The Gardem City News (8/4/23)

Hearing set for adding 7N parking permits

BY RIKKI MASSAND

The Garden City Board of Trustees will consider allowing more residents of apartments on 7th Street to have access to permit parking spaces in municipal parking lot 7N (behind Key Food and Dunkin Donuts).

The expansion of eligibility for Lot 7N parking came up when a resident of Hampshire House (111 7th Street) approached the board at a prior meeting to express his concern that only Hilton Hall residents

The Spartans U8 baseball team made the playoffs in the first year the boys are playing together. See page 42.

Project change preserves trees

BY RIKKI MASSAND

At its July 20 meeting, the Board of Trustees approved additional funds for work on the water mains in the area of Grove Street, Meadow Street, Commander Avenue and Lindbergh Street. The additional $20,069 payment to A.I.I. Allen Industries of Farmingdale was due to a change order for additional work.

Superintendent of Public Works John Borroni noted that the additional work was needed to create water main loops on Commander Avenue and Lindbergh Streets, but the design change within the project resulted in the village saving several trees and leaving vegetation undisturbed. The alternate “looping” involved was undertaken in response to residents’ con-

cerns that the village-owned green space where the trees and vegetation are located is a “sensitive” area and the greenery would have been permanently disturbed with the water main project.

“The additional work also covers the installation of a new fire hydrant between Magnolia and Washington Avenue, on the north side, for Fire Code

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were offered the set-aside parking spaces.

Trustee Charles Kelly initiated the discussion on the expanded parking eligibility. Originally the July 20 meeting agenda included an item for the Board to expand eligibility for parking Lot 7N permits, to add the residents of Hampshire House “under the same terms and conditions as Hilton Hall residents.” But that official authorization had to be changed to involve a new process, adding a hearing to amend the

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Board approves Funds to upgrade 9/11 Memorial

BY RIKKI MASSAND

At its July 20 meeting the Village Board of Trustees approved a resolution to engage Handa Industries of Hicksville to reconstruct and add elements to the Village of Garden City’s 9/11 Memorial, which is located outside of Village Hall along Stewart Avenue. The contract cost is $13,750.

Superintendent of Public Works

John Borroni said the project will include the replacement of worn pavers and substantial upgrades to the lighting of the 9/11 Memorial with the installation of 24 in-ground recessed lights.

“Twenty-three lights will be placed in a circle at the Memorial to represent the firefighters from

Garden City who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11. One centerpiece light will represent the rest of the village, as well as anyone who has passed as a result of 9/11 afterwards. These upgrades will enhance the ceremony performed by our Garden City Fire Department each year to honor these firefighters,” Borroni said.

The Village’s engineering staff worked closely with GCFD Assistant Chief Jonathan Parrella for the design and planning of this upgrade to the 9/11 Memorial.

Sewer study for new Family Court

Following a few updates by Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi, the Board of Trustees approved the

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We all scream for ice cream

The Garden City Board of Trustees, at its July 20th meeting, approved a pilot program to allow ice cream trucks to sell their wares at village playgrounds through the end of August. Unfortunately, due to logistics, the plan had to be delayed until next year, but there’s light (and ice cream) on the horizon.

Garden City offers children growing up here a great environment. The streets are mostly bicycle friendly, there’s a wonderful pool and athletic facility, and it’s a pretty safe place to allow kids to be “free range.”

The one thing Garden City hasn’t had, which other communities have

enjoyed, is the summer time ice cream truck.

We understand that there may be safety considerations with allowing unlimited stops on residential streets, so the trustees’ plan to only allow the trucks at playgrounds, and only during daylight hours, is a good plan. Similarly, the continuous “music” coming from some ice cream trucks could drive most people over the edge, so a limit on that is also wise.

It’s a little thing, but being able to enjoy an ice cream treat once in a while puts some extra joy into people’s lives. Sounds good to us (even if that music doesn’t!)

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To the Editor,

As a Garden City resident, taxpayer, and a former professional Librarian, I felt compelled to answer the letter written by Brian Daughney and published here on July 28th, “Don’t Ban Books”.

It would appear that Mr Daughney is ruffled at attempts by some residents to object to books with sexually inappropriate content being left out for perusal by any age child. It further seems that his letter distorted the position of the 30-something residents who objected to graphic sexual content being displaying where children could access it. They claim they did NOT ask for the books to be banned, contrary to what he asserted in his diatribe. They apparently asked them to be placed in a less accessible area. That is hardly book-burning.

When I was a child (a VERY long time ago) , books with “adult” sexual content were labeled “adult”-- not appropriate for children. The idea of a mild regulation of content to children is not new, and civilization did not collapse. What IS new is the number of adults who are trying to push their sexually “anything goes” philosophy onto innocent and uninformed children. I recently watched a news report of drag performers singing sexual lyrics to children which would probably not be allowed to be printed in this newspaper.

NO Conservative of my acquaintance, in spite of Mr Daughney’s heated statements, has EVER been so dim as to believe that simply reading a book with sexual content will “turn” a child. On the other hand that doesnt mean such exposure to small children is appropriate. Children are highly impressionable. The impact of social pressures, and normalizing such graphic content by authority figures or their tacit approval, are certainly a matter of concern. Recent statistics show the numbers of students at Ivy Colleges claiming trans, gay or some sexual identification other than traditional, now at an astounding 30%, a dramatic increase over previous

years.What accounts for that?

Mr. Daughney quotes many other (dead) folk’s opinion about what he terms “censorship”. Yet he is evidently NOT concerned about the opinion of living Garden City residents whose families would be directly impacted by the policy he advocates . It is worth noting that these folk, like myself, are ALSO taxpayers, whose money is going to purchase materials they find morally repugnant. Asking them to “stay out of everyone’s business” is offensive. What happens to their children in a public setting with public funds IS their business. WHY, exactly, do so many on the left want to normalize sexual content to children that western civilization has not found widely acceptable for thousands of years?

From a professional viewpoint, I am disturbed that the Library Board at their July 10 meeting found it necessary to turn the letter from the 30 Garden City Parents over to counsel as reported here. Was their simple request that threatening? Could an accommodation not be reached by talking? That action feels like intimidation to me.

Further, EVERY library exerts a certain type of “censorship”, by virtue of each decision made to purchase or NOT to purchase a book. This is often due to budget constraints. But not strictly. Librarians are charged to do their best to purchase materials needed by their communities, which varies. Thus, purchase decisions must be carefully made to conserve resources. That makes it curious this Board would so easily defend owning sexually explicit books for children, when the money could be surely spent on more edifying or educational materials.

My personal view is that what adults do sexually is their own business. What some adults try to foist on children however, should be everyone’s business. I think finally that too many parents remain silent on this issue for fear of social censure. That is too bad. Silence

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Hofstra sues planning commission over casino proposal

BY LINDA RYAN, SUBMITTED

ON BEHALF OF SAY NO TO THE CASINO

Hofstra University and the Nassau County Planning Commission and other parties are scheduled to make their first appearance in court before Judge Sarika Kapoor on August 8th.

In April, Hofstra University sued the Nassau County Planning Commission alleging that it violated New York State Open Meetings Laws regarding the proposed transfer of the lease to the Nassau Hub property, including the Nassau Coliseum, to the Las Vega Sands Corp., which intends to build an entertainment complex and casino on the site. The Hofstra Petition was later amended to name several other Nassau County agencies as Respondents.

Hofstra commenced the suit because, according to the Petition, the University, its students and staff have a “keen interest in avoiding the risks of gambling addiction, crime, excessive traffic and environmental dangers associated with casinos.” The Hofstra campus is adjacent to the Nassau Hub property.

In its suit, Hofstra alleges that the Planning Commission violated the Open Meetings Law’s requirement that “public business be performed in an open and public manner and that the citizens of this state be fully aware of and able to observe the performance of public

officials and attend and listen to deliberations and decisions that go into making public policy” when it held a series of “mishandled putative public meetings” in March and April on the proposed casino development without the statutorily required public notice of proceedings and by failing to grant the public the opportunity to be heard on the proposal. The Petition contends that, at the same time, the Commission “granted exceptional favors to Las Vegas Sands by scheduling expedited meetings of the Planning Commission and giving Law Vegas Sands special, nonpublic access to the Planning Commission itself.”

Hofstra further contends, that because the Planning Commission failed to follow Open Meetings Laws, the May 22 vote of the Nassau County Legislature to approve the lease transfer to the Las Vegas Sands was improper.

The suit also challenges the denial of Hofstra’s Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request by the Planning Commission, Nassau County Planning Department and Nassau County Attorney’s Office (the Respondents) for records and other materials relating to the proposed new lease to the Sands. The denial was based on the Respondent’s contention that “if disclosed [this information] would impair present or imminent contract awards

and collective bargaining agreements.”

Through its attorneys, Sullivan and Cromwell LLP, the Planning Commission and other Respondents, filed a 44-page Answer to the Petition, requesting that the court deny Hofstra’s

claims and grant judgment in their favor.

To access all court filings on the case go to: NYS Courts Electronic Filings at https://iapps.court.state.ny.us and search under Case Number 606293/2023.

Hofstra University has filed a lawsuit against the Nassau County Planning Commission over the proposed transfer of the lease for the Sands Casino.

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GCHS named School of Distinction

Garden City High School has once again been named as a School of distinction by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association. The status is awarded to schools that have 100% of their varsity teams qualify and receive the Scholar-Athlete team award during their respective sports seasons.

“The School of Excellence and School of Distinction Awards exemplify the mission of NYSPHSAA, education through interscholastic athletics,” said Dr. Robert Zayas, NYSPHSAA executive director. “It is amazing to see the commitment to academic excellence from the schools, administrators, coaches, and student-athletes.”

The purpose of the School of Distinction and Award is to unite ath-

letic departments in challenging their teams to achieve a statewide academic honor. This year, 84 schools earned the School of Distinction Award. Garden City will receive the award this fall at the local athletic workshop held by the NYSPHSAA.

“This recognition is a tribute to the hard work and balance that our students demonstrate,” said Ed Ramirez, director for physical education, health education and athletics. “They understand they are student-athletes with an emphasis on student. This is the 15th consecutive year Garden City has received this award, that is a credit to the school community; the support that students get from coaches, teachers, administration, and parents. We are extremely proud.”

Blood drive at Garden City Library

New York Blood Services will be holding a blood drive at the Garden City Public Library on Wednesday, August 23, from 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting room on the lower level of the Library. Area hospitals are in need of local residents’ help. Each donation can help to save up to three lives.

All donors will receive a voucher for a $10 gift card of their choice (electronically fulfilled) and a box of Girl Scout cookies.

Appointments are strongly preferred, walk-ins are welcomed only if capacity permits. To schedule an appointment, you can scan the QR code below with your phone and type in Garden City, click on the link below, call 1-800-688-0900 to schedule an appointment or for any medical questions concerning blood donations or visit the Garden City Public Library website at

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Enriching Special Adults Inc. honors GOAT USA

Enriching Special Adults Inc. honored GOAT USA for its generous donation during the month of April “Autism Awareness Month”. Pictured (from left): Founders and executive officers of GOAT USA Rich Alfaro, Dylan McLaughlin, and T.J. Cristina and ESA board members Rosemary McLaughlin and Diane Collins.

Enriching Special Adults, Inc., a nonprofit charity, had the honor of presenting GOAT USA with a plaque in recognition of its generous donation and support during the month of April ‘Autism Awareness Month.’

GOAT USA is a popular nationwide apparel company, with a store located close by in the Simon mall. The founders and executive officers of GOAT USA, Rich Alfaro, Dylan McLaughlin and T.J. Cristina are childhood friends who grew up in Carle Place. They started their modest company in the summer of 2016 in a grandfather’s basement. What started out as a t-shirt company has since skyrocketed to a successful nationwide sportswear clothing compa-

ny. GOAT USA strives to inspire every person to be the greatest version of themselves.

Enriching Special Adults sponsors various events and sponsors the Garden City Recreation Department monthly events for special adults. Events include dances, basketball, cooking and game nights to name a few. These events are promoting caring connections, enjoyed by all. Board members Diane and Rosemary believe that Dylan, Rich and T.J. truly live and embody their motto “Ordinary people do extraordinary things.” We are so grateful for their donation as it will help each special adult be “the greatest of all time” too.

Cathedral Outreach Ministry seeks donations

The Cathedral of the Incarnation’s Outreach Ministry is looking for a donation of one full size mattress. If you are able to help, please contact Deacon Denise Galloway at dgalloway@incarnationgc.org.

The Ministry is also collecting donations of school supplies, particularly

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.

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You can bring your donations to Sunday service or contact Chris Scott at cbscott88@verizon.net to arrange for a pick up or drop off of supplies.

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Welcoming Club member and author Ruth Vincent speaks to club members.

What’s New Welcoming Club member and author Ruth Vincent presented to members her experience writing “Changeling Charade,” an interactive novel, along with her experience as a published author of printed books. Members then were excited to share their experiences playing the interactive novel and the different paths they chose for Ruth’s characters. It was an informative and exciting evening for all!

Upcoming Events

The August book club will be held on 8/30 at 7:30 p.m. This month’s book is “Everyone Here Is Lying” by Shari Lapena. If you would like to join, please email welcomingclubbookclub@gmail. com for event location. Book club meetings are a fun and lively end to great books read amongst friends! There is no shortage of captivating conversation about the great books selected every 6 weeks. Expand your horizons as well as your library!

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Join A Group Book Club

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

Craft Club

The Craft Club is a great way to meet with friends and get crafty. No experience

necessary. We meet every few months to create a seasonal craft. If you are interested in joining, please email GCCraftClub@ gmail.com.

Supper Club

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

Bunco

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

Toddler Activities

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

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

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Quail release culminates environmental project

Garden City High School and Stewart Elementary students helped incubate, hatch, raise and release over 20 Northern Bobwhite quail.

Garden City High School and Stewart Elementary took part in a program through the Center for Environmental Education and Discovery to incubate, hatch and raise over 20 quail, ultimately to be released. The CEED’s project aimed to teach about human’s impact on local

High School science teacher Tori Flaherty and Stewart librarian Dawn Marzullo collaborated on the project which taught about human’s impact on local ecosystems and what can be done to help.

ecosystems and what can be done to help. It also hopes to bring back the native birds Northern Bobwhite quail, as more than 1,000 quail will be released as part of this program across Long Island.

High School science teacher Tori Flaherty and Stewart librarian Dawn

Marzullo, both signed up for the project independently but enjoyed collaborating on the project together. Students watched the quail hatch in real time on a YouTube livestream video which was an amazing experience for them.

“This program brought so much excitement to my classroom as well as the rest of the high school!” Flaherty said. “Our entire ecology unit was centered around the Northern Bobwhite quail and their important roles in our environment. It was incredible to see how engaged stu-

dents became as the quail began to hatch. I am looking forward to raising quail again next year and getting even more students and staff and families involved next year.”

“Raising and releasing quails with Stewart School has been the most rewarding experience of my career,” Marzullo said. “I have never seen an entire school come together in excitement and learning as Stewart did this past spring.”

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Life’s WORC helps client fulfill goal of driver's license

BY GARY SIMEONE

Heather Rossert, a resident of the AbiZeid House in Bay Shore, recently fulfilled a longterm goal she had been working on. The forty one year old woman, who lives with a developmental disability, recently passed her driver’s test, and is on her way to obtaining a license to drive.

Rossert said she had taken the online written drivers test earlier this year and was ecstatic to know she had passed the exam.

“I was super excited to find out that I’d passed the written portion of the test and I was able to receive my learners permit,” said Rossert. “My next phase is to apply for driving school and soon I’ll be able to hit the road.”

Rossert is one of more than two-thousand people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, living in group homes across Long Island. They are members of Life’s WORC residential

and community services, a nonprofit organization that supports people with intellectual disabilities and autism. Life’s WORC main offices is located at 1501 Franklin Avenue in Garden City.

Matthew Zebatto, CEO of Life’s WORC, said that Heather is a higher functioning individual, that is very active in the overall community.

“She actually comes to our offices here in Garden City, a couple of times per week, to help with a variety of tasks,” said Zebatto. “She does some of the clerical duties, a little bit of light cleaning and is very interactive and social with all of our staff members.”

