preserving part or all of the building. That is exactly what I am working on now. It was not a vote for any particular outcome, but rather a showing of support for the ongoing efforts now underway to identify a project that has enough community support to be executed. I continue to be hopeful that we can stay the course with the process identified and remain committed to a community driven approach using statistically valid data.

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Recreation and Parks crews are busy with resident and Police Department requests for trimming and pruning, and removing damaged and leaning trees around the Village, according to Recreation and Parks Commissioner Paul Blake. Annually, Garden City Police 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 also report locations when observed on daily patrols. This is another example of various Village Departments working together to improve the overall safety of residents and visitors alike. Residents may call 4654075 to request a Village tree trim.

Job Opportunities in the Village

The Village of Garden City is currently accepting candidates for the positions of Assistant Superintendent of Buildings and School Crossing Guard. You can read the full job descriptions on our website by clicking the “Career Opportunities” button. All interested candidates should email resumes to humanresources@gardencityny.net.

Spotted Lanternfly

Although the NYS Department of Agriculture is no longer asking residents of Nassau County to report Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) sightings or to collect samples at this time, residents should remain aware of these pests, and if they see them, they should continue to kill them. The Department has received enough reports and samples to confirm that the Lanternfly is indeed in these areas, including right here in Garden City. These invasive insects are from Asia and primarily feed on a wide variety of plants such as grapevine, hops, maple, walnut, fruit trees and others. This insect could impact New York’s forests as well as the agricultural and tourism industries.

Summertime Gazebo Concerts

In cooperation with Steve Dassa Entertainment, the Garden City Recreation and Parks Department is pleased to announce its remaining schedule of summer concerts:

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Oh, What a Meeting!

Oh, what a meeting it was, indeed, last Tuesday, July 9, when members of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club and guests gathered to witness the installation of new officers … an historic account of The Beach Boys band … the awarding of a student scholarship … and announcement of 2024 Community Service Award honorees.

Diana O’Neill was installed as the new

president for 2024–2025, while outgoing president Meg Norris stayed on as vice president. Meg was presented with a beautiful glass bowl inscribed with the sentiments of Club members, and both officers received presentation bouquets in thanks for their continual hard work and dedication towards Rotary’s mission –“Service Above Self.”

Then, guest speaker, historian John Ellis Kordes, professional photographer,

From left: Rotarian Althea Robinson, Past President Joanne

Kaur, mom of Kirpa Kaur, Mineola High School scholarship winner; Kirpa

Rotary Vice President Meg Norris and newly installed President Diana

once again unleashed his passion for music, with an historic account of The Beach Boys, “America’s Band.” Down the line, Mineola High School graduate Kirpa Kaur was awarded with Rotary’s 2024 college scholarship. (Garden City’s Kevin Byrne had been previously awarded.)

And, that’s not all! New member Randy Colahan, chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Garden City Public Library, was re-introduced as Garden City’s Community Service Award honoree, and Mayor Paul Pereira was

announced as Mineola’s co-honoree. Both gentlemen will be awarded at a special dinner at the Stewart Manor Country Club on December 18.

Mineola-Garden City Rotary’s next meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 23 when guest speaker will be Rich Wykerd, operations manager of the new Tony’s Taco restaurant. Come and hear all about this new addition to Garden City’s “restaurant row.” To reserve, please email editor@gcnews.com. Lunch fee is $40, payable at the door.

Meg Norris and Diana O’Neill both received beautiful presentation bouquets on behalf of appreciative members of Mineola-Garden City Rotary.

Outgoing President Meg Norris administers the oath office of president of MineolaGarden City Rotary to Diana O’Neill.

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IN MEMORIAM

James R. McCartney

January 6, 1932 – June 27, 2024

Beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather James Robert McCartney left this world on Thursday, June 27, 2024, surrounded by his children. “Jim,” Dad, “Gragra” was ninety-two years old. Jim graduated from Garden City schools, he and his beloved wife, Lois, were married at Garden City Community Church and raised their four children in GC as well. Jim had a full career as a psychiatrist, including a private practice in Garden City, before moving to academic medicine at North Shore University Hospital and then Brown University Medical School. In 1980, Jim and Lois moved to Rhode Island where they continued a fulfilling life, Jim heading up the Department of Psychiatry at Miriam Hospital and teaching at Brown.

While his professional accomplishments were many, Jim's greatest love was for his family. He married Lois Ann Fraser in 1952 and had four children, Lee (Tabetha), Patricia O’Connor (Michael), Douglas (Kimberlee) and Elizabeth Kruse (Russell); nine grandchildren, Kyla (Elizabeth) Caroline (Daniel) Owen (Erin), Kaitlyn (Ben), J. William (Kathleen), Kristin, Billy, Blake (Jay), and Anna (Weston); and eight

great-grandchildren: Nora, Maggie, Natalie, June Mary Lois, Linden, Eleanor, Wren and Birdie.

For a full obituary, go to https:// www.johnsonfuneralhomeme.com/ obituary/James-McCartney

IN MEMORIAM

Nancy Fardelmann

“Mom asked me to let you know her work here is done. God called and she couldn't refuse the request. Her reunion has begun with family, friends, and the pets she has missed for so long. She is smiling, laughing, talking as you know, taking endless walks, and sitting on her dock to her heart's content. She is free.”

“Mom sends her love to her dear neighbors, family, and friends who she loved so much. Wishing peace and calm to all, she is content. A special thank you to Karen, Suzzette, Mike, Dan M., Andrew, and Dan O.”

Nancy is the loving mother of Robert, William, and the late John.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, please take the time to reach out to a friend or loved one you have become estranged with, and give them a call or write a letter. This gift of love is priceless and you are worth it.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on August 3, 2024 at the Garden City Community Church, followed immediately by a reception.

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Art League exhibit featured at Barnes Gallery

Barnes Gallery is presenting its Annual Summer Show with the Art League of Nassau County through August 30, during regular business hours.

Many beautiful paintings by Art League members in oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pastels and more will be available for purchase during the summer show.

The Meet the Artists Reception will be held on Saturday July 13, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The artists will be available to talk about their work. It is free with live music by local jazz musician Joe Cupani & Company and hors d’oeuvres by Prime Fine Catering.

“Join the artists and friends for some summer fun. Come shmooze, take in the art, and listen to cool music while sipping wine and noshing with the Art League of Nassau County. What a fun thing to do in the summer!”

Suzanne McVetty, prior President of the ALNC, remarked.

Barnes Gallery is located at 2 Nassau Blvd. Garden City South. For more information, please call the gallery at 516-538-4503 or visit Barnes Gallery on Facebook.

The Art League of Nassau County is a group of painters and sculptors organized in support of activities in the fine arts. Since 1925, they have been painting and sculpting together in a supportive, social and artistic environment. The ALNC welcomes those interested in the arts to join them. It meets at the Clinton G. Martin Recreation Center, located at 1601 Marcus Avenue, at the corner of Marcus Avenue and New Hyde Park Road, near Union Turnpike. Please visit www.artleagueofnc. org for more information about the league.

Herber Ulises, Greg Schnoor, owner and Rogelio Rojas.

GC resident to serve on board of Nassau County Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts of Nassau County has nominated Garden City resident Susan MacDonald to the Girl Scouts of Nassau County Board of Directors through 2026. Susan MacDonald was sworn in during the organization’s 59th Annual Meeting, which was held at the Ruth S. Harley University Center on the Adelphi University campus. Girl Scouts of Nassau County’s Board of Directors comprises lifelong Girl Scouts, community leaders, and nonprofit and corporative executives who provide leadership, innovation and constant support to the Girl Scouts of Nassau County council.

“Girl Scouts of Nassau County is proud to have such prestigious and accomplished members on its Board of Directors who inspire and empower our Girl Scouts,” said Randell Bynum, chief executive officer of

Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “I am confident that this group of leaders will help cultivate the Girl Scout experience and help fulfill our mission to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.”

Girl Scouts of Nassau County’s board of directors provide strategic leadership and work collaboratively to build courage, confidence, and character in Nassau County girls. They will also help raise vital funds to expand access to Girl Scout experiences that socially, academically and emotionally empower girls throughout our community.

Susaan MacDonald is a Daniel Gale Sotheby’s Realty top producer for the last 20 years who comes from a prior 25-year business background, including marketing in engineering, architecture, and financial service

firms. She is also involved in her community. She is an active committee member and volunteer for her church, The Cathedral of the Incarnation — specifically INN initiatives, the Social Justice Ministry and Cathedral Connect – connecting the community to the works and offerings of The Cathedral. She also served as a board member and past president of the Garden City Foundation, a small Village foundation helping families in need and providing an annual scholarship, and is a past president of The MineolaGarden City Rotary.

For more information about Girl Scouts of Nassau County and the many events they hold throughout the year, or to join, volunteer, reconnect, or donate visit www.gsnc.org.

Susan MacDonald

GC Middle School honors students for kindness

Garden City Middle School continues to foster a culture of kindness and compassion by recognizing students who consistently go above and beyond to spread positivity throughout the school community. The Kindness Counts Award, a monthly recognition program, highlights the outstanding efforts of students in making a positive difference in the lives of others.

In May, the following students were nominated by staff members and selected as recipients of the Kindness Counts Award:

• Charles Barkman

• Kyle Conefry

• Joseph Conetta

• Alex Dickey

• Hugh Garry

• Joseph Vultaggio

“ These students exemplify the spirit of generosity and empathy that we strive to cultivate at Garden City Middle School,” said Principal Matthew Samuelson. “Their kind actions have a profound impact on our school community, creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all.”

GC resident graduates from US Merchant Marine Academy

Daniel Anthony Carlino, son of Ken and Elise Carlino, of Garden City recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point. Carlino earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission in the U. S. armed forces. He also earned a Merchant Marine officer license, qualifying him to serve as an officer on any ship in the U.S. flag merchant marine. Carlino is a graduate of Chaminade High School.

The United States Merchant Marine Academy is one of five U.S. federal service academies. It educates and graduates

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licensed Merchant Marine officers to serve the nation during peace and war. In addition to the rigorous academic and physical requirements for admission, applicants must be nominated by their congressman or senator.

All USMMA graduates incur an obligation to serve the United States. The U.S. Flag Merchant Marine –manned exclusively by American mariners – is essential for securing the country’s commerce in peacetime and delivering warfighters, weapons, and military supplies in times of conflict. The majority of “Kings Pointers” serve for eight years as Navy

reservists in the Strategic Sealift Officer Program while working aboard U.S. flag vessels; others will serve on active duty in our nation’s armed forces. Carlino will fulfill his commitment as a Third Mate with Military Sealift Command and as a US Navy Strategic Sealift Officer.

By virtue of their elite training and real-world experience, graduates are ready to go on day one in service of American military strength and economic power. As part of his four year education, Carlino spent one year training as a cadet aboard ocean going vessels.

Graduated from school? Have an outstanding GPA? Made the honor roll or Dean’s List? Scored an internship or study abroad opportunity? We invite you to send details of any of these things and more, along with your name and contact info, to editor@gcnews.com for a chance to be seen in our paper!

Daniel Anthony Carlino

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

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Photos from the Village Archives

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

Gillespie Lumber

The Earl A. Gillespie Lumber Company was already located in 1932 on Twelfth St. east of Franklin Ave., a branch of the larger company located in Woodhaven, Queens. It was replaced by the Bloomindale’s department store in 1972, that building later occupied by Sears and now by NYU Langone. The aerial photo faces southeast, with Eleventh St. at top, Franklin Ave. at bottom right, Fairchild’s across Twelfth St. at bottom, and a later-to-be-completed County Seat Drive at upper left. The freight line from Mineola [originally the 1839 LIRR branch from Mineola to Hempstead] crosses Eleventh St. The curved track in the center of the photo is a remnant of the siding that once crossed Franklin Ave. for trains to supply coal to the Water Works to the west. Gillespie was an important supplier to the development of Garden City in its time. Archives identifier: aer35

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

Trip to See “Bye Bye Birdie”

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

Chess 4 Community

New monthly program, Play and Learn, open to all levels and ages, beginner to more experienced players. Fridays, June 28, July 26 and August 30, from 3–4 p.m. Register by calling the Senior Center front desk (516) 385-8006.

Calendar of EventsJuly 5– July 12

Friday, July 5

9:30: Open Card/Game Time 10:00: Exercise with Felicia

11:00: Resistance Bands with Felicia Noon – 4:00: Senior Women’s Bridge*

Monday, July 8

9:30: Open Card/Game Time

10:00: Exercise with Felicia Noon – 4:00: Retired Men’s Group*

2:00: Knitting, Crochet and Handicrafts

Tuesday, July 9

9:30: Open Card/Game Time

10:00: OTAGO sponsored by: NUMC+

12:00: Craniosacral/PT Workshop/ Luncheon with Dr. Anjali + Wednesday, July 10

9:30: Open Card/Game Time

10:00: Exercise with Felicia

12:30 – 3:00: Lunch Group* (All are welcome, bring your lunch!)

Thursday, July 11

9:30: Open Card/Game Time Noon – 4:00: Retired Men’s Group*

Friday, July 12

9:30: Open Card/Game Time Noon – 4:00: Senior Women’s Bridge Group*

Senior Duplicate Bridge Results

North/South:

1st Place: Pat Fontaine & Ellen Moynahan

2nd Place: Joan Kiernan & Claire Burns

The winners of the Monday, July 8, games: East/West:

1st Place: Joan Cowie & Grace Basile

2nd Place: Peggy Burns & Tommie Dodge

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Meet Guy. He’s a local small business owner, rock bassist, and fan of LEDs. It didn’t hurt that he got $5,900 in rebates to replace his store’s old lighting with energy-efficient fixtures.* He says his store and his guitars look great in the new LED glow. And, with the monthly energy cost savings, he couldn’t be happier.

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Village takes bids for Toll Lodge work

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The Long Island Motor Parkway was the first American highway built exclusively for automobiles and hosted the early 1900s Vanderbilt Cup races. The Toll Lodge architect, John Russell Pope, also designed the National Gallery of Art and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C.

At the Board’s June 20 meeting, Muldoon asked Superintendent Borroni for an update on the project. Borroni explained that the work includes interior cosmetic improvements, exterior painting, new pavers, and some landscaping and irrigation fixtures to be handled by the Department of Recreation and Parks staff.

Trustee Ed Finneran inquired about the project scope, which Borroni said includes work from the roof down to the basement, including painting, molding, carpets, and flooring.

