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Garden City’s ‘A’ Swim Team has had a strong start to its 2022 season, winning its first three meets. That brought its winning streak to 30 meets since 2014. See page 46.
Village considers stop sign placement BY RIKKI MASSAND The Village of Garden City Traffic Commission will next convene on Thursday night, September 15. But concerns over cars speeding in Garden City will not be taking a summer break. Last month Village Trustee Charles Kelly, chair of the Traffic Commission, announced that items are being considered for traffic calming measures, as well as plans to review several active requests that arrived at the
Commission. In June the Traffic Commission considered a petition for eastbound/westbound stop signs to be added to the East intersection of Mulberry Avenue at Maxwell Road – creating an all-way stop intersection. At present, the intersection just has north and south side stop signs. Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson said on Thursday, May 26 a speed survey was taken of the intersection – with 299 vehicles present, between 7
a.m. and 7 p.m. with roughly 25 per hour. The average vehicle speed was 24 miles per hour. The 85th percentile speed was just 27 miles per hour. The GCPD reviewed five years of accident data, and there were almost no accidents between 2017 and May 23, 2022, except one that happened in 2021. Commissioner Jackson said his department also considered accident data for Mulberry Avenue and See page 44
The midsummer Village Board of Trustees meeting could leave Garden City with a changing of the guard for its official legal counsel. At its July 21st meeting, the Board was to consider replacing former mayor Peter Bee’s law firm, Bee, Ready, Fishbein, Hatter & Donovan with the previous village attorneys: Cullen & Dykman, LLP, as municipal counsel. Gary Fishberg, a partner at Cullen & Dykman, was expected to be named as Village Counsel. Fishberg said he first began working on village matters alongside Loring Hubbell
in 1971 when Fishberg first joined Cullen & Dykman. He served as Village Counsel from 1976 through 2014. The July 21 agenda stated several key legal firm appointments that were up for board votes: a period of enacting the change for village counsel, between this week (the week of Monday, July 18) and the next Village of Garden City reorganization meeting, which is set for April 3, 2023. According to the Board’s agenda, if approved as the Village’s municipal attorneys, Cullen & Dykman was to be paid a retainer of $24,575 per month for up to 1,000 hours of See page 44
Time running out to qualify for amnesty The Village of Garden City’s amnesty period for legalizing home improvements that were performed without permits will be expiring on July 30th. After that date, homeowners will be charged a legalization fee of three times the regular permit fee in order to legalize work previously done. In February 2022, the Board
of Trustees authorized a an amnesty period to allow homeowners to apply to legalize work without paying the extra fee. According to the Village, residents can start the permit paperwork at the Village Building Department by July 30th and then gather necessary documents needed in order to qualify for the amnesty.
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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER
Wanted: St. Paul’s Ideas
In our letters column this week we feature a couple of interesting points of view about St. Paul’s. One writer urges preservation because it is part of the essence of Garden City. The other suggests a novel solution of keeping the facade of the building and creating a glass domed structure behind it. The St. Paul’s Committee has said it welcomes all ideas, as do our letters pages. If you have a creative suggestion for St. Paul’s we’d love to hear it. The Board of Trustees has committed to holding a referendum in the fall to decide the fate of the building. One way or another the question of St. Paul’s will be decided. n
A reader contacted us this week to
say that he had some copies of our paper from several decades ago, and offered them to us. As it happens, the hundredth anniversary of the GC News will be taking place next year (September 2023) and we have already commissioned a young historian to dig through the Library’s archives to help us write a history of the paper. Most of the images we can get are from the Library’s microfilm collection, which can be blurry, so if any other readers have historic copies of the paper they would like to lend us we would be more than happy to receive them. Please email editor@gcnews.com if you have materials.
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Once lost, cannot be regained
To the Editor: Got to thinking the other day about the arguments being offered for and against the preservation or destruction of St. Pauls. The basic points being made are “Keep it because it represents what could be called the intangible essence of what Garden City is and that it reflects a special Community outlook on what is important in living a ‘good life.’ ” It also immerses our children in values that they cannot form at Costco. There is no doubt that St. Paul’s will cost money to maintain. The question is what do we gain from its preservation? Certainly nothing financial to be sure. The argument to save it must rest on our view of what it is that pulls us and holds us here. Oscar Wilde’s comment for those of us whose theory of value rests solely on cost seems interesting here. His pithy comment refers to “They who know the price of everything and the value of nothing.” In a community such as ours, there should be a majority of our people who realize that there are vital issues which transcend money alone and once lost can never be regained. We owe a debt of gratitude to those in the past who did see the value of preserving ancient Greece, Rome,Venice, to name but a few. Given some of the arguments I see being made today, most of these sites would have been bulldozed to make way for malls, Walmarts, or Costcos. We would attempt to rebuild an HO scale Venice in a hotel lobby. Remember, once it’s down, most of us will realize what we have lost. Richard Dolan
Keep it simple, save the facade
To the Editor: I had the honor of attending a meeting of the St. Paul’s Programmatic Uses and Communications Committee on July 12th, at the Historical Society. Never have I met a more dedicated or knowledgeable group regarding this building.
The Chairperson, Frank McDonough, and many of its members have been involved with St. Paul’s for decades. However, I’d like to suggest a path that might possibly give the residents a better choice in the upcoming referendum as to the “development” option. As we approach the referendum on St. Paul’s that will take place in November, I’d like to refresh residents, and especially members of the St. Paul’s Committee, on a couple of points. First, each member of the current Board of Trustees ran on, and I believe is fully committed to a binary referendum. A referendum/opinion poll like one in 2008, with three choices (tear down, mothball, develop), gave less than clear results. The present Board of Trustees as candidates have each committed to a decisive referendum, meaning a clear two-part referendum. If the residents vote to tear it down, they are obligated to tear it down. If the vote is to develop, they are obligated to develop. Anything short of that is unacceptable. Secondly, the argument that “St. Paul’s must be saved” because it is the “Center of GC” does not hold water. It has to serve a purpose and fill a need. Few in the Village today have an emotional attachment to what is inside the building. Few have climbed its staircases or seen the Tiffany windows first hand. Fewer still have been in the basement to see the garbage filled pool or taken service in the Chapel. The residents are not attached to the interior of St. Paul’s as the St. Paul’s Committee and Historical Society members might be, but the façade that makes us feel at home and connects us all to the Founders of our Village. As one Trustee pointed out, “visual anchors” are important to a village. Garden City has few if any left with the tear down of the old Garden City Hotel and the dwindling number of Apostle homes still unprotected by code. The process of the St. Paul’s Programmatic Uses Group is using, trying to total the demand for individual See page 41
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Resident Charles Murphy was recently recognized for his many years of devoted service and valuable contributions as a Library Trustee between 2014-2021. Mr. Murphy was presented with a plaque at the July 11 Library Board meeting. Library Board Chairman J. Randolph Colahan, Vice Chairman Peter D’Antonio, Board Trustees Lola Nouryan and Germaine Greco, Library Director Marianne Malagon, Assistant Director Ralph Guiteau and Village Board Trustee Lawrence Marciano, Jr. were all in attendance. "We thank Charlie for his years of service and dedication to the Board. We relied on his commitment, experience and wisdom through changing times (including COVID, security matters, building projects, facility needs and concepts of the Children’s Renovation Project). His guidance has helped the Library better serve the patrons of our Village. We miss his soft-spoken but firm opinions and humor at our meetings,” Chairman Colahan said.
Outgoing Library Trustee Charles Murphy was presented with a plaque at the July 11 Library Board meeting. Library Board Chairman J. Randolph Colahan, Vice Chairman Peter D’Antonio, Board Trustees Lola Nouryan and Germaine Greco, Library Director Marianne Malagon, Assistant Director Ralph Guiteau and Village Board Trustee Lawrence Marciano, Jr. were all in attendance.
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3 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath single floor luxurious Wyndham West with stunning panoramic views $1,999,000
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Open House Saturday, July 23rd 2:304:30pm, 668 6th Place, Garden City South 3 br, 2 full bath completely updated cape cod style home in GCS with modern updates & picturesque yard & low taxes $749,000
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New Listing 64 Cambridge Avenue Weekend Open Houses Friday, July 22nd 3-6pm & Sunday, July 24th 11am–2pm
This beautifully renovated Western Section Colonial combines fresh and current finishes with open concept living. The main level has been modernized and reconfigured to allow for excellent flow and sun-drenched spaces. A new Eat in Kitchen features all wood white shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. The welcoming Living Room and adjoining Dining Room showcase a new fireplace, mantle, and surround. The second floor has 3 bedrooms, a full bath and a walk up staircase to 3rd floor bonus space. A new Powder Room, a newly refinished Basement, gas heat, 200 amp electrical service, and in-ground sprinklers add to the appeal of this move-in ready home!
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Picture perfect in every way! Elegant Tudor home offering 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a detached two-car garage is nestled on a beautifully landscaped 60x125 lot in the heart of the Estates section. Distinctive features include: Rich hardwood floors, a stylish chef’s kitchen, exquisite crown molding and wainscoting, a finished walk-up 3rd floor and a finished basement with full bathroom, and secluded back yard patio oasis perfect for entertaining with a built-in BBQ, counters and pergola with covering to escape the heat or rain! Situated mid-block with excellent proximity to schools, park and train, this charming home may be the one you have been waiting for! Offered at $1,699,000
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New Listing 114 Lee Road First Open Houses Friday, July 22nd Twilight 5-7pm & Saturday, July 23rd 12-2pm
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Jim DiGregorio in his garden. BY GARY SIMEONE The expression ripe for the picking really rings true at longtime Village resident Jim DiGregorio’s home. The Prescott Street homeowner has an eighty-foot garden in his backyard that might be the envy of the whole neighborhood. “I have been working on tilling the soil and expanding the garden since I moved to the Village in 1982,” said DiGregrio. “It started out as a small 8x8 patch of dirt with a few tomatoes and peppers to a large area capable of growing zucchinis, eggplants, escarole, broccoli rabe, asparagus and English cucumbers. I can grow up to twenty-five different vegetables in any given year.” The seventy five year-old DiGregorio said he has been into gardening since he was younger man living in the Ozone Park neighborhood of Queens. “At that time in the early 1970s living in Queens, I had a much larger property where I was able to grow things like a Lakota squash, which is a brilliantly colored pear-shaped winter squash,” said DiGregorio. “I was really able to
hone my gardening skills back then and it’s grown into a lifelong passion of mine.” DiGregorio’s garden is a hit with his neighbors and even his grandchildren, who love picking the tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers straight from the vine. “I have my granddaughters who love spending time out there and even my neighbors and their kids, who come over frequently to pick out any vegetables they like, within reason of course.” He said that he also has donated vegetables from his garden to various food banks in the past. DiGregorio said that he’s totally organic, using his kitchen waste as compost and chicken manure fertilizer to help boost the soil. “I don’t use any pesticides or things of that nature and I’ve rarely had issues with bugs or other pests. The only issue I’ve encountered is raccoons and possums digging up the compost holes.” DiGregorio is a retired math teacher who worked for the NYC Department of Education. He now considers himself a full-time gardener.
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Garden City Real Estate Market Information 54 Saint James S. Street
RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN GARDEN CITY
Date: 07/20/2022 Sold price: $1,565,000 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath Style: Colonial Lot size: .17 acre Total taxes: $23,842 MLS number: 3398425 The Seller’s Team: Maribeth Quinn Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates The Buyer’s Team: Laura Carroll, Compass Greater NY LLC
The information about the homes and the photos were obtained through the Multiple Listing Services of Long Island. The homes presented were selected based solely on the fact that they were recently sold.
Mortgage Rates this week from www.nerdwallet.com
Loan Term 30-year fixed 15-year fixed 5/1 ARM
Interest Rate 5.448% 4.537% 4.930%
APR 5.532% 4.699% 4.404%
Long Island Sales Data From One Key MLS Month
June-2022 May-2022 Apr-2022 Mar-2022 Feb-2022 Jan-2021 Dec-2021 Oct-2021
Nassau County Median Sale Price Current Year Prior Year
$720,000 $689,444 $668,000 $650,000 $650,000 $650,000 $645,000 $650,000
$644,000 $635,000 $630,000 $600,000 $599,000 $601,000 $605,000 $588,000
% Change
11.8 8.6 6.0 8.3 8.5 8.2 6.6 10.5
Elegant white brick french colonial situated on a 75x150 lot with tons of privacy. You are welcomed into the home by a beautiful foyer that leads to a living room with wood burning fireplace. Formal dining room, new white kitchen and den complete the first floor. The second floor has a master suite with new bath plus three additional bedrooms and hall bath. Beautiful details throughout.
75 Russell Road
127 Lefferts Road
Date: 07/19/2022 Sold price: $990,000 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath Style: Split level Lot size: .14 acre Total taxes: $16,560 MLS number: 3397807 The Seller’s Team: Stephen and Laura Baymack, Compass Greater NY The Buyer’s Team: Stephen and Laura Baymack, Compass Greater NY
This beautiful split style home features a spacious sun-drenched living room that flows into the dining room and the sizable eat-in kitchen. The second floor features a primary bedroom suite and 2 additional bedrooms that are serviced by a full hall bathroom. The lower level boasts a sizable family room with a powder room and access to the 2 car garage and sliders to the backyard paver patio. The basement offers a recreation area, an office, laundry, and an abundant amount of storage space. The professionally landscaped grounds with the private backyard setting are perfect for entertaining. The house is proximate to the park, school, shopping, and the Long Island Railroad station. The location and condition make this the perfect place to call home!
Date: 07/19/2022 Sold Price: $915,000 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths Style: Ranch Lot size: .17 acre Total taxes: $18,095 MLS number: 3402795 The Seller’s Team: Maureen Lagarde, Compass Greater NY The Buyer’s Team: Adrienne McDougal, Compass Greater NY
Beautiful ranch. Three Spacious bedrooms. Three Bathrooms. Living room and Dining room combo. EIK. Basement with storage office, utilities and bathroom. Sprawling backyard, patio and covered porch. Close to Bus, Close to Park, Close to Railroad, Close to School, Close to Shops, Near Public Transportation
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Southampton | 112 Wooleys Drive | $6,499,000 4 BR, 5 BA | Web# 3401385 Rosemary Bruno: M 516.383.9922
Call for Details | Garden City | $1,849,000 4 BR, 2 BA, 1 Half BA | Web# 3410922
Garden City | 107 Huntington Road | $1,259,000 3 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3401371
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Garden City | 46 Claydon Road | $6,500/monthly rent 4 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3405705
Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $1,375,000 4 BR, 2 BA, 1 Half BA | Web# 3380532 Norma Quigley: M 516.236.7996
Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $978,000 4 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3385039 Maryann Milovcic: M 347.724.2873 John Corrigan: M 516.361.9634
Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $910,000 3 BR, 2 BA, 1 Half BA | Web# 3383189 Dana Eaton: M 516.458.7302 Jill Palmeri: M 516.375.2631
Sold | Garden City South | Sold Price: $807,000 3 BR, 1 BA, 1 Half BA | Web# 3362417 Laura Mulligan: M 516.729.6885 Norma Quigley: M 516.236.7996
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FOR SALE BY OWNER 128 Wetherill Rd., Garden City
This beautiful Garden City ranch located on a half an acre (225 x 196) sits on a rare corner lot with unobstructed views. You have one of the few Garden City green spaces across the street (Triangle Park). Enjoy this green space for your children to play all day as we did years ago. The home is located in the Eastern Property section which is a highly desired part of town. This home has 5 bedrooms with 3 full bathrooms and a finished basement. It has a two-car garage, central a/c, irrigation system, cedar closet, walk-in closet, fireplace, central alarm system and hardwood floors. $2,400,000.
First time ever blood donor and former GCHS student Kealan Mullally. The Bobby Menges Memorial Blood Drive will be held at the Roosevelt Field Mall on Wednesday, August 10, from 12:30–6:30 p.m. The drive will be set up in the North Court area, on the main level near Dick’s Sporting Goods. The Memorial Blood Drive is a project of I’m Not Done Yet, the foundation founded by the Menges family in memory of 2015 GCHS graduate and lifelong resident of Garden City Bobby Menges, who died of cancer in 2017 at the age of 19. I’m Not Done Yet raises funds to support programs throughout the country focusing on adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients and survivors. The August 10th blood drive will be the second in a series of many to support a year-long National Memorial Blood Drive, hosted in partnership between I’m Not Done Yet and the American Red Cross, and will mark the 5th anniversary of Bobby’s death.
To make an appointment, scan the QR code, or visit www.imnotdoneyetfoundation.org
This property is BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! Call Matthew Stenzel at 516-741-1200. There also is a possibility of purchasing of one of the largest lots in the area. Let me know, as this contingent property could be for sale, and I will try and work some magic.
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The A.T. Stewart Consignment Shop has a collection of cute slippers for the little ones in your life! BY MELISSA JAEGER Calling all babies! Need a baby gift? Do we have a cute selection of items for you?! Whether it’s summer or winter, babies can always use an adorable hat and/or slippers (hand-made by women artisans). For the baby on the go, we have insulated bowls with covers to keep baby’s food warm or cold. If you just want cuddly, we have Bearington Bear cats, dogs, frogs, bears – and even sloths. Not to worry, we haven’t forgotten about our furry babies. For them we have dog bandanas, insulated travel bowls to keep your animal’s food and water cool, doggie egg molds, and “I Love My Cat (or Dog)” Mugs and bowls. Our summer hours? Our Wednesday late night shopping hours will be suspended after the Wine Tasting and will resume in September. Also, for the month of August only, we will be closed on Saturdays (Aug. 6th, 13th, 20st, and 27th). By overwhelming demand, we remain open on Mondays!! And, for those of you who work, we continue to stay open late on Wednesdays until 6:00 p.m., through the end of July. It’s a great chance to shop in peace and quiet. We get newly consigned merchandise almost every day! And we
sell new merchandise – especially gift items – bought through the NY Gift Show. Therefore, I prefer to think of our shop as a Gift and Resale Shop. If you can’t make it in right away, please shop online at www.atstewartexchange.org and pick up your purchases at the Exchange. We also post photos on the AT Stewart Exchange Facebook and Instagram pages. Unfamiliar with the Exchange Consignment Shop? We are housed in The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) Museum on 109 Eleventh Street (in the basement of the building). All the proceeds from the Shop sales directly benefit TGCHS. In addition to our best sellers – jewelry (costume and fine), lamps, mirrors, and crystal (Waterford, Baccarat, Tiffany) -- we take/accept silver, pocketbooks, china, furniture, artwork, and collectibles. All items are in new or nearly new condition. We accept consignments Wednesday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. by appointment ONLY. This is done to safeguard customers, consignors and volunteers. Having appointments helps to keep down the numbers of people in the Shop and reduces wait-times to consign. Please call (516) 746-8900 to set up an appointment. Unsure if your items are appropriate to consign? Email photos to store@ atstewartexchange.org and be sure to include sizing info. You will generally receive a response the same day. Remember: all the profits from the Consignment Shop support the maintenance and upkeep of TGCHS Museum. Thanks to your generous support, work on the outside of the Museum continues. The shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street. Shop Hours: Mon - Fri: 10–4 p.m., Wed: 10–6 p.m., Sat: Noon–4 p.m. For more information, please call (516) 746-8900.
