The Garden City News (8/16/24) by Litmor Publishing

SOCCER KIDS

On Wednesday, August 7, the Garden City Girls Varsity Soccer team hosted its first ever soccer clinic. See page 45.

Village to seek landscaping repayment

BY RIKKI MASSAND

On July 25th, the Garden City Board of Trustees accepted an 18-month maintenance bond from Coastal Contracting Corp. of Huntington Station for landscaping work along Main Avenue by the Long Island Rail Road tracks. The project, completed in 2023, is now under warranty for 18 months from the Board’s acceptance date. The bond is in the amount of $296,491.

Superintendent of Public Works John Borroni explained

that the landscaping and planting were part of the Merillon Avenue LIRR station reconstruction. As part of the project, the cut-through at Euston Road was permanently closed, and new landscaping was installed.

“We are now accepting the work done and the maintenance bond that guarantees the work for 18 months,” Borroni told the Board.

Deputy Mayor Bruce Chester noted that the Village of Garden City is awaiting reimburse-

ment from the MTA/LIRR for the landscaping costs. Trustee Vinny Muldoon inquired about the likelihood of receiving the funds, given past dealings with the railroad. Deputy Mayor Chester assured that Garden City would continue to pursue the reimbursement, as the work was directly related to the MTA project.

New position: Deputy Superintendent At the Board of Trustees’

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Trustees, GCPD Commissioner discuss crowd control

BY RIKKI MASSAND

During the July Village Board of Trustees meeting, public safety concerns in the Garden City business district were addressed, particularly regarding increased police presence on weekends along Seventh Street and Franklin Avenue.

Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson reported that June 2024 was a “very busy month” for the GCPD, which handled 2,326 service calls, 64 investigations, and made 13 arrests. The department also responded to 140 medical calls, 99 traffic accidents, and issued over 3,200 tickets for moving and parking violations, with 12 appearance tickets and nine vehicles impounded.

Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan acknowledged residents’ concerns about groups of rowdy teens in the Seventh Street/Franklin Avenue area. She noted that this issue is not unique to Garden City and may be influenced by social media. The village is exploring various responses in consultation with the police and trustees.

“We have heard (residents’) complaints and we know people are concerned with the crowds on Seventh, and we are trying to figure out the best methods of response. It is not just us in Garden City as this phenomena happens in New Jersey, communities near the beaches like Long Beach, and it seems the gathering of (young people) may in part be an element of social media use. In the past there were not the same immediate ways of announcing a party and inviting thousands of people at one time. We have discussed the matters with our village counsel, Commissioner Jackson and amongst the trustees as we try to address how to best stay on top of this and continue to reduce crowd issues we’ve seen,” the mayor commented.

Trustee Vinny Muldoon inquired about the GCPD’s handling of a large crowd on Friday, July 19th. Commissioner Jackson explained that the department adopts a tailored approach each weekend, likening it to a football team’s weekly game plan. On July 19th, two youths were detained and later released to their parents. Jackson credited the positive outcome to effective officer deployment, which led to no complaints being received.

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In last week’s paper our front page headline was misleading, and we’d like to apologize for that. The headline said, “County legislature approves casino, despite protest.”

(It should be noted that the headline was written by the editor/publisher and not by the writer of the article.)

In fact, the legislature approved a 42 year lease to Las Vegas Sands. The legislature also declared itself the “lead agency” for environmental review.

While these acts moved the project much closer to fruition, there are still several more steps to go before the casino is actually approved. An article on page 3 of this issue, which was contributed by the Say No to the Casino group, outlines four upcoming hurdles that the developers will have to clear before

a casino can be placed at the coliseum site.

The development will have to be studied for environmental impacts such as traffic, pollution, and crime. The developer will also have to receive rezoning approval from the Town of Hempstead. It will have to be approved by a five member Community Advisory Board. And finally, it will need a license from the state Gaming Facility Location Board.

So while the legislature rubber stamped the 42 year lease, there is still hope for the opponents of the casino that they can block the development.

For information about what you can do to fight, see the article and the Say No to the Casino website www. nocasinonassau.org.

More St Paul’s info needed!

To the Editor:

We are residents interested in learning more about the preservation choice described in the poll ballot as facadism, or as the Mayor has written- “saving a part of the building”. A resident’s recent Aug. 2 letter in the GCN, p. 2 & 30, entitled “Compromise or Demolish” provides an interesting vision as to what facade could result in relating to appearance, historic recognition, cost and uses/needs. Facade appears to be a compromise between saving the whole building with its costs and uncertainties and the lowest cost start over demolition approach. Compromise, after 31 years of debate, is necessary to consider; to examine facade as part of the process of exploring the preservation side of the poll ballot. Facade was as much a part of the preservation side of the ballot as saving the entire building.

In March the Mayor’s Advisory Committee gave an informative presentation on other community centers but these may not be entirely suitable to compare with our St. Paul’s situation (restrictive parkland issues, scope of size and costs). None had anything to do with facade at all. We ask this Mayor and this Board to further (using the Mayor’s word) “EXPLORE” the facade concept in detail.

A reasonable choice can not be made without clear accurate information. The information before the poll that the two Village Presentations provided last October are too distant to serve as a guidepost upon which decisions can be made. We, as residents, true stakeholders, need to learn and understand more about costs, the fulfilled uses, and the satisfied needs that facade could offer.

We look forward to participating in the upcoming BCI group’s St. Paul’s survey which should give us all more information about resident feedback on uses and needs. Thereafter, we trust independent experts will work with the Mayor and Board to fashion a reasonably priced plan to present to the

residents.

Ann Paulson, Judith Dolan, Anita Frey, Joanne Thelen, Lee Gorray, Geri Szuba, Peg Farrell, George Kane, Steve Gorray, George Salem, Bob Orosz

Traffic & parking at St. Paul’s

To the Editor:

As a few may know several years ago I was one of six who comprised the WPOA Committee On ST. Paul’s. This initiative got its genesis from WPOA leaders RoseAnn Vernice and Maureen Traxler in 2019. The Committee was spearheaded by Cosmo Veneziale ( before he successfully ran for Mayor) and Maureen Traxler/ Dellacona. Other members of the St Paul’s group were R. T. Wolff, T. J. Michon, Jeanette McLaughlin and Remy Benardo. I am confident in stating that collectively we learned much via in person meetings, zoom meetings and email exchanges about the St. PAULS CAMPUS and, of course, including the vacant school building. Among the materials we reviewed were the NYS Parks, Preservation Handbook Manual pertaining to Parkland and the concept of Alienation as well as the 47 page Court, (Justice Burke) decision declaring the property Parkland. (A one page Appellate Court decision confirmed the lower Court’s decree and several years later the Board adopted a it is parkland resolution as well).

The goal of the WPOA Committee was to gather information and enhance awareness about St. Paul’s. (Suffice it to say opinions varied widely as to what should be done but all agreed something should finally be done). In 2020 the Committee activities included a meeting, with then Trustee Bob Bolebruch and Mike Ciaffa Esq. in attendance, where Mr. McDonough discussed a reuse concept for the St. Paul’s school structure that included the construction of a garage underneath one of the fields (building an above ground parking structure made those Committee

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What You Can Do to Stop the Casino

SUBMITTED BY THE SAY NO TO THE CASINO CIVIC ASSOCIATION

On August 5, the County Legislature approved a lease agreement with Las Vegas Sands for 42 years solely to operate the Coliseum. They also voted to start an environmental review (SEQRA) of Sands’ proposal for a casino.

The Say NO to the Casino Civic Association was opposed to any lease with Sands prior to completion of the SEQRA review. Unfortunately, the lease with Sands gives them site control of the 72-acre property for 42 years even if they do not obtain a casino license.

Despite what you might have heard, the casino is not a "done deal" as there is a long way to go and many hurdles ahead.

The best way to get started in the fight against the casino is to sign our letter to the NYS Gaming Commission at https:// form.jotform.com/233377955558170 You will also be added to our mailing list to receive updates on the proposed casino.

The four hurdles ahead for Sands where Garden City residents can have their voices heard are as follows:

1) SEQRA – The first public hearing is Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 at 5:00PM at 1550 Franklin Ave. in Mineola. Come out to show your opposition and make

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a public comment for up to 3 minutes if you choose to. Written comments can be sent to mpulitzer@nassaucountyny. gov The SEQRA process will review all the harmful impacts of the proposed casino such as traffic, pollution and crime. Review this letter to the editor (https://www.gcnews.com/articles/ next-casino-battle/) that summarizes the many impacts from the proposed casino that the County itself has identified and other harmful impacts they have so far ignored. This process will take about six months and there will be multiple public hearings.

2) Rezoning – The second step is for the Town of Hempstead to hold hearings on whether to rezone the Coliseum property for a casino (sometime in early 2025). The rezoning process requires Supervisor Clavin and the 6 council members to vote as to whether this project is appropriate for our community.

Please email Don Clavin (donclavin@ hempsteadny.gov) and our council member, Tom Muscarella (tmuscarella@hempsteadny.gov) and tell them why the property should never be rezoned for a casino.

3) Community Advisory Committee - If Sands gets through SEQRA and rezoning, the next step is to seek approval of a 5 mem-

ber Community Advisory Committee (sometime in the third quarter of 2025). The members will be chosen by Governor Hochul (Staff: angel. vasquez@exec.ny.gov), County Executive Blakeman (bblakeman@nassaucountyny.gov), Town Supervisor Clavin, Assemblymember Ra (rae@ nyassembly.gov) and a State Senator TBD. Please email these elected officials to urge them to nominate members who will be unbiased and committed to listening to all residents of Nassau County, not just those individuals and groups who would benefit economically from the casino.

4) Gaming Facility Location Board - If Sands gets through the three steps above (hopefully they do not!), the final decision as to which of the 11 casino companies will be awarded one of the three casino licenses will be made by the NYS Gaming Facility Location Board (December 2025). Details on how

residents can submit comments to this Board have not yet been released. Please spread the word among your family and friends, especially those who live outside of Garden City, and encourage them to sign our letter to the Gaming Commission and join our mailing list. While the majority of Nassau County residents oppose the casino (51%-44% based on a recent Newsday/Siena poll), many residents are simply unaware of the massive size of this casino complex1.6x the size of the Roosevelt Field Mall, 9.0x the size of the current Coliseum, expecting 23,000 daily visitors and up to 50,000 on peak weekends, etc. Feel free to share a link to our letter on social media.

Garden City Members of the Say NO to the Casino Civic Association: Monica Kiely, Rich Catalano, Lynn Krug, George Krug, Mike McKeever, Richard Williams

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GCPD holds National Night Out at Community Park

On Tuesday, August 6, the Garden City Police Department participated in a country-wide community crime/drug prevention awareness program titled “National Night Out” at Garden City Community Park. The annual community-building campaign enables local police departments and residents to form a partnership in making their communities a safer place to live by encouraging residents to:

• report a crime or suspicious activity as soon as it happens,

• take necessary steps to prevent crime,

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

• discuss with your family what to do in case of emergencies,

• encourage safe driving, biking, and walking habits,

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

• advise them on what to do when approached by strangers.

the safety and welfare of the community and what can be done together to make the Village a safer place for all.

The Department provided parents with Child Identification Program Kits. The ID Kit included a section for a current photograph, as well as space for recording descriptions and measurements. Commissioner Jackson stated, “The kits take two minutes to complete and allow parents to safely store in their own home the vast majority of their child’s vital information should law enforcement ever need it”.

Identity Theft Booklets were handed out to residents. These booklets contain valuable insights and practical tips that can help individuals safeguard themselves against identity theft, thereby minimizing the risks and potential consequences associated with this prevalent issue. Commissioner Jackson stated, “We believe that by equipping the community with these resources, we contribute to enhancing their overall safety and well-being”.

“Events such as National Night Out provide an excellent opportunity for the Department and community to interact and work together to develop ideas to make the Village a better place to live and work,” Commissioner Jackson said.

Families visited the GCPD table at the National Night Out event.

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Enjoying a day at the pool while learning about safety.

NYU EMT Dawud Turner, NYU EMT Dara Foley, Detective Paul Hennessy, DWI victim advocate Marge Lee, Commissioner Kenneth Jackson, Detective Steve Roumeliotis.

Boys try the drunk driving simulation by walking a cuved path while wearing special goggles.

GC resident named to ERASE Racism board

Laura Harding, president of ERASE Racism, the regional civil rights organization, announced today that it has elected four new members of its Board of Directors. Among them is Garden City resident Roberta Schroder, Ph.D.

Roberta has spent most of her career in higher education, including more than 25 years at Nassau Community College, where she served as chair of the Department of Economics & Finance, director of the Nassau Center for Economic Education, and acting vice president for Academic Affairs. She received her Ph.D. in economics from SUNY Stony Brook and is a recipient of the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence, and the Council for Economic Education’s Master Teacher designation.

Other new members of the Board are: Dia Bryant, Ed.L.D., of West Orange, NJ; Lauren Furst of Roslyn Heights, and Florida; and Wilma Holmes Tootle, L.H.D., of Freeport.

“These four extraordinary women bring to ERASE Racism’s Board of Directors enormous expertise in social justice, education, and advocacy,” said

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Laura Harding, president of ERASE Racism. “I am excited to have them on the Board and to be able to draw consistently on their exceptional knowledge and insights.”

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Adelphi PAC fall lineup has music, shows for all

Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center (PAC) has announced the lineup for its upcoming fall season, featuring exciting musical, dance and theatrical performances by renowned special guests, as well as Adelphi’s talented students. At this premier event venue, conveniently located on Adelphi’s Garden City campus, there is something for everyone -from celebrations of Broadway classics to unique concerts and original productions.

The season officially kicks off in September with Adelphi’s Larson Legacy Concert, featuring singer and composer Daniel Henri Emond, who will preview his original musical on the Adelphi PAC stage.See the Adelphi Performing Arts Center’s complete 2024 fall season schedule.