He said he was exceptionally proud of her for pursuing her goal of obtaining her learners permit.

“She set her sites on this goal and even if she doesn’t end up driving it was more about establishing a goal and pursuing that goal. It really is good for morale, not just for Heather, but for our members as a whole.”

Garden City Real Estate Market Information

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.

108 Meadow Street

Date: 7/31/2023

Sold price: $1,320,000

3 beds, 2 full baths, 1 half bath

Architectural Style: Colonial

Annual taxes: $20,410

Lot size: .32 acre

MLS number: 3478535

The Seller’s Team: Lisa Fedor, Howard Hanna Coach

The Buyer’s Team: Danielle Laria, Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Realty

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91 Ninth Street

Welcome to this enchanting Storybook Colonial! Nestled amidst a picturesque landscape, this extraordinary residence invites you to step into a realm of timeless beauty and architectural grace. From the moment you set eyes on this charming home, you’ll be captivated by the curb appeal. The exterior is a masterpiece, exuding a sense of fairy tale charm. As you approach the meticulously manicured front yard, take in the garden, brimming with vibrant flowers and fragrant blossoms. Step in the foyer where the living space is bathed in natural light. The living room with a cozy fireplace, provides the perfect ambiance for intimate gatherings or moments of relaxation. Embrace the modern demands of today’s lifestyle with a private office space that caters to the needs of the contemporary buyer. The gourmet eat in kitchen is a culinary delight. Stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry and breakfast bar. The dining room of this remarkable property offers a great space for moments to be shared with family and friends. As you enter the heart of the home - the family room, you are immediately embraced by a sense of coziness and tranquility. The room offers a sanctuary with large windows allowing natural light to cascade in. Upstairs, is a grand private master suite with luxurious en-suite bathroom - soaking tub and a separate glass-enclosed shower. The additional large size bedrooms and full bath provide ample space for family and guests. Expansive basement with generous space offers a multitude of uses, including a sound proof music/game room, recreational space and laundry. Three egress windows add safety and natural light. Outside, the enchantment continues with a beautifully landscaped backyard oasis. Large patio, lush greenery and blooming flower-beds. The gentle sound of the Koi pond adds a touch of serenity and tranquility, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of architectural magic.

131 Lincoln Street

Date: 8/1/2023

Date: 8/1/2023

Sold price: $2,385,000 6 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath

Architectural Style: Victorian Annual taxes: $31,897

Lot size: .57 acre

MLS number: 3471928

The Seller’s Team: Fortune Heaney and Lisa Heaney, Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl. Realty

The Buyer’s Team: Maggie Keats and Ann Heaney, Compass Greater NY

Beautifully appointed 6-bedroom Queen Anne Victorian Cottage on exceptional 100x250 property with over 4600 sq. ft. of living space. Stunning architectural details and millwork throughout the home. Soaring 9 1/2 ft. ceilings. Large LR & FDR, both w/fp, Library overlooking wrap around porch w/floor to ceiling windows. Gourmet chef’s kitchen with butler’s pantry/wet bar, high end appliances, Quartz countertops, center island. Adjacent Family Room with beautiful stone FP, and mud room that leads out to backyard. Back staircase. Spacious primary suite w/fp, 2nd oversized BR w/fp, and an additional bedroom, office, and hall bath are also on the second level. On the third floor, there are 3 bedrooms, a hall bath, and a large walk-in closet. The full, finished basement provides recreation space, a powder room, laundry room, and multiple storage rooms. Other highlights include over 4600 sq. feet of interior space, great proximity to downtown area and LIRR, new windows and floors, Sonos on the first floor, and whole house water filtration system. Additionally, there is a new circular brick driveway, retaining wall, and portable gas generator. The barn/2-car garage boasts a Tesla charger and loft space.

Sold price: $1,082,000

3 bedrooms, 2 full baths

Architectural style: Cape

Annual Taxes: $19,395

Lot size: .21 acre

MLS number: 3466158

The Seller’s Team: Athena Menoudakos, Compass Greater NY and Christopher Andron, Andron Realty Group

The Buyer’s Team: Nancy Giannone and Barbara Chmil, Howard Hanna Coach

Beautiful & Spacious Brick Wideline Cape on a large and private 90’x100’ property. First floor features a large sunny living room w/ fireplace, a spacious formal dining room, an updated eat-in-kitchen, large primary bedroom with a walk-in closet, and an updated full bath. Second floor features 2 oversized bedrooms and a large updated full bath. A spacious finished basement provides a recreation room, large office, laundry room, and utilities & storage areas, OSE. Additional features include gorgeous hardwood floors throughout, central A/C, fireplace, gas heating system, IGS, patio, and detached 2 car garage with storage. Conveniently located to 2 LIRR , parks and shopping.

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Reverend Canon William C. Godfrey

William Calvin Godfrey Sr, age 96, died on July 10, 2023 at Peconic Landing retirement community, Greenport, NY.

William was born in Brooklyn, on March 10, 1927, son of George M. Godfrey and Vinetta R. Godfrey. He served in the US Navy until June 1946 and was awarded the Victory Medal and American Theater medal. William graduated from Yale University, and later earned a masters degree from CW Post Center, Long Island University.

Father Godfrey served the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island for many years, including at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, Garden City, NY. He also served on the management team of St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, Smithtown.

William was a volunteer with the Garden City Fire Department from 1952 to 1988, and served as Chief of the Department in 1973 and 1974.

William was predeceased by his first

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wife, Elizabeth V. Godfrey, and is survived by his children Linda S. Royer, William C. Godfrey Jr, Peter D. Godfrey and Donald J. Godfrey and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was also predeceased by his second wife, Irene Guliani Godfrey, and is survived by his step-sons Mark R. Guliani and Lance O. Guliani.

The funeral will be held at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Greenport at 11am on Friday August 4th, 2023. The interment will be conducted at Saint Agnes Cemetery in Greenport after the funeral service. Funeral arrangements were performed by Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport.

The family would like to thank the staff and management of Peconic Landing retirement community for providing many years of thoughtful care. In lieu of flowers, Mr. Godfrey’s request was that donations may be made to Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital in Greenport.

Saint Paul Nursery School expanding program

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Students of the Saint Paul Nursery School.

The Saint Paul Nursery School, located at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Paul in Hempstead, adjoining Garden City has settled into its new adorable schoolhouse with its campus and outdoor playground. The schoolhouse is in a highly secure setting and offers educational and recreational programs in its 2, 3 and 4-year-old programs. The nursery school has been in operation since the 1960’s. Many of the students are from Garden City and the school prides itself on having students ready to enter kindergarten. The program ranges from three half days for our two year olds to five days a week for the four year old program which includes our smart board. The recre-

ation includes our indoor play area and its substantial outdoor playground.

The nursery school has been seeking to expand its four year old program to address the growing public school initiative for universal pre-K which is a public school 4 year old undertaking. The Garden City school district had a universal pre-K program this academic year with 40 students. Although state funding is available for a substantially large program, space limitations have presented the program from expanding the growing needs and demands. The Saint Paul Nursery School has been working with the school district to expand the public school program.

The Great Sleepout at the Bird Sanctuary

The Garden City Bird Sanctuary will be holding its first annual Great Sleepout on Saturday, August 12 (rain date: Saturday, August 19).

The event will bring awareness to the effects of homelessness as participants sleep outdoors for just one night. Spend the night in the “Meadow” at the Garden City Bird Sanctuary, located at 182 Tanners Pond Road, Garden City, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The event will feature a guest speaker, who was once homeless, as well as a showing of the documentary “Under the Bridge.”

Participants should raise $100 per person. 75% of the funds raised will

be given to The INN, a non-profit, volunteer- based organization. The INN provides a broad variety of essential services to assist those challenged by hunter, homelessness and profound poverty. It partners with those in need in a dignified and respectful manner to help them achieve self sufficiency.

Register now at www.gcbirdsanctuary.com. There is a 100 person capacity. Walk-ins are welcome, but please pre-register for a guaranteed spot. Children under 17 must be supervised by an adult. A waiver must be signed to participate (as well as raising the $100 donation.)

A young resident came to the Board of Trustees meeting in May advocating for ice cream trucks in the Village. His excellent presentation, along with emails from residents supporting this idea, lead us to explore a pilot ice cream truck program. Allowing one ice cream truck to visit the five Village playgrounds between 1pm and 8pm, Monday through Friday during four weeks of the summer was supported by all trustees at the July Board Meeting. While I had hoped we could do this during four weeks in August, circumstances outside my control have delayed the implementation. I hope to propose this or a similar pilot program again next year for earlier in the summer to coincide with the Village’s wonderful park program

Request A Water Test

Although the NYS lead (in drinking water) sampling program has ended, residents may still contact the Village if they suspect their plumbing contains lead material. This includes the service line which brings water into your home from the water main in the street. To request a lead test call 516-465-4017 and leave a message or email gardencitysampling@h2m. com and a representative from H2M will contact you to deliver a water sampling kit.

The Village has waived all permit fees within the DPW and Building

Departments related to water service line replacement until May 2024. Residents who have lead service lines are encouraged to take advantage of this and have their lead service lines replaced.

Public Hearing August 17: Parking Field 7N Eligibility

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. to consider expanding eligibility for a parking permit in Field 7N to include residents of Hampshire House under the same terms and conditions as those of Hilton Hall residents. The designated spots are available to Hilton Hall permit holders 24 hours a day, seven days a week since a pilot program proved successful back in 2020.

Merillon Ave. Platform Work

Starting on Monday, July 31st, a limited number of 3rd Track Constructors (3TC) project personnel began performing platform work at Merillon Station. Work is taking place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 3TC expects this work to continue for the next several weeks and the MTA/3TC will keep the Village informed as to the ultimate timeline for the work. While crews are working, the platform areas where they are will be closed to the public. Those living in the area can expect some disruption.

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Recycling Tip of the Week

Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan

Cereal boxes are not part of our recycling program and should be disposed of as trash.

Including boxboard in household recycling bins could cause the whole recycling load to be rejected.

The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment & Gift Shop

Oyster Bay Railroad Museum

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street.

Shop Hours: Mon – Fri: 10–4 p.m., Sat: CLOSED

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

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The Biden CampaignThe Good and The Bad

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

Right now, despite doubts about his age and fitness, the likely Democratic candidate for President in the 2024 election is President Joe Biden. As the presumptive standard bearer of his party, Mr. Biden has a number of major things in his favor, as well as some significant clouds on the horizon.

One obvious bright spot for Mr. Biden is the possibility that his most likely opponent (at least according to current polls), former President Donald Trump, will be facing a variety of charges in 2024 (including the latest indictment by Jack Smith), and could even be convicted or sentenced to prison during the campaign. Even best case for Mr. Trump — acquittals or dismissals of all charges — this will be a continuing distraction for Mr. Trump and his campaign.

Mr. Trump may be able to delay trials of many of the charges against him until after November 2024, particularly the case posing his biggest legal jeopardy, the Mar a Lago documents case. Nevertheless, you can easily imagine that the rather flimsy business records/Stormy Daniels charges lodged against him by Manhattan prosecutor Alvin Bragg will be ready for trial in 2024 and that Mr. Trump will not be able to persuade the New York courts to delay these proceedings. A conviction by a New York jury certainly cannot be ruled out and it is unclear how this matter would then play out following a guilty verdict. Of course, it is not certain that Mr. Trump will in fact be the GOP nominee, but his continued investigations on felony charges surely is favorable to Mr. Biden.

But a more conventional advantage for Mr. Biden is that you can imagine some improvement in the public perceptions of the economy from its present dismal level. For example, in a CBS poll this week, only 21 percent of respondents said the economy is getting better, with 58 percent saying that it is getting worse. In the survey, inflation concerns were particularly high.

In fact, a case can be made, that the economy really isn’t that bad. Despite the widespread belief

expressed by economists that we are heading into a recession, this now seems less likely to occur. The job market remains strong, with a 3.6 percent unemployment rate. While inflation remains high, it is trending lower, with a 3 percent rate reported in June (although some categories remain high.) The stock market has rallied, with the Dow Jones average over 35,000, something important to 401(k) plan account holders.

Of course, all is not rosy for the Biden campaign. The continuing investigation of Hunter Biden’s business operations, especially when Joe Biden was vice president, at a minimum will be a continuing embarrassment, and has the possibility to become a major concern.

Hunter Biden received huge amounts of money during the Joe Biden vice presidency from enterprises in Ukraine and China for which the younger Biden had no known qualifications. In the 2020 campaign, Mr. Biden insisted that he had no knowledge about his son’s business dealings and was not involved. He also claimed that his son had not invested in China. Both statements were false; Hunter Biden admitted in court that he had Chinese investments and it has come out that Vice President Biden had at least 20 interactions (some more perfunctory than others) with Hunter Biden’s business contacts .

In addition, there is grounds for suspicion that, as alleged by IRS whistleblowers, Hunter Biden received a sweetheart deal from federal prosecutors on a recent plea agreement on tax and gun charges.

Right now, there is no smoking gun (an FBI informant statement alleging payoffs is currently unverified), but if proof were developed that Joe Biden shared in some of Hunter’s earnings in exchange for his acts as Vice President, this could easily escalate into an impeachment battle and a major problem for the campaign.

Again, there are both good and bad signs for Mr. Biden’s reelection campaign.

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

Garden City Recreation and Parks

2023 Summer Gazebo Concerts

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

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

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

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

Support meeting at the Center

Garden City Recreation and Parks presents, along with the Charles Evans Center, for Community Mental Health Promotion and Support, a chance to chat and create beautiful luminaries.

Where: Senior Center

When: Tuesday, August 8, at 12:30

The session is free, but registration is required by calling the Senior Center at (516) 385-8006, or stopping by the front desk.

Exercise Schedule at the Senior Center

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

Mondays

Chair Exercise with Felicia at 10 a.m.

Tuesdays

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

Wednesdays

Chair Exercise with Felicia at 10 a.m.

Thursdays

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

Fridays

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

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

Seniors Duplicate Bridge Results

North/South:

Place: Judy Cashman & Jo Keller

Winners for July 31 game: East/West:

Place: Carol Cook & Liz Tetro

Place: Carol Bertalli & Angela Governale

Place (Tie): Grace Basile & Joan Cowie Rudy Kaiser & George Salem

NOTE: There WILL be a game on Mondays, Aug 7 & 14.

HONOREE SUPPORT BETTER HEALTH CARE ON THE SOUTH SHORE AND JOIN US FOR MOUNT SINAI SOUTH NASSAU’S ANNUAL GALA!

THE LANNIN EISENHOWER PARK

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023, 7 PM

Join us at this newly renovated venue to support the work of Mount Sinai South Nassau, and enjoy a delightful culinary experience and live Broadway entertainment.

A portion of the proceeds to benefit Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Comprehensive Stroke Program, bringing life-saving treatment to the South Shore. Book your reservation online at southnassaulifesaver.org , or call the Mount Sinai South Nassau Development Department at 516-377-5360.

Dawn Keiley, RN Senior Director of Nursing Mount Sinai South Nassau

Matthew Rifkin, MD Department Chair, Radiology Mount Sinai South Nassau

CUPOLA AWARD

MARY PEARSON AWARD

Anthony Cancellieri Co-Chairman, Board of Directors Mount Sinai South Nassau

Girl Scout Troop 1249 plants Community Garden at Cathedral

Congratulations to the members of Garden City Troop 1249 who earned their Girl Scouts Silver Award for their “Community Garden” project. Cadette troop members Annalisa Di Paolo, Melina Mirabella, and Genevieve Mohan’s Silver Award project focused on the issue of food insecurity, as well as the declining population of pollinators. Often times, families do not have access to a stable food supply due to various factors. As part of their project, the three scouts built planter boxes in order to plant vegetable and flower seeds. The harvested vegetables will be used by a local feeding ministry program aimed

to help those with food insecurity. In planting flowers, the scouts hoped to attract pollinators to the garden and help support the local population of pollinators.