“The project ranges from the roof down to the basement with painting,

molding carpets, and flooring,” Borroni explained.

Village Administrator Suozzi added that the project involves a complete rehabilitation, with contractors handling most of the work while Public Works staff manage the pavers.

Borroni noted that the wide range of bid prices requires thorough review and reference checks, with a decision potentially ready by the next meeting on July 25. Suozzi emphasized the importance of understanding the scope of work to ensure the lowest bid is realistic.

“When you see a cost range from $78,000 to $297,000, and the next lowest from the $78,000 was $123,000. We are looking at groupings and common factors in the costs – while the $78,000 seems kind of low we wouldn’t dismiss it if they are good, and until we have a meeting with that contractor to make sure they understood the scope of work to be done. The project bid for $78,000 is a great number considering that at one point we (the village) were looking

at roof renovations totaling $75,000,” Suozzi commented.

Trustee Muldoon also asked for a timeline for the project’s start and completion. Suozzi indicated that once a bid is awarded, it would take two to three weeks to finalize paperwork and insurance. Borroni added that the lead time for executing the contract and scheduling the work would be up to four weeks, followed by pre-construction meetings.

“If we are ready to put that forward on July 25 and it’s a new vendor to enter in our system, it would probably take two to three weeks to get all the paperwork and insurance done. Eventually there would be a meeting and site review to give them the go-ahead to proceed,” Suozzi added.

The project scope has evolved since the Board’s April 1 reorganization meeting, where initial discussions focused on addressing the failing roof of the Toll Lodge. Original estimates for the roof repair ranged from $75,000 to over $200,000.

During the April 1 meeting, John Wilton of the Garden City Chamber discussed the potential for the Chamber to return to the Toll Lodge, a topic that remains unresolved. Additionally, on May 9, the Board approved a $21,002 transfer from the contingent fund to the ‘Building - Maintenance of Plant’ account, covering new LED lights, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and HVAC system maintenance.

At the June 20 meeting, Trustee Jessica Tai inquired about the removal of items previously kept at the Toll Lodge. Administrator Suozzi confirmed that historical items were being moved to the St. Paul’s cottages for sorting and storage, ensuring that important materials are preserved.

Suozzi reiterated that no work would begin until all items are moved out of the Toll Lodge and the project bid is awarded and approved. The plan is to move items room-by-room to the St. Paul’s cottages, with careful labeling and organization.

Planning continues on Meadow St. storm drainage project

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Place and Tremont Street.

Village Administrator Suozzi mentioned that initial engineering design proposals included four options. The best option was rejected because the Village of Hempstead, bordering Meadow Street, wouldn’t permit construction. The second option involved condemning the two Meadow Street parcels.

“About a month ago I asked for a meeting with the engineer because there was an option we had not discussed before, and I wanted that fully vetted. During the meeting we came up with a variation of that, and now we’re having plans engineered on-paper to see whether it would be a better option for the village — this has potential for alleviating flooding of other portions on Meadow Street including at Brook Street and Grove Street. This project could allow us to expand to capture flooding waters in the same neighborhoods without duplicating the expense,” he told the trustees.

The village is awaiting further information from engineers and the Department of Public Works (DPW).

Trustee Bruce Tornio clarified that no private properties owned by current village residents were taken by eminent domain. The two lots in question had been in use by local residents for passive walking, exercising and other quiet neighborhood activities.

At the June 20 meeting, Trustee Courtney asked about the project’s status. Superintendent of Public Works John Borroni reported that the condemnation proceedings are progressing, and Suozzi shared updates on the engineers’ considerations.

Suozzi informed the Board of a twoto-three-week delay for the project’s start, emphasizing the importance of addressing immediate flooding and drainage issues comprehensively. He highlighted the evaluation of more efficient, expandable engineering solutions.

“We are only going to do this once and I want to make sure that we set ourselves up for not only solving the immediate flooding and drainage problem but for any other problems that could exist in the area. There are options that are in the evaluation that are much more expensive because they’d involve building many drainage structures throughout the entire neighborhood – it would take many years and a lot of money to do it. We are approaching this with ideas for efficiency with an engineering solution to capture the rain water, dollar-wise and also the ability to expand,” Suozzi explained.

Superintendent Borroni clarified that the new project concept would supplement, not replace, the work on the condemned parcels.

Trustee Courtney expressed concern about the mixed messaging to residents,

advising Suozzi and Borroni to update area residents on the project’s status.

“This feels a little backwards as we’ve already approved the condemnation of the properties. If I were the residents, who are newer residents in the community, and I had received that disturbing news about Meadow Street months ago and now the village is saying maybe we won’t need to do that, it does feel a little mixed up. I know the residents feel that it’s a bit of a black hole for them and more than a minute ago we had said we’re taking this one approach. Now we are trying a new approach after we told them we are taking the land,” she said.

Suozzi reiterated the goal of solving the flooding problem with minimal disturbance and maintaining the property’s current use where possible. He acknowledged the lengthy condemnation process and the need for a gravity-fed stormwater solution.

“During that time one of the things we’ve always talked about was that a stormwater solution was to be gravi-

ty-fed with no mechanical equipment to move water; it would need to be a gravity-fed system. But what we’re contemplating now moves away from mechanical movement of stormwater, but reintroduces the gravity-feed through a different design. Engineering solutions are varied, and I felt we had to look at this. It was worth having the conversation and evaluation rather than dismissing the option outright and continuing. We will either take the approach or follow the first path, but we decided on doing them parallel the best that we can. And if we do acquire the property as we plan to, the project will be completed with sensitivity,” he said.

Trustee Vinny Muldoon had a positive outlook and the last word on the Meadow Street Drainage project discussion at the Board’s last meeting.

“I do think it’s a good idea to examine every option, and now that we are in this we should make sure to do it once and do it right – don’t waste any money,” he advised.

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We have done very well in the past with this, as we’ve been able to advance the police department’s responsibilities and responsiveness to our community with use of these funds,” he said.

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To the Editor:

At the June 20th meeting of the Board of Trustees, the CAP/POA majority voted against committing to having the voice of the people decide the future of St. Paul’s. After campaigning strongly on “listening to everyone” and “respecting every voice,” they rejected a benignly-worded resolution to commit to a “community driven approach” to the project.

Trustee Torino tried to kill it on a technicality. Trustee Muldoon spoke from the “process-is-taking-too-long” viewpoint, saying that residents tell him to “give us options” and “do something” while Trustee Tai spoke from the “process-is-being-rushed” point of view, calling the October survey “rushed and flawed” and predicting that data from the upcoming survey would be imperfect. Conversely, Trustee Courtney praised the process under way as “exactly what we need” and “being done very well, very methodically… and will help us move forward correctly.” Yet she too voted against committing to the process!

The process is intended not just to “give us options” but to provide options that will have a chance of gaining widespread support, which will be essential, as our Mayor has said repeatedly, to ensure that the inevitable referendum will be successful. If the CAP/POA Trustees won’t commit to a solution that’s community-driven, who exactly do they want to do the driving?

George Krug

Alternate ideas for St. Paul’s

To the Editor:

It appears some parents in our district who signed up for Universal Pre-K have been recently notified by the Administration their children will now have to travel to Shelter Rock everyday for school. This is because our district does not have the facilities or space to accommodate Universal Pre-K as mandated by the State of NY.

The St Paul’s Alliance plan for adaptive reuse of the St. Paul’s building addresses this issue.

Suggestions include relocating the senior center to the first floor of a wing at St Paul’s which would be larger, safer and provide more programming than the current senior center.

The current senior center could then be leased to the school district and used

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for Universal PreK, with state UPK grant money available to fund any modifications needed.

This is just one of many proposals in the SPA plan which would not only refurbish St Paul’s and put it to community use but also prevent the school district (funded by the same village taxpayers) from having to build two new schools or major additions onto current schools to accommodate the ever growing younger demographic and Universal PreK mandates from the State.

Unfortunately none of the this is considered in the façadism plan favored by our Mayor and FABGC leadership, nor is it in the scope of the consultants the Mayor is paying with hundreds of thousands of taxpayers dollars.

The district and the village need to work together on long term capital projects to make the best use of space and taxpayers dollars while planning to provide the services and programming needed in Garden City.

Ryan Mulrooney

Has St. Paul’s decision been made?

To the Editor:

I believe the Village Board has stepped away from considering the concept of “facadism” –the idea of keeping only front of the St.Paul’s building and adding a modern facility behind it. Is this true?

The Village Board has already said they were not going to consider demolition of the St. Paul’s building.

That seems to leave full or partial restoration of the St. Paul’s building!

But the Village Board has spent much of this year asking village residents about their participation or interest in sports and cultural activities and what improvements or additions might enhance these village activities in the future. That seems to be the right next step.

For those of us who have lived in the Village for many years, this search for needs first, has been the direction taken by all the Village Boards since 1993 when we purchased the St. Paul’s complex. Many have complained about the fact that no decision was made on the St Paul’s building. Not true! All of the Village Boards have made a conscious decision that, before we tried to tackle the St. Paul’s building, the residents tax dollars would be better spent on other needs on the St. Paul’s Complex such as: complete renovation the fields including irrigation, renovation the fieldhouse, demolition of the Ellis Hall and the Hearts steel structure, construction of a playground and bathroom complex, additional parking, consideration of private uses of the St Paul’s building to passing the cost of restoration away from Village tax payers, hiring of technical advisers to determine accurate costs for a number of restoration alternatives.

We still live with the one ugly fact about the St. Paul’s building:-no expert, no committee, not even the Save St. Paul’s groups have been able to justify the use of the building’s east wing or upper level floor space. There could be some limited use but we must continue to remember that the building sits on Garden City’s most important sports complex.

Should we spend the money to demolish now OR is there another opportunity for this Village Board to spent resident dollars to enhance the St Paul’s complex ? I propose that this alternative exists. Let the Board review the real sports and cultural needs that our residents have identified and expand the current fieldhouse (a 20,000 sq ft facility) to a 100,000 sq ft facility that many communities and universities have found to provide the current day needs of both young and old residents. Why this type of facility? It is the most cost effect building alternative and it provides flexible space and easy management. Most recent builds of a 100,000 sq ft building cost between $20-$30 Million.

The decision on the St Paul’s building could wait. The expanded fieldhouse might even provide a reason for part of the building to exist.

Jon Schiweger

Campaign promises important

To the Editor:

In 2022, Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan ran on the FABGC Platform, which included a promise to support both the already existing St. Paul’s Mayor’s Committee and the result of a referendum on St. Paul’s to be decided by the residents in October 2023. The St. Paul’s referendum was to be the final decision after 30 years of inaction and wasted tax dollars, with the options being to develop or demolish. The FABGC platform promised to abide by the outcome of the opinion poll.

In contrast to her statements mentioned above, not only did Mayor Flanagan disband the already existing St. Paul’s Mayor’s Committee and eventually created one of her own, but she did not follow through on her pledge that she would accept the outcome of the referendum.

In October 2023, an opinion poll was conducted with a historically large turnout of 4,716 voters. Of those who voted, 2,831 chose preservation, accounting for over 60% of voters. On the other hand, 1,885 voted for demolition, making up less than 40% of voters. Despite the majority of voters choosing preservation, Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan has not upheld her statement that the referendum would be the final decision.

This has led to disappointment and frustration among residents who feel that their voices have not been heard, tax dollars have been wasted, and that promises have been broken. It is

important for elected officials to uphold their campaign promises and prioritize the wishes of the community they serve. In this case, it seems that Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan has not followed through on her commitment to support the referendum as the final decision, raising questions about transparency and accountability in local government. Residents are left wondering if their input truly matters and if their elected officials can be trusted to honor their word.

Cynthia Rutigliano

Let’s set the record straight To the Editor:

We’ve all been hearing in meetings that the senior residents of Garden City can be granted some sort of dispensation from paying for any current or future charges related to the renovation or rehabilitation of the Main building on St. Paul’s campus as proposed by Trustee Torino. We are now hearing from attorney Michael Ciaffa that the village council should know, that the village can legally grant up to a 50% reduction on village tax assessments to seniors over 65 with limited income of $50,000 or less as allowed by New York State law.

The Senior exemption overview as stated on the county website: Homeowners 65 or older whose 2023 income, including Social Security earnings, is $58,399 or less. Depending upon your income, the exemption provides a reduction between 5% at $58,399 up to 50% at $50,000 on County and town taxes but no reduction on special district taxes. Whether the exemption applies in your city, village, or school district depends upon whether the city, village, or school district opted into the exemption.

To set the record straight I called today, July 2, 2024, and spoke to the village tax department and the school finance department and I received the same answer from both. The only exemptions in the Village of Garden City are for firefighters after five years of service and veterans for the village had never opted into any other exemptions.

Bob Orosz

The Edge of Darkness

To the Editor:

The Demolition questions on the St. Paul’s survey to be mailed to residents this Summer, the significance of ballots of the 39% of the poll voters and the current sentiments of any residents thinking that demolition is their preferred choice are all in danger of extinction. Why? Because some Board members “ think” that a non-binding flawed opinion poll, where no winner/ loser can be declared, should dictate the future of St. Paul’s. Trustees Finneran, Tai and Harrington have already taken a say no

to exploring demolition thru the BCI survey. (6/20/24 B0T dialogue at 21-30 min. and 2 hr. min. 20-35). Contrary views to varying degrees were expressed by Trustees Chester and Courtney. Mayor Carter Flanagan said BCI recommends demolition’s inclusion!

As an advocate of demolition I and others favoring demolition (followed by a park- community/rec center) are confronted with an existential question; what to do if an injustice occurs and demolition is guillotined from the survey by Alliance supported BOT members, supporters of the save every brick crowd? Then residents supporting the demolition concept must seriously consider supporting facade that the Mayor calls partial preservation. Facade is less costly, less risky and offers more flexibility than a renovation concept that has been pitched via numerous serious misrepresentations and unsupported by financial and legal experts. Renovation, adaptive reuse, proposal advocates have littered the debate with many reckless claims. Things to always consider:

1. As recently noted the Trustee Torino senior exemption proposal for any project cost for St. Paul’s is not legal. He put out on Oct. 10, which was 11 days before the poll. (No legal opinion was provided by the Mayor/Board regarding this issue before the poll). When Mr. Wolff recently asked the question about exemption legality the Mayor dismissed the Torino exemption based upon discussion with Village legal counsel. The thought of this gimmicky free tax ride, no doubt induced some seniors to vote for the free ride preservation train. Hardly a fair poll was it? Remember, Trustee Torino, no ordinary resident, was a sitting Trustee and “Liaison” to the 38 Member St Paul’s Committee. Even M. Ciaffa, Esq., former counsel for Mr. McDonough, agreed exemption was not legal. (see his GNC online remark to D. MacLeod letter GCN 6/28/24). Too bad he did not speak out before last Oct. poll about this fatally flawed exemption ploy when he only wrote his “civility” (see Oct. 20, 2023, p.38,) letter in GCN. Furthermore, Trustee Finneran was

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present when Trustee Torino made the “I will secure senior tax exemption” speech on Oct. 10. He never questioned or disowned it. Note: Any senior St. Paul’s tax exemption or reduction proposal would result in further burdening remaining tax payers with more tax and make it difficult, if not impossible, to model a level year to year bond debt repayment plan.