Highlights for the Fall 2024 season include:

Larson Legacy Concert: Daniel Henri Emond

Saturday, September 14, at 3 p.m.

Jonathan Larson Grant recipient Daniel Emond and a talented cast of performers will share excerpts from Emond’s musical, “Dreams,” inspired by the women surrounding the father of modern psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud. Using Emond’s signature rock

folk edge, “Dreams” explores the inner workings of Freud’s most compelling relationships and gets to the core of what it means to travel deeply into the cavernous edges of the mind.

Adelphi’s Best of Broadway: Decades

Sunday, October 20, at 4 p.m.

Jump into the dazzling world of Broadway as Adelphi’s talented students bring to life the magic of shows that opened 10, 20, 30 or more years ago.

Enjoy modern and classic Broadway hits from shows like “Suffs (2024)”; “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” (2014); “Sunday in the Park with George” (1984) and “Anything Goes” (1934).

Sybarite5

Friday, October 25, at 7:30 p.m.

Sybarite5 is known for bridging genre gaps to bring unexpected musical combinations together to create unique, dynamic, and intoxicating concert experiences.

Love and Information

Wednesday, October 30–Sunday, November 3

Renowned playwright Caryl Churchill creates a fast-moving theatrical kaleidoscope exploring more than 100 characters in over 50 short scenes as they try to make sense of what they

know and what they find out. This unique play explores what it means to be human in a modern world and tackles the tension between the concepts of “love” and “information.”

Debbie Gravitte: Big Band Broadway

Saturday, November 16, at 8 p.m.

Tony Award winner Debbie Gravitte brings her sassy style, blaring brass and swinging orchestrations to create an evening of song and fun. Join the party with “one of the best voices on Broadway!”

Fall Dance Adelphi

Wednesday, November 20–Sunday, November 24

Adelphi’s Department of Dance presents a variety of classic and contemporary dance performances. This program features a new piece by renowned choreographer Larry Keigwin, created for Adelphi’s student dancers, along with choreography from faculty members Orion Duckstein (in collaboration with composer Carson Moody), Adelhied B. Strelick and adjunct faculty member Marie Zvosec.

Michael Londra’s Celtic Yuletide

Saturday, December 7, at 8 p.m.

Emmy nominee Michael Londra, the Irish singer best known as the voice of Riverdance on Broadway and his hit PBS series “Ireland With Michael,” presents Christmas from Ireland told in song, dance and the festive stories of his youth. This famed tenor and his band will fill the concert hall with familiar carols to get your entire family in the holiday spirit.

Tickets are now on sale for the fall season. Discounts are available to seniors, students, Adelphi alumni, PAC Members and employees. Livestream access will be available for certain performances. For more information, call the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516-877-4000 or email boxoffice@adelphi.edu. The box office is open for in person and phone sales Wednesday through Friday from Noon to 5 p.m. beginning August 28, and is also open two hours before ticketed performances. Ticket sales, livestreaming details, and additional information are available online.

Tony Award winner Debbie Gravitte will perform on November 16.

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Guest preacher at GC Community Church

BY MELVA VICTORINO

On Sunday, August 18, at 10:30 a.m.

Paula Tusiani-Eng will be the guest preacher at Garden City Community Church (GCCC). Her sermon title is: "Wise Up: The Spiritual Path of Wisdom" from 1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14.

Paula Tusiani-Eng is Co-Founder and Executive Director of Emotions Matter Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to educating, supporting, and advocating for those impacted by borderline personality disorder (BPD). Through her work at Emotions Matter, she has developed innovative educational and peer support programs promoting hope, healing, resilience, and recovery for people with BPD. To learns more about Emotions Matter, www.emotionsmatterbpd.org

Paula received her master’s in divinity from Union Theological Seminary in 2001, and her master’s in social work from Adelphi University in 2014. She received her Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Adelphi University in 2019.

Paula is co-author with her mother, Bea Tusiani, of Remnants of a Life on Paper: A Mother and Daughter's Struggle with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). She lost her younger sister, Pamela Tusiani, who suffered from BPD at the age of 23 in 2001. Her passion for BPD education, resources and advocacy is in her sister's memory to help others survive and thrive with BPD with access to mental health care needed to achieve a meaningful recovery. Throughout her professional work with Emotions Matter she has authored articles and given presentations, podcasts, and videos about her experiences with borderline personality disorder.

Prior to her work in mental health, Paula worked in the field of pastoral and youth ministry. She served as Director of Liturgy and Formation at Fordham University in the Bronx from 2004 to 2006, where she trained and coordinated over 150 student volunteers in the University Church. She worked as Youth Minister and Director of Religious Education at Church of Saint Anne in Garden City, New York from October 2000 to June 2004. Throughout her career in ministry, Paula helped facilitate retreats with an emphasis on social justice and spirituality.

Paula trained as a community and

labor organizer with the AFL-CIO after graduating with a BA in Political Science from College of the Holy Cross in 1995. She founded the Interfaith Council for Worker Justice in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1997-1998. She also organized more than 1200 health care workers to attain just wages and benefits at the Health Professionals and Allied Employees, AFT/AFL-CIO in Emerson, New Jersey, and Philadelphia from 1996 to 1997

Paula lives with her husband and four children in Garden City, New York. She is a member of the Garden City Community Church, where she has served on the Church Council and in Christian Education. She has also volunteered with Garden City Association of the Girl Scouts Nassau County.

To hear how to gain the path to spiritual wisdom, come worship with us. All are invited at GCCC in its air-conditioned sanctuary and gather 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.

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

By John L. Gomes, MD

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Paula Tusiani-Eng

Garden City Real Estate Market Information

RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN GARDEN CITY

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

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Island Sales Data From One Key MLS

Date: 08/12/2024

Sold price: $1,350,000

4 bedrooms, 1 full baths, 1 half baths

Architectural Style: Split level

Property size: .18 acres

Annual taxes: $21,186

MLS number: 3551958

The Seller’s Team: Maureen Lagarde, Compass Greater NY

The Buyer’s Team: Athena Menoudakos, Compass Greater NY

Exclusive Garden City Estates Large Split-Level home, 191 Wickham Road features 4 Bedrooms and 1.5 Baths. Beautifully Renovated Kitchen and Baths, New Windows, Doors, Hardware, Flooring & Gorgeous Millwork throughout. This Bright and Spacious home has an open floor plan that’s spectacular for entertaining yet has the quiet space to get lost in a good book. The Eat-in-Kitchen has stainless steel Appliances, Quartz Countertops and a lovely Bay Window Overlooking the Backyard. The Huge Sun-drenched Family Room with Fireplace offers attractive Built-ins with a Hidden Bar and Powder Room. The Family Room also features Oversized Windows bringing the outside in and leads into a Stunning and Expansive Dining Room. The Lower Level has a Rec Room, Laundry, Storage & Utilities. Includes CAC & Security Alarm System. This 7000 sqft. Lot offers a Huge Well-Manicured, Fenced-in Backyard, it has the Perfect Patio with Impeccably Maintained Pavers and Lush Bushes creating a Private Sanctuary. This property’s Storybook Curb Appeal is due in part to the New Siding, Shutters, Front and Garage Doors, Pretty Landscaping, Oversized Driveway, Newer Roof and Bonus Side Yard. Near LIRR Merillon Avenue Station, Parks and Schools.

Date: 08/09/2024

Sold price: $2,450,000

5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 1 half bath

Architectural Style: Colonial

Property size: .34

Annual taxes: $39,567

MLS number: 3541865

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

The Buyer’s Team: Kathleen Thornton, Compass Greater NY 75 Oxford Boulevard

This stately 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom Colonial is in the prestigious and highly-regarded Estates section. Situated on a generous 0.34-acre lot on a quiet residential street that offers a cul-de-sac feel, enhanced by lush grassy medians, this home exudes classic charm with updated modern amenities. Stunning leaded glass panels embrace the refined entrance that opens to the grand foyer with glossy oak flooring, 2-story ceilings, elegant archways, sophisticated dentil and crown molding, and two closets. A powder room is conveniently placed straight down the hall. Directly to your left is the formal dining room with space to comfortably seat 8 people and large windows that flood the room with sunlight. Continue to the European-styled eat-in kitchen with sparkling stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops, a pantry, a breakfast bar, and access to a lovely

paver patio for al fresco dining with views of the private backyard. Off the kitchen, you’ll find access to the two-car garage, a convenient laundry area, a full bathroom, and a guest bedroom/home office. Relax by the handsome gas-fueled fireplace with original built-in shelving in the family room or take the sliding doors to a new four-season room extension with radiant floor heating, perfect for entertaining guests or creating a quiet respite year-round. Circle back to the large well-lit living room situated on the other side of the foyer, perfect for receiving guests. Returning to the foyer, a gracious staircase adorned with a tooled wood banister takes you up to the sleeping level. To the left sits an ample bedroom with a deep closet, and direct access to a shared full hallway bathroom with tub. A second bedroom has access to a short hallway where a full bathroom is shared with the third bedroom. To the right of the stairs, you’ll enter the home’s crown jewel - a newly renovated primary bedroom, where the home’s sixth bedroom has been reimagined into a luxury walk-in closet and dressing area. Multiple closets and hanging areas as well as a center island allow for safe, neat storage for your everyday wearables. The ample primary bathroom is your personal spa retreat with a spacious double sink vanity, a stunning glass-enclosed walk-in shower, luxurious radiant floor heating, and tons of storage. The finished portion of the basement offers wall-to-wall carpeting. A small room opens to a larger space that can become a media room, exercise room, or studio. A notable bonus in this space is one large cedar-lined closet accessible by three doors. Store your finest clothes and collectibles without fear of damage. The unfinished portion of the basement holds the home’s mechanicals including: an AO Smith hot water heating system, an energy-efficient Burnham Series 3 water boiler, a Lennox furnace - noted for being the most efficient and quiet heating system, a Generalaire Elite whole-house steam humidifier as well as a wet sink, extra refrigerator, and additional sliding closets for out-of-season storage. With central cooling, forced air heating, and a convenient attached garage, comfort and convenience are yours to enjoy.

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191 Wickham Road

Garden City litigator joins new firm

Veteran litigator Matthew K. Flanagan has joined Marshall Dennehey as a Shareholder and Co-Chair of the firm ’ s Disciplinary Board Representation Practice Group, joining Josh J.T. Byrne in leading the practice. He will divide his time between the firm ’ s Long Island (Melville) and New York City offices. Previously, he was a Partner at Catalano Gallardo & Petropoulos, LLP in Jericho.

Flanagan is a highly skilled litigator with over 30 years of trial and appellate experience, primarily defending lawyers against malpractice actions and Judiciary Law 487 claims and grievances. He also represents professionals in accounting, financial services and other industries when professional liability claims are brought against them. He has successfully tried cases in New York City and its surrounding counties, and has secured dozens of victories in attorney liability cases in New York State ’ s appellate courts.

“We ’ re thrilled to welcome Matt to our professional liability team in New York,” said Craig S. Hudson, Director of Marshall Dennehey ’ s Professional Liability Department and a member of the firm ’ s Executive Committee. “When it comes to legal malpractice litigation and representing clients before attorney grievance committees, it would be difficult to find anyone in the entirety of the state with a more distinguished record of success. We are confident that our clients will greatly benefit from the experience and knowledge he brings to the position.”

Flanagan lectures throughout the state on legal malpractice prevention and defense, ethics and professional responsibility. His articles relating to attorney ethics have been cited in the authoritative codification of the laws of New York, as well as New York ’ s leading treatise on the Rules of Professional Conduct.

Among his numerous professional memberships, he is President of the Theodore Roosevelt American Inn of Court, and is a member of the

New York State Bar Association ’ s Law Practice Management and Insurance Committees. He is a longtime member of the Nassau County Bar Association, and served as Chair of the Association ’ s Ethics Committee from 2019 to 2022. He is also a longtime member of the American Bar Association.

Flanagan is recognized as a New York Metro Super Lawyer and is rated AV-Preeminent® by MartindaleHubbell, the highest peer-review ranking for an attorney ’ s professional and ethical competence. A graduate of St. John ’ s University School of Law and Fordham University, he is admitted to practice before the courts of the State of New York, the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Flanagan ’ s wife Mary is the Mayor of the Village of Garden City. They have three children: Emily, who graduated from Elon University and is an accountant at PwC; Matt, who graduated from the University of Richmond and is serving in the United States Navy; and Caroline, who graduated in May with an engineering degree from the University of Virginia.

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DAR Congress held in Washington, DC

NYDAR Recording Secretary Leslie Dimmling in Washington for NSDAR Continental Congress.

Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), Carla Hall D'Ambra Regent, was represented at the organization’s recent 133rd Congress in Washington DC by Garden City resident Leslie Dimmling.

The annual event brings together members from all over the country to conduct the business of the group, hear speakers and present awards to deserving individuals.This year’s gathering was held June 26th to 30th and drew approximately 3,500 members to the group’s headquarters, across the ellipse from the White House.

Leslie Dimmling attended the business sessions and award ceremonies held each day and evening. She attended the award ceremony for the outstanding teacher of American History, Lois McMillan of Oregon, and the keynote

speech presented by Admiral Linda Fagan, Commandant of the US Coast Guard. Admiral Fagan was presented with a check from the NSDAR for $100,000 to be used to add an area to the Coast Guard Museum dedicated to the American Revolution. Veteran Combat pilot Colonel Allison Black (retired) was present to receive an award for her work in Afghanistan.

Voting was held to elect a slate of new national officers for the organization, in which Dimmling participated.

Dimmling was also a recent participant in the NSDAR American Heritage Contest. She was named the NY State winner in her category, "Literature and Drama-Drama", for her one act play, “Boston Tea Party-Abby’s New Tea Pot”. The play was written to commemorate the recent 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party.

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Thank you to the over 800 residents in the Village who responded to our request for help with the lead service line inventory! By providing a photo of the line entering your home, you have helped us to make significant progress in this important initiative.