Many thanks to the members of the Garden City community who have already donated their time and efforts to plant vegetables and flowers, and paint garden rocks; to Belli Topsoil, who graciously donated all of the soil used in the planter beds; and to the Cathedral of the Incarnation for allowing the troop to locate the planter beds on their grounds, and for the continuing support of the garden’s success.

Finished assembling planter boxes.

Fellow Girl Scouts helping with the garden.

Presenting their project to community members.

Cathedral staff and Cadettes scouting the planter beds location.

Planting in the garden Setting up the planter boxes

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Rotary’s Roster of Services Provided for Our Communities and Far Beyond

As promised in last week’s column in which we reported on the origin of our 125-year-old Rotary International and our 98-year-old Mineola-Garden City Rotary, we are pleased to list many of the services and fellowship activities that serve our communities and far beyond. A list of both on-going and past year services include:

RotaCare, which provides for the medical care for those in need, created by the Mineola-Garden City Club in 1992 … the Gift of Life which provides life-saving cardiac surgery for children around the world who would otherwise not survive. … participated in successful efforts to eradicate Polio throughout the world … supports the Rotary Youth Leadership Program (RYLA) … rings the bell for Salvation Army efforts every Holiday Season … Supports the General Needs organization which assists thousands of Long Island Veterans and their families … supports Camp

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Paquatuck for children with special needs. … supports New Ground organization which works toward breaking the cycle of homelessness on Long Island … Supports the Alford Family Thanksgiving Day Program for homebound senior citizens and those in need … provides annual college scholarships to qualifying seniors from both Garden City and Mineola High Schools … supports the Rotary Foundation which provides mini grants to assist Rotary Club projects. Held two large food drives for two local charities … distributed10,000 masks to various charitable organizations during the Covid-19 Pandemic … sponsored Interact young people service club … awards the annual Community Service Awards to deserving individuals or organizations … presents Rotary Founder Paul Harris Fellow awards to Rotarians who have achieved exemplary Rotary services.

If your business, corporation, organization, church or school would like to learn more about joining Rotary's efforts to participate in our many club

services, or would like more information about joining Mineola-Garden City Rotary, join us for a complimentary lunch at an upcoming meeting. We meet on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 12:15 at Mineola's Davenport restaurant. Please email Club President Meg Norris at editor@dgcnews.com tfor more information or to reserve .

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island to Provide New Home Hospital Program

Next Tuesday, August 8, 12:15, at its lunch meeting at Mineola’s Davenport Press restaurant, Mineola-Garden City Rotary will host Dr. Jonathan Kelly, D.O/NYU Langone Health, as guest speaker. Dr. Kelly will speak about NYU Langone’s new Home Hospital Program which offers in-home care for people who need the services and care that hospitalization provides, but who are stable enough to be monitored in the comfort of their own homes.

Eligible patients receive their care through in-person and virtual visits with NYU Langone’s care team.

To attend this lunch meeting offering information about this interesting and important new program (fee: $35 per person, payable at the door), please email club President Meg Norris at editor@gcnews.com

Dr. Jonathan Kelly, D.O./NYU Langone Health, will speak on new Home Hospital Program next Tuesday, August 8.

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

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

Registration ends August 11!

Time is running out to sign up for this year’s Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club! Registration began on Monday, June 12 for the Tweens and Teens “What’s Cooking at the Library?” Summer Reading Club and ends on Friday, August 11. This program is for tweens and teens entering grades 6–12 in fall 2023 only. Tweens and teens can register online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Registrants can pick up their Summer Reading Club Bags in the Tweens and Teens Room while supplies last.

Once you sign up, you can submit raffle entries for each book you read at the Library or online through our website (www.gardencitypl.org). Raffle entries must be submitted no later than Monday, August 14.

Tweens and teens who submit one raffle entry will have a chance to win one of this year’s raffle prizes. This year’s raffle prizes include:

• Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine

• $50 Amazon Gift Card

• Cotton Candy Maker

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

• Airpods

• $50 Barnes and Noble Gift Card

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

Tweens and teens who submit a raffle entry are automatically invited to the End of Summer Tweens and Teens Ice Cream and Pizza Party on Wednesday, August 16. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, August 16 at the End of Summer Tweens and Teens Ice Cream and Pizza Party. You do not have to be present to win.

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

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

Tweens and Teens End of Summer Ice Cream and Pizza Party

On Wednesday, August 16, at 7 p.m., the Garden City Public Library Tweens and Teens Department will be host-

ing an End of Summer Ice Cream and Pizza Party! This is a party for any tween or teen entering grades 6–12 in Fall 2023 who signed-up for the Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club and completed one book review by Monday, August 14. You must have read one book between June 12 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 July 11, read a book this summer beginning from June 12, and then submit a book review by August 14! This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Next Week’s Programs for Tweens and Teens at the Library!

The Library’s Tweens and Teens Department will be hosting several new programs next week. These programs are for tweens and teens entering grades 6–12 in fall 2023 only unless otherwise noted.

Registration is required for these programs and began Tuesday, August 1, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability.

• Monday, August 7, at 4 p.m.: Teen Crafternoon: DIY Bead Crafts

• Tuesday, August 8, at 4 p.m.: Tweens and Teens Yarn Group - This program is for tweens entering grades 4–12 in fall 2023 only and is a joint program with the Children’s Department and Young Adult Department. 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 24.

• Wednesday, August 9, at 7 p.m.: Teen Trivia Night - Prizes will be awarded to the winning team!

• Thursday, August 10, at 4 p.m.: Tween Thursdays: LEGO Building Challenge Challenge - This program is for tweens entering grades 4–7 in fall 2023 only and is a joint program with the Children’s Department and Young Adult Department.

Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. These programs have been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

ACT/PSAT/SAT Practice Exam with C2 Education

Take the practice ACT, PSAT or SAT exam with C2 Education on Tuesday,

August 15, at 10 a.m. This program is for students entering grades 9–12 in fall 2023. Registration began Tuesday, August 1, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Registrants should choose either the ACT, PSAT, or SAT exam to take. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.

Please note, the SAT is going digital starting with the October 2023 PSAT and the March 2024 SAT. The paper and pencil SAT will be offered for any juniors or seniors who might be taking the October, November, or December SAT. Therefore, for the SAT, students must decide if they want to take the paper and pencil version or digital version of the test at this practice exam.

The ACT will be offered as paper and pencil only. The PSAT will be offered as digital only. Registrants who want to take the digital SAT or PSAT must bring their own device to take the test on.

All registrants must register in advance for this program no later than August 11, at 4 p.m.

Registrants must arrange with C2 Education to receive their results.

Tree Ornaments for Community Service: Apple Ornaments

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

For the month of August ornaments are apples, which will be used to decorate the Tweens and Teens Ornament Tree in September. Registration begins August 15, 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 31 to the Library.

Registrants will be asked to pick up their ornaments at the Library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return three decorated ornaments and their set of paint pens in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive two hours for every three ornaments they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Bookmarks for Community Service

Earn community service by creating bookmarks for Garden City Public

Library patrons! Each volunteer will receive 10 bookmarks to color, decorate, and write positive or library/book themed messages. These bookmarks will be placed in books throughout the Library in order to brighten the day of the patrons who check them out. Bookmarks will be placed in books in all three departments, including Children’s, Tweens and Teens, and Adult Reference.

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

While the first four weeks are complete, volunteers can register once each week for the remaining 4 weeks as follows:

• Registration Week Seven: Monday, August 7, at 10 a.m. to Friday, August 11 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Eight: Monday, August 14, at 10 a.m. to Friday, August 18 at 4 p.m.

Bookmarks should be returned no later than Thursday, August 31. Registrants will be asked to pick up their bookmarks at the Library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return 10 completed bookmarks in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive two hours for every 10 bookmarks they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

“What’s Cooking at the Library?” Creative Arts Contest

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

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

The deadline to submit is Friday, August 4. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, August 16 ,at the End of Summer Tweens and Teens Ice Cream and Pizza Party. You do not have to be present to win. Entries should be created between June 12–August 4. Entries can be submitted online via our website (www.gardencitypl.org) or in person in the Tweens and Teens Room. Each in-person entry must include the

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Contest Submission Form, which can be picked up at the Library. Winners will have until Friday, September 15 to pick up their prizes. Prizes will not be held past September 15.

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

• Facebook: facebook.com/

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• Instagram: instagram.com/

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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/.

GCPL Tweens and Teens Best Books

2023 Committee: Volunteers Needed!

The Tweens and Teens Department

is looking for tweens and teens in grades 6–12 to volunteer to provide feedback on recently published young adult books as part of our Tweens and Teens Best Books 2023 Committee! Eligible books are those published between October 1, 2022 and December 5, 2023, aimed at tweens and teens in grades 6–12, and that the Library owns a physical copy in the Young Adult collection

If interested, please sign-up to join the committee by visiting Garden City Public Library’s website at https:// www.gardencitypl.org/tweens-teensbest-books-2023-committee/ or for more information, please contact the Young Adult Department at https://www.gardencitypl.org/young-adult-department/ contact-the-young-adult-tweens-teensdepartment/.

GC Library Board to meet

There will be a Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on Monday, August 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library in the large meeting room on the lower level.

Tweens Art Program

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

Tweens enjoyed the Mini Canvas Art Program.

Teens celebrate Taco Tuesday with a make-your-own taco buffet during the Teen Taco Tuesday Party, which was held on Tuesday, July 25, at the Library.

Tie Dye Fun for grades K–2 News from the Garden City Public Library

Monday Movies Presented by the Friends of the Garden City Library

Mondays at 1:30 p.m.

August Movies

8/7 - “The Whale” - 2022 - 117 min

8/14 - “Raiders of The Lost Ark1981 - 115 min

8/21 - “Book Club: The Next Chapter”2023 - 108 min

8/28 - “Loving” - 2016 - 123 min

Adult Summer Reading ClubRegistration Extended!

What’s Cooking at the Library?

Join us for our Summer Reading Club in the Adult Services Area! It’s easy to sign up, come to the Reference desk, sign up, receive a sign-up bag, and you are on your way! Register at the Adult Reference Desk. Registration has been extended and will now end on August 11, 2023. Book reviews and recipes will be accepted until the end of August.

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

New Beginnings with Marla Matthews

Wednesday, August 16, from 7–8:30 p.m.

Find new friends and hope for a new beginning during the program

“New Beginnings: Singles Discussion/ Support Group.” The program will be facilitated by Marla Matthews, a social worker, life coach, and TV talk show host.

This will be a supportive, compassionate discussion for those that are widowed and divorced, and is for patrons ages 45 and older.

No registration required, but seating is on a first come, first served basis.

Contact Adult Services (516)742-8405 ext. 5236. Email: Speakingofbooks@ gardencitypl.org

Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving

Saturday, August 19, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Receive 10% reduction on automobile/liability insurance and qualify for a license point reduction.

Registration in person at the Garden City Public Library began on Monday, July 24, 2023. Space is limited, so check with the Reference Department for availability.

The first two weeks of registration are limited to Garden City Public Library cardholders only. Those without a Garden City Public Library card can begin registering on Monday, August 14, 2023. Register separately for each person.

Proper ID is required when registering an absentee party. You must bring a $30 check made payable to ‘Empire Safety Council’ and current Library card with you to register.

Bring your valid New York State driver's license and a pen to class.

Contact Adult Services (516)742-8405 ext. 5236. Email: Speakingofbooks@ gardencitypl.org

Grades K–2 enjoy Crafty Wednesday

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Children in grades K–2 enjoyed making a bug craft and playing BINGO during Crafty Wednesday.

Children grades K–2 had fun and learned about tie dye science with science teacher Chris Buchman.

The Garden City News, Bethpage Newsgram, Jericho-Syosset News Journal, Mid-Island Times & Levittown Times, and Syosset Advance!

Along with Blank Slate Media Papers: Port Washington Times, Manhasset Times, Roslyn Times, Great Neck

and The Williston

Delayed opening August 8th

The Library will open at 3PM (or earlier if able to do so) on Tuesday, August

8 for construction/maintenance.

Fines on overdue library books to be forgiven

Effective August 1, all existing fines on Library card accounts for past overdue books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks were cleared in an effort to encourage readers to return to the library, rather than block access to books and other materials. Overdue items must be returned for fines to be forgiven. If your Library card has expired, please call the Library Circulation Department

News from the Children’s Room

to see what you need to bring to renew your Library card. In most cases, all you need is a government issued ID with a Village of Garden City address. The Library Board voted at its July 10 meeting to approve fine forgiveness on August 1, and resume collecting overdue fines for books and media items September 1.

Teens Black Light Paint Party

Mother Goose Storytime

Winner Of Guessing Game #5: Louise

Crafting with Friends

Saturday, Aug. 12 at 11:00 AM

Children ages 2-5 an adult caregiver, can come to the Library and make an aquarium. Presented by Mary Maguire and Kathie Wysocki. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library (Directors include: Nancy Minett, Evelyn Fasano, Maureen Roller, Rena Kuhl, Joan Trocchia, Cathy Walsh, Kathie Wysocki and others.)

Registration is ongoing.

Have Fun With Colors

Tuesday, Aug, 15 from 10:30-11:00 AM

This program is for children ages 2-5 (not entering Kindergarten) and an adult caregiver. Learn colors and then have fun coloring. Each registrant will receive a box of crayons.

Registration begins Aug. 8 at 10:00 AM

Back to School Bingo

Wednesday, Aug. 16 from 1:30-2:15 PM

This fun program is for children entering Grades K-5 in Fall 2023. Beat the back-to-school blues by playing Bingo with your friends.

Registration begins Aug. 8 at 10:00 AM

Crafting with Friends

Wednesday, Aug. 23 2:00 PM

Children in Grades K-5, can come to the Library and make an aquarium. Presented by Mary Maguire and Kathie Wysocki. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library (Directors include: Nancy Minett, Evelyn Fasano, Maureen Roller, Rena Kuhl, Joan Trocchia, Cathy Walsh, Kathie Wysocki and others.)

Registration begins Aug. 15 at 10:00 AM

Fall 2023 Programming A Date With A Dragon

Wednesday, Sept. 13

4:30 PM

Come meet Ozzy the bearded dragon at this fun interactive and education program for children grades K-5.

Registration begins Sept. 5 at 10:00 AM

Monthly LEGO Club

Tuesday, Sept. 19 4:00 PM

This fun STEM program is for children in Grades K-5 only. No Registration is necessary. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Craft

Wednesday, Sept. 20 10:30 AM

Craft for 3 and 4 year olds.

Registration begins Sept. 12 at 10:00 AM

Tween Program

Thursday, Sept. 21 4:00 PM

Tween Program grades 4-7 details coming.

Registration begins Sept. 12 at 10:00 AM

Sensory Story Time

Saturday, Sept. 23 at 11 AM

Join A Time For Kids for a Unique story time for Atypical Learners. Listen to a story, join in movement and music activities, and then explore different materials in bins. Although geared toward families with children who have Special Needs, all families are welcome. Children up through 5th grade are invited to participate.

Registration begins Sept. 12 at 10:00 AM

Reading Pals

Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 4:00 PM

This fun program is for children ages 4-Grade 2. Under Librarian supervision teen volunteers will read to children and then they will do a craft together.

Registration begins Sept.19 at 10:00 AM

Teens paint with acrylic and fluorescent paint during Teen Black Light Paint Party run by the Young Engineers, which was held Wednesday, July 19, at the Library.

Mother Goose Storytime on July 18 was a fun, interactive storytime for children ages birth–2½ years, and an adult caregiver.

The Kordes K orner

John Ellis Kordes

PhotograPhy history

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From page 19

Vandalism at Bird Sanctuary

Garden City Police are investigating reports of graffiti at the Bird Sanctuary and the 7th Street Gazebo.

False alarm

GCFD and GCPD responded to a residence on July 29th for a fire alarm and determined the cause to be a false alarm.

Roadways blocked

Garden City Police responded to reports of fallen tree limbs blocking the roadways on Wilson Street and 3rd Street on July 29th.

Painting alarm

The GCFD and GCPD responded to a residence on July 29th for a report of a fire alarm and determined it was activated by house painters.

Dog rescued

On July 30th Garden City Police rescued a dog from a vehicle after the owner accidentally locked it with the keys inside.

