The Garden City News (10/6/23)

Cost estimates released for St. Paul’s scenarios

BY RIKKI MASSAND

On Tuesday, October 3rd, the village had a chance to hear expert analysis from Lloyd Westerman, of Westerman Construction Co., the project cost estimator firm hired by Garden City to forecast likely expenses for three options for the historic St. Paul’s main building. He presented information for several scenarios, but also reasons to ask more questions on what exactly could be done with the property.

Conditions inside building

According to Westerman,the historic structure is still sturdy and the flooring will not give way if someone takes a hard step inside St. Paul’s, but in current form the interior conditions of the walls, joists and other finishings leave much to be desired. The current St. Paul’s building remains “structurally sound” though there are certain areas with compromised floor joists, Westerman asserted.

The Garden City Girls Varsity Soccer Team played Manhasset and Massapequa in hard fought games last week. The girls play Syosset at home at 5pm on Friday, October 6th

Water Supt. urges participation in lead testing program

BY RIKKI MASSAND

At its meeting on September 20, the Environmental Advisory Board was joined by the village’s Water Superintendent Stanley Carey and engineering firm H2M’s Andrew Manfredi, who presented information on lead contam-

ination found in the municipal water supply. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency mandates that the water suppliers be responsible for identifying all lead service lines existing within its system, to the extent possible, regardless of lead line ownership.

The Village of Garden City

has until October of 2024 to complete its task for mapping and identification of lead line contamination.

Superintendent Carey explained that the local testing program for lead has been challenging and complex. “We did the outreach with the annual Drinking Water

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No component of the St. Paul’s massive structure is in worse shape than its chapel, and every possibility Westerman has explored involves its demolition because it is an area beyond restoration. For his purposes, any demolition of the chapel would include a project to salvage, store and safeguard the historic stained glass windows it contains.

Adaptive Reuse: $52.5 Million

After he outlined current conditions and “the bones of the building” from the basement and each floor up to the fifth-story Mansard roof system, Westerman offered an analysis of the higher-priced but preservation-heavy adaptive reuse of St. Paul’s with a total estimate of $52,526,287.

The estimate includes a reuse and restoration project resulting in 33,000 square feet of fully-finished, publicly usable space, “suitable for a variety of functions” plus addressing all of St. Paul’s building windows. The program of adaptive reuse for over $52 million, Westerman said, would “leave the front of the building and first three floors, some of the basement and hallways for some use” including dedicated areas to put up artwork or galleries.

An adaptive reuse of St. Paul’s would take approximately 20 months (80 weeks) per Westerman’s estimate, but outfitting its interior spaces for “program uses that have yet to be defined” would take longer. He adds that it isn’t inconceivable that the project could be structured so that the front

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The financial information about the St. Paul’s scenario, which was presented at a meeting this week, was interesting, and we hope that residents take time to read about it. Basically, the price tag for Adaptive Reuse of the building would be $52.5 million; Facadism would be $37.5 million and Demolition would be $12.8 million.

However, those numbers don’t tell the full financial story.

The numbers for Adaptive Reuse and Facadism don’t include some pre-construction costs, and some critics believe that the budget for contingency (unexpected) items is too small.

Adaptive Reuse only provides for 33,000 square feet of usable public space. Much of the building would be secured,

but not usable by the public.

The Facadism proposal doesn’t include building a modern structure behind the preserved facade. A modern structure would need to be started within two years.

The Demolition proposal removes the building and restores the property to grass and trees, but does not include a park, which some people favor.

Also, none of the estimates include ongoing costs for general upkeep and costs to run programs there (although programs could be revenue neutral).

So, while the numbers are helpful, voters should balance all the future costs against the possible increases to home values and, more important, the improvement to quality of life.

The Baymack Team

Questions not answered

To the Editor:

Who can you trust? I submitted several questions to be read at the Tuesday night Information session held by the Trustees at the Senior Center . I had already reviewed an estimated cost prepared by Westerman Construction which showed a cost of approximately $50 million. It includes a 10% contingency factor. I questioned if this was enough. My question was not answered.

The Village history with cost overruns is not good. Some examples are the Western Firehouse, the brick wall at Nassau Blvd RR station and the infamous roof leak at St. Paul’s. I also asked if there were any cost estimates for furnishing the portion of the building that is being finished. No answer. Now the big one. I asked if the pricing included pre construction costs such as the blueprints and other documents needed to prepare a finished Request For Proposal. One of the speakers stated that you can figure at least 15%. That’s only 7.5 million. Now the cost is 57.5 million. Convenient oversight.

I expected this kind of deception from the previous committee but I did not expect it now. When will it end?

Also received a Postcard Full of Lies from the Alliance. Just discard, it is not worth reading.

Bob Wolff

Editor’s note: Mr. Wolff also sent his letter to Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan, who responded: “This questions referencing Village projects and overruns is more appropriately addressed in an FAQ where the Village history on overruns can be included. I was not trying to hide anything. I just limited questions on this taped information session to clarification on the materials. I hope you understand that.”

Everyone has to compromise

To the Editor:

Despite promises to the contrary, it is now known that the Mayor “Veneziale” Committee to Save St Paul’s was dominated by a small clique of diehard save

every brick, no compromise St Paul’s fanatics. Sidelined ex-members have called it a “sham”, “window dressing” and Bob Orosz has recently gone thru the now Alliance’s website and he bravely states in the GCNews that “I am appalled by the amount of misinformation and misrepresentation of facts and figures that appear on their website.”

And yet, I, and many others, will be holding our collective noses and voting for preservation in our efforts to see saving the façade with a community center fairly evaluated.

Facadism is “the principle or practice of preserving the fronts of buildings that have elegant architectural designs; the construction of a modern building behind its old or original front.” It is most often used when the interior of these buildings are out of date or damaged, as is the case of St. Paul’s.

