The Garden City News (8/2/24) by Litmor Publishing

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Board approves $626K vacuum truck

BY RIKKI MASSAND

On July 25, the Village Board of Trustees approved the purchase of a new vacuum truck for the Department of Public Works (DPW) from Illinois-based Jet Vac Equipment LLC, costing $626,089. This expense, covered by the capital budget, is part of the 2024-25 village budget.

To offset some of the cost, the Board also approved a grant application to the New York State Department of Environmental

Conservation (DEC) under the Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) grant program. The maximum available grant amount is $325,000.

Public Works Superintendent John Borroni explained the new truck’s necessity, citing the aging current truck and advancements in technology. It will be used for maintenance during heavy rainfall, stormwater catch basin cleaning, drain line jet cleaning, and excavation for new drainage structures.

“The existing vacuum truck is aging and the advancements in technology necessitate an upgrade. The new vac truck will feature a larger tank to hold more water or debris, and the setup will improve efficiency and safety of our workers. In addition to the primary uses the vac truck can be used for excavation efforts to install new drainage structures – reducing the need

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BY RIKKI MASSAND

A month after reviewing the interior conditions of the former Long Island Motor Parkway Toll Lodge on Seventh Street, the Garden City Board of Trustees approved a renovation project on July 25. This “Toll Lodge Rehabilitation” aims to restore the historic headquarters of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce, reflecting the history of Garden City and the Long Island Motor Parkway, which was built by Willam K. Vanderbilt as the first U.S. road exclusively for automobiles.

The Board awarded the $114,725 bid to Jamaica Queensbased New Safeway Contracting Corp. Superintendent of Public Works John Borroni detailed the scope, including

BY RIKKI MASSAND

Garden City Trustee Vinny Muldoon, with support from Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan, announced the formation of a new St. Paul’s advisory committee at the Board of Trustees meeting on July 25. The committee will focus on the strategic planning and future use of the historic St. Paul’s main building on Stewart Avenue. Residents are encouraged to volunteer for this effort.

St. Paul’s, which opened in 1883, is Garden City’s largest structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The new committee will explore a construction plan that incorporates various recreational uses suggested by village residents during events like the “Future of St. Paul’s” Open House and surveys organized by the Mayor’s Advisory Committee.

During September and October the Garden City HS Varsity Field Hockey team will be offering an instructional clinic for girls in grades K–8.

The village has voted to renovate the historic Toll Lodge at the eastern end of Seventh Street. For decades, the Toll Lodge housed the Chamber of Commerce. However, while the Chamber handled basic maintenance, larger projects like a new roof were deferred.

After the pandemic, the village requested a substantial rent increase, which the Chamber couldn’t pay, leading to their departure.

Now, the village plans major renovations, and the historically significant building will incur considerable costs. The question is: what will the village do with the building after renovations?

Despite occasional tensions, the business sector’s health is crucial to the community’s well-being. Without a

vibrant downtown, Garden City would be far less desirable.

We believe the village should reach an agreement with the Chamber to let it use the building again. Currently, the Chamber operates virtually, with its president, John Wilton, fielding town questions on his personal cell phone. This is just not sustainable. Let’s work together for Garden City’s betterment. n

The Nassau County Legislature plans to vote on the Las Vegas Sands casino proposal on Monday. If you are able, please attend the rally against the casino at 12:15 on the steps of the county offices.

Go to www.nocasinonassau.org for information.

Library vs. Toll Lodge

To the Editor:

As a frequent user of the Garden City Library , it was disappointing to see the Mayor have to use her “tie-breaker” vote to pass a budget item for the library. The library requested an additional $26,049 to complete replacing the carpet that had been there for over 20 years.

Trustees Harrington and Muldoon voted against the $26,000 budget item. Trustee Finneran and Tai were “no” votes thru absenteeism.

Meanwhile, the Board approved Board authorization for $160,000 for “Toll Lodge Rehabilitation.” This is only for the exterior, with the interior apparently going to cost significantly additional funds.

What message are we giving our community when Trustee Harrington and Muldoon vote against an additional $26,000 to finish the project for the Library, where more than 110,000 patrons visit each year, but Trustee Harrington and Muldoon vote to spend $160,000 on a deserted Toll House building that the Chamber of Commerce had exclusive use yet appears not to have five visitors a year?

Since the Chamber of Commerce has been the sole tenant for decades, maybe Trustee Muldoon and Harrington should ask the Chamber when this Toll House became so neglected that residents have to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to rehabilitate it. In addition residents had to pay to power wash it. By code that should be the business’ responsibility? Why would the BOT be so generous with tax dollars for a Toll House I suspect the majority of the Village hasn’t paid attention to in their lifetime but not the GC Public Library?

I hope we all start paying attention how this Board seems to be operating with the newly elected representatives. I hope it isn’t turning into an alliance of 4 verses anything that did not get them elected.

George Evans

Compromise or demolish

To the Editor:

If the Village can’t compromise, tear it down.

It seems clear that the Preservationists and Alliance BOT are using a structurally flawed opinion poll to push their plans for saving every brick and the 500 rooms of St Paul’s while refusing to consider the much greater number of uses a facadism plan could afford the residents. The “Preservation” vote was to further explore both Facadism and/or Adaptive Reuse. However, because of poor design elements of the poll, neither residents, nor BOT members, can tell which of the two “preservation” options were favored by the voters. Combining “save every brick” and “facadism” in the “preservation” line led to a vote that gave the residents of the village no direction, as many predicted.

It is actually quite possible that “demolition” might have been the number one vote gatherer and adaptive reuse, with its $125-200,000,000 price tag as the majority of the St Paul’s Sub-Finance Committee estimated, came in last. And that was in an environment with all the misinformation that the Alliance systemically put out regarding the benefits of the Alliance Plan immediately prior to the opinion poll. (https:// www.gcnews.com/articles/lies-damnlies-statistics/) Many now know the Alliance cannot raise funds cheaper, the Alliance cannot do the labor for less, no rehabilitation of St Paul’s is going to cost the residents only $1 a day, and there never will be a “Trustee Torino Tax Exemption” as Trustee Torino and Frank McDonough claimed.

Anyone following the Mayor Veneziale St Paul’s Committee knows that façadism was never seriously analyzed by the Save Every Brick Committee, or “Adaptive Reuse” as they like to call it. But many residents want St Paul’s resolved and don’t care for the extremism of “Demo” or an “Adaptive Reuse” plan that has proven to be less See page 30

Urgent repairs for DPW Service Yard sprinkler system

BY RIKKI MASSAND

At its July 25 meeting, the Village Board of Trustees declared an emergency and approved funding for urgent upgrades to the fire sprinkler system at the Garden City Public Works (DPW) Municipal Service Yard on Cherry Valley Avenue. The existing system was deemed unsafe.

The Board authorized bypassing the competitive bidding process to contract Engage Evolution Piping Corp. for $332,500. The new system will include pumps, a double check valve, sprinkler heads, alarm sensors, and connectivity to the fire department.

Trustee Vinny Muldoon inquired about the emergency allocation, prompting Superintendent Borroni to explain the immediate need. The current sprinkler system does not comply with Nassau County Fire Marshal regulations and lacks sufficient water pressure.

“Village Water Superintendent Stan Carey and the Water Department performed some flow tests on the hydrants, and that resulted in low water pressure and reduced volume – that would not support adequate fire protection for the building. We will need to install booster

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pumps and jockey pumps (small pumps connected to a fire sprinkler system). We will then install a backflow device as well as replacing approximately 400 sprinkler heads throughout the building,” Borroni said.

The project will also include new tamper and floor switches to integrate with the new fire alarm system. Currently, the alarm does not notify the central station, preventing a response from the Garden City Fire Department.

Trustee Muldoon emphasized the urgency, noting the village had no alternative. The Board had previously approved a $15,000 proposal from Evolution Piping Corp. in March for professional services related to the sprinkler system upgrade.

Borroni confirmed the existing system is a “wet system” that cannot operate effectively due to inadequate water pressure. He also mentioned the installation of a VESDA Aspirating Smoke Detection system to sample air within the facility.

The DPW superintendent noted that both systems were originally installed without the permission from the Nassau County Fire Marshal because the Yard facility is too old, and the village didn’t file applications in the past.

“With the wet system, it does not have enough water pressure to fully operate if the sprinklers were to be activated,” he said.

Public hearing on solar systems

Village Attorney Gary Fishberg announced a public hearing on proposed revisions to Garden City’s Supplementary Use Regulations for solar energy systems. The hearing, scheduled for August 15, will consider adopting a local law to amend the Village code, in particular, applications involving solar panels and their placement at residences.

Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan thanked the Architectural Design Review Board (ADRB) members for their work on the draft legislation, highlighting the importance of updating the village code to reflect advancements in solar technology.

“With the changing technology for solar energy systems, the ADRB recognized the importance of having a village code for it and they researched how to draft one. I look forward to us being able to address this, and I thank the volunteers for their work. Thank you Mr. Fishberg for your assistance as well,” the mayor said.

Trustees were provided with a copy

of the proposed law and were encouraged to submit questions or comments to Fishberg before the hearing.

“It is much better to do it earlier so if there are any questions, comments or revisions that are necessary we can make those revisions in advance of the next Board meeting,” Fishberg said.

Village Building Dept. June statistics

Superintendent of Building Giuseppe Giovanniello reported the department’s June activities to the Board of Trustees. The department completed 233 inspections, issued 136 building applications, and addressed 30 complaints. June fees totaled $196,000.

Giovanniello noted the installation of a new, code-compliant railing system at Cluett Hall for public safety. He also reported progress on Garden City Fire Station No. 2, with drawings and cost estimates from Lizardos Engineering nearing completion. A review meeting is planned to assess project costs and budget alignment.

“We are still awaiting their (Lizardos) final project specifications, and from there we can go out to receive bids to get a total number on the project. After that, if the Board is ready to execute the project with the numbers we receive, we will pursue this,” Giovanniello said.

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140 Rockaway Avenue

Open House Fri., 8/2 6:30-7:30 pm Sat., 8/3 11am-1pm, Sun., 8/4 12-1:30 pm

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623 Stewart Ave., Suite 203.This marks the fourth location offering outpatient psychiatric services and psychotherapy. The ribbon cutting was well attended by members of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce, Nassau County officials,and Evolve Psychiatry providers and staff. Evolve Psychiatry participates in many insurance plans and is accepting new patients. To learn more about the services offered, go to www.evolvepsychiatry.com.

Presenting a spacious Garden City Estates large three-bedroom, two-bath ranch-style home nestled on a generous lot. This property offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Inside the inviting living room offers a traditional fireplace set on a neat granite hearth providing a perfect setting for everyday living and great entertaining. While outside a patio and covered porch provide excellent spaces to enjoy picturesque green space vistas. Large EIK & formal DR. The St Paul’s playground and athletic fields are conveniently around the corner. This home is an excellent choice for both first-time buyers and those looking to downsize. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this tranquil retreat in the middle of everything your own. Offered at $1,049,000

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Welcome to this beautifully updated four-bedroom, two bath cape nestled on a generous 60 x 146 property. Completely renovated in 2017, this home boasts many incredible details;

•a spacious open floor plan with a renovated eat-in-kitchen boasting an impressive 10 foot center island with leather granite, stunning custom cabinetry with quartz countertops and top of the line JennAir appliances including a gas range.

•a breathtaking family room with vaulted ceilings enhance this perfectly open concept.

•a cozy sunporch that adds comfort and added space

•a convenient mud room area for storage and organization

•a generous first floor master bedroom with ample closets as well as a full hall updated bath with double sinks

•the second floor provides 3 additional spacious bedrooms and another updated full bath

•the basement level provides a recreational area, storage, laundry and utilities.

Additional features; radiant heat in bathrooms and sunporch, gas heat, dream backyard with beautifully manicured deep property, brick walkway, attached garage, IGS, near to park, LIRR, schools and shopping. Low taxes!

Offered at $1,295,000

Something for everyone at the August 3 Book Sale

August 3 Book Sale will have a wide selection of genres!

There will be something for everyone at the Pop-Up Book Sale on August 3 — whether you’re looking for children’s books. timeless classics, old treasures or the perfect book to read on vacation or at the beach. The Friends of the Garden City Public Library are hosting a Pop-Up Book Sale on Saturday, August 3 from 9:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. on the lower level of the Garden City Public Library. A wide range of genres will be available, including fiction and non-fic-

tion, chilldren and young adult titles. Proceeds from the Pop-Up Book Sale will enable the Friends of the Garden City Public Library to continue funding the Museum Passes, the Monday Movie Matinees, and programs for children, young adults and adults.

To learn more about the Friends of the Garden City Public Library please see the Friends’ page on the Garden City Public Library website gardencitypl.org/friends

Loose change drive for veterans

The office of Dr. Lisa Coors, Physical Therapy Options, will be hosting a "loose change" donation collection to benefit the American Legion Unit 265. Small donations come together to do big things!

Show your appreciation to our veter-

ans by dropping off your “loose change” donations at Physical Therapy Options, 226 Seventh St, Suite 101, from July 1 until November 10, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact Dr. Coors for more information lcoors@ptoptions. com or 516-747-1520.

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Garden City Real Estate Market Information

8 Linden Street

RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN GARDEN CITY

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

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30-year

Long Island Sales Data From One Key MLS

Date: 07/31/2024

Sold price: $1,360,000

4 bedrooms, 2 full baths

Architectural Style: Expanded Cape

Property size: .14

Annual taxes: $16,834

MLS number: 3558507

The Seller’s Team: Xiao Yan B. Zhang, Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Realty

The Buyer’s Team: Elizabeth Breslin, Howard Hanna Coach

Located in a tree-lined neighborhood within the heart of Garden City’s Eastern Section, 8 Linden Street is a beautiful Expanded Cape with 4 sizable bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. This move-inready residence boasts spacious living rooms, brand new hardwood floors on the second floor, multiple large walk-in closets and a kitchen with great storage, stainless steel appliances and a gas range. Additional home features include a picturesque brick/blue stone front porch, a full basement, central air-conditioning, a 1 car attached garage, a first floor bedroom/ Guest Quarters and the entire roof was replaced in 2023. The 6,000 Sq.Ft. lot has tall, manicured privacy landscaping, a flat grass area and a paver patio - great for entertaining outdoors. The property is close to the vibrant Village of Garden City, playgrounds, parks, the LIRR and major highways. Zoned for Hemlock Elementary / Garden City High School.

18 Euston Road

07/31/2024

3552090 The Seller’s Team: Julie Whicher, Compass Greater NY

The Buyer’s Team: Adrienne McDougal, Compass Greater NY

This charming 1907 Dutch Colonial home is situated on an 8,000-square-foot property in the Estates section of Garden City and is within walking distance of Nassau Blvd Train Station. This house features a foyer, a spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace, dining room, updated kitchen, and a powder room. Adjacent to the living room is a sunlit den that opens to a beautiful patio and yard. This home includes a primary bedroom with an ensuite, two additional bedrooms, an office, and a sizable full bathroom. The large basement offers ample play area, storage, and laundry room space. The home has a long driveway and a two-car detached garage round out this beautiful home. Its convenient location provides easy access to schools, parks, LIRR, highways, and downtown Garden City.

16 Kingsbury Road

Date: 7/26/2024

Sold price: $1,270,000

3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 1 half bath

Architectural style: Mott Colonial Property size: .14

Annual taxes: $19,412

MLS number: 3555161

The Seller’s Team: Dana Eaton, Howard Hanna Coach

The Buyer’s Team: Alyson Esposito, Compass Greater NY

Classic Brick Mott Colonial Inviting, open concept living room with fireplace and surprising sight lines to the formal dining room beyond creating a seamless flow for entertaining. The eat-in kitchen has been expanded across the back of the house, providing ample space for cooking, dining and pantry storage. Additionally, there is a cozy den, an office, and a powder room on the first floor. The side hall layout and sweeping staircase lead upstairs to 3 generous bedrooms and a remodeled hall bath. Features include Fireplace, Hardwood Floors, Central Air Conditioning, New Heating System, Rear Patio with Privacy Hedge, 2-car paver driveway and 1-car garage.

This informational page is sponsored by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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

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

Chess 4 Community

New monthly program, Play and Learn, open to all levels and ages, beginner to more experienced players, August 30, 3:00-4:00. Register by calling the Senior Center front desk at (516) 385-8006.

Beginner Mah-Jongg Lessons

Beginner mah-jongg lessons with Chris Levchuck, Tuesdays beginning September 10 at the Senior Center, $100 for 8 weeks. Pay at the Recreation Office or see Felicia at the Senior Center.

Make checks payable to “Inc. Village of Garden City”.