With the October deadline for the Village to submit our lead service line inventory approaching, our Water Department began conducting home inspections for lead service lines on August 15. This will continue over the next six weeks. A Village employee may knock on your door and request to look at the service line in your basement. The employee will have Village Water Department clothing, a Village marked vehicle, and proper ID. The inspection will only take 2-3 minutes. If you are not comfortable having someone in your home you may take a photo of your service line and either email to: gardencitysampling@h2m.com or show it to the person at your home. Thank you for your cooperation and support as we follow this Health Department mandated program.

they are not awarded a casino license. They also voted to start an environmental review (SEQRA) of Sands’ proposal for a casino. Despite this latest development, the casino is not a “done deal” as there is a long way to go and many hurdles to be cleared.

The four steps ahead for Sands where Garden City residents can have their voices heard are as follows:

1) SEQRA – This process will review all the impacts of the proposed casino such as traffic, pollution and crime. This process will take about six months and there will be multiple public hearings. The first hearing is Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 at 5:00PM at 1550 Franklin Avenue in Mineola. Speakers will have up to three minutes to speak. Written comments can be sent to mpulitzer@ nassaucountyny.gov

Recreation Survey Closing Aug. 18th

We want to hear from you! If you were one of 2,000 households randomly selected to receive the Garden City Recreation Master Plan Survey, congrats! Please take the time to answer the questions, which are designed to let us know what’s working, what’s not working, and where you’d like to see improvements. Your participation in the survey is key to our success and will help bring us to a Recreation Master Plan for our Village. Don’t delay though! The survey closes August 18! Do you think you received the five-page survey but cannot find it? Not to worry! You can go online to access the survey, https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/GCRec, which includes a question about your address. The company collecting this data will recognize your response as part of the random sample based on your address and your response will be included.

Proposed Sands Casino Update

On Aug. 5, 2024, the Legislature approved a lease agreement with Las Vegas Sands for 42 years solely to operate the Coliseum. This lease with Sands will give them control of the 72-acre property for 42 years even if

2) Town of Hempstead Rezoning – The Town of Hempstead must authorize the rezoning of the Coliseum property for a casino (sometime in early 2025). The rezoning process requires Supervisor Don Clavin and the six council members to decide whether this project is appropriate for our community. Residents can email Supervisor Clavin (donclavin@ hempsteadny.gov) and our council member, Tom Muscarella at (tmuscarella@hempsteadny.gov) with comments.

3) Community Advisory Committee - If Sands gets through SEQRA and rezoning, the next step is the approval of a five-member Community Advisory Committee (sometime in the third quarter of 2025). Members will be chosen by Governor Kathy Hochul, County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Town Supervisor Clavin, Assemblyman Edward Ra and a State Senator TBD.

4) Gaming Facility Location Board - If Sands gets through the three steps above, the final decision as to which of the 11 casino companies will be awarded one of the three casino licenses will be decided by the NYS Gaming Facility Location Board (December 2025).

New Library Doors

The newly installed automatic doors opened on Tuesday, August 13 at the Garden City Library. This capital project will further enhance security measures being implemented at the Library to ensure a safe space for patrons and employees alike.

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Credit card theft

On August 7th, a victim reported that their credit card information was stolen and used to make multiple unauthorized transactions.

Speeding charges

A Washington Avenue motorist was charged with excessive speed, passing a red traffic light, and uninsured operation. The incident occurred on August 7th.

Fire alarm responses

On August 7th, both Garden City Police and Garden City Firefighters responded to two locations for fire alarms that were set in error.

Traffic violations

A Meadow Street motorist was charged with unlicensed operation, passing a Stop sign, and uninsured operation on August 7th.

Junior license violation

On August 7th, a Stewart Avenue motorist was charged with multiple violations of junior license restrictions and improper muffler.

Downed power lines

Garden City Firefighters and Police responded to Kenwood Road on August 7th for downed power lines. The area was rendered safe, and PSEG was notified.

Stolen items

On August 8th, items were reported stolen from a vehicle parked on Magnolia Avenue.

Overweight truck

A company was charged with operating an overweight truck on Clinton Road on August 8th.

False fire alarms

Garden City Firefighters and Garden City Police responded to three locations on August 8th for fire alarms that were set in error.

Aggressive driving

A Bayberry Avenue motorist was charged with multiple aggressive driving violations on August 8th.

Porch package theft

On August 8th, packages were reported stolen from a Huntington Road porch.

Burglary investigation

On August 9th, Garden City Detectives began investigating a burglary at the Garden City Country Club Half-Way House. The subjects apparently fled upon activating the alarm.

False alarm

Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a residence for a fire alarm that was set in error on August 9th.

Unsecured loads

On August 9th, three Clinton Road truck drivers were charged with driving with unsecured loads or cargo.

Traffic violations

A 6th Street motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration and excessive speed on August 9th.

Multiple suspensions

On August 9th, a Stewart Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license, a suspended registration, and additional violations.

Tropical Storm Debby

Garden City Police responded to 18 incidents related to Tropical Storm Debby on August 9th. These included fallen tree limbs, fire alarms, downed power lines, burglary alarms, property damage reports, and a disabled vehicle.

Traffic light violation

A 1st Street motorist was charged on August 9th with passing a red traffic light and operating an uninsured vehicle.

Toll violations

On August 10th, officers allegedly arrested a Rockaway Avenue motorist for driving with a registration suspended for multiple toll violations, seven license suspensions, and tinted windows.

False fire alarms

Garden City Firefighters and Garden City Police responded to two locations on August 10th for fire alarms that were set in error.

Suspended registration

A 7th Street motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration and excessive speed on August 10th.

Water leak alarm

Garden City Firefighters and Garden City Police responded to a residence on August 10th for a fire alarm activated by a water leak.

Multiple suspensions

On August 10th, a Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license, a suspended registration, and excessive speed.

Theater smoke alarm

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Firefighters and Garden City Police responded to Adelphi University on August 10th for a fire alarm activated by theater smoke.

Missing package items

On August 11th, officers investigated a report of missing items from a package delivered to a Brompton Road residence.

Mail trap

A glue trap was found in the mail chute of a mailbox at the Garden City Post Office on August 11th.

Suspended registration

A Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration and excessive speed on August 11th.

Building inspection

Garden City Police responded to a building with an open door on August 11th. After inspecting the premises, they found all to be in order.

Multiple suspensions

On August 11th, a Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license, a suspended registration, and excessive speed.

Burnt food alarm

Garden City Firefighters and Garden City Police responded to a residence on August 11th for a fire alarm activated by burnt food.

Carbon monoxide alarm

Garden City Firefighters and Garden City Police responded to a residence on August 11th for a CO alarm. Firefighters deemed the area safe upon investigation.

Alleged assault

On August 12th, Garden City Police responded to a location for a domestic dispute. Upon arrival, police say, they determined that after an argument, a woman allegedly stabbed her boyfriend in the arm with a knife. The victim suffered a puncture wound and was transported to a hospital for treatment. The 55-year-old subject was arrested and charged with felony assault and criminal possession of a weapon.

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PhotograPhy history

This photograph was taken in November 1991 at the Garden City Toll Lodge on Seventh Street while it was being restored. The guy on the right is Mike Lutz who provided the landscaping for the Toll Lodge. The guy on the left with the paint brush is me (yes, I am a man of many talents!). So many people volunteered their time on the Toll Lodge restoration project back then. The Chamber of Commerce finally moved into its new home in 1992.

The Toll Lodge, designed by John Russell Pope, was built in 1911 off of Clinton Road where Vanderbilt Court is today. It was part of the famous Vanderbilt Long

Island Motor Parkway which began in 1908 and closed in 1938. It was the first parkway built exclusively for the automobile in the world. It stretched 48 miles across Long Island to Lake Ronkonkoma and it was headquartered in Garden City.

In 1989, the G.C. Chamber of Commerce acquired the Toll Lodge and moved it to a parking lot at the end of Seventh Street where it was restored. For the next 30 years it was the home of the Chamber of Commerce. Recently, they were asked for rent and were forced to leave the Toll Lodge - the place they moved and restored. How does this happen?

So, try and follow this. In 1988, an organization moved an entire house from 5th Street to 11th Street where it was placed on village property. The organization maintained ownership of the house and thus they did not pay rent. However, the following year, 1989, when the Chamber moved the Toll Lodge to a village-owned parking lot they were forced to give up ownership and pay rent. They also had to maintain the Toll Lodge and property. They should never have agreed to such an unfair agreement. Well, they never paid rent for 30 years as it just seemed absurd to pay rent on a building they acquired and restored. However, a few years ago, the Village asked for rent the Chamber could not afford. The result was the Chamber lost its home.

The Chamber has existed since 1926. It was always headquartered in various office space in the business district until it got its “permanent” home in the Toll Lodge. I’m not going into the reasons why the Village suddenly asked for rent after 30 years - although it does appear petty.

Today, the Toll Lodge stands empty and looking shabby. The Village, as I understand, plans to “fix it up” with a new roof and other repairs using your tax dollars. For what? They’ll find a use, they tell me. Really?! It already had a use as the home of the G.C. Chamber of Commerce for 30 years right in the heart of the business district.

So, let’s review. The Village never received any rent from the Chamber and is now spending our tax dollars to “fix it up.” Wouldn’t it have made more sense to have left the Chamber there and let them fix it up and maintain it like they did for 30 years? Wouldn’t that have been better for Garden City taxpayers?

IN MEMORIAM

Benjamin Warner Lewis Semmes Jr.February 5, 1933 - August 8, 2024

Benjamin Warner Lewis Semmes Jr., age 91, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. A resident of Burlington, MA, and formerly of Garden City, "Pop" was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who lived a life marked by service, dedication, and kindness.

Born on February 5, 1933, Benjamin graduated from Virginia Military Institute in 1955 and proudly served his country as a U.S. Army and Army Reserve officer until his honorable discharge in 1964. He went on to earn his Master's degree from the Wharton School of Business, launching a distinguished career at NYNEX, where he dedicated 36 years

before retiring. After his retirement, Benjamin continued to share his expertise as an IT and Accounting consultant until the age of 89.

Pop was a man ahead of his time, with a deep interest in technology and a passion for helping those around him. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Consuelo, until her passing in April 2024, caring for her with unwavering love and dedication.

Benjamin was also an avid sportsman, enjoying tennis and golf throughout his life. He was actively involved in his community, volunteering with the Seaford Lions Club, the Garden City Jaycees, and the Cathedral of the Incarnation, where he and Consuelo shared many cherished memories.

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Benjamin is survived by his two children, Lisa Semmes Elkins and her husband Lorren of Estero, FL, and Benjamin W. L. Semmes III and his wife Lisa of Winchester, MA. He was the proud grandfather of Madeleine Elkins Sulkin (Steve), Cameron Elkins, Andrew Semmes, Carter Semmes, Lindsay Semmes, Michaela Semmes, Amelia Semmes, and Juliet Semmes.

Pop's love and guidance will be forever cherished by his family and all who knew him. A Funeral Mass will be held on October 5th at 10 AM at St. Mary's Church in Winchester, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations in Benjamin's memory may be made to the Seaford Lions Club, Care Dimensions Hospice, or the Parkinson’s Foundation.

Benjamin W. Lewis

HONORING

TARA AND ROBERT GRIFFITH

CHERRY VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB • GARDEN CITY, NY

Senior Duplicate Bridge Results

The winners of the August 12 games:

North/South:

1st Place: Rudy Kaiser and George Salem

2nd Place: Joan Kiernan and Claire Burns

East/West:

1st Place: Athena Philippides and Ellen Moynahan

2nd Place (Tie): Joan Cowie and Grace Basile; and Dian Kendrick and Carrie Flapan

The winners of the August 5 games:

North/South:

1st Place: Carol Cook and Liz Tetro

2nd Place (Tie): Pat Fontaine and Ellen Moynahan; and Claire Burns and Joan Kiernan

East/West:

1st Place: Nick Basile and Bill Draybk

2nd Place (Tie): Joan Cowie and Grace Basile

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

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 chi kung, 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.

Scholarship awarded by PEO chapter

Fiona Kuo, a 2024 graduate of Herricks High School, was selected to receive a $2,500 Yao Ming Named P.E.O. STAR Scholarship. She was sponsored by P.E.O. Chapter X of Garden City.

The STAR Scholarship was established in 2009 to provide financial awards for exceptional women in their final year of high school to attend an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the U.S. or Canada in the next academic year. The competitive STAR Scholarship is for women who exhibit excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success.

In her senior year at Herricks, Fiona held the positions of president of the Tri-M Music Honor Society and the Justice League in addition to being the vice president of Students Mentoring Young Learners. This talented student has been a violin major with the prestigious Julliard Pre College Orchestra, principal violinist with the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra, and chamber violist with the NY Youth Symphony.

In the community, Fiona has been a volunteer teacher with the Charmingwill Foundation and Read Nation teaching English to children in Taiwan and China. This young woman is president of the Formosa

Association of Student Cultural Ambassadors and was a summer intern at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital and Christina Liu’s campaign for Town Council in the TNH. Fiona will attend the Oxford College of Emory University in Atlanta with a focus on liberal arts, leadership and service.

Chapter X has been a part of the Garden City community since its inception in 1938. P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) has been helping women reach for the stars for more than 150 years through scholarships, loans and grants.

Fiona Kuo

GC Historical Society stages successful Student Art Show

Congratulations to this year’s Garden City Historical Society Children’s Art Show participants! Held on June 12, the show was a huge success, featuring over 500 pieces of art from the amazing students in Garden City schools. It was a great chance for young artists to show off their talents and creativity.

President Bill Garry remarked, “The Garden City Historical Society strives to provide community enrichment programs and events. Our Student Art Show ranks as the highlight of our year. It combines a strong collaboration with the Garden City Schools and a Village-wide outreach to families to advance the field of Art among all Garden City students.”

