The Garden City News (8/9/24) by Litmor Publishing

County legislature approves casino, despite protest

BOT approves Library carpet project

BY RIKKI MASSAND

At the Thursday, July 25 meeting, the Garden City Board of Trustees faced a rare contested vote on a capital project. The proposed project for new carpeting at the Garden City Public Library was in the balance with a split vote (four in favor, two opposed, and two trustees absent). Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan broke the tie, approving the project.

The Board allocated $66,049 from the village’s Contingent account into the capital projects’ budget for the fiscal year 20242025. This sum includes $30,000 expected to be reimbursed from a grant through New York State Assemblyman Ed Ra’s office. The Library Board requested an additional $36,049, which the Village allocated for the carpeting project.

BY RIKKI MASSAND

On Monday, August 5, the front steps of Nassau County’s Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building were packed with residents and local officials protesting the proposed Las Vegas Sands casino for the former Nassau Coliseum site in Uniondale.

Residents raised concerns about the unprecedented 42-year lease for the site and the social impacts of the gambling industry, including potential decreases in property values and quality of life. Garden City Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan spoke to CBS 2 New York, highlighting issues such as traffic, crime, and pollution. She urged the County Legislature to thoroughly review the project and seek community input.

Despite the protest, the Nassau County Legislature voted in favor of the 42-year lease for Las Vegas Sands. The legislature also declared itself the lead agency for an environmental review of the project under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), a process that could take up to eight months. The project still requires New York State licensing for casino operations, an uncertain

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$100K increase approved for road paving project

BY RIKKI MASSAND

At its meeting on Thursday, July 25, the Garden City Board of Trustees approved a $100,000 change order for contractor Pratt Bros. of Bay Shore. This change is for milling and paving the water main trench on Clinton Road. Previously, the Board authorized funding for the Clinton Road Water Main Replacement project through a $3.3 million bond resolution.

Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi explained that the project’s cost rose from an initial estimate of $50,000 to $161,049 due to higher than anticipated carpet-

Additionally, the Board approved a transfer of $45,000 from the Library Teen Room renovation project account to the Library Carpeting capital project account due to the increased project scope.

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The milling and paving on Clinton Road will extend from Meadow Street to Commercial Avenue in the village’s eastern section. On May 9, the trustees awarded the bid for the water main replacement project to Bancker Construction Corp. of Islip, with a bid of $2,888,305. Bancker will handle the section from Old Country Road to Osborne Road, while Pratt Bros. will manage the milling and paving.

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Garden City Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan spoke against the proposed Las Vegas Sands Casino project during a rally in front of the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building. Photo by Rikki Massand

History Will Remember

Say NO to the Casino Civic Association issued the statement below, following Monday’s shameful 18-1 vote to relinquish control of the HUB to a predatory gambling company for the next four decades:

The County Legislature tonight cemented its role as willing accomplice to the vast gaslighting effort underway by predatory gambling company Las Vegas Sands (LVS) and County Executive Bruce Blakeman to spin the specious argument that giving LVS a ‘site control and operating lease’ for forty-two years has nothing to do with a casino. It has absolutely everything to do with Sands’ insidious, relentless effort to use our community as unwitting host to the second-largest casino in

the country.

The HUB lease the Legislature approved just now is the textbook definition of segmentation according to New York State environmental review laws. This sham of a lease should not have been passed until a full assessment of environmental, economic, and social impact could be conducted. LVS clearly has a plan for the land and the environmental review should NOT be segmented. Last fall the New York State Supreme Court told Nassau County to start the casino lease process over again due to their failure to follow the law. They played fast-and-loose with the rules once and we believe they’re doing it again.

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Clarifications from Trustee Muldoon

To the Editor:

I would like to clarify exactly where I stand in regard to the Library and Toll Lodge in reply to George Evans letter in last week’s paper. Our residents can also go and watch the last Trustee board meeting on July 25 th. I discussed both in detail and explained why I did not support additional funds at this time for the library.

Library Clarification: I support, respect and understand how important the library is to our residents and village. The board has funded many projects at the library over the last three years that were badly needed, in my opinion, for the sum of millions of dollars over that time frame.

The reason I did not support the request for additional funds for new carpet was because it was well over the original budget and could be done in two stages to keep them in budget which I felt was the right thing to do. They could have done the first floor area and both stairs this year and completed second floor next year.

I went to meet the Library Board at the Library first hand to see the project: I made it very clear that I agreed that the work needs to be done but could be done in two stages. The Library is a very important part of our community and I will support it moving forward but want to emphasize staying in budget is very important also.

Toll Lodge Clarification: In response to Mr Evan’s letter to editor on August 2nd. The monies approved at the board meeting for the renovation of the historical Toll Lodge at the end of Seventh Street are for the renovation of the exterior body of the building, new flooring on the interior of the building, painting both exterior and interior. This is what’s included in the bid to restore this historical Toll Lodge.

We cannot continue to have buildings in our village left derelict and ignored for years. We cannot allow the historical gems in our village to fall down

around us do nothing about it. Garden City as a village has an amazing history and we as a village should preserve and cherish it for the new generations to come.

I want to thank all the residents in the village for all their support over the first four months of my term as trustee. We are making great progress all over town addressing many issues including getting Seventh Street back to its beautiful self. New great restuarants are opening all over town.

It’s a work in progress for sure and we are working an numerous fronts to improve the village for all to enjoy both now and the future. Our new board is fantastic and are all working hard to make Garden City a better place to live both now and in the future.

We are far from perfect but are determined to to do the best job we can for the residents of our village. Any resident who would like to reach out to me with any concerns or questions please do so anytime. I love to chat with people as most people know by now, LOL. I will do all I can to help our residents and the village as a whole.

God Bless the residents of our village and the amazing country we are all blessed to love in the USA.

Vinny Muldoon, Trustee, Village of Garden City

Enlightening letter

To the Editor:

I want to thank Don McLeod for his enlightening letter to the editor in the July 26 edition. The amount of disinformation promulgated by the preservation crowd is astounding. I recall getting a pamphlet on my windshield that stated, among other absurdities, property values would decline if St Paul’s was demolished. So Garden City would be a less attractive destination without a fenced off, abandoned building? I don’t think so.

Don touched on probably the most important aspect of this debate, the cost. Once that is honestly stated I

County legislature approves casino, despite protest

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Opposition to the casino has been formally expressed by the Sierra Club’s Long Island group, Hofstra University, Kellenberg Memorial High School, and the Village of Garden City.

Mayor Carter Flanagan said during Monday’s press conference, “Garden City is a community so close to the proposed project and along with our Village Board, I am speaking out – the Village of Garden City is unequivocally and adamantly opposed to this mega casino project. We don’t want more crime, more DWI fatalities, more addiction, pollution and traffic on Long Island.”

The mayor told those at the rally that a Las Vegas Sands’ official had voiced the opinion that they do not expect tourists to come to the casino in Nassau County.

“That is something this group (Say No) had suspected all along but he shared that with us. He also mentioned that LVS really liked the area’s demographics – I think this should really give everyone something to think about,” Mayor Carter Flanagan said.

She added that the Village of Garden City urges the County Legislature to “do better than this!”

“In each of the last two village elections every candidate in our commu-

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nity was in opposition to the casino proposal. Garden City’s feelings are strong and growing to oppose this and we will continue to show up and speak up against this very terrible idea,” the mayor noted.

Monica Kiely, leader of the ‘Say NO to the Casino’ group, introduced lifelong Garden City resident Patrick Dowden at the rally. Dowden argued that the projected $1 billion influx from the casino would come from locals, harming those who can least afford it.

“Nassau County will not listen to a word we say – I had a meeting with the Legislators before they voted the last time, and I talked about the $1 billion influx projected. I said that billion dollars is actually a bad thing because that will be coming from right here and from those who can least afford it. It’s not like James Bond is going to fly in on a helicopter to gamble and stay at a casino in Uniondale. The people losing the money are the locals and it will go right into the (Sands’) pockets. Sands is basically corrupt and is spending money to buy this! I do not thank our County Legislature, this is unacceptable and it should not happen!” he said.

Uniondale community activist Pearl Jacobs called the casino proposal a form of “environmental racism” that would disproportionately affect Black

and Latino communities near the site. She highlighted high asthma rates in these communities and the potential for increased environmental triggers from the casino.

said that local asthma rates in communities like Hempstead (69.1%) and Uniondale (36.4%) are at levels of high concern, while the Nassau County

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Rev. John Livingston to preach at Garden City Community Church

BY MELVA VICTORINO

We often hear, “You can't go back home again,” adopted from the title of a1940 Thomas Wolfe novel. The saying is meant to infer that if one tries to return to a place from one’s past it won’t be the same as it was. There is truth in this, however home is not a place that remains the same in the passing of the years, nor one is the same person. The Garden City Community Church (GCCC) has changed in more than 90 years since its founding by generations seeking a safe place to worship and raise a family. It is not the same place that Rev. John and Judi Livingston left some 37 years ago when they answered a calling at the United Church of Rowayton in Connecticut.

Rev. John Livingston and his wife Judi will find GCCC different than the church they served 37 years ago. Nevertheless, there are folks who remember them with such fondness and memories who speak of them as if it was only yesterday when they were with GCCC. Janet Volz Martens could still hear the lovely voice of Judi singing in the choir. Doug Nelson shared how he enjoyed watching the Christmas trees at the Christmas Tree sale which John and Judi initiated. GCCC still carries on as part of a wonderful tradition. Karin Melkonian remembers well the many

activities she participated in including the annual Christmas Tree sale, the 30-hour fast, UCC youth retreats, Adopta-Grandparent program, etc. Karin reinforced how Rev. John and Judi graced GCCC with their beautiful voices both in the choir and through fundraising events. Judi led the church’s robust Confirmation program and high school youth group. John and Judi will

find GCCC always their home. They are still in contact with many of the confirmation students who were part of their program. They had two of their three children while serving at GCCC and made some long-lasting friendships.