CARTERET PLACE PRIMEST LOCATION IN GARDEN CITY
Beautiful Estate Home on the “Hill”, the most sought after location in Garden City. This unique, timeless architectural masterpiece featuring 13,500 square feet of elegant but practical interior living space features 8 bedrooms, 7 full and two half bathrooms. Large master suite with a classic wood burning fireplace, Jacuzzi, steam shower and enclosed bar with copper sink, refrigerator, wine racks and 18 by 15 foot walk-in dressing room/closet system The seven zone central air conditioning system and the unique three boiler energy efficient gas heating system creates interior comfort for every season of the year. A full size generator provides power to the entire home in an electrical outage. The basement, with 9’6” ceilings, has endless possibilities. This residence has all the amenities and more that one would expect in an estate home. In a neighborhood known for its superb traditional architecture and scenic landscaping, the curb appeal of this home is second to none. The home presents a 140 lineal foot wraparound porch (140’ by 15’) to entertain or sit in privacy and enjoy the private, quiet surroundings. Purchaser can modify the landscaping and return it to its North entry, creating a view of the beautiful golf course and the spacious 100’ by 250’ backyard. The three car heated garage adds additional comfort and convenience.
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Laura Baymack Lic. RE Salesperson Baymack Team M: 516.537.3050
Stephen Baymack Lic. Assoc. RE Broker Baymack Team M: 516.216.0244
Laura Carroll Lic. RE Salesperson Laura Carroll Team M: 917.370.5354
Chelsea Costello Lic. RE Salesperson Laura Carroll Team M: 516.509.7961
Pete Diaz Lic. RE Salesperson Licensed as Pedro Diaz M: 516.642.9881
Kerry Flynn Lic. RE Salesperson Laura Carroll Team M: 914.772.6169
Mairead Garry Lic. RE Salesperson McCooey Olivieri Team M: 516.375.8434
Susan Gillin Lic. RE Salesperson Jen Sullivan Team M: 516.655.5662
Lauren Grima Lic. RE Salesperson M: 917.642.5036
Christina Hirschfield Lic. RE Salesperson Laura Carroll Team M: 516.805.0703
Maeve Kilgo Lic. RE Salesperson McCooey Olivieri Team M: 917.576.9928
Maureen Lagarde Lic. RE Salesperson M: 516.850.7812
Patrick McCooey Lic. Assoc. RE Broker McCooey Olivieri Team M: 516.236.4287
Adrienne McDougal Lic. RE Salesperson Laura Carroll Team M: 516.662.3872
Athena Menoudakos Lic. RE Salesperson M: 516.316.4955
Michael Meule Lic. RE Salesperson Michael Meule Team M: 516.713.8177
Danielle Nero Lic. RE Salesperson Laura Carroll Team M: 516.205.6501
Alexander Olivieri Lic. RE Salesperson McCooey Olivieri Team M: 516.306.7738
Alexandra Parisi Lic. Assoc. RE Broker M: 516.427.6878
Jennifer Sullivan Lic. RE Salesperson Jen Sullivan Team M: 516.361.7190
Colin Stewart Lic. RE Salesperson Laura Carroll Team M: 917.405.9280
Salvatore Sica Lic. Assoc. RE Broker The Sica Team M: 347.922.8947
Julie Whicher Lic. RE Salesperson Laura Carroll Team M: 516.698.3975
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182 Seventh Street Garden City, NY 11530
All professionals above are real estate licensees affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws.
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Now the #1 brokerage in the United States.* Reach out to connect to a Garden City agent.
107 5th Street, Garden City 6 BD | 6 BA | 2 HB | $4,495,000 Laura Carroll | M: 917.370.5354
88 2nd Street, Garden City 6 BD | 5 BA | 1 HB | $3,599,000 Stephen & Laura Baymack M: 516.216.0244
100 Hilton Avenue, PH 1, Garden City 3 BD | 3 BA | $2,880,000 Maureen Lagarde | M: 516.850.7812
104 10th Street, Garden City 4 BD | 3 BA | 1 HB | $2,450,000 Laura Carroll | M: 917.370.5354 Danielle Nero | M: 516.205.6501
124 Stratford Avenue, Garden City 7 BD | 3 BA | 1 HB | $1,995,000 Stephen & Laura Baymack M: 516.216.0244
4 Birch Lane, Garden City 4 BD | 2 BA | 1 HB | $1,298,000 Athena Menoudakos | M: 516.316.4955
22 Franklin Court, Garden City 4 BD | 1 BA | 1 HB | $1,149,000 Adrienne McDougal | M: 516.662.3872
125 Stewart Avenue, Garden City 5 BD | 3 BA | $1,125,000 Stephen & Laura Baymack M: 516.216.0244
56 Westbury Road, Garden City 3 BD | 1 BA | 1 HB | $938,000 Pete Diaz | M: 516.642.9881 Frank Morabito | M: 917.207.7782
206 Wetherill Road, Garden City 5 BD | 2 BA | 2 HB | $928,000 Maureen Lagarde | M: 516.850.7812
6 Pell Terrace, Garden City 4 BD | 2 BA | 1 HB | $899,000 Athena Menoudakos | M: 516.316.4955
109 15th Street, H2, Garden City 2 BD | 1 BA | $390,000 Julie Whicher | M: 516.698.3975
UNDER CONTRACT
127 15th Street, E2, Garden City 1 BD | 1 BA | $350,000 Stephen & Laura Baymack M: 516.216.0244
61 Transverse Road, Garden City 4 BD | 2 BA | 1 HB | $1,749,000 Jennifer Sullivan | M: 516.361.7190
UNDER CONTRACT
82 Pell Terrace, Garden City 4 BD | 2 BA | 1 HB | $989,000 Stephen & Laura Baymack M: 516.216.0244
UNDER CONTRACT
360 Stewart Avenue, 2B, Garden City 2 BD | 1 BA | $499,000 Laura Carroll | M: 917.370.5354 Adrienne McDougal | M: 516.662.3872
All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage. *Source: 2021 Closed Sales Volume, U.S., RealTrends 500.
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Local businesswoman to lead class on home organization
Diligence. Professionalism. Integrity. No matter what your real estate needs may be, Maureen Lagarde is here to help. Your professional consultation is just one phone call away.
Maureen Lagarde Licensed Real Estate Salesperson maureen.lagarde@compass.com M: 516.850.7812 Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.
Take advantage of a sizzling summer market.
Tina O’Keefe, a member of the Mineola Garden City Rotary Club, will be teaching at The Over 50 Fair, scheduled to be held at the Melville Marriott on Sunday, September 18. Tina, who is the founder of Stow and Behold professional organizing service, will be leading a class on “Organizing Your Entire Home Room by Room.” Tina will review overall techniques for overcoming procrastination, as well as delving into tips and tricks by room in the home, making recommendations on what questions to ask yourself to make the right organizing choices. This year’s event, its “lucky” 13th annual, from 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m., will offer Baby Boomers, seniors and more opportunities to meet with exhibitors and attend classes geared toward them. The Over 50 Fair annually entertains and educates hundreds of Long Islanders. Tickets are $5, which includes all classes, exhibits, singles lounge, photo booth, health screenings, and more. Those who purchase tickets online at www.Over50Fair.com will receive a special raffle ticket at the event for great prizes. Tickets are also available at the door for $7, and it is free for veterans to attend with ID. This year’s event sponsors include Senior Health Plan Specialists,
Tina O’Keefe Acupuncture Wellness Services, InWealth Management, Blank Slate Media, Garden City News, Herald Community Newspapers, and 516Ads. com/631Ads.com. For more information about this and future events, visit www. Over50Fair.com.
Forum for caregivers of cancer patients
As the market moves, move with Garden City’s market maker. Reach out today for a free analysis of your home value. Scan for more info:
Laura Carroll Licensed Real Estate Salesperson laura.carroll@compass.com M: 917.370.5354 | O: 516.408.2231 Laura Carroll is a licensed real estate salesperson affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws.
The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Program is hosting a forum for caregivers of cancer patients on Tuesday, August 2, from noon to 1 p.m. The forum, “An Intimate Chat on the Caregiver Journey.” will be held both in person at Adelphi University in the University Center Meeting Room (#113/114) in Garden City and on Zoom. Panelist Adriana Valencia will discuss her role providing support as
a social worker and program volunteer Gerry Lennon will talk about his experience as a caregiver to a loved one. The panel is moderated by social worker Nina Foley, the program’s volunteer and hotline coordinator. Light refreshments will be available to in-person participants. This event is free; however participants must register online. For more information, please call 516.877.4325. To register: https://bit.ly/3xMZ2gH
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With its 75th anniversary school year weeks away, The Waldorf School of Garden City has announced open registration for the Sweet Peas early childhood program for two-year-olds. The new year-long program is an ode to the joy of being a toddler. The cozy morning will begin with outdoor play in our beautiful garden and then transition into our homelike classroom. The safe, consistent, and joyful rhythm of the day has a balance of freedom and structure that will help the two-yearold child blossom into a bright and capable three-year-old. During our year together, they will cross the threshold into the world of speech and language, enabling them to open the door to the
social world. Healthy movement is the foundation of healthy speech. Ample time will be given for self-initiated movement that will strengthen the child for future academic success and independence. Parents and caregivers will be able to stay close by and enjoy a cup of tea in the school lobby to ensure a smooth and gentle transition to being dropped off at school. Parents can also join the weekly Parenting Support Zoom. Parent evenings will center on two and three-year old child development. For more information or to register, please visit https://www.waldorfgarden.org/sweet-peas-program/ or email admissions@waldorfgarden.org
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The Laura Carroll Team welcomes Lauren Canner! After a rewarding career in education, Lauren decided to switch gears and pursue her passion—real estate. A Long Island native who actively participates in her local community, Lauren is intimately familiar with all the amenities and services our area has to offer. As a mother of three young children, and one of three herself, Lauren’s core value is family, and she treats her clients as such. She will work tirelessly to make your dreams of homeownership come true. Lauren Canner Licensed Real Estate Salesperson The Laura Carroll Team M: 516.650.7474 | O: 516.408.2231 lauren.canner@compass.com The Laura Carroll Team is a team of real estate agents affi liated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws.
Pete Diaz Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Licensed as Pedro Diaz peter.diaz@compass.com M: 516.642.9881 Pedro Diaz is a licensed RE salesperson with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. 182 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY 11530.
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THE VIEW FROM HERE
Whither President Biden? BY BOB MORGAN, JR.
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To put it mildly, this is a difficult stretch for President Joe Biden. As Mr.Biden's low approval ratings reflect, our country is beset by a series of problems, most of which have gotten much worse since January 20, 2021. Inflation is over 8%, food and gasoline prices are very high, crime rates are elevated, immigration is largely out of control and stock prices (and 401(k) balances) are now declining. You can say that the Covid situation has gotten better, largely on account of the successful rollout under Mr. Biden of vaccines developed under his predecessor, but it is also true that many people have now simply decided that the pandemic is basically over. Globally, Mr. Biden presided over a disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan and we are supporting a war in the Ukraine whose outcome is very much uncertain. After sharply criticizing fossil fuel production, the administration is now begging the Saudi Arabia leadership to pump more oil. Mr. Biden has been mostly unsuccessful in promoting major new initiatives. While he was initially able to get a large new Covid relief measure passed, and he got bipartisan support for an infrastructure program, the rest of his program has fizzled; his huge Build Back Better economic, environmental and tax legislation has stalled in the Senate (even after being pared down), as have initiatives on gun control, voting rights and abortion. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has struck down a number of Mr. Biden's efforts to effect major change by administrative regulation. Of course, compounding Mr. Biden's problems are increasingly voiced concerns about the ability of Mr. Biden, who is now 79, to handle the rigors of the Presidency. To be sure, you can find a number of examples of Presidents who were down on their political luck in the second and third year of their first term, but who were able to turn things around and win re-election. But if I were advising President Biden, I would suggest that he focus on current political realities and on what got him elected.
The single biggest reason that Mr. Biden won over former President Trump is that people had seen enough of Mr. Trump. There were too many contentious tweets and speeches and far too much polarization. While the condition of the economy was pretty good under Mr. Trump, which might normally have led to his re-election, he was perceived as the wrong leader to deal with Covid -- too much braggadocio and false optimism and too little empathy. In contrast, Mr. Biden ran a scripted minimal campaign, with few appearances and at least a vaguely centrist message. Many of Mr. Biden's swing supporters simply wanted more normal times, and a less volatile leader, and were not looking for sweeping change. In the end, Mr. Biden won the popular vote and prevailed in the electoral college by winning in a few swing states. Importantly, however, Republicans won seats in the House and voters elected an evenly divided Senate. Team Biden should have recognized two things. First, Mr. Biden did not have an electoral mandate for much beyond improving the tone in the White House and maybe handling Covid better. Second, it would be next to impossible to make sweeping legislative or governmental changes with razor thin House majorities, an evenly divided Senate that includes Joe Manchin and the filibuster rule in effect and a conservative majority in the Supreme Court. However, rather than making the effort, as Bill Clinton did on a number of subjects like welfare reform and balancing the budget, to work with Republicans and reach compromises, Mr. Biden has attempted to pass, over unanimous Republican opposition, sweeping (and probably inflationary) economic legislation and other proposals (like federalizing voting or abortion law) that are absolute nonstarters for GOP members. I believe that Mr. Biden’s best course would be to tack to the center, try to find some common ground with Republicans and conduct a centrist presidency similar to what many voters in 2020 thought they were getting.
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Contact us to see what we can do for you Patricia Aprigliano CNE, ABR
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Patricia O’Grady
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THIS WEEK AT ROTARY Founder of Faith Mission Charity Reports
Mary Joesten, Faith Mission founder and board member (left), guest speaker, with Frank Ales, a member of the Faith Mission Board of Directors with Meg Morgan Norris, Club president.
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Mineola-Garden City Rotary welcomed Mary Joesten, founder of Faith Mission as guest speaker at its lunch meeting at Calogero’s on July 12. Rotary had become aware of this extraordinary organization whose mission is to provide food necessities and gently used or new clothing for Mineola residents in in need and their families. A charitable 501 (C) (3) all-volunteer organization, Faith Mission was founded by Mary Joesten and her late husband in the late 1960s. Faith Mission was born out of the Joesten’s concern for those less fortunate. Functioning in incredible space at the Lutheran Church of our Savior, 132 Jefferson Street in Mineola, are dedicated volunteers who create more than 250 boxes of nonperishable food each week. Recipients from Mineola, mostly immigrants, depend on this vital resource. Desperately needed are food items such as cereal, mac & cheese, rice, beans, canned tuna and meat. Devoted volunteers (some from nearby schools) sort and box Items for distribution to appreciative recipients on Saturday mornings between 9 and 11 p.m. Donations are welcome and may be brought to the Lutheran Church on Thursdays (preferably) and Saturday mornings between 9 and 11 a.m. Due to the COVID pandemic, recipients of the food boxes line up on the sidewalk – stretching around the block from the church and are handed the boxes boxes at the door. Faith Mission also provides clothing and accessories and items for children such as school supplies and toys. Mary Joesten said that of particular need are coats and jackets in large sizes (2X,3X) which often need to be purchased through kind donations from friends and family. Due to need, Faith Mission must find a new location in which to operate. They need to find a facility which
can provide about 2,000 square feet in which to function. Mary says Faith Mission hopes to remain in Mineola in order to continue to serve its residents in most need. Wishing to be of assistance, Rotarians made several suggestions to help with capacity and logistics needs. Mary Joesten told Rotary that Faith Mission would be unable to operate as it does without the help of so many devoted volunteers, the support of family and friends along with generous monetary donations from those wishing to help. It is heartwarming to see how from humble beginnings as a soup kitchen, that Faith Mission has evolved into a bustling hospitality center that helps thousands of people in in need within the Mineola community.
Reminder: Stuart Richner, CEO & Publisher, Herald Community Newspapers, To Speak Next Tuesday
Next Tuesday, July 26, 12:15, at Calogero’s Restaurant, 919 Franklin Avenue, Mineola-Garden City Rotary will host as guest speaker, Stuart Richner, CEO and publisher of Long Island-based Richner Communications, Inc. (RCI). Mr. Richner will report on the significance of local news on our democracy, and provide insight into the influence of local media. The twenty-edition Herald Newspaper Group has been noted as one of the most award-winning community newspapers in the country. RCI also owns the Pulitzer PrizeWinning Riverdale Press in the Bronx. Mr. Richner also oversees Richner Printing LLC, a commercial printer based in Garden City, NY. An active member of several professional newspaper associations, he serves on the Board of the New York Press Association along with Meg Morgan Norris, Club president. To reserve for the lunch meeting on next Tuesday (fee, $35), please email editor@gcnews.com by early next Monday, July 25.