Inspired by the cool work of artist Jen

Stark, this event is a team effort between the GC Historical Society and Garden City Schools. Led by Jessica Jones, director of TGCHS, Amanda Hausser, director of art and music for Garden City Schools, and supported by the intrepid and dedicated volunteers from the Garden City Chapter of The National Charity League, as well as the Historical Society Board Members, the awards ceremony was held on the lawn at TGCHS and the exhibition was on display in the historic 1872 Apostle House museum. The award winners, along with their families, friends and dignitaries from the Village and Nassau County, enjoyed refreshments provided by Key Food and celebrated the winners.

Jessica Jones shared her enthusiasm,

saying, “What I love about this event is how we work with Amanda Hausser and the art teachers to set a theme that we think would resonate with the students and provide guidance, but then it’s up to each art teacher how and when they roll the concept out to each grade. This provides flexibility and true collaboration.”

This annual event wouldn’t be possible without the fundraising efforts throughout the year. To get involved, or support next year’s show, contact the Garden City Historical Society. Thanks again to everyone involved for their dedication and support. We can’t wait to see what next year’s show will bring!

Fourth grade art contest winner.

President of the Historical Society Bill Garry with the first grade winner.

Art contest winner with Bill Garry, president of the Garden City Historical Society.

Fifth grade art contest winner with Bill Garry, president of the GC Historical Society.

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.

A&P and Gristedes Supermarkets

A view of the Gristede’s and A&P supermarkets on Seventh St. in 1956. The A&P supermarket first opened in 1942 on Seventh St. just east of the Garden City Bank [now Chase]. After the store was destroyed by fire in 1946, it reopened in a new building to the east on the site of the original Village Hall. The previous building was reconstructed as an annex of the bank, now its principal area. Another building constructed in 1956 to the east of the driveway leading to the parking field 7S was occupied by Gristede’s supermarket. The A&P closed in 1978. Gristede’s closed in 1983 and was replaced by Food Basket in 1986, then by 2015 by Natural. That store closed in 2023, to be soon occupied by Iavarone Bros. Archives identifier: vss09

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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members present frown) in order to achieve the necessary number of parking spaces if the school building was brought back in use for Court compliant leisure activities for Villagers (and perhaps non-residents). Add to that, back on Nov. 19 2019 to be precise, I received an email via WPOA Committee chain from architect C. Veneziale which noted the St Paul’s property was zoned R-2 meaning, according to the email information/attachment there must be 833 parking spaces to comply with code! Parking allowances and any roadway modifications and related costs were not part of any proposal already offered. I now ask; Is an adaptive reuse concept feasible and at what cost? We all know of the travails travelling on Rockaway or Stewart near St. Paul’s even with the school building dormant. Where is the parking going to be? What costs will be incurred for parking considerations? These subjects as well as traffic congestion and ingress and egress to the property have never been really addressed by the prior Mayor

Veneziale Committee, or the Alliance in calculating costs or presenting concepts. The present Board, maybe jumping the shark, hasn’t either, but yet now seeks to gather volunteers in engineering, architecture and construction to make plans!

Whoa Nellie! Don’t we need to do abatement (said by the Board to commence this winter) and the SEQRA environmental evaluation before headlong getting into drawings and plans? Before going off on some high flying excursion into adaptive reuse, don’t this topics deserve the attention of the Board and input from independent retained experts now? Where is the Village legal opinion on zoning and traffic relating to St. Paul’s as a recreation complex and inclusive of a plan to restore the building to use whether phased or not? How will parking and access roads impact the existing fields at St. Paul’s?

Don’t residents deserve answers now, before the horse runs out of the barn and on to Stewart Avenue.?

S. G. Gorray

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22ND 7:00PM-9:00PM

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

Garden City Library plans blood drive

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 – 7 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 1-800-933-BLOOD to schedule an appointment or for any medical questions concerning blood donations.

https://donate.nybc.org/donor/ schedules/drive_schedule/316640

Tax Cutting Proposals and the Presidential Campaign

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

The impending Presidential campaign between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump is not likely to center around specific policy proposals, but two interesting tax cutting ideas are nevertheless on the table.

The first proposal, initially proposed on the campaign trail by Mr. Trump but recently endorsed by Ms. Harris, is to eliminate income taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers. Ms. Harris’s campaign said her proposal would include an income limit.

While some tweaking may be in order in Internal Revenue Service reporting and compliance procedures relating to tips, it seems hard to justify excluding completely an important type of income from taxation, thus narrowing the tax base and creating incentives to raise taxes on the remaining forms of taxable income. The other concern is that excluding tip income from taxation would likely lead to efforts to substitute tipped income for ordinary taxed incomes. You can easily imagine occupations that don't normally receive tips (say lawyers, nurses and flight attendants) attempting to game the system by declaring themselves, in whole or part, service workers.

Another, and probably more important, proposal, was the one recently made by Mr. Trump on his Truth Social platform that seniors should not pay tax on social security benefits. At least to date, Ms. Harris, who rarely meets with the press, has not endorsed this proposal.

Social Security benefits were not taxed until 1983. However, under present law, single people earning at least $32,000 and married couples earning at least $44,000 pay a tax on 85% of their benefits.

There are a number of arguments against Mr. Trump's proposal. In The Wall Street Journal this week, Charles Blahous points out that the 85 percent limit does take into account that employee Social Security contributions have already been taxed, and amounts paid to low income beneficiaries are not taxed at all. Eliminating the existing tax revenue would adversely affect the future

solvency of both Social Security and Medicare. In addition, this change could be seen as unduly favoring well to do older taxpayers at the expense of younger ones.

Still, there is considerable merit to Mr. Trump’s proposal, which is quite likely to be popular among many people over 62. The merits are particularly strong if the taxation is not wiped out completely, but the highest rate is dropped from 85 percent to 50 percent.

The current system effectively taxes the entire investment component of the Social Security benefit for higher income recipients. There is, however, a logical alternative. Although Roth contributions and tax-free earnings thereon are currently limited to 401(k) and other individual account plans, there is no reason why the concept cannot be extended to pension programs like Social Security. Since an employee’s Social Security payroll tax contributions are subject to income tax, they can be viewed as Roth contributions and both they and the related investment earnings actuarially embedded in the employee’s Social Security benefit can be received free of income tax. The result is that only the fifty percent portion of the benefit funded by the employer’s share of the payroll tax and related investment earnings will be taxed.

Of course, there is still the question of the overall stability of the Social Security and Medicare system, which are projected to run out of revenues in the next decade. Most likely the government is going to have to convene a commission, as was done in the 1980’s, to advance proposals to shore up these systems. Probably the most plausible path would be to raise the retirement age of current workers under 40. Keeping an arguably unfair tax on the earnings of people who have already paid into the Social Security system does not seem the way to go.

While much of the debate in the upcoming Presidential campaign will likely revolve around new ways to spend federal money, it is refreshing to see some interest in returning hard earned money to taxpayers.

Garden City High School Academic Awards

On May 23, Garden City High School presented the following academic awards to students:

Community Awards

Town of Hempstead Community Service and Academic Excellence Award - James Egan

New York State Comptroller Achievement Award - Owen Conway

Senator Kevin Thomas Citizen Advancement Award - Calogero Ehrig & Elaine Wang

NYS Attorney General Triple “C” Award - Lia Labate & Kathryn McCoy Office of the Nassau County Executive - Bruce Blakeman

Community Service & Academic Excellence Award - Connor Escoffery

Educators’ Awards

U.S. Presidential Scholarship Program Winner - Elaine Wang

National Merit Scholarship Winners - Julia Cherchever & James Nagler

National Merit Scholarship Finalists - Owen Conway, Ryan Lawson, Tyler McAlea, Tara Murphy, Armeen Panthaki, Emma Rathgeber, Laila Smith, Elaine Wang

Valedictorian Award - James Nagler

Winfield Thompson Salutatorian Award - Elaine Wang

Highest Ranking Senior Awards (listed alphabetically) - Diego Cadavid, Julia Cherchever, Owen Conway, Tara Hollis, Matthew Kephart, Tara Murphy, Emma Rathgeber, Elizabeth Rosado

Art Department

Art Department Award - Emily Nori

NYS Art Teachers Association Award For Outstanding Achievement in the Visual Arts - Ana Seebrath

North Shore Community Arts Council Award - Art - Celia Hearon Photography Award - Geraldine DiChiara & Kathlyn Pomeroy

Business Department

Business Department AwardEmmett Duffy

English Department

St. Anselm’s Book Award - Amy Xiao

St. Michael’s College Book Award - Gracie Krawiec & Lilith Mangal

NCTE Writing Achievement Award - Jeffrey Li, Hunter Maguire, Simone Oustatcher, Ella Pocock Excellence in English AwardGrade 9 - Gianluca Damiano & Taylor

Maguire

Excellence in English AwardGrade 10 - Isabella Fuertes & Emma Glick

Excellence in English AwardGrade 11 - Hunter Maguire, Ella Pocock, Ava Roddini, Julia Rosenblatt, Alicia Zhang

John Horton Award- Excellence in AP English - Emma Harty & Tara Murphy

Bob McGowan Award - Owen Conway, Tara Hollis & Matthew Kephart

ECHO Award for Journalism -

Emma Rathgeber & Elaine Wang Inkspots Award - Hunter Maguire & Ella Pocock

Math Department

William Bohlin 9th Grade Mathematics Award for Outstanding Performance - Taylor Maguire & Juliet Stampfel

Delphine Bauer Silvestri Computer Science Award for Outstanding Performance - Anton Haskevych & Armeen Panthaki

Margaret McNally Award for Outstanding Performance in Mathematics - Jack Caldara

Clifford Hordlow Mathematics Spirit Award for Outstanding Interest in Mathematics - Emma Rathgeber

Dr. Roderic A. Beaulieu Mathematics Research Award for Outstanding Performance in Math Research - Elaine Wang

Mathematics Department

Exceptional Studies Award - James Nagler

Music Department

Marching Band Director’s Award - Alessandra DiPaola

Nadia Boulanger Music Theory Award - Augustin Mingoia Murphy

Ella Fitzgerald Vocal Jazz Award - Danielle Parrella

Friends of Music - Band - James Nagler

Friends of Music- OrchestraDavid Digan

Friends of Music- Vocal - Anna Cooke

Instrumental Music AwardOrchestra - EvelynPaige Feron

Instrumental Music Award- Band - Augustin Mingoia Murphy

John Philip Sousa AwardAlessandra DeAlbuquerque

Louis Armstrong Jazz AwardJoseph Fontanetta

Jazz Ensemble Directors AwardKate Pogozelski

Marchin Band Drum Line Award - David Hernandez-Arroyo

National Choral Award - Maeve Gillespie

National Orchestra Award - Tara Murphy

Orchestra Directors AwardOlivia Burke

North Shore Community Arts Council Award- Music - Daniel Murphy

American Legion Award for Music - Calogero Ehrig

Science Department

Excellence in Earth ScienceChloe Loeser

Excellence in Living Environment - Kaitlyn McDonald

Excellence in Chemistry - Olivia Allsbrook

Excellence in Physics - Jeffrey Li

Excellence in Science Research

- Jack Armstrong, Julia Cherchever, Mannat Jain, James Nagler, Arya Rad, William Schwarz, Amy Xiao

Excellence in AP Biology - Olivia Donohue, Tara Hollis, Tyler McAlea, James Nagler

Excellence in AP ChemistryHunter Maguire

Excellence in AP Environmental Science - Alessandra DiPaolo & Natalia Gargiulo

Excellence in AP Physics C - James Nagler

Excellence in PLTW Design & Drawing For Production - Taylor Maguire

Excellence in PLTW Principles of Engineering - Everett Lehnert, James Nagler & Evan Rom

American Chemical Society (ACS) Award - Jeffrey Li Rensselaer (RPI) Medal - Hunter Maguire

Social Studies Department

American Legion AwardExcellence in U.S. History - Soham Bera

American Legion Boys State - Terence Cooke & Hunter Maguire

American Legion Auxiliary Award- Excellence in U.S. HistoryRachel Yeung

American Legion Auxiliary Girls State - Simone Oustatcher & Roisin Pfaff

Daughters of the American Revolution Award for Excellence in American History - Simone Oustatcher

Excellence in U.S. Government & Politics - Tara Murphy

Excellence in Macroeconomics Diego Cadavid & Joanna Tavoulareas

Excellence in Psychology - Debbie Lieu

Excellence in European HistoryOwen Conway & Tara Murphy

Cynthia Morrongiello AwardRenaissance Person - Julia Cherchever

Jake White Community Service Award - Matthew Liberopoulos

Harriet Bowers Sime AwardInterest in International Relations - Owen Conway

Doug Sheer Award- Excellence in Human Geography - Everett Lehnert & Ibrahim Chohan

Excellence in the Classics - Simone Oustatcher & Logan Rust Paul Rivadue Award for Excellence in World History - Sarah Phinney

JO Steinberg Award- Four Years of Excellence in Social StudiesMolly Martin

Theatre Department

Outstanding Theatre Arts Senior - Emma Harty

North Shore Community Arts Council Award- Theatre - Danielle Parrella

Masquers Award - Anna Cooke

Outstanding Leadership to the Theatre Arts Community - Maeve Gillespie

World Language Department

Excellence in German - Leila Massina, Sarah Phinney & Justin Woodbine

Excellence in Italian - Owen Conway, Hunter Maguire & Gabriella Tromba

Excellence in Latin - Julia Jovanovic, Kaitlyn McDonald & Gabriella Tromba

Excellence in Spanish - John Alden, Madison Farley, Melina Mirabella & Julia Rosenblatt

German Consulate Book AwardRebecca Phinney

Delta Epsilon Phi- Outstanding Senior Award - Diego Cadavid

AATG Outstanding Senior Award

- Brady Noll

Classical Studies Award - Tasmiah Ishtiaque

National Latin Exam Special Book Award - Armeen Panthaki & Elizabeth Rosado

WL Literary Magazine AwardGerman - Brady Noll

WL Literary Magazine AwardItalian - Stephanie Smith

WL Literary Magazine AwardLatin - Armeen Panthaki

WL Literary Magazine AwardSpanish - Reese McGowan

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Trustees, GCPD Commissioner discuss crowd control

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“We put out an undercover team on the street and two youths were brought in, then released to their parents on some violations they were performing. Other than that we had no complaints called in last week and I think that’s because of the officers and the way we positioned them down in the district. We will continue this approach in the summer weeks ahead, and we will keep working our hardest. There were a lot of kids out but we were pleasantly surprised there were no calls and complaints coming in, but I believe the good results are due to the hard work and teamwork of our officers in moving everybody around,” Jackson noted.