Rev. John will be preaching at the GCCC on Sunday, August 11, while Rev. Arlen Vernava is on vacation. He was born and raised in Queens N.Y. He attended Saints Paul’s school here in Garden City and then CW Post College and Long Island University with a BA Degree in Music. This was where he met his wife, Judi. John received a Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary. He served as Associate Pastor here at the GCCC in December 1981-June 1986. John served along with Pastors Ralph Ahlberg and Jim Adelmann. John was called to be The Pastor of The United Church of Rowayton, Ct. in 1986. John served on the Fairfield West Association Committee Church and Ministry. He retired from the United Church of Rowayton in June 2022 after faithfully serving this church for 37 years. He and his wife Judi have been married for 45 years and now live in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport Ct. They are proud of their family (four children and four grandchildren): their daughter, Kelly (Naturopathic PhysicianFairfield) daughter, Samantha (Teacher-

The Children’s School, Stamford) and son-in-law, Julien; their son, Michael (College Football Coach at University of Massachusetts) and daughter-in-law, Melissa. Judi and John spend as much time as possible with their four grandchildren: Luca (9); Everly (9); Vivienne (2 1/2) and Scarlett (2 months).

As GCCC undergoes through the transition in its life, John will preach from two scripture passages: the Gospel according to Matthew 9:9 and Paul’s letter to the Colossians 3: 7-12. As an admonition to his family, John’s sermon entitled, “Encouragement” will remind GCCC the path to loving each other starts with being kind to one another.

All are invited to worship with GCCC in its air conditioned sanctuary and meet in the parlor for fellowship time to meet and greet one another.

The Garden City Community Church is part of the United Church of Christ. It is an Open and Affirming congregation that welcomes people of all ages, races, gender identities, and sexual orientations to participate in the life of our community. It is located at 245 Stewart Avenue between Whitehall Blvd. and Kensington Road. For more information, email churchoffice@thegccc. org or call (516) 746-1700. You may also visit our website, www.theGCCC.org.

Rev. John, Judi Livingston and their four grandchildren

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All Invited to Breakfast with Rotary

Next Tuesday: Speaker Tells How to Maintain Balance, Good Health

Everyone interested in maintaining balance and good health is invited to join Mineola-Garden City Rotary for a breakfast meeting next Tuesday, August 13, 8 a.m. at the Carle Place Diner, 151 Old Country Road, Carle Place (corner of Glen Cove Road). There is no set breakfast fee. You will pay for your own breakfast — whether it’s bagel and coffee or full-fledged breakfast.

Rotary will be delighted to welcome as guest breakfast speaker Marjorie Paganelli, coordinator of Community Outreach at NYU Langone HospitalLong Island. Ms. Paganelli collaborates with community organizations and outside agencies to increase public awareness and promote health education as well as evidence-based fall prevention programs.

Marjorie Paganelli is a certified tai chi instructor and a Master Trainer of the Matter of Balance program where she teaches older adults on how to increase their strength, flexibility, improve their balance and overall health, both on site and in the community.

Currently training to be a facilitator of two more balance programs that are geared towards older adults, Marjorie will be rolling them out in the beginning of 2025. In addition, she will be present at various health and street fairs in the Mineola and Williston Park areas in September. She also teaches a balance and strength class at the Yes We Can Center in Westbury open to residents living in the Town of North Hempstead.

To introduce an at home Garden City event, next Tuesday, Marjorie will speak about Falls Prevention Awareness Day to be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., at 1300 Franklin Avenue, Suite ML5, Garden City, NY. Falls Prevention Day is recognized nationwide in order to educate people and older adults on the best way to stay safe and prevent falls.

Marjorie’s event will consist of five NYU Langone physicians that will have presentations on various topics related to falls prevention. Additionally, there will be five different vendors on

Marjorie A. Paganelli, coordinator, Community Outreach, NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island, guest speaker, next Tuesday, August 13.

hand to answer questions. “It is both a fun and educational day,” Marjorie stresses. While Fall Prevention Day is free of charge, space is limited so registration is required. To register, call 516-663-4782.

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

If you’d like to attend Rotary’s breakfast on August 13 to learn more from Marjorie Paganelli about her programs as well as Falls Prevention Day, to reserve, please email editor@gardencitynews.com.

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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.

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Garden City Real Estate Market Information

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RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN GARDEN CITY

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Date: 07/25/2024

Sold price: $900,000

3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half baths

Architectural Style: Split level

Property size: .21 acres

Annual taxes: $21,186

MLS number: 3531249

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think the decision will become obvious. Lastly, I commend all past and present administrations who strive to make Garden City a terrific place to live. However, after 30 years of surveys, opinion polls, and engineering studies, without a tangible result of any kind, the writing is on the wall as far as I’m concerned.

Tim Deignan

Rinse and repeat?

To the Editor:

Haven’t we seen this movie before?

As set forth in last week’s GCN, p.19, the Village ad now seeks a flock of volunteers, apparently composed only of residents (to make sure bias and preconceived opinions and conclusions are represented in the group?) in the three specific areas, construction, architecture, engineering) where independence and accountability must be paramount. Where are the assurances that those selected will be “open minded” - to use Trustee Finneran’s words, and ready, willing and able to devote the time necessary to devote to the task?

Where is the skin in the game - are these volunteers willing to put their liability insurance on the line to back up their opinions? Will the volunteers

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sign a pledge to be impartial, to publish their work on the Village website and acknowledge their work product belongs to the Village? Will they pledge they will not directly or indirectly profit from their work as volunteers? Will the architectural drawings done by the Mayor Veneziale Committee (which, although Village property, have never been turned over to the Village) now magically resurface?

Why haven’t Trustees Finneran and Harrington, both formerly associated with of the former Committee St Paul’s made efforts to get colleagues Mr. Alessi to return the drawings and Mr. Mc Donough to provide use data? Surely they would have been eager to provide the documentation if it existed unless it did not support their claims?).

Does this formation of the Advisory Board Committee portend that no independent project manager, owner rep, or engineering and architectural firms will ever be retained, leaving management of the project to volunteers and Trustees lacking the training, requisite education and experience to tackle a large, complex “commercial” project. Face it, any full renovation preservation project will cost tens of millions, could be $125 million? Maybe more? Such will be a challenge for even big capable, profes-

sional companies to undertake.

The late great Chancellor Otto von Bismarck made 2 pertinent observations: 1.“ What we learn from history is that we don’t learn from history” -( look at the failures of the Mayor Veneziale Committee- the many (38) but run, controlled by a few); 2.“ the wise man learns from the mistakes of others.”

As presently envisioned, will the new volunteer group be simply a penny wise pound foolish exercise endangering the credibility of whatever this Board comes up with to present to residents at the end of the day or will it be an objec-

tive collection of professionals dedicated to present real facts and opinions with their reputations at stake? If the latter then such could provide a basis for true retained, paid professionals to further proceed. If not, the current initiative, already burdened by a “stacked against demolition”, disputed, unfair, unfathomable, non- binding poll, will plunge residents further down the road of discord, dissension and despair about ever reasonably solving what to do with the St. Paul’s recreation complex and the ruined building within it.

S. G. Gorray

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County legislature approves casino, despite protest

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overall average is 14%. She said the potential for another environmental trigger at the casino site and more traffic coming to central Nassau County “is alarming.”

East Meadow resident Liz McCoy criticized the Sands’ plan, citing declining patronage at other casinos due to the rise of online gambling. She urged the Town of Hempstead to change zoning and land use laws for the Nassau Hub to prevent a 24/7 casino that would exacerbate traffic and stress on community resources.

“I want to compare online sports gambling vs. a brick-and-mortar casino being located here. According to an

April 2024 article in NJ.com the figures released by a state regulatory agency – the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement – show that casinos were less profitable in 2023 than in years past. Meanwhile online gambling grew 22% year-over-year and sports betting went up 38.9%. Recently some casino executives commented that they believe online gambling is hurting the revenues of established brick and mortar casinos….Online sports betting collected $1.5 billion dollars in just over three years. The state lottery collects $2 billion. In conclusion, going forward online sports gambling will supersede the brick and mortar casino establishments. Nassau County does not need a brick and mortar casino,” she said.

McCoy concluded by sounding an alarm on what ‘Say NO’ advocates are still fighting for: they implore the Town of Hempstead to change the zoning and land use laws for the Nassau Hub.

“We do not want a 24/7 casino bringing us traffic jams and gridlock to our already congested surrounding areas. We do not want to place added stress on our communities’ resources and emergency services, and compromise Long Island’s aquifers and air quality,” she commented.

Steve Rolston of the Sierra Club spoke about the environmental pressures the casino would place on local aquifers and waste disposal systems. He called for an independent environmental review of the Las Vegas Sands

proposal to ensure responsible growth on Long Island.

“We have experienced 16 consecutive months of the hottest temperatures ever recorded and the potential for a casino development to be in operation 24/7 would heat up the already-overheated Nassau Hub. The Sierra Club agrees with a growing number of residents all over Nassau County, as well as the State Supreme Court (2023 decision) that the process should slow down to allow for an independent environmental review of the Las Vegas Sands proposal. The Sierra Club supports the efforts to preserve the balance of nature and responsible growth on Long Island,” he said.

Board of Trustees approves Library carpet project

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ing prices. Suozzi detailed the funding sources, including the anticipated grant from Assemblyman Ra and the village’s contribution of $36,049.

Garden City Public Library Director Marianne Malagon addressed the board about the shortfall. She emphasized the need to complete the project comprehensively rather than delaying parts of it.

“I realized the initial estimate would have been better if it was all-inclusive. I started out by looking at the stark gray line down the middle of the carpet, and if you stand at the top of the stairs you can also see it on the stairs, on the second floor and over in the library administration area. I have heard it said by members of the Board of Trustees that projects should be completed with full thought – doing it the right way the first time, completely and fully to really get the right impression across. I think doing the whole project is the better way to go,” Malagon said.

She acknowledged how generous the Board of Trustees has been in supporting Library capital projects, and said she will appreciate the carpeting project funding if it is allocated.

Mayor Flanagan praised Director Malagon’s dedication and noted the library’s significant improvements.

“We are all aware of the beautiful renovation when you walk in, evident on the right side of the library (the newly-styled children’s room). Then you turn to the left and the carpet is dated,” the mayor said.

She also recognized the members of the Library Board of Trustees for their hard work, as they were in the audience for the village board meeting.