This is an early view of the chapel inside the St. Paul’s school building. It was taken not long after the building was completed in 1883. The tiles on the floor are from England along with the stained glass windows. The chapel was located at the top of the first flight of stairs of the center main staircase. It actually extends into the center rear of the building.

As a photographer I had the opportunity to photograph this chapel (and the rest of St. Paul’s) for a few years before the school closed in 1991. Needless to say, the chapel no long looks like this after 30 years of neglect and a leaking roof.

THE MAYOR’S UPDATE

mcarterflanagan@gardencityny.net

From page 18

Should residents have any questions, contact the LIRR Customer Service line, (718) 217- 5477 or visit https://new.mta. info/contact-us.

GC Pool Hiring Attendants, Lifeguards

The Garden City Pool is hiring attendants and lifeguards for the end of the summer. College staff members are heading off to school soon so these positions need to be filled for the end of the Pool season. If interested contact Drew Berger, Pool manager, at 516 465-4074 for more information.

Happening This Week in Garden City

Saturday, August 5th

Wacky Inflatable Day at the Pool. Guest fees apply.

Sunday, August 6th

2 - 4 p.m. Live music at the Pool: The Hambones. Guest fees apply.

Monday, August 7th

6:30 p.m. Free Show: Magic by Amore at Nassau Haven

10:00 a.m. Senior Citizen Day at the Pool. Guest fees apply.

Tuesday, August 8th

8:15 p.m. Movie at the Pool: Minions the Rise of Gru. Guest fees apply.

Thursday, August 10th

11:15 a.m. Yoga with Maggie at the Senior Center

7:15 p.m. Summertime Gazebo

Concert on the Village Green: Great American Songbook

Saturday, August 12th

7:00 p.m. “Great Sleep-Out” at the Garden City Bird Sanctuary

Tuesday, August 15

6:00 p.m. “Jungle Jam” Puppet Show at Hemlock Park

Another tree limb down

Garden City Police removed a tree limb from the roadway on South Gate on July 30th.

Dead battery

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a residence for a fire alarm and determined the cause to be a dead battery.

Leaving the scene

A vehicle reportedly left the scene after colliding into another vehicle on Rockaway Avenue on July 30th.

Suspended license

A 7th Street motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and unsafe turn on July 30th.

Gas line damaged

Police and firefighters responded to Westbury Road on July 31st, where tree workers damaged a gas line. The area was safeguarded until the arrival of National Grid.

Suspended license

A Washington Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and unregistered vehicle on July 31st.

Malfunctioning gates

Garden City Police responded to New Hyde Park Road on July 30th for malfunctioning RR gates and safeguarded the area until the arrival of MTA work crews.

Excessive speed

A Rockaway Avenue motorist was charged with unlicensed operation and excessive speed on July 31st.

Kitchen fire

On July 31st Garden City Firefighters responded to a residence and extinguished a small kitchen fire.

Unauthorized account

On August 1st a victim’s identity was stolen and used to open an unauthorized bank account.

Overweight truck

A company was charged with operating a truck/trailer combination that was 53,000 pounds overweight on Stewart Avenue.

Limb falls on OCR

On August 1st Garden City Police safeguarded Old Country Road for a fallen tree limb. Parks personnel responded and removed the limb.

System malfunction

GCFD and GCPD responded to a residence on August 1st for a fire alarm and determined the cause to be a system malfunction.

National Night Out

Garden City Police were assigned to Garden City Community Park for National Night Out festivities on August 1st.

Golf cart damaged

Adelphi University reports that on August 1st youths entered the campus and damaged a golf cart.

August 4, 2023

Walking Tours, Dining Experiences Reveal

Vancouver’s Revived Indigenous Heritage

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

Vancouver’s Stanley Park is much like Central Park in New York or Golden Gate Park in San Francisco – an incredibly vast (1001acre) green oasis in a metropolis. It is absolutely stunning, on a point that juts into the Burrard Inlet and English Bay, with scenic views of water, mountains, sky, the natural West Coast rainforest, and the Park’s famous Seawall.. You can ride a miniature train, rent bikes, go to the Teahouse, take a ride on a horsedrawn carriage, visit the Vancouver Aquarium (65,000 animals, 120 world-class exhibits), walk the many marvelous trails and paths. Most of the manmade structures present in the park– like the lighthousewere built between 1911 and 1937 by then superintendent W.S. Rawlings. Additional attractions, such as a polar bear exhibit, aquarium, and a miniature train, were added in the post-war period.

But the tranquility of Stanley Park belies its history. The park occupies land that had been used by indigenous peoples for thousands of years –it was one of the most important salmon fisheries in the region and was rich in other resources, including beaver and lumber. British colonizers came in force to British Columbia during the 1858 Fraser Canyon Gold Rush, and extract other resources including lumber. The British then set up military fortifications at Hallelujah Point to guard the entrance to Vancouver

harbor (there is still a Navy outpost and the city’s marina).

In 1886, the city incorporated the land and turned it into Vancouver’s first park. It was named for Lord Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby, a British politician who had recently been appointed Canada’s Governor General. Lord Stanley (better known today for hockey’s Stanley Cup) became the first Governor General to visit Vancouver when he came in 1888 to officially open the park.

And that is what brings me together with Patrick, an indigenous guide from Talaysay Tours, who leads me and a woman with her two daughters on a “Spoken Treasures” walking tour of the park.

Patrick says that Indigenous peoples have occupied this area for

8,000 years and there is still a 4,000year old shell midden within the park. Where Lord Stanley gave his speech was an indigenous burial ground.

Indigenous people who had already been pushed out of their villages in the north had migrated here to the point they outnumbered the settlers, so there was a campaign to force them out or decimate the population. Smallpox was intentionally spread, Patrick says.

The park – in fact all of Vancouver - is on “unceded land” – Canada never signed a treaty to acquire it, which means that under Crown and Canadian law, the land is still illegally occupied.

There is a marker at Hallelujah Point that describes this place as a thriving settlement which for sev-

eral millennia was inhabited by the Coast Salish people. From the 1860s, Europeans, Chinese and others built houses and lived along the shoreline. After Stanley Park opened in 1888, the Chinese, who were brought in as laborers and built the park road and the yacht club, were the first to be removed; others lived here until evicted in 1931, with the last person leaving in 1957.

Hallelujah Point was taken over as a military fortification to protect Vancouver Harbor and the Canadian Navy still has a small outpost. Patrick says that this was the site of a battlefield with war canoes and was a burial site.

Beaver Lake, one of the park’s major attractions and a place of urban tranquility, “was a sacred site where they brought in beavers,” Patrick said.

Patrick brings us to a grouping of nine Totem Poles, set near Brockton Point and the Brockton Point Lighthouse – considered British Columbia’s most visited tourist attraction.

The collection started at Lumberman’s Arch in the 1920s when the Park Board bought four totems from Vancouver Island’s Alert Bay. More purchased totems came from Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands) and the BC central coast Rivers Inlet, to celebrate the 1936 Golden Jubilee. In the mid 1960s, the totem poles were moved to Brockton Point. Several of the poles are re-creations, replicas or replacements.

Each has a story: The Ga’akstalas

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Totem poles at Brockton Point in Stanley Park are the most visited attraction in British Columbia, but few visitors realize they tell the personal stories of First Nations families © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

Vancouver’s Revived Indigenous Heritage

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was carved by Wayne Alfred and Beau Dick in 1991 based on a design by Russell Smith. “We wanted this pole to be a beacon of strength of our young people and show respect for our elders. It is to all our people who have made contributions to our culture,” Beau Dick wrote.

The Chief Skedans Mortuary Pole was carved by Bill Reid with assistant Werner True in 1964 to replace an older version that was raised in the Haida village of Skidegate about 1870, to honor the Raven Chief.

Patrick isn’t exactly happy with the totem poles being here, which he considers appropriation (exploitation? a balm to soothe a guilty conscience?) rather than a way of raising awareness, respect and honor for indigenous heritage.

A totem pole, he explains, was like legal title to property, marking the land as yours, and would be carved with symbols that basically tell the story of that family.

Only one of the totem poles is legitimately where it should be, he says: the Rose Cole Yelton Memorial Pole of the Squamish Nation, raised in 2009, to honor Yelton, her family and all those who lived in Stanley Park. It was erected in front of the home site where the Cole family lived until 1935. She was the last surviving resident of the Brockton community when she passed away in 2002.

“The Totem was the British Columbia Indians coat of arms,” a bronze plaque reads, using language that might be considered inappropriate today. “They were not idols, nor were they worshipped. Each carving on each pole has a meaning.

Such skills, though, had to be resurrected because the government criminalized indigenous art, language and culture, with the intention of eradicating indigenous culture and assimilating the people into Christian society. Because art – the shapes, line and symbols – took the place of written language, the practi-

cal effect was cultural genocide.

“Art was criminalized – it is hard to relearn it, but people found other ways to preserve their art,” Patrick tells us. For example, people would make bentwood boxes but weren’t allowed to give them away (that would be considered an illegal potlatch), but could sell them.

“For 100 years, indigenous people were forced into residential schools,” Patrick says. “Oral history made it easy to eradicate. Potlatch, language was criminalized, but people practiced in secret. We have to relearn history.” These house poles, he says, tell the story of that family.

Founded in 2002, Talaysay Tours is owned and operated by Candace and Larry Campo, Shíshálh (Sechelt) and Sḵwx wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation members. “Our goal is to support culture revitalization, education and reclamation.”

Talaysay Tours, 334 Skawshen Rd, West Vancouver, V7P 3T1, info@talaysay.com, Toll Free 1 (800) 605-4643, 1 (604) 628-8555,www. talaysay.com.

Salmon n’ Bannock Bistro

From Stanley Park, I take an Uber across a bridge to a neighborhood that reminds me of going to Brooklyn from Manhattan.

Salmon n’ Bannock Bistro is (so far) the only indigenous restaurant in Vancouver (though Inez Cook, the owner, has just opened a second location at the international departure terminal at Vancouver International Airport).

“It was always a dream,” she tells me – not just to have a restaurant, but to revive and share indigenous culture.

Inez says that like so many of her generation, she was not raised with native heritage.

She shows me a children’s book, “Sixties Scoop,” she has written which describes how she is Nuxalk, born in Bella Coola, BC, but was taken away when she was one year old and adopted by a Caucasian family in Vancouver.

“I am part of what’s called Sixties Scoop, when the government took native

kids and adopted them out to non-native families. Our native status was given up and we were supposed to grow up without our culture, without our heritage,” she writes. The “Sixties Scoop” began in the 1950s and lasted until the 1980s.

As an adult, she went to find her native roots and discovered she had a younger sister who was also given up for adoption.

That has made her all the more purposeful in showcasing her heritage with pride. (Inez also serves on the board of the Aboriginal Tourism British Columbia.)

Cook was raised with the foods of her adoptive mother’s family who were Dutch Mennonite, so when she decided to open an indigenous restaurant, she needed to research native ingredients and First Nations cooking techniques.

“I wanted the restaurant to showcase food from the land and sea that the Indigenous people had traditionally hunted, harvested and eaten – everything from fiddlehead ferns to bison and sock-eye salmon,” she told the BBC. “I wanted to incorporate their traditional methods too: how they smoked food or preserved it over the long winters. I did a lot of asking and learning, then began to improvise.” (https://www.bbc. com/travel/article/20210317-the-restaurateur-who-overcame-canadas-sixties-scoop)

“The Olympics was coming. I dove in.” She opened Salmon n’ Bannock in 2010 to offer native cuisine with a modern twist.

Her team is indigenous, the menu based on what’s in season and available. She would ask them, “What’s your favorite dish?” and bring modern inspiration.

Some of the more interesting items on the menu this evening: pemmican mousse with bannock crackers; game sausage (this evening it is elk and huckleberry which is sensational); bison bone marrow served with sage rub and bannock crostini; bison pot roast with mash; smoked sablefish on Haudenosaunee corn polento,. I have

EVERYDAY CHEAPSKATE

Sometimes You Need a Microscope to Get to the Truth

BY MARY HUNT

I wouldn’t go so far as to say I am a fine print junkie -- but I could see that happening.

This fascination I have with the fine print is not some weird quirk I’ve had from birth or even a learned behavior that I pursued. It’s the result of getting burned just one too many times because of what lurks in the fine print -- on credit card applications, sales flyers, even the label on a popular laundry detergent.

One of my most irritating lessons in small print had to do with the terms and

conditions on a credit card application. Who could even read that? Talk about fine print. I signed the thing acknowledging that I’d read all of it, sent it in, got approved and used the account.

Now, mind you, this was back when we were working our way out of a horrible pit of debt. There was a reason for this particular account because it was a “fixed rate credit card,” not one of those variable interest rate deals. Fixed rate as in the interest rate will not change, right? It doesn’t take a genius to know what that means. And then it happened.

The company sent a letter informing that the interest rate on this account was changing. Going up, not down! What? In a flash I was on the phone with customer service only to be informed that fixed rates are always tied to an index. Should the index change, the fixed rate changes right along with it. Really? The agent read me the text of the application I’d signed and even emailed a copy. I swear this feature was disclosed in 2 pt. type -- that’s the teeniest of tiny.

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the Fish n’ Rice” - wild sockeye with Anishinaabe wild rice.

She will take a native ingredient like soapberries or kelp, or a traditional recipe, and turn it into something new.

Her twist on pemmican, a staple for her ancestors, is an example. The traditional way of serving pemmican was as a mixture of dried meat and berries, which were buried to provide food on a journey. Instead, here the pemmican is made of bison meat, smoked, dried and ground before blending it with cream cheese and sage-infused berries.

Cook worked for airlines for 33 years which enabled her to experience other cultures around the world including returning to Vancouver in time to open her second 2nd location, at Vancouver airport.

“I’ve lived all over the world- I wanted to take people on a journey to experience the culture of land...Food and culture bring people together,”

For Inez, the restaurant is a chance to show indigenous culture and real people in a contemporary setting, rather than as displays in a museum or separated on a reserve. “We could be your doctor, lawyer, your neighbor,”

It’s an intimate bistro setting – only about eight tables (24 guests) – but its reputation is going global. Time, Elle Magazine have raved and on this evening, seven media people from France have arrived, and Inez greets them in French.

Salmon n’ Bannock Address: 1128 W Broadway #7, Vancouver, BC, 604568-8971, salmon.n.bannock@gmail.com, www.salmonandbannock.net

Indigenous Tourism BC offers travel ideas, things to do, places to go, places to stay, and suggested itineraries and a trip planning app (https://www.indigenousbc.com/)

Next: Trail to Discover British Columbia’s Indigenous Heritage Goes Through Whistler-Blackcomb

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It’s cleaning and decluttering time

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

I’ve worked with several different supervisors during my career and some were sticklers for being organized and others, not so much. One woman in my office in particular, named Lauren, stands out in my mind as being a stickler.

One of my jobs was stocking the supply closet and keeping track of the ink, toner, mouse pads, reams of paper, etc. I thought I did a pretty good job of keeping things organized and accessible. When we needed something I could put my hand right on the item. Lauren, on the other hand, thought the supply closet could be tidier. Once a month whether it needed it or not Lauren would call me over to help straighten out the supply closet.

The first time Lauren called me I wondered what she needed. Looking around the huge closet I saw order and precision. The items were all lined up where they should be and they were visible, too, so when I entered the closet I could see what I needed - I could put my hand right on it.

Lauren thought that things could be improved, however. Astonished at first, I went with the flow to see what Lauren had in mind. She said that closet needed some organizing and I was surprised because I didn’t see any clutter at all. In two minutes’ time Lauren had reached here and there and pulled out quite a few old items that could be discarded. Pulling over a trash receptacle, we placed the items in and left that closet looking super organized. Lauren beamed with pride and although I wondered what all the fuss was about, I had to admit the closet looked better than it had in a while.

My sister, Michelle, reminds me of Lauren in that she is a real neatnik. My siblings and I laugh and say she never

has to declutter her house because she’s super organized. She doesn’t let unnecessary things pile up. If Michelle buys a new blouse, an old one is removed. The same goes for sweaters, outfits, shoes, etc. She piles bags full of items that can be given to charity and Michelle lines them up near her front door to put in her car the next time she goes out.