Jackson also commended the efforts of village employees, including those from Public Works and the Recreation and Parks Department, in maintaining safety and efficiency during the busy summer season.

Deputy Mayor Bruce Chester emphasized the necessity of the GCPD’s extra efforts on Friday nights and expressed hope that these measures would continue to reduce incidents.

“I am so glad we are doing that and hopefully this continues to help cut down on any issues and incidents going

forward,” he said.

Fire Chief James Taunton reported that the all-volunteer Garden City Fire Department responded to 123 fire alarms in June. He warned that July is a peak month for grill-related fires and urged residents to inspect and clean grills, keep them away from homes, and avoid using propane or charcoal indoors due to carbon monoxide risks.

“We encourage everyone to always inspect and clean out your grills prior to use. Please keep grills/barbecues away from houses as well as porches and any siding/materials. And – very important to note – please do not use any propane or charcoal inside your house due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning,”

Chief Taunton said.

Mayor Carter Flanagan and Deputy Mayor Chester expressed gratitude for the GCFD’s service, with Chester praising the department’s thorough review of a house fire on Meadow Street, highlighting its value as a learning tool for younger firefighters.

“I think it is excellent, in particular for our younger members of the fire department, that you take a close look at every detail and the appropriate responses and actions that GCFD had to perform. It’s an exceptionally well-done protocol,” he shared.

Village to seek landscaping repayment from MTA

upcoming meeting on August 15th, a resolution will be considered to replace the job title “Assistant Superintendent of Public Works” with “Deputy Superintendent of Public Works” in the 2024-2025 budget.

This item, listed on the Human Resources agenda, includes a proposed salary of $127,381 for the position. Upon Civil Service approval, the current Highway General Supervisor is expected to be promoted to the new title.

Sole Sources for AOP, Hydrogen Peroxide

The Board of Trustees approved standardized resolutions for the Department of Public Works (DPW) to source AOP (Advanced Oxidation Process) equipment and hydrogen peroxide from specific vendors.

Trojan Technologies Group ULC was

New automatic doors open at Library

The newly installed automatic doors opened on Tuesday, August 13 at the Garden City Library. This capital project will further enhance security mea-

sures being implemented at the Library to ensure a safe space for patrons and employees alike.

Our

selected for the supply and maintenance of AOP equipment, while US Peroxide will provide hydrogen peroxide, which is essential for water treatment using AOP technology. This equipment will ensure compliance with new NYS drinking water regulations.

DPW Superintendent Borroni explained that the specialized AOP equipment is necessary for the village’s water wells. The village’s decision to standardize these parts and services aims to minimize errors and streamline training and operations.

Additionally, the Board allocated $255 for three Water Department employees to attend the NYSAWWA Operators Symposium on September 17, 2024, in White Plains. Each attendee will earn six continuing education credits toward their water treatment certificates from the NYS American Water Works Association.

Inspector Scott Schellas, Public Works Superintendent John Borroni, Building Superintendent Giuseppe Giovanniello, Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi, Library Board Trustee Colleen Foley, Library Board Chairman Randy Colahan and Library Director Marianne Malagon in front of the new automatic doors.

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The Library’s new automatic doors opened on Tuesday, August 13th.

From left, Library Board Trustee Mary Maguire, Village Engineer Craig Bandini, Village Trustee Bruce Torino, Library Board Chairman Randy Colahan, Library Director Marianne Malagon and Library Board Trustee Colleen Foley.

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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

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that a license, number NA-0267-24117281 for beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by RLJ II – HA Garden City Lessee, LLC & RLJ II – HA Garden City, LLC d/b/a Hampton Inn Garden City to sell beer, wine, and cider at retail in a tavern under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 1 North Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530, Nassau County for on premises consumption. RLJ II – HA Garden City Lessee, LLC & RLJ II – HA Garden City, LLC d/b/a Hampton Inn Garden City

NASSAU COUNTY

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Notice of Formation of Heavenly Scentzz Candles LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/31/2024. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Deborah Burrowes : P.O. Box 296 Roosevelt NY 11575. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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Garage fire

On August 12th, a Fire Chief observed smoke emanating from the rear yard of a Butler Place residence. Upon investigation, he found an active fire in the garage. The Chief immediately awakened the occupants and safely escorted them from the home. Officers and additional Firefighters responded and extinguished the fire, limiting damage to the garage. It was later determined by the Garden City Firefighters, Fire Marshal, and Arson Squad that the fire was caused by an apparent electrical issue.

Ceiling collapse

Officers and Firefighters responded to the parking garage at 1111 Franklin Avenue on August 12th for a partial ceiling collapse. Officers secured the area, and NYU Engineers, along with the Garden City Building Department, responded to the scene.

Vehicle break-in

A subject allegedly broke

a vehicle’s window and stole property from within on August 12th at the Hempstead Ford parking lot.

Hit-and-run

On August 12th, a Jeep reportedly left the scene after colliding with another vehicle on Old Country Road.

Cooking oil spill

Police and firefighters responded to Parking Field 7S on August 12th for a truck leaking used cooking oil onto the roadway, causing a hazardous condition. The area was safeguarded until the oil was safely removed.

Suspended license

A Washington Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and a suspended registration on August 12th.

False fire alarms

Garden City Firefighters and Police responded to two fire alarms set in error and two fire alarms activated by water leaks on August 12th.

Unregistered operation

A Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a suspended registration and unregistered operation on August 12th.

Van theft

A white Ford work van was reported stolen from Garden City Plaza on August 13th.

Carbon monoxide detected

Garden City Firefighters and Garden City Police responded to a residence on August 13th for a CO alarm. Firefighters detected positive levels and rendered the home safe.

Traffic violations

A Clinton Road motorist was charged with unlicensed operation and passing a red light on August 13th.

Package theft

On August 13th, a package was reported stolen from the porch of a Tullamore Road residence.

Overweight truck

A Cathedral Avenue truck driver was charged on August 13th with operating a truck while 46,000 pounds overweight and with defective brakes.

DWI suspension

On August 13th, a County Seat Drive motorist was arrested for allegedly driving with a license suspended for DWI and additional violations.

Check fraud

On August 13th a victim reported that a check placed in the mail was stolen, altered, and cashed by an unknown person.

DWI suspension

A Stewart Avenue motorist was arrested on August 13th for allegedly driving with a license suspended for DWI and additional violations.

Revoked license

A Primrose Court motorist was arrested on August 13th for allegedly driving with a license revoked for driving while impaired by drugs.

National Night Out

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

• take necessary steps to prevent crime

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

• discuss with your family what to do in case of emergencies

• encourage safe driving, biking, and walking habits

• help make children aware of the dangers of drugs and alcohol

• advise them on what to do when approached by strangers

During this event, Commissioner Kenneth Jackson, members of the Department’s Community Policing Unit, Marge Lee, a DWI Victim Advocate, and NYU Langone personnel met with residents to discuss current issues impacting the safety and welfare of the community and what can be done together to make the Village a safer place for all.

Identity Theft Booklets were handed out to residents. These booklets contain valu-

able insights and practical tips that can help individuals safeguard themselves against identity theft, thereby minimizing the risks and potential consequences associated with this prevalent issue. Commissioner Jackson stated, “We believe that by equipping the community with these resources, we contribute to enhancing their overall safety and well-being.”

Commissioner Jackson said.

Garden City Pool Hours

A friendly reminder that the Pool’s end-of-the-season hours are fast approaching.

Beginning August 19 Pool hours are 12 to 8pm on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends. (While we work hard to maintain our posted hours of operation, due to possible shortages of staff these hours of operation may need to be modified.)

Happening in Garden City

Sunday, August 18th

2:00 p.m. Live music by The Hambones for Pool members and guests.

Monday, August 19th

1:30 p.m. Movie Matinée: The Fugitive at the Library

Tuesday, August 20th

6:30 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals meeting at Village Hall Wednesday, August 21st 1-7 p.m. NYBC Blood Drive at the Library

Thursday, August 22nd 7:15 p.m. Gazebo concert: Blue Meanies playing the best of The Beatles and The Monkees

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August 16, 2024

Health & Wellness Offerings Expand in Response to Exploding Demand by Travelers

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE

Health and wellness have been growing areas in everyday life as well as increasingly integrated into hospitality, travel and tourism behaviors. Wellness Tourism globally has grown to be worth $651 billion annually (out of a $5.6 trillion global wellness economy) and is forecasted to grow annually by an average of 16.6% through 2027

We used to think of “wellness” mainly in terms of spa retreats, but health and wellness now is figures into everything from the motivation to travel and choices of destinations, accommodations, activities and experiences, even when to travel.

Take climate change, for instance. In light of record heat waves, wildfires, flooding, people are choosing their destinations and seasons to travel with more care. “Coolcations” is one of the emerging new trends in travel – choosing places like Scotland and Quebec for summer holidays, trading cities for mountains, theme parks for dude ranches. There is also an awareness of the fragility of bucket-list destinations and sights like Venice (sinking), islands like the Galapagos and the Maldives (just a foot above sea level), the Great Barrier Reef (coral bleaching), the Dead Sea and the Great Salt Lake (evaporating), even the Statue of Liberty in New York harbor is on the endangered list.

Travelers are also seeking out opportunities to be active outdoors instead of passive sightseers – biking, kayaking, paddleboarding, pick-

This Alpaca four-day Inca Trail hiking/camping adventure hits on many of the trends in wellness travel: desire for “slow-travel” walks/pilgrimage that activate physical, emotional, spiritual cylinders of well-being, an impromptu yoga session to rejuvenate after ascending the 14,000-ft high peak, responsible/ sustainable/eco-friendly travel which mutually benefits travelers and community © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

leball, hiking – that are physical, engaging, but also incorporate inner peace. Pilgrimages which involve long walks to places that have spiritual meaning fit the bill of combining physical and emotional benefit, as do bike trips

The wellness motif also figures into a desire for responsible and sustainable travel, where the benefits are mutual for the traveler - providing mental, physical and emotional wellbeing - and the local regional and urban economies that sustain people in their communities and preserve heritage and conserve environment for future generations.

The Global Wellness Institute’s Tourism Initiative team reported on these emerging wellness travel trends.

Climate Adaptive Wellness

Travelers are adapting to climate change and so is the wellness industry along with city planners, Jane Kitchen, editor-at-large of Spa Business, reports.

The impacts are seen in architecture and design: instead of relying on air-conditioning, which contributes to climate change, architects and designers are looking at new solutions as well as ancient ways to cool buildings. More rooftop and vertical gardens, more greenspace, new building materials, heat resilient design incorporated into buildings whether new tech or going back to 1000-year old building techniques - like in the Middle East before air conditioning.

Urban planners are becoming

alarmed about the public health dangers of heat for residents as well as travelers who are beginning to shun popular cities like Paris and Athens in summer.

The city of Miami created a new position of Chief Heat Officer with Los Angeles, Melbourne, and Athens following suit. Cities are installing cooling stations (like Paris), cleaning up rivers so people can do wild swimming (like Paris, spending over $1 billion to clean the Seine), planting more greenery, even using greenery on buildings (like Friedensreich Hundertwasser’s Green Citadel of Magdeburg, Germany, an apartment building that is literally a work of art and model for new urban design, Spa and wellness travel is also adapting with new, fun programs such as nighttime wellness and spa treatments, night hikes and star gazing which have a wellness component but take place in evening when it is cooler; ice baths; and climate adaptive beauty and geo-skin care, based on where you are and the weather connections

Power of Pilgrimage

Journalist Eric Wilson found a “silver lining of the pandemic: people discovered the benefits of walking and walking enthusiasts discovered the benefits of exploring the ancient pilgrimage trails around the world. A record number of trekkers sought out hikes infused with cultural heritage across Asia, Europe, and the Americas (my four-day Inca Trail Trek fits neatly into that trend). A record 500,000 completed the Santiago Pilgrimage Trail in Spain – most who chose the experience not so much

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Health & Wellness Offerings Expand in Response to Exploding Demand by Travelers

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in pursuit of faith but for physical and spiritual wellness.

The trend has impacted a rejuvenation of trails globally to accommodate scores of new, modern pilgrims in “buzzy new destinations” like Sri Lanka, Bhutan, India, Italy and Japan. Governments, interested in promoting holistic tourism, have invested in extensive restorations of these trails – Bhutan opened a 250-mile Trans Bhutan Trail. Walk Japan reported such a surge in demand, there were not enough roadside inns or monks quarters to accommodate them.

Surging popularity, availability of bike tours: For much the same reason as pilgrimage and walking trips, biking tours are another “slow form” of self-propelled travel experiencing explosive growth in interest and availability. Among the operators offering guided and self-guided itineraries on rail trails: Discovery Bicycle Tours (discoverybicycletours.com); Wilderness Voyageurs (Wilderness-Voyageurs. com); Backroads (backroads.com); VBT Bicycling Vacations (vbt.com) and Boat Bike Tours (boatbiketours.com). Also see Rails to Trails Conservancy (railstotrails.org) and the Adventure Cycling Association (adventurecycling.org).