Trustees Vinny Muldoon and Michele Harrington argued for scaling back the project to stay within budget. Muldoon suggested completing the first floor and staircases now and delaying the second floor to the next fiscal year.

“I met with the majority of our Village Board at the library earlier today and all appears great – they are doing a great job there, the exterior and outside grounds look great with the planters and flowers. We walked around GCPL and had a great chat and the concept falls under my purview in my (builder/contractor/remodeling) profession. My thought is for the library to stay within budget for this particular scenario as you already have the $50,000 and will have another $45,000 for a total of $95,000. In my view, the plan should be doing just the first floor and staircases now – let’s do those and do a beautiful job, and then leave the second floor carpeting for next fiscal year. That would allow you (GCPL) to stay on-budget and still have a great long-term plan for waiting a year and then doing the second floor. This was my view and opinion based on seeing the premises today,” Muldoon explained.

Trustee Harrington, who serves on the Village Budget & Finance Committee, supported Muldoon’s proposal, citing concerns about the library’s spending.

“I too am of the mindset that we can do half of it and leave the second floor to be done next year, with next year’s budget. The library has had a lot of expenses whether that’s on the legal side or on the reworking and projects we’ve done at GCPL. I think that part of it should wait,” she said.

Library Board Chair J. Randolph Colahan responded that the Library Board diligently monitors its budget, with legal expenses being the only area of overuse.

Trustee Bruce Torino, the liaison to the Library Board, argued for completing the project in one go to avoid resident dissatisfaction. He noted the village’s $36,049 contribution as relatively minor compared to other expenses.

“I don’t believe that the delay in doing the job so that we leave half the current carpeting in place is the proper

way to do the job. What I will see, as the trustee designated to the library, is everyone coming in saying ‘why is the village doing half the job?’ As the residents come into the library, I wouldn’t see anyone commenting that ‘the trustees are doing a great job’ because we’re doing half the job and push down the expense to next year, which we know we need to do. Accordingly, I believe the project is for the betterment of the library, and we should complete the job once and stage it correctly once. That will be better than having it all staggered because I don’t know what the budget will look like next year,” Torino explained.

Trustee Judy Courtney supported the full carpeting project but emphasized that the library should stay within its budget for the remainder of the fiscal year.

“I am more in line with Trustee Torino and his statements. This does feel like what he said would happen with our residents entering the library –downstairs the carpet is old and parts of GCPL need renovations. This is a really good project that needs to get done. I truly appreciate the grant from NYS Assemblyman Ra, and I am sure the library is doing all it can to get more of that funding. It would make a big difference to us from a budgetary perspective and it would also give you some flexibility to do some things we maybe had not thought of before,” Trustee Courtney commented.

She added that in six more months there should not be another request by

GCPL to allocate more village funding for the Teen Room renovation project, as the $45,000 funds were being transferred from that account for the carpeting to move ahead.

Deputy Mayor Bruce Chester reiterated support for the project while acknowledging concerns about the library’s budget management.

“GCPL should try to keep the expenses within its realm. As Trustee Courtney mentioned the Teen Room, let’s get this carpeting work done and get finished and go from there. It is a look that we probably need to do,” he said.

Library Board Chairman Colahan added that an additional $10,000 from Assemblyman Ra would reduce the village’s net contribution to $26,049.46. He highlighted that the library carpet, last updated in 2003, had seen heavy use over 21 years.

“We get about 110,000 sets of feet inside GCPL every year so that 21-year-period accounts for about 2 million sets of feet that have used the carpet since 2003. We will also join several notable libraries which have replaced their carpets recently including Rockville Centre, Syosset, Shelter Rock – all comparable libraries and we can join their initiatives,” he said.

Before the vote, Mayor Flanagan expressed her support for the project. The Board’s roll-call vote resulted in a 4-4 tie, with absences counting as “no” votes. Mayor Flanagan’s tie-breaking vote approved the project by a 5-4 margin.

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Just Sold

Carteret Place

This iconic home in the Central Section of Garden City had been on and off the market for the last 2 decades. The sellers recently contacted Stephen and Laura Baymack from Compass to list the property for sale. After a successful marketing campaign, the sellers received several offers and ultimately accepted an offer from buyers represented by their Compass colleague Danielle Nero.

We congratulate the sellers and buyers and wish them much happiness in the future!

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Garden City PTA News

Join/Renew Your PTA Membership Today!

As you’re running through your Back-to-School checklist, don’t forget to join the Garden City PTA for the 2024–25 school year. Joining is easy! Visit https://gcpta.memberhub.com and choose Individual membership, Family membership, GC Pride, or Maroon and Gray Platinum membership. One membership covers all of your children in all seven schools through June 2025. Join by October 1 for a chance to win an Amazon gift card!

One District, One Book

Dr. Sinha’s first book club discussion on “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt took place on Tues 8/6. It was well attended by staff and parents and a great discussion was had by all. If you haven't already, pick up your copy and join us for the next two discussions scheduled for 10/15 and 12/10.

Primary School Chalk the Walk, 8/29

Help us give all our Primary school students an extra special welcome on the first day of school! Join us on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2:45 p.m., at Locust, Hemlock and Homestead schools to decorate the walkways surrounding the buildings. Please bring your own chalk. Everyone is welcome!

K–5 Class Parents: Lottery Open Until 8/28

The K–5 Class Parent lottery application for 2024–25 is now open on our website at gardencitypta.org/class-parent-application. Parents selected for each class will be contacted just before the start of the new school year with more details on getting started. Renew your membership, enter the lottery & good luck!

Save the Date: Homecoming 9/21!!

The PTA and District have incredible

plans for Homecoming 2024 — but we need your support! We are looking for volunteers NOW to help make Spirit Week and Homecoming 2024 an unforgettable community event. Contact spiritday@gardencitypta.org if you would like to help!

Backpack Drive: 8/12–8/17

Drop off your new or gently used backpacks in the collection bin at the front doors of the Garden City Public Library between 8/12–8/17 during library hours.

Volunteers Wanted

The School Supplies Committee is looking for a chair/co-chair. Please email president@gardencitypta.org if interested!

The Reflections Committee is looking for new members. Please contact Reflections@gardencitypta. org. This year’s theme is “Accepting Imperfection.”

The Communications Committee is looking for a social savvy volunteer to be our social media director! Please reach out to communications@gardencitypta.org if you think this could be the job for you!

Annual Sponsorship Applications Now Available!

Email sponsorships@gardencitypta. org.

Let’s Connect @GardenCityPTA

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Weather permitting, call 516-572-0200 for up-to-date information.

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Garden City PEO Chapter awards scholarship

Prisha Agarwal, a senior at Herricks High School, was awarded the NYS Janet Griswold Scholarship for $750 from P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) Chapter X of Garden City.

Prisha is an outstanding student and a hard-working daughter, tutor and intern. She is a confident young woman and active in her community. Math and Business are her main areas of study, and she has held several leadership positions during her high school years.

Prisha says that “Math is the language of business” and she sees the world through math.

Prisha will attend Cornell University this fall and will study in the Applied Economics and Management school. Chapter X has been a part of the Garden City Community since 1938. P.E.O. helps women with their educational goals through scholarships, loans and grants. For more information about P.E.O. go to peointernational.org.

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Last call for the 2,000 randomly selected households to submit the important Recreation Survey by August 18th! We have reached the goal of 400 responses and thank those of you that completed it during these busy summer months. If you received a survey and would still like to participate, we ask that you submit your response by Sunday, August 18th. If you have misplaced your survey, you can still participate online by using the following link - https:// www.surveymonkey.com/r/GCRec. Your address will validate that you were one of the randomly selected households. Your responses are important and will help inform future decisions about our recreation and cultural offerings, as well as capital expenditures.

Sanitation Worker Honored

The man who saved Roxi, a Bullmastiff tied to a pole on the side of the Southern State Parkway is Garden City’s own Ray Quinones, a 29-year employee of our Sanitation Department! Ray witnessed the dog on the side of the parkway while on his way to work shortly before 5:30 a.m. He pulled over and immediately called 911. State Troopers soon arrived and ensured Roxi was transported to a local shelter. The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter has since confirmed Roxi was indeed adopted into a loving family. We applaud Ray for his selfless and heroic acts of kindness!

Public hearing:

I hope you enjoyed the new village newsletter “Inside Garden City” that arrived in mailboxes the last week in July. It is part of a plan I have been working on since joining the Board of Trustees to improve Village communications with residents. Thank you to Carisa Giardino and Trustee Judy Courtney for their help and to the Village Department heads who provided updates.

Perhaps the newsletter helped you sign up for Village Notifications, or it reminded you of how you can help the Village compile the mandated lead service line inventory. I hope you enjoyed the piece on our outstanding volunteer Fire Chief, the many capital improvements underway in our Village, and some highlights on new businesses opening in town.

I would love to hear what you would like to see in the next edition of Inside Garden City!

Lifeguards, pool attendants needed

The Garden City Pool is hiring attendants and lifeguards for the end of the summer! Our college staff members are heading off to school soon, so attendants and lifeguards are needed for the end of the Pool season. Lifeguards must have a valid Nassau County certification and a CPR certification taken after 09/02/2023 and provided by an approved NYS provider. If interested in a position, please contact the Pool office at 516-465-4074.

Solar energy systems

There will be a public hearing regarding a Local Law to amend Chapter 200, Article VII, Section 20045.3 of the Village code regarding Supplementary Use Regulations for Solar Energy Systems. on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall and via Zoom. Changing technology is really the impetus for updating the code. I thank the Architectural Design Review Board and Village Counsel Gary Fishberg for their work on this.

Happening in Garden City

Saturday, August 10th

5:00 p.m. Wacky Inflatable Night at the Pool for members and guests. Nominal fee for guests.

Monday, August 12th

1:30 p.m. Movie Matinée: Richard Jewell at the Library

4:00 p.m. Teen Crafternoon: DIY Bird Feeders at the Library. Must register.

6:15 p.m. Magic of Amore at Hemlock Park

7:30 p.m. Library Board of Trustees meeting at the Library Tuesday, August 13th

4:00 p.m. Tweens and Teens Yarn Group at the Library. Must register. Thursday, August 15th

11:00 a.m. Adult BINGO at the Library. Must register.