Facadism is a COMPROMISE, saving some parts of an incredibly beautiful and architecturally unique building, but acknowledging parts of its usefulness have passed. Does anyone think the Village can solve this problem without some compromise on everyone’s part? So we compromise and we keep the unique exterior architecture so loved by the preservationists and most residents, maybe the clock tower, but create a new flexible structure where residents can have a community center, theatre and sports complex, rather than a series of tiny rooms that have no modern day use.

The suggestion to erect a roughly 50,000-60,000 sq.ft. pre-fab, single floor building, that could incorporate the uses of Cluett Hall for dance and theatre, an astroturf field for our young athletes for year round and evening play, and space as well for our Senior Citizens to play the same games that are played behind the Senior Citizens Center once the weather turns cold or on rainy days; shuffleboard, cornhole, bocce ball, etc. should have been given serious con-

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NYS Sen. Fitzpatrick speaks to Western residents

of Malverne, her knowledge of business and the law through her academic degrees from NYU and her career at major law firms.

Senator Fitzpatrick is currently a ranking member of the Senate Consumer Protection and Mental Health Committees, and a member of the Environmental Conservation, Judiciary, Legislative Women’s Caucus and Women’s Issues Committees. She “hit the ground running” when she joined the State Legislature earlier this year by sponsoring a bill addressing judicial discretion related to setting bail since increasing crime has plagued our communities. She continues to be a strong voice against defunding the police and will continue to fight for legislation to support police to ensure that law enforcement has the proper resources. Senator Fitzpatrick engaged in Q&A will residents following her remarks.

will be provided to several elementary school children for safety reasons, because they live in a section where they would have to cross Stewart Avenue to reach Homestead school.

Western residents are reminded that

if they wish to contact any director of officer, they may do so by going to the About Us/Meet the Team page on the WPOA website, gcwpoa.com. 2023 membership may also be paid online by going to the Membership page.

At the Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) general meeting on September 27, Western section residents met their new State Senator, Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, who is now representing western Garden City as a result of redistricting. The Senator reviewed her past service in the Village

In addition to the Senator, Western residents were brought up to date on school happenings by Board of Education Trustee Arthur Gnecco. WPOA directors and officers also gave reports. Police, Fire and Safety Director Chris DelliCarpini reported that with the help of the WPOA, Village Police Commissioner Jackson, and school district personnel, school bus service

State Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick interacts with Western section residents at the recent WPOA general meeting.

President RoseAnn Vernice (right) thanks Sen. Fitzpatrick for attending the WPOA’s general meeting.

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“Fashion Through the Ages” at GC Historical Society

BY MELISSA JAEGER

Please join the Garden City Historical Society for an event to remember! Imagine a walk back in time to view fashion and style as never before. The Historical Society is hosting a weekend of beauty and grace with an exhibit of “Fashion Through the Ages” October 27th – 29th. The Society will have a display of garments which have been donated to the Society over the years. The clothing and accessories date from Victorian days through the 1930’s.

The Victorian era which spanned during Queen Victoria’s reign – 1837 to 1901 — was a period of rapid economic and social change, driven by the Industrial Revolution. Even though the Industrial Revolution made it easier to afford current fashion, there were still differences in the ways the various classes dressed. Upper-class women, who did not need to work, often wore a tightly laced corset to emphasize the small waist of the female body, over a bodice and paired them with a skirt adorned with embroidery and trims, over layers of petticoats. The layering of these garments made them very heavy and, coupled with the stiff corset, restricted movement. Though not comfortable, the types of fabrics and numerous layers were worn as a symbol of wealth. Middle-class women wore similar garments, but the decorations (and the fabric) were not as extravagant.

You will recall that Alexander Turney Stewart, founder of Garden City, made his fortune in “dry goods” (aka textiles and clothing). Stewart opened this country’s first department store –aptly named the Stewart Department Store -- on Broadway and 10th Street in New York City.

On Friday, October 27, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., the Society will host a reception at the Museum located at 109 Eleventh Street in Garden City. Imagine seeing a St. Mary’s School for Girls uniform (donated by a local alumna), a child’s Christening dress, a gen-

tleman’s suit, and Garden City Hotel Uniform all in the same exhibit, all so close that you can reach out and touch them — but please don’t. Many of these garments are so old that they are in fragile condition.

As you peruse the exhibit, enjoy light refreshments. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the A.T. Stewart Exchange within the lower level of the Museum. You can even call the Shop at 746-8900 to purchase your tickets over the phone.

Can’t make the “Sneak Preview?” Don’t worry, as the exhibit will continue Saturday, October 28, and Sunday, October 29, from 1:00 – 4:00 free of charge. And the Exchange will be open throughout the Exhibit.

HOLA plans Meet and Greet

HOLA of Garden City will be having a Meet and Greet event for new/ prospective members and current members on Thursday, October 12. HOLA (Hispanic Organization of Latin Awareness) of Garden City is open to families of Hispanic descent (including families of mixed heritage) and must reside in Garden City. Additionally,

non- Hispanic residents of Garden City or Hispanic individuals who work in Garden City may join as well as an “Amigo” of HOLA.

To RSVP, please e-mail info@ holagardencity.org. Check out HOLA Of Garden City on Facebook and Instagram as well.

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Our Service Directory is sure to bring results. Call 516-294-8900 for rates and information.

A Victorian dress will be on display at the Garden City Historical Society’s “Fashion Through the Ages” exhibit.

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to perform in Berlin

For four Sundays each season, the world’s most famous organists perform a matinée at the Philharmonie Berlin, often joined by members of the Berliner Philharmoniker. In early October, Raphael Attila Vogl, associate organist and choirmaster at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, will make his Berlin debut.

The organ is not necessarily the first instrument that leaps to mind when musical instruments are discussed. Some people believe that all organs sound the same, or even think that the organ repertoire is bland. Raphael Attila Vogl sees things differently.