Wellness holidays with kids are about enrichment

Families increasingly value travel experiences that support their child’s wellbeing by expanding their education, personal development and worldview such as hands-on workshops that focus on local traditions and foods, learning about local biodiversity and marine life conservation as well as personal growth elements that expose children to unexpected situations, teaching them to adapt to new environments and overcome challenges. Gleneagles Hotel

in Scotland offers outdoor nature led activities for children while newcomer, Jayasom’s Family Wellness focus includes family counseling, enrichment activities, virtual reality and outdoor wellbeing excursions including a large hydrotherapy space that families can enter together. Austria’s Reiters Finest Family hosts sustainable family wellness holidays in Bad Tatzmannsdorf, a resort featuring 125 hectares of outdoor space, 400 animals for farm adventures as well as thermal waters, and a health and longevity center that families can enjoy together.

Sports is playing a bigger role in hospitality

Sports related travel accounted for 66 million room stays and generated $49 billion in 2021, reported Patricia Ladis of WiseBody Physical Therapy. Enthusiasts are traveling to where they can train or improve their skills, engage in the sport (golf, tennis have long been popular but now mountain biking, rock climbing, pickleball are among the activities that motivate travel) as well as to participate or spectate in competitions and tournaments as grand as the Olympics but as basic as a child’s hockey tourney.

Devices like e-bikes have expanded accessibility - extending the lifespan and opening destinations for people who previously felt they couldn’t go the distance or climb the hills.

People are not only traveling to engage or train in a sport, but for rehabilitation treatments and therapies. SIRO Hotels is one of first luxury hotels to be designed around health, wellness, and recovery.

Its new SIRO One Za’abeel Hotel in Dubai delivers a complete experience under one roof, with rooms designed to combat jet lag, 2,000 sq m of fitness and recovery facilities with cutting-edge treatments, personalized nutritional guidance, diverse training options. Dedicated health resorts like Chenot

Weggis Palace in Switzerland offer wellness travelers the opportunity to spend a week recharging with the top technologies on hand to future proof your health and wellbeing.

In Search of Calm

Mental wellness as a travel trend has been gaining significant traction over the past few years, reflecting a broader societal shift towards valuing mental health and self-care. Wellness retreats integrate yoga, breath work, meditation. What is new are the more intensive therapy retreats. For example, equine therapy (with horses) is offered at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat in Australia and NIHI Sumba in Indonesia, Rewilding retreats that immerse into natural settings to support mental wellbeing are popular across the globe: properties like The Dreaming, in the heart of Wales and AroHa in New Zealand.

This interest in seeking out the wild – getting off the beaten track - is facilitated by the rising availability of luxury campervans, equipped with water, solar-powered batteries, that enable wild camping with maximum calm and minimum stress. Among the companies: Moterra Campervans (gomoterra. com), Blacksford RV (blacksford.com), and Roadsurfer (roadsurfer.com)

Diagnostic Boom as Wellness Travelers Look to Prevention, Longevity

Living longer is one goal of healthand-wellness travelers, but so is living well. There is recognition that quality of life is as important as quantity. Wellness travelers are now seeking out tailored and proactive health approaches, prompting many health and wellness operators to enhance their offerings with comprehensive diagnostic assessments alongside traditional wellness activities. At Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona, you can undergo thorough health evaluations encompassing genetic testing, preventive diagnostics, body

Whole Grains Versus Refined

BY CHARLYN FARGO

I often counsel patients that it’s important to make the simple switch from refined grains to whole grains. That can be as easy as choosing brown rice over white, whole-wheat bread over white and whole-wheat pasta over regular. Small changes like these can make a huge difference later in life.

It’s a recommendation from the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans -- make half your grains whole. Whole grains include barley, quinoa, bulgur, whole-grain crackers and brown rice.

Now a study by Tufts University re-

searchers finds that switching to whole grains also improves heart health. Researchers investigated why that’s true. They specifically looked at fasting blood glucose levels, waist circumference, systolic blood pressure and blood triglyceride concentration.

The study analyzed information on the diets, health and lifestyles of over 3,000 participants in the Framingham Offspring cohort study over 18 years. The individuals were 55 years old (on average) when the project started and had an average body mass index of 27.

Those who ate more whole grains had

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Seeking Out Cultural Traditions and Healing

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smaller increases in fasting glucose, waist circumference and systolic blood pressure compared to those who ate fewer whole grains. Those who ate more refined grains (white bread, white rice, refined grain crackers, packaged cookies and cakes) had greater increases in waist circumference and less decline in triglycerides.

Try adding some whole-wheat flour to baked goods or adding barley to your vegetable soup. Adding quinoa to a salad is a tasty way to add whole grains to your diet. It’s never too late to make the switch.

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BY LOU THEODORE

Who was it WHO said: “The dumbest person I ever met was my father. But when I got older, and had married and had kids, my father suddenly got smarter.” But what about a guy like me? My wife claims I’m both a father (3) and grandfather (3). Maybe the time had come for me to offer some advice to the kids; after all, I’ve been around nearly a century. After some deliberation, I realized it was too late to offer anything to our kids, so I sat the three grandkids down one day and told them about my dozen no-no’s. These no-no’s were very simple grandfatherly suggestions. Their reaction appeared to be positive. It has been TWO months since our chat and there’s been no feedback. So,

On A Dozen No-Nos

I thought I might jot down my suggestions (as best as I can remember) for safe keeping. Here they are with the #1 No-No the most important to observe, and the #12 No-No the least important.

The Twelve No-Nos

No-No 1: No sexual activity that can result in a pregnancy.

2: No drinking and driving.

3: No drugs. These should only be used for treatment or prevention of disease. Stay away from barbiturates, sedatives, hypnotics, stimulants, hallucinogens, opioids, etc. Shame on Willie Nelson’s attempts to publicize drug use.

4: No carrying of weapons. It was knives, razors, and chains in my day.

5: No drinking to excess. The Queen

and I haven’t had a drink in about half century.

6: No smoking (or vaping).

7: No tattoos. Tattooing is a method of “decorating” the skin by inserting colored substances under the surface. This irreversible action is both stupid and insane. I wear no jewelry. If one of my kids came home with a tattoo, it would be a major disappointment.

8: No gambling to excess. This is a tough one for me since I’ve been gambling all my life. The key here is to gamble only with money you can afford to lose.

9: No hard political or religious positions. Sorry, but I can’t help myself here with the former.

10: No shortcutting your education.

It is absolutely imperative that you be able to communicate orally and in writing.

11: No physical or mental abuse of others.

12: No physical altercation(s) with others.

I hope some of the above helps a couple of my readers.

Note: The opening “quote” has been attributed to Mark Twain. However, this has been disputed in recent years.

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Rewarding Thrift Store Shopping in Today’s Economy

BY MARY HUNT

If you enjoy the thrill of finding bargains and super steals, it’s a safe bet that you love thrift stores. These treasure troves offer a unique blend of eclectic finds and budget-friendly prices. But lately, thrift shopping isn’t what it used to be. With inflation hitting almost everything, even thrift store prices are on the rise.

It’s not just hearsay -- thrift store prices are indeed climbing, with the sale of used clothes expected to top $77 billion by 2025. This boom has its pros and cons. On the bright side, there’s more variety and a growing acceptance of thrifted items. On the flip side, prices are creeping up as the market grows and evolves. So how do we continue to score great deals amid rising costs? These tips can help you find those thrifty treasures without breaking the bank.

GET A GAME PLAN

Approach thrift shopping with a plan. Make a list of what you truly need. Set a strict budget for your visit. This focused ap-

proach prevents impulse buys and makes certain you haul things out of the store that are sure to add real value to your life.

SHOP ON DISCOUNT DAYS

Many thrift stores offer special discount days, seasonal sales or loyalty programs that can lead to significant savings. Familiarize yourself with the sales calendar of your favorite stores, and plan your shopping trips accordingly. Student, military or senior discounts can also apply, so don’t hesitate to ask. Additionally, some thrift stores have year-round clearance sections where you can find items at deeply discounted prices.

TAKE YOUR TIME

The thrill of thrift store shopping is in discovery. Take your time to sift through racks and shelves to uncover the best deals. Rushed shopping might mean you miss out on hidden gems or make regretful purchases, such as discovering much later a big hole in that otherwise gorgeous sweater. Give yourself a few hours to leisurely enjoy the pursuit of bargain hunting.

PAY WITH CASH

Not only does using cash help you stick to your budget and avoid overspending, you’ll be helping out that thrift store’s bottom line. Retailers pay fees for each credit card purchase they process, and some thrift stores pass that fee on to the consumer. You can often save a small percentage by paying with cash or a debit card.

SEARCH FOR QUALITY

Inspect for durability, brand reputation and overall condition. By choosing wellmade, high-quality, gently used goods, you can avoid spending more on frequent replacements. Owning quality items also opens the door to lucrative reselling.

IN- AND OUT-OF-SEASON ITEMS

Just like retail stores, thrift stores often have items that are out of season -- think winter coats in the summer or swimsuits in the winter. These out-of-season items are often heavily discounted. Similarly, in-season items that have lingered too long may also be marked down to make room for new stock.

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Should a Housewife Get Paid for Social Security Purposes

BY TOM MARGENAU

People frequently write to me with an idea to change Social Security law in some way that they think is clever and unique. But I usually have to tell them that their proposal has been considered in the past. After all, Social Security has been around for almost 90 years now, and for those nine decades, people have constantly been coming up with plans that they think would improve the system. And lots of times, those plans don’t work out under closer scrutiny. Here is an example.

Q: I have been a stay-at-home mom and housewife for the past 40 years. Other than a few years when I worked before I got married, I’ve never paid into Social Security. So I am due no benefits on my own record. I will only be due benefits on my husband’s record. I don’t think that’s fair. I should get some kind of Social Security credit for all the work I’ve done as a wife, mother and homemaker. So here is my idea I don’t believe I’ve ever seen before. I think a certain amount of money -- maybe $1,000 per month -- should be added to the Social Security record of all women who choose to stay home and make a career as a homemaker.

A: Actually, that’s an idea that’s been tossed around many times in the past -not quite the way you propose, but something similar. It’s usually called “earnings sharing,” and unfortunately, it wouldn’t work.

You suggested that $1,000 per month be added to the Social Security account of stay-at-home moms. So where would that money come from? And if it wasn’t actual money, just some kind of credit added to your Social Security account, those pseudo-credits would eventually lead to Social Security retirement checks for all homemakers. And where would the money come from to pay all those extra benefits?

And then you would also have to decide how to handle women who work part time and stay home part time. For example, my granddaughter works about 20 hours per week. The rest of the time, she’s home being a mom and housewife. So instead of the $1,000 per month Social Security credit you suggest that full time homemakers get, should she get $500 added to her Social Security record?

And what about single women who work full time but then come home and also do lots of work around the house? Shouldn’t they get some kind of Social Security credit for the housework they do?

And for that matter, what about a man who works full time but comes home and watches the kids or does some laundry or cooks a meal or does the dishes? Should he get Social Security credits for the housework he does?

I hope you see where I’m going with this. Your proposal, although well-intentioned, would be extremely difficult to implement and administer. That’s to say nothing of all the extra costs that would be

added to an already overburdened Social Security system.

That’s why when ideas like yours were kicked around in the past, many Social Security reformers came up with what they thought was a better solution, which was called “earnings sharing.”

In a nutshell, a couple’s earnings during their marriage would be shared for Social Security purposes. For example, if husband Fred made $100,000 per year, and wife Wilma was a stay-at-home mom with no outside earnings, then $50,000 would be put on Fred’s Social Security record, and $50,000 would be put on Wilma’s Social Security record.

And then let’s look at their neighbors, Barney and Betty. If Barney made $100,000 per year, and Betty also worked outside the home and made $50,000 per year, for a total combined income of $150,000, then $75,000 would be placed in each of their Social Security accounts.

On the surface, this might sound like a good idea to some. But one big reason this plan never went anywhere is because of the negative impact this plan would have on a married couple’s potential Social Security benefits.

To show you what I mean, let’s go back to Fred and Wilma. Fred was making $100,000 per year, and Wilma had no Social Security-covered earnings. Under the current Social Security system, because he had fairly high earnings, Fred would probably end up with a pretty high monthly Social Security check. Let’s say it would be $3,000 per month. And under the current system, his stay-at-home wife Wilma would qualify for spousal benefits on Fred’s record -- anywhere from 30% to 50% of Fred’s rate, depending on her age. To keep my math simple, we’ll give her the 50% rate. So that means Fred will get $3,000 per month from Social Security, and Wilma will get $1,500 per month -- for total benefits of $4,500 per month.

Now let’s say that the “earnings sharing” rules had been in place all the years that Fred and Wilma were married -- meaning they each got half of Fred’s earnings added to their Social Security accounts. Well, that means Fred would end up with a Social Security benefit about half as much as he was due under the current system. In other words, Fred would start getting $1,500 per month when he retired. But his wife Wilma, who had equal earnings on her Social Security record, would also get $1,500 per month. That would be good news for Wilma. She would get her own Social Security check. But for the two of them as a married couple, it would be bad news. Their combined benefits would be $3,000 per month instead of the $4,500 in total benefits they’d be due under the current system.

Also, under an “earnings sharing” arrangement, things really wouldn’t work out for Wilma after Fred dies. Under the current system, Wilma the widow would get her spousal benefit of $1,500 per month

bumped up to Fred’s $3,000 rate. But with “earnings sharing,” where they each end up with identical monthly benefits of $1,500 per month, there is nothing extra to

bump up to -- so Wilma would get no widow’s benefits.

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The wow factor of Long Island benefiting housing

I have lived on Long Island for over 69 years. I have enjoyed all the beauty and benefits of the sights, sounds, food, culture, and fun things that accompany living on Long Island. There is so much to see and do and enjoy here that it draws those who can afford to gain all that it has to offer. While many towns and cities across the U.S. have seen their inventory skyrocket over the last year and a half and seen their prices go down considerably, Long Island housing prices according to Redfin are up 7.8% year-over-year. Some have left NYS for other locations for many reasons, mainly due to the cost of living, e.g. escalated housing prices, interest rates, rents, and other reasons. As I have mentioned in previous posts, we have lost net population over the last 12 years and the latter reasons are why this has occurred.