7:15 p.m. Gazebo Concert: Prime Time Country Band playing the best country hits

7:30 p.m. Board of Trustees meeting at Village Hall and via Zoom.

Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan

Lost and found

A vehicle reported stolen from a parking garage on July 31st was deemed to be misplaced after Garden City Police located it at a nearby location.

Suspended registration

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

Unregistered operation

On July 31sta a Lefferts Road motorist was charged with unregistered operation and passing a stop sign.

False alarms

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to two false fire alarms on July 31st. One was set in error and the other activated by burnt food.

DWI suspended license

On July 31st a County Seat Drive motorist was charged with driving with a DWI-related suspended license and seven additional suspensions.

Elevator rescue

Police, sirefighters and medics responded to a report of two people stuck inside a Franklin Avenue elevator on July 31st. Firefighters safely removed two occupants who were treated by medics for dizziness. One victim was transported to a hospital for further treatment.

Garbage truck fire

On July 31st the GCPD and GCFD responded to Supreme Court Drive for a working private garbage truck fire. The fire began in the dump area of the truck. Garden City Sanitation also responded and safely removed the burnt debris from the scene.

Dog left in hot car

On August 1stGarden City Police arrested a subject on Court House Drive for allegedly leaving a dog unattended inside a vehicle in extreme heat conditions, causing it to become distressed and overheated. He was charged with confinement of animals in a vehicle in extreme temperatures.

Arrest for leaving scene

Detectives arrested a motorist for allegedly leaving the scene of an Old Country Road auto accident and unlicensed operation on August 1st.

Alarm errors

GCFD and GCFD responded to two alarm errors on August 1st. One was a residence for a carbon monoxide alarm set in error. The other was a fire alarm activated by burnt food.

Excessive speed

A Rockaway Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a sus pended license and excessive speed on August 1st.

Open door alarm

On August 1st Garden City Police responded to a resi dence for an alarm, found an open door, and inspected the premises. All appeared to be in order.

Suspended license

A Clinton Road motor ist was charged with driving with a suspended license and additional traffic violations on August 1st.

Don’t panic

Garden City Police responded to a business on August 1st for a panic alarm and determined it was set in error.

Suspended license

A Cathedral Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and uninsured operation on August 1st.

Teen girl charged

On August 2nd a 15-year-old girl was arrested after allegedly punching and scratching a Garden City detective who was attempting to prevent her from attacking three other youths. She was charged with Assault of a Police Officer and subsequently released to a parent.

Open warrant

On August 2nd Garden City Police arrested a woman at Garden City Police Headquarters for an open Hempstead Village Traffic Warrant.

No registration, insurance

A Stewart Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration and uninsured operation on August 2nd.

Alarm malfunction

GCFD and GCPD responded to a residential alarm on August 2nd. They determined the cause to be a system malfunction.

Unlicensed operation

On August 2nd a Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with unlicensed operation and excessive speed.

Uninsured operation

A Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration and uninsured opera-

tion on August 2nd.

Suspended license

On August 2nd a Wyatt Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and passing a stop sign.

Arrest for vehicle theft, larceny

On August 3rd Garden City

Detectives arrested a 37-year-old male for allegedly stealing a vehicle in Queens, committing an attempted burglary and larceny on New Hyde Park Road, a larceny on Franklin Avenue, and a larceny and criminal mischief in Greenvale.

Lights out

Garden City Police responded to two traffic light outages apparently caused by inclement weather on August 3rd.

Suspended registration

A Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended

registration and defective headlights on August 3rd.

Burnt food

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a residence on August 3rd for a fire alarm that was activated by burnt food.

Unsafe turn

A 9th Street motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration and unsafe turn on August 3rd.

Set in error

Garden City Police responded to a residence on August 3rd for a panic alarm but determined it was set in error.

If a tree falls

Garden City Police removed fallen tree limbs from the roadway on 11th Street on August 3rd.

Item taken from vehicle

On August 4th an item was reported stolen from a vehicle parked on Roxbury Road.

Truck troubles

A truck driver was charged with

Photos from the Village Archives

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

First Fire House

The first fire house in the Village was built in 1913 on the south side of Seventh St about where Wayne’s Pharmacy and Edible Arrangements are today. At a later point the arched front was modified with two doors to accommodate more fire engines. The upstairs was used as Village Hall until the stables building to its east was converted for that purpose in 1927. The building was demolished in 1954 after the new Village Hall with integral fire house was built on Stewart Ave. Archives identifier: psf01

$100K increase approved for road paving project

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The village plans to coordinate its work with Nassau County’s resurfacing project on Clinton Road to reduce the overall restoration cost, according to Garden City Superintendent of Public Works John Borroni.

At the July 25th Board meeting, Borroni explained that the village water main project is currently “based-tograde,” meaning it is flush and level. The Nassau County Department of Public Works requires Garden City to perform the final restoration of the road patches due to the water main construction.

“Bancker Construction will be out there working on behalf of National Grid, and they estimated completion in another two and a half weeks. Once Bancker has finished their work we (the village) will have Pratt Bros. get out there right away, to do the milling and paving for the trench on our portion of the water main project. That would then be followed by Bancker’s sepa-

rate milling and paving work,” Borroni explained.

The Board also approved the DPW’s request for professional services from water consultants H2M Architects + Engineers of Melville, at an approximate cost of $33,600. H2M will add a new scope of work to reduce the frequency of municipal water sampling.

For several years, H2M has provided sampling engineering reports to the Nassau County Health Department.

Borroni said, “These water samples are a huge expense to the village and we are requesting that the frequency be reduced after years of tests that show non-detect results. Additionally this proposal will cover assistance with troubleshooting any AOP system problems.”

Trustee Vinny Muldoon asked Borroni why the reduced sampling plan was on the July 25 agenda and its impact on the village. Borroni said that according to Water & Sewer Superintendent

President Biden and the Supreme Court

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

A few thoughts on the current state of the Presidential race. This is written just as Kamala Harris is naming Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice presidential running mate. More on Governor Walz next week, but the immediate reaction is that he is a fairly standard choice who may help the ticket marginally in the Midwest.

You have to say that Ms. Harris has improved her position in the race since Joe Biden announced on July 21 that he was withdrawing as Democratic nominee. Basically, Ms. Harris has drawn even, or even slightly ahead, with Donald Trump, both in head to head polling and in polls including minor candidates. As a caveat, these national polls are of the popular vote and do not factor in the electoral college. Also, for what it’s worth, Mr. Trump retains a slight lead in most betting markets.

Most couples would yearn to have a honeymoon as warm and lengthy as the one enjoyed by Ms. Harris in the media.

She has been transformed in the press from a low profile vice president with a poor approval rating and a reputation for word salads into a vibrant, even transformational, mational leader. Obvious questions, like how much knowledge Ms. Harris had concerning Mr. Biden’s apparrent mental decline, have been ignored. Her performance as a person charged by Mr. Biden with significant responsibility for immigration has been minimized. Amazingly, Ms. Harris had not agreed to a single one on one media interview since Mr. Biden made his announcement

With almost no press scrutiny, or indeed explanations, to the public, Ms. Harris has walked back, through announcements by spokespersons, numerous previous position on key issues taken in the recent past -- for example, support of the Green New Deal (including a federal job guarantee), eliminating fracking, mandatory gun buybacks, reducing police funding, lessening immigration and customs enforcement.

None of this is to say that Donald Trump and his running mate, J.D. Vance, have run a particularly effective campaign since the Republican convention ended on July 18. Mr. Vance has been badgered by a com-

ment he made a few years ago concerning the dominance of childless women who own cats. In fairness, however, it is probable that every candidate has made one dumb statement or another in his or her past.

Mr. Trump, however, has made a number of unforced errors. He made the reasonable decision to appear before a number of black women journalists, which he hoped would demonstrate his willingness to engage with individuals and groups not predisposed to his candidacy. However, after some hostile initial questions, he decided to question Ms. Harris’s racial identity. There was absolutely nothing to be gained by this inquiry, and it clearly could be seen as offensive. Then, at an otherwise successful rally in Georgia, he decided to go after the state’s popular Republican governor, Brian Kemp, for lack of support of his claims that the 2020 election was fraudulent. Georgia is a swing state, and Mr. Trump needs a united Republican party there.

But, to be clear, Mr. Trump is still in a strong position to win this race, at least if he can (not always easy for him) run a somewhat more disciplined race. At some point the Harris honeymoon will be over, and Ms. Harris will have to answer at least some difficult questions, and also will have to go through a debate or two in which many important issues will be framed. Mr. Trump will also run some very pointed advertisements spotlighting Ms. Harris’s past positions.

But most basically, Mr. Trump still seems to be at an advantage relating to the fundamental question of the campaign -- whether Americans believe their lives have been better under the Biden-Harris administration to the extent that another four years are warranted. Most Americans believe that the country is going in the wrong direction, both in general and in on issues like inflation, immigration and general quality of life. If the campaign vibes and momentum in the media currently favor the new Harris-Walz ticket, Democrats have the difficult task of convincing voters, that despite the last four years, a continuation of their policies will improve most people’s lives.

Getting married?

FOR SENIORS fyi

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

Lunch and Learn

Friday, September 20, 12:00–1:30

Two presentations: Staying Safe in the Home, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, and Staying Safe from a Legal Perspective, presented by Futterman, Lanza and Pasculli, LLP. Space is limited, RSVP to Sharyn at (631) 979-4300 or email her at somara@trustedattorneys.com.

Trip to the Nassau County Museum of Art

Friday, October 18

Trip to the Nassau County Museum of Art “Seeing Red- Renoir to Warhol” exhibit and lunch at Mim’s Restaurant, Friday, October 18, museum fee $20(check made payable to the Nassau County Museum of Art), lunch fee: $40.00 cash, paid at time of registration. Register at the Senior Center by 10/11.

Chi Kung

Andrea Albergo is back at the Senior Center to teach chikung, exercise and meditation. This 8-week session will take place at 1:00 on Thursdays begin-

ning September 26. Cost: $60.00, pay at the Recreation Office or see Felicia at the Senior Center. Make checks payable to the “Inc. Village of Garden City”.