Raphael Vogl does not conform to the stereotypical image of an organist. Aged 27, he looks more like a model or a fitness trainer than someone who plays ostensibly spiritual music. Born in Lower Bavaria, he started taking piano lessons at the age of six, and added organ lessons five years later; when he was thirteen, he received guidance from Ludwig Ruckdeschel, the organist of the Passau Cathedral, who became his mentor.

By then, the teenage musician was already addicted to the “queen of instruments.” “The amazing thing about the organ is that it encompasses the entire spectrum of human hearing – from infrasound to ultrasound,” Vogl explained in an interview with Phil, the Berliner Philharmoniker’s magazine. “You can be using the softest stops, which sound lovely and delicate, and then switch and create a complete pandemonium.”

Eventually, he began to feel confined in Bavaria. After completing his bach-

elor’s degree in Regensburg, Raphael Vogl applied for a place in the Master’s Degree program at the Juilliard School in New York and was promptly accepted. He is the first German organ student in over twenty years to make the leap. Grammy Award winner Paul Jacobs, whose fame extends far beyond the organ world, is his teacher.

“Raphael Vogl is an exceptional young artist,” Jacobs says of his student, “who immediately connects with his audience through his elegant musicianship and inventive programs. In addition, Raphael has a keen sense of color and an excellent memory. If the organ is the ‘queen of instruments,’ then Raphael Vogl is its young prince.”

Free workshop: Medicare made clear

On Tuesday, October 10, at 1 p.m. Nassau County Legislators Laura Schaefer and John Giuffré will be holding a free workshop “Medicare Made Clear: Learn the A B C Ds of Medicare Coverage” at the Garden City Senior Center.

Topics to be covered include:

• The fundamentals of Parts A,

B, C and D

• What does Medicare cover?

• What are your options?

• When can you enroll?

• How do you choose?

For more information please contact Legislator Schaefer's office at 516-571-6214 or email lschaefer@nassaucountyny.gov

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Raphael Attila Vogl

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GCCC Forum: The Fate of St. Paul’s

the property; Frank McDonough from St. Paul’s Alliance will speak to the Restoration and Repurposing of the St. Paul’s building for use as a Community Center with programs for residents of all ages. All are welcome to attend. GCCC is merely providing a venue and is not supporting one view or the other.

George Salem has been a resident of Garden City for 39 years and has been active in Garden City affairs for a great number of years. He is a prolific writer of Letters to the Editor of the GC News. In recent years, George has been outspoken in the debate regarding what to do with the controversial Main Building at St. Paul's. He was also a member of the Mayor's St. Paul's Committee. He was very involved in achieving an expanded Garden City Senior Center. Currently he is co-president of the Garden City Retired Men's Club.

The Garden City Community Church.

BY MELVA VICTORINO

On Sunday, October 8, at 11:45 a.m., the Garden City Community Church (GCCC) will host a forum in Gardner Hall on the fate of St. Paul’s historic main building. There will be two speakers who will present two popular concepts. George Salem will speak to the Demolition of St. Paul’s and plans for

George has a degree on Bachelor of Business Administration from Baruch College, and Master of Business Administration from NYU, and CFA, chartered financial analyst. His career includes five years at Chemical Bank as an assistant branch manager in Manhattan, and 30 years at major Wall Street investment banks in institutional research of major commercial banking companies. He was honored 17

times among the best in his field by Institutional Investor magazine.

George and his wife, Janice, have been happily married for 53 years and have two grown daughters, Kristen and Lori.

Frank McDonough has been involved in leadership roles concerning the fate of the St. Paul’s Campus and Main Buildings since the Village purchased the property in 1992. During those 30 years, Frank was the Chair of the initial St. Paul’s Committee created by the Board of Trustees in the mid 1990's. He also helped create the Committee to Save St. Paul’s as well as helped designate the St. Paul’s Campus as Parkland. More recently, Frank served on the 2021 Mayor's St. Paul’s Committee focusing on resident requests for activities at the St. Paul’s campus. Frank is currently co-chair of the St. Paul’s Conservancy, an IRS recognized 501c3 charitable organization which provides philanthropic support for the St Paul’s Campus.

Frank's professional expertise is in designing, financing, constructing, and operating large scale infrastructure projects. Frank was Goldman Sachs’ lead professional responsible for a variety of public and private infrastructure projects around our country and internationally. Frank is currently providing environmental infrastructure on many major projects throughout Suffolk county, to assure clean water and sustainable environmental impacts in the county.

Frank is an Honors graduate of Georgetown University. His extended family has been in Garden City for generations and his two children were educated by our fabulous school system.

GCCC continues to support and collect non-perishable food donations for the Long Island Council of Churches (LICC) Emergency Food Center. LICC has the following from their general list: Dry Cereal (Cold); Hot Cereal (Grits; oatmeal); Vegetables (Canned corn; carrots; spinach, collard and green beans, etc.); Jelly (plastic bottles preferred); Soup (any kind); Pasta (any kind); Pasta Sauce; Rice (1- or 2-pound bags); Shelf stable milk; Canned meats (Chicken; spam; Vienna sausage), Toiletries (Toothpaste; Toothbrushes; soap; deodorant; feminine products; razors; shampoo; conditioner); Baby diapers (All sizes). Our next collection of non-perishable food donations is

scheduled for Wednesday, October 18. Please drop off your donations on the Whitehall Blvd. Porch before noon on October 18th.

There are events, worship services, study groups, and forums all can be part of:

• Saturday, October 7, at 8:00 a.m.: Men’s Saturday Breakfast at Carle Place Diner at 151 Old Country Rd. in Carle Place. All men can enjoy relaxed fellowship and conversation over a shared meal.

• Sunday, October 8, at 10:30 a.m.: Worship service and Sunday school for children.

• Every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Chapel, GCCC offers an Intercessory Prayer service to lift-up those in need of prayers. This is a very meaningful service that helps strengthen the spiritual journey as names are individually prayed for.