2. It is now clear that the project costs put forth by the extant Committee sub finance group and used by Alliance operatives like Mr. F. McDonough as well as supporters to exaggerate costs of both facade and demolition were a concoction by one or maybe 2 of the 7 member finance group. Certainly were not the product of the total finance group or the 38 person committee. This has been confirmed by members of the finance sub committee that were sidelined and some even have written that the committee was a “sham” and “window-dressing”. How many relied on the fake “38 Committee came up with costs” spiel and chose preservation?

3. Will this Board scrutinize any new or last minute Conservancy proposal which makes an inexperienced group part a money raising and/or operating role for a renovated building? Both Village counsel at the Village presentation in early October, and in March law firm Ruskin, Moscue debunked the feasibility of the Alliance supported concept for a conservancy to become a part of the plan to solve St. Paul’s if renovation were to be the option.

4. Will this Board allow and accept Alliance and/or Committee members on the new “Board Committee” after such having spewed so much misinformation about alleged facade and demolition environmental impacts and outlandishly inflated project costs into the dialogue which distorted voters’ vision at the poll. Will advocates for the sketchy conservancy plan be considered? Remember Trustee E. T. Finneran said such new Committee members would have to be open minded!

If demolition is excluded from the survey relating to what would be the

biggest potential project this Village has ever contemplated, it will be a harbinger of bad things, maybe very bad things to come from this Board.

S. G. Gorray

Preserve historic integrity

To the Editor:

As the regional advocate for historic preservation on Long Island, Preservation Long Island (PLI) is writing in support of the preservation and adaptive reuse of St. Paul’s School. PLI included St. Paul’s on our 2010 Endangered Historic Places list and continues to work with community groups to advocate for this significant building.

I am greatly concerned regarding the potential approach of façadism at St. Paul’s School in Garden City. St. Paul’s School was recognized for its historic significance when it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 14, 1978. The National Park Service, which oversees the program, provides essential guidance on how these buildings should be treated through “The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.” These standards clearly state that façadism, a practice where only the facade of a building is preserved while the rest is demolished or significantly altered, is not a suitable treatment option. Implementing façadism would irrevocably destroy the historic integrity of St. Paul’s School, making it ineligible for continued listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

Preserving the historic integrity of St. Paul’s School is not only a matter of cultural and historical importance but also of practical significance. The building is eligible for several historic preservation grants that can aid in its preservation and rehabilitation. These grants can range in value from a few thousand dollars to several hundred thousand dollars. However, they are contingent upon adherence to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and eligibility for listing on the NRHP.

The current proposed funding for St. Paul’s School relies primarily on the taxpayers of Garden City. Through careful planning with the guidance of a skilled grant writer and the creation of an independent conservancy, the taxpayers’ investment could be leveraged with various funding sources, including federal grants, state grants, and private investment. The partnership between conservancies at historic properties has a proven track record of success. Some of the many examples include the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy (of the Nassau County-owned Guggenheim Estate), the Vanderbilt Museum (a property owned by Suffolk County but operated by a private trust), the Friends of the High Line, New York (which operates the High Line, owned by New York City), and the Arsenal in Central Park (owned by New York City, operated by the Central Park Conservancy). In terms of financing its future, St. Paul’s historic status is a benefit, not a burden, and with the right planning it can be a financial asset. This option is only possible, however, if façadism is avoided.

Tara Cubie, Preservation Director, Preservation Long Island Job well done!

To the Editor: Congratulations and thank you to our new 2024 Board of Trustees. In three short months, Seventh Street, Franklin Avenue and New Hyde Park business district are shining like the top of the Chrysler Building after power washing, painting, and cleanup.

The Board engaged D&B Engineers and Architects for the assessment and plan for abatement of St. Paul’s, the assessment to begin immediately.

The first Summer Festival on 7th Street was a resounding success after well-organized planning by our trustees, Judy Courtney, and Jessica Tai, to again provide a safe, fun family experience coordinated with multiple village departments.

The Board voted to keep the Sixth Street extension permanently closed subsequently to become part of the Cathedral’s new Parkland Project.

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Successful examples demonstrate how municipal buildings can leverage historic preservation grants and establish conservancies to ensure their longterm viability. For instance, the rehabilitation of the Richardson Olmsted Campus in Buffalo, New York, received support from federal and state historic preservation tax credits, transforming the former state hospital complex into a mixed-use facility while preserving its historic architecture. Similarly, the restoration of the New York State Capitol in Albany, funded through state grants and private donations, preserved its iconic architecture and historical significance. Long Island has many examples of historic buildings that have been able to leverage their historic value to find support through grants and outside investment.

The Board established a Board of Trustee St. Paul’s Advisory Committee to engage qualified volunteers (at no cost to resident taxpayers) to address the mechanical infrastructure and planning issues.

The Board approved a resolution to oppose the proposed Sands Casino development at the Nassau Coliseum/ Nassau Hub.

Most recently the Board approved and authorized funding for a new Fire Department Training Facility.

Overall, I would say JOB WELL DONE!

Jeannette McLaughlin

Village Board ponders change to pay rates

there were village employees being paid more than the column they were in for the steps of the five-year schedule, 1 through 5. Some people were paid more even though they were first-year hires and some were being paid less even though they were years’ further into the positions,” he said.

Disagreement on Policy

Trustee Judy Courtney questioned the policy of not paying anyone below the state minimum wage, though it isn’t legally required. Suozzi clarified that, while the village adheres to federal minimum wage laws, their policy is to follow the New York State minimum wage.

“Three years ago we had been paying $12 per hour with the state minimum increasing to $15 per hour, so we had asked to move to $15 per hour. The Board decided to increase it gradually, in two steps – first to $13.50 the year prior and then $15 per hour last year. The NYS minimum wage has since moved up to $16 per hour so five of the job titles presented prior to June 1 still had people paid at $15 so that went up to $16 – we would move everything up by 50 cents per hour to keep it to the current rates.

Courtney asked if department heads could recommend wages below the state minimum, but Suozzi stated that the new rate schedule wouldn’t allow for such discretion. Any exceptions would need Board approval.

According to Administrator Suozzi, discretion by department supervisors “is not something that is stated, and it can’t be assumed as a policy.”

“This discussion came up with the Board’s discussion at the April 2022 Village reorganization meeting since the part-time schedule was approved by the board at the time. Then on May 20, 2022 I emailed the trustees regarding one of the employees I wanted to bring

into our labor force at a higher rate and the Board agreed to it. At the time, I asked for specific and qualifying questions,” he noted.

The proposed policy outlines a process for adjusting wages, requiring approval from Village HR, the Finance Department, and the Board of Trustees.

Suozzi emphasized the need for a documented, transparent process to justify any higher wages.

Suozzi said he inquired if there would be flexibility considered for the part-time and hourly wage rates, and if the Village Administrator (himself) would be allowed to use his discretion for the salary schedule when the rates would be verified with the department and the hiring manager. He also asked if the salary schedule would be used as a range “on a case-by-case basis, requiring Board approval.”

“I noted I would prefer the flexibility, granted it would not impact our village budget,” he said. One of the comments the Board at the time shared was that they intended for the wage schedule to be followed, but if there was a need the administration could “come back for Board approval on a case-by-case basis.”

“That’s the way I interpreted it then and how I interpret it now, and the department heads and supervisors can not exercise their discretion on the rate without the case being presented to the Board of Trustees for their approval,” he said.

Case-by-Case Process Examined

The proposed policy would outline the process for future changes to an employee’s rate of pay; first, the matter would be brought up to Village Human Resources, the Finance Department and Administrator Suozzi. At that point the village administrative team can collectively “agree and document why we would want to pay someone more or at

a higher rate than they would normally deserve in the wage calendar,” Suozzi said. The process would go forward with a motion brought up for Board of Trustees’ approval “for ratification” – a standard procedure.

A move to memorialize the wage adjustments’ policy would allow for flexibility, Suozzi noted, “if a department head has a need” for offering the higher rates of pay. He used the example of the lack of experienced lifeguards available to work for the Recreation Department during Garden City Pool summers the last three years. Suozzi said the village would be better able to compete for applications.

Trustee Courtney also expressed concerns about the policy’s impact on seasonal hires, such as lifeguards. Superintendent of Recreation and Parks Paul Blake noted the challenges of the proposed controls, emphasizing the importance of managerial discretion in hiring.

Supt. Blake said, “I had no notice the policy was being implemented, and I am a little concerned. We have very few tools as managers – Do you know how many seasonal hires (including lifeguards) I hire? We are in the range of 150, and I would be sending pages of requests over to HR, Finance and the village administrator. And also, we have probationary periods for some employees in particular jobs – some of them have to be on that probationary period at the same salaries from the prior year, so there are times people should not receive the automatic second-year increase. In the public sector we have very few tools to manage our employees but the rate/wage approvals is one of them,” Blake said.

Suozzi countered that the policy ensures fairness and transparency, matching financial adjustments to doc-

umentation.

“We have people who are here for seven years but they are paid the second-year rates,” he said.

“We would come to the Board after the department head speaks to the Finance Department and HR. We did a similar move before as we had some very experienced people retire from the Department of Public Works a couple of years ago. They were not brought back into our seasonal/part-time labor positions at $13 to $15 per hour when they had 35 years’ experience. Not only did they do the great work for us as village employees but to come back as part-timers they continued that work, and they served as good examples for the younger workers in the departments of Garden City,” Administrator Suozzi told the Board of Trustees.

The Board plans to revisit the wage policy at the July meeting.

Lactation Accommodation Policy

The Board approved a Village Lactation Accommodation Policy to comply with New York State requirements effective June 19. The policy, reviewed by Village Labor Counsel Bond, Schoeneck & King LLP, meets state standards.

Engineering Funding Approved

The Board also approved $28,000 in additional funding for D&B Engineers and Architects for extra design services for the new Cedar Valley Sewer Lift Station. DPW Superintendent Borroni noted the additions were necessary to meet updated facility needs.

DPW Superintendent Borroni commented, “After the 60% design meeting during which several items were added by village staff to bring everything up to date and have a facility that meets our needs, several additions which were not in the original scope of work will now be included.”

July 7th.

False alarms

On July 7th the GCFD and GCPD responded to three fire calls that were determined to be false alarms.

Truck tickets

A truck driver was charged with driving on Clinton Road during prohibited hours and defective lighting on July 7th.

Open door

Garden City Police responded to a residence for a report of an open rear door on July 7th. Upon inspection, all appeared

to be in order.

Carbon monoxide alarm

On July 7th Garden City Police and Firefighters assisted GCFD, which responded to a residential CO alarm caused by a defective water heater and rendered the home safe.

Outstanding warrant

Garden City Police arrested a 34-year-old Clinton Road motorist on July 8th for an outstanding Nassau County Warrant for DWI, driving with seven license suspensions, and suspended registration.

Burnt food Police and Firefighters

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responded to two locations for fire alarms that were activated by burnt food on July 8th.

Unauthorized accounts

On July 8th a victim reported that their identity was stolen and used to open unauthorized bank accounts.

Overweight trucks

Two Clinton Road truck operators were charged with driving overweight vehicles on July 8th. One of the drivers was also charged with driving with a suspended license.

Illegal dumping

On July 8th unknown persons illegally dumped tires into

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From page 23

• July 18: Johnny Avino performing great tunes of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin

• July 25: Jenna Esposito performing songs from the Great American Songbook

• August 1: The 1910 Fruitgum Company “Simon Says” and more 60s hits

• August 8: Blue Meanies playing the best of The Beatles and The Monkees

• August 15: Prime Time Country Band playing country music favorites

All performances are held at the Gazebo on the Village Green, located at the corner of

Stewart and Hilton avenues. Shows begin promptly at 7:15 p.m. Please be advised that there are no restroom facilities at the Gazebo. In the event of rain, shows will be moved indoors to Cluett Hall, on the grounds of St. Paul’s, 295 Stewart Avenue. Due to limited seating at Cluett Hall, proof of residency in the Inc. Village will be required for admission to the indoor shows. For additional information about these shows, please call Garden City Recreation and Parks at 4654075.

Summer Board Meetings

The Board of Trustees will

a Garden City Plaza garbage enclosure and damaged the fencing.

Alarm errors

GCFD and GCPD responded to three locations for fire alarms that were set in error on July 8th.

Leaving the scene

On July 9th a motorcycle left the scene after striking a vehicle on Clinton Road at Osborne Road.

Suspended registrations

Two Nassau Boulevard motorists were charged with driving with suspended registrations and other traffic viola-

tions on July 9th.

False alarms

On July 9th

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to three fire calls that were determined to be false alarms.

Suspended registration

A Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration and unsafe lane usage on July 9th.

Unlicensed operation

On July 9th a Rockaway Avenue motorist was charged with unlicensed operation and excessive speed.

meet once a month this summer, on July 25, August 15 and September 19. Meetings will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall and via Zoom. Residents are encouraged to attend.

Happening in Garden City

Sunday, July 14

2:00 p.m. Jester Jim Juggling Show at the Pool for members and guests

Monday, July 15

1:30 p.m. Movie Matineé: Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade at the Library

6:00 p.m. Roll America Roller Skating Party at Community Park

Tuesday, July 16

8:15 p.m. Movie Night at the Pool: Trolls Band Together for members and guests. Nominal fee for guests.