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NASSAU IS BACK AND OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
Before the show, be sure to check out Nassau’s top notch Beaches, Restaurants, Golf Courses, and Shopping Malls. For more information visit: NassauCountyNY.gov/visitnassau
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2022 Gazebo Concerts on the Village Green
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In cooperation with Steve Dassa Entertainment, the Garden City Recreation Department is pleased to announce a stellar schedule of Summer Concerts! All shows are performed at the Gazebo on Village Green, located at the corner of Stewart and Hilton Avenues. Shows begin promptly at 7:15 p.m. In the event of rain, shows will be moved indoors to Cluett Hall, on the grounds of Historic Saint Paul’s School, 295 Stewart Avenue. Due to the limited seating at Cluett Hall, proof of residency in the Inc. Village will be required for admission to the show. Here is the schedule of concerts: • July 28 – Tangerine – Featuring Stan Zizka, Edie Van Buren and Charlie Aiello performing the best music of the last 50 years. • August 4 – 1910 Fruitegum Co. – “Simon Says”, “1,2,3 Red Light” and more great 60s tunes. • August 11 – Southbound – Long Island’s Classic Country band. • August 18 – Manhattan Skyline – Great lead voices and terrific harmonies by this popular group.
FOR SENIORS Computer Class for Seniors at the Center Thursday, July 28
Computer Tech Help from 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. at Garden City Senior Center by appointment Get help on a specific issue on your device from our professional, Trish. Seniors interested in a “one on one” must register for a 20 minute session within this timeframe by calling Felicia at 3858006. Please bring your device with you. You may sit in and listen for a long as you like but will only be individually helped during your designated time. Space is limited.
“Mark Twain” Comes to Visit the Senior Center
Chess Group Interest
“Open Studio” for Seniors on Tuesdays Recreation and Parks has set some time aside for senior artists who are residents of Garden City to gather together to socialize and share your talents. The Senior Center will be open for this on Tuesdays from 2 to 4:15 p.m. Bring your own supplies, table covering, table easel (only) and enjoy sharing with other interested seniors. Please note - You are responsible for cleaning up your area when you are finished.
Senior Exercise with Felicia
A special performance is scheduled on Friday, July 29, at 2 p.m.! Mark Twain comes home again as former Garden City resident Rob Alvey portrays this famous American writer, humorist, and lecturer. This free performance will take place at the Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. Come join us as we hear the many interesting stories from Mark Twain’s life!
For additional information about these shows, please call Garden City Recreation and Parks at (516) 465-4075.
est in forming a chess group that would meet one day a week at the Senior Center. If this would be of interest to you, please call the Senior Center at 385-8006 to let them know.
Several seniors have expressed inter-
Come join us for Senior Exercise with Felicia at the Garden City Senior Center! Classes will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. In order to attend a class you must pre-register. You may pre-register up to two days before the class you want to attend by calling the Senior Center between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 385-8006. For a Monday class, you may call the Friday before. Space is limited.
Monday Night Seniors Bridge Results The winners of the July 18 games were: North/South 1st Place: Athena Philippides and Carmel Quill 2nd Place: Joan Kiernan and Claire Burns East/West 1st Place: Maria Buffa and Mary Gallagher 2nd Place: Carrie Flapan and Dian Kendrick
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St. Paul’s Roof Repairs Complete
The St. Paul’s Roofing Project is complete and all of the roofs are now weather tight. Thank you to Ray Lew from Seaboard Weatherproofing & Restoration Company for a job well done. All roofs were inspected and found satisfactory/approved and complete, according to Building Superintendent Giuseppe Giovanniello. The repair directive and goal were to STOP all existing, active leaks to prevent further water damage to the building structure while minimizing construction cost. The original contracted project amount totaled $271,400, with a contingency/allowance of $50,000 and additional change order work which totaled $149,640 for a total project cost of $471,040. FEMA typically reimburses 75 percent of the total cost. According to Mr. Giovanniello, the second lowest bidder was $475,000. Due to the current commodities situation, the repair roof systems were selected based on immediate availability. Two separate roof systems were installed over the original roofs. A Polyglass One-Ply SBS (Elastomeric) Roof system was installed at roofs 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 & 11. Prep
work included the removal and replacement of deteriorated wood roof substrate, as needed. The 1⁄4” thick asphalt recovery board (Polyboard E) was then installed. Crews reinstalled existing metal flashing and/or installed new .04 bronze aluminum roof edge flashing with galvanized cleat, and installed single ply, self-adhered SBS roof membrane as per manufacturer’s recommendations. A Firestone Low Slope Fire Retardant RubberGard EPDM Roof system was installed at roof 6. Prep work included the installation of 1⁄2” CDX plywood, mechanically fastened, a new .04 bronze aluminum roof edge flashing with galvanized cleat, and single EPDM roof membrane to match the existing.
Labs are expected this week. Once the final sample results are received, H2M will submit a completed works request. NC Health D e p a r t m e n t / LCR Compliance Sampling: H2M continues to perform biweekly sampling at entry points for lead and other corrosion parameters. Continuing distributing and collecting sample bottles for resident’s requests. Finalized list of 60 residents for compliance resting and collected 47 samples thus far. Lead Service Line Inventory: The lead service line investigation and analysis of Village plumbing permits and house ages is complete. The draft map showing house/street side services will be presented to the Village. Follow up steps to complete inventory are under discussion. Additional building permits provided by the Village for review. The revised draft Lead Service Line inventory narrative was sent to
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Water Update
Water Tower: Additional Nassau County Health Department-requested water quality samples were taken last week. The final results from Pace
the Village on April 28, 2022. Well 7 (Waterworks site): The Nassau County Health Department provided final approval to return Well No. 7 to regular service. Wells 8 and 12 (Rockaway Avenue site): H2M is preparing final documents for permanent construction. Bids will be available by the end of July. Well No 9 (Wilson Street site): Design of the facility continues. Wells 10 and 11 (Clinton Road site): H2M is waiting on additional sample results from the lab. Well No. 10 is in service. Well No. 11 is in service as emergency well. H2M will be scheduling a final walk through with the Nassau County Health Department. Wells 13 and 14 (Garden City Country Club site): Painting of the large piping has begun, as well as building clockwork installation. Wells 15 and 16 (Hilton Park site): The contractor is waiting for the arrival of new electronic valves for operation of the iron removal plant.
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Bank fraud On July 13th two victims reported that their identities were stolen and used to open fraudulent bank accounts. False alarm Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a residence for a fire alarm on July 13th. They determined the cause to be a faulty battery. Unlicensed motorcyclist A motorcyclist on Rockaway Avenue on July 13th was charged with unlicensed operation and passing a red traffic light signal.
was used to open fraudulent bank and debit card accounts. Graffiti Graffiti was discovered on a work trailer and a MTA retaining wall on Greenridge Avenue on July 16th. Truck violations A truck driver on Stewart Avenue on July 16th was charged with driving in a non-commercial zone and unsecured cargo.
Serious crash Garden City Detectives are investigating a serious auto crash on Clinton Road on July 13th. Multiple people were transported to local hospitals with serious injuries.
DWI arrest On July 17th Garden City Police investigated a vehicle stopped on Stewart Avenue where the occupants were involved in a dispute. Upon investigation, the driver, a 28-yearold male, was arrested for DWI, Impeding Traffic, and Unlicensed Operation.
Check fraud On July 14th a Garden City business reported a fraudulent check for $21,000 was written against the company’s bank account.
Suspended license A motorist on Franklin Avenue was charged with driving with a suspended license and nonoperational headlamps on July 17th.
Identity theft A fraudulent bank account was reportedly opened using the identity of another person without permission.
Fleeing suspect On July 17th Garden City Police responded to the vicinity of Garden Street for a report of a male and female in a physical altercation. Upon their arrival, the male drove away in a vehicle and struck two trees before fleeing the scene on foot. The officers searched the area with negative results. Upon further investigation, it was determined the vehicle was reported stolen from Brooklyn and the operator was wanted for domestic assault. The vehicle was impounded, and the investigation is ongoing.
Fraudulent charges On July 14th Garden City Police investigated a report of multiple fraudulent charges against a victim’s credit card account. Fake identity On July 15th two victims reported that their identities were stolen and used to open fraudulent bank accounts. Hit and run A vehicle reportedly left the scene after striking another vehicle on Ring Road on July 15th.
Porch pirate A male subject was observed on surveillance cameras removing a package from a Meadow Street porch on July 17th.
Truck hits bridge A truck driver was charged with striking the Cherry Valley Overpass and disregarding bridge clearance signs on July 15th.
Fraudulent account On July 18th a fraudulent insurance account was reportedly opened using a victim’s identity without permission.
Card stolen A victim’s credit card was reportedly stolen in the mail and used to make unauthorized ATM withdrawals and purchases.
Power outages On July 18th Garden City Police reported multiple power and traffic light outages in the central section of the Village.
Identity theft On July 16th a victim’s reported that their personal information
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GC resident named valedictorian of Marymount School
Elizabeth “Libby” Ferencik, was named valedictorian of the Marymount School of New York Class of 2022. After attending Stratford School and the Garden City Middle School, Libby decided to attend the Marymount School of New York in Manhattan for high school where she was awarded the Butler Scholarship. During her four years at Marymount, Libby took the most rigorous courses offered and extended her academic pursuits outside of Marymount through participation in such programs as the Columbia University’s Honors Science Program and Stanford University’s Summer Quarter. Libby’s extracurricular activities included being the president of the Mock Trial Club & Team, captain of the Math Team, president of the Metropolitan Museum of Art Club, conference chair for the Model United Nations Club, head student ambassador, and academic tutor and member of the National Honor Society. This fall Libby will be attending the University of Southern California where she was awarded the prestigious Trustee Scholarship in recognition of her academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to community service. This four year full-tuition scholarship is awarded to less than 2% of accepted first year students and comes with additional benefits including person-
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This is the Nassau County Criminal Courthouse along Old Country Road in Garden City. I took this photo in May of 2007 for my book “Visions of Garden City.” The building was built in 1938 by Nassau County who initially wanted a seven-story building but settled for three 2½ story buildings when Garden City’s zoning refused the seven-story idea. The Nassau County seat began in 1899 when the Garden City Company donated the land south of Old Country Road to the new county. As the Mineola railroad station always serviced the county seat it was, from day one, referred to as “Mineola.” However, the entire Nassau County seat is located within Garden City’s borders and does not pay taxes yet Garden City provides services - and they call it Mineola!
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WHAT’S NEW AT THE GARDEN CITY LIBRARY
News from the Children’s Room Sign up for the Summer Reading Club in the Children’s Room! Summer fun continues with the Summer Reading Club for Preschoolers (Age 2–5 not yet in kindergarten) and grades K–5. Registration for the Summer Reading Club began on Monday, June 13, 2022 and continues through Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Registration is online with Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Below is the schedule of what we’re planning for the Summer Reading Club for the Week of July 25. For further programming information, please check Eventkeeper.
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1:00–1:45 p.m.: Grades K–2 Crafts with Shirley Ruby, Registration began Tuesday, July 19 @ 10 a.m. 2:15–3:00 p.m.: Grades 3–5 Crafts with Shirley, Ruby Registration began Tuesday, July 12 @ 10 a.m.
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1:30–2:00 p.m.: Reading Pals Tweens Reading to Children Age 4 – Second Grade, Registration began Tuesday, July 19 @ 10 a.m.
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WHAT’S NEW AT THE GARDEN CITY LIBRARY
Oceans of Possibilities await! Once you sign-up, you can submit raffle entries for each book you read at the Library or online through our website (www.gardencitypl.org). Adults who submit one raffle entry will have a chance to win one of this year’s raffle prizes. All books must be read and reviewed now through August 1. Registration is ongoing until Friday, July 29. Raffle entries must be submitted no later than Monday, August 1. This year’s raffle prizes are as follows: • Kindle Paperwhite • $100 Gift Card to B K Sweeney's Uptown Grille • $100 Gift Card to Revel Restaurant • $100 Gift Card to Noblesse Nail & Spa • A food gift basket
The Garden City Public Library will be hosting a Book Chats discussion on “Radar Girls” by Sara Ackerman on Tuesday, July 26. Join our new Adult Summer Reading Program at the Garden City Public Library Garden City Public Library Adult Programming offers something for everyone! Explore Uffizi, the crown jewel of Florence, don’t miss Monday Movie Matinees, learn how to use online Library services like Libby, Hoopla, and Flipster, join Librarians Kristen Sweeney and Laura Giunta for lively book chats, and more this summer.
Oceans of Possibilities Adult Summer Reading Club
Registration is Underway! Registration began on Monday, June 13, for the “Oceans of Possibilities” Summer Reading Club! Adults can register online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Registrants can pick up their Summer Reading Club folder in the Tweens and Teens Room while supplies last.
The more books you read and the more reviews you enter, the more chances you have to win! If you have any questions, email the Reference Department at https://www.gardencitypl.org/speaking-of-books/.
The Uffizi Gallery: A Two-Part Art Lecture with Mary Maguire
In August, Mary Maguire will be presenting the program titled “The Uffizi Gallery” at the Library. This will be a two-part program that will be held on the following dates: • Part 1: Thursday, August 11, at 2 p.m. • Part 2: Thursday, August 18, at 2 p.m. A description of the program: “As Florence is the crown jewel of Renaissance Italy, the Uffizi is the crown jewel of Florence! It’s the world’s oldest art gallery and each of its paintings and sculptures has a story to tell. Together we will uncover those stories — whether it be the Birth of Venus or the Venus of Urbino. We will delight in their beauty — whether it be the Medici Venus or Caravaggio’s Medusa. We will celebrate its artists — be it Leonardo, Michelangelo, or Raphael.”
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No registration is required, but seating is on a first come, first served basis. This program has been sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Monday Movie Matinees
During the month of July, stop by the Garden City Public Library on Mondays at 3 p.m. for a Monday Movie Matinee! The July schedule for Monday Movie Matinees is as follows: • July 25: “Knives Out” (2020) No registration is required, but seating is on a first come, first served basis. Movie Matinees will continue weekly on Mondays at 3 p.m. More upcoming titles will be announced soon. This program has been sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Hidden Gems, A Title Swap Book Discussion
On Wednesday, August 10 at 2 p.m., join Librarians Kristen Sweeney and Laura Giunta for Hidden Gems, a Title Swap Book Discussion. Share what you've been reading recently and learn about the newest hits and old titles that you may have missed. Plus, the winners of this year’s Adult Summer Reading Club will be announced at the program! Garden City Public Librarians will lead this discussion. Participants who don’t have a chance to read a book before the program are still encouraged to join to get book recommendations for future reads. Registration begins Monday, July 25, at 10 a.m. Register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) online or in person at the Garden City Public Library. Refreshments will be served. This program has been sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Learn How to Use Libby, Hoopla, and Flipster
Patrons can attend the program “Learn How to Use Libby, Hoopla, and Flipster” to learn how to use these Library services to download ebooks, magazines, audiobooks, and more onto their device, whether it be a Kindle,
iPad, laptop, smartphone, tablet, or other ereader. This program will be offered on Thursday, July 28, at 11 a.m. Registration began Monday, July 11 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) or in person at the Garden City Public Library. Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. When registering, please indicate the device you plan to use for ebooks and audiobooks. Registrants should bring their device fully charged, any password(s) associated with their devices, and library card with them to the program.
Book Chats with Kristen Sweeney & Laura Giunta: “Radar Girls” by Sara Ackerman
The Library will be hosting a Book Chats book discussion on Tuesday, July 26, at 2 p.m. to chat about the book “Radar Girls” by Sara Ackerman. Read the book and then join Librarians Kristen Sweeney and Laura Giunta for a book discussion. About the book: “Inspired by the real women of the Women’s Air Raid Defense, this extraordinary novel follows Daisy Wilder as she, after the attack on Pearl Harbor, enlists in a top secret program, which takes her to wartime Hawaii where she finds love, courage, strength, and sisterhood.” Registration is required and began Monday, June 27, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) and in person at the Garden City Public Library. Registrants can pick up the book at the Reference Department at the Library after registering. Refreshments will be served. This program has been sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Please visit the Library for more information on upcoming events and programs. You can also visit our website (www.gardencitypl.org), follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook. com/GardenCityPubLib), or call us (516-742-8405) to learn more. There’s more great programs to come, so stay tuned!
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WHAT’S NEW AT THE GARDEN CITY LIBRARY
It’s What’s Happening For Young Adults Through the Library by August 18 to the Library. Registrants will be asked to pick up their ornaments at the Library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return three decorated ornaments and their set of paint pens in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive two hours for every three ornaments they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Oceans of Possibilities Creative Arts Contest
Play tabletop board games and video games on our Nintendo Switch consoles during our Teen Game Night program on Wednesday, July 27, at 6 p.m.!
Over 100 Tweens and Teens Have Signed Up for the Oceans of Possibilities Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club!
Over 100 tweens and teens have signed up for this year’s Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club! Registration began on Monday, June 13 for the Tweens and Teens “Oceans of Possibilities” Summer Reading Club! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2022 only. Tweens and teens can register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Registrants can pick up their Summer Reading Club Bags in the Tweens and Teens Room while supplies last. Once you sign-up, you can submit raffle entries for each book you read at the Library or online through our website (www.gardencitypl.org). Tweens and teens who submit one raffle entry will have a chance to win one of this year’s raffle prizes. All books must be at the appropriate reading level and be read and reviewed between June 13 and August 1. Registration is ongoing until Friday, July 29. Raffle entries must be submitted no later than Monday, August 1. This year’s raffle prizes include: Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine $50 Amazon Gift Card Seventh Street Gift Card Lunch Package worth $60 (3 $20 gift cards to Guac Shop, Burger Spot, and Pizzaria G) Seventh Street Gift Card Dessert Package worth $60 (3 $20 gift cards to Dunkin, Starbucks, and TCBY) Portable Bluetooth Speaker Noise-Canceling Bluetooth
Headphones Plus a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card will be awarded to the tween or teen who reads the most books! The more books you read and the more reviews you enter, the more chances you have to win! On Wednesday, August 3, a drawing will be held during our End of Summer Tasting Party! You are automatically invited to attend once you submit your first book review! You do not have to be present to win. Plus those who register for this year's Summer Reading Club will automatically be entered into our weekly Funko Pop Grab Bag Raffle! If you have any questions, email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl.org/ young-adult-department/contact-theyoung-adult-tweens-teens-department/.