It is not too late to register for Sunday school or some of the other programs available such as: Confirmation class, youth programs, and music ensemble groups.

Our Purpose: Building a community where all are enriched through Christian Love, Service, and Spiritual Renewal.

Our Vision: Faithfully Reaching Out, Inclusively Drawing In.

Whoever you are, wherever you are on your life’s journey, you are welcome at GCCC. We have services, events, and programs for all ages. Our Sunday Worship Service is in-person and livestreamed.

For information on how to attend our services virtually or in person, please contact the church office churchoffice@ thegccc.org. To get information regarding our virtual and in-person worship services and programs, visit our website at www.theGCCC.org.

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. We are located at 245 Stewart Avenue between Whitehall Blvd. and Kensington Road. For more information, email churchoffice@thegccc.org or call (516) 746-1700. And as previously mentioned, you may also visit our website, www.theGCCC.org.

Resurrection Church to host “Blessing of the Animals”

Who’s blessing whom?

Cats, dogs, hamsters, birds, rabbits—all family pets are invited to the “Blessing of the Animals” at Resurrection Lutheran Church, Garden City, Sunday, Oct. 15. Pet owners are welcome to gather, starting at 12:15 p.m. with their beloved pets on the Emmet Place lawn, east side of the church. This is Resurrection’s fifth annual Blessing of the Animals, held rain or shine.

After a brief service, all pets will receive an individual blessing, a blessing certificate, and a small gift. Attendees

are encouraged to bring unopened pet food/treats, lightly used toys or a monetary donation for the Little Shelter Animal Adoption Center, Elwood, NY.

Resurrection Lutheran Church is a Christian community of faith, located at 420 Stewart Ave., near Clinton Rd., in Garden City. All are invited to worship at 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays and at 8:30, 9:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday mornings, with Sunday School and Christian Education at 9:45 a.m. For more information, call 516-746-4426, or visit resgc.org.

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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.

Mortgage Rates this week from www.nerdwallet.com

12 Cambridge Avenue

Date: 9/29/2023

Sold price: $1,155,000

3 bedroom, 2 full baths, 1 half baths

Architectural Style: Split Level

Annual taxes: $17,082

Lot size: .18 acre

MLS number: 3482639

The Seller’s Team: Andrea Bharucha, Howard Hanna Coach Realtors

The Buyer’s Team: Kathleen Lucchesi, Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Realty

Long Island Sales Data From One Key MLS

10 Mulberry Avenue

Welcome to this meticulously maintained and spacious split-level home, situated on a beautifully manicured park-like property. The interior has been tastefully updated, offering a modern & inviting atmosphere. The bright & airy eat-in recently redone kitchen features white custom designed cabinetry, stunning Cambria quartz countertops, and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, perfect for culinary enthusiasts. The first level boasts an excellent entertainment flow, connecting the formal dining room and a generously-sized living room creating a brilliant ambiance. On the 2nd floor discover three ample bedrooms, including a renovated master suite complete with an en-suite bathroom and redone hall full bath. The lower level reveals a welcoming family room with half-bath that opens up to a spacious backyard, providing effortless indoor-outdoor living and plenty of room for outdoor activities. Convenience is enhanced with two LIRR options, close to shops and parks; this home offers harmonious blend of style, comfort, and functionality! Brand new Water tank 2023

316 Cambridge Avenue

Date: 10/3/2023

Sold price: $1,062,036

4 beds, 2 full baths

Architectural Style: Cape

Annual taxes: $15,222

Lot size: .18 acre

MLS number: 3490610

The Seller’s Team: Jessica Brantuk, Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Realty

The Buyer’s Team: Cheryl Adams McAuliffe, Howard Hanna Coach

Charming, Light, Bright Cape style home with many upgrades. Living room with wood burning fireplace, Lovely spacious eat in kitchen with sliders to large deck, 80 X 100 manicured property, two spacious bedrooms on the first floor with new bath. Second floor with two more spacious bedrooms, large custom closets and hall full bath. Basement unfinished and great space with opportunity to finish your way.

Date: 9/27/2023

Sold price: $925,000

3 bedrooms, 3 full baths

Lot size:.22

Architectural style: Split Level

Annual Taxes: $19,096

MLS number: 3472543

The Seller’s Team: Lisa and Arianna Fasano, Compass Greater NY

The Buyer’s Team: Daniel McHugh, Desimone Real Estate

Located In The Highly Sought-After Adelphi Section Of Garden City, This Spacious Split-Level Home With A View Of The Beautiful Cherry Valley Gold Course. The Perfect Combination Of Style, Comfort, And Convenience. Boasting Three Generously Sized Bedrooms And Three Full Baths, Find Yourself At A Home Perfect For All. Upon Entering The Home, You Will Be Greeted By An Inviting Living Area, Featuring Large Windows That Flood The Space With Natural Light. Upstairs, You Will Find Three Bedrooms, Including A Spacious Master Suite With An On-Suite Bathroom. The Lower Level Of The Home Includes A Cozy Family Room, Perfect For Movie Nights Or Game Days. Finished Lower Level With A Separate Laundry Room And An Additional Full Bath. Relax Outdoors In Your Landscaped Yard And Patio, Perfect For Hosting Summer Barbecues Or Enjoying A Quiet Morning Cup Of Coffee. The Location Of This Home Is Unbeatable, With Easy Access To Garden City’s Bustling Downtown Area, Schools, And Major Transportation Routes.