Thursday, July 18

6:15 p.m. Traffic Commission Meeting at Village Hall and via Zoom

7:15 p.m. Gazebo Concert: Johnny Avino performing Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin Friday, July 19

10:00 a.m. Chair Exercise with Felicia at the Senior Center Saturday, July 20

7:0 p.m. Mini Golf Glow Night at Community Park

NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Notice of Formation of DeMille Holdings LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/06/2024. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Westermann Sheehy Samaan & Gillespie, LLP: 90 Merrick Avenue, Suite 802, East Meadow, NY 11554. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

California Pacific Highway Roadtrip: Cambria is Enchanting Base to Visit Hearst’s ‘Enchanted

BY KAREN RUBIN

It’s a dark night when we pull into our hotel in Cambria, on California’s famous (and fragile) Pacific Highway 1, so it isn’t until I awake in the morning to a moist mist rising after a rain, that I realize what is just across the road from the picturesque Moonstone Beach and a magnificent boardwalk that extends 1½ miles over the fragile seagrass, the ocean crashing against the rocky shore just beyond where a few seals are resting, the sun making a gorgeous sparkling light, Cambria is an outstanding base to experience not only its own charms, but to explore Hearst Castle, San Simeon, the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery, and even driving north on the Pacific Highway, to Ragged Point, just at the southern end of Big Sur where you can get those dramatic sheer-cliff/crashing waves against the rocky shore views.

Castle Inn which I found on hotels.com, is a delightful motel that is absolutely perfect for our purpose –the room is spacious and has a beachy (ocean) feel; the motel serves coffee, scones, apples, muffins, oatmeal for breakfast. Later, we will take advantage of its pool and hot tub under the stars, and is so close by to all the things we want to explore – especially having the Moonstone Beach and boardwalk just across the road. (6620 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA 93428, 805-927-8605, castle-inn-cambria.hotelsone.com)

We grab coffee and muffins and immediately head out to Hearst Castle just eight minutes up the coastal road

The dining room at Hearst Castle, with its opulent medieval art and Italian banners, is distinguished by the ketchup and mustard bottles that point directly to who William Randolph Hearst was and what his “Enchanted Hill” meant to him © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

from Cambria in San Simeon.

We have to be at the Hearst Castle’s visitor center by 8:40 am for our pre-booked 9 am Grand Rooms tour the most popular of a selection of tours you can take (others include “Hearst and Hollywood” “Designing the Dream” “Art of San Simeon,” “Julia Morgan”, “Cottages & Kitchen tour” “Upstairs Suites Tour”, also accessible tours and private tours.)

We get our wristbands and go to “gate” for the bus that takes guests up to the mansion along the long winding road – just as William Randolph Hearst intended his visitors to experience his “Enchanted Hill.”

The tour starts immediately on the bus, with an excellent narration giving the background – history, architecture, biography – and pointing out

the sights along the way, accompanied by music of the 1930s and 1940s.

Hearst Castle is so much more than a magnificent mansion home (one of the most spectacular in the world), even more than an architectural jewel and a breathtaking art collection. It is the story of a fascinating man (love him or hate him or something in between, you still have to give the man credit for what he accomplished) who you come to know because everything about Hearst Castle is so personal to him. It is the story of an age – the coming of age of America, the coming of age of Hollywood and ascendancy of American culture. Everything you see is mind-blowing and breath-taking. And this mansion, which has come to be known as Hearst Castle, is his personal artistic creation – the archi-

Hill’

tecture and the art collection.

The tour is extremely well organized – it manages to be efficient and yet personal (I’m betting the earlier you can visit the better) - you feel as so many of Hearst’s guests must have felt the first time they were invited.

You realize that even if you think you know who Hearst was (and so many imagine Hearst to be the character of “Citizen Kane” but he is only a piece of that fictional character, and Marion Davies, his companion, was a smart, savvy and accomplished woman and quite a fine actress, not at all like the character of Kane’s), you come away with newfound respect and interest – in fact, as compelling a real-life story as the fictional Citizen Kane. (“Citizen Kane” screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz was one of Hearst’s guests here.)

You also come to learn – and admire - Hearst’s architect for his castle: Julia Morgan was one of the first female engineering majors at the University of California, Berkeley, the first woman to pass the entrance exam in architecture and graduate the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, Paris – the preeminent architectural school of the timeand was the first licensed woman architect in California. (In 2014, Morgan was posthumously awarded the American Institute of Architects’ Gold Medal in recognition of her pioneering career and dynamic buildings, the first woman to be awarded the medal in its 107-year history, https://pioneeringwomen.bwaf.org/ julia-morgan/)

Even though you are walking through the mansion with a tour

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group, you actually feel like you were one of Hearst’s guests arriving for the weekend – the home is set out as it would have been – most remarkably, in the grand dining room (it may well have inspired Harry Potter’s Hogwarts dining room, and interestingly, the banners on display refer to an Italian horserace), there are bottles of ketchup and mustard because Hearst himself, for all the spectacular grandeur of the art and architecture, wanted a homey feel to his country home.

The art is breathtaking – Hearst collected the pieces himself, and drawing from his European travels with his mother when he was 10 years old, are predominantly Gothic and medieval – a lot of religious art which Hearst appreciated for the art, not the religious significance, the guide tells me.

In 1935 his collections were valued at more than $20 million (in the height of the Great Depression!), but then he fell into near bankruptcy, and at the age of 75, and had to sell off two-thirds of his collection, estimated at $15 million, at “fire sale” prices. (Marion Davies, by then extremely wealthy in her own right with movies and real estate investments in places like Palm Springs, lent him $1 million so he could keep Hearst Castle; when she died, her estate was worth $8 million; when he died, she gave the Hearst Company shares he left her back to his family and they promptly kicked her out and refused to let her come to his funeral.)

You can easily picture who Hearst, Davies and Morgan were, and the glorious celebrity life they lived because there are home movies, photos!. It is thrilling to sit in Hearst’s own theater and watch Charlie Chaplin mug for the camera. (Definitely take advantage of the outstanding 40-minute documentary about Hearst’s life in the five-story theater before or after the tour.)

In 1919 when he inherited the estate, William Hearst, then 56 years old, hired architect Julia Morgan telling her, ““Miss Morgan, we are tired of camping out in the open at the ranch in San Simeon and I would like to build a little something.”

For the next 28 years, the project that we know as Hearst Castle became his life’s work, his creation and hers

and unbelievably, was never actually finished, even though the mansion and villas now comprise 165 rooms atop the 1600 ft. high summit of a hill. Hearst, they say, was never as happy as when he was on his “Enchanted Hill.”

From the bus, we look out over the vast lands where Hearst had assembled exotic animals from around the world, ultimately creating the largest private zoo in America. Though most of the animals were removed by 1937 (when Hearst was near bankrupt during the Great Depression), some that remain are descendents of the original herds, like the Oudads, and get still have 200 head of cattle on the ranch.

Hearst was inspired to build his castle and collect art when he took the grand tour of Europe when he was 10 with his mother. And his mother, Phoebe Apperson Hearst. a philanthropist and advocate for women, introduced him to Julia Morgan. Phoebe began a lifelong interest in Morgan’s career when the two women’s paths crossed in Paris. The films and photos you get to see of Morgan, presiding over the dynamiting to level the summit and build the road, reviewing plans with Hearst, are fascinating.

Our guide, Gregory Anderson, tells us that Hearst Castle was Morgan’s 503rd of 700 projects – including Great Theater, Berkeley; Fairmont Hotel (opened within a year after the San Francisco earthquake 1906); El Campinino - and was

one of the few architects who knew how to work with steel reinforced concrete (important for earthquakes).

We stop in front of the first villa, Casa del Sol, “medium sized” at 3600 sq ft., built for a sunset view, Bob and Delores Hope honeymooned here; Edward Hubble, who originated the Big Bang Theory, stayed here; Actor Cary Grant requested a different room every time stayed (came 40 times)

We come to the 2500 sq. ft Casa del Mar cottage, where David Niven (“The Pink Panther) and Winston Churchill stayed (in 1929). Up until 1976, this was the villa that Hearst family members would stay. (William had five sons between 1904-1918, and there are some 70 descendents today and the family - the 20th wealthiest in the US - now when they come, they stay at the Senator’s House which the Hearst company still owns).

The most spellbinding features of the estate are the two pools – the Neptune Pool which has Grecian feel, is actually the third incarnation: 104 feet long, 58 feet wide and 95 feet wide at the alcove. It is 3.5 feet deep at the west end, 10 feet at the drains, and holds 345,000 gallons of water. Other notable aspects of the Neptune Pool include the oil-burning heating system, the Vermont marble that lines the basin, gutters, and alcove, and four Italian relief sculptures on the sides of the colonnades.

The indoor Roman Pool is a tiled indoor pool decorated with eight stat-

ues of Roman gods, goddesses and heroes. The pool appears to be styled after an ancient Roman bath such as the Baths of Caracalla in Rome c. 21117 CE.

Be sure to make time to see the “Building the Dream” biopic in the 5 story theater (plays every 45 minutes) about William Randolph Hearst’s childhood, his travels to Europe, construction of the castle estate, and his architectural collaboration with Morgan. “They built castle but also created legacy.”

Hearst Castle, which first opened for tours in 1958 and gets 600,000-700,000 tourists/year (in the 1980s, its heyday, a million tourists would come each year), is now a California state park.

There are no individual visits to Hearst Castle – you must register for a tour. Ticket prices start at $30/ adults, $15 children (5-12). (https:// hearstcastle.org/tour-hearst-castle/ daily-tours/). Reserve tickets online up to 60 days in advance; Reserve online (https://www.reservecalifornia.com/ Web/Activities/HearstCastleTours. aspx)

Every year from the end of November through the end of December, Hearst Castle offers a “Holiday Twilight Tour” to experience the estate as Hearst’s guests enjoyed it during the 1920s and 1930s during the Christmas season. Hearst Castle, 750 Hearst Castle Road, San Simeon, CA 93452-9741, 800444-4445 (8 am-6 pm PT), hearstcastle. org.

More visitor information: visitcambriaca.com.

Next: Cambria is Great Base for Pacific Highway Roadtrip

Aynvaul Micronation thrives on LI under residents’ noses!

BY GARY BENNETT

A little-known micronation, Aynvaul, has been flying under the radar on Long Island for nearly two decades. Founded in February 2006 by a then-middle schooler who drew its original flag in art class, Aynvaul has defied the odds and outlived its counterpart, “Independent Long Island”, which was formally dissolved in 2019. The brainchild of a young fourth generation Irish-American student, Aynvaul has continued to thrive, despite its obscure nature, evolving into a dream more meaningful. But what is a micronation?

Micronationalism is the movement of creating small, independent countries or nations that are not recognized by the international community. These new country projects, often referred to as micronations, can take many forms, from online virtual nations to bands of people to physical territories with their own governments and populations. Many micronations are created as a hobby, social gatherings, or just for entertainment purposes, while others may be founded with the goal of gaining actual international recognition. Some micronations have even attracted international attention and have been featured in various media outlets and documentaries such as Molossia and Sealand.

Despite its secretive nature, Aynvaul has managed to cultivate a community of around 100 individuals of varying affiliation with the micronation or its Irish-American heritage, making it difficult to gather information about

BY CHARLYN FARGO

If there’s a new villain in town, it’s sugar. That’s because a little goes a long way, but too much has been found to cause health problems.

Research shows a diet chronically high in sugar can contribute to obesity and blood sugar spikes. It can also result in a higher risk of heart attack and stroke due to sugar’s negative effects on blood pressure, inflammation, weight gain, diabetes and fatty liver disease, according to the American Heart Association. It’s important to look on food labels for added sugars versus natural sugars. Natural sugars are found in milk (as lactose) and fruits (as fructose). Natural sugars are absorbed into the blood more slowly because the body has to break down the fiber first, which prevents a spike in blood sugar. So, while a medium banana has 14 grams of natural sugar, it also has 4 grams of fiber (and other nutrients such as potassium, protein, vitamin A, iron and phosphorus).

its inner workings for an outsider. Operating as an open association with no formal membership requirements or strict rules, Aynvaul’s community members are free to adopt and drop the identity at will. The micronation’s culture is deeply rooted in traditional Long Island Irish-American customs and traditions, with a strong emphasis on preserving the Irish language and reintroducing it into everyday life. While there is widespread support for language revitalization, debates about implementation and timeline persist among members. Despite these challenges, Aynvaul’s unique blend of creativity, community, and cultural heritage has allowed it to thrive under the radar for nearly two decades.

Aynvaul’s flag can be spotted in various places around Long Island - proudly displayed on private home walls, waving above market stalls at vendor events, fluttering from lawn poles on residential lawns, tucked away in back seats of cars, and flying high as a porch flag. If you ever find yourself exploring Long Island’s scenic communities or bustling towns like Garden City or Massapequa, keep an eye out for this striking flag featuring a bright gold sunburst on a dark green background with a bold red stripe running across it - it just might be waving proudly in someone’s yard!

When I interviewed him, Aynvaul’s founder and monarch, Gordon III, shared his vision for the micronation. “For us [Aynvauls], it’s about building a community to create a common identity for us to fall back to,” he said. “We

are Irish-Americans sure, but what exactly does that mean? We are often generations removed from our ancestors in Ireland and we have our own traditions and customs separate from your run-of-the-mill American “yank”. We are something all of our own, and that’s okay - take pride in our uniqueness - it keeps life interesting!”

He also addressed growing division between Irish-Americans and their Irish cousins, “In Ireland, people take issue with ‘Irish-Americans’, there is a feeling that Irish-Americans are trying to police them [the Irish of Ireland] on what it means to be Irish which creates issue or worse are “plastic” pretenders.” Further in the interview he was asked why he chose micronationalism over simply promoting cultural heritage through a cultural movement, he replied: “A cultural movement has to start somewhere - if the community wants it - it will take off eventually - but that is up to each individual to decide; anyone who wants to adopt our identity is welcome to so long as they want to learn the language and adopt the old culture as well. I’ll even hook you up with flags to fly.” When asked what sets Aynvaul apart from other micronations, Gordon said: “Well... most micronations... will try to make a big spin when they first start... but we didn’t make a big show when first starting up - for the first six years we just kept to ourselves while others like say Casidio Tallini... went to the news about his Independent Long Island.”

In another interview session with Gordon we touched on the topic of

Added Versus Natural Sugars

Added sugars include any sugar- or calorie-laden sweetener that is added to foods or beverages (such as cereal, soda, ketchup, sports drinks, candy and even some yogurts) during processing or preparation. The confusing thing is that added sugars can be manufactured, like high fructose corn syrup, or they can come from natural sources, like honey, maple syrup, brown rice syrup, sugar beets, concentrated fruit or cane sugar. The bottom line is they are still used as an added sugar, despite coming from natural sources.