Trip to Radio City Music Hall for Christmas Spectacular

Trip to Radio City Music Hall for the Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes. Wednesday, December 4, show at 2:00, charter bus pick up at 11:45 from across the street from the Senior Center. Register at the Senior Center front deskfor $157, make checks payable to “Amazing Destinations Ltd.” Deadline: September 20.

Program on Tax Exemptions

Nassau County Department of Assessment Tax Exemption Program, Thursday, 8/8, at the Senior Center, 1:00–3:00.

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Rotary for Breakfast, Stay “Steady as You Go!”

While Mineola-Garden City Rotary traditionally holds lunch meetings with the gamut of guest speakers at Mineola’s Davenport Press restaurant on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays throughout the year, for a change, we decided to try meeting for breakfast. Hence, we have set a breakfast meeting for Tuesday, August 13, 8 a.m. at the Carle Place Diner, 151 Old Country Road, Carle Place (corner of Glen Cove Road).

We are most pleased to welcome as guest breakfast speaker, Marjorie Paganelli, coordinator of Community Outreach at NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island. Ms. Paganelli collaborates with community organizations and outside agencies to increase public awareness and promote health education as well as evidence-based Fall Prevention programs.

Marjorie Paganelli will speak about Falls Prevention Awareness Day to be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 10 a.m.–4 p.m, at 1300 Franklin Avenue, Suite ML5, Garden City, NY. Falls Prevention Day is recognized nationwide in order to educate people and older adults on the best way to stay safe and prevent falls. As we like to say (and stay), “steady as we go!”

Marjorie’s event will consist of five NYU Langone physicians that will have presentations on various topics related to falls prevention. Additionally, there will be five different vendors on hand to answer questions. It is both a fun and educational day along with giveaways.

While Fall Prevention Day is free of charge, space is limited so registration is required. To register, call 516-663-4782.

Marjorie Paganelli is a certified tai chi instructor and a Master Trainer of Matter of Balance program where she teaches older adults on how to increase their strength, flexibility, improve their

Marjorie A. Paganelli, coordinator, community outreach, NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island, guest speaker on Tuesday, August 13.

balance and overall health, both on site and in the community.

Participating in community activities, health fairs and senior health expos, Marjorie speaks to various groups about Fall Prevention as well as her Senior Engagement Lecture series. In addition, she fosters and builds relationships with organizations that serve senior citizens in order to bring her programming to them. Marjorie says it is her passion to uplift educate and improve the health of the older adult population so that they are able to live an independent life.

If you’d like to remain “steady as you go,” attend our Rotary breakfast on August 13 to learn more from Marjorie Paganelli about her programs as well as Falls Prevention Day. There is no set breakfast fee. You will pay for your own breakfast – whether it’s bagel and coffee or full-fledged breakfast . To reserve, please email Club President Diana O’Neill at mineolagardencityrotaryclub@gmail.com.

Senior Duplicate Bridge Results

North/South:

1st Place (Tie): Joan Kierrnan and Claire Burns Terry Schoenig and Tommie Dodge

The winners of the Monday, July 29, games: East/West:

1st Place: Peggy Burns and Carrie Flapan

2nd Place: Rudy Kaiser and George Salem

A baseball cap (Green Tractors) was found. Rudy Kaiser has it.

Volunteers sought for new St. Paul’s committee

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Muldoon reported that several residents have already submitted resumes for the new committee, and many appear well-qualified. He emphasized the importance of reaching out to the entire village to attract more volunteers with relevant expertise.

“We are going to make sure that we are sending out the invite over the next couple of weeks to our entire village –we are actively seeking people who are qualified in the different fields. We will try to reach out to all the residents who may not have heard about our progress on St. Paul’s or may not have attended the recent Board of Trustees’ meetings. We are opening this opportunity for them to send us their resumes, as we continue looking through them for people who are qualified in certain sectors that can help us in the development of St. Paul’s as we move forward over the next six months or whenever,” he commented.

Muldoon added that the Village of Garden City will be advertising this new committee and the possible roles residents could have through placement in The Garden City News, and on the village’s website and social media platforms. Trustee Muldoon said the Board resolved to “touch as many places as we can so that residents can see this.”

“If they feel like they want to volunteer their time, they’re qualified and they can help us in this venture then we would love to hear from them. We will try to get through to any resident who may be interested and qualified in different fields. Please send in your resumes and we will take it from there,” he said.

Deputy Mayor Bruce Chester said the goals for advertising should be effective. He called the mission of getting the word out about the advisory committee “a great idea” and said the village would be eager to receive more applications as a result of advertising.

Trustee Muldoon also said that selections for the new committee will be made by the third week of August.

“By early September I would love

to be able to really gather the advisory committee and we sit down and start its process. I think we will assemble a great team of volunteers who will really help out, and I am looking forward to it,” Trustee Muldoon said.

For more information, residents can contact Village of Garden City Clerk Kelly Galanek at 516-465-4000 or via email at kgalanek@gardencityny.net

$2 million bond resolution for water

On July 25, the Village Board approved a $2,178,000 bond resolution for a municipal water main improvement project. Superintendent of Public Works John Borroni detailed the scope of work, including replacing water mains and valves on Kellum Place and Third Street, and related valve replacements on Franklin Avenue.

Superintendent Borroni advised the Board of Trustees, “these projects were identified due to deficiencies found within the distribution system, which include undersized water mains and nonworking control valves used for emergencies.”

The project will run from Fifteenth Street to Old Country Road on Kellum Place, and from Rockaway Avenue west to the dead end on Third Street.

The Board also approved $64,000 for architectural and engineering firm H2M, which will oversee the design and construction of the project.

Village Treasurer Irene Woo noted that the project is expected to cost around $2,100,000. The Board also re-adopted a bond resolution for the Cedar Valley Sewer Lift Station improvement project, correcting a previously published error in the bond amount.

When the initial resolution was approved on June 12, Trustees Judy Courtney, Ed Finnegan, Bruce Torino, Michele Harrington, Deputy Mayor Bruce Chester, and Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan were present to vote; two trustees were absent.

Woo explained, “When this bond resolution was published, the wrong amount was used. We need to re-adopt the resolution with the correct amount and publish it again.”

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Women’s Health Care of Garden City committed to personalized care

By John L. Gomes, MD

John L. Gomes, MD, founded Women’s Health Care of Garden City in 1995. It has remained an independent private practice, providing personalized obstetrical and gynecological services.

He employs the technical advances of conventional medicine with an integrative approach to navigate women through difficult pregnancies into the menopausal years. He treats a wide variety of OB/GYN conditions and is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care.

All tests are conveniently done on the premises, and a dedicated, compassionate staff is on call 24/7.

He is committed to excellence in patient communication, education and support, as many patients come with anxiety associated with past experiences and future concerns.

Dr. Gomes received his undergraduate degree from Brown University, and his Doctor of Medicine from Columbia University.

He is both Board Certified and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Women’s Health Care of Garden City is located at 1000 Franklin Avenue, Suite 200, Garden City.

Garden City real estate, reimagined.

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EAB Tip of the Week

Identifying Tree of Heaven Plants

Tree of Heaven plants are a preferred host of Spotted Lanternfly so removing the trees could help control Lanternfly populations. The following information will help you to identify these plants. Please contact Joe Umana (GC Village Arborist) at 516465-4076 or jumana@gardencityny. net to confirm your identification and next steps.

Tree of Life plants have the following features: - feather shaped compound leaves - single terminal leaflet - has rancid peanut butter smell and clear sap - white to yellow blossoms that turn red to orange - heart shaped leaf scars

Information provided by the Environmental Advisory Board

Melted Ed and Cousin Ed back at Repeal

The Something From Nothing Tour returns to Garden City tonight after a sold out performance at Floral Parks’ Swing the Teapot, and a command performance at The Atlantic Beach Club.

Come to Repeal Bar & Grill, 55 New Hyde Park Rd. tonight and hear what everyone is talking about, “ The best folk rock duo to come along in quite some time. ”

Steve will be slinging the taps with Stephanie while the kind and conscientious waitstaff serves up some of the best pub delights this side of town, all as the Cousins will be floating melodiously across the room!

The troubles start at 8:00 p.m. with three sets of Melted Ed originals, deep cut Americana and Irish rock. Admission is free.

Melted Ed and Cousin Dan will perform at Repeal Bar and Grill on Friday, August 2.

Attention students!

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

152 Kilburn Road, Garden City

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Showings Saturday, 8/3 12-2 and Sunday, 8/4 12-2 by appointment only.

Welcome to this pristine turn-of-the-century colonial home situated mid-block on a 10,000-square-foot property in the heart of the estate section of Garden City. This house seamlessly combines old-world charm with modern luxury. The home offers 3,300 square feet of renovated living space with exceptional architectural details, including high ceilings, magnificent moldings, an original fireplace, and hardwood floors. Upon entering the front porch, you’ll step into a glass vestibule and foyer of this 1917 home. The spacious living room features a detailed carved fireplace that leads into the sun-drenched den or office. The banquet-sized dining room leads into the wet bar and the eat-in kitchen. A grand staircase leads to the second floor, where you’ll find a generous-sized primary ensuite with a luxurious oversized marble bathroom, a walk-in closet, a dressing room, two additional large bedrooms, a hall bathroom, and a laundry room. The staircase continues to a third floor with two extra-large bedrooms, a sitting area/office, and a full bathroom. The finished basement boasts a family room with custom cabinetry throughout, a gym, a full bathroom, and storage. The manicured backyard is perfect for entertaining with its patio and an oversized two-car detached garage with a loft. This home is convenient to schools, parks, LIRR, highways, and downtown Garden City.

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Photos from the Village Archives

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

Salvation Army Hotel

When Camp Mills was established in WWI in the portion of Garden City east of Clinton Rd. and south of Stewart Ave., the Salvation Army built a 3-story L-shaped hotel at the northeast carner of Clinton and Stewart for use of visitors to the army base. After the war ended and the base was disassembled in the early 1920s, the hotel was split into two sections and transported on Clinton Rd. and over to Washington Ave. at Lincoln Blvd., a block south of the Village in Hempstead, where it was reconstructed as two separate buildings. They exist today at that location. Stewart School was built at the original location in 1937. Archives identifier: gc cm32.

Old World Quality Corp.

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Monday, August 5th is an important day for the Village, and I will be joined by other members of the BOT as we attend the 12:15 rally on the steps of the County Legislative Building at 1550 Franklin Ave (corner of Old Country Rd) to voice our unequivocal and unanimous opposition to the Proposed Mega casino at the Nassau Hub.

We recognize the politics behind the Casino project and the likelihood the Nassau County Legislature will vote in favor of a lease agreement to move this project forward. However, we will continue to show up and speak out against this project that we know will have a severely negative impact on our beautiful Village and all of Nassau County. I hope to see you there on Monday!

Why is it so important to continue speaking out against this project? In addition to the hope that our own legislator, John Giuffré, and others will vote no, we understand how important showing opposition is to the ultimate decision on who will get the gambling license from Albany.

Thank you to all who took the time to submit written comments already, and if you did not, comments are still being accepted until August 5th at LegPublicComment@ nassaucountyny.gov.

Attending Monday’s rally and the afternoon hearing beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Nassau County Legislative Building is a great way to let your voice be heard.

Recreation Survey - There’s Still Time to Fill it Out

If you were one of the 2,000 households randomly selected to take the Recreation survey, there is still time to submit your completed survey! You can either mail in the survey received or fill it out online. Don’t delay though! The survey is closing later in August!

St. Paul’s Board of Trustees Advisory Committee

As we look forward to the Re-imagined St. Paul’s Phase, the Village Board of Trustees is seeking volunteers with large scale commercial project experience in the following fields:

• Construction

• Architecture

• Engineering Resumes should be sent to

Village Clerk Kelly Galanek at kgalanek@ gardencityny.net.

Toll Lodge

Rehabilitation

The Board has approved a new capital project to rehabilitate the historic Toll Lodge building. The project was awarded to New Safeway Contracting Corp., low bidder, at a cost of $114,725. According to Public Works Superintendent John Borroni, the project incudes roof and gutter replacement, exterior cleaning and painting, interior painting and new flooring. I am excited to see us bringing it back to what it should be. I’d like to thank Trustee Muldoon for his work on the project.

National Night Out August 6th

On Tuesday, August 6, 2024, the Garden City Police Department will participate in the Annual National Night Out Crime and Drug Prevention event at the Garden City Pool between 12:00 and 6:00 p.m. National Night Out is a national community-building campaign that promotes Police-Community partnerships and involves over 16,790 communities worldwide. National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for and participation in local anticrime efforts, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and send a message to criminals, letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. During the event, residents will be invited to participate in games and activities that promote safety. In addition, inkless child ID kits are being made available free to parents through a collaborative effort to protect state/local children with National Night Out, the National Child ID Program, and the Garden City Police Department. Officers will also be collecting any unused, expired, and unwanted medications. Commissioner Kenneth Jackson invites all residents to come to the Pool. Citizen involvement is vital in our fight to build a safer community, and he urges residents to:

• Report a crime or suspicious activity as soon as it happens

• Take necessary steps to prevent crime

• Join and/or support local community organizations that address crime and quality of life issues

• Discuss with your family what

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Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan

Trespassing arrest

Officers arrested a 27-year-old male for allegedly trespassing on a Rockaway Avenue property at 6:10 am on July 24th.

Aggravated DWI arrest

On July 24th Garden City Police assisted the NCPD with the arrest of a motorist on Commercial Avenue for Aggravated DWI, endangering the welfare of a minor (a three-year-old child was in the vehicle), and leaving the scene of a vehicle crash.

Excessive speed

A Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration and excessive speed on July 24th.

Hair dryer alarm

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a 7th Street building for a fire alarm that was activated by a hair dryer on July 24th.

Unlicensed operation

On July 24th a Meadow Street motorist was charged with unlicensed operation, passing a stop sign, and improper license plates.

Excessive speed

A Rockaway Avenue motorist was charged with unlicensed operation and excessive speed on July 24th. On the same day, a Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and excessive speed.

DWI crash

At approximately 1 AM on July 25th, Garden City Police responded to Weyford Terrace, where a black sedan had crashed into vehicles parked in two residential driveways, as well as a tree. The male driver was unconscious and, upon treatment by medics, became responsive. He was transported to a local hospital and subsequently arrested for DWI.

Multiple suspensions

A Wetherill Road motorist was arrested for allegedly driving with eleven license suspensions and multiple traffic violations on July 25th.

Co-payment thefts

On July 25th Garden City Detectives arrested a medical office worker for the alleged theft of cash co-payments totaling $25,000.

Light malfunction

Officers responded to 11th Street for a traffic light malfunction on July 25th.

Medical alert activation

Garden City Police responded to a location for a medical alert activa-

tion on July 25th but determined it was set in error.

Suspended license

On July 25th a Meadow Street motor ist was charged with driving with a suspended license and tinted windows.

Identity theft

On July 25th a victim’s reported that their identity was stolen and used to open an unauthorized online betting account.

Motorcyclist charged

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A Franklin Avenue motorcyclist was charged with driving with a suspended registration, unlicensed operation, and wearing an improper helmet on July 25th.

False alarms

GCFD and GCPD responded to four locations for fire alarms that were set in error on July 25th.

Permits taken?

Garden City Police are investigating a report of possible stolen parking permits inside the Marine Base.

Youth apprehended

On July 26th Garden City Police apprehended a youth for the alleged theft of packages from a Clinton Road porch. He was released to a parent.

Domestic altercation

Garden City Police responded to a residence on July 26th for a domestic disturbance incident. They arrested a man for allegedly injuring a female victim during a physical altercation and taking her phone away when she attempted to call 911. He was charged with Aggravated Harassment and Preventing a Person from Making an Emergency Phone Call.

Suspended registrations

Two Clinton Road motorists were charged with driving with suspended registrations and miscellaneous traffic violations.

Carbon monoxide alarm

Garden City Police responded to a residence on July 26th for a CO alarm but determined it was activated by construction workers.

Medical assistance

Garden City Police responded to a residence on July 26th for a medical alert and assisted a resident who had fallen.

Alarm error

On July 26th the GCFD and GCPD

responded to a residential fire alarm and determined it was set in error.

Utility scam

On July 27th a resident reported receiving a phone call from a person who stated her PSEG bill was past due and that her electricity would be turned off without immediate payment. She realized it was a scam when she checked her account and observed a zero balance.

Alarm activations

On July 27th Garden City Police responded to a fire alarm activated by burnt food and a fire alarm activated by construction dust.

Excessive speed

A Stewart Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration and excessive speed on July 27th.