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

Erin Fleischmann: M 516.864.1977

Open House Friday 10/6 from 5 - 6pm Garden City South | 211 Nassau Boulevard, Unit A $4,000/month | 3 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3497901

Guy Seneque: M 516.341.2573

Under Contract | Garden City | $1,298,000

4 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3494202

Lara Munoz-Corredor: M 917.846.2808

Under Contract | Garden City | $2,099,000

4 BR, 3 BA, 1 Half BA | Web# 3481917

Katarzyna “Katrina” Kamer: M 917.548.7106

Catherine Gerspach: M 516.238.2771

Under Contract | Garden City | $875,000

4BR, 3 BA | Web# 3489693

Katarzyna “Katrina” Kamer: M 917.548.7106

Catherine Gerspach: M 516.238.2771

Under Contract | Garden City | $359,000

1 BR, 1 BA Co-Op | Web# 3500092

Erin Fleischmann: M 516.864.1977

Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $925,000

3 BR, 2 BA | Web# 1421406

Laura Mulligan: M 516.729.6885

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FOR SENIORS

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

Christmas Tea and Tour

Recreation and Parks will sponser a trip for Garden City seniors to Old Westbury Gardens for a tour and tea on Wednesday, December 13

The recreation bus departs at 10:30 from across the street from the Senior Center. The cost per person will be $22.50, checks only made payable to “Old Westbury Gardens”

In order to reserve your spot you MUST make your reservation and bring payment to the front desk and the Senior Center by Friday, October 13.

Trip to “As You Like It”

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Take a trip with Recreation and Parks to see the musical “As You Like It on Sunday, October 29. Molloy University will be performing this infamous Shakespeare play that the New York Times has voted one of the “Best Shows of 2017.”

The recreation bus departs at 2 p.m. from across the street from the Senior Center. The cost per person will be $28.00, checks only, made payable to “Molloy University”

In order to reserve your spot you MUST make your reservation and bring payment to the front desk and the Senior Center.

Senior Computer Class

Do you have trouble navigating your iPhone or iPad? You are in luck! On Thursday, October 19, at 10:30 a.m. the Senior Center will be holding a seminar on how to use your iPhone or iPad. This class is free for our seniors, registrations is required at the Senior Center.

*You will need to bring your Apple ID and password*

Understanding Medicare

Senior Center will host two seminars regarding the basics of Medicare. Registration is required at the Senior Center.

• Wednesday 10/10 at 11:15 a.m.

• Tuesday 10/24 at 1 p.m.

Want to Play Chess?

“Chess4Community” has graciously offered to give free chess lessons to our seniors. This program will begin on Friday, September 8, and run for four weeks. The one hour class will be held at the Senior Center at 3 p.m. This program will be run by USCF players. For further information or to register for this program, please call the Senior Center at 385-8006 or come down and join in!

Exercise Schedule at the Senior Center

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

Mondays

Chair Exercise with Felicia at 10 a.m.

Tuesdays

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

Wednesdays

Chair Exercise with Felicia at 10 a.m.

Thursdays

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

Fridays

Chair Exercise with Felicia at 10 a.m.; Resistance Bands at 11 a.m. Chair Yoga with Maggie at 12:15 p.m.

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

Seniors Duplicate Bridge Results

The winners of the Monday, October 2, 2023 games:

North/South:

1st Place: Mickey Norton and Athena Philippides

2nd Place: Nick Basile and Bill Drabyk

East/West:

1st Place: Jo Keller and Ellen Moynahan

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

Tommie Dodge and Terry Schoenig

Reminder: There will be no duplicate next Monday, October 9Senior Center is closed.

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Silver Sponsor: $2,000 (Acknowledgement in GC News and at digital event)

Bronze Sponsor: $1,000 (Acknowledgement in GC News and at digital event)

Tickets are $175 per person. To purchase tickets, become a sponsor and/or donate, please visit: https://gcrepf.org/events or mail checks payable to “Garden City Real Estate Professionals Foundation” to Lauren Scarantino, 136 Stratford Avenue, Garden City, New York 11530

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POAs to host joint meeting on St. Paul’s

The four Garden City Property Owners’ Associations (POAs) recognize the importance of the upcoming village-wide Public Opinion Poll on St. Paul’s. To help residents gain additional information before voting, the POAs are holding a joint meeting to present a discussion of St. Paul’s options on Tuesday, October 10.

The meeting will be held at Cluett Hall and will start at 7:45 p.m. Speakers will dis-

cuss development options as well as demolition and will include presentations by representatives of the St. Paul’s Alliance and residents supporting demolition. Residents will have the opportunity to ask questions.

For more information about the St. Paul’s Public Opinion Poll, see the GC Village website at www.gardencityny.net. The website for the POAs is www.gcpoas. org.

Sanitation collections

There will be normal Village of Garden City sanitation collections during the week of Columbus Day, Monday, October 9.

O’Malley – Forgione Engagement

GRIMALDI’S FAMILY MEALS ARE PERFECT FOR BACK TO SCHOOL !

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2 ) One 18” Pizza, One Order of Penne alla Vodka, Choice of Spinach and Artichoke Dip OR Grimaldi’s Mixed Salad and Complimentary 2-Liter Bottle of Soda

($2.50 Charge to Substitute Different Salad) $53 plus tax

3) Two 18” Pizzas with Choice of Spinach and Artichoke Dip OR Grimaldi’s Mixed Salad and Complimentary 2-Liter Bottle of Soda ($2.50 Charge to Substitute Different Salad) $60 plus tax

Additional items may be purchased at regular menu price. Toppings available for aditional cost. May not be combined with any other coupon, discount, offer, or Groupon. Prices do not include tax or gratuity. Available for take-out only. No substitutions.

Tom and Peggy O’Malley of Garden City are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter, Brigid, to Fred Forgione, son of Lucille and Fred Forgione of Staten Island, New York.

Brigid is a manager at PKF O’Connor Davies specializing in taxation. Brigid is a 2015 graduate of Manhattan College

where she received B.S. and M.S. degrees in accountancy. Fred is a Fireman First Grade at Engine 5 with the New York City Fire Department. Brigid and Fred met through friends in New York City. A November 2023 wedding is planned at Saint Anne’s Church, Garden City.