Michelle is so organized that she keeps her DVDs alphabetized in her closet. When we feel like watching “Jumanji,” for example, one of us simply opens her closet and goes to “J” to put our hand on the DVD.

If it’s a board game, we know how to look for “Trivial Pursuit,” “Rummikub,” “Cranium,” “Pictionary” or “Do You Really Know Your Family?” We start at “A” and proceed from there.

They are alphabetical. It speeds things up, no doubt about it, but that’s not how I store my board games. It’s pretty much random in and random out. Sometimes, I admit, I’ll put my favorite game of the moment on top of the stack so I can reach in and get it quickly. In my mind that’s efficient but to Michelle, that’s not good enough. It’s out of order.

We admire Michelle’s tenacity and ability to keep things so tidy and decluttered that people comment upon entering her house. I enjoy watching them enter Michelle’s house for the first time so I make sure I’m there to see it. Whether it’s on Christmas Day or for a birthday party the guests enter, look around and say, “Wow!” They admire her roaring fireplace in wintertime, they admire her shiny cabinets and countertops plus her shelves of nick-nacks have few a few special pieces on display so those shelves look spacious.

If you ask me, Michelle’s house and closets look like something out of a magazine. Any room in her house could be photographed for “House Beautiful”

Magazine and I’m proud of Michelle for that.

Over the years I’ve tried to take lessons from Michelle about being organized so the clutter doesn’t pile up but I have to admit that my organizing skills and sorting through skills haven’t improved. She seems to have gotten the organizing gene while that one passed me right by. If I’m in a rush the mail starts to pile up because I’m heading out the door to meet a friend for dinner or go to a good movie. There is junk mail to be shredded and there are magazines that should be read - or may be read some day when I get around to it.

Michelle is the type who takes her mail inside and reads through it right away. If she happens to go out to dinner or to a party and misses reading her mail one afternoon, she will read it first thing the next morning. Keeping what she needs and tossing the rest, Michelle is the epitome of efficiency in motion.

My brother, Greg, and I are similar in that we tend to let papers and things accumulate but we stay on top of the important things. And if you ask us

where something is, we can pull it right out. Need a map of New York State? It’s right here. We pride ourselves on that skill but Michelle just shakes her head and says, “This place needs to be decluttered. It’s got to be better organized!”

Anyone who is downsizing knows that decluttering is part of the process. Whether the person is a senior who is moving to a smaller home or it’s an empty nester situation sorting through not only the homeowner’s things but also the possessions of the young adults who have moved out to marry or to explore the world, decluttering is a must.

I’ve mentioned closets a few times because when it comes to decluttering, the living room and dining room can be tidy and spacious but the closets - those out of sight places, the “catch all” places - are often the worst. Decluttering means sorting through everything and although decluttering involves work, the end result is worth it - everything looks beautiful!

What’s in the back of your closet?

Yes, Rich People Should Get Social Security

BY TOM MARGENAU

I get lots of emails from readers expressing sentiments similar to what these guys recently sent me: “Why should rich people get Social Security? I think it’s just morally wrong that wealthy people should be able to collect a Social Security check!” Here is another example: “Why all the fuss about Social Security going broke? We could save the system forever if we just take rich people off the program!”

I always respond to these people by making the following points. Social Security isn’t now, and never has been, a welfare program. One of the basic tenets of Social Security is that if you work and pay taxes for a required amount of time, you are going to get a Social Security benefit someday. And you get that benefit if you are poor or if you are rich. In other words, if you pay into the system, you’re going to get something out of the system. It’s as simple as that.

Or to put that yet another way. Social Security has never been means-tested. And if we ever were to do that, by decreeing that certain people are too wealthy to get Social Security, then you start turning Social Security into a welfare program. And I think that is a slippery slope we do not want to descend.

But if we were to do the unthinkable and means-test the program, especially as part of some package of reforms intended to “save Social Security,” then where do you draw the line? I mean, how rich is too rich to get Social Security? When I ask this question of guys like those who sent me the emails I included above, they will usually quickly say something like: “Billionaires shouldn’t get Social Security!”

Well, if you are doing that as part of a plan to keep Social Security solvent for future generations, it’s a totally worthless gesture. According to a Google search I did, the U.S. is home to about 770 billionaires. So, knocking 770 people off the program, out of the hundreds of millions of current and future beneficiaries, is absolutely meaningless.

And if you want them off the program because you think it is “morally wrong,” then I can only repeat the point I made earlier. These folks worked and paid Social Security taxes just like everyone else, so they should be able to get Social Security benefits just like everyone else.

And speaking of what rich people pay into the system, let me make some points about a related issue. Many people think that one of the Social Security reforms should be a plan to make rich people pay more into the system.

For the entire 86-year history of the program, there has been a cap on the wages subject to Social Security tax. That cap has certainly inched its way up over the years, from $3,000 in 1937 to $160,200 today. But some say the cap

should be raised rather steeply, or even eliminated.

But here is what people don’t realize when they float such ideas. Social Security benefits are tied to a person’s taxable wages. In other words, the more you pay into the program, the more you are going to get out of the program. So, if you sharply increase the wage base for wealthier people, you are concurrently going to sharply increase the benefits these wealthy people will someday get in return. And so, a lot of the extra money you think you are pumping into the Social Security pipeline as part of a reform package will simply pour out of the other end of the pipe in future benefits for the well-to-do.

In other words, if you dramatically raise or even eliminate the wage cap to help “save Social Security,” what you’d have to do is place a cap on the benefits paid out of the system to wealthier people to make that kind of reform work. And that would be a hard thing to pull off politically.

And before I wrap up my discussion of wealthy people and Social Security, there is one final point I need to make. Earlier, I said that Social Security is not a welfare program. But having said that, I must point out that there actually are certain “social welfare” characteristics that have been an intrinsic part of Social Security’s makeup from the very beginning. After all, the word “social” isn’t included in the name of the program just because it alliteratively looks good next to the word “security.”

To put that another way, there always have been social goals for American society built into the DNA of Social Security. And one of those goals is to raise the standard of living in retirement for lower-income people.

So how does Social Security achieve that goal? With a benefit formula that is skewed to give lower-income people a better deal out of the system than that offered to wealthier folks. That doesn’t mean that low-income people get higher benefits than better-off people do. Warren Buffett, for example, certainly gets a significantly higher Social Security benefit than the maid who cleans his mansion will get someday when she retires. But as a percentage of what they kicked into the system (in the form of Social Security taxes), that maid will get a much better “rate of return” than Buffett gets.

I don’t have the space here today to get into the intricacies of the Social Security benefit formula, but that maid could potentially end up with a benefit that represents 90% of her pre-retirement income. On the other hand, Warren Buffett’s Social Security benefit might only be about 30% of his Social Security taxable income (and only a teeny-tiny fraction of his actual income).

And in case you’re wondering, the Social Security benefit formula is set up so that most of us (in other words, peo-

ple with average incomes) end up with a Social Security benefit that is about 42% of our pre-retirement income.

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-Un-

derstand 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.

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The challenges and pitfalls for first time purchasers

You’re a first time purchaser and are excited about pursuing your “American Dream” of homeownership. You are ready to begin searching for your next place to call home. But have you done your homework? The first most crucial step is to go to a lender to see what amount of a mortgage that you will qualify for. Email or bring with you your most recent tax returns, W-2’s or 1099s (if self employed) and have them do a complete credit profile. After the process is completed, you will receive the most important piece of paper, your commitment letter with no conditions except subject to an appraisal of the property. This would be the most prudent path to take as our inventory is historically low and those buyers that procrastinate are either not ready to “go to war” with the other competition of buyers or are losing deals. There are those who are getting outbid on homes, where emotion and need are combining to make the winning bids sometimes way above the asking price. My advice is not to succumb to getting too emotional in your search and purchasing and not let your common sense and critical thinking go by the wayside. If it makes sense in the brain, it will make sense in your pocketbook!

In many cases affordability is being sacrificed and people are stretching their financial capabilities to a point where there could be a major risk factor that might come into play in the future. One should look at their job and/or business and make sure that their income will continue to be consistent, so as not to have to worry about not being able to pay and then may need to do a short sale, where the value

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of the home becomes less than the mortgage or worse go into foreclosure. Those who are most in jeopardy are the ones that are putting down less than 10%. It will take several years for inventory to become more normalized to reach 6-7 months. Also, most important is guessing if and when interest rates will moderate lower. If home values were to decrease sufficiently enough due to a pull back in demand in the future there would be no equity build up and if there were a loss of income, then there might be problems paying the lender.

The first 9 years are mainly interest payments on your mortgage, so there is very little equity buildup. Even if rates were to go substantially lower, refinancing may not make a lot of sense as you would have to determine how many years it would take to break even with the lower interest rate to pay back the initial cost of refinancing. But also consider that you would be starting all over and the next 9 years of your new mortgage would be mostly interest payments once again. No one has a crystal ball or can predict what may or may not happen in the future.

My professional opinion is to always buy within your financial comfort zone and don’t go overboard and get emotionally involved in purchasing, especially if this is your first or even move up purchase. Whether it is a single or multi-family, townhome, condo, coop, do you due diligence and stay grounded when searching. If you have children

or plan to have them, buy the best school district that your budget allows you too; even if you may have to travel further to work, assuming you have to commute to an office. If you work from home then you will have more flexibility in choosing a town. Hire a broker that has many years of knowledge who will educate and guide you through the sometimes tumultuous, complicated and stressful process and not try to sell you the favorite flavor of the month. Consultative selling provides a stronger methodology as a broker must do as much listening as possible and ask the necessary and required questions to be able to assist you your journey to find your next place to call home. He or she must also be caring enough to address your specific “needs and wants” and stay focused on the end game of finding that special first or move up home. Make sure you hire a qualified, licensed and insured home inspector as well as a qualified real estate attorney. There are a multitude of variables, problems and issues that will always come into play that will need to be strategized and solved to finally get to the closing table. Stress can be a real critical issue, so do your best to keep your emotions in check. Use your common sense when making your purchase and stay within your budget and what you are qualified for financially. Better to be safe than sorry.

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Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 40 years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.) and in 2022 has earned his National Association of Realtors “Green Industry designation for eco-friendly construction. 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) or go to https://WWW. Li-RealEstate.Com and you can “do it yourself (DYI) and search on your own. 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) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions and concerns in selling, investing, purchasing, or leasing residential or commercial property.

Sometimes You Need a Microscope to Get to the Truth

Continued from page 2

Thankfully, my fine print surprises of late have been minor (I’ve learned the hard way) compared to a few trusting souls burned years ago during a New York City construction boom. It seems that these folks bought new Manhattan apartments before construction even began, subject to the detailed blueprints they reviewed and accepted. In writing. Legally.

Months later, they walked into their dream homes only to be met with rooms that are significantly smaller and ceilings that are lower than what is called out on the plans. And appliances that are not the brand names agreed to. What happened?

They failed to read the fine print that

says, “square footage is approximate” and “appliances will be of similar quality.” Who would have thought that a room that clearly shows on the plans as being 11 feet, 2 inches by 12 feet, 8 inches would turn out to be an approximation?

OK, so my laundry detergent isn’t exactly a million-dollar-apartment, but wouldn’t any reasonable person be safe to assume that if the container declares “96 loads,” one could expect to have enough detergent to last for 8 months if one does 3 loads of laundry per week?

Here, let me do the math: 3 loads times 4 weeks equals 12 loads a month; 96 divided by 12 equals 8. Right? Now I wouldn’t quibble over a couple of weeks give or take. But when I ran out in less than half that time -- even though I’m careful to

measure -- I figured that something’s not right! I decided to investigate.

Sure enough, right there on the back in very small print, the manufacturer discloses that “96 loads” refers to small loads -- the lowest line marked “1” on the measuring cup, not the line marked “3,” which I use and I bet everyone else who measures does, too.

Look, I have an extra-capacity machine. Why on earth would I run small loads? What I thought was a bargain turned out to be very expensive detergent. I was burned by the fine print.

I’ll admit that my angst over laundry detergent is nothing compared to getting burned on a real estate deal. And it just goes to prove once again that whether it’s laundry detergent, credit card appli-

cations or a fancy NYC apartment, what the big print giveth, the fine print taketh away.

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

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Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave

Chicken Little Was Right: The August Sky Is Falling!

BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of Aug. 6-12, 2023

Few sights are as thrilling as the fiery spectacle known as a falling star, also called a shooting star or meteor. Astronomers cannot predict exactly when or where a meteor will appear, but each year during mid-August, skywatchers head away from the city lights to view one of the year’s most reliable displays: the Perseid meteor shower.

This year will be no exception; the shower’s peak is expected to occur during the night of Saturday, Aug. 12, and the early morning hours of Sunday, Aug. 13, but stargazers will surely spot a few meteors from this shower for a week or so before and after this date.

While they may appear quite stunning, meteors are not all that uncommon. Our region of space is littered with dusty particles called “meteoroids,” most no larger than a sand grain. As one falls into our upper atmosphere at more than 100,000 miles per hour, it disintegrates in a quick, but dramatic, burst of light. A conscientious observer can typically see three or four random (or “sporadic”) meteors every hour falling from various directions on any clear night.

There are times when our chances of seeing meteors improve, however,

and mid-August is one of them. That’s because our planet will be carrying us on our annual journey through the swarm of dusty debris expelled by the slowly disintegrating comet SwiftTuttle.

After watching for a while, you’ll notice that these meteors can appear anywhere in the sky, but if you trace their paths backward, you’ll discover that the meteors coming from the Perseid swarm appear to radiate from one location in the sky. This point is called the shower’s “radiant” and is often named for the constellation in front of which it appears.

This is why the August shower is known as the Perseids: Its radiant lies in the direction of the constellation Perseus, now in the northeast. Any meteors that radiate from elsewhere are sporadic meteors -- random flecks of dust not part of the Swift-Tuttle swarm. So why do astronomers always suggest that you will see more meteors before dawn? It’s quite simple, really. The phenomenon is similar to a car encountering a swarm of bugs on the highway. Since our car is moving into this swarm, our windshield receives the brunt of the impacts, while the side and back windows hardly get any. So it is with meteor showers. Our best view often comes when we’re peering in the direction of our orbital motion, and

that comes before dawn. This August, the waning crescent moon will appear in the early morning sky, but its light won’t be much of a hindrance.

For the best view, you might like to camp in the mountains, deserts or countryside, or set up on side rural roads away from traffic. No special equipment is required either; all you need to enjoy the sky show is your eyes, but binocu-

The Bird Is the Word

BY TRACY BECKERMAN

I have often written about my mishaps and unfortunate interactions with suburban flora and fauna. In addition to my encounters with poison ivy and other nasty weeds, I have come up against grouchy uber-woodchucks, manic squirrels and psycho wild turkeys, to name a few. Although I have taken it all in stride, my husband thinks I have an unusually high rate of unpleasant nature issues for one suburban mom. I am quick to point out that since he works in the city, he doesn’t really have as much of an opportunity as I do for run-ins with wildlife ... at least the four-legged kind.

Personally, though, I think he is jealous. I have a much more exciting life than he does.

Sometimes, however, I think you get what you wish for, and recently, my husband won the award for the foulest

encounter of the week.

It was a beautiful, sunny summer morning. My husband emerged from the subway with a smile on his face and a bounce in his step. After a cleansing rain the night before, the city glistened as the sun bounced off the skyscrapers and dried up the last few puddles that lingered in the street. He stopped to let a street vendor pass and caught a whiff of the sausage grilling on board, beckoning him to indulge in a spicy, hot breakfast to go.

As he stood on that street corner smelling the sausage, feeling the slight breeze on his face and watching the sun dance on the rainwater, he suddenly noticed a large flock of pigeons soar overhead.

Then he heard a splat. And another splat. And another. Five splats in all. It took him a moment to realize that the splats had landed very close to him. So close, in fact, that they were on him: one

on his shirt and four on his pants. Five pigeon splats all over his work clothes ... a half-hour before he was to give a major presentation.

The street vendor stopped pushing his cart and looked my husband up and down.

“That’s unfortunate,” he said.