Chess 4 Community

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

Beginner Mah-Jongg Lessons

Beginner mah-jongg lessons with Chris Levchuck, Tuesdays beginning September 10 at the Senior Center, $100 for 8 weeks. Pay at the Recreation Office or see Felicia at the Senior Center. Make checks payable to “Inc. Village of Garden City”.

Trip to Radio City Music Hall for Christmas Spectacular

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

Blood drive to be held at Garden City Public Library

New York Blood Center recently announced a blood and platelet emergency. The Garden City Public Library will be holding a blood drive on Wednesday, August 21, 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. How can you help? Register to donate. Every registered donor will benefit in three ways!

• Every registered donor will receive a $10 gift card of their choice (electronically fulfilled).

• Tap into saving lives! Every registered donor will receive a voucher to redeem a free beverage at a local participating venue. Learn more at nybc.org/pint.

• Give blood — save lives — feel good. Each donation can help to save up to three lives. Every 2 seconds someone needs blood – cancer patients, accident victims and many others need red blood cells, platelets and plasma every day, including weekends and holidays.

Appointments are strongly preferred, walk-ins are welcomed only if capacity permits. To schedule an appointment, please visit the Garden City Public Library website at www. gardencitypl.org, you can scan the QR code below with your phone and type in Garden City, click on the link below or you can also call 1-800-933BLOOD to schedule an appointment or for any medical questions concerning blood donations. https://donate.nybc.org/donor/ schedules/drive_schedule/316640

News from the Garden City Public Library

Monday Movies

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

8/12: “Richard Jewell” (2019), 129 mins.

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

Summer Programs

Summer Reading Club for Adults!

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

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

Each time you read a book, we ask that you fill out a review card (provided in your bag). Return it to the Reference Desk for a chance to win a prize. The more you read, the better chance you have to win a prize. If you are taking a trip this summer, be sure to send us a postcard! This postcard will also count towards a chance to win a prize. Send postcards to: Garden City Public Library, 60 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY 11530: Attention: Adult Reference Department. Please be sure to include your name. At the end of the summer, we will select postcards and review cards randomly and award prizes!

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

Summer Programs Crafts & Games Programs for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

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

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

Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org).

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

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

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

Adult Bingo

Thursday, August 15, from 11 a.m.– 12 p.m. in the Small Meeting Room

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

Registration required on Eventkeeper at www.gardencitypl. org

Chess4Community: Play & Learn!

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

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

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

Fall

Grow Bags with Chris Buchman

Friday, August 30, at 11 a.m.–12 noon in the Large Meeting Room

Join Chris Buchman to learn easy gardening tips and tricks with grow bags- part 2 from the summer program. This is a hands-on demonstration and you will be receiving your own grow bag and a plant to bring home.

Registration is required online

via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org) or call the Reference Desk at (516)742-8405 x5236.

Program is funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library Museum Pass Information Print From Home for Some Passes!

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

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

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

The following Library Museum Pass rules remain in effect.

• Museum passes are available only to Garden City Public Library cardholders in good standing who have signed the Museum Pass User

Agreement. Museum passes may be reserved in advance and must be checked out by an adult (18 years and older) family member.

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

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

Library Board to meet

There will be a Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on Monday, August 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the large meeting room on the lower level.

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

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

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

Garden City Public Library Recording Policy, Section IV:

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

Tweens and

Teens

End of Summer Ice Cream and Pizza Party

On Wednesday, August 14, at 7 p.m., the Garden City Public Library Tweens and Teens Department will be hosting an End of Summer Ice Cream and Pizza Party! This is a party for any tween or teen entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who signed-up for the Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club and completed one book review by Wednesday, August 14. You must have read one book between June 10 and August 14 and submitted at least one book review in order to attend. The raffle prizes for the Summer Reading Club will also be drawn at the end of the party, although the winners do not have to be present to win. If you want to attend, make sure to sign-up for the Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club by August 14, read a book this summer beginning from June 10, and then submit a book review by August 14! This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

“Adventure Begins at Your Library”

Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club: Register Now!

Registration is underway for the Tweens and Teens “Adventure Begins at Your Library” Summer Reading Club! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 only. Tweens and teens can register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Registrants can pick up their Summer Reading Club bags in the Tweens and Teens Room while supplies last. Once you sign up, you can submitraffle entries for each book you read at the Library or online through our website (www.gardencitypl.org). Tweens and teens who submit one raffle entry will have a chance to win one of this year’s

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

• Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine

• $50 Amazon Gift Card

• Seventh Street Gift Card Lunch

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

• Seventh Street Gift Card Dessert

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

• Airpods

• $50 Sephora Gift Card

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

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

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

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

Bookmarks for Community Service

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

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

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

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

Bookmarks should be returned no later than Friday, August 30. Registrants will be asked to pick up their bookmarks at the Library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return 10 completed

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

Teen

Crafternoon:

DIY Bird Feeders

Paint your own bird feeders using acrylic paint during Teen Crafternoon: DIY Bird Feeders. Teens will paint a wooden bird feeder and will also receive bird seed for their feeder to take home with them. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 only and will be held Monday, August 12, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and began Tuesday, August 6, . online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).

Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card! This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens Yarn Group

Tweens and Teens in Grades 4–12 can learn how to knit or crochet during our Tweens and Teens Yarn Group that will be held on Tuesday, August 13, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and began Tuesday, August 6, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Participants will be able to take home knitting needles or crochet hooks to continue working on their projects, but must return the knitting needles or crochet hooks they are using by Friday, August 23. Tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 who know how to knit or crochet can volunteer at this program!

Please contact Laura Giunta at laurag@ gardencitypl.org if you are interested in volunteering. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card! This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Ornaments for Community Service

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

Registration begins Tuesday, August 13, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper

(www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Completed ornaments must be returned by Thursday, August 22, to the Library. Registrants will be asked to pick up their ornaments at the Library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return three decorated ornaments in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive two hours for every three ornaments they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens

Dungeons and Dragons

Join us for Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons and learn how to play the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons by participating in one of our monthly Dungeons and Dragons Meet-Ups! Beginners are welcome! Each meet-up will feature a new self-contained, one-shot adventure and players will be assigned premade characters to play. Please register via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this program. The August session will be held Thursday, August 15, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and began Tuesday, August 6, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2024 who attend this program will be entered into a special raffle to win a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card! This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens

Best Books Committee 2024

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

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

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driving with a suspended license and driving on Clinton Road during prohibited hours on August 4th.

Traffic offenses

On August 4th two Clinton Road motorists were charged with driving with suspended registrations and additional traffic offenses.

Tree limb down

Officers safeguarded Stewart Avenue for a large fallen tree limb on August 4th. It was removed by the Parks Department.

Fire alarm error

GCFD and GCPD responded to a residence for a fire alarm on August 4th. They determined it was set in error.

Suspicious person

On August 5th Garden City Police investigated a report of a suspicious person on the property of a Pine Street residence, which resulted in the arrest of a 33-year-old male for two counts of criminal trespass.

Unregistered auto

On August 5th a 2nd Street motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license, unregistered auto, and tinted windows.

Lock damaged

A door lock on a vehicle parked on 2nd Street was found damaged on August 5th.

Suspended registration

A Stewart Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration and uninsured auto on August 5th.

Identity theft

On August 5th a victim reported that their identity was stolen and used to open unauthorized debit and credit card accounts.

Truck ticketed

A truck driver was charged with driving with a suspended license and driving on Clinton Road during prohibited hours on August 5th.

Weed Express

Garden City Police responded to FedEx on August 5th to investigate a report of a package containing marijuana.

Unregistered auto

On August 5th a Washington Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration and unregistered auto.

False alarms

The GCFD and GCPD responded to two locations on August 5th for false alarms and a third location for a fire alarm activated by burnt food.

Another fallen limb

On August 5th Garden City Police safeguarded a fallen tree limb on Westbury Road.

Building fire

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a Garden City Plaza office building and extinguished a basement fire on August 6th. One firefighter suffered a knee injury during the incident. The fire was apparently caused by an electrical issue in an elevator shaft, which caused a hydraulic fluid leak. The Fire Marshal and the DEC responded to the scene. The building was closed for safety and clean-up purposes.

Junior license, excessive speed

On August 6th a Stewart Avenue motorist was charged with excessive speed, tailgating, and violation of a restricted junior license.

Scofflaw impounded

A vehicle was impounded from Parking Field #5 on August 6th due to being a Garden City Village Court Scofflaw for unpaid tickets.

Unsecured load

A Clinton Road truck driver was charged with driving with an unsecured load and multiple equipment violations on August 6th.

Construction dust

On August 6th Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to two locations for fire alarms activated by construction dust.

Storm-related incidents

Garden City Police responded to eight storm-related incidents on August 6th, including a flooding condition, two traffic light outages, a power outage, three alarms, and a fallen tree limb.

NASSAU COUNTY LEGAL NOTICE

VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK

The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on June 20, 2024, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed. The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Kelly Galanek, Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED JUNE 20, 2024, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,900,000 TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING FACILITY, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $3,900,000 AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE

The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the construction of a new Fire Department training facility, located within the Village municipal yard at the estimated maximum cost of $3,900,000. The period of usefulness is thirty (30) years. The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $3,900,000.

A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village of Garden City, Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York.

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NASSAU COUNTY BIDS

RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO:

PURCHASING DIVISION

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

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

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

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

Inc. Village of Garden City Catherine Reynolds Purchasing Agent Dated:8/9/24

NASSAU COUNTY BIDS

RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO:

PURCHASING DIVISION

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

THURSDAY, SEP 5, 2024 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following: STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE 2024

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

Inc. Village of Garden City

Catherine Reynolds Purchasing Agent

Dated:8/9/24

NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

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

NASSAU COUNTY BIDS RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO:

PURCHASING DIVISION

Inc. Village of Garden City 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, UNTIL 11:00 AM EDT THURSDAY, SEP 19, 2024 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following: FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING FACILITY Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address or you may download the bid specifications from the New York State Contract Reporter website at the following web address: https://www.nyscr.ny.gov/ contracts.cfm This bid specification will be listed under the Agency Name of: Inc. Village of Garden City Catherine Reynolds Purchasing Agent

Dated:8/9/24

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 20, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., to take action on the following matters:

1. APPEAL OF 25 LINDEN STREET LLC, for a variance from provisions contained in Section 200-52 of the Village Code, allowing for the issue of permits to maintain a previously installed A/C compressor, in the fronts of the corner dwelling known as, 25 LINDEN STREET (Map of Mineola Plaza, Block 11, lot S32, R-6 district), the granting of which would:

A. reduce the (50.0’) Linden Street front setback for accessory structures, to not less than (42.2’), and reduce the Bayberry Avenue setback of 30.0’, to not less than (27.0’)

Building Department application # 2024-15351.