How much added sugar is OK to consume? The American Heart Association’s new dietary guidelines recommend no added sugars for toddlers under the age of 2. For children over the age of 2 and women, the recommendation is a maximum of six teaspoons (25 grams), or under 100 calories per day from sugar. For men, the recommendation is nine teaspoons (36 grams), or up to 150 calories per day. Most American adults consume an average of 77 grams of sugar per day (adding up to

language preservation. When asked if anyone can consider themselves an Aynvaul without being Irish-American themselves, he replied: “Yes, so long as they aren’t appropriating it but seriously want to rekindle their Irish roots or even adopt new ones... they are fellow Aynvauls in my book.” When I asked why learn a dying language like Irish Gaelic? He explained: “Because our language is dying... As Padraic Pearse, an Irish teacher and political activist, was inclined to say, ‘A people without their language is a people without their soul.’ It’s not like we are in Ireland - that language is what actually makes us a sort of Irish and not just “plastic pretenders”... it is our duty as Irish-Americans to learn it.” He also emphasized that having a community cant language is advantageous.

Aynvaul’s unique approach to preserving Irish heritage and language has set it apart from other micronations. Its commitment to revitalizing local Irish language and culture has created a sense of community among its members and has given them a shared identity that transcends traditional notions of nationality. Whether you’re an IrishAmerican looking to reconnect with your roots or simply curious about this intriguing phenomenon, Aynvaul offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of micronationalism. So next time you’re strolling through Long Island’s hamlets or bustling towns like Garden City or Massapequa, keep an eye out for that distinctive flag flying high or low - it might just be flown by someone worth greeting in Irish.

over 60 pounds a year).

How do you know how much sugar is in food? Look on the labels. New labeling laws require added sugars to be printed on labels. The label lists total sugars, which includes sugars naturally present in food and added sugars. A line under “total sugars” lists how much added sugar is in the product and the percentage of added sugars based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

I’ve found a good way to cut back on added sugars (think cakes, cookies, pies and jam) is to substitute fruit, especially frozen fruit, for cravings. Freeze a handful of grapes or cut-up pineapple. Choose fruit spreads over jams. Use half the sugar a recipe calls for in baked goods (you’re not likely to even notice a difference). You can also try using some of the newer artificial sweeteners such as monkfruit, Sola, stevia, Swerve, Truvia and allulose.

As with salt, we can train our taste buds to crave less sugar over time.

Q and A

Q: Now that school is just around the corner, how can I get my kids to

take healthier lunches to school?

A: Try to get kids invested in choosing lunch options by making a game out of meal planning. Have your kids pick fruits and vegetables by color and focus on a different color each week, or challenge them to find a fruit or vegetable in the store that they’ve never tried before. Have them choose a protein, fruit, vegetable and whole grain to include each day with their carton of milk. While a sandwich works, mixing it up keeps lunches interesting. Let them choose between string cheese, a carton of yogurt, apple slices with peanut butter, almonds, grapes, baby carrots, sliced bell peppers and hummus; the possibilities are endless. Keeping lunches cold in an insulated lunch bag with an ice pack is important. Pack as much as you can the night before to take the stress out of busy school mornings.

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

Will Extra Earnings Increase a Social Security Check? Maybe.

BY TOM MARGENAU

When I talk to various groups and organizations about Social Security, my PowerPoint presentation includes a slide with a bar graph that shows the most common sources of income for elderly Americans. As you might guess, the longest bar on the graph is Social Security. About 85% of seniors get a Social Security check. Other bars on the graph represent various income sources such as “Retirement benefits other than Social Security,” “Veteran’s benefits,” “Asset income,” etc.

But today, I want to talk about another bar on that graph. That bar represents “Earnings from work.” As I’ve updated that graph over the years, I’ve watched that bar grow longer and longer. When I first started using that slide, earned income was just a tiny little blip. Only about 5% of seniors were working. But today, it’s about 35% and still climbing. In other words, more and more older Americans are working.

I haven’t bothered to search for data to explain why that is happening. But I can make two guesses. One: More and more seniors need to work to supplement their Social Security check. And two: Many seniors are just more inclined to work until later in life. I can back up that latter assertion with anecdotal evidence from my 32-year career with the Social Security Administration. When I started working there in 1973, most seniors started their Social Security benefits at age 62. By the time I retired in 2005, many older folks were waiting until their full retirement age to file. And today, almost 20 years after my retirement, I can tell from my emails that waiting until 70 to file for Social Security benefits is more and more common.

But no matter when you start your benefits, seniors who continue to work after their Social Security checks start rolling in usually have two questions for me. And they go something like this: “I’m 74 years old and just went back to work. Do I still have to pay Social Security taxes even though I’m already getting Social Security benefits? And if yes, will my current earnings increase my Social Security benefit?”

The answer to the first question is “Yes.” All people who work at jobs that are covered by Social Security (and almost all jobs are) must have payroll taxes deducted from their paychecks -- whether they are 16 years old or 116 years old.

The answer to the second question is “Maybe.” To understand whether the earnings you have and the taxes you pay after you start getting Social Security will increase your benefits, you have to understand how Social Security retirement benefits are figured in the first place.

Simply stated, your Social Security retirement benefit is based on your average monthly income, indexed for inflation, using a 35-year base of earnings. So, when

you initially filed for benefits, the Social Security Administration looked at your entire earnings history. Then, they adjusted each year of earnings for inflation. The inflation adjustment factor depends on your year of birth and varies from one year to the next.

Here is just one example. Let’s take a guy who was born in 1949. And let’s say that he made $7,000 in 1970. When figuring his Social Security benefit, the SSA multiplied that $7,000 by an inflation adjustment factor of 6.58. In other words, instead of $7,000, they actually used $46,060 as his 1970 earnings when figuring his Social Security benefit. (There are different inflation factors for each year of earnings.)

After the SSA indexes each year of earnings for inflation, they pull out your highest 35 years and add them up. Then they divide the total by 420 -- that’s the number of months in 35 years -- to get your average monthly inflation-adjusted income. Your Social Security benefit is a percentage of that amount. The percentage used depends on a variety of factors too complex to explain here. But for the purposes of this fact sheet, we don’t need to know the precise percentage. Suffice it to say that for most people, their Social Security retirement benefit represents roughly 40% of their average inflation-adjusted monthly income.

So, when you are working and paying Social Security taxes after you start receiving Social Security benefits, those additional taxes you are paying will increase your monthly Social Security check IF your current earnings increase your average monthly income. In other words, if your current annual income is higher than the lowest inflation-adjusted year of earnings used in your most recent Social Security computation, the SSA will drop out that low year, add in the new higher year, recalculate your average monthly income, and then refigure your Social Security benefit.

Here is a quick example of what I mean. Let’s go back to that guy who made $7,000 in 1970 and say that was the lowest year in his current Social Security computation. And let’s further say that he is now working and made $35,000 last year. You might assume that because $35,000 is much higher than $7,000, he should get an increase in his Social Security checks. But remember, the SSA didn’t use $7,000 in his benefit calculation. They used the inflation-adjusted amount of $46,060. Because his current earnings of $35,000 are lower than the low year of $46,060 used in his Social Security retirement computation, the additional earnings do NOT increase his average monthly income, so his Social Security benefit will not go up.

On the other hand, had his current earnings been $70,000, for example, that would increase his benefit. The SSA would replace his low year of $46,060 with the new higher year of $70,000, recompute

his average monthly wage and refigure his benefit.

Now let’s say you are in a situation like that. You’re working, you’ve had a good year of earnings and you are pretty sure it should increase your Social Security check. So, what do you have to

do to make that happen? The answer is: nothing.

The SSA has a software program that automatically tracks the earnings of working Social Security beneficiaries

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

How has the Nassau County real estate market been doing?

Year over year the real estate market has done fairly well considering the average selling price, which as of June 2024 was $1,042,353. The average median selling price was $801,000; which means half of the homes sold above and half sold below the median sale price. The average original listing price was $1,053,617. The median original listing price was $799,000. We had 2.6 months of residential inventory as of June 2024 (the number of months it would take to sell all the listed available homes). Comparing year over year, active residential inventory as of June 2024 was up a slight 0.57%. The absorption time was down 21.63%. However, contracts were off 16.02% and the number of closed sales was up 7.57 percent. The number of residential units was at a high of 1284 units in May 2024 and a low of 707 units in November 2023. In June 2023 the number of available units was 1141 compared with 1121 units in June 2024.

The number of condos and coops varies depending on what month you are looking at. In July 2023 the number of available units was 181 and fluctuated from a low of 117 in December 2023 to a high of 214 in May 2024 of condos and coops units. The number of available units usually increases in January and escalates through May during the selling season. However, as of June inventory of both classes of condos and coops increased consistently in 2024 except in March where it was down 1.80%. For most of 2023, inventory was down as buyers gobbled up what they could, and absorption time varied from 3.3 months in July 2023 to a low of 1.8 months in March 2024. As of June 2024, the absorption rate was 2.7 months. There were 122 contracts in July 2023 with a low of 105 in December 2023 and then increased. As of June 2024 where there were 161 contracts. There is a direct correlation with the time of year, the number of units available, and the number of contracts. Last winter was milder than normal with less than 6 inches of snow, which allowed more

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and refigures their benefits to see if any increase is due. It generally happens between May and October of each year.

In other words, if you are getting Social Security benefits, and if you are working, and if your latest earnings increase your average monthly wage and thus

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

buyers to purchase and sellers to sell. Historically normal inventory has been 6-7 months; so we are still way below the typical and ordinary threshold. When the market imploded in 2008, we had an oversupply of 11 months and prices were severely impacted due to the reduced demand. To stimulate the economy the Fed funds rate (the overnight rate at which banks lend to each other) was reduced to 0.25% until 2015, when the rate began increasing. Currently, mortgage rates for the top tier of borrowers having 750+ credit scores can be secured in the low 6% range.

the sidelines and becomes less relevant as a potential bidding war can occur. Demand fluctuates depending on the time of the year. There are still more purchasers than available homes. In my 42+ years in the real estate industry, I have never experienced the craziness of the market today on Long Island. Cycles occur where prices go up when there is inadequate supply and then level off and come down based on excessive inventory beyond what would be considered normal. It’s basic supply-demand economics.

are the top 4 foreclosure states in 2024. There was a 7% increase in bank repossessions from the previous quarter but a notable 20% decline compared to a year ago.

There is talk about a potential rate cut in September as layoffs increase and job creation has slowed. However, the jury is out as to whether or not this will occur. If it does, then the last quarter of 2024 might be an excellent time to consider selling and purchasing.

Prices are still strong due to the severe shortage of homes. There is still quite a lot of money out there, especially from those paying outright for their purchase, searching for their next place to call home and investment properties. If it makes sense in the brain it will make cents in one’s pocketbook. Regardless of the interest rates, it’s an amazing time for those who need or want to sell, downsize, or upgrade and cash in and take the money and run to the bank. I have noticed sellers, who have accumulated a lot of appreciation and are financing their next purchase, are utilizing much larger down payment; or if downsizing, paying cash for their purchase. So the higher interest rates aren’t a major concern in those situations. My most recent contract has my buyers putting down almost 50% for their purchase.

Pricing your home to entice more consumers to consider visiting your place is critical in getting the highest price within a quicker time frame. It starts with attracting as many eyeballs as possible on the internet and local weekly papers. Pricing at or slightly below the market will create a stronger feeding frenzy. Once emotion sets in price sometimes can be pushed to

However, the pandemic has caused the normal averages and statistics to be thrown out the window. The normal market had been drastically altered as people exited large cities to get as far away from people and Covid-19 as possible. This created a demand that was not typical. More people began permanently working at home as companies shut down between March 2020 and June 10, 2020. The fashion in which real estate was purchased also changed as more needed office space at home and it became a crucial facet of decision-making. Slowly the working environment morphed into a hybrid atmosphere as some had to go back to work several days a week, as my daughter experienced.

Until the supply of homes becomes more normalized, which could take 5-10 years, my professional opinion is that only a huge surge in foreclosures, much higher rates, or a long-contracted catastrophic event will slow this market. However, current foreclosures did increase in the first quarter of 2024; 32,878 in March a drop of less than 1% from the previous month and a 10% decline from 2023 as per ATTOM, a property data provider. Foreclosure starts increased nationwide by 2%, spiking in New Hampshire, Illinois, and Florida. However, Illinois, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Florida

SOCIAL SECURITY AND YOU

your Social Security benefit, you generally will see that increase by October of the following year. For example, you would get an increase for your 2023 earnings by October 2024. The SSA sends you a notice indicating the increase in your monthly benefit, which is retroactive to January of the year you get the notice.

If you don’t get an increase, that

means your earnings were simply not high enough to raise your average monthly income and thus your Social Security benefit.

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

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Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon. com or other book outlets. Or you can send him an email at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.

BY MARY HUNT

Of all my pet peeves (yes, I do have more than a few), I put laundry stains right up at the top of the list. That’s why I was so interested to read today’s first great reader tip. Blueberry stains are one of the most challenging. But who knew they could also be one of the easiest to remove?

BLUEBERRY STAINS

My family eats a lot of blueberries and gets the juice on their clothes. I keep a spray bottle of water and vinegar mixture by my clothes washer. Whenever a blueberry stain shows up, I spray the mixture on it and the stain turns pink. I throw it in the washer with the other clothes, and it comes out perfectly. -- Kristen, Washington FREEZING PIZZA

The best way to store leftover pizza is to freeze it. Then when you want a piece, just pop it in the oven. It is almost as good as the day you bought it, and it’s not dried out. I buy the two-pizza specials on delivery pizza and freeze one. -- Anonymous, email

MARY SAYS: Reheating in the oven reigns supreme. It’s the best way to

BY MARY HUNT

Late fees, punitive interest rates, over-limit fees, loading up your credit report with negative information -- it’s enough to make you scream!

It’s not that your creditors are doing anything illegal. You just didn’t understand the power you gave them when you accepted that credit card (it was buried in the fine print). And now it seems like they’re staying up nights looking for new ways to stick it to you. If you’ve just about had enough, maybe it’s time for you to turn the tables and get back at them.

PAY EARLY

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How to Stick It to Your Creditors

month. But no. They want more. The days when issuers allowed 10 or 15 days for a payment to arrive after a due date before charging a fee are long gone. Now those fees kick in if you’re even five minutes late, and they can range from $20 to $39 per occurrence*.