Tree Ornaments for Community Service: Apple Ornaments
Earn community service by painting ornaments for the Garden City Public Library’s Tweens and Teens Department’s Ornament Tree! Each volunteer will receive three ornaments and a set of paint pens to decorate their ornaments at home. Paint pens must be returned to the Library. These ornaments will be used to decorate our new ornament tree each month! For the month of August, ornaments are apples, which will be used to decorate the Tweens and Teens Ornament Tree in September. Registration begins Tuesday, August 9, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Completed ornaments must be returned
Get creative this summer by entering our Tweens and Teens Creative Arts Contest! There will be two categories for the contest: Writing and Art. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 can participate and submit to both categories. Multiple submissions are allowed. There will be a winner for each category. Each winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card. Participants’ work should relate to the “Oceans of Possibilities” theme. The Library began accepting submissions on Monday, June 13. The deadline to submit is Wednesday, July 27. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, August 3. Entries should be created between June 13–July 27 and can be submitted online or in person at the Library. In-person entries must include the Contest Submission Form, which can be picked up at the Library, while online submissions should each include the online submission form.. We might share your artwork or writing on our Facebook or Instagram pages: • Facebook: www.facebook. com/GCPLTweensTeens • Instagram: www.instagram. com/GCPLTweensTeens If you have any questions, email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl.org/ young-adult-department/contact-theyoung-adult-tweens-teens-department/.
ACT/PSAT/SAT Practice Exam with C2 Education
Take the practice ACT, PSAT or SAT exam with C2 Education on Tuesday, August 9, at 10 a.m. Registration begins Tuesday, August 2 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Registrants should choose either the ACT, PSAT, or SAT exam to take. This program is for students who will be entering high school in fall 2022. A results session will be held on Tuesday, August 16 at 7 p.m.. Registrants will automatically be registered to attend the results session. Registrants who cannot attend the results session must arrange with C2 Education to receive their results. Teens who complete an online survey after the
program can receive community service for participating in this program.
Book Buddies for Community Service
Tweens and teens can earn community service by hand-knitting octopuses that will be donated as Book Buddies to children at Anna House. The Book Buddies are designed to give children at Anna House a “buddy” to read aloud to, helping to encourage confidence in reading. This program will be led by a Girl Scout working on her Gold Award and will be held Monday, August 1, at 1 p.m. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 26, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).
Tweens and Teens End of Summer Tasting Party
On Wednesday, August 3, at 7 p.m., the Garden City Public Library Tweens and Teens Department will be hosting an End of Summer Tasting Party! This is a party for any tween or teen entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 who signed-up for the Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club and completed one book review by Monday, August 1. You must have read one book between June 13 and August 1 and submitted at least one book review in order to attend. A variety of flavors of everyone’s favorite foods will be served for teens to taste and vote on! The raffle prizes for the Summer Reading Club will also be drawn at the end of the party, although the winner does not have to be present to win. If you want to attend, make sure to sign-up for the Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club by July 29, read a book this summer beginning from June 13, and then submit a book review by August 1!
Introduction to the 2022–2023 Common Application
Join Application Workshop founder Kelly Chester as she introduces rising seniors to the 2022–2023 Common Application. Kelly will help students applicants navigate each section of the Common Application in a one-hour Common Application workshop. This program will be offered twice, at the following dates and times: • Tuesday, August 2, 1:30 p.m. • Wednesday, August 3, 1:30 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 26, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Patrons should only register to attend one of the two sessions. Applicants must bring their own laptop to the workshop as they will begin filling out portions of the application during the session. Time will also be devoted to discussing the personal essay and supplemental essays. This workshop is for rising seniors only.
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Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Teen Crafternoon: Candy Sushi
Join us on Tuesday, August 2, at 4:30 p.m. for Teen Crafternoon, where we’ll be making Candy Sushi! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 26, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Middle School Q&A
Incoming sixth graders can ask questions about middle school to tween and teen volunteers who are currently in middle school, or recently experienced middle school, during our Middle School Q&A on Thursday, August 4, at 11:30 a.m. Participants must be entering Grade 6 in fall 2022, but tweens and teens entering Grades 7–12 in fall 2022 can volunteer to talk about their experiences in middle school to tweens entering Grade 6 in fall 2022. While the Q&A program runs from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., volunteers will be asked to arrive at 11:15 a.m. to review the program before it begins. Registration begins Tuesday, July 26, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org) to participate as an incoming sixth grader or as a volunteer. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
High School Q&A
Incoming ninth graders can ask questions about high school to teen volunteers who are currently in high school during our High School Q&A on Thursday, August 4 at 1 p.m.. Participants must be entering Grade 9 in fall 2022, but teens entering Grades 10–12 in fall 2022 can volunteer to talk about their experiences in high school to teens entering Grade 9 in fall 2022. While the Q&A program runs from 1 p.m.–2 p.m., volunteers will be asked to arrive at 12:45 p.m. to review the program before it begins. Registration begins Tuesday, July 26. at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org) to participate as an incoming ninth grader or as a volunteer. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Tweens and Teens Magic: The Gathering
We will be hosting three sessions of Magic: The Gathering during the sum-
mer. Join us as we play Magic: The Gathering and learn how to play the famous trading card game! Beginners are welcome! Players can use decks at the Library, donated from MagiKids, or bring their own deck. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 only. The program will be held on Thursday, August 4 at 4 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 26, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
GCPL Tweens and Teens Best Books 2022 Committee Meeting
The Garden City Public Library’s Tweens and Teens Best Books 2022 Committee will be meeting this summer on Tuesday, July 26, 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. The meeting is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022. Registration begins Tuesday, July 19, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Participants will earn community service by talking about the latest books published in YA during a meeting of the Tweens and Teens Best Books 2022 Committee! To learn more about the committee, or to apply to join the committee, visit our website here: https://www.gardencitypl. org/tweens-teens-best-books-2022-committee/ You do not need to attend the meeting in order to participate in this year’s Best Books Committee. Applicants should be entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022.
Teen Game Night
Play tabletop board games and video games on our Nintendo Switch consoles during our Teen Outdoor Games program on Wednesday, July 27, at 6 p.m.! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 only. Registration is required and began Tuesday, July 19, online at 10 a.m. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Tween Thursdays: “Just Roll With It” Book Discussion and Author Chat
Join Miss Laura and Miss Barbara as they welcome author Lee Durfey-Lavoie and illustrator Veronica Agarwal to discuss their graphic novel “Just Roll With It” during a Tween Book Discussion for Tween Thursdays. This program is for tweens entering Grades 4–7 in fall 2022 only. This program will be held Thursday, July 28, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and began Tuesday, June
28, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Tweens entering Grades 6 and 7 in fall 2022 who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Bookmarks for Community Service
Earn community service by creating bookmarks for Garden City Public Library patrons! Each volunteer will receive 10 bookmarks to color, decorate, and write positive or library/book themed messages. These bookmarks will be placed in books throughout the Library in order to brighten the day of the patrons who check them out. Bookmarks will be placed in books in all three departments, including Children’s, Tweens and Teens, and Adult Reference. To participate, please register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). Volunteers can register once each week for six weeks as follows: • Registration Week Five: Monday, July 25 at 10 a.m. to Friday, July 29 at 4 p.m. • Registration Week Six: Monday, August 1, at 10 a.m. to Friday, August 5 at 4 p.m. Bookmarks should be returned no later than Wednesday, August 31. Registrants will be asked to pick up their bookmarks at the Library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return 10 completed bookmarks in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive two hours for every 10 bookmarks they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
GCPL Tweens and Teens Best Books 2022 Committee: Volunteers Needed!
The Tweens and Teens Department is looking for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 to volunteer to provide feedback on recently published Young Adult books as part of our Tweens and Teens Best Books 2022 Committee! Eligible books are those published between November 1, 2021 and December 6, 2022 and aimed at tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Volunteers will be asked to read books on the Tweens and Teens Department’s monthly reading lists beginning this month and then write a 300-word review. Volunteers can also nominate a book not on our lists as long as it’s published between November 1, 2021 and December 6, 2022 and the Library owns a physical copy in the Young Adult collection. Volunteers will earn community service credit for both reading and writing reviews on
new books in the Library’s Young Adult Collection. The feedback used throughout the year will help the Young Adult Librarians compile the Best Books list for the year in December 2022. There are no requirements on how many books a volunteer must read and volunteers can read however many new books they are able to throughout the year. Volunteers can get credit for books they do not finish, as long as they provide 300-word feedback as to why they chose not to finish the book. The committee may meet throughout the year if there is interest, but volunteers are not required to attend meetings and can still participate by reading and providing feedback on recent Young Adult books. If interested, please sign-up to join the committee by visiting Garden City Public Library’s website at https:// www.gardencitypl.org/tweens-teensbest-books-2022-committee/ or for more information, please contact the Young Adult Department at https://www.gardencitypl.org/young-adult-department/ contact-the-young-adult-tweens-teensdepartment/.
Follow Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram
Follow Garden City Library’s Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram! The Young Adult Department uses both social media platforms as a tool to post updates and announcements about upcoming library programs and community service opportunities. Here are the Facebook and Instagram pages for the Garden City Public Library Tweens and Teens Department: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ GCPLTweensTeens Instagram: www.instagram.com/ GCPLTweensTeens If you’re interested in participating and want to learn when events will be happening for tweens and teens (Grades 6–12), or if you have any questions, email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl.org/ young-adult-department/contact-theyoung-adult-tweens-teens-department/ .
Teen Advisory Board Applications Now Available Online
If you are interested in helping to come up with programming ideas or social media outreach ideas for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12, consider joining the Teen Advisory Board. Online applications are available at https:// www.gardencitypl.org/teen-advisory-board-application/ Applicants should be in Grades 6–12. Email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www. gardencitypl.org/young-adult-department/contact-the-young-adult-tweensteens-department/ if you have any questions.
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WPOA hosts season closing event
The Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) hosted an End-ofYear Meet and Greet at Repeal on New Hyde Park Road in mid-June. Western Section residents gathered to meet neighbors, share stories with the WPOA officers and directors, and a 50/50 raffle delighted one lucky winner. On behalf of Senator Kevin Thomas, Tara Davidson, constituent services director, presented WPOA President RoseAnn
Vernice a Proclamation recognizing her many years of service to the WPOA and the community. Over the summer months, the WPOA will be working on updating its by-laws and procedures, in a joint effort by the four Property Owners Associations. The WPOA wishes all residents a safe and enjoyable summer, and looks forward to seeing everyone again in the fall.
WPOA welcomes new residents Jim and Jenna and their young child to the Western Section and the WPOA family.
Western Section Library Trustee Germaine Greco, President RoseAnn Vernice and Treasurer Arnold Finamore greet residents as they enjoy a sampling of hors d’oeuvres.
As an end-of-year celebration of WPOA activities, the WPOA Board of Directors was happy to host so many residents who wanted to share their exuberance about living in Garden City and enjoying life in the Western Section.
Loyal WPOA residents Carl Russo (center) and Steve Gorray (right) share some “shop talk” with Director Nick Vernice.
State Senator Kevin Thomas’ representative Tara Davidson presents a Proclamation to President RoseAnn Vernice.
The winning 50/50 raffle ticket is claimed! Congratulations to loyal WPOA constituents.
Western Section Library Trustee Germaine Greco, Alexandra Vernice and President RoseAnn Vernice welcome WPOA members to our End-of-Year Meet and Greet event.
The camp program is in full swing at Garden City Nursery School, and what a fun summer it has been so far! The campers, ages 3–6, have been enjoying lots of playtime exploring an acre of outdoor space, splashing in the sprinklers and digging for hidden treasure in the sandboxes. The children round out their days with circle time, fun crafts, and lots of playtime with friends. Music time with Ms. Krysta of Flynotes is always a treat, as are the yummy ice pops at the
end of each day! Though it seems hard to believe in this heat wave, fall is right around the corner! The GCNS is looking forward to greeting its old friends and welcoming new friends for the upcoming 2022–23 school year. The school has opened a limited number of spots in its acclaimed play-based pre-K program for new registrants—please contact us ASAP if you are interested in placement, as the school expects these spots to fill quickly!
Playing in the playground.
Boys having fun.
Digging for treasure in the sandbox.
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GC Community Church Youth back from Colorado mission trip BY MELVA VICTORINO The Garden City Community Church (GCCC) youth and leaders returned from their one-week mission trip to Colorado Springs, Colorado. Exhausted, yet faith-refreshed, they shared their unforgettable experiences with the congregation last Sunday, July 17, at the 10:30 morning service. They accomplished so much during their time, not only in the physical aspect of their mission, but especially their relationships and interaction with the people they met. As bonding with each other is something they will cherish as they move on to other projects. GCCC adheres to Our Purpose: Building a community where all are enriched through Christian Love, Service, and Spiritual Renewal. We are guided by Our Vision: Faithfully Reaching Out, Inclusively Drawing In. The quotation for the day will remind them of what Mahatma Ganhdi said, “I am a part and parcel of the whole, and I cannot find God apart from the rest of humanity. You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” There were many accomplishments the youth group had performed, but instead of listing them, it’s best to list their names and etch them in our hearts. Mission Team Committee Members and Leaders: Chris Dieguez, Jessica Dowd-Wilde Jen Gisolfi, Amy Hearon, Drew Hearon, Tracey Lawson. Alexandra Lippens, Joseph Lippens , Kenny Martens, Brian Matzelle, Ivette Olivo, and Jessica Yoo. Mission Team Students: Amanda Baymack, Charlotte Clarke, Julia Forelli,
Teamwork.
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GCCC Youth mission trip to Colorado Springs, Colorado. Lucy Frain, Justin Gisolfi, Ryan Glenn, Tyler Glenn, Avery Hearon, Lauryn Holzkamp, Michael Kelly, Erin Lanning, Ryan Lawson, Gavin LeMieux, Grant LeMieux, Joseph Lippens Jr., Sophie Lippens, Megan McQuaid, Ava Milone, Morgan Noody, Chase Palmer, Anna Pennecke, John Philippides, Meg Riggers, Carly Rivera, Joseph Rivera, Ellie Rosato, Faith Short, William Stone, Matthew Tusiani-Eng, Michael Tusiani-Eng, and Brendan Wilde. Allesandro Michel, Gucci’s vreative director, pointed out that when he is working on his designs, he calls them, “Bella” meaning beautiful. When his designs are working and he likes them, he calls
Measure and cut.
Digging holes in the ground.
them “Stupendo.” It’s mesmerizing, it screams, it shines, it’s fabulous and you feel it. When beauty is stupendo, you don’t change it!” If Alessandro will see the planning stages of the youth mission, he would have said, “Bella!” Once he experiences what the youth have done, he would have said, “stupendo!” GCCC totally agrees that we do not change what is working splendidly. The youth mission pictures will tell us the work they have accomplished in such a short one week. Whoever you are, wherever you are in your life’s journey, you are welcome at GCCC. We have services, events, and programs for all ages. We have many ways you can participate in our church life. Our Sunday Worship Service is in-person and
live-streamed. Following the state mandates, masks are optional during this time. To get information regarding our other 2022 worship services and programs, visit our website at www.theGCCC.org. The Garden City Community Church is part of the United Church of Christ and is an Open and Affirming congregation that welcomes people of all ages, races, gender identities, and sexual orientations to participate in the life of our community. We are located at 245 Stewart Avenue between Whitehall Blvd. and Kensington Road. For more information, email churchoffice@thegccc.org or call (516) 746-1700. And as previously mentioned, you may also visit our website, www.theGCCC.org.
Holding up the ceiling.