Landscaping violation

A subject was charged with landscaping without a permit and using a gas leaf blower on July 27th.

Lights out

Garden City Police responded to Clinton Road and Commercial Avenue for a traffic light malfunction on July 27th.

Suspended license

A Franklin Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and a suspended registration on July 27th.

Propane leak

Garden City Police assisted Firefighters and Hazmat Officers who responded to a residence for a leaking propane tank on July 28th. They determined the tank was overfilled and safely removed it from the scene.

Traffic infractions

Two Clinton Road motorists were charged with driving with suspended registrations and miscellaneous traffic violations on July 28th.

Light malfunction

Garden City Police responded to the intersection of Merillon Avenue and Nassau Boulevard for a traffic light malfunction.

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Quick

Remote

Trusted

The Kordes K orner

John Ellis Kordes

PhotograPhy history

I took this photo recently of the front of the St. Paul’s School building. I was astonished to see that for the first time in 140 years, letters of the dedication are disappearing. What should read “Alex. Turney Stewart” now reads “Lex. Turney Stewart.” Also, below what should read “Saint Paul’s” now seems to read “aint Paul’s.”

It’s almost as if the universe is trying to tell us something. Stewart from beyond this world no longer wants his name on this decomposing mess. Also, it “aint Paul’s” anymore speaks for itself. Oh, what? I can’t read into things?!

So, while I was taking this photo on a beautiful July evening a man rode up on his bike. He paused to chat with me (not knowing who I was). He asked me what I thought about the St. Paul’s situation. I told him that I agreed with that Kordes guy in the newspaper. He agreed and said he loved that column and I said, “I do too!” Then he rode away and I continued to take pictures.

That evening as I walked alone around this building something occurred to me. Ever since the old Garden City Hotel was torn down in 1973 I don’t think we’ve had one year without some “problematic property” in this village. That’s over 50 years! Think about it.

The hotel site was a 23 acre empty sand pit during the 1970s. The St. Paul’s property had a large steel girder unfinished structure from the late 1970s until the mid-1990s when the village removed it after acquiring the property. The St. Mary’s School building was empty and decaying from 1990 to January of 2002 when it was demolished. The Doubleday building was empty and run down for many years before

it was renovated. The Social Services building under renovation on 11th Street for over 10 years to the present. The Toll Lodge now lies empty for several years. Of course, the granddaddy of all problematic properties, St. Paul’s, has been empty and decaying from 1991 to the present.

We appear to have become a dysfunctional place living off our past reputation. When you look at surrounding communities they seem to be moving forward. Mineola, for example, has just completed

a large beautiful fire department station on Jericho Turnpike and a series of high-rise apartment buildings. Now, I’m not saying we should be doing what Mineola is doing or that one is better than the other. What I am saying is that Mineola and other communities seem to be moving forward while Garden City is putting up metal pineapples on a railroad bridge and constructing “over the top” crosswalks (what’s with that? - What ever happened to looking both ways and then crossing the street?).

It’s not just Mineola as there are so many villages moving forward doing so many things and we appear stuck in “neutral.” What has happened? It’s St. Paul’s. It has literally crippled our progress now for over 30 years. Can you imagine if St. Paul’s was located in Mineola or Rockville Centre or Manhasset? Can you imagine them sitting on such a historic building for over 30 years and allowing it to decompose into its current mess? How quick would we be to look down our noses at those communities and think “How dysfunctional! What’s wrong with them? How could they let this happen?”

Well folks, take a good hard look in the mirror because it is us. They are saying all of that about us. “What has happened to Garden City?” they say. As I have pointed out many times before, it’s time to cut our losses with this building and remove it to save Garden City while we still can. What could have happened and should have happened is in the distant past now. No survey is going to change that. Garden City must begin to move forward without this albatross around our neck otherwise we are doomed.

Security door installation to begin August 6

Installation of new doors and security devices in the Library's entryway will begin Tuesday, August 6. The project is expected to take two to three days, August 6–8.

The Library will remain open regular hours but the front doors will be closed. Staff and patrons must use the entrance in the parking lot to gain access to the Library for the duration of the project. The Computer Lab and lower level will be closed to the public during this time. Programs on the lower level will either be canceled, rescheduled or postponed, depending on the program:

• August 6 Storytime - As planned

• August 6 Teen Advisory Board - Teen Room

• August 6 Adult Crafts and

Games - Rescheduled to a future date

• August 7 Kindergarten Readiness - Rescheduled to a future date

• August 7 Teen Trivia NightSTEAM workshop

• August 8 Tie Dye (Both Dessions) - STEAM workshop

This capital project will improve function and accessibility. Chairman Randy Colahan is thankful for the Village Board's continued support of the Garden City Library. “The new doors will enhance security as well as provide smoother access to the Library,” he said.

Please watch for further announcements via email, check the Library website, or call the Library by phone, 516-742-8405.

THE MAYOR’S UPDATE

mcarterflanagan@gardencityny.net

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to do in case of emergencies

• Encourage safe driving, biking, and walking habits

• Discuss the Department’s Crime Prevention through Environmental Design Program (CPTED)

• Help make children aware of the dangers of drugs and alcohol, and

• Advise them what to do when approached by strangers

Security doors to be installed at Library

Installation of new doors and security devices in the Library’s entryway will begin Tuesday, August 6. The project is expected to take two to three days, August 6-8. The Library will remain open regular hours but the front doors will be closed. Staff and patrons must use the entrance in the parking lot to gain access to the Library for the duration of the project. The Computer Lab and lower level will be closed to the public during this time. Programs on the lower level will either be canceled, rescheduled or postponed, depending on the program:

• August 6 Storytime - As planned

• August 6 Teen Advisory BoardMoved to the Teen Room

• August 6 Adult crafts and gamesRescheduled To A Future Date

• August 7 Kindergarten ReadinessRescheduled To A Future Date

• August 7 Teen Trivia NightMoved to the STEAM workshop

• August 8 Tie Dye (both sessions)Moved to STEAM workshop

This capital project will further enhance security measures being implemented at the Library to ensure a safe space for patrons and employees alike. Please watch for further announce-

ments via email, check the Library website, or call the Library by phone, 516-742-8405.

June Garden City Police Activity

During the month of June, the Garden City Police Department responded to 2,326 service calls:

• 64 case investigations

• 13 arrests

• 140 medical calls

• 99 traffic crashes

• 1,008 moving violations

• 2,288 parking tickets

• 12 appearance tix

• 9 vehicle impounds

Happening in Garden City

Friday, August 2nd

6:15 p.m. Jester Jim at Edgemere Park

Monday, August 5th

1:30 p.m. Movie Matinée: Cool Runnings at the Library

Tuesday, August 6th

12:00 p.m. National Night Out at the Pool

4:00 p.m. Teen Advisory Board Meeting at the Library. Must register.

7:00 p.m. Crafts and Games for Adults with Developmental Disabilities at the Library. Must register.

Wednesday, August 7th

6:00 p.m. The Bubble Bus returns to Tullamore Park

7:00 p.m. Teen Trivia Night at the Library. Must register.

Thursday, August 8th

1:00 p.m. Nassau County Department of Assessment Tax Exemption Program, at the Senior Center

7:15 p.m. Gazebo Concert: Blue Meanies playing the best of The Beatles and The Monkeys

A.T. Stewart Exchange volunteers honor manager

Sitting:

On July 25, the volunteers of the AT Stewart Exchange honored Melissa Jaeger with a dinner at Uncle Bacala’s for her eight years as their shop manager. Don’t worry, she will still be volunteering three days a week. Melissa is no stranger to these pages. For years, she has been submitting articles on behalf of the Exchange. At the dinner the volunteers recognized Melissa for her wonderful and supportive

leadership.

Melissa has created a warm, welcoming environment for both customers and volunteers. It pleased Melissa to hear customers say coming to the shop was their “happy place.” Her dedication, unending talents and passion made the shop the one of the most beloved spots in the community. Her eye for detail and creative flair brought life to the displays, making each

visit to the shop a unique experience. She has always been a beacon of kindness, offering extended hours on Wednesdays to 6 p.m. (suspended for the summer) and creating an online store for customers’ convenience.

Melissa’s contributions extended beyond her managerial duties. She was instrumental in organizing courtyard sales, wine tastings, food drives, Fall mar-

kets and many other events.

The volunteers are incredibly grateful for her years of service and look forward to her continued involvement.

Thank you, Melissa, for everything you've done for the AT Stewart Exchange. Your impact is immeasurable, and you will always have a special place in the hearts of the community.

Volunteers Emily Bowden, Julie Sequeira, Emily Murphy, Melissa Jaeger, Diane Geyer (our new manager), Lorraine Anlyan, Julie Lopez.

Volunteers Deidre Deignan, Melissa Jaeger, Ginny Cook, Pat Rice. Jody Treanor and Melissa Jaeger.

Standing: Kate Schmidt (Board member), volunteers Melissa Jaeger, Rita Nash, Ann Marie Carr.

Volunteers Sheila Clark, Diane Rick, Penny Hinderstein, and Mary Mahoney (Board member).

The Thursday morning crew: Evelyn Fasano, Ginny Cook, Melissa Jaeger, Ann Marie Carr, Pat Rice.

Volunteers Julie Lopez, Melissa Jaeger, Michelle Kerrigan, Pat Schweitzer.

Volunteers Susan Malise, Kathleen Stimmler, Melissa Jaeger, Anna Turchiano.

IN MEMORIAM

Jack DeFranza

Jack DeFranza, of Garden City for 53 years passed away on July 28, 2024. He was a loving father and a devoted community member, including many years as an usher at St. Joseph’s Church and member of the Garden City Planning Commission. Jack had a long career in construction management including 25 years at Chase Bank. He enjoyed his wrestling years at Hofstra College, was an avid outdoorsman including hunting and fishing, aenjoyed carpentry and model building.

Jack is survived by daughter Peggy Ann Chingas, four sons John, Tommy, Steven and Bill, twelve grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brother Billy, sisters Mary Kav, Rita Lynch, Diane Russo, and his parents Alma and Anton (Tony).

Visitation to be held Wednesday, July 31st from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home, 1201 Franklin Avenue Garden City NY 11530. Funeral Mass on Thursday August 1st, 9:45am at St. Joseph RC Church of Garden City, with burial following at Holy

Jack DeFranza

Rood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to The Marty Lyons Foundation, 105 Sweeneydale Avenue, Bayshore NY 11706 (martylyonsfoundation.org)

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Tree down

The GCPD responded to Transverse Road and moved a tree limb from the roadway on July 28th.

Medical assistance

Garden City Police and medics assisted the MTA PD with a medical assistance call at the Merillon Avenue RR Station on July 28th.

Damaged door

Garden City Police responded to a business for a shattered glass door on July 29th and determined the damage was apparently caused by a landscaper.

Unregistered vehicle

On July 29th a Cathedral Avenue motorist was charged with driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle.

Light malfunction

Garden City Police responded to a traffic light malfunction at the 6th Street and Cherry Valley Avenue intersection on July 29th.

Truck tickets

On July 29th two truck drivers were charged with driving in a prohibited commercial vehicle zone on Stewart Avenue.

Excessive speed

A Washington Avenue motorist was charged with excessive speed and driving an uninsured auto on July 29th.

Arrest for thefts

On July 30th Garden City Police arrested a 37-year-old male for the alleged theft of several items from Walgreens.

Porch pirates

A package was reported stolen from the front porch of a Huntington Road residence on July 30th.

Suspended license

A Commercial Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and miscellaneous traffic violations on July 30th.

Fire alarms

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to two locations on July 30th, for fire alarms activated in error.

Unauthorized accounts

A victim’s identity was stolen and used to open an unauthorized credit card account on July 30th.

Suspended license

On July 30th a Stewart Avenue truck driver was charged with driving in a non-commercial zone and suspended registration.

Tree limb down

Garden City Police responded to Clinton Road for a tree limb in the roadway on July 30th. They notified the Parks Department for removal.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2ND 7:00PM-9:00PM

DANCING DREAM

ABBA TRIBUTE BAND

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3RD 6:30PM-9:30PM

SALUTE TO VETS WITH FACE

Before the event, be sure to check out Nassau’s top-notch Restaurants, Golf Courses, Beaches and Shopping. Nassau is back and open for business!

Mobility Impaired Committee meets at GC Pool

The Mobility Impaired Committee met last Saturday at the Garden City Pool. One of the issues brought up was the pool chairs blocking access to the Adult area bathroom especially for residents and guests with canes, walkers or wheelchairs. The picture below shows the response by Parks and Recreation the following day! Thank you!

The MIC also asked the pool staff for additional cleaning of the adult bathroom since it is used continuously on busy days. One additional operating request was to try lunch foodservice to the seniors/disabled in the second level adult pool area. Many caregivers and disabled cannot manage the walk to the upper level refreshment area. Finally, one capitol project recommended was a handrail along the path from the kiddie pool to the walkway leading to the upper level area.

The MIC also discussed last week’s letter to the editor in the GC News on self-service gas stations and the difficult time some disabled residents

had getting assistance. The ADA regulations state that a self service should do its best to service the disabled even if it has only one employee. Our committee will survey area gas stations to assess the service to the disabled. There is also an app residents can use to make reservations at area gas stations: fuelService.org

Finally, the group discussed grocery stores and different options the disabled or seniors have to streamline grocery shopping. Many local stores have delivery options or “pick up and go” where staff shops for you and packs bags in your car. The in store shopping experience was difficult for some residents with tight aisles and no appropriate shopping cart.

The MIC encourages residents to discuss issues with managers at businesses that are difficult to navigate. MIC stands ready to help if you need someone else to lead this discussion. Call or text Gerry Kelly at 302-547-0800 or email gerry7th@ gmail.com

The Mobility Impaired Committee provided pizza and sodas for the dozen members who stopped by and additional pizza for the pool staff.

Ladies enjoying a day at the pool.

Members of the Mobility Impaired Committee met at the Garden City Pool on July 27.

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Friday, August 2, 2024

GC Board approves $114K Toll House renovation project

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roof replacement, exterior cleaning and painting, and interior updates for the three floors.

In the same meeting, the Board rejected all other bids. Rapid Construction and Management of Holbrook withdrew its bid due to pricing errors. The Board rescinded their bid as part of the agenda.

Deputy Mayor Bruce Chester inquired about the chosen contractor’s reliability. Borroni assured that New Safeway Contracting Corp. would deliver the project on time and on budget.

“We held a pre-award meeting with the contractor (New Safeway Contracting Corp.) and we reviewed all the specifications, and they’re on board,” Borroni said.

Village Trustee Vinny Muldoon emphasized the historical significance of the Toll Lodge, dating back to the early 1900s, and expressed confidence in the value of the awarded bid.

Muldoon, who met with New Safeway Contracting, said, “They confirmed that everything we want to do is in the contract. Basically, we’re restoring a historical building in the middle of the village so it looks like what it used to be back in 1989 (when it was brought to its location on east Seventh Street) and also back in the 1920s/30s. It’s a historical building and is badly in need of the work and price-wise, when we compare its cost to the other items on our agenda tonight, we are getting a good value. At first we received bid prices ranging from just over $90,000 and up to $290,000 – which is a shocker. For what the contractor will do value-wise, and how the restored building will look like, landscaped and

with flowers, this will go from a derelict looking building to an amazing-looking building which it used to be.”

Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan thanked Trustee Muldoon for his expertise and efforts in the project, expressing her excitement about the restoration.

“The Toll House work is something I am really excited about, and as mayor leading the last Board (April 2023March 2024) and for the present Board, I made it a point of bringing everyone to meet there to see its condition. We observed how the decline of that building was really hard, so I am excited to see we’re going to bring it back to what it should be in our community. Thank you, Trustee Muldoon, for your efforts,” the mayor said.

Muldoon responded that it is and will continue to be a team effort, and there is no “I” in team.

“It will be a lovely place again for people to go and visit and understand this great piece of history in our town. We are killing a lot of birds in one stone,” he said.

Trustee Bruce Torino asked if the Toll House would be ADA compliant with completion of the scheduled work, but that was not included in the scope at the moment. The original Motor Parkway Toll House dates to the era before World War I and the regulations were not in existence until the 1970s.

Trustee Muldoon advised that an entryway ramp for access as well as the bathroom inside were items not in line with ADA compliance. He said the best case scenario would be equipping the Toll House’s first floor in this capacity.

“Right now we are working on restoring the outside, cleaning up the

inside and then making some decisions on whether we can bring it up to ADA compliance. We’d still have discussions ahead on it,” Muldoon noted.

Torino said that always presents a challenge, and Muldoon concurred that the dated building had never been designed to have features measuring up to today’s codes.