Get back at your credit card company by making a decision right now to never pay another dime in late fees. Be quick with your payment. Send it in the preprinted envelope that came with your statement (or pay online). Don’t enclose a note, use a paper clip, decorate with stickers or do anything that will pull it out of the fast track and into the slow line known as manual processing.

STAY BELOW

Your credit card account most likely has a credit limit. But running up a balance that is anywhere near that limit is

deadly for your credit score. The rule of thumb is that you should never be using more than 30% of your credit limit. For example, if your limit is $1,000, you should never have a balance of more than $300 at any time during the billing cycle. Zero balance is even better!

Get back at your card company by creating a wide margin between your balance and your limit.

STOP USING

Your card companies are playing the odds. They know the more you use your cards, the better their chances that you’ll go nuts and rack up a big load of debt. When your balance becomes greater than the amount you can pay off in a single month, they’ve got you. They’re doing all they can to encourage that to happen.

Get back at your company by not adding new purchases to your burgeoning load of debt. You’ll do yourself a favor and get back at them at the same time.

OPEN EYES

All your creditors know what’s in your credit report. They read it regularly. You should too. Part of your agreement with them is that they can check up on you whenever they like to see how you are handling your financial affairs.

Get back at your creditors by staying ahead of them. Manage your credit report by reading it regularly. If you don’t understand what it says, ask. And if you see something on there that you know to be untrue, dispute. But don’t stop there. If your creditors are punishing you for things on your credit report that were not

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

true, don’t sit back passively. Get it fixed, then confront them. Don’t back off until they reverse the action.

PAY OFF

Probably nothing will benefit you more than bringing your balances to $0. It’s like getting a tax-free raise because you get to keep all that money you’ve been sending each month to your creditors.

Go ahead and stick it to your creditors by refusing to send them one more penny in interest.

*As of recent updates, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has set specific limits on late fees. For example, the maximum allowable late fee for the first violation is typically capped around $30, and subsequent violations within six billing cycles may be capped around $41. These amounts are subject to periodic adjustments for inflation.

STARGAZERS

Find the Apollo Lunar Landing Sites

BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of July 14-20, 2024

It was 55 years ago this month that humans first set foot on the moon. I’d been excited about this since I saw in our local newspaper a closeup photo of the lunar crater named Alphonsus, captured by the approaching robotic Ranger 9 spacecraft in 1965.

I peered at the moon -- and the crater Alphonsus -- as often as I could through my small backyard telescope, and I even had a board game called “Melvin the Moon Man” that was my absolute favorite! But none of this could compare to events I hoped would one day become reality.

And then, on the evening of July 20, 1969, it finally happened. Apollo 11 Commander Neil Armstrong became the first human to step onto the powdery lunar surface, followed soon after by lunar module pilot Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin.

I remember it vividly. I had just completed a cross-country drive with a friend and arrived home only minutes before the historic moment. How exciting it was to watch it on TV as the words “live from the moon” appeared across the screen.

NASA had been preparing for this moment for nearly a decade -- first with the Mercury spacecraft that carried one astronaut to learn if humans could function well in space. Then came the

Gemini program, which teamed two astronauts to test out rendezvous and docking maneuvers.

Finally came the Apollo program, which flew three astronauts to test the equipment and procedures necessary to make a lunar landing and safe return to Earth.

After the Apollo 11 flight, five other missions landed on the moon. Apollo 13, of course, suffered an oxygen tank explosion while the astronauts were 200,000 miles from home and never landed on the moon. The astronauts made it home safely, but not before enduring some remarkable tests of human bravery and engineering.

This terrifying story was told dramatically in Ron Howard’s 1995 award-winning film “Apollo 13.” If you’ve never seen it, drop everything and watch it. It will leave you breathless!

Decades have passed since those inspiring years of lunar exploration. Unfortunately, we no longer have the technology to return humans to the moon -- it’s coming soon, I hope -- but there’s still a way to relive those exciting Apollo missions. All we need to do is break out the binoculars or a small telescope on the next clear night and have a look at our nearest cosmic neighbor.

There we can find the places where each of the Apollo missions landed. Of course, we can’t see the actual landing sites or the landers, rovers or flags left behind -- these are much too small for

even the largest of telescopes to see from Earth -- but we can see the areas where astronauts have visited.

This is a good week to do this project. The moon is now in its waxing gibbous phase and will be full on the night of July 20. You can use the accompanying image to check out each of the landing

areas as the moon rises in the east just after sunset.

And if you happen to spot Melvin cavorting on the lunar surface, give him a smile and wave for me!

Visit Dennis Mammana at dennismammana.com. .

Turn Your Wheel and Cough

BY TRACY BECKERMAN

I’ll be the first to admit, I don’t really know much about cars. So when my car started making a funny noise, I had no idea what it could be. I knew this noise wasn’t its regular noise. The regular noise usually sounded like “vroomvroom,” but this new noise sounded a little like “cough-cough.” Although I wasn’t very car-savvy, I was a mom, and being a mom, I was pretty sure I knew what the problem was.

“The car has a cold,” I told my husband.

“Excuse me?” he replied from his place on the couch where he usually sat when I told him something was broken and was going to cost us a lot of money to fix.

“It has a cold,” I said. “It seems very low-energy, and it has a cough.”

“Cars don’t get colds,” he said.

“Well, its symptoms are very flu-

like,” I argued. The car reminded me a little of my husband when he got a “man cold.” It was coughing and sluggish and needy. The only difference was, the car didn’t look up its symptoms on WebMD.

“Cars don’t get colds,” he repeated more slowly, as though saying it slower would make me agree with him faster.

“OK, so maybe not a cold,” I said reluctantly. “Then it’s probably, um ... the carburetor!”

He shook his head. I knew he thought I had no idea what I was talking about because, to be honest, I did have a history of having no idea what I was talking about. In these instances, I would guess it was something I knew the name of, like a carburetor, so it would seem like I did, in fact, know what I was talking about, although it was highly unlikely that I did.

“Do you even know what a carburetor does?” he asked.

Yes,” I said enthusiastically. “It

berates the car.”

He raised an eyebrow dubiously.

“What about the transmission?” he asked.

“It transmits things,” I said. “That is its mission.”

He shook his head and looked at the dog for support. The dog wisely stayed out of it.

“You know nothing about cars,” he said. “Just admit it.”

“I do so,” I argued.

“OK, let’s try something easier. Where does the washer fluid go?

“On the windshield.”

“No. I mean, where does it come from?”

“The store,” I said emphatically.

“Where do you put it in the car?”

“In the backseat until the gas station attendant can pour it in.”

He exhaled deeply. “... And where does he pour it into?

“The car,” I replied.

He got up from the couch and banged his head against the wall.

“Forget I asked ... anything. Ever. About cars,” he said. I shrugged. I could understand his frustration. We’d had similar conversations about women’s shoes.

“OK,” I said. “Well, I guess I’ll make an appointment with the mechanic to figure out what’s wrong and get it fixed.”

“You don’t need to do that,” he replied.

“Why not?” I said.

He picked up his laptop.

“I’ll just look up the symptoms on CarMD.”

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

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We’re looking for writers in our community to compose articles on local topics, opinions, reviews, worthy places to visit on Long Island, and even pieces of fiction. We aim to feature at least one new article and writer each week in our Discovery magazine section. Love to write?

Email submissions: editor@gcnews.com

• Attach article and any photos (1MB), along with your name and contact info.

• Articles must be between 1,500 – 3,000 words.

• Each writer will be reimbursed a stipend of $25.⁰⁰

Savory crêpes are the star of this lasagna

Lasagne di

Crespelle (Crepe Lasagna)

Lasagna is the perfect dish to feed a crowd. It can feature everything from cheeses to meats to vegetables, and often the leftovers taste even better than the meal on the first day.

Lasagna typically is made with long sheets of pasta, but “Lasagne di Crespelle” from “Nick Stellino’s Family Kitchen” (G.P Putnam’s Sons) utilizes thin crêpes as the pasta in this dish. Also, a mix of both meat and béchamel sauces create a depth of flavor that can be a welcome surprise.

Serves 6 generously.

2 recipes Savory Crêpes (see below)

6 cups meat sauce

3 cups béchamel sauce

1. Preheat oven to 375.

2. Prepare the crêpes, meat sauce and béchamel sauce. Fold the nutmeg into the béchamel sauce.

3. Lightly grease a lasagna pan with olive oil, and pour in 1 cup of the meat sauce. Top with

Savory Crêpes

Makes 14 to 16, 8-inch crêpes

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup cold water

1. Measure flour, 3⁄4 cup water, milk, eggs, butter, and salt into a blender or mixing bowl. Blend or whisk until smooth. Refrigerate, covered, for 15 to 30 minutes.

2. When ready to cook the crêpes, add the remaining cold water to thin the batter to the consistency of heavy cream.

3. Heat a very seasoned skillet or a 10-inch nonstick fry pan over medium-high heat and

1⁄8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley

a layer of crêpes and spread with a thin layer of the béchamel sauce (about 1⁄4 cup), then sprinkle with grated cheese and top with another layer of crêpes and a thin layer of meat sauce. Repeat layering to the top of the pan, making plenty

1⁄2 cup cold milk

2 eggs

of layers; keep each layer thin. 4. Finish with a layer of crêpes and béchamel sauce, and sprinkle with the grated cheese and parsley. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until light brown and bubbly. Let rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.

3 tablespoons butter, melted

1⁄2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons olive oil

add a few drops of olive oil.

4. Lift the pan from the heat and ladle about 1⁄4 cup of the batter into the center. Quickly tilt the pan in all directions so the batter forms a thin, lacy pancake. Cook the crêpe for 30 to 40 seconds, until the edges curl and brown slightly. Flip the crêpe with a flexible heat-resistant spatula or nimble fingers, and cook the other side for about 15 seconds, until

spotted with brown and dry. Remove from the pan.

5. Stack the cooked crêpes on top of each other to keep them warm.

If the batter becomes thick toward the bottom of the bowl and the cooked crêpes do not have tiny lacy bubbles around the outside rim, add a teaspoon of water to the batter, mix, and continue cooking.

Richard Longo Jr. has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at Villanova University. Richard is a mechanical engineering major and double minor in business and cybersecurity.

Full time students in the College of Engineering must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 during the semester to be eligible.

Joseph Doona of Garden City, graduated summa cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor’s

College Notes

degree in business administration from the School of Management.

The following Garden City residents were named to the Dean’s List at Hamilton College for the spring 2024 semester:

Julia Fornasar, a May graduate, majored in economics at Hamilton.

William Peters, a rising junior majoring in economics, is a graduate of Garden City Senior High School.

Emily Pogozelski, a rising junior majoring in psychology, is a graduate of Garden City Senior High School.

To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must have carried a course load of four or more graded credits throughout the semester and earned an average GPA of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale. n

Bucknell University has released the dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2023-24 academic year. A student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to receive dean’s list recognition.

The following Garden City residents

were honored:

Alexa Andron, 2027, Undeclared Isabel Byrnes, 2027, Undeclared Caitie Eckna, 2024, International Relations

Henry Gibbons, 2027, Undeclared James McNally, 2024, Finance Gwen Poole, 2024, Markets, Innovation & Design

Dylan Pughe, 2027, Undeclared Management

News from the Garden City Public Library

Monday Movies

Monday Movies presented by the Friends of the Garden City Library at 1:30 p.m.: July 2024

7/15 - “Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade” - 1989, 128 Mins.

7/22 - “Bourne Identity” - 2002, 119 Mins.

7/29 - “Jaws” - 1975, 124 Mins.

Summer Programs

Summer Reading Club for Adults! June 10–August 10, 2024 Adventure Begins at Your Library! Join us for our 2024 Adult Travel Around Summer Reading Club! What kind of adventure will you have this summer? Are you jetting to Europe? Sailing to the Bahamas? Going zip lining in the rainforest? Staying home and hanging around the Garden City Pool? Maybe your adventure can come from the library in the form of an adventure book?

Register on Eventkeeper at www. gardencitypl.org beginning on Monday, June 10, for the Adult Summer Reading Club. Be sure to come to the Reference Desk and you will receive a complimentary bag filled with fun things. Each time you read a book, we ask that you fill out a review card (provided in your bag). Return it to the Reference Desk for a chance to win a prize. The more you read, the better chance you have to win a prize. If you are taking a trip this summer, be sure to send us a postcard! This postcard will also count towards a chance to win a prize. Send postcards to: Garden City Public Library, 60 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY 11530: Attention: Adult Reference Department. Please be sure to include your name. At the end of the summer, we will select postcards and review cards randomly and award prizes! For additional information contact Adult Services at (516)742-8405 ext. 5236 or email speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.org

Let the summer begin!

July Programs

Crafts & Games Programs for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

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

Small Meeting Room

Each session will feature a different craft, game or activity. The activity

will be determined closer to the date of each event. Day Habs & Special Needs Groups are welcome with prior registration. Individuals can also register to participate.

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

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

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

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

Dr. Ronald Wood’s Series: World’s Great Cities - New Orleans

Saturday, July 13 from 1 – 2 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room

Join us for Dr. Ronald Wood’s discussion of the great city of New Orleans — the culture, history, music, food and mystique of this fun city on the Mississippi River, known as- the land of Mardi Gras, the French Quarter, Jackson Square & Bourbon Street.

No registration is required.

Program is funded by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Summer Reading Book Discussion

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

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

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

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

Live Band - “Side Effects “ Saturday, July 20 at 2 p.m. in the Large Meeting room

Join us and listen to the band “Side

Effects” as they play classic Rock and Roll! No registration is required!

Craft - Jewelry Making with Gabrielle Calderone Monday, July 23, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Small Meeting Room

Join Gabrielle Calderone as she teaches how to make wire earrings for pierced ears. Registration is required on Eventkeeper at www.gardencitypl. org

Program is funded by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library

Chess4Community: Play & Learn!

Fridays from 10–11 a.m. in the First Floor Reference Area Friday, July 26 Friday, August 30

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

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

Important information regarding photographs, videos and audio recordings at Library programs.

Movie Night for Adults

Tuesday, July 30 from 6 – 8 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room

Title TBA

No registration required.

Art Lecture with Dennis Raverty Wednesday, July 31 from 1 – 2 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room

Join Dennis Raverty as he explores the artwork of Rousseau. No registration is required.