*Adjourned at the July 9, 2024, Meeting.

2. APPLICATION & APPEAL OF JAMES RAGONESE in accordance with the provisions of Sections 200-45 and 200-70, and variances from sections 200-7 and 200-15 of the Village Code, to authorize the issuance of permits for installation and maintenance of a 15' x 30' in-ground swimming pool with 6’ fence, and 25 sq. ft. barbecue, in the rear yard of the premises known as 44 HUNTINGTON ROAD (Map of Country Life Development, Block B, Lot 21, R-6 district), the granting of which would:

A. exceed the allowable building area of (1,969 sq. ft. or 25%), by (339) sq. ft. (2,308 sq. ft. or 29.30%), on a 7,875 sq. ft. plot.

Building Department application # 20245-2024, Elizabeth Bibla, L.A.

3. APPEAL OF MR EDWARD F. FASULLO for a variance of provisions of Section 200-52 of the Village Code, for the maintenance of a previously installed A/C compressor on the side yard of the dwelling known as 116 HAYES STREET (Map of Shaw Gardens, Block 8, Lots 57, R-6 district) the granting of which would:

A. reduce the (10.0’) accessory plotline setback to not less than (7.5’)

Building Department application# 2024-15353.

4. APPEAL OF MR. JOHN GRANT for a variance of provisions in Section 200-52 of the Village Code, for the maintenance of a two previously installed A/C compressors in the Washington Avenue side yard, at the corner dwelling known as 61 WASHINGTON AVENUE (Map of Garden City East, Block 116, Lots 1, R-12 district) the granting of which would:

A. reduce the (60.0’) accessory front setback, to not less than (51.5’)

Building Department application # 2024-15433.

5. APPEAL OF ANDREW & ABLA GENNAWEY for a variance from the provisions of 200-15 and 200-31 of the Village Code, to allow for the issue of permits, for the erection of a 50 sq. ft. portico at the front and a 68 sq. ft. cellar entrance at the rear of the dwelling, known as 133 MEADBROOK ROAD (Map of Country Club Estates, Block 9, Lot 10, R-8 district), the granting of which would:

A. exceed the allowable building area of (1,587 sq. ft. or 25.0%), by (178) sq. ft. (1,765 sq. ft. or 27.79%) ~

B. reduce the required (30.0’) front yard setback, to not less than (25.0’) to the proposed portico, and (23.0’) to the step ~ Building Department application # 2024-15455 John Viscardi, R.A.

6. APPEAL OF BRYAN & LISA SULLIVAN for a variance from the requirements of sections 200-31, 200-46 and 200-52 of the Village code, to allow the issue of building permits to erect a 2,451 sq. ft. 2 1/2 story dwelling with 48 sq. ft. front portico, 1,216 sq. ft. basement and 249 sq. ft. 1 car attached garage with one off street parking space(while demolishing existing 2,667 sq. ft. two story split level dwelling with 1 car attached garage), at the corner premises known as 39 SOMERSET AVENUE(Map of Garden City Gables, Block 7, Lot 32, R-6 District),the granting of which would:

A. reduce the (8.0’) minimum side yard, to not less than (5.5’)

B. reduce the (30.0’) required front setback from Somerset Avenue, to not less than: 1. 21.75’ with respect to the Portico, 2. 19.75’ for the Portico’s steps ~

C. reduce the 10.0’ plotline setback for freestanding equipment, to not less than: 1. 7.5’and 7.0’ for the proposed generator, 2. 7.0’ for one A/C compressor. Building Department application # 2024-15457, John J. Viscardi, R.A.

7. APPEAL OF THOMAS & MARY ANN KLEIN for a variance from the provisions of 200-15, 200-46 and 200-52 of the Village Code, to allow for the issue of permits, for the construction of a 72 sq. ft. rear cellar entrance and the installation of one A/C compressor in the side yard; at the existing dwelling known as 34 LAUREL STREET (Map of Mineola Plaza, Block 11, Lot 153, R-6 district), the granting of which would:

A. exceed the allowable building area of (1,675 sq. ft. or 25.0%), by (288) sq. ft. (1,963 sq. ft. or 29.29%) ~

B. extend horizontally the current (17.02’) aggregate side yard, where (20.10’) is required ~

C. reduce the required (25.0’) rear yard setback, to not less than (20.51’) ~

D. reduce the (10.0’) required plot line setback for freestanding A/C equipment, to not less than (6.0’) Building Department application # 2024-15498 John Viscardi, R.A. *Area variance for 1,907 sq. ft. or 28.40%, was granted at the January 27, 2004, meeting.

8. APPLICATION & APPEAL OF JOSE GARCIA & VANESSA PISANI for the authorization to issue a permit in accordance with the procedures of 200-45, and variances from provisions in Sections 200-31.A and 200-52.I of the Village Code, so as to allow for the installation of a freestanding basketball backboard, a fountain and gate, with the maintenance of (4) previously installed driveway piers, in the Hilton Avenue front; at the corner dwelling known as 26 HILTON AVENUE(Map of Garden City Central, Block E1, Lots 146, R-20 district) the granting of which would:

A. reduce the required (62.5’) accessory setback from Hilton Avenue to not less than: 1. 28.6’ to the proposed fountain, 2. 2.83’ to the proposed gate ~

B. at the Hilton Avenue front; permit more than two driveway piers, on a street line greater than 100’ feet. in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department.

9. APPEAL OF MR ALEX KARAVOUSANOS for a variance of provisions in Section 200-52 of the Village Code, for permission to install two A/C compressors on the side yard of the dwelling known as, 112 WASHINGTON AVENUE (Map of Garden City East, Block 141, Lots 10, R-20 district) the granting of which would:

A. reduce the required accessory front setback of (80.0’), to not less than (68.0’) Building Department application # 2024-15519, Barbara Ruggiero, R.A.

10. APPEAL OF RUSSELL & MELISSA LINDEN, for a variance from section 200-52 of the Village Code, for the maintenance of (2) previously permitted a/c compressors and arbor with gate, in the front yards of the corner dwelling known as 130 CHESTER AVENUE (Map of Garden City Estates, Block 86, Lot 27, R-12 district), the granting of which would:

A. reduce the required (50.0’) accessory setback from Whitehall Boulevard, to not less than:

1. 22.14’ for the Arbor and Gate ~

2. 46.80’ for the A/C compressors ~

B. reduce the required (60.0’) accessory setback from Chester Avenue, to not less than:

1. 42.90’ for the Arbor and Gate ~

The Kordes K orner

John Ellis Kordes

PhotograPhy history

In 1910, the Garden City Company began development of the area east of Franklin Avenue with the Stewart Avenue double roadway. At the same time the Clinton Road railroad station was constructed. In the above archival photograph looking north the Clinton Road railroad station can be seen in the distance and the rear of one of the first houses in the area can be seen going up on Brook Street on the left. Note the horse pulling the wagon in the foreground as this photo dates to around 1911 or 1912 and hors-

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es were still very much in use then.

Today, the Clinton Road railroad station is a sub-station for the G.C Fire Department. The conversion occurred around 1940. The house on the left is still there on Brook Street.

2. 48.70’ for the A/C compressors.

Building Department application # 2024-15443.

11. APPEAL OF EDWARD GOYDAS for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-9, 200-31, 200-34, 200-52, 200-55 of the Village Code, so as to allow the issue of permits for the installation of a 20 sq. ft. canopy, and the removal of a primary entrance in the Old Country Road front; 82.0’ of 2.0’ and 62.0’ of 3.0’ high garden walls, 212.0’ of 3.5’ 1st and 2nd floor sun shade, and 79.4’ of 6.0’ high fencing in both fronts, and a back-up generator in the side yard; at the commercial corner known as; 222 OLD COUNTRY ROAD (Map of Garden City East, Block 161, Lot 18, CO-4 District), the granting of which would:

A. reduce the required (10.0’) front yard setback for both streets. from Old Country Road:

a. to not less than 0.0’ for garden walls,

b. to not less than 6. 4’ for the sunshades, 1.

c. to not less than 5.9’ for the canopy, 2. from Kellum Place:

a. to not less than 0.04’ for garden walls, b. to not less than 5.9’ for the sunshades,

B. reduce the required accessory setback for the proposed fence:

1. to not less than 15.4’ from: Old Country Road, where 42.6’ is required, 2. to not less than 0.0’ from: Kellum Place, where 51.2’ is required ~

C. cause a commercial generator to -

1. not be placed on a roof, and 2. be as close as 1.9’ to an adjoining plot line, where 10.0’ is required ~

D. cause a primary entrance at the rear of a commercial building, not fronting on a street.

Building Department application # 2024-15319, Rand K. Rosenbaum, P.E. End of Cases

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

DATED: August 5, 2024, Kelly Galanek, Village Clerk, Garden City, New York 11530

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

351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York 11530, (516) 465-4051, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 17, 2024

$100K increase approved for road paving project

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Stanley Carey, Garden City spends over $100,000 annually on sampling.

“By doing this it would greatly reduce the village’s costs due to reduced sampling requirements. We currently do not have the manpower to perform or supply this engineering report in-house,” Borroni said. He added that the Nassau County Department of Health receives and reviews the engineering reports.

The Board also authorized a $13,600 contract with H2M for the Clinton Road Blower (air stripper tower) project. H2M will provide additional construction administration, observation, and project closeout services. This project falls under the Garden City Water Department’s purview.

“There was additional work that needed to be performed, and the Health Department mandated additional

requirements as part of the project. During a recent upgrade the additional work on the project was required due to both Health Department requirements as well as some outdated and unusable electronic control systems, which needed upgrading,” Borroni noted.