But for those that want, need, and can live on Long Island, there is a cornucopia of things to do, see, participate and actively get involved with to keep you constantly busy, having fun, learning, relaxing, and enjoying everyday experiences with the abundance of choices here on Long Island. Once you begin living here, you will not want to leave.

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Those of you who think “earnings sharing” might be a good idea should remember that old saying: “Be careful what you wish for!”

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

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Long Island has much to offer to satisfy a family’s or couple’s needs and wants. Whatever you are looking for can be found here. Most important is having highly acclaimed and top-rated schools, which draws many families to come to Long Island or to continue to reside here. All these contributing factors and the lack of inventory and continued demand account for higher prices for housing and rentals. We all hope and pray that more inventory will come into the market over time as more purchasers come of age and situations can buy their first home, condo, or coop. It is not a very easy market to secure a home, as many have lost out to those who have outbid them in the ongoing game of negotiations and bidding wars that are still occurring.

I believe Long Island will always have the wow factor to engage and entice those seeking a vibrant, funpacked, entertaining, and actionpacked living experience to enjoy and flourish in a pleasurable and unique lifestyle among places to call home.

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Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 42+ years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.) and has earned his National Association of Realtors “Green Industry designation for eco-friendly low carbon footprint construction with 3-D printed foundations, Solar panels, Geo-thermal HVAC/Heat Pumps).

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Rewarding Thrift Store Shopping in Today’s Economy

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UNIQUE AND VINTAGE

A great thrill of thrifting is discovering one-of-a-kind or vintage items that really stand out. These treasures can bring unique character and flair to your home or wardrobe and might even appreciate in value. And while you’re at it, be on the lookout for special pieces that match your personal style or make perfect gifts.

FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA

To make the most of your savings, follow your favorite thrift stores on social media or sign up for their email newsletters. These channels often share exclusive deals, announce special sales events and update you on new arrivals, keeping you informed about the best shopping opportunities. Plus, some stores offer

discounts to email subscribers with every purchase.

DONATE TO MAKE ROOM

Before you visit the thrift store, think about tidying up your space and donating items you no longer use. Many stores reward donations with discount coupons or vouchers, which helps you clear out clutter at home and save money on your next purchases.

RESELL FOR A PROFIT

If you have an entrepreneurial bent, thrift shopping just might present a fun, profitable side business. Look for underpriced items with potential resale value. Vintage clothing, collectibles or unique home decor pieces can often be flipped online for a profit.

In a time when the thrill of thrift shopping has met the sting of inflation, find-

ing ways to save money while indulging in this rewarding hobby has become more crucial than ever. I am confident that with these tips and determination, we can keep our thrift shopping adventures fun and rewarding!

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

Confused by Food Product Dating? Yes, We Are!

BY MARY HUNT

Pop quiz: You pull a chicken from the fridge to fix for dinner and notice that yesterday was the “Sell By” date. You should:

A.Throw it away because not many emergency rooms offer a stomach pumping family plan.

B.Cook it to an internal temperature of 195 F minimum to kill the salmonella; serve with a pungent sauce to mask any residual foul odor.

C.Relax. You and the supermarket have complied with Food and Drug Administration regulations requiring that this chicken be sold before the date on the label.

D.Refuse to answer on the grounds that obviously this is some kind of trick question.

If you selected “D,” you are right. This is a trick question, and what better way to introduce an article on confusing dates than with a confusing pop quiz?

The truth is that “C” would be correct if not for that word “regulations.” Except for infant formula and some baby foods, product dating is not required by federal regulations. It is a convenience offered to store owners by food manufacturers.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, at a Food Waste Summit in Washington D.C., shared a story about his adult son cleaning out their fridge and tossing everything past its package date, even if it was frozen. His point? If his own son doesn’t get what those dates mean, who does?

The answer: Not many of us. According to a survey by the Harvard Food Law and Policy Clinic, nearly 85% of people admitted to throwing out food based solely on the date on the package.

Although dating of some products is required in 20 states, dating is voluntary on the part of manufacturers and processors. To further shake your confidence, stores are not legally required to remove

outdated products from their shelves. So it’s up to you to make sure you are getting the freshest products.

That means scrutinizing the package labeling and purchasing items with the most recent dates.

WHAT IS FOOD PACKAGING DATING?

The calendar date, or “open date,” on food packaging (as opposed to a code) is a date stamped on a product’s package to help the store determine how long to display that food item for sale. It can also help the customer to know the time limit to purchase or use the product at its best quality.

An open date is not a safety date. These dates help stores move older merchandise and protect manufacturers from potential liability claims. Although most markets are vigilant about rotating stock, some are not.

‘BEST

BEFORE,’ ‘BETTER IF USED BEFORE’ OR

‘BEST

IF USED BY’

This tells you how long the product will retain its best flavor and highest quality, as determined by the manufacturer. Typically, these phrases are on products like baked goods, cereals, snacks and some canned foods. The food is still safe to eat after this date but may have changed somewhat in taste or texture.

‘EXPIRATION,’ ‘USE BY’ OR ‘USE BEFORE’

These phrases appear on yogurt, eggs and other foods that require refrigeration.

Other dating terms are guidelines, but this one means what it says. If you haven’t used the product by this date, toss it.

‘GUARANTEED FRESH’

This date is often used for perishable baked goods. Beyond this date, freshness is no longer guaranteed, although the product may still be edible.

‘SELL BY’

This date is usually found on highly perishable foods like meat, milk and bread. This date guides the rotation of shelf stock and allows time for the product to be stored and used at home. The product is still safe and wholesome past this date.

For example, properly refrigerated milk will usually be good for at least a week beyond its “Sell By” date. Meat that has arrived at its “Sell By” date is still fresh but should be either consumed or frozen within 48 hours.

‘PACK

DATE’

Some products bear a “pack date,” indicating when they were packaged. This information is often encrypted so that only manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers can read it. The pack date on some products, such as eggs, is shown by a Julian date (1 through 365): Jan. 1 is 1, and Dec. 31 is 365.

CAN YOU FREEZE FOOD THAT’S GOING BAD?

Freezing excess food, like meat and bread, is a great way to cut down on waste. Once frozen, food won’t spoil, but keep in mind that the sooner you freeze it, the fresher and better it will be when you defrost it.

While frozen food remains safe to eat indefinitely, its quality can decline the longer it stays in the freezer. When it’s time to thaw your food, the safest method is to move it to the refrigerator and let it defrost gradually. Avoid leaving food out on the counter to prevent any risk of spoilage.

HOW LONG DOES PANTRY FOOD REALLY LAST?

Shelf-stable foods like pasta, snack foods, canned goods, baking products and jerky can technically last forever. However, that doesn’t mean they’ll always taste great. These items will be safe to eat indefinitely, but their freshness and

quality depend on the product. Unopened canned goods might stay good for years if the packaging is intact, while dried foods like pasta could get stale or have slight flavor changes over time.

HOW LONG CAN YOU KEEP LEFTOVERS?

You can usually see, smell or taste when cooked food has gone bad. If you’re unsure, the Department of Agriculture’s FoodKeeper app is a handy guide for checking how long specific foods last. Generally, you should toss leftovers after about four days. Even in the fridge, spoilage bacteria can grow, so properly stored leftovers won’t stay fresh forever.

Bottom line, the fresher your food, the better it is and the longer you have to use it up at home. So buyer beware, and always read the label. Tip: In a properly stocked store, the freshest items will be at the back of the shelf or underneath older items.

Whole Grains Versus Refined

Even middle-aged adults can benefit from switching to whole grains. Look on the label for the Whole Grain Stamp or choose the breads, crackers and pasta with the most fiber listed on the nutritional label. Making that simple change may just help keep your blood glucose more stable over time and thereby reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease.

Q and A

Q: What are net carbs? Sometimes I see them on Nutrition Facts labels.

A: Some carbohydrates, such as fiber and sugar alcohols, are not fully broken down by the body and therefore provide few calories and little or no rise in blood

sugar levels. Net carbs refer to the amount of fully digestible carbohydrate in a food. It is calculated by subtracting grams of dietary fiber and half the grams of any sugar alcohols from grams of total carbohydrate. Food manufacturers aren’t required to list net carbs on the label -- only total carbohydrates, dietary fiber, sugars and added sugars. However, if they are listed, they can be helpful to someone following a lower carb diet or people with diabetes.

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

BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of August 18-24, 2024

One thing I’ve learned over many decades of stargazing is this: Stare at the stars long enough and you’ll begin to find among them all kinds of recognizable patterns. Lions and tigers and bears depicted in constellation maps, however, may forever elude you, but there’s no law against creating your own star groupings.

Unlike constellations, which are 88 recognized areas of the sky, these patterns we can create are called “asterisms,” outlines that actually look like something familiar. I often suggest to my Borrego Night Sky Tour guests to look for geometric figures, letters of the alphabet, numbers and even simple everyday items such as a dipper or a teapot. You’d be surprised just how many you can find once you begin looking.

One of my favorite letter asterisms appears low in the northeastern sky after dark this time of year. Its name is Cassiopeia.

This region of the sky was known to the ancient Greeks as an Ethiopian queen, and mother of Andromeda. She was said to have been so obsessed with her own beauty that when the gods placed her in the heavens, they put her in the north so she’d revolve daily about the North Celestial Pole and spend half

STARGAZERS

Cassiopeia and Cassiopeia-Lite

of her time upside down.

The ancient Persians, however, represented its stars as a kneeling camel, while some in the Inuit culture of Canada and Greenland knew it as Pituaq, a lampstand. Some see the stars of this region as the throne on which the Queen sits.

If you can see these things (without chemical assistance, of course), good for you. Maybe I don’t have much imagination, but to me, Cassiopeia appears simply as the letter “W.”

This is how it appears right now, of course, but over an entire year Cassiopeia revolves around the North Star, and it appears to rotate. Pay attention and you’ll discover it can appear as four different figures. Now it appears as a “W,” but when it’s on its side it can look like an “E” or even a “3.” And when it’s high above the North Star, it appears as an “M.”

On August nights, look just above Cassiopeia for another “W.” It appears almost like a miniature version (with a few extra stars), but it’s part of the constellation Lacerta, the lizard. You’ll need a dark moonless sky to see it since it contains no especially bright stars, so it’ll be best to wait until later this week when the moon is no longer in the evening sky.

Lacerta is one of seven obscure Northern Hemisphere star groupings

created and introduced in 1687 by the Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius. He designed Lacerta to use the stars of such a tiny area of the sky that no other constellation would fit it. Some think he may have been inspired by the ancient Chinese, who represented this celestial region as a Flying Serpent. If you’ve got a good dark sky later

this week, you should be able to trace the outline of a lizard. But the five stars on its far left-hand side ... well, they seem to form a figure I just call Cassiopeia-Lite!

LOST IN SUBURBIA

Knuckling

Under

BY TRACY BECKERMAN

“Ow!” I said as I went to lift the pan off the stovetop.

“What’s ‘ow’?” asked my husband, glancing over from the kitchen counter where he was working.

“I hurt my hand yesterday,” I said, massaging the area of my hand where my first and second finger met. “I think I sprained a knuckle.”

He gave me that look.

“I don’t think that’s possible,” he said.

“Well, it must be possible,” I said, “because I did it!”

I pressed on the area that was sore and winced. I had definitely sprained my knuckle. And I did it by lifting the laundry basket with one finger. Why I had lifted the laundry basket with one finger, I had no idea. I was a mystery to myself. The real question was, how was I going to fix it?

“How do you think you fix a sprained

knuckle?” I asked my husband.

“I don’t know,” he said. “Go see the knuckle doctor.”

Since I didn’t really know any knuckle doctors, I decided to look it up on WebMD. That’s what my husband always did when he got a “man cold” and was convinced he was too sick for it to just be a “man cold.” Usually he decided it was something like foreign language syndrome or arctic seal poisoning or something really obscure like that that he’d had no chance of contracting. Eventually he would realize he only had a “man cold,” which, for the rest of us, was misery enough.

I googled “knuckle sprain,” found some information, then went back to my husband.

“OK, so I have arthralgia, and it is monoarticular pain in one of the metacarpophalangeal joints of my phalanges,” I announced.

He gave me that look again.

“What the heck does that even

mean?” he asked.

I shrugged. “I sprained my knuckle.”

“Clearly,” he said. “So what does it say to do?”

“Oh. I forgot to look that up.”

“Better get on it,” he warned. “I heard if you don’t treat a knuckle sprain right away, it could turn into something serious, and you could lose a knuckle.”

“Go ahead and mock me,” I said. “But you’ll be sorry if it really is something serious and I do lose a knuckle and then you have to spend the rest of your life with a wife with nine knuckles!”

I went back to my computer and googled “treatment of knuckle sprain.” I was pretty sure it was worse than I thought and I was going to have to go see a knuckle doctor after all and get a knuckle splint or a knuckle cast or maybe even have surgery to repair my mucked-up knuckle. It was possible I could be incapacitated for weeks or even months while my knuckle healed, and I

would have to hire a special knuckle nurse to do basic things for me like button my pants, which, apparently, you needed your knuckles for.

A few minutes later, I went back to my husband.

“So, what did you learn?” he asked.

“I definitely have a knuckle sprain, and I have to alternate between ice and heat, and it could take a few weeks to heal.”

“Well, that’s a relief,” he said.

“A relief?” I repeated. “I said it could take a few weeks to heal!”

“Yeah. But it could be worse,” he said. “At least it’s not a ‘man cold.’”

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Make the most of your garden’s bounty Blueberry Zucchini Bread

Summer’s bounty knows no bounds. Home gardeners often discover there are a number of crops they can harvest during the waning days of summer, with tomatoes, blueberries, zucchini, and other squashes among

Baking spray with flour

1 cup shredded zucchini

1⁄2 cup granulated sugar

the offerings. It pays to have various ways to prepare these ingredients when a garden starts to overflow. “Blueberry Zucchini Bread” is a moist recipe that is both sweet and subtly tangy. This recipe,

1⁄2 cup packed light brown sugar

1⁄2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted

3 large eggs

1 tablespoon lime juice

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Coat an 8-by-4-inch loaf pan with baking spray.