Program is funded by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library Museum Pass Information

Print From Home for Some Passes! Through the generosity of the Friends of the Garden City Public Library, the Library offers free passes

Do you have grandchildren?

to select museums and cultural institutions. You can make a reservation to borrow a Museum Pass from one of the member institutions in our Museum Pass Program.

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

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

The following Library Museum Pass rules remain in effect.

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

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

Additional rules and information are available at the library.

Garden City Public Library Recording Policy, Section IV:

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

Enter our “World’s Most Beautiful Grandchildren” contest! Just send in your grandchildren’s photos and a brief description of the child (or children) along with your name and address to editor@gcnews.com

Friday, July 12,

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

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

Garden City Public Library Recording Policy, Section IV:

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

Registration is underway for the Tweens and Teens “Adventure Begins at Your Library” Summer Reading Club! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 only. Tweens and teens can register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Registrants can pick up their Summer Reading Club bags in the Tweens and Teens Room while supplies last.

Once you sign up, you can submitraffle entries for each book you read at the Library or online through our website (www.gardencitypl.org). Tweens and teens who submit one raffle entry will have a chance to win one of this year’s raffle prizes and will also be automatically invited to the End-of-Summer Tweens and Teens Ice Cream and Pizza Party on Wednesday, August 14. All books must be at the appropriate reading level and be read and reviewed between June 10 and August 14. Registration is ongoing until Wednesday, August 14. Raffle entries must be submitted no later than Wednesday, August 14. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, August 14 at the End-of-Summer Tweens and Teens Ice Cream and Pizza Party. You do not have to be present to win. This year’s raffle prizes include:

• Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine

• $50 Amazon Gift Card

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

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

• Airpods

• $50 Sephora Gift Card

The more books you read and the more reviews you enter, the more chances you

have to win! Plus those who register for this year's Summer Reading Club will automatically be entered into our weekly Gift Card Grab Bag Raffle!

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

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

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

“Adventure Begins at Your Library” Creative Arts Contest

Get creative this summer by entering our Tweens and Teens Creative Arts Contest! There will be two categories for the Contest: Writing and Art. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 can participate and submit to both categories. Multiple submissions are allowed. There will be multiple winners for each category, with prizes being Amazon gift cards. Participants' work can also be submitted for community service to the Library’s Tweens and Teens Art Gallery show in August 2024. Participants can use the “Adventure” theme as a source of inspiration for the contest, but are not required to follow the theme.

Submissions will be accepted in person at the Library beginning Monday, June 10. The deadline to submit is Friday, August 2. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, August 14 at the End of Summer Tweens and Teens Ice Cream and Pizza Party. You do not have to be present to win. Entries should be created between June 10–August 2. Entries can be submitted online via our website (www.gardencitypl.org) or in person in the Tweens and Teens Room. Each in-person entry must include the Contest Submission Form, which can be picked up at the Library. Winners will have until Friday, September 13 to pick up their prizes. Prizes will not be held past September 13.

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

• Facebook: facebook.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

• Instagram: instagram.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

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

Tweens and Teens Summer Art Show for Community Service

Earn community service by submitting artwork for the Garden City Public

Library’s Tweens and Teens Summer Art Show in the Library’s Lower Level Gallery during the month of August 2024. Artwork must be created between Monday, June 10, and Friday, July 26. Volunteers can submit up to three pieces of art. Submissions are due Friday, July 26. Submissions can include artwork created at the Library during a Library program. Volunteers must return their artwork with a volunteer form, which can be found at the Library, in order to receive community service credit. Volunteers do not have to submit all three pieces of art at once and should do an additional form for artwork they submit at a later date.

Volunteers will receive two hours for each piece they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. The artwork will be displayed until the end of August. Afterward, participants can pick up their artwork until September 13. Artwork will be held no longer than September 13.

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

Bookmarks for Community Service

Earn community service by creating bookmarks for Garden City Public Library patrons! Each volunteer will receive 10 bookmarks to color, decorate, and write positive or library/book themed messages. These bookmarks will be available for patrons at the Library to take to brighten their day. Bookmarks will be available for patrons of all ages.

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

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

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

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

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

• Registration Week Seven: Monday, August 5, at 10 a.m. to Friday, August 9 at 4 p.m.

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

Bookmarks should be returned no later than Friday, August 30. Registrants will be asked to pick up their bookmarks at the Library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return 10 completed bookmarks in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive two hours for every 10 bookmarks they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Crafternoon: DIY Mason Jars

Make your own Mason Jar during Teen Crafternoon: DIY Mason Jars! Participants will use mod podge and an array of supplies such as tissue paper, glitter, and more to decorate their mason jars. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2024 only and will be held Monday, July 15, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and began Tuesday, July 9, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card! This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

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

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

Each volunteer will receive one mini canvas to decorate at home. Supplies must be picked up at and returned to the Library. Volunteers’ artwork can be inspired by the Summer Reading Club “Adventure” theme, but doesn’t have to relate to the theme. Volunteers’ mini canvas will be used in the Library’s “Adventure Begins at Your Library” Tiny Art Show to help promote this year’s Summer Reading Club. Mini canvases are due back no later than Thursday, July 11, 2024. Volunteers are also welcome to use additional supplies that they have at home. Volunteers will receive two hours for participating in this project, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. The mini canvases will be displayed until the end of August. Afterward, participants can pick up their mini canvases until September 13. Mini canvases will be held no longer than September 13.

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

Ornaments for Community Service

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

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

Registration begins Tuesday, July 16, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Completed ornaments must be returned by Thursday, July 25 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 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.

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

Tweens can join Mary Maguire and make a pop-up book during Crafting with Friends. This program is for tweens entering Grades 4–7 in Fall 2024 and is a joint program with the Children’s and Young Adult Departments. The program will be Wednesday, July 17, at 2:30 p.m. Registration is required and began Tuesday, July 9, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. It is Library policy that parents of children under 10 attending a program remain at the Library throughout and meet the child upon completion of the program. Tweens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card! This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Game Night

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

Tweens and Teens

Dungeons and Dragons

Join us for Tweens and Teens Dungeons

and Dragons and learn how to play the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons by participating in one of our monthly Dungeons and Dragons Meet-Ups! Beginners are welcome! Each meet-up will feature a new self-contained, one-shot adventure and players will be assigned premade characters to play. Please register via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this program. The July session will be held Thursday, July 18, at 4 p.m. Registration began Tuesday, July 9, online via Eventkeeper. Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card! This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Volunteers Needed: LEGO Club

Volunteer to help children Grades K–5 during the children’s program LEGO Club! The summer session will be held on Tuesday, July 22. The LEGO Club program runs from 1:30 p.m.–2:15 p.m. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 1 p.m. to help set-up before the start of the program and stay after to help clean up until 2:45 p.m. Volunteers must be in Grades 6–12 only. Registration to volunteer begins Tuesday, July 16, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card! This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Crafternoon: Candy Sushi

Make candy using sushi during Teen Crafternoon: Candy Sushi! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 only and will be held Monday, July 22, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 16, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card! This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens Yarn Group

Tweens and Teens in Grades 4–12 can learn how to knit or crochet during our Tweens and Teens Yarn Group that will be held on Tuesday, July 23, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and begins

Tuesday, July 16, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Participants will be able to take home knitting needles or crochet hooks to continue working on their projects, but must return the knitting needles or crochet hooks they are using by Friday, August 2. Tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 who know how to knit or crochet can volunteer at this program! Please contact Laura Giunta at laurag@gardencitypl. org if you are interested in volunteering. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card! This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament

Work in teams to try to complete a 500piece jigsaw puzzle in one and a half hours during our Third Annual Teen Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament! The team who finishes first or has the least amount of pieces left at the end of an hour and a half wins! There will be prizes! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 only and will be held Wednesday, July 24, at 6 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 16, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card! This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tween Thursdays: Game Afternoon

Hang out with friends while playing games during Tween Thursdays: Game Afternoon!

We will have our Nintendo Switch consoles for tweens to use well as tabletop board games to play. Food and drinks will be served. This program is for tweens entering Grades 4–7 in Fall 2024 and is a joint program with the Children’s and Young Adult Departments. The program will be held Thursday, July 25, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 16, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. It is Library policy that parents of children under 10 attending a program remain at the Library throughout and meet the child upon completion of the program. Tweens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be

entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card! This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Crafternoon: Slime with Chris Buchman

Learn science while making slime during Teen Crafternoon: Slime with Chris Buchman! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2024 only and will be held Monday, July 29, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 23, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card! This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

VolunTeen Artists: Kindness Rocks for Community Service

Earn community service by painting rocks during the program Kindness Rocks for Community Service. This program will be held on Tuesday, July 29, at 4 p.m. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 23, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card! This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens Best Books Committee 2024

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

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

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Summer 2024 Programming Adventure Begins At Your Library: Art Contest

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

Adventure Begins At Your Library: The Travelers (Grades K–5)

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

Registration continues through Monday, August 12.

Adventure Begins At Your Library:

The Little Explorers (Ages 2–5)

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

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

Registration continues through Monday, August 12.

Tween Drama Club

1:30 p.m.

This summer, the Garden City Children’s Department and Young Adult are excited to introduce an allnew Tween Drama Club! Performers will work on a variety of short scenes, which will then be performed on stage at the Library On Monday, July 29, at 7:00 p.m. The Tween Drama Club will have rehearsals the following Tuesdays: July 16, July 23.

Performers do not have to attend every rehearsal, but are encouraged to attend as many as they are able. Performances will be asked to arrive at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 29, the day of the show.

Registration is ongoing.

Tiny Songbirds

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

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

Registration is ongoing.

A Time For Kids

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

Children ages 2–5 (not entering kindergarten in Fall 2024) and their caregivers can join A Time for Kids for a fun, interactive Music, Movement and Art program. The theme is sailboats and children will do a theme-related craft.

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

Registration is ongoing.

Crafting With Friends - Grades K–3

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

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

Registration is ongoing.

Crafting With Friends - Grades 4–7

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

Children in Grades 4–7 can join Mary Maguire and make a pop-up book. Online registration on Eventkeeper with a Library card (www.gardencitypl.org) is required. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Library.

Registration is ongoing.

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

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

Tweens and Teen Yarn Group

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

Tweens and teens in Grades 4–12 can learn how to knit or crochet during our Tweens and Teens yarn group! Participants will be able to take home knitting needles or crochet hooks to continue working on their projects but must return the knitting needles or crochet hooks they are using by August 2. Tweens and teens who know how to knit or crochet can volunteer at this program!

Please contact Laura Guinta at laurag@ gardencitypl.org if you are interested in volunteering.

Registration begins July 16 at 10 a.m.

Long Island Music Aardvarks

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

This fun music and movement program is for children ages birth–5 (not in kindergarten) and their caregivers. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library card is required. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this program. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Library.

Registration begins July 16, at 10 a.m.

Children Ice Cream Social Grades K–5 Wednesday, July 24, at 2:30 p.m.

Children entering Grades K–5 in

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

Registration begins July 16, at 10 a.m.

Tween Thursdays Game Afternoon Thursday, July 25, at 4 p.m.

Hang out with friends while playing games during Tween Thursday: Game Afternoon. We will have our Nintendo Switch consoles for tweens to use well as tabletop boards games to play. This program is for tweens and teen entering Grades 4-7 in Fall 2024 only. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Library.

Registration begins July 16 at 10 a.m.

A Collection of Short Scenes Monday, July 29, at 7 p.m.

A Collection of Short Scenes presented by the Library’s all new Tween Drama Club! Performers entering Grades 4–7 in Fall 2024 will perform a variety of short scenes on stage. Seating for the show is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Play Hooray Babies

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

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

Registration begins July 23 at 10 a.m.

Design A Wooden Surfboard

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

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

Registration begins July 23 at 10 a.m. Preschool Readiness With A Time For Kids

Wednesday, August 7, at 10:30 a.m.

This fun, educational and interactive program is for children ages 18 months–5 (not entering kindergarten in Fall 2024) and an adult caregiver. Caregivers will learn how to mentor the fundamental skills necessary for successful learning. Activities include

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music, movement and fine and gross motor skills development. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library card is required. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this program.This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Library.

Registration begins July 30 at 10 a.m.

Tie Dye With Chris Buchman

Thursday, August 8, at 1:30 p.m.

Children entering Grades K–5 in Fall 2024, can join science teacher Chris Buchman and get creative in this fun tie dye program. Registrants will receive a baseball cap to tie dye and can bring in 2 small white cotton items from home to tie dye. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org) with a Library card is required. You must do a registration for each child you wish to attend this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Library. Registration begins July 30 at 10 a.m.

Tween Thursday Tie Dye

Thursday, August 8, at 4:00 p.m.

Learn the science of tie-dye while getting creative during Tween Thursday: Tie Dye with Science Teacher Chris

Buchman. Each registrant will be given a baseball cap to tie dye. Registrants may also bring in two white cotton items from home to tie dye. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 4–7 in Fall 2024 only. Tweens in Grades 6–7 who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library card is required. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Library.

interested in volunteering. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Library.

Registration begins August 6 at 10 a.m.

Mother Goose Storytime

This fun 30-minute storytime is for children ages birth–2 and their caregivers. Join a Librarian and enjoy stories, music and rhymes and books. No Registration is required. First Come - First Served.

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

• Monday July 15, 10:30 a.m.

• Monday July 22, 10:30 a.m.

Registration begins July 30 at 10 a.m.

Tweens and Teen Yarn Group

Tuesday, August 13, at 4 p.m.

Tweens and Teens in Grades 4–12 can learn how to knit or crochet during our Tweens and Teens yarn group! Participants will be able to take home knitting needles or crochet hooks to continue working on their projects but must return the knitting needles or crochet hooks they are using by August 23. Tweens and teens who know how to knit or crochet can volunteer at this program! Please contact Laura Guinta at laurag@gardencitypl.org if you are

• Tuesday July 23, 10:30 a.m.

• Monday July 29, 10:30 a.m.

• Tuesday July 30, 10:30 a.m.

• Monday Aug. 5, 10:30 a.m.

• Tuesday Aug. 6, 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime

This 30-minute program is for children ages 2–5 (not in kindergarten) and their caregivers. Join a Librarian and enjoy stories, music and movement. No Registration is required. First Come - • Monday July 15, 11:30 a.m.

• Monday July 22, 11:30 a.m.

• Tuesday July 23, 11:30 a.m.

• Monday July 29, 11:30 a.m.