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The Benefits of Staying in a Historic Hotel in a Historic City: The Flanders Hotel Bruges BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM Bruges, Belgium’s UNESCO World Heritage city, is impossibly beautiful. Walking around, you almost feel like you are in Busch Gardens Colonial Williamsburg themepark or a movie set – it is that perfect, that fantastical. The sheer beauty of this extraordinarily picturesque place, gives you such a sense of peace. I walk every route multiple times, entranced. I feel sorry for the day-trippers who flood the city but leave before they can experience how magic descends in the late afternoon glow, the evening light, the reflected lights on cobblestone streets at night, and the early morning stillness, when only the occasional swan makes a ripple in the canal – it’s as if the fairies wait for the people to leave the forest before they come out. I am so grateful to be staying overnight, having come a day early for my BoatBikeTours’ Bruges-Amsterdam bike trip. I stay in the Flanders Hotel, a fourstar boutique hotel and a member of Historic Hotels of Europe - beautifully renovated and updated for modern tastes, and within the historic district. The hotel provides the perfect ambiance to appreciate and immerse myself in Bruges. I always seek out historic hotels – they typically are perfectly situated (location, location, location!), have charm and character and embody the stories and heritage of the people – in effect, they offer an “authenticity” and a sense of place. The owners and managers invariably see themselves
Staying over at the Flanders Hotel in Bruges’ historic district, allows enjoyment of iconic scenes like the colored gabled buildings in The Markt town square at night, enjoying the serenity after the day-trippers have gone © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com as stewards, as guardians of that heritage and are fierce protectors. Designed by one of Bruges’ foremost architects of the 19th century, the building stands where the former “Grand Hotel Verriest” once served travelers from all over the world. The structure includes a Gothic room, which once was part of a Dominican Monastery dating from 1304. The hotel puts you right in the historic district, and within a short (exceedingly pleasant) walk of all major sights in the historic inner city as well as offering amenities that make the stay here an absolute delight– there is actually a beautiful indoor pool, a stunning lounge-bar connected to an outdoor terrace, gardens with a picturesque pond and a lovely parlor. Much of the hotel has been recently renovated. The Flanders Hotel offers 50 rooms: the classic room type mostly face the garden with pond; spacious club rooms; extra large Grand
Double which has a canopy bed and mezzanine bathroom; and Triple and Family rooms set up to accommodate three to five persons, and offer excellent value. A breakfast buffet is served from 8 to 10:30 (weekdays) and until 11 am on weekends in its charming restaurant. Its lounge-bar (‘barazar’) is stunning, serving fine wines, cocktails and local specialty beers, as well as other beverages and finger food, daily from 4 pm to 1 am, I was also impressed by the personal service with attention to detail, as well as online tools that have everything prepared for my stay before I arrive. The hotel is surrounded by loads of restaurants and eateries of all kinds, from Michelin star gourmet cuisine to local specialties and international dishes. I am delighted with the accommodations, and love that just walking out of the front door, you are
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immersed in the city’s charm. It’s a very short and picturesque walk to Bruges’ key sites including the Burg and Markt (Town Square). I quickly discover why it is said that Markt Square is Bruges’ heart and Burg is its soul. In the Markt Square, the beating heart of Bruges has long been dominated by the Belfry, 83 metres high and the city’s most prominent building (you can climb to the top for a breath-taking panorama). In the Market Square itself, marvel at the imposing Provincial Court and a line of buildings with colorful stepped gables. Horsedrawn carriages complete this exquisitely picturesque scene. Here on my first evening I come upon one of the nightly concerts – this one of Flemish music going back 300 years that is coordinated with the bells ringing in Bruges’ famous Belfry tower. The Market Square is the heart of Bruges, but the Burg Square is considered its soul. For centuries this has been the center of power in the city, and Bruges’ city administration still occupies the 14th century Gothic Town Hall. This grand, majestic square is lined with monumental landmark buildings built over the centuries and reflect the building style of their age. They include two palaces of justice, the Liberty of Bruges to the Deanery, and the renowned Basilica of the Holy Blood. Wandering down a street of shops – chocolate, waffles and such - I come upon a street festival where I mingle with locals. It says something of the neighborContinued on next page
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The Flanders Hotel Bruges Continued from previous page hood that the Flanders Hotel is mere steps away from what is today the Grand Hotel Casselbergh Bruges but from 1656 to 1659, served as the Royal Palace of England, Scotland and Ireland, where King Charles II held court. “King Charles II lived here with his brothers James, Duke of York, and Henry, Duke of Gloucester until the restoration of the monarchy,” a marker outside states. Flanders Hotel Bruges, Langestraat 38, 8000 Bruges, stay@hotelflanders. com, call +32 (0)50 338889, https://www. hotelflanders.com Historic Hotels of Europe: A Notable Collection The Flanders Hotel is a member of Historic Hotels of Europe, an exclusive collection of independent and unique hotels, castles, palaces, country houses and other properties of historic importance throughout Europe. Each property has been handpicked for its historical authenticity, quality and unique story. The owners see themselves as guardians of heritage, with a responsibility to cherish each property as a historic national treasure. Accommodating guests provides the economic support to preserve, sustain and improve each property and keep their stories alive. You can click on Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Croatia, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Montenagro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland and Wales to find historic hotels, castles and manors. You can also search by themed
itinerary (cultural routes; gastronomic road trips; wine-lover’s trails, fairytale castles; rooms with the best views) and bookmark an Itinerary Inspiration guide; or search by collections, wedding ideas, experiences. You can also arrange for gift vouchers. And you can search by 2022 winners of the Historic Hotels of Europe Awards (https://www.historichotelsofeurope. com/award.html): There were ten categories for this eighth edition of the awards to vote in this year, Historic “A Story To Share” Award 2022: Known as “the hotel from fairytales,” Dalen Hotel in Norway snagged this year’s “Story To Share” award, no doubt because of its “floating” spa, jaw-dropping architecture and exciting common areas that include a terrace and gallery. (Silver Award Winner: Schloss Hertefeld in Germany; Bronze Award Winner: Suter Palace Heritage Hotel in Romania) Historic Castle Hotel Award: Chateau Liblice in the Czech Republic has perfected the art of blending the old with the new, and combines a classic atmosphere with contemporary comforts, restaurant and spa. (Silver Award Winner: Castello di Gargonza in Italy; Bronze Award Winner: Barberstown Castle in Ireland) Historic Hotel City Award: Hotel Stefanie has swept the accolade of best historic city hotel for the second time (having won this category in 2020). Having operated since the year 1600, it’s the oldest hotel in Vienna, Austria, and has clearly lost none of its charm or first-rate hospitality over the centuries. (Silver Award
Winner: Hotel Britania in Portugal; Bronze Award Winner: Hotel Cattaro in Montenegro) Historic Hotel Wedding Experience Award: The Slovakian gem Hotel Gino Park Palace, has been named the best place in the Collection to say “I do”. (Silver Award Winner: Villa Bergzauber in Austria; Bronze Award Winner: Villa Cipriani in Italy) Historic Natural Setting Hotel Award: Overlooking Bantry Bay and Garinish Island on the Eccles Hotel is situated in one of the most enviable places in all of Ireland, the famous Wild Atlantic Way coastline. (Silver Award Winner: Kyrimai Hotel in Greece; Bronze Award Winner: Renvyle House Hotel in Ireland) Historic Romantic Hideaway Hotel Award: Greece’s island of Santorini has long-been called one of the most romantic places to travel to in Europe… especially if you stay at Esperas Santorini, according to this year’s voters. This pearlescent property contains 17 Greek-style studios complete with such perks as jacuzzis, luxurious beds and bathroom amenities. (Silver Award Winner: Manowce Palace in Poland; Bronze Award Winner: Hotel Villa Schuler in Italy) Historic Top Hotel Restaurant Award: Foodies are never more delighted than when settling down at a table at Ghan House. This Irish hotel›s restaurant has won numerous awards over the years and is loved by tourists and locals alike for its gourmet dishes. (Silver Award Winner: Twr y Felin Hotel in Wales; Bronze Award Winner: Castel Rundegg in Italy) Historic Spa & Wellness Hotel Award:
The spa and wellness services at Italy’s Relais San Biagio are inspired by the age-old traditions of the property and the monks who once lived there. It’s the place to boost your mind, body and spirit before exploring beautiful Perugia. (Silver Award Winner: Le Bouclier d´Or Hotel & Spa in France; Bronze Award Winner: The Ice House in Ireland) Historic Hotel Sustainability Award: Schloss Wartegg in Switzerland is Historic Hotels of Europe’s first to be dubbed the best sustainable hotel. Along with its strong focus on cycling and bike tours, the property prizes organic ingredients and makes the most of its extraordinary locale on the shores of Lake Constance, a remarkable slice of Swiss nature. (Silver Award Winner: Hotel Schwarzer Bock in Germany; Bronze Award Winner: Allegory Boutique Hotel in Greece) New Entry Historic Hotel Award: The peaceful Komierowo Palace in Poland is a wonderful recent addition to the Collection. Not only does the building boast a sauna and jacuzzi house, 16 hectares of enchanting parkland and gorgeously-furnished rooms festooned with Art Deco elements, it has a fascinating history populated with knights, royalty and noble families. (Silver Award Winner: Blue Haven Hotel in Ireland; Bronze Award Winner: Hotel Chesa Grischuna in Switzerland) More information at www.historichotelsofeurope.com ______________________________ © 2022 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear.com
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Eating Healthy on a Budget BY CHARLYN FARGO Is it really possible to eat healthy on a budget? With rising grocery costs, it may seem like doing the impossible. According to a recent survey by The Hartman Group, some 85% of consumers have noticed food costs rising. Over half of those people say rising prices have impacted their ability to purchase foods, beverages and other grocery items. And 25% admit they have to rethink how they shop for groceries. Here are some steps you can take to manage food costs -- and still eat healthy. No. 1: Eat out less. If you prepare a meal at home, you can add fruits and vegetables and cook with whole grains. While fresh may be best in season, frozen or canned (look for no-salt-added) can be the most economical when not in season. Also consider other sources of
protein besides meat, like black beans, lentils, quinoa and eggs. No. 2: Skip or reduce soft drinks and energy drinks. No. 3: Choose larger containers of unsweetened yogurt to add to fresh or frozen fruit, smoothies and oatmeal. No. 4: Choose canned or frozen seafood, such as tuna or cod. Fish is a great source of protein. Look for the reduced-sodium tuna and tuna packed in water rather than oil. No. 5: Eat from your own freezer. You already have purchased it. Take an inventory and plan your meals around what you already have in your freezer. Have a taco night with ground beef or use those frozen vegetables in a quick stir-fry. No. 6: Reduce your food waste. Can you repurpose leftovers? I love to cook a whole chicken in my slow cooker and serve the chicken with potatoes and
vegetables the first day, then use the leftover chicken in a quesadilla, chicken salad, chicken chili or chicken enchiladas. You can even make homemade chicken noodle soup and broth with the bones. A rotisserie chicken works as well. No. 7: Plan your meals. My mom used to get the grocery store flyer and plan our meals around what was on sale. Today, you can do the same thing with the grocery store’s app. A few places even still offer coupons. Clip and save. Planning your meals also helps avoid overbuying. Knowing what’s for dinner reduces the temptation to eat out. Plan meals to include a protein, vegetable, fruit, whole grain and low-fat dairy. No. 8: Save eating out for special occasions. That keeps eating out a celebration rather than an everyday event. No. 9: Rather than buy your coffee -hot or iced -- from a drive-thru or conve-
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A Game on a Hill and an End of an Era BY TOM BRENNAN When I first came out onto Butler Place, I could hear the sound of children’s high-pitched voices squealing with delight. Even before I could see them, I could tell that neighborhood kids must be playing on top of the long hill at the Plaza Street end of my block. I had just finished lunch remembering my mother’s admonition that “They’ll be no parades,” an often expressed remark that I should be either in or out, and as out was almost always better than in, I was looking for something to do. I slowly walked up the small block towards the hill feeling a warm sense of attraction. This late 1940’s afternoon was bright and airy, filled with the sweet aroma of spring that only a young child can sense in all of its richness. I began to smile as I came closer, anticipating having some fun, my pace quickening as I crossed prestigious Plaza Street at a slow trot. Then I stepped up onto one of the numerous gray plank benches that are evenly spaced around the long arcshaped hill, and quickly jumped over the fence. With a growing sense of anticipation, I ran up the low slope to the flat crest to see what was going on. The hill itself is one of the three long semi-circular mounds that are invariably described in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park brochures as being a necklace designed to lure the visitor to Grand Army Plaza, the Civil War Memorial that is directly in front of the main entrance to the park. Now that the kids were right in front of me, I was surprised to see that even though there were about fifteen of them, there were few I recognized. I also noticed that their laughter had stopped and for a disappointing quick moment I thought I was too late, missing out on all the fun. But no, now I could see they were in the orderly process of trying to shuffle into a straight line. Without a word spoken, I am one of them. At a glance I saw that a game was about to begin, one that in its rhythm and energy resembled the cadence of a familiar nursery rhyme. They were about to play Red Rover. Across the street on the other side of the hill was Flatbush Avenue, which at this location was a wide rounding thoroughfare bordered on its far side by the ornate fountain of the Gods of Wisdom and Felicity. The two huge statues were dramatically posed on a magnificent carved ship of stone. Hidden sprinkler heads spewed showers of misty water high into the spring air. Facing the group that was hurriedly doubling up to accommodate everyone, I recognized a lean athletic girl named
Marion who had light brown hair pulled back into a ponytail. Marion was pacing back and forth impatiently like one of the caged black panthers in Prospect Park’s Zoo, waiting pensively with her arms crossed for the line to organize. As the line finally took form, a brief but noticeable silence took hold. Sensing that all was ready, Marion strode in a deliberate manner to take her place some distance in front of us, over to the middle of the flat plain, and then, quickly turning around to face us, she shouted out the slow cadenced time honored chant: “Red Rover, Red Rover, Come Over, Come Over!” Alive to the spirit of the game, she then let out a spontaneous shout of sheer joy, kind of a cowboy’s rousing yahoo. So now, having received Marion’s challenge, there was a loud cheer as all of us surged forward running in unison in our elusive effort to avoid the clutches of the pursuing Marion. By the rules of the game, Marion was now the hunter, selecting her prey from among the charging group, ready to pounce on her chosen victim who, once grounded, would then join her in their new role as a stalker. When the rest of us reached the other side, we were ‘safe’ until we were called upon to charge again. The game would end when the pack became culled down by ever increasing numbers of captured runners, leaving no one else left to charge. The last person downed would win the game. I could not have known it at that moment in time, but this day would become singular in my memory, one of those days from my childhood that I will never forget. While not connected to a singularly dramatic event or to what anyone might consider notable, the game’s sudden exhilaration, the sheer joy of being with the group who were shouting as we charged across the flat crest of the hill, has become forever seared into my consciousness. I have long recognized that to hold such a vivid recollection of that day is a legacy of the circumstance of my having resided in a special place that would soon change, and within a vibrant time span that was to be short-lived. That circumstance, our playing in made-up games that were passed down from generations before, is one of the factors that would make the children of my age group completely different from those who would come after us. Our unsupervised freedom of movement in outside play was still accepted as the norm. Later, as young adults, we children felt as if we had lived in the world at large; a world that was open to us instead of being confined.
We did not live in a threatening environment. We did not have to be entertained. We could picture our parents nodding as if in approval: yes, this is the way it should be. Not once do I recall a parent driving us anywhere, much less to well-organized practices, or to events after school at reserved sports facilities, which would soon be the format for the busy mothers of coming generations. Like those who were before us, we walked to school by ourselves and played our games without any adult supervision whatsoever. That is not to say that the parents didn’t watch in their own way. I think it is safe to say that they were well aware of the world of our street activities and gave it a nodding approval. They simply let it happen. Our relationship in the home and our activities while we were at play, were clearly separate entities, with our parents recognizing that life itself was a process of learning, and therefore, a child should experience its fullness independently from their direct supervision. From that unsupervised exposure, very early in life we learned that we had to fend for ourselves. This understanding later contributed to a development of a sense of self-reliance, and to no small degree, to our receptiveness of a spirit of adventure that could sometimes turn reckless. All of us assumed that our life in the street was not unlike a relay race, that eventually we would be handing the baton of our world of street and other outside games on to the next generation in an endless progression. This was not to be. Even as we were not quite like those who had immediately preceded us, in many ways we would share more of our spirit with them rather than with those who would come after us. As the years have slipped by, other far more startling events have made
evident that a new manner of thinking has almost completely severed the rules of that generation during which my little game on the top of a hill was played from the new norm. The baton which we thought would be extended to those who would follow in an endless progression would take a completely different form. Many factors would change the manner of childhood development as experienced by those of us who grew up in that era, but I am quite certain that few of us would have wanted our experience to be any different than what it was. I think it safe to say that we consider ourselves to be the lucky few
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Women Married to Jerks BY TOM MARGENAU If my emails are any indication, there sure are a lot of rotten husbands out there! That’s why I keep telling my wife she should fall down on her knees everyday and thank her lucky stars that she got one of the good guys. OK, I really don’t do that. In fact, if I did say that to my wife, the only reason she might drop to her knees is because she’d be laughing so hard she wouldn’t be able to keep standing! But I can’t help thinking there are an awful lot of ... well ... awful men out there. That’s because I get more than a few emails from women asking me a Social Security question that involves being married to a jerk. (Oh, and I’m sure there are more than a few nasty women out there, too. But in the 25 years I’ve been writing this column, I’ve never heard from a husband with a Social Security question involving a mean old wife. But again, I hear from wives of rotten husbands all the time. Here are several examples.) Q: I was married to a very controlling and aggressive man. We owned a ranch, and I helped him run the operation. After several years of living together and then less than 10 years of marriage, he said I wasn’t pretty enough or smart enough for him, and he filed for divorce. We were married for 9 years and 10 months. I was so soured on men that I never married again after that. He remarried several times. I learned he recently died. I’m 68 years old and am living on a small Social Security check that I earned by doing a variety of jobs over the years. When I called Social Security and asked if I could get any widow’s benefits on his record, they said no. They said I had to have been married for 10 years. I have two questions. No. 1: Is that 10-year rule really the law? and No. 2: Can I get any Social Security credit for those years we ran the ranch together? A: Let me tackle your second question first. I’m going to assume that in those years that you ran the ranch with Mr. Wonderful, he filed tax returns placing all the income from the ranch under his name and Social Security number. (That’s a very common scenario in self-employment situations. The guy gets all the earnings on his record, and the wife who runs the business with him gets a goose egg!) And there is nothing you can do about that now. The answer to your first question is that the 10-year rule is indeed the law for women trying to get benefits as a divorced spouse. And 10 years means 10 years. Sadly, 9 years and 10 months just won’t cut it. But I can give you a little glimmer of hope. You said you were with this guy for a couple years before you got married. If you can show that you were in a common-law relationship with him
during that time, you might be able to say you had two years of a common-law marriage and nine years of a traditional marriage, making more than 10 years combined. But that would only work if you were indeed in a pre-marriage common-law relationship with this guy and if you lived in a state that recognizes common-law marriage. So, check into those things and proceed from there. Q: After almost 40 years of marriage, my husband left me for a much younger and prettier woman. We’re still married, and I don’t plan to give him a divorce because I want to get back at him by collecting his Social Security. He’s 62 but says he doesn’t plan to file for Social Security until he is 70. He would never let me work outside the home, so I don’t have my own Social Security. I am also 62. How will I be able to get the spousal benefits I’m due if he refuses to sign up for Social Security? A: You can get the benefits you are due on his record by dumping his sorry butt! As long as you remain married to him, the law assumes he is supporting you, so it won’t let you get any of his Social Security until he files for benefits. And you certainly don’t want to wait until age 70 for that to happen. But if you get a divorce, then you will be eligible for benefits (although not right away). That’s because the law allows a divorced woman to collect spouse’s benefits from her ex-husband’s Social Security record even if he isn’t getting benefits himself. He must be old enough to be eligible for Social Security. And he is, because you said he’s 62 years old. The law does make you wait two years after the divorce before you can collect from the ex. But filing for benefits at 64 is better than waiting until 70. So, see a divorce lawyer and once he is legally out of your hair, wait a couple years and then contact your local Social Security office. And here is another evil thought. Maybe the excitement of being with that “much younger and prettier woman” will cause your ex to have a heart attack and die. Then you will be eligible for much higher divorced widow’s benefits on his account. Q: I want to know if there is any way I can attach my husband’s Social Security. We were married for 20 years. He maxed out our credit cards, buying all kinds of things (cars, boats, campers, etc.) I didn’t think we needed. Then he ran off with another woman (taking the camper and boat) and left me with all the bills. I was hounded by some pretty aggressive bill collectors, and I finally paid off all his debt. He has no plans to pay me back, so I want to know this: can I attach his Social Security in order to get back the money that he owes me? By the way, I have worked and have my own Social Security, but it’s a lit-
tle less than he would be due. A: It sounds like you need a good lawyer, not a Social Security guy. But since you asked, I’ll address your question. As a general rule, Social Security benefits can only be garnished to collect back taxes or to collect past due child support, so I’m afraid you won’t be able to “attach” his Social Security. But if you have a voodoo doll in his likeness, you might want to stick some pins in it. Why? Because the only way you will be able to touch his Social Se-
curity is by collecting divorced widow’s benefits on his account. (You can’t get any of his Social Security while he’s alive because your own benefit exceeds the small percentage of his benefit that you are due.) If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has a book with all the answers. It’s called “Social Security: Simple and Smart.” You can find the book at www.creators.com/books, or look for it on Amazon or other book outlets. COPYRIGHT 2022 CREATORS.COM
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The value of time for increasing home prices BY PHILIP A. RAICES We were living in Little Neck from 1975 (when we got married) through 1977. Our first rental was a 2 bedroom 1 bath on the first floor for $225. After 1 year we moved up to the second floor to a 3 bedroom and 1 bath with a terrace and a garage that we paid $275 per month. We were ecstatic to gain such excellent space and a terrace too! However, our utilities were all-electric (heat and hot water) and were in addition to our monthly rent. Our Con Edison electric bill back then was around $125 per month. Those same rentals today would easily be $2000$2700 per month an 8-10 fold increase. In 1977 we moved back to my hometown of Great Neck. The price of our first home in the Village of Great Neck was $83,500 on North Road. I remember the interest rate was 8.1% and our mortgage and taxes were less than $600 per month. It was a small colonial a bit over 1000 square feet in Great Neck with what I thought at that time was a decent owner’s suite with 2 very small additional bedrooms and only 1 bathroom next to our kitchen. There was a small living room and a very small family room in the front of the home wherein in 1981, we watched MTV’s first video “Video Killed the Radio Star” by the Bugles. We had a good-sized deck in the rear. Our basement was unfinished where I ran my business. We had an oil burner producing hot water heat in our 1 zone system. However, the majority of the time, we heated our home during the winter with our amazing wood-burning stove in the living room. At the time I had a landscape design, professional lawn-tree, and shrub application business and was generally able to get my wood for much less than the price of oil and many times for free. The only improvements we had done were the bathroom and wallpaper in the kitchen. Although the rates back then were much higher than our current rates; the price of a home was 1/5 the price of the average price of a home in the U.S. today. However, 45 years later, our local Long Island prices depending on the town and location, are higher by 4-10+ times what they were back then.