2. Place shredded zucchini on two layers of paper towels; top with 2 more layers of paper towels and press gently to remove excess moisture.

3. Whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and lime juice in a large bowl. Stir in the zucchini.

4. Whisk 11⁄2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.

courtesy of Eating Well and Pam Lolley, can be either an easy breakfast or a light dessert. It also happens to be vegetarian, nut- and soyfree.

Makes 1 loaf

1 1⁄2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour, plus 1 tablespoon, divided

1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder

1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda

1⁄2 teaspoon salt

1 cup fresh blueberries

5. Add the flour mixture to the zucchini mixture; stir until well combined.

6. Toss blueberries with the remaining 1 tablespoon flour; gently fold into the batter.

7. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.

8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run an offset spatula around the edges of the pan and carefully remove the bread to a wire rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.

Loose change drive for veterans

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

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

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News from the Children’s Room

H2M Architects and Engineering Reading Challenge

Children ages 3–8 can participate in a month-long reading challenge sponsored by H2M, the architects who re-designed the Children’s Room, from August 21 through September 20. There will be a special storytime on August 29 at 3 p.m., where architect Erik Heuler will read his book, “A is for Architecture.” Online registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org) is required for both the reading challenge and the storytime. Please see Eventkeeper and the Library website for additional details.

Fall Programing

Mother Goose Storytime will return in the fall. This fun 30-minute storytime is for children ages birth–2 and their caregivers. Dates to be determined. Registration will be required on Eventkeeper.

Preschool Storytime will return in the fall. This 30-minute storytime is for children ages 2–5 (not in kindergarten) and their caregivers. Dates to be determined. Registration will be required on Eventkeeper.

Smokey The Bear turned 80 years old this year, and to celebrate, we are going to have a Smokey The Bear reading challenge from Sept. 30–Oct. 31. Details will be coming soon.

Library Policies

Garden City Public Library

Recording Policy, Section IV:

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

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

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

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

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

Tween Trivia Night

test their

knowledge as they

Tween Thursdays: Tie Dye

Tweens use colorful markers and rubbing alcohol to create tie dye designs during Tween Thursdays: Tie Dye with Chris Buchman, which was held on Thursday, August 8, at the Library.

Tween Crafternoon: Perler Bead Art

Teens use Perler Beads to create keychains, magnets, pins, and more during Teen Crafternoon: Perler Bead Art, which was held on Monday, August 5, at the Library.

Do you have grandchildren?

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

Teens

Percy Jackson

compete during Teen Trivia Night, which was held on Wednesday, August 7, at the Library.

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

Tweens and Teens Summer Art Show

During the month of August, stop by the Library to see the artwork teen volunteers created for the Library’s Tweens and Teens Summer Art Show! The artwork in this exhibition was created by the tweens and teens entering Grade 6–12 in Fall 2024. The pieces were inspired either by the theme of the Library Summer Reading Program or from the teen’s own imagination for community-service credit. The “Tweens and Teens Summer Art Show” will be on display in the lower-level Gallery through August, so make sure to stop by and see the wonderful artwork the teen volunteers created for the show.

“Adventure Begins at Your Library” Tiny Art Show

Visit the Library in August to view the “Adventure Begins at Your Library” Tiny Art Show, created by teen volunteers entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2024. Volunteers created art on mini canvases that were 4” x 4”, which are displayed on small easels outside of the Tweens and Teens Room. The artwork will be on display throughout the month of August, so patrons are encouraged to stop by the Library to see the beautiful artwork created by teen volunteers that is on display.

New Board Games Added to Tweens and Teens Board Game Collection

The Tweens and Teens Department

is excited to announce they have added new board games to their Board Game Collection. Board games are available in the Tweens and Teens Room for patrons to use in the Library. New games include Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Bananagrams, Throw Throw Burrito, Risk, Trouble, Don’t Break the Ice, and more, plus replacements for patron favorites, such as Hungry Hungry Hippo, Jenga, and Candy Land! Board games can be taken anywhere in the Library to use and should be returned to the Tweens and Teens Room when finished. Board games are also used at the Library’s monthly Teen Gamers programs, which will resume in the Fall, and other teen events. Stop by the Library to see the full collection and play a board game.

Fall News Coming Soon!

News about fall programs and community service opportunities for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 will be announced at the end of August or beginning of September. Make sure to visit the Garden City Public Library or check out our website (www.gardencitypl.org) in the coming weeks for more information about our fall program schedule.

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 website 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]

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 began Tuesday, August 13, 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

DIY Canvas Backpacks

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

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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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

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

August Programs

Summer Reading Club for Adults! June 10-August 30, 2024 Adventure Begins at Your Library!

Please note that we are still accepting book reviews/postcards at this time! 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 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

September 2024/Fall Programs

It’s hard to believe that it’s August already with September right around the corner. We are working on programming for the Fall and will announce the programs soon. In the meantime, enjoy the Dog Days of Summer!

Summer Programs

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)7428405 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]

EAB Tip of the Week

TOH Pt. Lookout Beach Cleanup Aug. 24th

If you would like to give back to our beautiful Long Island beaches and help create a safer environment for marine animals, consider volunteering at one of the Town of Hempstead (TOH) Beach Cleanups.

buckets and pickers to collect trash, as well as a data sheet to check off what types of trash they have found on the beach. This information is shared with NOAA fisheries.

Cluttered?

Place an ad in our Classifieds for reasonable rates and prompt results. Call our main office today 294-8900 for more information.

The TOH has joined forces with the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society and All Our Energy, conducting beach cleanups at Point Lookout Town Park, Lido Beach Town Park, and Lido West Town Park.

Volunteers are provided with

The next TOH Beach Cleanup will be on August 24, from 9:00 am-12:00 pm.

To register please go to https://hempsteadny.gov/856/ Beach-Cleanups Click on the Events button

Information provided by the Environmental Advisory Board

Garden City Jewish Center Religious School starts Sept. 8

With summer entering its final few weeks, the Garden City Jewish Center’s Religious School begins its Sundays-only program on September 8th!

Weekly sessions start at 8:50 a.m. with a Children’s service that familiarizes students with the music, prayers, Hebrew, and concepts of mitzvot (doing deeds of loving kindness), and tzedakah (charity). Next, the Primary (Grades 1-3) students study Bible, culture, holidays and Hebrew for two sessions. The Junior (Grades 4-5) and Senior (Grades 6-Bar/Bat Mitzvah) students study Jewish History, Ethics, and Torah during their sessions. Students

are dismissed at 10:50 a.m. Rabbi Stephen Goodman conducts weekly individual Hebrew lessons on Zoom, to round out the program.

The school has found that pairing history classes with art experiences works well in keeping with the GCJC’s long held philosophy of making Religious School fun, relaxing, hands-on, and high interest to students and staff as well. The Art lessons are so popular that the Primary children are invited to stay until 11:15 a.m. for an optional art class.

In early October, be on the lookout for the annual Children’s Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur ser -

Students in front of the sukkah with Rabbi Goodman.

Simchat Torah parade in the Sanctuary.

Purim Carnival.

Rosh Hashanah challah baking.

Religious School students with Sukkot decorations.

Religious School artists at work.

Garden City Jewish Center Religious School starts Sept. 8

vices and fun activities. On Rosh Hashanah, children attend a brief service, followed by twisting challah bread dough into beautiful loaves, then art activities while waiting for

the bread to bake. On Yom Kippur, a brief service is followed by making Sukkot decorations, which are then hung in the traditional booth (sukkah) that marks the next holiday.

Dressed up for Purim service.

The Garden City Jewish Center is a Reform Congregation where everyone is welcome - Jews of all denominations, dual-faith families, singles and students.

Please go to www.gardencityjewishcenter.org for more information.

End of the school year Lag B’Omer games.

Chanukkah latkes.

Hamantashen baking event.

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.

Chess Wizards Summer Camp

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

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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 Robotics -

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

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

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Crayola® World of Design Think it! Draw it! Make it! - This camp that takes kids on a journey to the edges of their imagination – and beyond! They learn about Mars, the rainforest, and cities of the future, and get engaged in the creative design process to solve real-world problems. Each camp day focuses on a specific field of design, and our young architects, illustrators and graphic designers develop their ideas from concept, to sketch, to finished

product. They bring their concepts to life by experimenting with Crayola® products, and exploring art techniques like sculpting, storyboarding, mixed media, and collage. Combining art, design, fun active games, and inspiring themes from around the world, this camp is designed to inspire! (For children entering grades 1–6)

August 26 – August 30

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

2024 Garden City Pool

Membership applications are now available at gardencityrecreation.org

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

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

Join today!

Pool Season 2024 highlights include:

• 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

Gazebo Concerts!

• 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 516-4654074 for more information.

Chess Wizards for the Fall Season!

Garden City Recreation and Parks has again partnered with the very popu-

lar “Chess Wizards” to offer after school programs for Garden City children ages 5 through 12 who want to learn the game of chess!

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!!!

Classes will be on Tuesdays from 4-5pm 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.

Adult Art Class at Cluett Hall

The Garden City’s Department of Recreation and Parks will offer an adult art class this fall. This ten-week program will teach the beginner as well as the advanced student the art of painting portraits and landscapes/still-life in pastel from photographs. Arleen Rueth Urban, the instructor for this program, is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America.

Classes will be held Fridays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The cost of this program will be $ 140. This class is open to adult residents who reside in the Inc. Village of Garden City. Classes are held in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall beginning Friday, September 13.

The first lesson includes a portrait and landscape demonstration. At that time, a supply list is provided. Demonstrations will be available as needed throughout the program. Each student will receive the individual attention required as they move at their own pace and level of expertise.

To register for this session please visit the Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. If you have a password, you may register online at gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

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GC Girls Varsity Soccer Clinic a huge success

On Wednesday, August 7, the Garden City Girls Varsity Soccer team hosted their first ever soccer clinic to both give back to the community they know and love and to raise money for their soccer program. A special thank you to the GC Booster Club (formerly TMA) for sponsoring this event and to Dom Atteritano and the Garden City Centennial Soccer Club for all of your support.

The soccer clinic was lead by Varsity Head Coach Scott McAuley, JV Coach Mr. Quigley, Captains Chloe Benik and Kathryn Monaco and members of the girls varsity soccer team. There were over sixty girls from our community

who came out to participate in the clinic and a great time was had by all! The Trojans are hopeful that they inspired some of the young athletes in Garden City to keep practicing the skills they learned on Wednesday night. The varsity players really enjoyed working with everyone and they would love to see you all in the stands at their upcoming games this season. Thanks again to all who came out to support the Trojans!

Check out @gcgirlsvsoccer on Instagram for the latest news about the Garden City Girls Varsity Soccer Team.

Photos by Luke Griffin

The Garden City Girls Varsity Soccer clinic.

Varsity Head Coach Scott McAuley and excited players.

2024 GC Varsity Field Hockey Clinic

Name:

Grade:

Address:

Email Address:

Parent Cell Phone Number:

US Field Hockey #:

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

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

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

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

• Sunday, September 8, 2024

• Sunday, September 15, 2024

• Sunday, September 22, 2024

• Sunday, September 29, 2024

• Sunday, October 6, 2024

• Sunday, October 20, 2024

Clinic Cost: $60 (checks only please)

Please make all checks payable to Garden City Field Hockey and drop or

The Garden City Field Hockey team will be holding a clinic for girls in grades K–8.

mail this completed form and payment to Jennifer O’Hanlon, 40 Russell Rd. Please share any medical issues or concerns as well.

Three Ways Your Biggest Organ Puts The Brakes On Aging

BY AHMED AHMED

Imagine yourself carrying your grandkid on a walk and their whimpers finally turn into calmness…

You’re not exhausted…

So you keep walking to extend this sweet moment.

You feel strong, thankful, and in awe of the love you hold in your arms.

This is entirely possible by boosting the health of your largest organ!

Your muscles.

What makes them important?

A 10-year study of 4,500 subjects aged 50 and older found that those with low muscle mass were at a 40-50% greater risk of mortality than those with higher muscle mass.

But it’s not just about how much muscle you have, it seems like strength is even more important.

Subjects with low muscle strength, compared to their stronger counterparts, were at double the risk of mortality!

Now, perhaps you’re thinking “how about cardio, sports, or aerobics?”...

While each of those have their place in a fulfilling, long, and vibrant life ...

It turns out that strength may even trump cardiorespiratory fitness when it comes to its effects on your mortality.

Researchers following a group of approximately 1,500 men over 40 with hypertension found that those in the top third of strength, had a 48% lower risk of all-cause mortality than those in the bottom third, even if their cardiorespiratory fitness was lower.

Finally, strength can release you

from the limitations of pain! How do I know this?

When I was seventeen I suffered a horrible back injury…

It kept me from enjoying life and doing the activities I love, with the people I love.

After learning about the potent effects of having strong muscles… I strengthened my body…

And shortly after I could dance at family weddings, bend down to grab my shoes, and sit for hours pain-free.

Next week I’ll share my secrets to strengthening your muscles!

Ahmed Ahmed is the owner of Lotus Fitness. Contact him at (646)415-2349 or ahmed@lotusfitnessny.com https://lotusfitnessny.com/

The Garden City Varsity Field Hockey team.

Ahmed Ahmed

Chaminade junior to broadcast sports on ESPN2

Thomas Gamba, 16, of Garden City will be part of a team which will cover the Major League Baseball Little League Classic on ESPN on Sunday, August 18th starting at 7 p.m. Thomas will be part of the KidsCast, an alternate presentation featuring commentary from an allyouth broadcast team. The group’s program will air on ESPN2 alongside the traditional MLB Little League Classic broadcast on ESPN. They will present commentary on the Little League game between the New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers. Thomas is a rising junior at Chaminade High School and has attended the Bruce Beck Sports Broadcasting Camp.

Thomas Gamba

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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