“You think?” responded my husband. He stood staring at the multiple bird offenses on his clothing. This was not the first time he had been a victim of a pigeon hit-and-run, but it was certainly the biggest attack he had ever suffered. The issue, however, was not so much whether five pigeon poop hits constituted a world record, but how fast my husband could get cleaned up before his big meeting.

The vendor grabbed a wad of napkins and passed them to my husband, who did the best he could to remove the pigeon poop from his clothing.

“You know,” said the vendor. “They

lars could be fun to check out long trails left behind by any exploding fireballs. Be sure to take a lawn chair or sleeping bag and a blanket or hot chocolate to keep warm -- yes, even in the summer -- as you gaze skyward.

Follow

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say it’s good luck to have a bird poop on you.”

“Really?” said my husband wryly.

So, it looks like you have five times the good luck.” The street vendor smiled encouragingly at my husband. My husband looked at his watch.

“What if the bird poops all over you 30 minutes before you have a major work presentation?” asked my husband as he futilely tried to eradicate the pigeon damage.

The vendor grinned. “Then it’s really good luck for the dry cleaners.”

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

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What do bugs on a windshield and falling stars have in common? They both appear more plentiful when you’re moving toward them.

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can be construed as agreement with a situation, when in fact you do not agree. I suggest that people make their opinions on issues such as this well known, and remember to make your vote count when needed. A society is judged by how it treats the most vulnerable among them, especially its children. Don’t sit on the sidelines.

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Public info on website

The following letter is printed by request of the author:

Dear Mr. Cantwell,

This letter is in response to your

letter to the Estates POA that was published in last week’s Garden City News. We have recently completely redesigned our website and we encourage all Estates residents to visit at www. gcestates.org. Key features of our new website include:

• News & Updates

• Meeting Dates

• Information on our Scholarship Program (we recently presented scholarships to four extraordinary seniors)

Information on our Student Ambassador Program (if you have children in the 11th and 12th graders, please encourage them to apply)

• Helpful Links to key Garden City

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On our new website we have listed those Estates residents who serve as trustees and on boards and commissions of the Village for informational purposes. You are an Estates resident who serves on the Board of Commissioners of Cultural & Recreational Affairs. This is public information that is also on the website of the Village of Garden City. Your allegation that we are attempting to leverage your name is absolutely baseless and purely political. It would have been petty for us to have excluded your name just because you serve as an

officer of the FABGC.

The Estates POA has been serving the residents of the Estates section of Garden City since 1912. At our core we are a civic organization whose sole objective is to engage residents to continue to ensure Garden City remains such an extraordinary place to live and raise a family.

As I work on the efforts to stop Las Vegas Sands from building a massive casino at the Nassau Coliseum, I am more convinced of the importance of strong civic associations. Other communities like East Meadow do not have active civic associations and they are struggling to organize their residents

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against the proposed casino.

As the new Co-President of the Estates POA, I along with fellow Co-President Michael Daab, Vice President Eileen Read and all members of the Estates POA will continue to work to ensure that our POA and the other three POAs remain a vibrant part of our Garden City community.

We encourage all village residents to plan to get involved with your local POA this fall – visit their websites: Eastern POA (gcepoa.org), Central POA (gccpoa.org) and Western POA (gcwpoa. com). The Western POA website is also being redesigned and will be back up shortly.

The four POAs are planning joint meetings on a number of important topics for the fall including providing information on the proposed casino and St. Paul’s. We are also planning several interesting social events that focus on the extraordinary history of Garden City.

We look forward to seeing many of you, including Mr. Cantwell, at an upcoming meeting.

Rich Catalano

Nothing has changed

To the Editor:

About a year ago, I wrote a letter to this newspaper bemoaning the appearance of the Village, especially in the business district along Franklin. Planting beds overrun with weeds or barren, storefronts ignoring Village regulations on awnings and the placement of signage in windows, parking lots littered with debris, especially 7S, because of a stubborn resistance by those responsible to do the common sense thing and install waste receptacles. No one disagreed with my observations, nor could they.

The then Mayor responded in his Mayor’s column that the responsible department had staffing levels seriously reduced, but that that issues would be addressed.

A year later, nothing has changed. Yesterday, July 26, I drove almost the entire length of Franklin from Chestnut to Mineola. Village maintained planting beds are a disgrace. One example: The weeds in front of Prost are five feet tall! Merely weed wacking them, as was done last year after my letter was published, is not enough. The beds need to be planted and maintained as they were in the past.

Why is it that the responsible department plants thousands of tulip bulbs for the Spring, but then lets the place go to hell in the Summer?

Why haven’t businesses out of compliance with regulations regarding the appearance of their storefronts been required to be brought into compliance, as homeowners would? A year after my original letter, the strip of stores just south of Seventh on the east side of

Franklin continues to look like a commercial strip in Queens.

I understand that the Mayor and BOT are focused on “big” issues like the proposed Casino and future of St Paul’s, but all they have to do here is direct the Village Administrator and responsible departments to once and for all address these issues and maintain the Village’s appearance as it had been maintained in the past.

I wrote last year that, given the deterioration in the appearance of the Village, I no longer feel that I get my money’s worth from my Village taxes. Nothing has changed in that regard, either.

Linda Ryan

Casino committee members

The following letter which was addressed to several public officials is printed by request:

I am writing in connection with your upcoming appointment of one of the five members of the Community Advisory Committee for Nassau County with regard to an application by Las Vegas Sands to build a casino complex at the Nassau Hub.

It is my understanding that a local Community Advisory Committee will be created to do the work necessary to determine the level of local support for the project and issue a finding as to whether there is actual community support sufficient to permit it to go forward. That finding should accurately reflect, in particular, the opinions of all local residents who will be affected by its presence. The Committee ought to be composed of members who are willing to listen to the voices of those of us who are legitimately concerned about the effect 20,000+ daily visitors and thousands of arriving employees will have on our roads, water supply, air quality, crime prevention and municipal services. As a resident of Garden City, I am particularly fearful that the MeadowBrook Parkway is not capable of handling the increased traffic caused by the Sands project. The obvious alternatives are the few major North/South thoroughfares in Nassau County that go through local communities. They will also be inadequate to handle the increased flow of traffic, resulting in the undesirable use of our residential streets as Waze inspired shortcuts.

It is my hope that the Committee will disregard the testimony of anyone with a conflict of interest. This not only means employees of the Sands and consultants to the Sands but also lobbyists, attorneys or anyone financially benefiting directly or indirectly from this project.

Most of the residents of Nassau County do not want this project. We are opposed to it and we insist that you and your appointee provide a fair process where our voices are heard.

John McFeely

Say No to the Casino

To the Editor:

When some see the Red and White signs popping up on front lawns, a few roll their eyes and state “it’s a done deal.” For those of us following the comings and goings at other potential casino sites at CitiField, the Hudson Yard, Times Square and UN Plaza, we feel the Sands Casino is a long way from being a “done deal.” A majority of residents of Garden City oppose the Sands Casino and we are proud that 2 FABGC majority boards have unanimously passed a resolution opposing the casino. While FABGC is not against development at the Nassau Hub per se, we are absolutely against the idea of a Sands Casino at the Hub, and all the negative effects it will have on Garden City and the surrounding towns and villages. We hope other organizations in the Village, the POA’s and especially the Board of Education, knowing how susceptible young adults are to gambling, will join us in a clear, unambiguous declaration that they are against the Casino at our doorsteps. The time for dithering, “post card writing parties”, and “informational sessions” is well past.

If anyone would like to get involved in Village government please reach out to info@fabgc.org

For a Better Garden City Executive Committee

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Paul’s - A Possible Solution

To the Editor:

The debate regarding the possible solution on St. Paul’s has been ongoing since 1996 when the village bought St.Paul’s and 48 surrounding acres. At that time, a village wide opinion poll was taken whether or not to support an assisted living facility. The vote was 50.1% opposed and 48.9% in favor. Rumors were abound if an assisted living facility failed, the state would take over which concerned many residents. In addition, the opposition vote was enhanced due to CareMatrix, the corporation that would own, develop, manage and operate the senior assistant care facility, was dissolved in 1997.

Since then many solutions were proposed and even voted on but to no avail. Thousands of dollars have been spent trying to come up with a solution. During that time, letters to the GC News and discourse at meetings were very personal and unpleasant.

In 1997 a successful lawsuit was filed which placed St. Paul’s and property in a public trust so it could not be leased to a private developer. In 2004, the village Board of Trustees voted to make St. Paul’s 48 acres a parkland which was more restrictive than a public trust. To change the status of St. Paul’s from a public trust would require the approval of the NYS legislature. As a result, 30

years of no action. Costs to demolish or build anything escalated into millions of dollars. Today, the status is still in limbo and costing thousands of dollars each year for insurance and other sundry costs.

Times have changed and we now have a better idea how St. Paul’s may be used. The solution I recommend is not new but may be of interest. As a former director of the Garden City Estates Property Owners Association many years ago, we were privy to in depth discussions and involvement on St. Paul’s. A major concern of residents was to keep St. Paul’s historic edifice in place. We saw renderings prepared by CareMatrix that kept the building just as we see it today. There are several firms including, Gilbane, Korte and HGC that specialize in historical restoration which I am sure can maintain the same building integrity today.

Assuming appropriate legal approval is given, a senior assisted living facility may be the answer. I realize this would not satisfy all, but today 7 out of 10 seniors require assisted living. By 2040, one million new facilities will be needed. (Consumer Affairs) As many residents may agree, the Wyndam has become a surrogate facility for many of our senior residents. Many of our seniors wish to stay in Garden City so they may be near their families. In addition, the physical requirements to live and keep up a home are difficult for most seniors. Lastly and also very important, most of the 48 acres still would be owned by Garden City to continue to be used for athletic purposes.

Besides being a major benefit for our senior citizens, the assisted living structure will help reduce village taxes. Time and energy spent debating St. Paul’s will end and the current heavy financial burden that lies over all residents would be removed.

John Appelt

Enough is enough

To the Editor:

I am a proud graduate of St. Anne’s grammar school, and have owned a wonderful house here in GC for about thirty years. I have volunteered for Cub Scouts and, to the best of my abilities, coached basketball and baseball. I regularly attend Mass. I pick up garbage whenever I see it, including other people’s dogs’ business. So, I have some GC creds.

I have this to say: It’s time to give the topic of St. Paul’s a rest. For about the next century or so. There are many interesting things, places and people in this beautiful town; St. Paul’s is not one of them. PLEASE, let it be. It’s nice to look at. Especially at night, driving by when it’s all lit up. That’s about it. For those obsessed with the topic St. Paul’s, it’s time for an interdiction, or a good

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LEGAL NOTICES

NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE

Pursuant to the provisions of the General Municipal Law and Chapter 200 of the Code of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, New York notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals of said Village will meet in the Village Hall at 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., to take action on the following matters:

1. APPLICATION and APPEAL of Mr. & Mrs. TIMOTHY & LAUREN DWYER, in accordance with the provisions in Sections 200-45 and 200-70, and a variance of the provisions contained in sections 200-15 and 99-2 of the Village Code, to allow issuance of building permits for installation of, a 8' x 8' portable hot tub, with locking cover, and the maintenance of a 144 sq. ft. deck and 65’ of 6.0’ high fencing in the rear yard, at the premises known as 47 PELL TERRACE (Map of Pell Terrace, Block 532, Lot 19, R-6 district), the granting of which would:

A. reduce the required rear yard setback of 25.0’, to no less than 21.55’ ~

B. allow a fence to exceed 6.0’ in height, where 4.0’ is permitted.

Application # ZBA-000051-2022.

*Adjourned at the March 21, 2023, meeting

2. APPEAL OF CHRISTOPHER & SAMANTHA AMATO for a variance of the provisions of section 200-31, 200-46.D & 200-52 of the Village Code, to allow for the issuance of permits, to erect a 597 sq. ft. second floor addition, and the placement of (2) AC compressors in the rear yard, at the corner premises known as 143 WETHERILL ROAD (Map of Country Life Development, Block O, Lot 251, R-6 district), the granting of which would:

A. reduce the Wetherill Road front setback of 25.0’, to not less than 22.25’ ~

B. reduce the freestanding equipment setback of 10.0’, to not less than 6.0’~

C. reduce the 8.0’ minimum side yard setback, to not less than 5.0’, where 4.5’ is existing.

Building Department # ZBA-000156-2023, Daniel Fabrizi R.A.

*Adjourned at the July 18, 2023, meeting

3. APPLICATION & APPEAL OF JASON & CAROLYN CASANO, as per the provisions of Sections 200-45 and 200-70, and a variance from sections 200-15 and 200-52 of the Village Code, to allow for amendment of building permits, for the construction and maintenance of an 18’ x 38’ in-ground swimming pool and additional 9’x 9’ spa, in the rear yard of the corner premises known as 8 WARTON PLACE (Map of Garden City East, Block 141, Lot 6, R-20 district), the granting of which would:

A. cause the allowable building area of 3,961 sq. ft. or 20.0%, to be exceeded by 449 sq. ft. (4,329 sq. ft. or 21.85%) ~

* Previously granted on April 18, 2023, as an 18’ x 36’ pool only, with a building coverage of (4,293 sq. ft. or 21.70%).

Building Department # ZBA-000171-2023, Daniel Fabrizi, R.A.

4. APPLICATION OF ANDREW MALAPIT, in accordance with the provisions in Sections 200-45 and 200-70 of the Village Code, to allow issuance of permits for installation and maintenance of, a 6' diameter hot tub, with locking cover, in the rear yard, at the premises known as 21 MIDDLETON ROAD (Map of Richlands, Block 6, Lot 88, R-6 district). Building Department Application # ZBA-000159-2023.

5. APPLICATION & APPEALOF KISHORE HEMRAJANI, as per the provisions of Sections 200-45 of the Village Code, to allow for the issue of a building permit, to construct and maintain an 18’ x 44’ in-ground swimming pool with an 8’ x 8’ internal spa and automatic cover, enclosed by 6’ fence and gates, with a landscape plan, in the rear yard of the premises known as 7 SAINT JAMES STREET NORTH (Map of Garden City East, Block 131, Lot 11, R-20 district), the granting of which would;

A. exceed the allowable building area of 20.0% or 3,881 sq. ft. by 874 sq. ft. (24.49% or 4,755 sq. ft.).

B. reduce to 80.0’ accessory setback from St. James Street North, to not less than:

1. 44.3’ for 40.2’ of 6.0’ high fence and,

2. 50.2’ for 3 existing a/c compressors. Building Department # ZBA-000161-2023, Todd O’Connell R.A.

6. APPEAL OF IVARAONE BROTHERS GARDEN CITY LLC, for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-15 and 200-62 of the Village Code, so as to permit the installation of a lower-level kitchen, at the commercial parcel known as 140 SEVENTH STREET (Map of Garden City Central, Block 6, Lot 6 and 16, C-2 District) the granting of which would –

A. exceed the allowable FAR of .75 by 26%, or .97 FAR, where .83 FAR exists.

B. not provide 8 additional parking spaces. Building Department # ZBA-000164-2023.

7. APPEAL OF THOMAS B. KADE, for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-15 and 200-52 of the Village Code, to permit the construction of a 5 sq. ft. first floor, a 38 sq. ft. and 15 sq. ft. second floor additions, and 460 sq. ft. roof over patio and 27 sq. ft. portico at the rear, while converting a 158 sq. ft. garage portion to habitable space, at the dwelling known as 17 CEDAR PLACE (Map of Garden City Central, Block 3, Lots 23, R-8 district) the granting of which would:

A exceed the allowable building area of 25.0% or 2,109 sq. ft., by 369 sq. ft. (2,470 sq. ft. or 29.3%) ~

B. reduce the 10.0’ freestanding equipment plot line setback to not less than 6.0’ Building Department # ZBA-000168-2023, Paul Rice, R.A.