In 1981, we bought our first 2 family investment property on Steamboat Rd for $83,200 and rented it out. It was on 27,000 square feet of property. We renovated the 2 kitchens and vinyl-sided the exterior. I ran my business out it for several years and then sold it for $385,000 and used the proceeds to purchase another piece of property in Hempstead in 1985 and built our own facility to house our trucks and materials. By 1986, we sold our first home for $176,250, which provided a 47% gain which we rolled over to our next home, which at the time was allowable on primary residences as long as you moved those gains within a 2 year period. My kids were elated to know that our next home would provide them with much larger bedrooms, so they couldn’t wait to move. In 1984, I took the real estate licensing course in Port Washington, as I was thinking of selling my current business and wanted real estate as an option to pursue as my next venture. In 1986, through many negotiations, we paid $404,000 for our next home located in Kings Point, owned by Charles Ward who owned a surveying company called Ward and Webber on Great Neck Rd. We stayed in that home for only 18 months as we found it way too large for 2 adults and 2 children. Before selling the only improvement made was the replacement of the oil burner. At that time the market was on fire! We sold it for approximately $695,000. I started to realize and surmise that the real estate business was a very lucrative one without any employees. I determined that this was my next calling. Our Next home was back in the Village of Great Neck where we paid $400,000. A few years later a buyer rang our bell and wanted to purchase our home. The market was definitely softening, so we decided to sell. However, we decided to rent for a while as our gain was only $30,000 and we felt we
would wait and see what the market would do in a year or two. However, we ended up renting 2 different homes for 4 years and invested our proceeds in rentals waiting to see a change in the market to consider purchasing once again. October 1987, was a huge turning point as the stock market crashed and we were extremely happy that we had sold and not bought again. Although I normally don’t recommend renting, at that time it was one of the best decisions we had made to date. Prices tumbled while we were renting. By 1993, we finally bought once again for $287,500 and the seller provided us a mortgage so we saved all the bank fees. We are still happily in the same home after 29 years, kids are married 3 grandchildren. We probably won’t be selling in the foreseeable future, but our current value is around $975,000, being somewhat conservative. The last time I checked, a little less than 90% of the homes in Great Neck are listed above $1,000,000. 8 months ago it was 92.4% were listed above $1,000,000. So prices have come down slightly. The future is always hard to predict but things are changing and price increases will definitely not be as they were previously and appreciation will be much less too, as inventory slowly increases. But for now, the severe lack of inventory and still stronger than normal demand will still keep prices in a strong position; but that could change too. However, when it comes to buying vs. renting I still would choose to purchase if you will be residing in the home for at least 10-15 years or when your children finish their education. This will all depend on analyzing your financial picture as to whether or not your wealth will be increased by your investments while renting or by buying. Interest rates will be one of the determining factors. Consulting a financial planner and your CPA to make a wise decision will assist in cal-
culating the risk factors in coming to a pragmatic and logical decision.
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Continue to Donate to the Ukrainian Crisis to save lives: https://usaforiom.org/iomsukraine-response/ Please make your contribution to The Ukraine Crisis; International Organization for Migration a 501(c) 3 Corporation: OR: http://donate.iom.int Philip A. Raices is the owner/ Broker of Turn Key Real Estate 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 40+ years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.), as well as the new “Green Industry” Certification for eco-friendly construction and upgrades. He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI). For a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, as well as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any obligation or “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and our Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home. You can email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your request or ideas, suggestions or interview you for a specific topic and a Q & A for a future column with your name, email and cell number. He will email or call you back and respond to your request ASAP as long as he has your complete name, cell, email and/or full home or business address. Again, for a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, he can also be reached by cell (516) 6474289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions and concerns in strategizing selling, investing, purchasing, renting or leasing any type of residential or commercial properties.
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Continued from page 2 No. 10: Eat before you shop at the grocery store. You’ll be much less likely to buy things that aren’t on your list.
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Q: Do caffeine and alcohol affect sleep quality?
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A: Caffeine has a half-life of between 5 and 8 hours, meaning half the dose is still in your system that many hours later. It all adds up throughout the day if you’re having multiple drinks or foods such as chocolate that contain caffeine. Even if you do fall asleep, the quality of sleep is impacted as your brain is more active with caffeine. Alcohol has been found to
decrease sleep quality by 39% when consumed in certain quantities (more than two servings for men and more than one serving for women). Alcohol is also a diuretic, making it more likely you have to wake up to go to the bathroom. To be safe, time having a drink at least two hours before bedtime.
Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU Med School in Springfield, Illinois. For comments or questions, contact her at charfarg@aol.com or follow her on Twitter @NutritionRD. . COPYRIGHT 2022 CREATORS
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Ophiuchus, the Serpent-Bearer BY DENNIS MAMMANA Week of July 24-30, 2022 Even beginning skywatchers can go outdoors on a clear night and easily find among the stars the classic shapes of Scorpius, the scorpion, and the teapot of Sagittarius. Right now, you can see them both low in the southern sky after dark. Scorpius is tough to miss. Its bright reddish-orange star Antares marks the heart of the celestial arachnid; above it, we can trace its claws, and below it its long, curving tail. Finding an archer among the stars of Sagittarius is a bit tougher, but if you trace its bright stars into the shape of an old-fashioned teapot, it’s much easier to recognize. Just above Scorpius and Sagittarius lies another pair of constellations that novice stargazers often ignore. These are the constellations of Serpens, the serpent, and Ophiuchus, the serpent-bearer. It admittedly takes quite some imagination to find them, but once you do, you’ll know them forever. The stars of Serpens are entwined with those of Ophiuchus, which is believed to represent Asclepius, the ancient Greek god of health and healing. Its brightest star is named Rasalhague which, appropriately, is Arabic for “Head of the Snake Charmer.” And Serpens -- the only two-part constellation in the heavens with its head on one side (Serpens Caput) and its tail on
the other (Serpens Cauda) -- is draped across the front of his body. The serpent has long been associated with medicine, and the ancient constellation of Serpens was considered a symbol of healing. Even today, we see its form as a symbol of the medical profession. Anyone who’s ever looked up the name of a physician or hospital has undoubtedly seen the symbol: two serpents wrapped around a vertical staff that is topped by a round knob and flanked by wings. It’s known as the “caduceus” and, since 1902 when the U.S. Army adopted it as the insignia of its Medical Corps, has been the emblem of the American medical profession. Many medical associations -- including the World Health Organization -use what some consider the “correct” and traditional symbol of medicine: the staff of Asclepius, with a single serpent encircling it. Ophiuchus lies among some of the thickest star clouds of the Milky Way. If you have a sky that’s unpolluted by lights from a large city -- or can drive to a remote dark sky site -- you’ll have no trouble finding the hazy band of the Milky Way passing through it. Scan your eyes along the Milky Way and you’ll be sure to spot many “faint fuzzies” (as amateur astronomers affectionately call them). Aim binoculars or a small telescope in their directions and you’ll discover that many of these are star clusters or nebulae. But you should do this soon because, by early August, the moon will return to the early eve-
ning sky and its light will blot out all but the very brightest of celestial objects. Though Ophiuchus is not one of the twelve zodiacal constellations, the sun passes through this constellation on its annual journey around the heavens.
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In fact, the sun spends three times as many days in Ophiuchus as it does in Scorpius. But this is a story for later in the year! Visit Dennis Mammana at dennismammana.com.
The stars of Serpens are entwined with those of Ophiuchus, which is believed to represent Asclepius, the ancient Greek god of health and healing. Its brightest star is named Rasalhague which, appropriately, is Arabic for “Head of the Snake Charmer.” And Serpens -- the only two-part constellation in the heavens with its head on one side (Serpens Caput) and its tail on the other (Serpens Cauda) -- is draped across the front of his body.
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The Itsy-Bitsy, Cranky-Wanky Spider BY TRACY BECKERMAN One of the things you have to put up with in an old house is lots of old spiders. Well, technically, I don’t know how old the spiders are, so they could be old spiders or young spiders. But since the spiderwebs looked ancient, I figured the spiders have been around the place for a while. This may make them less spry, but they are also perhaps wiser, which means they know their way around the block (or the bedrooms as the case may be) and all the hiding places, which does not bode well for me, a house-spider-fearing suburbanite. The obvious truth is, no matter how old they were, there definitely seemed to be more of them in our new-old home than in our previous home. Our new-old house was built in 1903, which makes it really, super old and therefore the spiders, if they are as old as the house and
anything like really, super old people, must be pretty cranky indeed. Something I learned after we moved into our spider-populated new-old house is that cranky, old spiders do not like it when you mess with their webs. When you dust away the web of a young spider, they’re all like, “OK, fine. Whatever. I’ll just play some video games and then spin a new one.” But when you dust away the web of a cranky old spider, they’re all like, “Whoa, hold on there, Missy. Do you know how long it took me to do that? You’ve just really ticked me off, so now I’m going to hang down from a thread over your face while you sleep and then run across your face and give you horrible, spider-infested nightmares.” I had reason to be worried. I had spent the day vigorously cleaning all the spiderwebs out of all corners of the house. My deal with them was they could hang out and catch bugs, but as soon as they started spinning webs so big that they
made my house look like the Addams Family lived there, it was every man, woman and arachnid for themself. Apparently, one of the webs I cleared must have belonged to one of these cranky, old spiders because the first time I saw the spider it was in the living room after I removed a giant web. Then later, at bedtime, I saw the same spider in the corner of our bedroom. “That spider is stalking me,” I said to my husband, pointing to the oversized spider in the corner. “It is a cranky, old spider from the living room and it’s mad because I cleared away its web, so now it’s going to run across my face when I’m asleep tonight. And then that is going to wake you up.” He looked up at the corner and then shook his head. “I have three questions. First, how do you know it’s the same spider?” he asked. “Second, if you’re asleep, how are you going to know it’s running across your face? Third, why
would that possibly wake ME up?” I nodded. “First, I have a good memory for spider faces, and that is definitely the same spider.” “OK, sure,” he said, dubiously. Second, I will know it is running across my face because I will feel it. And third, when I feel it run across my face, I will wake up and scream and then wake you up with my screaming.” “OK,” he said again. “So, are you going to get rid of the spider?” I asked him. “No,” he said. “I’m going to sleep in another room.” Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com. COPYRIGHT 2022 CREATORS
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Email: Editor@GCNews.com From page 2 group’s need for space, is fundamentally flawed. The Village has plenty of rooms available for any group that wants them. The Senior Citizen’s Center is free most nights. The Senior Room next to the Recreation Department is almost always free. The Library has meeting rooms available. The thought that unmet demand for meeting space is going to add up to a passing referendum is not reality based. Rather than a referendum of “demolish or develop” with “develop” being a full rehabilitation of the building, what about the “develop” option being focused on saving the facade? The goal of this committee should be to give the residents the BEST choices on a referendum. One of them will be demolish. That is pretty cut and dry. The “develop” option should be the best choice for the Village residents of all “develop” scenarios. The residents might still vote to demolish, but let’s give them the best choice. How could “save the façade” work? Save the East, South and Western facades. Save the clock tower if it can be salvaged. Rip the roof off that is so expensive and in need of constant repair. Flat roofs are a perpetual problem and will continue to be. Save those parts and features of historical significance that can REASONABLY be saved. Rework the Tiffany windows into a prominent position in a new structure. Take a few significant historical pieces of St. Paul’s and save for incorporation into the new structure or other Village buildings. Then rip the guts of St. Paul’s out. ALL OF IT! Including the internal support structure. No one needs 20-foot rooms. The internal and external support walls are separate structures, and one does not support the other in any meaningful way. Reinforce the façade from the inside, then dome the entire footprint with a light-filled structure that can be ordered, manufactured and easily installed. Look at the new spectacular Penn Station in the old Moynihan Post Office. https:// moynihantrainhall.nyc/ This is not new or a difficult building technology or design. We are not re-inventing the wheel here. It is done on many college campuses across New England with older buildings where administrations and alumni want to save the façade, yet need newer, light-filled interior space. There are many examples all over Manhattan. Take the dance and theatre facilities from Cluett Hall and rebuild in the new facility. Save the money that will need to be spent to renovate or rebuild Cluett Hall in the near feature before it falls down. Take the basketball courts and
other facilities that are presently in the St. Paul’s Field house and rebuild in the new facility as well. Both of these facilities are sub-par at best. In addition, put in rooms for the Recreation Department (and other groups that need to meet on a rotating basis) so the Cottages where the Recreation Department is presently domiciled can be torn down. Then add a turf field. Yep, an indoor turf field. No more going to other towns halfway across Long Island to play lacrosse or soccer on a turf field all winter long or after sundown. Take the tiny indoor track in Cluett Hall and put a much larger indoor track above and around the entire inside of the St. Paul’s structure. Otherwise, minimal new facilities to keep costs as low as possible, but an incredible upgrade in our present embarrassingly poor sports and dance/ theatre facilities. Again, part of the costs for saving the façade and building the glass field house can be covered by forgoing any rebuild or rehabilitation of Cluett Hall and the capital improvements already budgeted for the St. Paul’s Field House, as well as saving the demolition costs. Stop with talk of a STEM school or wedding banquet venue, both of which violate what are permitted under Parkland. No one wants to kick the can down the road 2-4 more years and hope Albany will pass legislation. If we move forward, let’s control our destiny. No four floors of meeting rooms for various civic, community or religious organizations. Let’s be creative and consider as a possible choice in a referendum the potential to save the façade and forgo any talk of a full rehabilitation of the building. No more Garden City sports teams travelling all winter long to other towns to have a decent field. But as important, for the ALL residents, for senior citizens, for those with young children, the Village gains acres of valuable green space in the center of the Village. While Mayor Watras and the BOT received $5,000,000 for selling the land and fields behind the pool, this new green space would be worth multiples of that. The options for activities that can take place on approximately 3-4 acres of new green space in the center of the Village are endless. Maybe the Village can create a park. Maybe a walking path. Maybe a quiet place for our seniors citizens to gather outside during the summer months. Maybe some of those tables with those chess boards on top. Picnic tables. A small pond where residents can meet up and chat outdoors that might become the village “place to meet”. Have the Parks and Recreation Committee work with the residents to see what they would like to do with acres of new green space that would be freed up in the
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center of our Village. There are endless uses for green space in the center of the Village that would cost the Village little compared to the costs of a full build-out of St. Paul’s. Grass, trees, picnic tables, a pond and walking paths take some design skill, but are relatively cheap to install. And we can develop that green space acre by acre over time as the Village figures out what would be the best use for ALL residents. The cost to re-wire hundreds of rooms up to code, add new compliant plumbing, water mains, ADA bathrooms and staircases, elevators, fire suppression sprinklers, fiber optic cables, etc., is going to be a large expense for a bunch of rooms. For those that remember the issues with the Senior Citizen’s Center or the multi-year St. Paul’s bathroom build saga, will shudder at the thought of the Board of Trustees and the Garden City Village Administration, with its rotating Mayor, thinking it can rehabilitate a challenging centuries old building. Let’s keep the choices in the referendum simple to execute. A light-filled glass dome to play under. One story. Minimal moving parts. No elevators. ADA compliant. Minimal mechanical. And minimal operating costs each year where those of a full rehab/Stem school, etc. could end up costing the village millions each year in operating losses. No offense to the Village Administration, but is there a single operation for residential use that the Village (or other municipalities) runs that does not cost the Village money despite ever increasing user fees? While a capital build can be expensive, it is a one-time event. Operating losses can go on for decades. Let’s keep it simple. So, while the St. Paul’s Committee Uses group ponders its recommendation for the referendum, I hope one of the “scenarios” they give serious thought to is “saving the façade” and freeing up acres of green space in the center of the Village. Yes, parts of St. Paul’s interior will be lost, but maybe a less expensive, significantly simpler project with minimal yearly operating costs compared to a full “transformation” is worthy of serious study. If there ever was a qualified group to look at whether saving the façade should be the “develop” choice on the November referendum, it is this group. All volunteers that answered the call to make the Village better. Remember St. Paul’s Committee, this BOT is committed to bringing the “St. Paul’s issue” to a conclusion. Let’s give the residents the best choices for a referendum, accurate costs and timelines, explicit execution risks, and independent yearly operating cost estimates, so the residents can decide the outcome of St. Paul’s intelligently. Then we all support the outcome, whether we voted for it or not. 30 years has been too long. Keep it Simple. Save the Façade. Donald MacLeod
Agrees with letter
Friday, July 22, 2022 The Garden City News
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
To the Editor: I have just read Linda Ryan’s letter, “Lack of Accountability,” in the Garden City News dated 15 July 2020 and I totally agree with what she says. I recently had written to the GC News Editor stating the same thing, to no avail! Besides attending meetings and writing letters, is there anything else we can do to have these ongoing problems addressed? It seems this is not an important issue in our town! Sincerely, Claire Comas
A magical duo
To the Editor: Who are Evan and James? If you are in your 50s or 60s, you should definitely take the time to find out. Upon luckily stumbling into them, I could not help thinking of Simon and Garfunkel, The Beatles, Peter Paul and Mary, the Birds, The Beach Boys, and so many more bands from the 1960s. I was lonely sitting at home last week on a warm balmy July evening, so I drove to Seventh Street. I was walking west, and had just crossed Hilton Avenue, when I heard their music in the distance. The pretty harmonious sounds floated through the air in my direction. I started walking faster to find them. There they were standing with acoustic guitars in hands, on the patio at the Garden City Hotel. 2 handsome young gentlemen in black suits, with red ties playing and singing, “And I Love Her.” My jaw dropped! As a Baby Boomer, frustrated at times with the millennials, I was delighted and hopeful as I listened and watched carefully. Maybe a group of young people did still exist that cared about being polite, dressing with pride, and performing with excellence. As a vocalist and amateur composer, I am generally underwhelmed with local bands, and usually watch for a short time before I become bored. However, I was blown away with these two guys. With only acoustic guitars, unusual perfect vocal harmonies, they stayed within a very pleasant circle of musical style. I was mesmerized. Smart musical marketing ideas for such young people I thought to myself. Thank you Evan and James for taking away my summer blues that balmy night in July. Evan and James are scheduled to play at the Garden City Hotel patio bar again on July 21 from 7 to 10 PM. For Evan and James Additional upcoming events, please go to https:// evanandjames.com Ann P. Smollon, LCSW-R
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THE OFFICE CAT From page 25 ed to Arthur Street for a blown transformer and a fallen power line on July 18th. Driver charged A truck driver on Clinton Road on July 18th was charged with out of class operation and no highway use tax permit. Arrest for drug sales As a result of an ongoing investigation, on July 19th Garden City Detectives arrested a 37-year-old male for allegedly possessing and selling cocaine. He was charged with criminal sale of a narcotic drug, two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, and criminal possession of a narcotic drug. Kitchen fire GCFD and GCPD responded to Adelphi University on July 19th for a
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small kitchen fire. The fire was extinguished, and the area safeguarded. No injuries were reported. Elevator problems Officers and Firefighters responded to the Merillon Avenue railroad station on July 19th for a report of people stuck in the elevator. It was determined the occupants were able to exit the elevators before the arrival of emergency responders. MTA inspection personnel responded to the scene. Suspended license A motorist on Meadow Street was charged with driving with a suspended license and passing a Stop sign on July 19th. Unregistered vehicle A motorist on Cherry Valley Avenue on July 19th was charged with driving with a suspended license and unregistered vehicle.