Chamber Presence in Village History

John Wilton, president of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce, updated the Board on business district activities and shared discoveries from the Toll House. Over ten days, Wilton and interns sorted through decades-old Chamber materials for relocation to St. Paul’s cottages.

Wilton said he’s looked at printed materials, brochures and Garden City memorabilia dating back nearly an entire century as he sorted the Chamber’s old materials.

He expressed disappointment over the potential loss of the Chamber’s office in the Toll House but praised the current Board for mending relations.

“I am finding stuff from well before any of us were born, but I am taking time to read these items and I am becoming more educated on the time and effort that our predecessors running the Garden City Chamber put in to benefit this community. It is MINDBLOWING to see what I am finding and what they had done in the 1900s. I look at us (the Chamber) basically with potentially not having the office in the Toll House back and this is disheartening. I am a volunteer and you (the Board of Trustees) are all volunteers, and I volunteer dozens of hours every

College Notes

Seton Hall University is pleased to announce Bridget Kenney of Garden City, NY has qualified for the Spring 2024 Dean’s List.

After the close of every semester, undergraduate students completing all courses with a GPA of 3.4, with no grades lower than “C”, qualify for the Dean’s List.

The following Garden City students have graduated from the University at Albany during UAlbany’s 180th commencement festivities.:

Zachary Buckman, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Julia Sollin, Master of Science in Information Science School Library

Stephanie Stevenson, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

n Purchase College announced that more than 1,300 students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester.

Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher and taken a minimum of 12 credits. The following Garden City students were honored:

Sarah McDonald

Sam White n

More than 1,600 students were named to the College of the Holy Cross’ Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement during the Spring semester of the 2023-24 academic year. The following Garden City students made the list:

Lauren Blum, Class of 2026

Patrick Bohn, Class of 2027

Kathryn Cappello, Class of 2024

Frances Curley, Class of 2024

Maeve Doherty, Class of 2026

Kathryn Fargione, Class of 2025

Michael Fargione, Class of 2026

Caroline Grasso, Class of 2026

Olivia Kaval, Class of 2025

Emily McHugh, Class of 2027

Henry Noonan, Class of 2027

Bridget O’Toole, Class of 2026

Jessica Poz, Class of 2025

Timothy Smalls, Class of 2024 n

Cara Rumsey of Garden City received a Bachelor of Science in Health Science/ OT degree from Quinnipiac University during commencement ceremonies held in May: n

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

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

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

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

To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must have carried a course load of four or more graded credits through-

week, and my family supports me in doing this. When the Toll House (lease) was the subject with the Board, two to three years ago the Chamber Board felt that there was a schism between the Chamber and the last Board members. My presentation to the Chamber board now is that the current, new Board of Trustees is trying to mend that perception of the schism whether it exists or not,” he said.

Wilton highlighted the Chamber’s historical initiatives, including street beautification, and stressed the importance of the Chamber’s role in the community’s economic stability. He urged the Board to consider the Chamber’s need for office space in the Toll House, emphasizing the shared goal of community betterment.

Wilton reported that Chamber operations are a bit compromised because of the situation.

“I very much hope and pray that at the end of the day when the Toll House is done, that this board understands that the village’s and the residents’ Chamber of Commerce truly does help our community be as stable as it is; we help develop the economy of the residential and the commercial communities. And, we are becoming restaurant-centric in Garden City. Please take the building (and Chamber’s office use) into deep consideration, and please do not let what I say fall on deaf ears,” he explained.

He ended by saying that the Garden City Chamber is doing the right thing, and the trustees now have the ball in their court.

Wilton told the Village Board, “You’re it!”

out the semester and earned an average GPA of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale.

Chris Blum of Garden City was named to the Spring 2024 Dean's List at St. Olaf College. The Dean's List is a scholarly award for students who demonstrate academic excellence, have earned a GPA of 3.75 or above, and completed at least three credits for that semester. Chris is majoring in Biology and is the child of Philip and Christine Blum.

Siena College has named the following Garden City students to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester.

Gabriela Buckman

Maya Costa

Sela Scarangella

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August 2,

than factual.

Facadism is a compromise. Everyone gives up something. The preservationist give up much of the interior of the building that they feel they can renovate to its former glory, even as they have failed for more than three decades, and the demolition people don’t get to watch a wrecking ball take down the exterior of the building, which many of them seem to genuinely loathe, but get the comfort of knowing we are not going to drive the Village into bankruptcy with a “money pit” scenario that seems to be their main concern.

The Village should look at façadism and create a village funded group like they did for Adaptive Reuse. An unbiased Committee, which rules out almost any member of the Mayor Veneziale’s St Paul’s Committee that was in a leadership position as well as the Alliance leadership. Many residents like the idea of saving the front of the building with the portico and porte cochere and maybe the clock tower. In addition, the entire front row of rooms on the south side of the building can be saved, providing 30 or so of the larger rooms for a Community Center and the Recreation Department.

On a sunny day, residents should walk around the building, not just look at the beautiful front as they drive by. Most of St Paul’s unique architectural details are located in the front of the building along with the porte cochere and portico, which would be saved with a façade plan. There are many examples in New York State of modern flexible sports/theatre facilities that can be built behind the St Paul’s façade. Large modern flexible facilities are roughly $30-50,000,000, not the ridiculous $120,000,000 that Alliance Leader Frank McDonough presented with no documentation. Since that presentation, Westerman Construction has made it clear this was a “plug number” given to them by the Committee and they were not responsible for that number in any way.

What would a facility behind the façade look like? It addition to saving 30 or so of the larger rooms in the front of the building, a large facility, whether turf or wood floor, is a place

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where multiple types of sports teams can practice during winter, rainy days or at night. It could contain a 2-4 lane elevated walking/running track. A place for our senior citizens to play bocce, corn hole or shuffleboard during inclement weather. Potentially an indoor pool. A place where high school graduations can take place on rainy days. A place where a large movie screen can be put up on Friday nights so families can picnic on the floor while watching a family movie or a matinee during the week for our seniors. A place where theatre, dance and yoga can be experienced outside of the less than adequate Cluett Hall.

A big flexible facility will provide more hours of use for more residents than the “adaptive reuse” plan ever will. And there doesn’t have to be more ridiculous talk of moving the Senior Citizens Center or the Library to St Paul’s to justify a renovation of a 500 room building. (Let’s not fix what isn’t broken). In fact, one of the great attractions of façadism is not just saving a beautiful architecturally unique building front that many admire as they drive by, but to create a new facility behind it, driven by real documented needs of the village, with modern infrastructure and a flexible layout, rather than trying to justify the renovation of the interior of a century plus year old building with made up uses that fit within a footprint designed for a school more than a century ago. Does the Village really need a “teenage dance room”?

A “grab and go” cafeteria? A clay “pottery” room? These are as useful as the fish tank and “play house” that Trustee Tai insists on forcing on the Garden City Library. The BCI survey will finally give the residents unbiased uses and facilities tabulated by a professional firm, rather than any one person thinking they know 23,000 resident’s opinions.

Saving the front row of rooms will provide room for a Community Center and a home for the Recreation Dept, so we can tear down the Cottages before they fall down. In addition, Cluett Hall and the St Paul’s Fieldhouse will no longer need to have their long planned renovations, saving millions of dollars. The addi-

tional footprint from demolition of the Cottages, Cluett Hall and the Fieldhouse will provide acres and acres of green space to be landscaped according to resident’s wants and desires.

Trustee Harrington, Finneran and Muldoon’s are entitled to their own opinions. But their statements that the opinion poll supports their declarations that any plan should only look at uses “in the present footprint of the building” is an insult to residents that voted for facadism and would like facadism explored with the same vigor and funding as the Village funded Mayor Veneziale’s St Paul’s Committee looked at Adaptive Reuse. The Alliance BOT member’s insistence on only pursuing Adaptive Reuse will be another once in a generation opportunity lost to explore having a first-rate sports/theater Community Center, while saving parts of our History. The Village would finally have a building that its residents can be proud of.

And whether the Alliance BOT members want to admit it or not, when the Village learns the real costs of Adaptive Reuse, their bond vote will fail, and the St. Paul’s building will further deteriorate like it has every time the preservationists and Historical Society tried to mislead the residents. Trustee Muldoon should honor his campaign pledge to voters to “listen to all residents”, not use a flawed opinion poll to pretend the residents support his Save Every Brick “Adaptive Reuse” with its “conservatively $125,000,000” price tag.

Why is the Alliance BOT so afraid of façadism?

Donald MacLeod

LOL SPBOTAC

To the Editor:

We all know what LOL means but now we have something new. We know what SP and BOT represent. The AC represents Advisory Committee.

According to the agenda for the July 25th Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting, the Board will be requesting funding of $2,500 to advertise for volunteers to serve on this committee. Please note that this committee will report to the BOT, not to the Mayor. Just what we need, another committee.

I look forward to seeing

these ads. Will they be asking for non-biased participants?

This will exclude me and Frank McDonough and all members of the GC Historical Society. Any current Trustee who is a member of the Historical Society should recuse themself from all votes related to St. Paul’s.

I will keep you updated.

Bob Wolff

Sports orgs, speak up!

To the Editor:

Who are important voices for Village recreation needs?

I would hope that the Garden City Sports organizations: soccer, lacrosse, baseball, football, basketball have been actively involved in presenting what they see are needs for the Village. Make sure you are included in the process!

Jon Schwieger

Urgent action required

To the Editor:

Nassau politicians think Sands building a 35-story high, 24/7/365 Mega-casino on the 72 Coliseum site is a great idea. (Imagine living a mile or two from Las Vegas Boulevard!)

Our politicians want to give Las Vegas Sands a 42 year “Operating and Site Control” lease and a second lease to construct a casino!

The courts stopped them once because what they did was illegal. But the politicians keep coming back!

It’s not just bad; It’s worse than terrible.

It is a threat to:

• Your home’s value!

• Our children and schools

• Our safety (crime at our doorstep)

• Our air (think asthma and more)

• Garden City and Nassau County

What can you do?

•Attend the 12:15 Say No to the Casino rally at the Executive Office Building/ Franklin and Old Country Road

• When - Monday, August 5th

• Stand up and tell them NO!

• Email LegPublicComment @NassauCountyNY.gov

• Contact individual legislators (ours is John Giuffre)

• Visit the County website and contact them by email form: www.NassauCountyNY. gov

• Convince politicians (Republican and Democrat) to

listen to the people (not the money)

• Vote No Casino

• Preserve your way of life and don’t believe it’s a done deal. More and more people are saying NO!

• 98.9% of the residents who emailed comments about the Environmental said: NO CASINO!

• Join your neighbors and stop the Casino Visit www.nocasinonassau. org and to receive their email updates.

Come to the rally on August 5th at noon. Bring your kids, your friends, your family. It’s that important

We deserve a lot better from the politicians who represent us. Tell them how you oppose the LV Sands Gambling Casino! Richard J. Williams Summer months? To the Editor: Is October a Summer Month? Is September?

The G.C. Board of Trustees meets 17-19 times a year--an average of 1.5 times a month. For 2024 there will be 17 meetings. Recently, I studied the historic dates of the G.C. Board of Trustees meetings because it appeared that they were having fewer meetings in the second half of this year. Six of the twelve months of this year contained only one meeting; five of the six -- July through December -- and six months of seven adding January 2025. That is, after two meetings in June 2024, for July through January 2025, only November 2024 has two meetings. Historically, January always has one, February through June always have two and July through October have one. The October 2024 schedule calls for only one meeting compared to historically having two. In the months October 2021 through October 2023, there were two. Why is October 2024 different than the prior three years? Is it to treat October as part of the summer practice--of only one meeting for July through September. And why is there only one meeting in January historically? Why is there only one meeting per month in July through October this year? Most people don’t consider October as part of summer. July and August can arguably be vacation time.

My conclusions. There is no

rhyme or reason for how Board meeting dates are selected, and multi-month gaps should be eliminated. Furthermore, owing to the very time-consuming, and slow-moving, debate re St. Paul’s, and other urgent matters, the Board should have MORE meetings--NOT FEWER. If they did add some meetings, Garden City residents might respect the Board for recognizing the reality that they are not making material progress toward their goal of reaching some resolution of the enormous St. Paul’s challenge and other important matters. In my view, the Board is not demonstrating a sense of urgency--rather than, as it appears, business as usual.

Finally, I’m not implying that our Board does not work hard; they do. But they need encouragement to give a little extra in these unique days and months. Perhaps the Board should review periodically the prospective schedule with the residents--which can be found on the Village website.

George M. Salem Children should be protected

To the Editor:

I am writing to ask that you share with the residents of Garden City a tragic reality that I have come to recognize. I recently graduated high school where I was fascinated with the AP U.S. Government and Politics class that I took my senior year. As a way to dive further into my interests, I started researching what the hardest political issues young people are facing in today’s government. Not only did I come across how young people are not motivated to vote and participate in government due to how uninterested legislators are with the concerns of young people and how unwilling they are to let young people participate in government positions and pass the torch over to them, but I also came across the fact that many children who are citizens of the United States are being denied basic, human rights.

Did you know: child marriage, corporal punishment, youth imprisonment - with no hope of rehabilitation, child

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labor are still legal within the United States? Only 13 states in the Union have laws protecting children (people under the age of 18) from child marriage. In some states, girls as young as 13 and boys as young as 14 can be married off with parental consent. And in others there is no legal precedent at all, meaning there are no restrictions on child marriages. Literally somebody can marry a baby! I find that crazy!

Further, even though “corporal punishment, [is] recognized as a form of violence against children under international human rights standards, [it] remains legal in multiple settings across most states” (Human Rights Watch). This means that teachers, coaches, and other adults who are put into supervision roles for children can legally hurt them and cause physical, mental, and permanent ‘scars’ without a child ever having a voice to stop this.

Children’s voices are constantly shushed and put down. Children are unable to stand up for themselves simply because adults are in charge. This degrades us and causes us to become uncaring about a clearly uncaring government. This is shown by the fact that by 2023 only “28 states had ban[ned] life without parole sentences for children” (Humans Rights Watch). No U.S. state meets the international standard, which was endorsed by the American Medical Association, to set a minimum age of the jurisdiction of minors to 14. And, every single state in the Union permits children to be convicted as adults.

Even though children are being tried as adults, they are not given the same protections as adults. Some children as young as 12 are allowed to work in physically laboring workspaces, such as farms. And, at 16 years old they are allowed to do work which is considered hazardous. This is yet another example of how the U.S. does not care about its children. I have started to believe that, because children cannot vote or donate money, legislators do not care about the rights of children. Children within the

United States are not given the same basic legal protections as adults; in turn, they are being permanently harmed. No wonder young people don’t want to get involved in government. The government doesn’t care about us!

As a child, I hope that other young people will allow me to speak on their behalf when I say: “It is time we must stand up for ourselves. And it is time to demand change!” There should be an amendment assuring all American children have the same protections of the Constitution and Amendments as adults and have federal protection against child marriage, corporal punishment, child labor / enslavement / extortion, and, in instances of judicial action, have the right to youth justice.

This amendment should have the intention to protect children due to their immaturity but also due to their natural rights as human beings and their rights as American Citizens gifted to them through the Founders, who intended for all children to grow up in a free country, that allows them to have life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Seamus Breslin

(A disappointed 17 year old citizen of the U.S.)

Who attended speech?

To the Editor:

You can tell who is a true friend of Israel by who attended or did not attend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech before a joint session of Congress.

It has always been customary for the Vice President to preside over these events when a foreign dignitary addresses a joint House/Senate session. Vice President and Democratic Party Presidential candidate Kamala Harris choose instead to hold a private meeting with Netanyuahu on Thursday instead of attending. Next in line to preside, Democrat Senate Pro Tempore Patty Murray also boycotted the event. Both were joined by almost 100 Democratic members of Congress who also passed on Netanyahu’s address.

While we know both former

President Donald Trump and Ohio Senator and Republican Vice Presidential candidate

J.D. Vance are both strong long time supporters of Israel, deciding to attend a campaign event rather than being in attendance, Vance did both himself and Trump a disservice by not being present in person in the Capital.

Larry Penner

Bias is showing

To the Editor:

Bob Morgan, Jr. states in his latest “The View From Here”

that Kamala Harris’ “…actual resume is not overwhelming….”

She has been…

• District Attorney of San Francisco

• Attorney General of California

• United States Senator

• Vice President of the United States

Would you consider that resume to be “underwhelming”? Your bias sure is showing.