8. APPEAL OF KIERAN & KRISTINA McKAY for a variance of provisions contained in Sections 200-31, 200-46 & 200-52 of the Village Code, to allow the issue of building permits erecting a; 1,010 sq. ft. first floor with a 643 sq. ft. second floor above, and a 288 sq. ft. roof over porch at the rear, and a 36 sq. ft. front portico, with the installation of two A/C compressors in the side yard of the dwelling known as 37 RUSSELL ROAD (Map of Country Life Development, Block Z, Lots 454, R-6 district) the granting of which would:

A. reduce the 30.0’ front setback, to not less than 29.1’ ~

B. reduce the required:

1. 8.0’ minimum side yard to not less than 6.77’

2. 18.6’ aggregate side yard to not less than 17.58’

C. reduce the 10.0’ minimum equipment plot line setback to not less than 6.75’. Building Department # ZBA-000169-2023, Barbara M. Ruggiero, R.A

End of Cases The Board may transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting.

DATED: August 1, 2023, Garden City, New York 11530, Karen Altman, 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 Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk, as Disability Compliance Coordinator. Persons with a disability who wish to attend a meeting should contact Karen M. Altman at least

hours in advance of meeting at: 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York 11530, (516) 465-4051

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

West End Design Workshop, LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with the SSNY on 6/5/23. Office: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 60 Forester St. Long Beach, NY 11561. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NASSAU COUNTY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK

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 Webinar at 7:30 p.m. on the 17th day of August, 2023, upon the following: A Local Law to Amend the Code of the Village of Garden City, In Relation to Eligibility for Licenses in Parking Field No.

7N. This proposed Local Law amends the second sentence of Section 193-41 of the Village Code to read as follows:

“Unless otherwise authorized by the Board of Trustees, no license shall be issued to any person who is not a resident of 67 Hilton Avenue or 111 Seventh Street.”

Dated: July 31, 2023, Garden City, New York

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK

KAREN M. ALTMAN, VILLAGE

CLERK

Hearing set for adding 7N parking permits

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Notice of Formation of Inclusive

Fitness 116 LLC . Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023-05-24. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Conor J McCartney: 1106 Jericho Tpke New Hyde Park NY 11040. Purpose: Any lawful purpose

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Notice of Formation of MCPARTLAND - WILSON CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023-04-03. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Georgena

Jeanne McPartland-Wilson: 116 Roosevelt St Garden City NY 11530. Purpose: Any lawful purpose

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 Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk, as Disability Compliance Coordinator. Persons in need of any special accommodation for a disability who wish to attend a meeting should contact Karen Altman 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.

local law. The Board is expected to vote in the next three weeks.

Trustee Kelly shared the details of the initiative: “You may recall that we gave parking permits, for no fee, to residents of Hilton Hall apartments which has no underground parking. The Hampshire House has limited underground parking so we are considering extending the same eligibility for parking permits to them.”

He noted that the village received requests from residents in Hampshire House, including a public comment in June.

“They wondered why they were not included and there didn’t seem to be any reason why they weren’t included. This would simply allow them to apply for a parking permit,” Kelly noted.

Village Attorney Gary Fishberg said an addition for allowing residents of Hampshire House to be among the apartments’ residents as those eligible for a Lot 7N parking permit would require an amendment to the existing local law.

“The proposal ought to be to set a date for a public hearing on the local law, to amend the current local law so as to add the residents of Hampshire House to that section of the law,” he said.

Trustee Kelly sought clarity and wondered if the current local law, enacted with the 2021 parking permit program, would have specifically noted Hilton Hall residents as those eligible for the parking spaces in Lot 7N.

Fishberg said the existing local law for the Lot 7N permits offers “a convoluted attempt to describe the building (Hilton Hall) with something to the extent of noting it as the building at the corner of Hilton Avenue and 7th Street.”

Though the current village law doesn’t mention Hilton Hall apartments by name, he said it clearly tried to convey that as the residence applicable to Lot 7N permit parking.

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He explained that the current description could not extend parking eligibility to residents of Hampshire House, therefore a change to the local law was deemed necessary.

Trustee Kelly said he did not find there to be a day-to-day rush on the parking permits matter for adding Hampshire House residents to eligibility, so he suggested that Fishberg provide the right language for the Board to vote on at its August 17 meeting, as the action could wait until then. Fishberg shared that he felt it was best for the Board to formally set the public hearing date of August 17. Trustee Kelly accepted the idea, and he made a motion to suspend the meeting rules and add on the setting of the hearing date.

Attorney Fishberg advised that the amended local law include Hilton Hall and Hampshire House by name for the permit parking eligibility, “rather than the convoluted description we have now.”

Trustee Kelly made the motion to add the resolution onto the July 20 agenda to formally set the public hearing amending the local law on August 17, “to expand permit parking eligibility consistent with agenda item #11 (for July 20).”

Before the motion was made to establish the public hearing date, Village Treasurer Irene Woo asked the board if they will be expanding the number of parking spaces available for permits within Lot 7N.

Trustee Kelly asked Garden City Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson for his input, after stating the belief is there were enough open permit parking spaces in 7N and that might warrant a reduction of the total number set aside for residents’ permit parking. “This is based on the observation of the use of those permit parking spaces,” Kelly said.

Jackson reported that the GCPD performed a survey of the designated residents’ parking spaces in Lot 7N in early mornings, on three random dates during June 2023, at around 4 a.m. – the thought of

4 a.m. as a likely time for people staying at their homes on 7th Street would have parked, in their village parking permit designated spaces, overnight.

“The lowest total for open spots (permit spaces) was 21 so we can say that is a safe number. We may be able to accommodate any new permitted parking from Hampshire House residents. If not I will work with my officers if we see any permit or two in a space outside the designated box, we will let it go and then we can come back to the board if any problem persists and we’d need to designate more spots,” the police commissioner advised.

Deputy Mayor Bruce Chester wanted to confirm that 21 designated permit parking spaces were not always being used, and Commissioner Jackson commented that a lot of the 7th Street apartments’ residents might have another residence, including some in another state, or they could take a train to and from their Garden City address.

“I think people are sometimes there, and sometimes they aren’t but we’ve counted and we seem to have adequate spots available. Right now it appears like we can handle some more permitted cars,” Jackson said, adding that it will depend on what the demand is among the Hampshire House residents.

Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan commented that when the parking permits for 7N parking were offered for free to Hilton Hall residents some might have taken a parking permit but never used it, or did not use the parking spaces very often. She believes this expanded permit parking access to 7N will be viable with the current amount of designated parking spaces, and she agrees with the outline Jackson provided for revisiting the situation if a need for more spaces became apparent.

Trustee Bruce Torino commented that what is being offered could be better described “as not a parking permit, but a hunting permit for a space” in Lot 7N.

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12-step program. Get a life; do an act of kindness; pray for the country, or for the world; adopt a homeless pet; make a charitable contribution or two; tudor a child in need. But please! -- enough is enough. Monomania is a psychological condition, not an aspect of healthy town life.

Anthony Parks

Time for transparency

To the Editor:

The time for transparency by the Mayor and Board of Trustee on her or their plans for the future of St. Paul’s is NOW. However, I fear transparency has not been forthcoming. The Mayor has stated that on October 21, 2023 she intends a vote is to be held on the future of St. Paul’s. However, the unanswered question is what are the residents going to vote on? In the Mayor’s column of July 28, 2023 the lead in sentence, attributed to residents states, “How much will it cost?”. While that is a valid question, and I believe the residents should be provided ALL THE INFORMATION on ALL THE OPTIONS that is not the case as we do not know what IT IS. The Mayor that controls the agenda and what information is provided to the residents. Since becoming Mayor on April 3, 2023 she has never held a public meeting to present to the residents on WHAT “IT” IS.

While the Mayor appointed members to the Village Planning Commission, no report, documentation nor information has been provided to the Trustees or residents on what would be tangible, financial or intangible impact to the Village on the options for St. Paul’s. Nor has any other Village committee provided any such information on that topic. In her article she stated the “The Finance and Audit Committee” is working on the various financing options. However, that statement is misleading since neither the Mayor nor others have opined on WHAT “IT” IS or what this newly formed committee is seeking to “price out”. As a member of the Finance committee there have been no meetings, nor documents provided to me or basis articulated on what IT IS that is being evaluated. Consider what questions each resident had when they looked into buying a house and all the intangibles that were part of this process.

Other actions taken by the Mayor

show a bias and lack of transparency toward the fate of St. Paul’s. As Board Trustee and liaison to Garden City Public Library I was never informed of the intended sojourn by Mr. Macleod into St. Paul’s nor of any discussions of removing the Tiffany windows for placement into the library. Was my not being advised an oversight or intentional? Since Mr. Macleod would not have permission to enter St. Paul’s without the Mayor’s assent his entry into the building does give credence to the belief that he is an advocate of demolition and is working towards that objective. I requested the Mayor provide the Trustees and residents with copies or all documents, records, reports and photographs concerning Mr. Macleod’s visit, investigation, inspection and evaluation of St. Paul’s and the Tiffany windows. No response has been received by me, nor is there any posting on the Village website of the information sought. Concerning documentation the Village has received but not provided to the residents the June 14, 2023 Westerman report. Without explanation that report has never been released to the public. I have no answer to the question - “why not?”. If the Westerman report is to be used in some form to evaluate the options for St. Paul’s I contend the residents are entitled to all the information available. The Mayor’s has raised the same argument concerning the lack of information provided by SANDS CASINO, so why not release the report.

The Mayor needs to provide the residents with all information available or explanation why it does not exist. I specifically asked the Mayor, concerning the options for St. Paul’s and has any group or individual(s) advised the Mayor they are in favor of demolition. If so, did the Mayor or the village receive any plans, documents, reports or financial data for that option? That question remains unanswered. Accordingly, I can only conclude no information has ever been made available to the Finance Committed, Trustees or residents from persons in favor of demolition to evaluate? Same question was asked of the Mayor, concerning the option of façadism. Has any group or individual(s) advised the Mayor they are in favor of façadism. Based on social media posts Mr. Macleod has “postulated” about this option and erection of a

sports facility behind it. However, other than keyboard commentary from Mr. Macleod, to my knowledge neither the Mayor nor the Village have received any plans, documents, reports or financial data for that option? If it exists, why was this information never made available for the Trustees or residents to evaluate façadism and erecting a sports facility? If the Village has never been presented with documents and/ or report supporting Demolition of Façadism from individual or groups in favor of those option what does the Mayor contend is the “IT” that is being evaluate and basis for validly developing any cost or financing options?

In August 2022, then Trustee Flanagan sought to disband the Mayor’s Committee on St. Paul’s. That effort failed, however on April 3, 2023 one of the Mayors first actions after sworn in as Mayor was to dissolve the prior Mayor’s St. Paul’s committee. While she had the right to disregard, extinguish and cast aside all the work done by that committee, who are your neighbors, experts in this field, and collectively spent thousands of hours to benefit the Village I do not believe this unilateral action was the Village’s best interests. The disbanding of the St. Paul’s Committee did not advance the options or answer the questions on what to do with St. Paul’s. As a political consolation the Mayor stated she would put together a committee of experts, in order to resolve and move forward the issue of Saint Paul’s to a vote. As a member of the Board of Trustees I was neither advised, nor informed or provided with any information concerning the identity or any members of that “committee”. Nor have I been provided with any documentation, reports or information on meetings held by that “committee”. Yet now the Mayor wants to rush a vote in October without providing the residents the information needed to make an intelligent decision

The determination on what to do with St. Paul’ has many different facets beyond the dollars and cents on whatever the Mayor believes “IT IS” that is being “priced out”. There are the intangibles that have not been addressed. What effect will any of these option have on the home values in the Village or those homes in close proximity to Saint Paul’s? What environmental impact will each decision have on the fields, or

roadways? Will demolition or façadism cause the playing fields to be unusable for a months or years? How many trucks will be needed and what route will be used to transport the debris from the site on the village’s roadways? What of Gov. Hochul’s plan for low income housing should St. Paul’s be demolished and lie fallow?

St. Paul’s is part of core character of the Village and its heritage. For more than 150 years Stewart’s the resident have benefitted from his plan for Garden City. We have an obligation to continue this legacy so as to be enjoyed by future generations. Mere reflection on the dollars and sense without consideration on the intangible should not be the basis for the Mayor and Board of Trustees signing the DNR for St. Paul’s. When the fire occurred at the NotreDame Cathedral in Paris there was no consideration of it being demolished and made into a park or soccer stadium.

At the upcoming August 17, 2023 Board of Trustee meeting I urge each resident to give their full attention and input on what they believe is the proper protocol for determining the future of the village and determination of St. Paul’s. Every person should insist there is a full and transparent discussion by the Board of Trustees, as well as presentation to the residents, who will then be able to give their full input and observations before voting.

To achieve the goal of an open and transparent exchange of information on the future of St. Paul’s I propose the following process. All individuals or groups in favor of FACADISM, DEMOLITION and ADAPTIVE REUSE provide to the Village, in writing, their submission concerning all aspects of the use of St. Paul’s by October 20, 2023. That information is then posted on the Village’s website. On or about the second week in November presentations be made to the Village residents by those individuals or groups in favor of FACADISM, DEMOLITION and ADAPTIVE REUSE. In the last week in November the Board of Trustees is to provide to the resident the proposed ballot on the options for St. Paul’s. Lastly, in the second week in December the vote is to be conducted.

Bruce A. Torino, Esq. Village Trustee

Board approves funds to upgrade 9/11 Memorial

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engagement of Woodbury-based consultants D & B Engineers and Architects, to perform a limited sewer study of the areas surrounding Franklin Avenue and Eleventh Street. The total approved for the study is $9,000.

Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi advised the board that this was appearing on the July meeting agenda because the new Nassau County Family Court building and facility is close to one year away from opening. The property was formerly the Nassau County Department of Social Services building and it used to have about 1,000 people in it per day, Suozzi shared.

“According to the Nassau County Attorney’s Office the family court estimates to have between 800 and 850 people in there, but the difference between the old use for the building and the new use is that they used to inject sewage into our main at 300 gallons per minute. They have redesigned their injection and retention to now inject 450 gallons per minute. Sewers are generally designed for peak periods which can

usually be about 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on weekday mornings so our new Water & Sewer Superintendent Stanley Carey brought this to our attention,” he said.

The village staff including Superintendent of Building Giuseppe Giovanniello, Administrator Suozzi and Superintendent Carey discussed the issue and the village directed a letter to Nassau County asking for a third party engineer to be involved and have a study of the impacts, including the hydraulics of the sewer, performed.

The evaluation of sewer system input will be coordinated with the county. Administrator Suozzi informed the board that this insight helped the Village of Garden City identify a blind spot in building and construction applications, which could provide needed metrics for public works and other infrastructure along the northern stretch of Franklin Avenue.

“Right now we will be seeing the former Sears and Lord & Taylor buildings coming back online with tenants, and the Sears building had about 15 to 18 toilets – but it will have about 90

toilets now. The reworking of these buildings is intensifying their use, from a public infrastructure standpoint. The limited sewer study (for the Franklin and Eleventh Street vicinity) will help us with the planning and review of infrastructure in that area, where the sewage travels south on Cherry Valley Avenue. It will make us aware of our own restrictions so these buildings can be advised if they are changing uses and outfitting substantially, we can mitigate that by including designing a retention system or injecting (to sewers) at offhours,” Suozzi said.

Because of this evaluation of sewers the village’s Building Department will amend its application process. Administrator Suozzi has directed Superintendent Giovanniello to take a necessary step.

“Upon the intake of any applications other than for single-family homes, they will need to go through a verification process for both water availability and sewer availability. Even if the building would have the same use as before, we should affirmatively check the box to

denote no change/no impact – or we would have it studied, and have the people impacting us contribute to any infrastructure needs,” he told the board.

Administrator Suozzi added that he asked the Building Department and Village Attorney Gary Fishberg to check if the village would need to make any related legislative changes for the process he outlined.

Temporary Speed Humps Approved

Also on July 20 the board approved funds to purchase an additional set of temporary speed humps. The vendor for the temporary speed humps is Traffic Logix Corporation of Spring Valley, New York.

The new traffic safety equipment allows the Village of Garden City to test a traffic calming measure for multiple village streets and roads concurrently. Trustee Charles Kelly inquired about the time frame for receipt of the new temporary speed humps, and Superintendent Borroni was optimistic that they could arrive in roughly another month to six weeks.