Overia Frances Smith
Olveria Frances Smith, a longtime resident of Garden City, passed away July 14, 2022 at age 98, with her children at her bedside at home. She and her late husband Alan were members of the Church of St. Anne’s since 1948. They lived in Floral Park for 15 years and then in Garden City for more than 50 years. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, Frances moved to New York upon graduation with a B.A. in Mathematics from Smith College. Frances worked for American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T) in the Department of Statistical Research, on a team whose analysis led to the standardization of long-distancecall pricing nationwide. She was a lifetime member of the Smith College Club of Long Island; and member of the Nassau County Historical Society, Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead, and the American
Association of University Women. Frances’ love of international travel, which she passed on to her children and grandchildren, not only provided a cultural education, but fostered lifelong friendships with people of all ages who have become as dear as family. She is survived by her children, Bruce A. Smith of Eatonville, WA and Barbara Smith Vargo of Brooklyn, NY; her three grandchildren Matthieu, Claire, and Catherine Decker; and two great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by relatives, family, neighbors, and friends. It is Frances’ wish that any gifts made in her memory support the good work of St. Anne’s Parish Social Ministries, whose volunteers and services meant so much to her. Donations may be made online at https://www.wesharegiving.org/app/giving/WeShare2854?tab=home or sent to Church of St. Anne’s Parish Social Ministries, 35 Dartmouth St., Garden City, NY 11530.
THE MAYOR’S UPDATE cveneziale@gardencityny.net From page 24 the Village. Since late May, Officers investigated numerous reports of victims’ identities being stolen and used to open unauthorized accounts and make unauthorized ATM withdrawals and purchases. On May 31, Officers responded to a 7th Street bank where a subject attempted to obtain a debit card by using a forged license. The subject, a 59-year-old male, was arrested for possession of a forged instrument. Upon further investigation, the subject was charged with two additional counts of possession of a forged instrument and grand larceny after it was determined he used forged documents at another branch to obtain a fraudulent debit card which was later used to make purchases totaling $12,000. It was also determined the subject was wanted on a New York State Parole Warrant. On June 10, Officers arrested a 36-year-old female for attempting to open a fraudulent credit card account
at a local bank by using a forged driver’s license. Upon arrest, she was also found to be in possession of numerous fraudulent licenses and credit cards. She was charged with eight counts of possession of forged documents, identity theft, and criminal impersonation. That same month, the Department received a report of a person’s identity being stolen to open fraudulent bank and credit card accounts. On July 7, a resident’s personal information was reportedly used to open fraudulent bank and credit card accounts. The next day, the Department investigated another report of a person’s identity being stolen and used to open a fraudulent bank account. On July 13, two victims reported their identities were stolen and used to open fraudulent bank accounts. The next day, a Garden City business reported a fraudulent check for $21,000 was written against the company’s bank account, a fraudulent bank account was reportedly opened using the identity of another person without permission, and Officers investigated a report of multiple fraud-
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ulent charges against a victim’s credit card account. On July 15, two more victims reported their identities were stolen and used to open fraudulent bank accounts and another victim’s credit card was reportedly stolen in the mail and used to make unauthorized ATM withdrawals and purchases. The following day, a victim’s personal information was reportedly used to open fraudulent bank and debit card accounts. If you believe you may be a victim of identity theft, contact the Garden City Detective Division at 516-465-4108.
Food Drive at the Garden City Pool
The Garden City Pool is hosting its annual food drive to benefit the INN. Donations will be accepted July 22-25 in the Pool Lobby. Donations most needed include canned goods, ground coffee, canned soup, peanut butter, pasta, hot and cold cereals, rice, pancake mix, syrup, powdered milk, jelly, canned stew and chili, bottled water, juice boxes, brown paper lunch bags, toiletries, baby formula, baby food and cereal and diapers (especially sizes 4 and up).
School Supply Collection Drive at the Library
Long Island Coalition for the Homeless (LICH) is is seeking support for its Back Pack Pirates Summer festival and Supply Our Students (SOS) Drive. Each year, LICH conducts a summer long supply drive in an effort to collect as many backpacks and school essentials to distribute to children in need on Long Island. The Back Pack Pirates Festival kicks off the distribution during a pirate-themed summer
camp event for almost 500 children who are homeless and in foster care programs on Long Island. There will be a collection box inside the Garden City Public Library. Needed supplies include staplers, staples, index cards, calculators, pencil cases, protractors, pencil sharpeners, lunch boxes, highlighters, paper clips, 3-hole punches, white out, permanent markers, backpacks and Post-its. Donations will be accepted at the Library through July 29, 2022. All new school supplies and backpacks collected during the SOS drive will be distributed to children and teens living in shelters on Long Island. Most of which will be distributed at the Festival, and any remaining school supplies will be distributed to shelter staff members and non-profits afterwards. For more information, visit www.addressthehomeless. org.
2022 Friday Night Promenades
The Garden City Chamber of Commerce and The Village of Garden City is once again presenting the highly anticipated Friday Night Promenades throughout the summer of 2022. Every Friday night on 7th Street between 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Remaining promenade themes include: • 7/22 Christmas in July • 7/29 The Great Gatsby • 8/5 Back to the 80’s • 8/12 Fly Me to the Moon • 8/19 Classic Rock Rewind • 8/26 Peace Love and Music • 9/2 Gone Country • 9/9 Aloha Luau • 9/16 Big Pineapple Circus
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Robert Henning, Jr.
Robert Valentine Henning, Jr.
Robert Valentine Henning, Jr. died on July 13, 2022, at the age of 79, from complications following heart surgery. Bob was born in Brooklyn, and lived his entire life on Long Island, including 67 summers at his beloved Lawrence Beach Club. Bob graduat-
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ed from Garden City High School in 1960. He was a 1964 graduate of Lehigh University, and then served three years in the US Navy, which included a tour in Vietnam. After the Navy, he received his MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He spent most of his career working with his father, uncle and brother at Belmont Metals, the Brooklyn-based Henning family business. Bob is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jean; his beloved children and their spouses - Robert (Wendy), Nina (Lobsang), William (Hilary); his five adored grandchildren - Robbie, Tyler, Lucy, Tenzin and Samten; his five siblings – Peggy Minnick, Richard Henning (Eileen), Patricia Cochran (David), Douglas Henning, and Deedy Clark (Walton); and many nieces and nephews. Private services were held on July 16th. In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Robert V. Henning, Jr. can be directed to the Henning Family Scholarship Fund at Lehigh University by making a gift online at give.lu.
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James Hickling
James Andrew Hickling
James Andrew Hickling, age 64, of Cedar Lake New York and formerly of Garden City, passed away on June 13, 2022 at Hospice of Jefferson County. There were no public services. Arrangements were with French Funeral Home in Edwards New York. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared online at www.frenchfu-
neralhomes.com. James was born on February 10, 1958 in Rockville Centre, NY to the late John Frank and Margot Alice (Pearsall) Hickling. He graduated from Garden City High School in 1976 and attended Nassau Community College, SUNY-ESF Ranger School and graduated with a BS in Business Administration from SUNY New Paltz in 1985. He earned a real estate license, worked as a pharmacist's assistant at both Southampton and Stony Brook Hospitals on Long Island and earned his LPN degree, graduating first in his class, before becoming the primary caregiver for his mother in the final two years of her life. Jimmy loved the woods and being outside. He fulfilled his long held dream of living in a small lakeside cabin when he bought his house on Cedar Lake in Edwards NY in 2008. An inveterate cat lover, he lived a somewhat reclusive life, very much enjoying his extensive music and film collections and the company of a few good friends. He is survived by his brothers, Dana Hickling and Matthew Hickling, and his nephews Billy, Thomas and Luke Hickling.
Rose Catherine Kovary
Rose Catherine Kovary
The wonderful long life of Rose Catherine Kovary (née Wiehl) was celebrated, according to her wishes, with a beautiful and blessed funeral service attended by her family and friends at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Garden City on July 7, 2022. Rose reached the age of 96 and a half and passed peacefully at her home on the morning of July 1st. She was a proud resident of Garden City for 65 years and a devout member of Saint Joseph’s for just as many. A devoted mother of five children: Anton, Damien, Katherine, Christopher and John, all who survive her, as well as their respective spouses in addition to her 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, for whom she was lovingly known as Grandma Rose. Married for 63 years to her beloved husband, Dr. Anton George Kovary Jr. who predeceased her in 2010. Their years together were spent raising and entertaining her family in Hampton Bays, Fort Pierce, Florida and Garden City. She especially enjoyed watching the ocean and feeding the seagulls in her later years at Jones Beach. Rose was a devoted wife, mother, sister and grandmother who was an engaging and beautiful woman with a keen sense of humor and a passion for life. As the steadfast matriarch of the Kovary family she attended multiple recitals, sporting events and special occasions for practically every single one of her offspring and theirs as well. Traveling even into her 90’s to celebrate their accomplishments. Always curious and full of energy, she loved learn-
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ing and traveling, making her way across the United States to California, and internationally to Bermuda, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Italy, Hawaii, and the Middle East including Israel and the UAE. She also loved a good book and favored reading biographies and was a frequent visitor to the Garden City Library. She also enjoyed reading the Garden City News, especially the feature “Cats Corner”, where she would keep an eye on the activity of her town. Not able to attend college as a young woman, she attended class as an adult and completed her higher education in communication design at the University of Farmingdale where she won accolades for her black & white photography. Her interests in history and art were fueled by her desire for knowledge and to stay culturally current she made it a point to see the latest movies, museum exhibitions, attending concerts and theater performances. She adored music and loved to sing. She was gifted with an ear that could recognize most violin and piano concertos in the first few notes. She took voice lessons before the age of ten and became an accomplished opera singer. As a soprano she appeared in several productions including Madam Butterfly performing on the stage at Eisenhower Park. One summer in the 1980’s she delighted herself by attending every single concert that the Jones Beach Theater outdoor venue offered that year; her favorite being Englebert Humperdink. Brought into this world in 1926 to Thomas and Catherine Wiehl of Ukraine heritage, she was raised in Maspeth, Queens in the home she was born in. She was proud of her ancestry but even more so to be a first generation American daughter. She loved to reminisce about her life and told many stories of her early childhood. She was a font of information about her family's history. Remembering her neighborhood as thriving farm land with orchards before the urban sprawl began in 1939. Her parents, as well as her brother Thomas and sisters Lily and Violet summered in Sheffield Massachusetts. There she enjoyed the countryside. It is where she learned to garden. This pastime became a life-long hobby. Though, not surprising, her favorite flower was the white StarGazer lily, symbolizing elegance and evoking everlasting devotion, much like herself. Rose leaves a legacy that resonates with a strong work ethic, a keen sense of the power of education, a deep spiritual devotion and the strength and love of family. Her family wishes a steadfast journey into the Kingdom of God.
Friday, July 22, 2022 The Garden City News
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Board to vote on changing law firms, award of bids From page 1 attorney billable time – for the firm “to serve at the pleasure of the board of trustees.” For any compensable time incurred above 1,000 hours, attorney time will be charged at $250 per hour for all attorneys with paralegals billed at a $150 per hour rate, the agenda noted. An additional agenda item stated that current village counsel, Bee, Ready, Fishbein, Hatter & Donovan would be reappointed (upon approval by the board) for the interim period, between July 19 and April 3, 2023, with the hourly rate of $275 per hour, “to the extent required and as directed by the board.” Both legal appointments for the villages carry the outlined billing; “invoices for legal services shall be submitted in the format and frequency as direct-
ed by the board.” Other legal firm reappointments to serve the municipality, subject to board of trustees’ approval, were for Franklin Avenue-based Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC to serve as Garden City’s labor counsel with a retainer of $5,000 per month. A second resolution called for the board’s approval of hourly rates for Bond, Schoeneck & King, not to exceed the following: $325 for partners, $255 for associates and $190 for paralegals, all to serve at the pleasure of the board of trustees. The board was also set to appoint a Uniondale-based firm, Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, to serve as Garden City’s counsel for special real estate matters. The hourly rates, as noted on the July 21 meeting agenda and subject to village board approval, were r hourly rates not to
exceed the following hourly rates: $275 for partners, $225 for associates and $100 per hour for paralegals – and again for the firm to serve at the pleasure of the board. Finally, the board was set to vote on an hourly rate of $295 per hour for legal services related to special labor matters, to be provided by attorney Anthony J. Brock.
Capital projects on agenda
A few major Village of Garden City capital projects for 2022-2023, and items that have been discussed and are years in the making, appeared on the Board of Trustees meeting agenda for Thursday July 21. The board was scheduled to vote on awarding the bid for the Garden City Public Library Children’s Room Renovation project, with the latest additions and alternates, to Plainview-
based Preferred Construction, Inc. for their low bid of $963,125. A component of leftover funds – $68,000 – from a separate GCPL project, the Library HVAC Upgrade project, would be used for the Children’s Room Renovation, as the majority comes from a budgeted account for this year, with $895,125 from the ‘Library Children’s Room Capital account’ in the municipal budget. The repointing and masonry facade work for Village Hall, at 351 Stewart Avenue, is another priority capital project for the village identified and discussed with budget considerations over the past three years. The July 21 board of trustees’ agenda noted that a bid of $536,000 from Cornerstone Restoration Group Corp. - the second lowest bidder for the project - was on the table for the board’s vote. The agenda also stated rejec-
tion of the lowest project bid, from Creative Builders, Inc. due to their submission being incomplete. The funding for the Village Hall repointing/masonry capital project was anticipated to be the combined amount ($536,000) from a capital account in the current year’s budget; $421,120 ‘Village Hall Repointing Capital Account’ as well as $114,880 from the Village Hall Roof capital account. In addition, another capital investment in Village Hall scheduled for a board of trustees’ vote on Thursday July 21 was the HVAC Renovation project for the municipal facility. The proposed acceptance of the low-bid contract on the agenda was for $729,000, from vendor Intricate Tech Solutions LTD. of West Babylon.