Angela Brillantino

LEGAL NOTICES

NASSAU COUNTY LEGAL NOTICE

VILLAGE OF

GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on July 25, 2024, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled:

“Bond Resolution of the Village of Garden City, New York, adopted July 25, 2024, authorizing the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $2,178,000 to finance the construction of improvements to the Village water system, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $2,178,000 and appropriating said amount for such purpose,”

an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows:

FIRST: AUTHORIZING the Village of Garden City, New York to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $2,178,000 pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York, to finance the construction of improvements to the Village water system, consisting of the replacement of water mains on certain portions of Kellum Place and Third Street, and replacement of certain gear valves on Franklin Avenue;

SECOND: STATING that the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $2,178,000; appropriating said amount for such purpose; and STATING that the plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $2,178,000 to finance said appropriation, and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable;

THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is forty (40) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years;

FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village;

FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof;

SIXTH: STATING the conditions under which the validity of the bonds and any notes issued in anticipation thereof may be contested: and

SEVENTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.

DATED: July 25, 2024 Kelly Galanek, Village Clerk

NASSAU COUNTY BIDS

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

Inc. Village of Garden City 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, UNTIL 11:00 AM EDT THURSDAY, AUG 29, 2024 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following:

DISPOSAL OF MIXED BROKEN ASPHALT

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

This bid specification will be listed under the Agency Name of:

Inc. Village of Garden City Catherine Reynolds Purchasing Agent

Dated:8/2/24

NASSAU COUNTY

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

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

NASSAU COUNTY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY IN RELATION TO A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW

NASSAU COUNTY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY IN RELATION TO A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, New York, will hold a public hearing at the Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue, in said Village as well as via Zoom at 7:30 p.m. on the 15th day of August 2024, upon the following: A Local Law to Amend Chapter 200, Article VII, Section 200-45.3 of the Code of the Village of Garden City, regarding Supplementary Use Regulations for Solar Energy Systems.

Dated: July 26, 2024 Garden City, New York BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK

KELLY GALANEK

Dated: July 26, 2024 Garden City, New York BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK

VILLAGE CLERK

KELLY GALANEK

VILLAGE CLERK

The Incorporated Village of Garden City does not discriminate on the basis of disability for admission to, access to, or participation in its programs, activities or public meetings, and has designated Kelly Galanek, Village Clerk, as Disability Compliance Coordinator. Persons in need of any special accommodation for a disability who wish to attend a meeting should contact Kelly Galanek at least 24 hours in advance of meeting at:

351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 (516) 465-4051

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Formation of METROPOLITAN LOGISTICS CONSULTING, LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/9/2024. Office loc.: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail process to Douglas J. Holland, 102 Sackville Rd., Garden City, NY 11530. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

NASSAU COUNTY BIDS

Sealed bids MUST be RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO:

PURCHASING DIVISION

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

UNTIL 11:00 AM EDT

THURSDAY, AUG 29, 2024 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following:

DISPOSAL OF WOODCHIPS

This bid specification will be listed under the Agency Name of:

Inc. Village of Garden City

Catherine Reynolds Purchasing Agent

Dated:8/2/24

NASSAU COUNTY BIDS

Sealed bids MUST be RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO:

PURCHASING DIVISION

Inc. Village of Garden City 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, UNTIL 11:00 AM EDT

THURSDAY, AUG 29, 2024 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following:

GARDEN CITY FIRE

DEPARTMENT MONUMENT

This bid specification will be listed under the Agency Name of:

Inc. Village of Garden City

Catherine Reynolds Purchasing Agent

Dated:8/2/24

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NASSAU COUNTY LEGAL NOTICE

VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on July 25, 2024, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled:

“Bond Resolution of the Village of Garden City, New York, adopted July 25, 2024, authorizing the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $7,000,000 to finance the construction of improvements to the Village sewer system, consisting of replacement of the Cedar Valley lift station, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $7,000,000 and appropriating said amount for such purpose,”

an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows:

FIRST: AUTHORIZING the Village of Garden City, New York to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $7,000,000 pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York, to finance the construction of improvements to the Village sewer system, consisting of replacement of the Cedar Valley lift station, including all building structures, components, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems and other ancillary or related work in connection therewith;

SECOND: STATING that the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $7,000,000; appropriating said amount for such purpose; and STATING that the plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $7,000,000 to finance said appropriation, and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable; and STATING that any grant funds received by the Village and any other funds available for such purpose are authorized to be applied toward the cost of said project or redemption of the Village’s bonds or notes issued therefor, or to be budgeted as an offset to the taxes to be collected for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds or notes;

FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof;

SIXTH: STATING the conditions under which the validity of the bonds and any notes issued in anticipation thereof may be contested: and

SEVENTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.

DATED: July 25, 2024 Kelly Galanek, Village Clerk

Baby’s First Wild Camping adVANture!

We embarked on our one-way, five-night trip from San Francisco to Seattle in a rented camper van with only vague goals regarding where we’d venture during the day and sleep at night. This is our typical travel mojo but now we had a new accompaniment--our two-month old son.

Our van rental was through Moterra Campervans, a company we had used once before to explore California, Nevada, and Utah national parks on a one-week pre-parenthood excursion. We were already familiar with the camper van specs, how comfortable it is to drive, and all of its convenient amenities. The unknown for this trip, of course, was doing it all with an infant. (See: AD-VANTURING, NEWEST TRAVEL TREND at https://goingplacesfarandnear. com/ad-van-turing-newest-traveltrend)

Our friends with kids thought it was an ambitious proposition to go on such an adventurous trip with a newborn, especially as first time parents. But, we were confident in our abilities to navigate whatever may come our way. And, more importantly, we are fortunate to have a very patient and happy baby, who rose to the adVANture challenge, enduring hours-long driving stretches secured in the back seat in his rearfacing car seat (staff will explain how to properly install), and sleeping through the night in his pack ‘n play at the foot of our bed.

A quick note on van tripping with a baby: packing is much easier for road trips vs flights! The Moterra van had plenty of shelving and trunk space for our belongings, and we found we

were much more organized using packing cubes to differentiate baby’s day/night clothes (bring 2x what you think you need), accessories, toys. We also packed soap to handwash clothes as needed.

The luxury Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van we rented from Moterra (gomoterra.com) was the Pop-Top Classic, which sleeps up to four and seats five. The van has solar-powered central heat (perfect for nighttime temperature control for baby), and is outfitted with a fully stocked galley including a mini-refrigerator, camping stove, cooking tools, French press coffee maker, dining ware, cleaning supplies; and household must-haves including a portable table and chairs, portable toilet, outdoor shower, bed linens, towels. If you prefer, you can have Moterra prestock the galley with groceries (if you don’t want to stop off at a grocery yourself).

You can also take advantage

of their concierge service and preplanned itineraries, which are allinclusive packages with a day-by-day personalized itinerary, pre-booked campgrounds, organized activities, and a dedicated Trip Expert (especially helpful if your trip includes national parks, many of which now require reservations and are strict about not allowing wild camping). Moterra also allows for one-way rentals (and pets!). It was also comforting to know that Moterra has a 24-hour helpline had we encountered any difficulty.

A note about driving - if you have never driven a camper van and worry about how it handles, we can testify that these 19-foot long vehicles feel like a typical SUV. They also have added safety features such as blind spot detection/alarm, backup camera, and Apple car play (wireless). In addition, the van is equipped with an inverter so you can charge laptops and devices via its solar battery vs the car battery as needed.

We set out on our trip loosely planning to (wild) camp near Mt. Shasta for our first night (this was strategic that day because temperatures in California were high with fires in the far distances, and the elevation of Mt. Shasta promised cooler temps).

We arrived at Shasta-Trinity National Forest in Northern California, close to the Oregon border, by mid-afternoon day one. We selected Hedge Creek Falls to hike with the baby – a beautiful but short/ manageable trail that leads to a small waterfall (a supportive baby carrier is a must-- we use the Ergobaby Omni Breeze). We were treated with a mountain ice run-off water fountain at the trailhead, and delightedly filled our water bottles.

As sunset drew closer we decided to head to the town of Mt. Shasta for a meal (Yaks Shack at 401 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd was solid). Then we joined forces with two friends also camping in the area, and ventured up Everitt Memorial Hwy towards the John Everitt Memorial Vista Point for a place to overnight - a wildcamping location we selected using the I-Overlander app (very helpful for navigating free and legal campsites).

We were forced to drive higher and higher on the winding road, limited by the large space our two vans required. Ultimately, we did find a safe spot with a view of the last rays of sunset, but had we not (in the worst case scenario), we would have pulled into a standard campground nearby for a small $20 fee.

The next morning we used our camping stove to whip up egg burritos and fresh coffee. Then we spent a couple hours exploring Mt. Shasta town--very cute with quaint cafes, juice

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Baby’s First Wild Camping adVANture!

bars, burger joints and gorgeous views of Mt. Shasta from the main road.

We took a small nature walk nearby at Lake Siskiyou Trail to stretch our legs before our long-ish (4 hour) drive to Bend, Oregon.

Pro tip on road-tripping with a baby: budget at least 50% extra time for your drives, as the baby needs lots of breaks for feeds, diaper changes, cuddles, etc. You can, however, choose really beautiful spots for these tasks and have lots of little snacks while doing it! It almost feels like hanging out on the front porch or backyard of your own home.

Bend, Oregon is an activity-lovers dream. It is known for the gorgeous Deschutes River which runs right through its downtown. The many parks, swimming areas, river hikes, mountain biking trails, and canoeing/kayaking/ tubing/paddleboarding spots equate to endless fun. And to top off your day there are many breweries and downright fabulous restaurants to try downtown. We so loved the youthful, active, and family-friendly energy we found there. The town feels like a delightful mix of Austin, Texas and Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

We explored Rimrock Trailhead (18768 State Hwy 372), a beautiful hiking/ biking area with many trails, some of which lead right to the Deschutes River (Eric couldn’t resist a mid-hike swim). We didn’t bring our bikes this trip as our baby is much too young to ride along, but if you do decide to bring bikes on your trip, Moterra has optional racks which can be used for bikes, skis, surfboards.

A food highlight in Bend was definitely Wild Rose restaurant (150 NW Oregon Ave.), serving mind blowing Thai food, reasonably priced for the quality and quantity. We also enjoyed Bend Brewing Company (1019 NW Brooks St.) with its many beer offerings plus live music overlooking the river.

When it was time to sleep, we parked our van at a free campsite just outside

of town near Phil’s Trailhead. Our son loved being outside until bedtime, so we’d bop him around and take in the sunset views before setting up his pack ‘n play and zipping him up in his sleep sack.

After two lovely days in Bend we buckled up and drove north to Hood River, Oregon (an hour east of Portland). We grabbed sandwiches at Golden Goods Sandwich and Bake Shop (111 Oak St.) and headed to the gorgeous Wahclella Falls Trail (approximately 2 mile hike) where Eric (for whom there is no water feature he doesn’t take advantage of) swam at the mouth of the (very cold) waterfall. Sarah’s sister, Hannah, joined for this leg of the trip (the van comfortably fit 3 adults and one baby).

Night began to fall so we hopped in our van in search of a comfy site. We ultimately found a wild camping spot on Riordan Hill Drive on the Hood River. We whipped out our camping stove and made ourselves pasta with spinach and sausage. Its always extra satisfying to eat a hearty meal in such a remote location. The wind was pretty intense up on Riordan Hill Drive but we all made it safely through the night, and baby slept

right through the natural white noise.

In the morning we hiked around the area a bit and then headed to Hood River town. A cute area with loads of restaurants and shops, and the added bonus of the Hood River Waterfront Park (650 Portway Ave.), a popular place for kitesurfing and windsurfing (and super fun to watch).

Hood River is popular and we were there on a beautiful Friday, so it was crowded. We realized how much we appreciated another feature of the Moterra camper van - its size. While it is often hard to find parking for a big RV especially in urban places, the Moterra is not much bigger than an SUV and fits in regular parking spots. The nearby convenience of the van wherever we went was also such a great asset when traveling with a baby--we were never out of diapering supplies or outfit changes after blow-outs.

While every child is different, we felt one of the reasons our baby did so well on this trip was because he had constant enriching stimulation and fresh air. He really loved the natural entertainment of it all, and slept better than ever at night

because of it (we think).

We rounded out our trip with dinner in Portland (Bluto’s restaurant is worth a visit), and camping close to downtown Seattle at Seward Park.

The camper van experience is wonderful, and if you factor in not having to pay for flights, hotels, or cabs, plus the convenience, amenities, and the unique and memorable experience, it is a value proposition. All in all the Moterra experience works out to about $350/night, but varies with season. You will also pay for gas, insurance, and a cleaning fee.

We returned the van to Moterra’s conveniently located warehouse near Seattle Airport (they have other locations near airports in Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Jackson Hole, Whitefish, Montana, and have a new hub in Portland, Maine, for adventures in Northern New England and Eastern Canada). We did a one-way trip in order to spend quality (baby) time with family in the Seattle area and flew home via Southwest (thanks to their generous checked-bag policy) the following week (baby’s first airplane flight!).

Moterra campervans are available in three custom Sprinter diesel models: the Pop-Top Classic sleeps 4 and seats 5 and is best for those who want maximum floor space and storage; the Pop-Top Plus sleeps 4 and seats 8, and is best for larger groups; the High Roof sleeps 2 and seats 6, and is best for couples who want the luxury of an indoor shower. The 4-wheel-drive campervans are 19 feet in length, making them both easy to maneuver and off-road capable. All Moterra Campervans feature a full kitchen (stove, sink and fridge), portapotty toilet, thermostat heater and solar electric system and water supply. The campervan rentals are also pet friendly.

BY CHARLYN FARGO

You hear a lot about ultra-processed foods these days. They have become the new thing to avoid. But it can be a little confusing to know what ultra-processed means. Milk is processed through pasteurization; tomatoes are processed into tomato sauce; even vegetables are processed when they are frozen or canned. These are all helpful things that make food available and affordable year-round. Ultra-processed foods are foods that have undergone processing that goes

beyond preserving the food, enhancing its vitamin content (e.g., adding folate to cereals to prevent spina bifida) or enhancing safety; this extensive processing creates new products. These are products that have undergone intense processes such as refining, high-temperature extrusion and molding. They include added colors, flavorings, emulsifiers and other artificial ingredients designed to heighten flavor, mouthfeel and cravings. Often the additions increase shelf life.

The concern over ultra-processed foods is that studies are suggesting highly

processed and ultra-processed packaged and convenience foods may be linked to diseases and conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and some cancers, according to Tufts University. The recommendation is to eat fewer ultra-processed foods and more whole, minimally processed foods.

Here are a few examples: Fresh or frozen blueberries are considered an unprocessed food, but blueberry jam would be a processed food. Take it one step further, and blueberry pie is an ultra-processed

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Walking the Rimrock Trail to the Deschutes River, Bend, OR © Nick Kruge/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

The Push for historic preservation of the Old “Peppercorns” Firehouse in Hicksville

BY GARY BENNETT

The Old Hicksville Firehouse, affectionately known from by restaurant name of “Peppercorns,” is one of the few remaining pre-1910 buildings in Hicksville, with even fewer that predate the Heitz Place Courthouse, currently home to the Hicksville Gregory Museum and a national historic landmark. The majority of Hicksville’s historic-aged buildings in the main hamlet were demolished during the 20th century as main roads expanded, with the west side of South Broadway being particularly affected. The Firehouse itself was built by 1907, just over a decade after the three Hicksville fire companies merged into one in 1893, as Hicksville’s first firehouse, however the Hicksville Map of 1899 does show some buildings were designated as “Fire Department Buildings” that the two Firehouses of 1907 and 1936 built seem to be built on top of. So the argument can be made that the site itself has been used by the Hicksville Fire Department since the late 19th Century for at least 125 years.

Unlike many other hamlets on Long Island, Hicksville is losing its history to the wrecking ball without much consideration for its significance. While Bethpage and Oyster Bay have numerous sites added to the historic registry, Hicksville is woefully underrepresented, despite having a unique history worth preserving. With few designated historic sites and official protection, many sites are vulnerable to destruction at the hands of developers, who have been tearing down or gutting these gems with little regard. This real and present danger has prompted some residents to organize a petition to designate this historic site as an official one to the Town of Oyster Bay.

The Old “Peppercorns” Firehouse has been captured in several photographs throughout its history. One photograph, taken from the petition to declare the site an historic landmark, shows the building during a Fire Department ceremony in 1907, capturing its early days and servicemen. Another photograph, taken by Gordon Gray III just a week before its planned closure at the end of July 2024, showcases the building during the final week of the Peppercorns restaurant. Unfortunately they were too busy to give an interview for this article, so I will instead include the inter-

view with the owners of Peppercorns for a follow-up article. Additionally, an 1899 drawing of Hicksville’s “Fire Department Buildings” provides a glimpse into the site’s early fire service history. According this drawing, and context of the 3 Fire Companies’ merger in 1893[according to the Hicksville Historic Society website], the site of these “Fire Department Buildings” in use by 1899. However the site’s usage by the Hicksville Fire Department could be speculated to go as far back as 1893.