Water main project change preserves trees

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compliance. The hydrant was not in the original project plans,” he reported.

During his report on other village projects, Administrator Ralph Suozzi was asked about the timeline of the water main project for Clinton Road and Stewart Avenue. He noted that the timetables for the municipal water infrastructure replacements can vary and said his estimate for the residential, East section water main project would have been nine months for completion but flooding issues compounded the work in that area.

Regarding the Clinton Road and Stewart Avenue water main project, the trustees approved the engagement for H2M Architects + Engineers, for a cost of $71,000 to handle construction administration, bidding and inspection services. Funds for the project come from the village’s capital budget, and of the four proposals for work Garden City received H2M was recommended as they submitted the lowest responsible quote.

Administrator Suozzi spoke about the eastern section’s water supply through the mains, and he noted that the new 555 Stewart Avenue condos will be getting water from a different main but the developer will be paying for replacement of the main in front of their property line. H2M produced a “water availability letter” to encourage the developer of 555 Stewart Avenue to pay for the portion of water main along

Stewart adjacent to the property.

“What’s important about this project is twofold. East of Clinton Road the water supply is restricted by an old main, which is between six and eight inches, and we will be installing a 12-inch water main there. It will help with the water supply and more fire protection. The 555 Stewart contribution will be subsidizing that portion of the project. The other portion will be a four-inch main going down Clinton Road, south to Nassau BOCES campus. You can see that if we needed a larger supply of water due to a well’s failure, or fire support, the four-inch main is a bottleneck but the 12-inch water main will go under the LIRR tracks to service Commercial Avenue,” Suozzi explained.

The work on the Clinton Road and Stewart Avenue water main is expected to take place during night and overnight hours.

Other projects funded

On July 20 the Board also approved a change order of $13,975, submitted by Tierney & Courtney Overhead Door Sales Co. Inc., to supply and install a roll-up door on the salt shed as part of the Public Works Garage Door replacement project. The contractor noted this will be a chain-hoist, exterior mounted roll-up vinyl door, measuring 15 feet 2 inches wide by 13 feet, nine inches high.

Borroni said this new door is required to meet compliance with the Nassau County Department of Health

regulations. New doors and dock equipment supplied by Tierney & Courtney carry a one-year warranty.

Both change order costs were noted to be covered by capital budget funds.

The Board continued with reviews of change orders for items involving the DPW Yard’s Central Garage as well as the Parks Garage. At the July 20 meeting, approval was granted for $14,543.38 to be transferred from the budget account for the Public Works Garage Door replacement project, into the DPW Yard Roof replacement project fund in order to cover change orders submitted to the village by Commack-based contractor M.D.B. Construction Corp.

The Board approved the funds’ transfer plus the following change orders which totaled $21,149.92: $12,600.84 to install 420 linear feet (LF) of pressure-treated blocking to the parapet walls at the Parks Garage Roof to increase the height of the flashing and for installation of the metal coping; $3,076.62 to install 30LF of copper flashing to the Yard’s barrel roof on the northeast side; another for $1,710.08 to install 20LF copper flashing to the chimney at the Parks Garage and south wall coping wall east and west sides, and a change order of $1,069.76 to install 30LF of aluminum drip edge to the barrel roof on the northeast side near the adjoining flat roof.

A change order for $2,692.62 will cover M.D.B. ‘s demolition and removal of 30 linear feet of a masonry wall to the

Parks Garage at the southwest side of the roof to combine one main roof area.

Superintendent Borroni commented that the change orders presented and later approved by the Board are for various items that were identified and need to be completed during the DPW Yard roof construction. He shared that previously Change order No. 1 submitted by the contractor, for $80,000, was not approved.

In other news Village Attorney Gary Fishberg updated the trustees on the approval they voted months ago, extending the license agreement for 1300 Franklin Avenue for the building to maintain its signature portico (which has NYU Langone signage).

“An agreement was prepared and sent to the owners of the building but there was a small glitch as one of the conditions of the agreement requires a $50,000 deposit be placed with the village in the event that the portico has to be removed. This was basically an insurance that the village would receive the funds, but nobody could recall whether that money had been deposited earlier. The owners were reluctant to submit another deposit and finally we wrote a letter to them, that if they did not submit the deposit and sign the agreement that I would recommend to the board that the portico be removed. They have indicated that they will make the deposit and Village Finance should be getting it shortly,” he said.

Spartans 8U baseball team makes the playoffs

The Spartans 8U baseball team, led by head coach Danny Hook, and assistant coaches, Lou D’Alessio, Sean McDermott and JP Livingston, made the playoffs in their first year playing together. Playing the top seeded, and undefeated Bulldogs followed by the second place Bombers, the team needed a win or a tie in their last two games. The team started slowly against an older and more experienced Bulldogs team. The team was down 5-0 going into the home half of the fourth inning and was struggling to get any sort of offensive push. However, the resilient Spartans, as they have done several times this year, battled back. Teddy Delaney got the team started in the fourth scoring with a single and scored a run on Jake Serafino’s bases loaded walk to close the gap to 5-1.

The Spartans offense came alive in the fifth. It was up to the bottom of the lineup going into the fifth inning to get the Spartans going. Preston Blanco, Jack Livingston, scored on walks while Jackson Weber and Timmy Wagner scored on Mikey Hook's single with the bases loaded to tie the game at 5 and send the home team into a frenzy. The drama, however, wasn’t over.

Hook came on to keep the game tied at 5. With one on and one out, one of the Bulldogs top hitters stepped to the plate and ripped a ball past the Spartans outfielders. Anthony Boccia ran it down and made a perfect relay throw to Johnny Watts who made a perfect throw to shortstop David McDermott who then turned and fired a perfect throw to catcher Jack Livingston who caught the ball and tagged the runner out trying to score, keeping the game tied and sending the players into yet another frenzy. The game ended in a 5-5 tie sending the Spartans to the playoffs and breaking the Bulldogs winning streak at 8 games. While Sunday’s game didn’t end the way the Spartans had hoped, they once again battled, twice coming from behind to take the lead. Johnny Watts was once again strong as a middle inning reliever for the Spartans. Luke Mooney, George Davidson, Carter D’Alessio, Preston Blanco, Jack Livingston and Anthony Boccia all drove in runs for the Spartans. The team has showed toughness and grit all season, including coming back from being ten runs down to win. The Spartans will play Saturday at 1 p.m. at Walker Field in Hicksville.

Mikey

Carter D’Alessio gets ready for the pitch.

Mikey Hook, David McDermott, Luke Mooney, George Davidson and Teddy Delany run off field after walk off win.

Preston Blanco, Jack Livingston, Timmy Wagner, Anthony Boccia, Jake Serafino and Jonny Watts celebrate a big win.

The playoff bound 2023 GC Spartans led by coaches Lou D’Allesio, Sean McDermott, JP Livingston and Danny Hook.

Jackson Weber tries to frame a pitch on the outside corner.

Recreation and Parks’ Dance Conservatory Schedule for 2023–24

The Garden City’s Department of Recreation and Parks’ Dance Conservatory Program is pleased to announce the schedule of classes for its upcoming 2023–2024 season! Director Felicia Lovaglio, along with the rest of her staff, are excited to start off another fantastic year. The Dance Conservatory offers classes to Garden City residents aged 3½ years through adult which are non-performance based. Age is determined by the start date of the desired class. The schedule and fees for this year’s youth classes are as follows (all classes are 55 minutes long unless otherwise noted):

Please note: This is the schedule of classes only. Registration will be announced on our website at www.gardencityrecreation.org and in the paper shortly after school begins. No registrations will be taken at this time.

Monday

• 4:00: Ballet/Jazz (K–1)

• 5:00: Contemporary/Jazz (2nd–3rd Grades)

• 6:00: Ballet (4th–5th Grades)

• 7:00: Jazz (6th Grade and Up)

Tuesday

• 12:15: Creative Combo (3.5–5 Years Old)

• 4:00: Ballet/Hip Hop (K–1)

• 5:00: Jazz/Hip Hop (4th & 5th Grades)* (new time)

• 6:00: Jazz/Hip Hop (6th and Up)* (new time)

• 8:00: Adult Dance Combo

Wednesday

• 10:15: Creative Combo (3.5–5 Years Old)

• 4:00: Ballet/Tap (K–1)

• 5:00: Ballet/Tap (2nd & 3rd Grades)

• 6:00: Tap (4th & 5th Grades)

• 7:00: Lyrical (6th Grade and Up)

Thursday

• 12:15: Creative Combo (3.5-5 Years Old)

• 4:00: Ballet/Tap (K–1)

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• 5:00: Ballet (2nd & 3rd Grades)

• 6:00: Jazz (4th & 5th Grades)

• 7:00: Jazz (6th Grade and Up)

Friday

• 4:00: Ballet/Hip Hop (K–1)

• 5:00: Ballet/Hip Hop (2nd & 3rd Grades)

• 6:00: Lyrical (4th & 5th Grades)

• 7:00: Ballet (6th Grade and Up)

Saturday

• 10:00: Ballet/Hip Hop (K–1)

• 11:00: Creative Combo (3.5–5 Years Old)

• 2:00: Tap for (6th Grade and Up)

• 3:00: High School Jazz

Children’s Shows in the Parks

Recreation and Parks has scheduled the following shows for children in our neighborhood parks:

• Monday, August 7, at 6:30 p.m. – Magic by Amore at Nassau Haven

• Tuesday, August 15, at 6 p.m.“Jungle Jam” Puppet Show at Hemlock Park

All performances are free. Please bring chairs or blankets to sit and enjoy! Raindates will be scheduled if the weather is less than perfect.

Garden City Recreation and Parks

2023 Summer Gazebo Concerts

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

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

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

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

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!!!

One week of camp is left for this program:

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

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

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

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

GC Recreation & Parks Presents Mad Science Summer Camp

Mad Science of Long Island is a company who provides a wonderful learning experience in a camp setting. Residents of the Village of Garden City entering grades 1–5 are encouraged to attend. The topics and details for each camp are

Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

FOR ALL WEEKS:

Where: St. Paul’s Center

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

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

Weekly topics are:

August 7–11

Topic: BOTS Lab ($30 additional fee during the first day of class)

Explore the world of robotics in the hands on class! Campers take home awesome daily science projects and will complete a robot that they will take home at the end of the camp!

August 21–25

Topic: Crazy Chemworks for Entering Grades 2–5

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

Imagine Arts Academy Summer Camp

For Children Entering Grades 1–5

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

Crayola® Artblazers

(August 14–18)

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

The fee for each week will be $ 350, checks only made payable to LI

NY State champions visit GC Summer Swim Team

The Garden City Summer Swim Team has been having a tremendous 2023 season! Practicing every weekday morning for the past month and a half, the swimmers' hard work is paying off. With impressive wins over talented teams such as Long Beach, Manorhaven, and Great Neck, the team has secured an undefeated 5-0 regular season. The coaches couldn't be more proud of the efforts and achievements of every swimmer.

Leading up to their final dual meet last week against Lynbrook, the swimmers had a special surprise at morning practice. On Wednesday the 2023 New York State Boys 200 Freestyle Relay Federation Champions from Chaminade High School visited the GC Swim Team to talk about their swimming experiences and run a clinic for the swimmers. Brian Kern (GC resident and

former summer swim team member), Lucas Silva, Kieran Duffy, and Stephen McDonald finished first in the state in the 200 Free Relay and also set a new Chaminade record this past school year with a time of 1:24.26. Our swimmers were excited to have had the opportunity to work with these talented athletes, all four of whom began their own swimming careers on summer teams and will be swimming at their respective colleges in the fall.

Garden City looks to conclude its successful season with a strong performance at the Division 1 Championship Meet. Good luck, and Go GC!

For more information on the summer swim team program at the Garden City Pool, please visit our website www.gardencityswimming. com.

Brian Kern in the water practicing some freestyle drills with the 9–10 age group.

Learning how to drop time with proper walls!

A visit from Chaminade’s 2023 State Champions: Stephen McDonald, Lucas Silva, Kieran Duffy, and GC resident and former summer swim team member Brian Kern.

Getting ready to participate in the clinic!

Paige Kohner breaks summer swim record

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Paige and Coach Andrew pose for a quick photo after Paige's record-breaking swim!

On Thursday, July 27, Paige Kohner of the Garden City Swim Team broke the Nassau Municipal Swim Conference 9-10 Girls 50 Yard Butterfly record with a time of 32.55. Paige crushed the previous record (33.13 set by Long Beach in 2013) with a personal best time in the event. Her coaches and teammates are

incredibly proud of this well-deserved accomplishment! Congratulations, Paige!

For more information on the summer swim team program at the Garden City Pool, please visit our website, www.gardencityswimming.com.

Field hockey clinics coming soon

Save the date!

Garden City Varsity Field Hockey will be hosting clinics starting in September. Learn from Long Island

Sports Events

Champions ‘21, NYS Finalists ‘22 and ‘23 during five Sunday afternoons. Details to be finalized and coming soon. Insurance is included.

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There’s Something for Everyone at The Wyndham

New to market, 1-bedroom 1-bath Condo. entry foyer leads to a spacious living room with balcony access. The primary bedroom features a large closet, two additional closets, and an en suite spa bath.

This 2-bedroom, 2.5 bath Condo opens to a foyer with powder room and in unit laundry. The living room and dining room lead out to a balcony with stunning views of the gardens and pond!

New to maket, 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath at the Wyndham East. This private corner unit offers pleanty of natural light, with a spacious living room and dining room. The patio overlooks property and park.

Beautiful 3-bedroom 3-bath Condo in Wyndham East. Spacious rooms with views of landscape in every window. Living room and dining room lead out to a beautiful patio. Eat-in kitchen has been remodeled with modern finishings and appliances.

The Wyndham Condominium is set on over 12 acres in the charming village of Garden City, known for its stately private homes, lovely gardens, tree-lined streets, elegant shops, diverse restaurants, and a distinguished five-star hotel. At The Wyndham, you’ll enjoy a luxury lifestyle without compromise and without the maintenance. Coming home to The Wyndham is a special pleasure.

Patricia Dickson

Real

Estate Salesperson

Garden City Office

516.248.6655 ext.2212, c.516.280.0976

patriciadickson@danielgale.com

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Linda Mulrooney Real Estate Salesperson

Garden City Office 516.248.6655 ext.2232, c.516.581.2260

lindamulrooney@danielgale.com

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Wyndham East . Unit #320. MLS# 3494237. $925,000.

Wyndham East . Unit #305. MLS# 3494076. $849,000.

Wyndham West . Unit #412. MLS# 3478503. $698,000.

Wyndham East . Unit #M33. MLS# 3491207. $1,499,000.

Sparkling and Spectacular At The Wyndham

This desirable 3-bedroom, 3-full bath residence underwent a major renovation. The front door opens to a grand entry foyer with a deep hall closet. The living room and dining room combination with gorgeous hardwood floors offers plenty of space for relaxing or entertaining and leads onto the south-facing balcony. The open-concept kitchen is equipped with quartz counter tops and an island that seats four. Top-quality stainless-steel appliances, a large floor-to-ceiling pantry closet, and washer/dryer are conveniently located in this area. There is a desk in the bay window that can suit any need. The primary bedroom has beautiful western views, amazing closets and an updated en suite bath. A second full-sized primary bedroom with an en suite bath is on the opposite end of the unit with closet space. Another bedroom with 2 large closets utilizes a full hall bath across from it. This unit has a deeded parking space that is included with the sale of the Condo. If the buyer needs an additional valet parking space to rent, it can be arranged. Included in the sale is a lower-level locked storage area for the owner’s use and all of Wyndham’s Amenities including an indoor pool, clubhouse, and gym. This Condo has been designed and well-maintained by the present owners for carefree living. MLS# 3495141 | $1,850,000.

Mary Opulente Krener, CBR Associate Real Estate Broker Garden

City Office

516.248.6655 ext.2222, c.917.518.7205

marykrener@danielgale.com

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111 Cherry Valley Avenue, Unit 422, Garden City NY

Ann Collins

Galvin

Rene Blair Alyson Bremer Christine Cudahy Manager

Patricia Costello Gregory Abruzzo Matthew Minardi