Additionally, the Board approved

the first renewal of the bid to furnish Garden City work uniforms with vendor UniPro Uniforms of Irvington, New Jersey. Uniforms are purchased as needed and used by various village departments. The July 25 approval represents the first of three possible renewals for these materials.

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News from the Children’s Room

Summer 2024 Programming

Adventure Begins At Your Library: Art Contest

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

Adventure Begins At Your Library:

The Travelers (Grades K–5)

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

Registration continues through Monday, August 12.

Adventure Begins At Your Library:

The Little Explorers (Ages 2–5)

Registration for the Summer Read to me Club (Little Explorers) and Summer Reading Club (The Travelers) ends August 12, at 9:00 p.m.

Sign up with a Library card on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) and become A Little Explorer! Once you sign up, come to the Library and get your Summer Reading Club bag (while supplies last) filled with treats and activity sheets explaining how you can earn up to 2 prizes. Registrants can also start Monday, June 10, to drop off book review cards for each book you read, or is read to them, so they can be part of our Grand Prize Raffle. There will be one grand raffle prize for ages 2–5 (not entering kindergarten in Fall 2024). Preschool age children who submit one raffle entry will have a chance to win a raffle prize. But the more books read or are read-to, and the more review cards you submit, the better your chance of winning! All books must be at the appropriate reading level and reviewed between June 10 and August 12.

Registration continues through Monday, August 12.

Crafting with Friends

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

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

Registration is ongoing.

Crafting with Friends

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

Children entering Grades K–5 in Fall 2024 can come to the Library and make an aquarium with Mary Maguire. Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library

card is required. You must do a registration for each child you wish to attend this program.This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Library.

Registration is ongoing.

Tweens and Teen Yarn Group

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

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

Registration is ongoing.

Summer Reading Club Finale

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

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

Children 2 through age 5 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver at all times.

Preschool Readiness With A Time For Kids

Thursday, August 15, at 1:30 p.m.

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

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

Registration is ongoing.

*Due to library construction this program was rescheduled from August 7, 10:30 a.m. to August 15, 1:30 p.m.

Library Policies

Garden City Public Library Recording Policy, Section IV:

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

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

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

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

IN MEMORIAM

Diane Francis Venezia

Diane Francis Venezia passed peacefully on August 4, 2024 in her home in Garden City, at the age of 77 surrounded by her family.

Diane was born on April 27th, 1947, to Herbert and Lee Waring in Queens, where she grew up with her beloved brother Danny. She attended Martin Van Buren High School in Queens. In the summer of 1963, she met her future husband Bill, from Brooklyn at Lake George, and they were married on November 9, 1969.

Their life-long love of travel began in 1971. While pregnant with their first son, they had the opportunity to make their first overseas excursion to Europe, which would be one of many in the years to come with family and friends. Armed only with a Michelin guide and a Fiat they wandered around Europe for 11 days, often lost, visiting three countries and driving over 1500 kilometers. Their adventures together continued and, 30 years later, they found themselves again in a rental

car with a map touring four western U.S. states, culminating in the beautiful views of the Grand Canyon, which she had always wanted to see. Lost once again, an unplanned bathroom stop at an Indian reservation took them to the Colorado River deep in prohibited territory at the base of the Canyon, becoming one of their most memorable travel moments.

Diane devoted her life to her family and adored being with her children and grandchildren more than anything else. She was the quintessential class mom ever present at school and at times seemed to be there more than the teachers. Through the boys' participation in various activities, she embraced all the kids involved as if they were her own. While she was not a skier, she organized many trips for family and friends where she loved being at the lodge, sitting in the hot tub and enjoying the moments when everybody skied in and out.

She had a love of crafts, knitting, cooking and games that she shared with everyone. Sewing the costumes for Halloween or

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school plays, spending hours meticulously frying and layering her famous eggplant parmesan, making gingerbread houses from scratch with the grandchildren every Christmas, swimming in her overheated pool in South Salem for hours with them, tending to her beautiful gardens and bountiful vegetable harvest on Third Street – she was always there to bring joy to anyone around her, as well as delicious old-school Italian cooking. She gave unconditional love to all in her life and embodied her roles as daughter, sister, cousin, wife, mom, aunt, grandmother, and friend to the limit. She truly lived for others and was a giver like no other, never missing a birthday, holiday or special occasion right up until the end of her life. There was not a holiday or event too small for a Hallmark card or gift from Diane.

She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Bill, and her sons and their wives Bill & Sue and Michael & Nicole and her five beautiful grandchildren, Anna, Ava, Grace, Grant, and Ella.

If you would like to post an obituary for a loved one, simply send a short biography of them along with (if desired) their photo, details of their funeral/visitation services, and/or any donation requests to editor@gcnews.com, or call our office at 516-294-8900 to inquire.

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Mount Sinai South Nassau Recognized for Excellence in Emergency Nursing Mount Sinai

Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Emergency Department has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Emergency Nurses Association’s 2024 Lantern Award for outstanding patient care and reducing wait times, and for excellence in nurse retention, achieving a zero vacancy rate and one percent turnover rate.

The Lantern Award also recognizes nursing sta commitment to ongoing education and training and fostering an environment of learning and professional growth.

We congratulate Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Emergency Department nursing sta for their commitment to patient care, quality, safety and a healthy work environment.

Learn more at mountsinai.org/southnassau 877-SOUTH-NASSAU.

Garden City art school celebrates first annual show

Local art school Garden City Drawing Board, founded by hyperrealism artist Kate Haanraadts in 2020, held its inaugural annual art show at the Garden City Library throughout the month of July. The month-long event, showcasing nearly 40 student artworks, was a vibrant testament to the talent emerging from the local art community.

The exhibition featured a diverse array of mediums, including graphite, colored pencil, and watercolor, reflecting the varied skills of the school's students. The public was actively involved

in the event, casting votes for their favorite pieces, which added an interactive element to the art show.

The grand finale took place on July 27 with a reception and awards ceremony that highlighted three winning artists. The third-place accolade was awarded to 11-year-old James Hastings of Lynbrook for his intricate graphite drawing of a Chinese dragon. Seventeen-year-old Eva Vitale of Garden City claimed second place with her stunning colored pencil portrait of a horse. The first-place prize went to 16-year-old Ava Bianco of Garden City, whose expressive watercolor of a dog captivated the audience.

The evening also included a raffle for free art classes, with Maddie O’Brien of Garden City emerging as the lucky winner.

Kate Haanraadts, who founded Garden City Drawing Board and is a hyperrealistism artist, was thrilled with the turnout of over 100 people. Haanraadts, whose work has earned accolades and featured on the cover of Fine Art Connoisseur magazine, is known for her precision and dedication to realism.

With fall classes set to begin on September 8, Garden City Drawing Board continues to foster artistic talent in the community. Congratulations to all the participating artists for their exceptional contributions to this year’s art show!

For more information about classes and commissions, visit gardencitydrawingboard.com.

Eva Vitale of Garden City won second place with this colored pencil portraid of a horse.

Ava Bianco’s watercolor of a dog won first place.

First place winner Ava Bianco with Kate Haanraadts.

James Hastings (right) receives congratulations from Kate Haanraadts for his third place award.

Swim team brings the thunder to the champs

As the thunder rolled and lightning illuminated the dusk sky last Friday evening, the GC Pool swim team held tight with anticipation in cars of friends and family until the officials gave word it was safe to start “Champs.” The meet may have started late but the GC Pool team was ready as ever to defend its title.

As the evening grew later it became clear that this team would successfully defend its Nassau County Municipal Swim Conference Championship title at Valley Stream Pool — winning for the 10th consecutive season! The entire team contributed to the win across every event; 20 first place finishes (including 4 of 8 relays), 15 second place finishes and 3 third place finishes.

Final Score:

• Garden City: 254 pts.

• Valley Stream: 178 pts.

• Great Neck: 158 pts.

• Manorhaven: 128 pts.

• Veterans: 109 pts.

• Long Beach: 98 pts.

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Season Most Valuable Swimmer

• 8&U: Madison Clark and Cole Mancuso

• 9&10: Leah Follette and Jack Follette

• 11&12: Claire Wiechmann and

Christian Pellicone

• 13-16: Abigail Tedesco and Matt Franklin

Most Improved Performance

• 8&U: Caroline Chalupa and Ben Matteini

• 9&10: Olivia Salta and Aiden Campon

• 11&12: Lyla Cerrone and Pat Turley

• 13-16: Juliet Stampfel and John Malardi

Chris Crafa Paper Plate Awards:

Awarded to a swimmer who demonstrates the qualities Chris displayed throughout his life. Those include selflessness, dedication to his team, work ethic, competitive spirit, and a drive to succeed that few could match.

Abigail Tedesco and John Crouchley

Lastly, the team says a heartfelt goodbye to a few swimmers who will age out of the program at 17 years old: Jack Ahern, John Crouchley, Matt Franklin, Kaitlyn, Gebhard, Dylan Stampfel and Abigail Tedesco. Additionally, the team will say goodbye to Assistant Coach Dean who will be starting a career in finance with a move to Tampa, Florida. Dean coached with enthusiasm every day. His positive energy was infectious. This trait will serve him and others well

throughout his career.

If your little fish has an interest in the sport as the family is watching the Olympics in Paris, the GC Pool team is a terrific way to introduce them to competitive swimming. Visit www.gardencityswimming.com for more information. The village recreation department also offers swim lessons during the winter season to get kids ready for summer team tryouts.

The champs hold the trophy high.

The 2024 Garden City Swim team.

The seniors with their trophy.

The senior swimmers with coaches.

Tradition Lacrosse teams compete in tournaments

Tradition Lacrosse finished its seventh year with having twelve teams competing this past summer at tournaments in New Jersey, Delaware, CT, Florida, Massachusetts and New York and Maryland.

US Club Lacrosse recently ranked the Tradition Lacrosse program #26 in the country. The organization is led by many volunteers that emphasize the core values of joy, character development, community, loyalty, and commit-

ment.

Tradition thanks the families that believe in its mission and enjoy the journey.

Tradition is a community led 501©(3) non-profit organization devoted to providing competitive youth lacrosse opportunities to its membership.

Please contact it at info@traditionlax.org to learn more about our program.

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Tradition 2029.

Tradition 2025.