Other buildings of significant note in Hicksville include the current Hicksville Middle School, the Old Coalhouse at 10 Heitz Place which served most notably as the Long Island Puppet Theatre and is now currently Hicksville’s First Mosque, the “Grey Building” or “Old Creamery” of 2 Heitz Place which is one of few remaining buildings in Hicksville that may predate the Heitz Place Courthouse and at one time had its own track that attached to its eastern side which allowed for direct delivery by rail from trains on the Farmingdale line, the Heitz Place Courthouse itself built in 1895, and several storefront buildings on the east side of Broadway identifiable by their German and Dutch styles.

The Petition, started by local resident Julie Ugarte, has over 1800 signatures at the time of writing this article. By the time it is published, it may have risen even higher. The Petition “Declare Peppercorns of Hicksville a Historic Landmark” is the first step necessary to get this historically significant building the protection it needs from demolishing. If you support the preservation of the building signing a petition like this is a good start as it indicates strong community support; however, more will likely be needed such as sitting at town meetings in Oyster Bay. Despite popular thought, the path to registration as an official historic landmark requires more than a petition - it needs a group of individuals willing to put time in spreading awareness and representing the cause; we need to get vocal.

In my interview with local historian Paul Manton, who is affiliated with the Levittown Museum and the Hicksville Gregory Museum, he shared his thoughts on the matter. When asked about his opinion on losing the building, he replied, “Losing the building would be another example of the all too many older and noteworthy landmarks that

have been lost over recent years.” When asked about the push to get the building official landmark status, he said, “Well... that’s going to be a long and difficult road and not all too easy not least of which because there are a number of criteria for landmark designation.” I asked what needs to be done or emphasized, and he continued, “Less focus on architectural significance and more on the history of the Hicksville Fire Department as a unified entity - first firehouse building.”

Unfortunately, we didn’t have time to ask more questions as our interview was cut short due to closing hours at his

museum. However, it was clear that he supports the idea of landmark designation; and with ”Peppercorns” closing at the end of July 2024, time will be of the essence.

Historic landmarks bring a community a sense of local pride but also something more - there is just something about driving down a road or walking down a sidewalk and coming across these historic blue and gold landmark signs that gives you a moment’s pause and think.

BY TOM MARGENAU

Social Security Rules Rarely Change

I feel guilty when I repeat information in a column. But sometimes a message I delivered in an old column just demands to be repeated. And I was reminded of that this week when I got more than a few emails from readers who all said basically the same thing. It usually goes like this: “It’s so hard to stay current with Social Security because the rules are changing constantly!”

I guess I can understand why someone who is not familiar with Social Security, but suddenly takes an interest because he or she is approaching retirement age, might think that. But in fact, with one exception, there have not been any major changes to Social Security since 1983. In other words, for about 40 years now, we’ve been operating with essentially the same Social Security rules.

The rules for retirement benefits are fairly cut and dried. Your benefit rate is a percentage of your average monthly wage using a 35-year base of inflation-indexed earnings. It is around 40% for people with average earnings. It’s a lower percentage for higher income wage earners, and a higher percentage for people with low incomes. (That’s one of the “social” parts to Social Security.) Using that formula, you come up with your primary insurance amount, or PIA. (I normally do not like to use jargon, but I’m going to keep referring to the PIA throughout this column, so please indulge me this one bit of government-ese.)

If you wait until your full retirement age to start your benefits, you will get 100% of your PIA in the form of a Social Security benefit. If you start benefits before your FRA, they are reduced roughly one-half of 1% for each month a benefit is taken, down to 70% of the PIA for people who take Social Security at 62 (the earliest possible retirement age). If you delay the start of your benefits after FRA, you get a two-thirds of 1% increase added to your PIA for each month you wait. That comes out to between a 24% to 32% bonus (depending on your FRA) if you don’t start your retirement benefits until age 70 -- the latest possible start date.

The rules for spousal benefits are also pretty simple. Usually, you will be paid your own Social Security benefit first. Only after that benefit is paid will they look to a spouse’s Social Security record to see if you can get any additional benefits from a husband or wife’s Social Security account.

The spousal rate is 50% of the husband or wife’s PIA if you wait until your full retirement age to collect benefits. As with retirement benefits, there is a reduction if you take benefits before FRA. It is roughly one-half of 1% for each month. That comes out to about 30% of the spouse’s PIA if benefits are taken at 62.

What all that means is that if you have worked and earned your own Social Secu-

rity benefit, it is unlikely you will be due any benefits on a spouse’s record -- while your spouse is alive. Or to put that another way, your own Social Security retirement benefit is likely to be more than one-third to one-half of your spouse’s Social Security amount. It’s a different story for widows and widowers, and that is explained a little later in the column.

If you are divorced and if you were married to your ex for more than 10 years, and you are currently unmarried, you could get benefits from your ex -- but again, only if that 30% to 50% spousal rate pays more than your own benefit.

Earlier, I mentioned there was one exception to the fact that Social Security rules haven’t changed in more than 30 years. That exception was a loophole that, for a while, anyway, allowed some seniors to collect spousal benefits while delaying their own retirement benefits until age 70. But that loophole closed a couple years ago, so it’s no longer an issue for those pushing retirement age now. I only mention it because internet rumors would have seniors believe they can still use that provision. But to repeat: No, you can’t.

Benefits for widows (and a few widowers) are another big part of Social Security that have not changed in decades. To avoid a lot of “his/her” and “he/she” pronouns, I’m going to address this part of the column to women, because statistics show that about 95% of survivor benefits are paid to women. Having said that, Social Security rules are gender neutral, so if you are involved in a marriage where the wife made more money than the husband and thus gets a higher Social Security benefit, and the wife dies first, the surviving husband could get widower’s benefits.

Anyway, in most cases, a husband dies first, and usually after both he and his wife have been getting Social Security for a while. In other words, they are in their 70s, 80s or beyond. When that happens, the widow will almost always start getting what the husband was getting, less her own retirement benefit, if she is getting one.

If the husband dies while his wife is in her early to mid-60s, and before she has started her own Social Security benefits, then she has some options. For example, she could start out collecting reduced widow’s benefits and then at her full retirement age, switch to 100% of her retirement PIA. Or she could wait until 70 to make the switch and then collect that 24-32% bonus mentioned earlier. Sometimes (depending on the dollar amounts involved), it works better for the widow to take reduced retirement benefits and then at her full retirement age, switch to a full widow’s rate, i.e.,100% of her deceased husband’s PIA. (There are no bonuses if a woman delays starting widow’s benefits beyond her FRA.)

The earliest a woman can start widow’s benefits is age 60, when she would usually get about 71% of her husband’s

PIA. In rare cases, a disabled widow can start benefit as early as age 50. A young widow, no matter what her age, with minor children at home can collect up to 75% of her deceased husband’s PIA. And of course, the kids get checks too until they reach age 18.

The other major part of Social Security is disability benefits. The rules for those benefits also haven’t really changed in three or four decades. In a nutshell, you could qualify for Social Security disability

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REAL ESTATE WATCH

Are the Feds stats real or candy coated?

The economy appears to be zooming along, stock market at all-time highs; but consumers are still increasing their overall credit card debt. The one light at the end of the tunnel is that student loan debt declined 1.48% YoY after an additional decline of 2.26% in the 1st quarter of 2024. However, total student loan debt increased 24.195 billion in Q1. Moreover, in the first half of 2024, federal student loan debt increased 17.9 billion.

Although student debt is slowly decreasing, which is promising; will these individuals ever be able to afford a home in the future or worse during their lifetime? There are a multitude of variables that come into play e.g. the salaries being paid for jobs, what type of higher paying jobs are being created, AI effecting job creation, layoffs, future price of homes and the accompanying mortgage rates, etc. Is a soft or hard landing in the cards at the end of 2024 or during 2025?

One must read between the lines and do the necessary research to see the accurate figures of what is going on in our economy. It has been quite amazing for those who had the available funds, caught the historically low rates and who invested in hard assets, e.g. real estate, gold, silver even Bitcoin.

As baby boomers that need to sell to downsize, cut their expenses or maybe others who can no longer afford their current mortgage; will there be enough buyers in the market to absorb those properties? If not will this cause prices to soften?

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

We are in a very unusual market that has never been experienced before; partially due to the effects of the past Covid-19 Pandemic.

Sould interest rates need to be lowered if the Fed sees the economy soften, and/or will they begin printing again to create a bit of stimulus (while reducing the value of the dollar)? My professional opinion is that the Fed should stay the course and stay out of the economy. We may need to go through some pain to get to the other side. Adding more stimulus to the economy, by lowering rates to bolster spending will only cause more inflation, and add to our 35+ trillion debt; which is the reason why rates were escalated in the first place to bring down inflation closer to their targeted goal of 2%.

My professional opinion is that

many consumers are at tipping point with debt, especially credit card debt; and over the next year or two, I believe we will see a slowing down of purchasing; which supports 70% of our economy. When and if that changes, then a potential hard landing will occur. Maybe that is what we need. As they say, “no pain, no gain.”

In less than 2 years we will be celebrating our 250th anniversary as a Democracy. Will our experiment continue to thrive or will we see a more detrimental set back that we will either be able to rectify or we will be heading down a real slippery slope of no return? We had better wake up and smell the coffee, as what is staring us in the face and create some solutions to our severe and continuing issues or else!

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 42 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.).

Moving Away From Ultra-Processed

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 selling, investing, purchasing, or leasing residential or commercial property.

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food. Wheatberries or whole-wheat flour are unprocessed foods; freshly baked stone-ground whole wheat bread would be a processed food; and sliced packaged white bread or cake would be an ultra-processed food. We could follow the same process from milk to cheese to ice cream.

The goal is to eat more whole and minimally processed foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans, lentils, whole grains, yogurt, milk, cheese, eggs, fresh or frozen seafood, poultry and lean meats.

Make a few simple swaps: instead of cheese crackers, choose whole grain crackers with sliced (real) cheese. In-

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benefits if you have worked and paid Social Security taxes in five out of the last 10 years and you have a physical or mental impairment that is so severe it is expected to keep you from working for at least 12 months. You can also get these benefits if you have a condition that is terminal. And as reported in last week’s column, if you are a senior who becomes disabled after your full retirement age, disability benefits are not payable. To put that another way: Once you reach that golden age, a Social Security retirement benefit pays the same rate as a disability benefit.

If you are already getting disability checks when you reach your full retirement age, those benefits are automatically switched to retirement benefits. But the dollar amount remains the same.

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security -Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-to-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon. com or other book outlets. Or you can send him an email at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.

stead of a frozen TV dinner, cook dinner yourself and individually freeze portions for later. Or, instead of plant-based meat alternatives, make your own black bean burgers. Replace Tater Tots, fries and dehydrated potato flakes with roasted potatoes.

It will take a little more time in the kitchen, but your health is worth that

time investment.

Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois, and the current president of the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. For comments or questions, contact her at charfarg@aol.com or follow her on Twitter @NutritionRD.

BY MARY HUNT

8 Simple Steps to Practical Frugality

3. CUT UNNECESSARY SUBSCRIPTIONS

Given the challenges of these inflationary times in which we live, I can’t think of a better time than today to review practical ways to live more frugally. These eight steps are designed to help us save money and live more mindfully without sacrificing the things you love.

1. CREATE A BUDGET YOU’LL STICK TO

A budget is your best friend when it comes to frugality. It’s not about restricting yourself; it’s about being aware of where your money goes. Start by pre-spending your paycheck on paper, then tracking every expense for a month to make sure your dollars go where you intended that they should. Categorize your spending (think groceries, utilities, entertainment) and see where you can make adjustments. Use apps like Mint or YNAB (You Need A Budget) to help you stay on track. The goal is to spend less than you earn and put the difference toward giving, savings or debt repayment.

2. EMBRACE MEAL PLANNING

Food can be a major expense, but with a little planning, you can save a lot. Start by perusing supermarket weekly flyers in your area. Make a shopping list based on only items on sale this week. Now make your meal plans based around those sales. Right there you can cut your food bill by at least 25%. This will also help avoid impulse buys and food waste. Never overlook the value of leftovers -they can be a lifesaver!

BY MARY HUNT

I know it’s time. It’s been time for at least two years, possibly longer. I need to clean my kitchen. Now, before you send the health department to my address, let me explain. What I mean by “clean” is that I need to clean out and organize my kitchen pantry, cupboards and drawers.

We all have those subscriptions we don’t really use. Take a close look at your monthly subscriptions -- streaming services, magazines, gym memberships -and cancel the ones you can live without. If you’re hesitant to cut them completely, consider sharing with a friend or family member. Many services offer family plans that can be shared at a lower cost per person.

4. SHOP SMART

When it comes to shopping, a little savvy goes a long way. Start by making a list and sticking to it. Look for sales, use coupons and consider buying store brands, which are often just as good as name brands but cheaper. For bigger purchases, wait for sales events like Black Friday or end-of-season clearances. Also, check out thrift stores and online marketplaces for gently used items at a fraction of the cost.

5. DIY WHERE YOU CAN

Stop paying others for services you can do yourself. Whether it’s home repairs, cleaning products, or gifts, there’s likely a DIY option cheaper than buying. For example, instead of buying expensive cleaning supplies, you can make your own with vinegar, baking soda and essential oils. Or try your hand at making homemade gifts -- they’re often more meaningful and super cost-effective.

6. REDUCE ENERGY CONSUMPTION

Lowering your energy usage is good

for the planet and your wallet. Simple changes can make a big difference. Turn off lights when you leave a room, unplug electronics when they’re not in use, and consider energy-efficient appliances. You can also save by adjusting your thermostat -- keeping it a few degrees lower in the winter and higher in the summer can lead to significant savings.

7. USE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OR CARPOOL

Transportation is another big expense where you can save. If possible, use public transportation, bike or walk instead of driving. Not only will you save on gas and parking, but it’s also better for your health. If public transportation isn’t an option, consider carpooling with coworkers or friends. You can split the cost of gas and enjoy some company on your commute.

8. CULTIVATE A SAVINGS MINDSET

Finally, the key to lasting frugality is a mindset shift. Focus on the benefits of saving rather than what you’re giving up. Celebrate small wins, like making coffee at home instead of buying it out. Set savings goals and track your progress. Remember, frugality isn’t about deprivation; it’s about making thoughtful choices that align with your values and goals.

BONUS TIPS FOR EXTRA SAVINGS

Automate Savings: Set up automatic transfers to your savings account each payday. This way, you’re paying yourself first and building your savings without

Let the Decluttering Begin

If you walked into my kitchen, you’d see a tidy and sanitary place. But don’t walk into the pantry or open a cupboard too hastily. Something might hit you on the head. At this moment, a bottle of Advil has been tossed on top of cereal boxes, which are resting on boxes of pudding that have long ago expired.

Cynthia Ewer, author of “Cut the Clutter: A Simple Organization Plan for a Clean and Tidy Home,” says the first thing I need to do is harden my heart. An efficient, convenient kitchen, she says, must be pared to the bone. I must dare to dump anything and everything that is not absolutely necessary and useful.

CLEAR THE DECKS

Ewer instructs me to prepare four boxes with these labels: put away (kitchen), put away (elsewhere), give away (or sell) and storage. Now I am to tackle one shelf, drawer and cupboard at a time, putting each item into its proper box.

KITCHEN KEEPERS

Once everything has found its box, send three of the boxes out of the kitchen. Now comes decision time. Ewer is ruthless in

thinking about it.

Negotiate Bills: Don’t be afraid to call your service providers (like internet, phone or insurance) and ask for a better rate. You’d be surprised how often a simple phone call can result in lower bills.

Earn Extra Income: Look for ways to boost your income, whether it’s freelancing, selling unused items or taking on a side gig. Extra cash can accelerate your savings or debt repayment goals.

Embracing frugality doesn’t mean you have to give up the things you love. It’s about making smart choices, prioritizing what truly matters and finding joy in simplicity.

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suggesting I need to just get rid of the electric french-fry fryer, that strange gelatin mold in the shape of Mount Rushmore and the odd collection of sports bottles from all those walkathons. Ditto for pans I don’t use, dishes I don’t like and specialty cooking tools that I never use because they’re too much trouble to clean.

NO MORE STALLING

I’m going to follow the kitchen decluttering plan starting at the top: the top shelves, which Ewer says resemble an unknown landscape at the back of the moon. (I keep wondering when she’s been sneaking into my kitchen, because she seems to know this place quite well.)