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“Three Visions” collaborative art exhibit during October

“Three Visions,” a collaboration between artists Caryn Coville, Diane D’Agostino and Frances Ianarella will be on exhibit at Barnes Gallery, 2 Nassau Blvd, Garden City, from October 3–28. All are welcome at the meet the artists reception at Barnes Gallery on Saturday, October 14, from 5:30–7:30. Music will be provided by Rita Posillico. Wine and light refreshments will be provided by Prime Food Catering.

Caryn, Diane and Frances are three award winning, tri-state area artists who have styles ranging from realism to abstract.

Caryn is a colored pencil artist who also does East Asian brush and alcohol ink painting. Caryn has a BFA from Rochester Institute of Technology and continues to take classes and workshops.

Diane is a colored pencil and mixed media artist. She has a BFA from Rochester Institute of Technology.

Frances is an oil painter who works in the style of the old masters. She attended The Art Students League of NY and Grand Central Atelier as well as private classes and workshops with David Leffel, Sherrie McGraw, Jacqueline Kamin and Robert Johnson.

“Solo Performance” color pencil by Caryn Coville.

“Spring Delivery” solar print with colored pencil by Diane D’Agostino.

“Spider Mums in a Glass Vase” oil on panel by Frances Ianarella.

Chamber President Wilton Reports

As a leading local commercial realtor for decades … current president of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce… longtime chairman of the Chamber’s Business Professional Retail Group … and known to be the catalyst and hands-on organizer of countless community and business activities, Rotarians and guests heard John Wilton report on myriad bits and pieces of ups, downs and all arounds about town. His topic, on September 26: “As the Village Turns.” Attending Rotarians and guests agreed that John doubtless possesses the pulse of the Village of Garden City.

John reported on various closings, relocations and openings within the commercial districts of Seventh Street, Franklin Avenue and New Hyde Park Road. He said the Chamber continues to launch new horizons with a new and expanded board of directors who are seeking to establish new goals.

Having attended many downtown strategic planning meetings for upgrading and enhancing the downtown streetscape, John said the Chamber aims to focus on and become involved in that effort. He also made the point, that more often than not, the Chamber is the first inquiry point for Village information, and that these inquiries literally, come through his office on a daily basis by phone, email, Facebook and Instagram.

John cited the Chamber’s many contributions and innovations throughout its 97-year history. He pointed to the many activities and

PTA “All Schools” Meeting Welcomes Guest Speakers on Underage Gambling

We invite all parents to join us at the October 18 “All Schools” PTA Meeting happening at the GC Middle School at 7:00 p.m. In addition to general PTA committee updates and District news, we’ll be joined by two speakers for an informative parent-presentation on the risks and dangers of underage gambling. Mr. Les Bernal is the National Director of Stop Predatory Gambling, a non-profit national advocacy network with a mission to educate and end the negative impacts of gambling operations. Mr. Bernal will be joined by Mr. Rob Minnick, a 24-year-old NJ native and Georgetown graduate who spent his college years struggling with a serious gambling addiction. Mr. Minnick now works with people of all ages to support others’ recovery from this dangerous addiction. You won’t

Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly will address Rotary next Tuesday, October 10.

events that have contributed to the Chamber’s longtime recognition as the largest and most innovative Chamber on Long Island and in New York State.

NC District Attorney Anne Donnelly to Report to Rotarians & Guests

All are invited to join Rotarians next Tuesday, October 10, 12:15 at Mineola’s Davenport Press, when we will be privileged and honored to welcome as guest speaker Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly. DA Donnelly plans to focus on cybercrimes and internet .

DA Donnelly’s crime fighting credentials are far reaching and decades long. She had spent 32 years in the Nassau County District Attorney’s office in many roles — most recently serving as deputy bureau chief of the Organized Crime & Rackets Bureau.

Throughout her career, DA Donnelly has successfully prosecuted complex murder-for-hire cases, narcotics traffickers, and investigation into the sale and distribution of counterfeit electronics — one of which resulted in the largest asset

Garden City PTA News

want to miss this in-person meeting!

Reflections Deadline is Approaching!

The annual PTA Reflections program deadline of October 31 is fast approaching! We hope all parents are encouraging their child to consider how they would answer this year’s theme of “I Am Hopeful Because…” For more information on the categories and submission process, please visit www.gardencitypta.org/reflections.

Share Your Feedback with the PTA

Did you order school supply kits from the PTA’s annual sale in spring 2023? Maybe you missed the order window or didn’t even know about it. Either way, we want to hear from you! Please share your feedback in our short survey at https://shorturl. at/lGOX2. Your responses will help us improve this important fundraiser,

and make school supply ordering even easier for you. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

Mark Your Calendars

Grab your calendar to mark down these important upcoming dates & deadlines from across the school district. You can keep an eye on the PTA website and the GCUFSD website “Events” page for even more detail on what’s happening across all seven schools.

• October 9 – School Closed

• October 12 – Stratford PTA Meeting, 9:30 a.m.

• October 13 – Locust PTA Meeting, 9:30 a.m.

• October 17 – Homestead PTA Meeting, 9:30 a.m.

• October 18 – All Schools PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m.

• October 16–20 – Spirit Week

• October 21 – Homecoming

forfeiture collection in the history of Nassau County!

Please reserve for this special lunch meeting by Monday, Octoer 25. (Fee: $35, payable at the door), please email Meg Norris, Club co-president, at editor@gcnews.com.

Note: Fellow Rotarians congratulate editor and publisher Meg Norris on the 100th anniversary of The Garden City News; on the legacy of the Morgan family, and on the storied anniversary edition included with the September 29 issue commemorating this special milestone.

Your Membership Matters!

Please take a minute today to visit www.gardencitypta.org to rejoin for the new 2023-24 school year. While there, click the “Get Involved” tab to see the many volunteer opportunities with the PTA overall, and with your child’s specific schools. We can’t wait to work with you this year!

Let’s Connect @GardenCityPTA

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Garden City Chamber of Commerce President John Wilton, guest speaker on September 26, with Althea Robinson, Rotary Publicity and Speakers Bureau chair, and Meg Norris, co-president of Mineola-Garden City Rotary.