Village considers stop sign, crosswalk placements
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Hemlock since that intersection is in close proximity. Another piece of data used was the presence of school children, with school crossings in proximity. In the mornings and afternoons 21 students are present at the Mulberry and Maxwell intersection. Jackson noted that one block away there’s a public playground. “Many, many children and several mothers pushing strollers are there. It’s a very busy area, and a popular arc – a lot of times, from school the children and families head there. It is also in the middle of the neighborhood, with three blocks on either side of that intersection. Once you are coming from the east and going west, once the cars pass that area where there is no stop sign, they can go straight into the park where there are pedestrians..then it goes down to Wetherill as that is the next all-way stop,” he explained to the Commission. The Police Commissioner
added that this intersection, based on the traffic data, does not meet warrants (criteria) for the stop signs according to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). In this case, Commissioner Jackson spoke about the caveats regarding the higher amount of pedestrian traffic in the vicinity for consideration of the stop signs. “You have the option of doing it (adding the stop signs) due to the type and amount of pedestrian traffic. Any time the roadway is approaching a park you would like them to stop first. Kids walking in the area might move around much as they get excited seeing the park. I am recommending the addition of stop signs due to the amount of children and type of pedestrian activities – you also have the 21 students for school crossings, and sometimes that will bring out more parents with young children. To me it’s a lot of action in that area,” he said. The Commission then voted unanimously in support of add-
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ing the stop signs at Mulberry Avenue at Maxwell Road. Another item to come up at the June Traffic Commission meeting was consideration for installation of pedestrian (push-button) activated crosswalk sign in front of Garden City Middle School, crossing a high traffic area in the heart of Garden City. The request came up to the Traffic Commission from the GCPTA. The route from GCMS across Stewart Avenue (a Nassau County road) was already approved for a pedestrian-activated crosswalk. Jackson said the signals and lights had not been installed due to supply chain delays. The commissioner added that the village maintains the right to order any traffic control device for the crosswalk that it chooses. Trustee Kelly noted that the crosswalk on the other side of Cathedral Avenue, in front of The Garden City Hotel, is flashing all the time and appears to not make sense. “That does not help anybody because people ignore it. Then the one in front
of Village Hall has no lighting. It’s just a bad crosswalk,” he commented. “I think the pedestrian-activated crosswalk signs that flash, especially the GCMS crosswalk, will alert drivers that people are crossing the street,” Kelly said. Police Commissioner Jackson said he had a concern over children being able to push the button for the major crosswalk. Trustee Kelly suggested the Commission consider the rectangular flashing sign
L E G A L NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids MUST be RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO: THE PURCHASING DIVISION Incorporated Village of Garden City 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., UNTIL 11:00 AM EDT THURSDAY, 8/11/2022 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following: CEDAR VALLEY AND MEADOW STREET SEWER PUMP STATION RENOVATIONS
with rapid flashing lights to have the best visibility for the crosswalks. He noted some signs contain the image of a person or child crossing, which is highly effective. Trustee Kelly expressed interest in having the GCMS pedestrian-activated crosswalk installed before school starts later this summer. The Commission voted unanimously to approve the “notice of pedestrian-activated crosswalk” signage for the area.
N O T I C E S Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address or you may download the bid specifications from the New York State Contract Reporter website at the following web address: https://www.nyscr.ny.gov/ contracts.cfm This bid specification will be listed under the Agency Name of: Inc. Village of Garden City Rosemary Monahan Purchasing Agent Dated: July 22, 2022 GC 1333 1X 07/22
Mary H. Menger of Garden City has been named to the dean’s list in the University of Notre Dame’s First Year of Studies for outstanding scholarship during the Spring 2022 semester. Students who achieve dean’s honors at Notre Dame represent the top 30 percent of students in their college. n
Annie Serkes of Garden City was named to Spring 2022 Dean’s List at Saint Michael’s College. n
Julia Fornasar, of Garden City has been named to the Dean’s List at Hamilton College for the spring 2022 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must have carried throughout the semester a course load of four or more graded credits with an average of 3.5 or above. Fornasar, a rising junior majoring in economics and sociology, is a graduate of Garden City High School. n
The following Garden City students received their degrees in May as part of the Class of 2022. Garrett Going, who graduated with a
B.S. in Marketing Brendan Regan, who graduated with a B.S. in Construction Mgmt.
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Annie Serkes of Garden City was among seven Saint Michael’s College women’s tennis players who qualified for Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Scholar-Athlete status for the 2021-22 school year. She is a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy. n
Brendan Regan, of Garden City, has been named to the Spring 2022 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University, in Bristol, R.I. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a grade point average of 3.4 or higher are placed on the Dean’s List that semester. n
SUNY Morrisville recently announced that Abin Joseph, of Garden City, a Automotive Technology - BT major, was named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2022 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a 3.0 to 3.99 gradepoint average for the semester and complete 12 credit hours.
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30 consecutive wins for GC’s “A” team
Waiting for a turn at the block.
Celebrating an impressive team victory.
The Garden City “A” Swim Team has had a strong start to its 2022 season! The team won its first three meets of the summer against a number of talented teams in the area, including Manorhaven and Lynbrook. The team’s most recent win over Forest City this past Saturday marked its 30th consec-
utive dual meet win, a winning record the team began all the way back in 2014. The team has enjoyed a return to normalcy after two disrupted pandemic seasons and is looking forward to its upcoming Saturday meet against an always-challenging Valley Stream team. Go GC!
All smiles at race time. Junior boys taking a break from their races.
Perfect breaststroke technique!
“Flying” towards the finish!
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Garden City Pool News Food Drive Returns
The Garden City Pool Cares Weekend is back this year as we will be collecting food for those less fortunate July 22 through July 25. Canned goods and non-perishable food can be dropped off in the food drive boxes in the pool lobby. All food will be donated to The INN. Thank you in advance for your help!
Magic Show this Sunday
Join us at 2 p.m. this coming Sunday for a magic show you don’t want to miss. Professional, popular and extraordinary are only a few words to describe such a dedicated and passionate Long Island magician as Amore. With over 25 years of professional magic experience amazing America’s largest companies, world famous celebrities and appearing on numerous TV shows, it’s no wonder Amore is one of New York’s top-rated magicians. This magic show is presented by Smile Today Orthodontics.
Tuesday Movie Night!
Our Summer Movie Series continues this week, Tuesday, July 26, at 8:30 p.m. in the Picnic Area. Come enjoy Disney’s “Encanto” as a Colombian teenage girl has to face the frustration of being the only member of her family without magical powers. Admission: $2 Members; $4 Guests of Members.
No shark sightings in this water!
Lifeguard Training Class
We will once again be offering a American Red Cross Lifeguard class for pool members 15 years and older. The class will train candidates in becoming an ARC Certified Lifeguard and also certified in CPR/ AED. The pretest will be conducted July 26. For more information or to register, please contact the Pool Office (516-465-4072).
Just Added!!!
Due to our upcoming renovation at the Mini Golf Course we are unable to have our annual Mini Golf Night on Friday, July 29, at 7 p.m. As a result, we will now have Game Night. Join Drew and our pool staff for games on our west end grass area including relays, balloon toss and much more. Afterwards, the Snack Bar will have an ice cream special, “Make Your Own Sundae Bar”!
Jobs Available
Our college students are heading off to school soon. If you have a child 16 or older and can commit to the Pool through Labor Day, please stop in the Pool Office for more details. We are looking for Nassau County Certified Lifeguards, attendants and a pump house helper.
So much fun having Dr. Billello, Suzanne and her young helpers from Smile Today Orthodontics at our Tuesday Night Movie giving away some great SWAG!
Swim Lesson Registration
There is still time to sign up for swim lessons for youth members. Lessons are conducted, rain or shine and they are only canceled if the pool is closed for thunder &/or lighting. A child must be at least six years of age by the start of the instruction period. There is a nonrefundable $25 per child swim lesson fee. For class availability, please visit or contact the Pool Office (465-4074).
Early Bird Swim Club
Members can still sign up for our
Thanks to Maureen LaGarde of Compass Realty for sponsoring this past weekend’s Party Under the Stars.
popular Early Bird Swim Club which takes place 6 a.m. – 8 a.m. You can register at the Pool Office for an additional fee of $75. An EB pass will be issued upon registration and must be presented during EB hours to the lifeguard on duty.
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Future Events
July 22 – July 25 - GC Pool Cares Weekend / Food Drive to be donated to The INN June 24 - Magic Show / Magic of James Amore at 2 p.m. July 26 - Movie Night / “Encanto” at 8:30 in Picnic Area July 29 - Game Night at 7 p.m. August 1 - Senior Citizen Day – 10 a.m. for members, noon for senior resident non-members
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GARDEN CITY RECREATION AND PARK NEWS
The Best Secret in Town
Did you know that each of our neighbor hood parks runs a playground program every summer? Children entering 1st through 8th grades who are residents of the Village are invited to come to the park during the summer to find out what activities are taking place. Each park has its own “flavor” and “favorite” activities. The Park Directors and their staff run games, sports, tournaments, and arts and crafts activities during the day and into the evening. Trips are also run through the parks. These activities, except for the trips, are free to anyone attending. Registration is not necessary. A child may attend any day they choose. The children are supervised while in the park, but the children attending must be able to come and go to the park as they please or a parent or child care provider must be in attendance while the child participates. This program can not be used as babysitting. When: Monday through Friday beginning Monday, June 27, and ending Friday, August 12. Where: Nassau Haven, Edgemere, Tullamore, Grove, and Hemlock Parks Time: beginning 10 a.m. and running throughout the day, check your local park for posted schedules. This program is only as great as the children who attend. Please support our staff as they strive to create a great summer for the children.
2022 Gazebo Concerts on the Village Green
In cooperation with Steve Dassa Entertainment, the Garden City Recreation Department is pleased to announce a stellar schedule of Summer Concerts! All shows are performed at the Gazebo on Village Green, located at the corner of Stewart and Hilton Avenues. Shows begin promptly at 7:15 p.m. In the event of rain, shows will be moved indoors to Cluett Hall, on the grounds of Historic Saint Paul’s School, 295 Stewart Avenue. Due to the limited seating at Cluett Hall, proof of residency in the Inc. Village will be required for admission to the show. Here is the schedule of concerts: • July 28 – Tangerine – Featuring Stan Zizka, Edie Van Buren and Charlie Aiello performing the best music of the last 50 years. • August 4 – 1910 Fruitegum Co. – “Simon Says”, “1,2,3 Red Light” and more great 60s tunes. • August 11 – Southbound – Long Island’s Classic Country band. • August 18 – Manhattan Skyline – Great lead voices and terrific harmonies by this popular group. For additional information about these shows, please call Garden City Recreation and Parks at (516) 465-4075.
Youth Baseball Camp
Week of August 1–4
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 25–28 Where: Community Park’s Baseball Fields Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m. Fee: $ 130 each week To register for the above camp, please visit the Recreation and Parks office or if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.
Minecraft vs. Roblox Flix 9:00 to 12:00 p.m. Make a Minecraft or Roblox movie, or make a mashup movie! Work in groups to create a stop-motion movie full of games or challenges for your character to overcome. Students will create sets out of construction paper, make their Minecraft blocks, film, do voice-overs, and new for 2022, more set design effects like flowing lava!
Girls Softball Camp for Grades 3–8
Recreation and Parks will offer the following summer art camps in the cottages at St. Paul’s. The subjects of each camp and the dates are as follows: Crayola® Wild World (August 22–26) - Are you ready for an art expedition? Let the wonder and beauty of the animal kingdom inspire your curiosity and creativity. Learn about animals and find out how wildlife conservationists are working to protect species around the globe. Experiment with a variety of art techniques and use Crayola brand products to create animal-inspired art projects.
Recreation and Parks’ softball camp will teach young aspiring players entering grades 3 through 8 the basic skills of softball. Every aspect of the game will be covered including hitting, fielding, base running, pitching, and more. Team play will be emphasized. The goal of this camp is for young athletes to improve their overall self confidence and knowledge of the game. When: August 1 to August 4 Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m. Where: Community Park Softball Field Cost: $ 130 To register for any of the above camps, please visit the Recreation and Parks office or if you have a password you can register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net.
Incrediflix Filmaking Camps for Ages 7–13
Incrediflix is back for the summer! This very popular film making camp guides children through the aspects of this great hobby. Children will work in age appropriate groups to create and make their own short film. Topics are listed below. Lunch supervision is included for any child who would like to stay for both sessions of that week’s camp. All flix will be professionally edited and will be downloadable within a month after camp ends. Where: Community Park Tennis Hut Cost: $199 for each ½ day session, or $375 if you register for both sessions in the same week, bring your lunch, stay for two classes Our topics are:
Animation Flix 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. In this fast paced class, you’ll be creating up to 4 stop motion movies. These will include dinosaurs, whiteboard and toy car animations. And then you’ll get to make your own cartoon animation starring you and your voice! To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Checks only please for this camp, made payable to Incrediflix.
Imagine Arts Academy Summer Camp for Those Entering Grades 1–5
Children entering grades 1 to 5 may register for either a 9 a.m. to noon class OR a 1 to 4 p.m. class. The fee for each week will be $370, checks only made payable to LI Steam Group. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.
Summer Chess Wizards Camps Announced
Garden City Recreation and Parks has again partnered with the very popular “Chess Wizards” to offer after school programs for Garden City children ages 5 through 12 who want to learn the game of chess! Chess Wizards is a fun way to have kids experience the excitement of chess. Kids will play in mini tournaments, have interactive lessons with chess pros and play cool chess variants like bug house. It is proven that chess enhances cognitive development in children, improves both verbal and mathematical skills, and increases all levels of academic performance! Playing chess stimulates the mind and helps children strengthen skills such as focusing, visualizing goals, abstract thinking, and forming concrete opinions.
Instructors (who are called “Wizards”) provide all the materials necessary for your child to participate in the class and no additional purchase is required to attend. All students will receive a trophy, puzzle folder and wizards t-shirt. Come join the fun!!! Two weeks of camp will be offered for this program: July 25–28 from 9 a.m. to noon OR Noon to 3 p.m. August 1–4 from 9 a.m. to noon OR Noon to 3 p.m. All classes will be held in St. Paul’s Cottages. The cost of each 4-day, 3-hour camp is $175. Your child may register for a full day and bring lunch at a cost of $257. To register for this program, please visit the Chess Wizards website at www. chesswizards.com.website at www. chesswizards.com.
GC Recreation & Parks Presents Mad Science Camp
Mad Science of Long Island is a company who provides a wonderful learning experience in a camp setting. Residents of the Village of Garden City entering grades 1–5 are encouraged to attend. The topics and details for each camp are listed below. For any Science Camp, all checks should be made payable to LI Steam Group. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. For all weeks (These camps run Monday through Friday unless noted): Where: St. Paul’s Center Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. OR 1 to 4 p.m. Fee: $370, checks only made payable to LI Steam Group Weekly topics are:
July 25–29
Topic: BOTS Lab ($30 additional fee during the first day of class) Explore the world of robotics in the hands on class! Campers take home awesome daily science projects and will complete a robot that they will take home at the end of the camp!
August 1–5
Topic: NASA Space Academy Discover the frontiers of space as campers explore our Earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of the solar system! Comets, planets, stars and more are all waiting to be discovered in the camp.
August 8–12
Topic: Brixology Using Lego bricks, kids build a different engineering themed project in each class! They explore different engineering fields while using critical thinking and creative problem solving to improve their creations!
August 15–19
Topic: Crazy Chemworks Participants will learn real lab tech-
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niques and safety procedures while using these throughout the week making crazy concoctions and chemical combinations. Glow in the dark, potions, slime and other projects with be introduced.
Recreation Tennis Camps for Ages 4–15
Recreation and Park’s Tennis Camp program offers Village resident children aged 4 to 15 an opportunity to learn or advance their tennis skills while working with experienced tennis pros in a fun setting. Our camps are set by age and children will be grouped according to ability within their camp. All sessions are held at the Community Park Tennis Center. The age of the child at the start of the session will determine which session the child may attend and proof of age may be required. Please read the information below to determine which camp your child is eligible to attend. Equipment needed: flat soled sneakers and a tennis racket (Rackets provided for Peewees).
All Camps will follow the same session dates: Session E: July 25–28 Session F: August 1 – 4 Session G: August 8 – 11
SENIOR ADVANCED CAMP - For children ages 12 to 15. For the more serious, more advanced students. Knowledge of the game required. Time: 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Cost: $149
PEEWEE CAMP – For ages 4 to 6. Skills are learned by fun and easy to do drills taught by our tennis staff. Time: 9 – 9:55 a.m. Cost: $ 75 NOVICE CAMP – For ages 6 and 7. This camp will teach serving, rallying, and the basics of a tennis game, keeping it fun for the younger tennis set. Time: 9–10:30 a.m. Cost: $125 JUNIOR CAMP – For ages 8–11. For all levels of experience, this camp will group players by ability so that everyone can move to the next level. Time: 10 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Cost: $149 JUNIOR ADVANCED CAMP - For children ages 8 to 11. For the more serious, more advanced students. Knowledge of the game required. Time: 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Cost: $149 SENIOR CAMP - For ages 12 to 15. For all levels of experience. Time: 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Cost: $149
To register for any of the above camps, please visit the Recreation and Parks office or if you have a password you can register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net.
Get a Jump on the Summer
US Sports and Garden City Recreation have again joined up to
Sports
GC Wings seek players for 2022–23 The Garden City Wings will be forming its 2022–23 Varsity Ice Hockey team. Players may attend Garden City High School or a private school. Players must reside within the school
district (SD#18), and have ice hockey experience. For information, please email gardencitywings@gmail.com or see Instagram at #GCWings or #rollwings
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.
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Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 3-bath. MLS# 3408492. $799,000.
Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3413439. $939,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. MLS# 3406726. $969,000.
Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3411714. $1,150,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. MLS# 3379760. $1,425,000.
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Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.55-bath. MLS# 3393086. $1,599,000.
Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 4-bath. MLS# 3397353. $1,695,000.
Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath. MLS# 3400519. $1,975,000.
Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. MLS# 3392496. $2,100,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.55-bath. MLS# 3417650. $2,159,000.
Wyndham East, M23 Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. MLS# 3352058. $695,000.
Wyndham West, #411 Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. MLS# 3391186. $739,000.
Wyndham East, M24 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3336732. $799,000.
Wyndham East, #709 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3388058. $899,000.
Wyndham East, M26 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3334082. $1,150,000.
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Wyndham West, #709 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3365911. $899,000.
Wyndham West, #305 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3385390. $849,000.
Wyndham West, M18 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3316468. $949,000.
Wyndham East, #316 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3393639. $999,000.
Forest Hills, NY 0-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3414781. $175,000.
Rockville Centre, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. MLS# 3403232. $439,000.
New Hyde Park, NY 2-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3392144. $630,000.
Syosset, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. MLS# 3404196. $659,000.
Out of Town Listings Wyndham East, #314 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3416284. $999,000.
Stewart Manor, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3402417. $550,000.
Wyndham East, #901 Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath. MLS# 3376904. $1,299,000. PE N D IN G
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Stewart Manor, NY 2-bedroom, 2-bath. MLS# 3396255. $585,000.
Oceanside, NY 3-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3402967. $598,000.
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Floral Park, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. MLS# 3407970. $750,000.
Rockville Centre, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. MLS# 3393663. $798,000.
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Roslyn Heights, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3414876. $800,000.
Bellerose Village, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. MLS# 3415478. $1,225,000.
Rockville Centre, NY 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath. MLS# 3411302. $1,998,000.
Mineola, NY 1-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3409630. $279,999.
Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3413625. $295,000.
Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3389210. $459,000.
Condos, Co-Ops & Rentals Remsenburg, NY 5-bedroom, 4.55-bath. MLS# 3411348. $3,850,000.
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