• Tuesday July 30, 11:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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July 12,

Chess Wizards Summer Camp

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

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

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

This camp will be offered:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Incrediflix Filmaking Camps for Ages 7–13

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

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

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

Our topics are:

Week of August 5 – August 8

Live Action Flix 9:00 am to noon

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

skills to make your own movies with friends.

Lego Flix 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Get a Jump on the Summer with USA Support Group

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

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

The Upcycle Academy Summer Camp SUMMER 2024 NEW!!

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

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

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

All upcycle materials and recycled

apparel provided. Keep your designs at the end of camp!

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

LI Steam Group Camps for Summer 2024

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

August 19 – August 23

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

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

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Crayola® World of Design Think it! Draw it! Make it! - This camp that takes kids on a journey to the edges of their imagination – and beyond! They learn about Mars, the rainforest, and cities of the future, and get engaged in the creative design process to solve real-world problems. Each camp day focuses on a specific field of design, and our young architects, illustrators and graphic designers develop their ideas from concept, to sketch, to finished product. They bring their concepts to life by experimenting with Crayola® products, and exploring art techniques like sculpting, storyboarding, mixed media, and collage. Combining art, design, fun active games, and inspiring themes from around the world, this camp is designed to inspire! (For children entering grades 1–6)

August 26 – August 30

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

2024 Garden City Pool

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

Pool Season 2024 highlights include:

• Wacky Inflatable Night: August 10, beginning at 5 p.m. Members and guests are allowed to bring in inflatable floats for one special night in the big pool. Poolside DJ by Musicflex

• Arts and Crafts for the Kids: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in Snack Bar area, begins July 3

• B-I-N-G-O: Bingo for prizes and lots of fun in the picnic area on Thursdays at 2 p.m. beginning July 11.

• Party Under the Stars Night: Saturday, July 27, with live music from the “Audio Replay” Band. Poolside bar, delicious specialty foods and traditional BBQ fare for purchase at reasonable Fun begins at 5:30 p.m.

• Senior Citizen Days: Monday, July 8, and Monday. August 5; Pool opens at 10 a.m. for senior pool members. Music by Johnny Whimple. Snack Bar specials.

• Movie Nights: Featuring first run family entertainment films

• Jester Jim Juggling show: July 14 at 2 p.m.

• Magic of Amore: July 21 at 1 p.m.

• Middle School Night: Monday, July 22, at 7:30 p.m.

• See the SPLASH brochure for the full details of the 2024 season, available for download at gardencityrecreation.org

Youth Baseball Camp at Community Park

Recreation and Parks will again conduct a Summer Baseball Camp for boys and girls that are residents of the Village of Garden City and entering 1st through 5th grades in September. This instructional program is offered for boys and girls entering 1st through 5th grades. The camp will focus on 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 22 – 25

Where: Community Park’s Baseball Fields

Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m.

Fee: $ 130

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

Recreation's Youth Basketball Camp

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

When: Monday July 8–Thursday, July 11

Where: St. Paul’s Field House Time: 9–11:00 a.m.

Fee: $ 130 each week

To register, please visit the

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

Summer Tennis Camps for Ages 4-5

Program held at Community Park - Register now!

**Online registration is available or sign up in person at the Recreation Office 108 Rockaway Avenue

Camp and registration information is on our website www.gardencityrecreation.org

The Tennis Camp program offers children the opportunity to learn or advance their tennis skills while working with experienced tennis instructors in a fun setting.

Equipment needed: flat soled sneakers and a tennis racket.

Please note that rackets are provided for the peewee and tots level.

• Session B - July 15 to July 18

• Session C - July 22 to July 25

• Session D - July 29 to August 1

** You can register online at www. gardencityrecreation.org (You must have a password to register online. If you do not have a password, you must prove residency first by visiting our Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave.).

We accept MasterCard, and Visa ONLY.

Magic Shows at the Village Playgrounds: Magic Beyond Imagination with Magic Robert McEntee

These shows are great for children of all ages, along with big kids, also known as “adults”! Don’t miss magical surprises which YOU will help create! Just bring your imagination!...

• Family Magic Show at Grove Park – Thursday, August 1, at 1 p.m.

Magic of Amore

Magic of Amore is a Long Island Parent Magazine winner of the Parents Choice Award for best children and family entertainer.

• Magic of Amore at Hemlock Park – Monday, August 12 at 6:15 p.m.

More exciting family entertainment!

Roller Skating Night!

Monday, July 15, at Community Park

Roll America (Kids on Wheels) is coming to the Roller Hockey Rink at Community Park! 6 to 9 p.m.

They will provide inline skates & full safety gear to fit all skaters, along with kid friendly music and sound system. Games and lots of fun!

• It is recommended to wear high socks for this event.

• You may bring your own skates, helmet and safety gear

Jester Jim Shows

Jester Jim is bringing his amaz-

ing juggling show to Grove Park on Monday, July 29, and to Edgemere Park on Friday, August 1. Don’t miss it! The shows begin at 6:15 p.m.

The Bubble Bus is Coming!

The Bubble Bus is Coming! Thursday, July 25, at Hemlock Park, Wednesday, August 7, at Tullamore Park, 6 – 8 p.m.

Wherever the Bubble Bus goes, happiness is sure to follow! The Bubble Bus is the world’s most sure-fire way of spreading joy and bubbles to people of all ages!

All events are for Village of Garden City residents.

The Best Secret in Town!

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

When: Monday through Friday beginning Monday, July 1, and ending Friday, August 16.

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.

Gazebo Concerts!

• Thursday, July 18 - Johnny Avino Performing Great Tunes of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin

• Thursday, July 25 - Jenna Esposito: Songs from the Great American Songbook

• Thursday, August 1Gazebo Favorites: The 1910 Fruitgum Company, “Simon Says” and More 60s Hits

• Thursday, August 8 - Blue Meanies: The Best of The Beatles and The Monkees

• Thursday, August 15 - Prime Time Country Band Playing the Best Country Hits

Varsity Field Hockey to host instructional clinic

The Garden City Varsity Field Hockey will hold an instructional clinic for girls in grades K–8.

Once again, the Garden City Varsity Field Hockey team is pleased to offer their annual instructional clinic for girls grades K–8. Come learn the game, meet the players, make new friends and have fun! This is a fundraising event for the Garden City Varsity Field Hockey team. Please bring your field hockey stick, mouth guard, protective eyewear, shin guards!

4:30–6 p.m. on the Garden City High School Turf Sunday, September 8, 2024, Sunday, September 15, 2024 Sunday, September 22, 2024, Sunday, September 29, 2024 Sunday, October 6, 2024, Sunday, October 20, 2024 Clinic Cost: $60 (checks only please)

Please make all checks payable to Garden City Field Hockey and drop or mail this completed form and payment to Jennifer O’Hanlon, 40 Russell Rd. Please share any medical issues or concerns as well.

Name:

Grade:

Address:

Email Address:

Parent Cell Phone Number: US Field Hockey #: US Field Hockey # Expiration Date: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-field-hockey/membership

(*If your daughter is enrolled in the LIFHA program, she will have a USA Field Hockey number.)

Softballapalooza 2024: A grand success

GCAA Softball recently concluded its season with the annual “Softball-a-Palooza” Tournament and Picnic at Garden City’s Community Park and Pavilion. This year’s event drew an impressive turnout of over 350 participants. The tournament, spanning five hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., included players from kindergarten through 12th grade.

This year marked a special moment as we opened and dedicated the memorial to the Softballapalooza OG: Tim Gewert.

The day was filled with spirited competition and enjoyment, starting with Kindergarten and first graders engaging in throwing, running, and batting Competitions. The 4th–5th grade teams battled it out in the thrilling 6th Annual “Garden City Pineapple Cup Tournament,” while the 2nd–3rd graders eagerly participated in their second Pineapple Cup Tournament event.

The success of this season’s ender can be attributed to the unwavering efforts of organizers, coaches, and parents who went above and beyond to ensure its resounding success. A special word of appreciation goes to Lauren Fitzpatrick and Mary Sievers, whose dedication to organizing Garden City Softball logistics, including uniforms, gear, and, most importantly, Softballapalooza, was truly commendable. Additional gratitude goes to our high

Ice cream and medals - a great combination!

school volunteer organizers Celia Hearon and college volunteer Amelia Dichiara, along with GCAA community lifetime leader John Dichiara. Further appreciation to Pellegrini’s for assembling and donating over 250 hot dogs.

Under the guidance of the Garden City Recreation Department, GCAA Softball has consistently provided special atten-

tion to all fields, ensuring that our softball teams have suitable facilities that meet their unique requirements, differing from traditional baseball fields. GCAA is appreciative of Garden City Recreation department members Camryn Casey, Andrew Hill, Sam Simone, and Paul Blake for their efforts in mobilizing and accommodating.

Looking ahead, GCAA Softball will continue its program through this fall, with registration opening in August for the 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U age brackets. All programs are scheduled to commence after Labor Day for “Fall Ball,” providing a fan-

tastic opportunity for young athletes to continue their softball journey.

For more information about GCAA Softball and its upcoming activities, please visit their website at: GCAA Softball.

It is worth mentioning that GCAA has been instrumental in organizing baseball in Garden City since 1955, with softball becoming a significant part of the organization shortly thereafter. The collective effort and passion for these sports have contributed immensely to the growth and success of athletics in the community.

A word from the coach.

Here comes lunch!

Fun with friends.

Ribbon cutting at Timothy Gewert Memorial Park

On Saturday, June 15, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Garden City Community Park to mark the inauguration of the Timothy Gewert Memorial Park. Marked by Japanese Zelkova trees and picnic tables spread across two areas, and accompanied by an engraved bronze plaque mounted on a large stone, the memorial represents a touching tribute to Tim, a lifelong resident of Garden City and veteran, who was known for his generous and gregarious personality, love of sports and community, and unwavering dedication to his family and friends. The ceremony drew a large crowd of over 100 people, which is a testament to the many lives that Tim touched.

The ribbon was cut by Tim's wife, Kerry, and his two daughters Megan and Keira, who initiated the project via a fundraiser last summer. Prior to the ribbon cutting, Kerry, Megan and Keira took the opportunity to share memories of Tim and to thank the many family, friends and volunteers who made the park possible. Thanks to the generosity of those who knew and loved Tim, full funding for the memorial was achieved, and Kerry, Megan and Keira worked alongside volunteers to assemble and complete the park in the days prior to the ribbon cutting. The Timothy Gewert Memorial Park will be enjoyed for many years to come as a wonderful addition to the community.

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New right field park.

Ribbon cutting crowd.

Volunteers working on the park.

Left field — before the work.

Keira, Kerry and Megan Gewert.

Ribbon cutting: Keira, Kerry and Megan Gewert.

New left field park.

Garden City 11U wins District Championship

The 11U Garden City Little League team captured the District 29 Championship with a 9-4 win over Franklin Square on July 3. The win marked the boys fourth consecutive win against zero losses defeating Garden City South, New Hyde Park and two victories over Franklin Square.

The entire team participated in team’s offensive success with clutch hits and aggressive base running. Jackson Michalak and Greyson Lang led the team with 9 hits a piece across the four games. Costa Valerakis and Jack Williams were busy on the base paths scoring 7 runs each and Will Hoffmann led the team with 9 RBIs. Henry Callow drove in crucial runs in the team’s opening win against Garden City South while Emmett Debrich, Michael Callow and Luke Ianni helped break the game open in the team’s second win over New Hyde Park. Key hits from Blake Brunner and Kayden Roe propelled the team in their first win over Franklin Square. In the Championship game multiple hits and runs scored from Michael Rendino and Eamon Harrington helped put Garden City in a position for victory.

The team received tremendous pitching and defense throughout the four games, surrendering just five runs in total. Jackson Michalak yielded just one hit in eight innings pitched on his way to earning two wins. Will Hoffmann also picked up

two victories with Greyson Lang earning a multi-inning save in the Championship game. Luke Ianni, Blake Brunner and Jack Williams all contributed with scoreless relief appearances.

Outfielders Costa Valerakis and Kayden Roe along with infielders Henry Callow, Emmett Debrich and Blake Brunner each had spectacular plays during the four

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games to end any threats from the opposition and help secure the victories.

The team has dedicated a great deal of time to practices and games, and has worked hard to achieve these successes. They have come together as a group, along with their coaches Jonathan Debrich, Michael Harrington, Mike Rendino and

James Michalak, have been able to work towards this common goal.

The team moves onto the Sectional Tournament the weekenad of July 12. Please come out and support the team as they hope to continue their strong play and success.

GC Recreation and Parks

Dance Conservatory Schedule

For planning purposes onlyRegistration will held in September.

Monday:

12:15 – 1:10: Creative Combo for Ages

3.5-5 Years Old

4:00 – 4:55: Jazz/Lyrical for Grades 2nd & 3rd

5:00 – 5:55: Jazz/Lyrical for Grades 4th & 5th

7:00 – 7:55: Jazz/Lyrical for Grades 6th and Up

Tuesday:

4:00 – 4:55: Ballet/Tap for Grades K & 1st

5:00 – 5:55: Jazz/Hip Hop for Grades 2nd & 3rd

6:00 – 6:55: Jazz/Hip Hop for Grades 4th & 5th

8:00 – 8:55: Adult Dance Combo

Wednesday: 4:00 – 4:55: Ballet/Tap for Grades K & 1st

6:00 – 6:55: Jazz/Hip Hop for Grades 6th & Up

8:00 – 8:55: Ballet/Lyrical for Grades

6th & Up

Thursday: 4:00 – 4:55: Ballet for Grades 2nd & 3rd

5:00 – 5:55: Lyrical for Grades 4th and 5th 7:00 – 7:55: Jazz for Grades 6th and Up

Friday:

12:15 – 1:10: Creative Combo for Ages

3.5-5 Years Old

2:00 – 2:55: Creative Combo for Ages

3.5-5 Years Old

4:00 – 4:55: Ballet/Hip Hop for Grades K & 1st

5:00 – 5:55: Ballet/Tap for Grades 4th and 5th

6:00 – 6:55: Jazz/Hip Hop for Grades 2nd & 3rd

Saturday: 10:00 – 10:55: Ballet/Hip Hop for Grades K & 1st

11:00 – 11:55: Creative Combo for Ages 3.5 – 5 Years Old

2:00 – 2:55: Tap for Grades 6th and Up 3:00 – 3:55: High School Jazz

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The 11U Garden City Little League team.

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