Tradition 2025 Final Game.

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Tradition Lacrosse teams compete in tournaments

GUEST EDITORIAL: SAY NO TO THE CASINO

History Will Remember That This Legislature Squandered Our Future

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We appreciate and celebrate Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, who voted in the best interest of the communities she represents. The majority of the Legislature, however, solved for the interests of LVS.

This lease is a dangerous example of the power of money in politics and the

pay to play system at work in Nassau County. LVS is publicizing, even flaunting that it’s paying off community organizations in exchange for support, backing Legislators into a corner with their vote. In another era, these payments would’ve been considered illegal bribes. Today, it exposes the depth to which predatory casino companies have

infiltrated the halls of government and co-opted the rules of the process.

We call on Governor Hochul and members of the Gaming Facility Location Review board to take note of the continued actions of the County on behalf of LVS, their failure to represent the will of the people, and their disregard for the rules that govern this pro-

cess. We urge the Gaming Commission to instruct the county to invalidate the lease until a complete, thorough environmental review is conducted, as required by SEQRA laws, or otherwise disqualify LVS from contention.

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Tradition 2031 Pink.

Tradition 2033 Blue.

Tradition Father vs Daughter Game.

GC Softball teams make history with District Championship wins

The summer of 2024 has been a landmark season for Garden City ’ s softball teams, with the 10U, 12U, and 14U squads all achieving remarkable success in their respective district and state tournaments.

10U Softball Team: Dominating District 29 for the Second Year

in a Row

Garden City ’ s 10U Softball team has once again etched their names in history by going undefeated in this year ’ s District 29 Softball tournament, securing their title as the 10U District 29 Champions for the second consecutive year.

This year ’ s team included Evangeline Berbari, Valentina Ciaravino, Anya Lele, Madeline McCallum, Cate Polito, Emily Santopietro, Brooke Snow, Emma Stern, Luciana Trimarchi, Natalie Urban, Hailey Wagner, and Markela Walsh.

The tournament began with an

impressive 18-0 win over New Hyde Park, setting the tone for the team ’ s dominant performance. Subsequent victories against Ozone Howard (5-1) and Franklin Square (13-3) propelled the team towards the championship game. In the final match-up, Garden City faced Ozone Howard once again and secured a resounding 10-0 win. Every player contributed significantly to the team ’ s success.

Under the leadership of head coaches Pete Trimarchi and Mike Santopietro, along with assistant coaches Tim Wagner and Dan Urban, the Garden City All-Stars showcased tremendous skill, enthusiasm, and camaraderie, supporting and cheering each other on throughout the tournament.

12U Softball Team: Historic First District Championship

The Garden City 12U softball team made history by winning their first-ever district championship.

This summer will be remembered by these girls for their hard work, daily practices, and the friendships they forged along the way.

The team opened their District Tournament with a commanding 19-7 victory over Garden City South (GCS). Lia Diez recorded seven strikeouts, keeping the GCS offense at bay, while Maria Assip came in as relief to close out the game. Maggie Rogers provided solid defense throughout the tournament, including throwing out a runner as the team ’ s backstop. The offense was led by standout performances from Hannah Maciaszek, Alessia Trimarchi, Zoey Baebler, Adriana Fusco, Grace Pollio, Jules Chapman, Grace Kelly and Mackenzie Fitzpatrick.

In a thrilling comeback, Garden City overcame a 10-6 deficit to defeat Franklin Square, scoring six runs in the top of the sixth inning to pull ahead. Lia Diez pitched the entire game, securing the win by striking

out the final batter, with Alessia Trimarchi behind the plate. Key defensive plays by Olivia Mastaglio and timely hits by Maria Assip, Zoey Baebler, Caitlin O ’ Mullan, and others kept the team in the winner ’ s bracket.

After a tough loss to Floral Park, the girls rallied in the winner-takesall final with a convincing 14-7 victory, becoming the first Garden City 12U Softball Champions in town history. Adriana Fusco delivered a stellar defensive performance, while the offense was powered by contributions from Hannah Maciaszek, Maria Assip, Lia Diez, Mackenzie Fitzpatrick, Maggie Rogers, Jules Chapman, Dana Sievers, Alessia Trimarchi, and Grace Kelly.

The 12U team was coached by Anthony Trimarchi, Alaina Baebler, John Sievers and Tom Kelly. They were supported throughout the tournament by Gene Rogers, and L.J. Assip.

GCAA 10U District All Stars Championship banner.

GCAA 12U District All Star Championship banner.

GCAA 14U All Stars District Championship banner.

GCAA 14U All Stars celebrating Sectionals Championship.

GC Softball teams make history with District Championship wins

14U Softball Team: Making History at the State Championships

For the first time in Garden City Village history, a Garden City girls’ softball team made it to the State Championships. The Garden City Athletic Association ’ s (GCAA) 14U softball team blazed trails by competing in the 2024 NYS Little League Juniors Softball Championship in Valhalla, New York.

To reach the state level, the GCAA team bested neighboring town teams from New Hyde Park and Rockville Centre, clinching both District 29 and Section 4 Champion titles. In Valhalla, the GC team competed to represent New York in the next stage of the Little League World Series for the 14U division. The team played their hardest under extreme heat in mid July, and finished third in NYS in the 14U division. Special thanks to Coaches Drew Hearon, Adam Karol, Naresh Rajpal, with additional support by Coaches Pete Trimarchi, Avery Hearon and Cesar Cabral.

Congratulations to the members of the GCAA 14U District 29 and Section 4 Championship team: Annabeth Anci, Sierra Cabral, Lucia Dumain, Margot Hearon, Hailey Karol, Naya Lele, Hannah Maciaszek, Molly McAlea, Riley McAlea, Melina Mirabella, Cameron Quinlan, Laila Rajpal, Angelina Trimarchi, and Caroline Weber. Additionally, Season Star Contributors and supporters included outstanding players Bella Albano, Danielle Landolphi, Francesco Trotta and Coach Nick Trotta

This championship team was part of an effort years in the making. Just over 10 years ago, the entire GCAA softball program had dwindled to fewer than 40 participants. Now, the program boasts over 300 players enrolled annually and is one of the largest town softball programs in Nassau County. GCAA Softball is organized and coached by parent volunteers, with Drew Hearon leading the organization and this winning program. Additional gratitude for planning and energy required to support and grow GCAA Softball: Softball Director Pete Trimarchi,

Softball Coordinator Alaina Baebler, and Softball Administrative and Logistic Coordinators Mary Sievers and Lauren Fitzpatrick.

The success of the 10U, 12U, and 14U teams highlight the strength and depth

of Garden City ’ s softball program, promising a bright future for these talented young athletes. Congratulations to all the players, coaches, and families involved in making this a historic season for Garden City softball!

Winning pitcher Lia Diez walks off field with team.

Winning pitcher Angelina Trimarchi excited for the game. Celebrating a hard fought exciting season.

10U team and coaches.

12U All Stars cheering on 14U champions with Coach Drew.

12U team unites before Championship game.

Chess Wizards Summer Camp

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

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

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

This camp will be offered:

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

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

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

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

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

Get a Jump on the Summer with USA Support Group

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

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

LI Steam Group Camps for Summer 2024

Garden City Recreation and Parks is excited to have LI Steam Group back for another fun filled summer of camps! The Summer 2024 schedule is as follows: August 19 – August 23

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Advanced RoboticsA robotics camp for the accomplished

robot builder! Campers will build their own Robotic Arm throughout the week and take it home at the end of camp! The building of this robot is rather involved, so previous experience and fine motor skills are recommended. (For children entering grades 3-6)

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

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

August 26 – August 30

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

2024 Garden City Pool

Membership Applications are now available at gardencityrecreation.org

Go to gardencityrecreation.org for a pool brochure and an application.

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2024 Garden City Pool

Membership applications are now available at gardencityrecreation.org

Go to gardencityrecreation.org for a pool brochure and an application.

We’re getting ready for you…are you getting ready for us! Don’t miss out! Join today!

Pool Season 2024 highlights include:

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

• Arts and Crafts for the Kids: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in Snack Bar

area, begins July 3

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

• Movie Nights: Featuring first run family entertainment films

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

Magic

Shows at the Village Playgrounds

Magic Beyond Imagination with Magic Robert McEntee

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

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

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

More exciting family entertainment!

All events are for Village of Garden City residents.

The Best Secret in Town!

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

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

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

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

Where: Nassau Haven, Edgemere, Tullamore, Grove, and Hemlock Parks

Time: Beginning 10 a.m. and running throughout the day, check your local park for posted schedules.

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

Gazebo Concerts!

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

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

We Want You!

The Garden City Pool is now hiring attendants and lifeguards for the end of the summer!!

Our college staff members are heading off to school soon, so attendants and lifeguards are needed for the end of the pool season. Lifeguards must have a valid Nassau County certification and a CPR certification taken after 09/02/2023 and provided by an approved NYS provider.

If you are interested in a position, please contact the pool office at 516-465-4074 for more information.

Chess Wizards for the Fall Season!

Classes will be on Tuesdays from 4–5 p.m. beginning 9/10 and ending 11/19. The cost of this 10 week session is $265. Classes will be held in St. Paul’s Cottages.

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

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GC Varsity Field Hockey Clinic

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

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

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

• Sunday, September 8, 2024

• Sunday, September 15, 2024

• Sunday, September 22, 2024

• Sunday, September 29, 2024

• Sunday, October 6, 2024

• Sunday, October 20, 2024

Clinic Cost: $60 (checks only please)

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

Name:

Grade:

Address:

Email Address:

Parent Cell Phone Number:

US Field Hockey #:

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

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

GC Recreation and Parks Dance Conservatory Schedule

For planning purposes onlyRegistration will held in September.

Monday:

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

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

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

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

Tuesday:

2:00 Creative Combo for Ages 3.5-5 Years Old

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

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

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

8:00 – 8:55: Adult Dance Combo

Wednesday:

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

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

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

Thursday:

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

5:00 – 5:55: Lyrical for Grades 4th and 5th

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

Friday:

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

2:00 – 2:55: Creative Combo for Ages 3.5-5 Years Old

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

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

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

Saturday:

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

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

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

3:00 – 3:55: High School Jazz

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