Here’s the rule: If I’ve used it in the last month, it’s a candidate to stay. If I used it yesterday, that will be the backbone of my newly organized kitchen.

I am committed; I am determined. I will box and banish. I will not stop until every shelf, every cupboard, every nook and cranny of my kitchen is cleared, cleaned and organized.

I don’t think I’m alone in this need for kitchen organization, so I’m extending an invitation for you to join me. Let’s call it

the EC Clean Kitchen Challenge. All who dare are invited to join me in this marathon event. Actually, I could use the company. Somehow knowing others are participating in the same drudgery will keep me on track and moving forward.

The only requirement to join is a willingness to get your kitchen organized. And to visit me at EverydayCheapskate. com telling me how you are going to get started.

BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of Aug. 4-10, 2024

STARGAZERS

Happy Chinese Valentine’s Day!

Many of the stars and star groupings we find in our nighttime sky have names and stories that originated in olden times. Most that we know of today come from ancient Arabic, Greek or Roman cultures, but every culture on the planet has applied its own names and stories to the heavens.

Some of the greatest observers of the ancient world were the Chinese, and they were wonderful storytellers as well. One of my favorite stories is about the Milky Way and the three stars of the Summer Triangle.

But first, some science.

The stars that outline this large Summer Triangle are known to astronomers as Vega, Altair and Deneb, and you saw in last week’s column that you can find the Milky Way as it appears to pass right through the triangle’s center.

The brightest of this stellar trio is named Vega, the main star in the constellation of Lyra, the harp. Located some 150 trillion miles (25 light-years) away, Vega shines so brilliantly in our sky because it’s nearly three times larger than our sun and radiates about 50 times more radiation.

The southeasternmost of the three stars is Altair, the most prominent star in the constellation of Aquila, the eagle. Its name comes from the Arabic Al Nasr al Ta’ir; in English, “the flying eagle.” One of the nearest stars to us, Altair lies at a distance of about 100 trillion miles (17 light-years) from us.

Finally, the faintest of the triangle is Deneb, located in the tail of the celestial swan Cygnus. Deneb lies some 12,000 trillion miles (around 2,000 light-years) away. The reason Deneb appears so bright is that it’s one of the most luminous stars in our entire galaxy, shining with the power of more than a quarter million suns. Imagine a

star that can produce more light in one day than our sun has emitted since the end of the 13th century!

These are the stories that modern astronomers tell, but the ancient Chinese skywatchers interpreted the stars quite differently. They told a story of two lovers -- a poor, orphaned cowherd and a young, beautiful weaving maiden who was the seventh daughter of the Emperor of Heaven -- who had been separated and banished to the skies. The young maiden settled at the star Vega and the cowherd at the star Altair, and they found themselves forever separated by the river of the Milky Way.

But all was not lost, for when the magpies heard this sad tale, they decided to gather to form a bridge (repre-

sented by the star Deneb) so that the two lovers could reunite for one day each summer. That day -- the seventh day of the seventh lunar month of the Chinese calendar -- is now known as Chinese Valentine’s Day, and it occurs this year on Saturday, Aug. 10.

While it’s certainly true that anyone can see the Summer Triangle and Milky Way on any clear, dark night at this time of year, I hope you’ll plan to head out on Saturday evening to celebrate the reunion of these two young lovers, and to enjoy a stellar Chinese Valentine’s Day!

Here’s to Soap in Your Eye

BY TRACY BECKERMAN

I’m a pretty loyal consumer. Once I find something that works for me, whether it’s ketchup or toothpaste, I usually stick with it unless something truly horrible happens, like they change the formula and go all New Coke on me. At those times, I question my very existence and wonder if I can continue to live on a planet where someone will change the essence of a beloved product willy-nilly without considering the mental health effects this will have on their consumers.

Clearly, I take all this quite seriously. So, typically, I will turn a deaf ear to a friend who touts the amazing benefits of some new product they have discovered.

My feeling is, if ain’t broke, don’t lead the horse to water ... or something like that.

“You had work done, right?” I prompted her.

“Nope,” she said.

“A little filler? Some Botox? Snake venom in your lip lines?”

“No. No. And no way.”

“OK then, fess up. What are you doing differently?”

“I got new soap,” she said, smirking.

“Soap?” I said incredulously. “Your face looks so fresh in that rested, beforeyou-had-kids kind of way, and it’s because of soap?”

She nodded. Then she proceeded to tell me about this new face soap her dermatologist recommended that cleaned, removed makeup and moisturized all in one. I asked if it also picked up her dry cleaning, but she said no.

Although, as mentioned, I am not a big product experimenter, I decided that just this once, I would give this new soap a try.

But then one day I met a friend for lunch, and she looked terrific. I mean, really, aged-backwards-like-Benjamin-Button terrific.

I purchased the new soap -- which cost about as much as getting an actual facelift -- and took it into the shower with me the next morning.

I had worked up a good lather and could feel all the miraculousness happening as I imagined turning back the clock on my wrinkles and dry skin. But then something bad happened. Something really, really bad.

The soap got in my eye.

And that’s when I discovered that the secret ingredient they put in the soap to make it so miraculous must be battery acid.

“OWWW!” I screamed. “Ow, ow, ow, holy cow, mother plucker, OWW!”

I pelted my face with water from the shower head, trying to rinse the soap out, but I was pretty sure I had already been blinded by the light, cut loose like a deuce, another runner in the night ... or something like that.

There had been a point in my life when I’d thought there was nothing

more painful than childbirth. Then I thought there was nothing more painful than the hemorrhoids that came after childbirth. But now I discovered that nothing really compares to the blazing pain of battery acid disguised as soap in my eye.

OK, so it probably wasn’t battery acid, but whatever it was, it hurt like the blazes, and I was pretty sure if I came out of this relatively unscathed, my eyes would be colored tomato red for the rest of my life.

I came out of the shower rubbing my eyes and looked in the mirror. It was as bad as I’d thought. But even still, I decided I could live with vampire eyes. ... As long as my skin looked younger.

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.

The Summer Triangle inspired the Chinese tale of “The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl.”

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Bountiful blueberries make treats even better

Honey-Laced Blueberry Parfaits

There are so many reasons to include blueberries in recipes. Not only are they plentiful in supermarkets and at fruit stands, blueberries often perfectly balance the sweet with the tart in flavor. These little berries also are one of the most antioxidant-rich fruits you can find, plus they are very high in fiber. That makes eating blueberries — whether they’re nestled in pancakes or served atop a slice of cheesecake — a little less indulgent. Blueberries are right at home in many different dishes. Blueberries can make salads sing and desserts light up.

They’re equally delightful in breakfasts and snacks. Honeylaced blueberry parfaits can be enjoyed any time of day. Made with tasty layers of blueberries, yogurt and angel food cake, these parfaits are light, flavorful and refreshing. To tailor them for patriotic celebrations, add a few red berries, such as raspberries or strawberries, to embrace a red, white and blue theme. Enjoy this recipe, courtesy of “Cooking Light® Fresh Food Superfast” (Oxmoor House) by The Cooking Light Editors.

Yield: 4 servings

1 6-ounce carton French vanilla low-fat yogurt

1 6-ounce carton blueberry low-fat yogurt

11⁄2 cups frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed 3 cups 1-inch cubed angel food cake

1. Combine yogurts in a bowl; gently fold in whipped topping.

2. Layer about 1⁄3 cup angel food cake, 1⁄4 cup blueberries and 1⁄3 cup yogurt mixture in each

2 cups blueberries 1 tablespoon honey 1⁄2 cup honey-almond flax cereal, coarsely crushed

of four dessert glasses. Repeat procedure once. 3. Drizzle honey evenly over parfaits. Top evenly with cereal. Serve immediately.

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Village Board approves $626K vacuum truck

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for a backhoe and minimizing potential for damage to existing utilities,” Borroni noted.

The purchase is made through Sourcewell Contract #101221-SCA.

Trustee Vinny Muldoon questioned the grant application process. Borroni was optimistic but cautioned that state funding is not guaranteed.

Trustee Muldoon emphasized the long-term taxpayer savings and requested more updates on the benefits of the

new equipment. He noted that it will be in service “almost daily” for routine catch basin cleaning.

Borroni provided an example of the truck’s use during an excavation project on Plattsdale Road. Because there is a large gas main in the area, it was unwise for workers to dig into the ground with a backhoe. Instead, the Public Works crew was able to use the vac truck, and the process worked out well.

“With safety for our workers first

and foremost, the truck is very important to village Public Works’ operations. The current way it’s set up, but with the old model the hose reel is in the back and it positions our workers with the cars coming at them as they work. The new truck will have a hose reel in the front, with arrows to direct traffic to go around it, and that offers some protection. The vac truck is also used after heavy rainfall with flooding in some areas of the village – we can protect the village properties and infrastructure

so they don’t have any flood damage,” Borroni shared.

Trustee Muldoon asked about the truck’s lifespan and Borroni estimated it could be in service for about a decade.

News from the Garden City Public Library

The film “Cool Runnings” will be screened at the Garden City Public Library on Monday, August 5.

Monday Movies

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

8/5: “Cool Runnings” (1993), 98 mins. 8/12: “Richard Jewell” (2019), 129 mins.

8/19: “The Fugitive” (1993), 130 mins. 8/26: “One Life” (2024), 110 mins.

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Summer Reading Club for Adults! June 10–August 10, 2024 Adventure Begins at Your Library!

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

Register on Eventkeeper at www.gardencitypl.org beginning on Monday, June 10, for the Adult Summer Reading Club. Be sure to come to the Reference Desk and you will receive a complimentary bag filled with fun things.

Each time you read a book, we ask that you fill out a review card (provided in your bag). Return it to the Reference Desk for a chance to win a prize. The more you read, the better chance you have to win a prize. If you are taking a trip this summer, be sure

to send us a postcard! This postcard will also count towards a chance to win a prize. Send postcards to: Garden City Public Library, 60 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY 11530: Attention: Adult Reference Department. Please be sure to include your name. At the end of the summer, we will select postcards and review cards randomly and award prizes!

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

Summer Programs Crafts & Games Programs for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

*Due to work being done in the library, this program will be rescheduled to a later date to be announced*

Each session will feature a different craft, game or activity. The activity will be determined closer to the date of each event. Day Habs & special needs groups are welcome with prior registration. Individuals can also register to participate. Registration is required on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).

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

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

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

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Join us for a fun hour of Adult Bingo and some conversation and laughs. Prizes will be awarded to winners!

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Chess4Community: Play & Learn!

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

Chess4Community is launching engaging chess sessions designed to bring together players from diverse ages and skill levels. Participants will be thoughtfully paired based on their

playing experience, ensuring a balanced and competitive environment. Throughout these sessions, players will face off against equally matched opponents and receive valuable instruction, offering tailored advice and teaching new strategies and skills.

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

Museum Pass Information

Print From Home for Some Passes!

Through the generosity of the Friends of the Garden City Public Library, the Library offers free passes to select museums and cultural institutions. You can make a reservation to borrow a Museum Pass from one of the member institutions in our Museum Pass Program.

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

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

The following Library Museum Pass rules remain in effect.

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

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

Additional rules and information are available at the library.

Garden City Public Library Recording Policy, Section IV:

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

Garden City Library Board meetings

There will be a special meeting of the Garden City Board of Library Trustees for a work session for Library policy on Monday, August 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Library’s large meeting room located on the lower level.

The regular meeting of the Board of Library Trustees will be held on Monday, August 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the large meeting room on the lower level. Further details will be posted when available on the Library’s website, www.gardencitypl.org.

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

Garden City Public Library Recording Policy, Section IV:

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

Tweens and Teens End of Summer Ice Cream and Pizza Party

On Wednesday, August 14, at 7 p.m., the Garden City Public Library Tweens and Teens Department will be hosting an End of Summer Ice Cream and Pizza Party! This is a party for any tween or teen entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who signed-up for the Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club and completed one book review by Wednesday, August 14. You must have read one book between June 10 and August 14 and submitted at least one book review in order to attend. The raffle prizes for the Summer Reading Club will also be drawn at the end of the party, although the winners do 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 August 14, read a book this summer beginning from June 10, and then submit a book review by August 14! This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

“Adventure

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

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

Once you sign up, you can submitraffle entries for each book you read at the Library or online through our website

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

• Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine

• $50 Amazon Gift Card

• Seventh Street Gift Card Lunch

Package worth $75 (3 $25 gift cards to Burger Spot, Guac Shop, and Garden City Pizza)

• Seventh Street Gift Card

Dessert Package worth $75 (3 $25 gift cards to Dunkin, Starbucks, and TCBY)

• Airpods

• $50 Sephora Gift Card

The more books you read and the more reviews you enter, the more chances you have to win! Plus those who register for this year's Summer Reading Club will automatically be entered into our weekly Gift Card Grab Bag Raffle! Attend a program! Anytime you attend a program between June 10 and August 14, you will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card! The more programs you attend, the more chances you have of winning!

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

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

“Adventure Begins at Your Library” Creative Arts Contest

Get creative this summer by entering our Tweens and Teens Creative Arts Contest! There will be two categories for the Contest: Writing and Art. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 can participate and submit to both categories. Multiple submissions are allowed. There will be multiple winners for each category, with prizes being Amazon gift cards. Participants' work can also be submitted for community service to the Library’s Tweens and Teens Art Gallery show in August 2024. Participants can use the “Adventure” theme as a source of inspiration for the

contest, but are not required to follow the theme.

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

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

• Facebook: facebook.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

• Instagram: instagram.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

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

Bookmarks for Community Service

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

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

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

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

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

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

Teen Crafternoon: Perler Bead Art

Make keychains, magnets, pins, ornaments, and more during Teen Crafternoon: Perler Bead Art! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2024 only and will be held Monday, August 5, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and began Tuesday, July 30, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card! This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

The next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board will be held on Tuesday, August 6, at 4 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, July 30, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). The meeting is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. If you are interested in helping to come up with programming ideas, volunteer 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. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card!

Teen Trivia Night

Test your trivia knowledge during Teen Trivia Night! Play in teams and the team with the most points at the end wins. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2024 only and will be held Wednesday, August 7, at 7 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 30, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. weens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card! This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tween Thursdays: Tie-Dye with Chris Buchman

Learn the science of tie-dye while get-

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ting creative during Tween Thursdays: Tie Dye with Science Teacher Chris Buchman on Thursday, August 8, at 4 p.m.! Each registrant will be given a baseball cap to tie dye. Registrants may also bring in 2 white cotton items from home to tie dye. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 4–7 in Fall 2024 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 30, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. It is Library policy that parents of children under 10 attending a program remain at the Library throughout and meet the child upon completion of the program. Tweens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card! This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Crafternoon: DIY Bird Feeders

Paint your own bird feeders using acrylic paint during Teen Crafternoon: DIY Bird Feeders. Teens will paint a wooden bird feeder and will also receive bird seed for their feeder to take home with them. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 only and will be held Monday, August 12, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, August 6, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card! This program has been funded by

the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens Yarn Group

Tweens and Teens in Grades 4–12 can learn how to knit or crochet during our Tweens and Teens Yarn Group that will be held on Tuesday, August 13, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, August 6, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Participants will be able to take home knitting needles or crochet hooks to continue working on their projects, but must return the knitting needles or crochet hooks they are using by Friday, August 23. Tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 who know how to knit or crochet can volunteer at this program! Please contact Laura Giunta at laurag@gardencitypl.org if you are interested in volunteering. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card! This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Ornaments for Community Service

Earn community service by painting ornaments for the Garden City Public Library’s Tweens and Teens Department’s Ornament Tree! Each volunteer will receive three ornaments to decorate at home. Ornaments must be returned to the Library. These ornaments will be used to decorate our new ornament tree each month!

Registration begins Tuesday, August 13, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Completed ornaments must be returned by Thursday, August 22, to the Library.

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

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

Tweens and Teens

Dungeons and Dragons

Join us for Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons and learn how to play the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons by participating in one of our monthly Dungeons and Dragons Meet-Ups! Beginners are welcome! Each meet-up will feature a new self-contained, one-shot adventure and players will be assigned premade characters to play. Please register via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this program. The August session will be held Thursday, August 15, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, August 6, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. Tweens

and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card! This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens

Best Books Committee 2024

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

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

News from the Children’s Room

Summer 2024 Programming

Adventure Begins At Your Library:

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

Adventure Begins At Your Library:

The Travelers (Grades K–5)

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

Registration continues through Monday, August 12.