Photo by Richard Watford Photography

The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment and Gift Shop

BY MELISSA JAEGER

Well, I cannot lie and say it was a glorious day for our Fall Market. Mother Nature showed us who’s boss! But we managed to pull it off and sure had fun doing it! Most of the vendors turned out for it, and so did the customers! I think people were tired of being locked in by the rain. And the afternoon did clear up. Thank you to all who participated – the vendors and my volunteers – as well as you, the readers and shoppers. Remember: all proceeds from our sales and various events help in the preservation and upkeep of the Garden City Historical Society Museum.

Speaking of which, The Historical Society will be hosting another exciting event! Friday, Oct. 27th – Sunday, Oct. 29th, TGCHS is putting on a “Fashion Through the Ages” Exhibit, with a display of clothing from the Victorian era through the 1930s. Want a sneak peak? Get your tickets for a Reception on Friday night 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Museum. Tickets cost $25 and are available at the Exchange. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibit is free and open to the public on Saturday and Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. And the Exchange will be open throughout the Exhibit.

All this talk of clothing reminds me that Halloween is fast-approaching. Ever wonder why children dress up for Halloween? Halloween is believed to derive from an ancient Celtic festival (Samhain) which was celebrated to pay homage to the dead. Wearing costumes on All Hallows Eve (aka Halloween) came from the belief that the souls of the dead — both good and evil — roamed the Earth on October

31st. People dressed up to impersonate the dead and go house-to-house reciting verses or songs in exchange for offerings on behalf of supernatural entities. Impersonating these beings was also a means of protecting themselves from the evil ones. This tradition has evolved into dressing up like vampire, monsters, etc. and saying, “Trick or treat, give me something good to eat.” I don’t know if the spirits were actually fooled by this, but the kids sure do have a lot of fun doing it! And the Shop does have some neat Halloween decorations to help you get in the mood.

About Us:

• The Exchange Consignment Shop is housed in The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) Museum on 109 Eleventh Street (at the rear of the building).

• All the proceeds from the Shop sales directly benefit TGCHS.

• Shop 24/7 online at atstewartexchange.org and pick up your purchases at the Exchange.

• Follow and Like Us on the AT Stewart Exchange Facebook and on the AT Stewart Exchange Instagram pages. We sure do get around!

Consigning:

• Our best sellers – jewelry (costume & fine), lamps, mirrors, and fine crystal (Waterford, Baccarat, Tiffany)

• We also take/accept silver, purses/ wallets, fine china, furniture, artwork, and collectibles. All items are in new or nearly new condition.

• Sorry – no clothing or shoes. And no appliances.

• Consignments are done Wednesday through Friday 11:00am – 2:00pm by

appointment ONLY. Appointments keep down the numbers of people in the Shop and reduce wait-times to consign.

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

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

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

Thanks to your generous support, Old World Quality has almost completed work on the outside of the house! Further, the brick wall leading to our patio is now completed. Thank you for your patience throughout this process.

Remember: all the profits from the Consignment Shop support the maintenance and upkeep of TGCHS Museum. Thanks to your generous support, work on the outside façade of the Museum is almost complete.

The shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street.

Shop Hours: Mon – Fri: 10–4 p.m., (Wednesday until 6 p.m.) Saturday 12 noon–4 pm.

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

Water Supt. urges participation in lead testing program

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Quality Report and mailings, but not many people responded to it. We went through building materials on file to see if there were materials identified – very few were noted. The Village has been relying on the sampling and lead testing very heavily,” he said.

Unfortunately if Garden City’s water department and H2M can not identify all the lead lines in the village, or make a documented strong effort, the lines will need to be reported as likely lead service lines. Carey said the EPA will review that data, and then require the village to replace a certain percentage of service lines per year, “based upon how many lead lines you have.”

He added, “the less participation (samples) we have, the more village lines we’ll have that end up as ‘likely lead’ service lines. We will really have our work cut out for us, even though we’re not responsible for replacing them – the village must take an active role for

assisting residences still unknown.”

A renewed effort for outreach to encourage more Garden City residents to participate in water lead testing is planned for late this year. The Water Department/village letters were mailed to Garden City residents about the lead testing program, involving the village’s water mains and lines, after 16 of 65 homes where water was sampled for lead tested above the action level for lead contamination.

The Health Department mandates that regardless of whether or not a home/homeowner was among the 65 sample group, the entire water supply system needs to be notified of the contamination. A large concentration of the 65 homes reported were in the Mott section, but lead presence has been verified to be in other parts of Garden City.

The 65 village homes selected are “Tier 1 residences” – homes that were either built between 1983 and 1985 with copper service lines/piping and with

lead solder in them, or they are homes that have lead service lines. Consultant Andrew Manfredi reported that at least 62 of the 65 homes where water was sampled and found contaminated are homes with lead service lines. “The village had identified approximately 120 homes with lead service lines from the samplings and old records of the buildings. We’ve sent correspondence to just those homes, asking for volunteers to take new samples – we’re trying to get as many as we can tested out of that pool,” he said.

“We had another exceedance (of the maximum contaminant level) in June and we’re on an accelerated program because of a prior exceedance. We are required to do this every six months, and our next round will be in December. The letter this summer generated many, many phone calls, well into the hundreds, and the Water Department is still fielding them. A lot of residents have been taking advantage of the free lead

testing program,” Carey told the EAB and audience at the meeting.

The third page of the village’s letter advising of lead contamination examined routine sampling at the 10 village wells that are the sources of the municipal drinking water supply. Carey notes, “the source water has not been found to contain lead ....this pointed us in the direction of what’s causing the lead in drinking water, and for the most part it’s the lead service lines that deliver water from the water main in the street, to the homes/properties themselves. The line to the home is maintained by each property owner.”