Adventure Begins At Your Library:

The Little Explorers (Ages 2–5)

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

earn up to 2 prizes. Registrants can also start Monday, June 10, to drop off book review cards for each book you read, or is read to them, so they can be part of our Grand Prize Raffle. There will be one grand raffle prize for ages 2–5 (not entering kindergarten in Fall 2024).

Preschool age children who submit one raffle entry will have a chance to win a raffle prize. But the more books read or are read-to, and the more review cards you submit, the better your chance of winning! All books must be at the appropriate reading level and reviewed between June 10 and August 12.

Registration continues through Monday, August 12.

Preschool

Readiness With A Time For Kids

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

This fun, educational and interactive program is for children ages 18 months–5 (not entering kindergarten in Fall 2024) and an adult caregiver. Caregivers will learn how to mentor the fundamental skills necessary for successful learning. Activities include music, movement and fine and gross motor skills development. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library card is required. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend this program.This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Library.

Registration is ongoing.

Tie Dye With Chris Buchman

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

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

Tween Thursday Tie Dye

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

Learn the science of tie-dye while getting creative during Tween Thursday: Tie Dye with Science Teacher Chris Buchman. Each registrant will be given a baseball cap to tie dye. Registrants may also bring in two white cotton items from home to tie dye. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 4–7 in Fall 2024 only. Tweens in Grades 6–7 who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. Online registration on

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

Registration is ongoing.

Crafting with Friends

Saturday, August 10,a t 10:00 a.m.

Children 2–5 (not entering kindergarten) and an adult caregiver, can come to the Library and make an aquarium with Mary Maguire. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library card is required. You must do a registration for each child you wish to attend this program. This programhas been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Library.

Registration is ongoing.

Crafting with Friends

Saturday, August 10 at 11:15 a.m.

Children entering Grades K–5 in Fall 2024 can come to the Library and make an aquarium with Mary Maguire. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library card is required. You must do a registration for each child you wish to attend this program.This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Library.

Registration is ongoing.

Tweens and Teen Yarn Group

Tuesday, August 13, at 4:00 p.m.

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

Registration begins August 6 at 10 a.m.

Summer Reading Club Finale

Wednesday, August 14, at 2:00 p.m.

Enjoy a fun Summer Reading Finale, celebrating the accomplishments of children ages 2–Grade 5 in the fall of 2024, who finished the requirements of their Summer Reading Clubs. It is by invitation only! Each child receiving their first prize received an invitation to the finale. Crafts, snacks, music and the drawing of three grand prize winners and the awarding of the prizes to the Creative Arts contest! (Winners need not be present to claim prize).

Children 2 through age 5 must be

accompanied by an adult caregiver at all times.

Mother Goose Storytime

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

• Monday Aug. 5, 10:30 a.m.

• Tuesday Aug. 6, 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime

This 30-minute program is for children ages 2–5 (not in kindergarten) and their caregivers. Join a Librarian and enjoy stories, music and movement. No Registration is required. First ComeFirst Served.

• Monday Aug. 5, 11:30 a.m.

• Tuesday Aug. 6, 11:30 a.m.

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

Additional Summer Programming Details Coming Soon.

Library Policies

Garden City Public Library

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

It is Library policy that all children under age ten must be accompanied by a parent or designated responsible person while in the Library. Also, if the young child is attending a Library program, we require the parent or designated responsible person to remain in the Library throughout the program and meet the child upon completion of the program. Each program requires a separate registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).

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

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

Teen Game Night

Candy Sushi

Tween Crafternoon:

Teens have fun decorating shimmering mason jars using paint, glitter, and Mod Podge at Teen Crafternoon: DIY Mason Jars, which was held on Monday, July 15, at the Library.

Teens celebrate their victory in Super Smash Bros as others watch during Teen Game Night, which was held on Wednesday, July 17, at the Library.

Teens unwrap assorted snacks and sweets before crafting their candy sushi during Teen Crafternoon: Candy Sushi, which was held on Monday, July 22, at the Library.

National politicians: Their years in Garden City

BY SUZIE ALVEY, FORMER VILLAGE HISTORIAN

President Joe Biden, Fred Trump, Jr., Robert Trump, Mary Trump, and Rudolph Giuliani — What do these politicians have in common? For all their political differences, they all have connections to Garden City.

President Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr. (b. 1942) lived at 32 Wellington Road ca. 1945–1947. His father had moved the family to Garden City to buy a small airfield and start an airplane crop-dusting business. There were many apple orchards and potato farms to protect. Unfortunately, it failed in 1947 and the family, including Biden, Jr. moved to Scranton, Pennsylvania to be with extended family. Later on, they moved to an area outside of Wilmington, Delaware, which was “a far cry from…

the beautiful house in Garden City, Long Island,” according to Joey Biden. He Could Really Talk. An excerpt from the classic What it Takes: The Way to the White House by Richard Ben Cramer.

Former Garden City Village Historian Suzie Alvey talked with Peter Brancato, Garden City High School 1969 graduate, who also lived at 32 Wellington. He worked for then Governor Cuomo and met then Vice President Biden at an event in 2015. They had a photo taken of the both of them together. Ironically, neither realized they both lived in the same house as children: Biden in the late 1940s and Brancato in the 1950s! He remarked, “It would have been fun to talk to him about our childhood memories of our home…”

Robert Stewart Trump (1948–2020),

former President Donald Trump’s younger brother, attended St. Paul’s School in town, worked on Wall Street and ultimately became an executive in the Trump Organization before their estrangement. From 2013 to 2019, he lived at 89 Tenth Street up on “the hill” with his second wife, Ann Marie Pallan Trump.

Robert Trump wasn’t the only Trump to live in Garden City. Mary Lea Trump, PhD (b.1965) lived at 78 Kensington Road ca. the mid-1990s in the Estates Section, five blocks from the Bidens. She is the daughter of Fred Trump, Jr. Mary studied English Literature at Tufts and Columbia University. She earned her PhD at Adelphi University at the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies (Derner was also a GC resident) in clinical psychology.

Residents might know Mary Trump as an author of two books: “Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man” in 2020 and “The Reckoning: Our Nations’s Trauma and Finding a Way to Heal” in 2021.

Fred Crist Trump, Jr. (1939–1981) also attended the Cathedral School of St. Paul’s, like his brother, Robert. He avoided the family business and became a TWA pilot. Unfortunately, he died at the age of 42 from alcoholism.

Fred C. Trump, Sr. (1905–1999) was a leading real estate developer in New York City who built in excess of 27,000 row houses and apartments there. He and his wife, Mary McLeod Trump lived in Jamaica Estates in Queens. With two sons attending St. Paul’s School, Trump donated funds to the exclusive

89 Tenth Street, home of Robert Trump.

Photo by Suzie Alvey- 2013

32 Wellington Road, where President Joe Biden lived. Photo by Ellen Gering- 2021

Then VP Biden shakes the hand of former GC resident Peter Brancato in Albany, NY. Photographer unknown- 2015.

78 Kensington Road, home of Mary Trump.

Photo by K.C. Alvey- 2022

National politicians: Their years in Garden City

prep school for fixing up the overgrown playing fields by leveling and reseeding them.

Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani (b. 1944) also lived only a few blocks away from the Bidens and Mary Trump. His parents owned a house on Euston Road South in Garden City South. Giuliani is more likely to

mention his Brooklyn roots, but he spent the majority of his youth, 15 years, in GC South and North Bellmore with his parents. They lived on Euston Road South from 1951 to 1959. Giuliani was one of the first students to attend St. Anne’s School that had just opened in 1951.

President Biden and the Supreme Court

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

President Joe Biden may be a lame duck, but he certainly roiled the political landscape last week with his proposals on the Supreme Court.

In a speech in Austin, Texas, Mr. Biden laid out three rather sweeping proposals. This was in some contrast to his earlier ambiguous views on, for example, expanding the size of the Court to 11 justices. Significantly, the presumptive Democratic nominee, Kamala Harris, endorsed these proposals.

Mr. Biden ‘s first, and most important, change would in effect impose 18-year term limits on the justices. Basically, each President would nominate a new justice every two years, with the effect that existing justices would cycle off the Court in 18 years. Mr. Biden claims that this system would make nominations more predictable, less arbitrary, and reduce the chances that a single president could shape the Court for generations to come.

Second, Mr. Biden proposes a “binding” set of ethics guidance and a “code of conduct” for Supreme Court justices. His proposal is light on specifics on the exact method of enforcement of these rules, although presumably there would have to be some sort of panel of judges to adjudicate and enforce complaints against the justices.

Third, Mr. Biden calls for a constitutional amendment limiting the Supreme Court’s recent decision giving former President Donald Trump — and all other presidents —substantial immunity from criminal prosecution. Mr. Biden said in a Washington Post opinion piece that this amendment would “make clear that there is no immunity for crimes a former president committed while in office. We are a nation of laws — not of kings or dictators.”

Obviously, the new interest of Democrats in Supreme Court reform is closely related to the loss of liberal control of the Court basically for the first time since the 1930’s., when Franklin D. Roosevelt attempted to “pack” the Court.

Following the election of Donald J. Trump in 2016, Mr. Trump was able to name three justices to the Court — Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett, creating a 6-3

conservative Republican majority. While Democrats frequently claim that they should have gained a seat on the Court in early 2016, an election year, when President Barack Obama nominated Merrick Garland, who never received a Senate vote, this is a bit farfetched since the 54-seat GOP majority was unlikely to confirm Mr. Garland.

The new, conservative majority sided with the right on many, but certainly not all, matters. Most notably, it overruled the Roe v. Wade abortion decision, returning the issue to the states, outlawed affirmative action programs in colleges, and limited the discretion of administrative agencies in rule interpretations Also, the justices tended to look favorably on Mr. Trump’s claims, including his claim of immunity relating to his criminal prosecutions.

On the merits, the idea of 18-year terms is not unreasonable, although it is a little rich for Mr. Biden, a man who stayed in government for over 50 years, to be a sudden advocate of new blood. The obvious problem here is that Democrats suddenly want to disrupt the Court nomination process when finally they are in the minority. The ethics rules make some sense, although complaints about flags flown by the wife of Justice Alito, for example, seem very much overblown. The presidential immunity controversy is actually pretty complex, because, while no one should be above the law, we also want presidential administrations to avoid lawfare against their predecessors.

One very big problem with all of Mr. Biden’s proposals is that they will be hard to put into effect. The 18-year term limits seem to run directly into the constitutional provision that allow justices to serve during “good behavior”. The ethical proposal seems to contemplate lesser judges making rulings against members of the highest court, which may be impractical. The immunity proposal requires a very difficult to pass constitutional amendment.

At this point, Mr. Biden deserves some credit for raising interesting and important issues, but little credit for practical solutions.

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St. Paul’s School, attended by Robert and Fred Trump, Jr.

Photo by Suzie Alvey- 2013

St. Anne’s School, attended by former Mayor Rudy Giuliani.

Photo by Suzie Alvey- 2012

Music for Aardvarks

Children from ages birth – 5 years (not in kindergarten) and their adult caregivers enjoyed Long Island Music for Aardvarks, a fun music and movement program. This program was held at the library on July 22, and funded by Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

All-American Lacrosse players

Andrew Dengler and Brayden Robertiello, Garden City sophomores from the Class of 2027, participated in the 2024 All-America Lacrosse Event in Baltimore, Maryland over the weekend. They were selected to be part of Team Long Island that played against other regional teams from around the country. What an amazing experience for the boys to be on a team with players from different schools and club teams.

GC Recreation and Parks

Dance Conservatory Schedule

Sports Events

For planning purposes onlyRegistration will held in September.

Monday:

12:15 – 1:10: Creative Combo for Ages 3.5-5 Years Old

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

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

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

Tuesday:

2:00 Creative Combo for ages 3.5-5 years old

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

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

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

8:00 – 8:55: Adult Dance Combo

Wednesday:

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

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

8:00 – 8:55: Ballet/Lyrical for Grades 6th & Up

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

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

Friday:

12:15 – 1:10: Creative Combo for Ages 3.5-5 Years Old

2:00 – 2:55: Creative Combo for Ages

3.5-5 Years Old

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

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

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

Saturday: 10:00 – 10:55: Ballet/Hip Hop for Grades K & 1st 11:00 – 11:55: Creative Combo for Ages 3.5 – 5 Years Old

2:00 – 2:55: Tap for Grades 6th and Up

3:00 – 3:55: High School Jazz

Chess Wizards Summer Camp

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

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

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

This camp will be offered:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Incrediflix Filmaking Camps for Ages 7–13

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

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

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

Our topics are:

Week of August 5 – August 8

Live Action Flix

9:00 am to noon

Discover your filmmaking talents! You don’t have to be an actor to take

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

Lego Flix

1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Get a Jump on the Summer with USA Support Group

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

These programs are open to Village residents ages 2 to 11 years.

To see what is offered and to register, please visit US Sports website at www.usasportgroup.com and look for Garden City.

LI Steam Group Camps for Summer 2024

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

August 19 – August 23

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

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

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Crayola® World

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

August 26 – August 30

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

2024 Garden City Pool

Membership applications are now available at gardencityrecreation.org

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

Pool Season 2024 highlights include:

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

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

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

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

• Movie Nights: Featuring first run family entertainment films

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

Magic Shows at the Village Playgrounds

Magic Beyond Imagination with Magic Robert McEntee

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

Magic of Amore

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

• Magic of Amore at Hemlock Park – Monday, August 12 at 6:15 p.m. More exciting family entertainment! Jester Jim Show

Jester Jim is bringing his amazing juggling show to Edgemere Park on Friday, August 1. Don’t miss it! The show begins at 6:15 p.m.

The Bubble Bus is Coming! The Bubble Bus is Coming!

Wednesday, August 7, at Tullamore Park, 6 – 8 p.m.

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

All events are for Village of Garden City residents.

The Best Secret in Town!

Did you know that each of our neighborhood parks runs a free playground program every summer? Children entering 1st through 8th grades who are residents of the Village are invited to come to the park during the summer to find out what activities are taking place.

Each park has its own “flavor” and “favorite” activities. The park directors and their staff run games, sports, tournaments, and arts and crafts activities during the day and into the evening. Trips are also run through the parks.

These activities, except for the trips, are free to anyone attending. Registration is not necessary. A child may attend any day they choose. The children are supervised while in the park, but the children attending must be able to come and go to the park as they please or a parent or childcare provider must be in attendance while the child participates. This program cannot be used as babysitting.

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

Where: Nassau Haven, Edgemere, Tullamore, Grove, and Hemlock Parks Time: Beginning 10 a.m. and running throughout the day, check your local park for posted schedules.

This program is only as great as the children who attend. Please support our staff as they strive to create a great summer for the children.

Gazebo Concerts!

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

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

2024 GC Varsity Field Hockey Clinic

Name:

Grade: Address:

Email Address:

Parent Cell Phone Number:

US Field Hockey #:

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

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

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

4:30–6 p.m. on the Garden City High School Turf

• Sunday, September 8, 2024

• Sunday, September 15, 2024

• Sunday, September 22, 2024

• Sunday, September 29, 2024

• Sunday, October 6, 2024

• Sunday, October 20, 2024

Clinic Cost: $60 (checks only please)

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

The Garden City HS Varsity Field Hockey team will be offering an instructional clinic for girls in grades K–8.

Garden City Field Hockey players prepare for their season at Rutgers University.

Swim team: The winning tradition continues

Open House

The Garden City Pool Swim Team took on Great Neck this past Saturday morning to complete the 2024 dual meet season. Victorious again (192135) by a narrower margin than usual. Proving it takes an entire team showing up and working together for each other to reach success!

Earlier this season, the team secured its 40th consecutive dual meet victory vs. Long Beach (23988), another town with a strong swim community. The score does not reflect how close the races were across each age group.

Garden City’s last loss was to Long Beach in the summer of 2013.

The team will defend their Nassau County Municipal Swim Conference Championship title at Valley Stream Pool tonight [Friday, August 2] at 6:30 p.m. Head coach Andrew Salecker and

his talented assistant age group coaches have the swimmers ready to fly off the blocks and reach for the wall at the finish.

The season will conclude with the cherished Chris Crafa Memorial Blue and White intersquad meet at the Garden City Pool on Sunday morning. Coaches Andrew, Nick Krawiec, Dean Trapani, and Gracie Krawiec will honor deserving team leaders with traditional paper plate awards.

If your little fish has an interest in the sport as the family is watching the Olympics in Paris, the GC Pool team is a terrific way to introduce them to competitive swimming.

Fun fact: The GC swim community will be cheering on Garden City’s own and Paralympic gold medalist Anastasia “Tas” Pagonis as she competes in Paris! The Paralympic games begin August 28.

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