In response to a resident’s question, Superintendent Carey mentioned testing that occurred examining water samples from the village water mains (the six-to-12-inch diameter mains down the center of village streets). He said the service lines from the water mains to homes are the concern. Garden City’s

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As the October 21st Public Opinion Poll on St. Paul’s approaches, the Village website includes videos of the recent information sessions featuring experts hired by the Village. The first presentation provides financing scenarios for a preservation or demolition project at St. Paul’s. The second presentation includes details on construction cost estimates and legal considerations relating to a St. Paul’s project. Residents who missed these information sessions are encouraged to watch them to prepare for this important Public Opinion Poll.

I continue to ask residents to submit their questions to stpaulsquestions@ gardencityny.net, and answers will be shared on the FAQ page of the Village website or in the mailer you will be receiving before the poll.

As the last information session was concluding, a resident raised a question of why the Village was not responding to misleading information being put out by an advocacy group called the “St. Paul’s Alliance.” The mailings and emails from the St Paul’s Alliance and the Historical Society are not coming from your Village government, and the information being put out by the St. Paul’s Alliance is

inconsistent with the professional advice we have received from our attorneys and financial advisors. I urge all residents to refer to the Village website for information on this important topic and to look for the Village seal on any information related to cost estimates or financing. We are including the Village seal on our materials to help residents identify what is coming from the Village.

Our First Responders

On behalf of all Garden City residents, I’d like to thank our first responders for their diligent response to residents and motorists in distress during the prolonged rainstorm on Friday, September 29. Multiple roads were flooded and several motorists had to be removed from their vehicles.

Homecoming & the Public Opinion Poll

The Board of Trustees voted at an August meeting to set the date for the St. Paul’s Public Opinion Poll on Saturday October 21st from 7:00

a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Considerations in setting the date included 1) finding a date when many residents would be in town and available to participate 2) finding a date when weather conditions are less likely to keep residents from voting and 3) finding a date that the St. Paul’s Field House and the voting machines were available. We recognize how important participation is and considered a variety of factors with a goal of maximum participation. With residents gathering in our Village on that day and celebrating on the GCHS football field and around town, we expect participation to be positively impacted. Similarly, we are hopeful that young families watching their children play games at the St. Paul’s fields will take a few minutes to vote in the Opinion Poll. They will already be there! The one concern we have heard is about parking because of the fact that so many residents will be in town and there will be activities at the St. Paul’s fields, a parade from 7th Street to GCHS, and the 1:00 p.m. Homecoming football game at GCHS (parade route: the parade will begin on 7th Street by Parking Field 6E and proceed westbound 7th Street, to northbound Cathedral Avenue, to westbound Stewart Avenue, to northbound Rockaway Avenue, to westbound Merillon Avenue ending at the Garden City High School Parking

Field). With the long period of time that the polls are open, we believe residents will be able to plan their voting accordingly and avoid difficulties with parking. We will also be working with our Police Department as they are skilled at handling parking in similar situations to make sure parking is not a deterrent to anyone’s participation. We are confident that Commissioner Jackson and his Department are well equipped to handle this. We will share more details with you on the parking plan as the day approaches.

Back to School Traffic Enforcement

With the commencement of the 2023/2024 school year, Officers were assigned to the Garden City Police Department’s Back-to-School Enforcement Initiative during September. During this initiative, Officers conducted traffic enforcement throughout the Village, concentrating on the vicinity of schools, bus stop locations, and along routes utilized by student walkers. Overtime subsidized by STEP (Selective Traffic Enforcement Program) Grants was used to assist with the operation of this campaign. During this initiative, Officers issued tickets for the following

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Recycling Tip of the Week

Propane tanks

Propane Tanks (less than 20 lbs) must go to a S.T.O.P. site

S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) October 22

The next STOP collection will be on Sunday, October 22:

North Woodmere Park 750 Hungry Harbor Road Valley Stream, NY 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

For directions see hempsteadny. gov231/StopThrowing-Out-Pollutants-STOP

Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan

Paris Adventures

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

This is written in Paris, where I am in the midst of a one week trip here and to London, and is also written on the high speed Eurostar Chunnel train connecting the two cities.

Truth to tell, I was the successful bidder at a charity auction for round trip air tickets. The prize included Paris as an eligible destination. However, there were no eligible flights back from Paris anywhere near the day that I wanted to return, but there were flights from London. So the plan was changed to go to London via the Chunnel train, which only takes around 2½ hours and spend a day and a half in London.

I was last in Paris in 2003 with my then nine-year-old son, Robert. I did insist at the time that the lad learn a few words of French sufficient to order in a restaurant (je voudrais...) and spend a couple of hours at the Louvre. We hit most of the other tourist hotspots in Paris like the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe and a boat ride on the Seine.

In return, I threw in a trip to nearby Euro Disney. Obviously this trip (my fifth overall excursion to Paris) is different. The general focus is less on the big attractions, although there was a visit to the impressive collection of impressionist collection at the Musee d’Orsay. Instead, there was more of exploring the neighborhoods and local cafes and restaurants and some less visited sights, for example the futuristic Foundation Louis Vuitton building. Consistent with its reputation, French food and wine is excellent. Transportation around the city is easy by taxi, Uber (now widely available) as well as the Metro. The Metro now has glass gates to prevent falls on the track.

The trip also included an excursion to Longchamp Racecourse (located in the Bois du Boulogne park) for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, the most important horse race in continental Europe. The crowd is very well dressed and there was much pomp following the completion of this race, including a military horse-

back parade with music honoring the winner, a horse drawn carriage carrying the connections (owners, trainers and jockey) and the playing of the French national anthem, the Marseillaise.

On a relatively sad note, the painstaking reconstruction of the Notre Dame cathedral, which suffered a major fire in 2019, is continuing, but they are now saying that visitors will not again be permitted until late 2024.

The tourist experience in Paris seems better than it was in my previous trips. While my excursions to Paris have been overall pleasant, in each of my previous visits there have been at least one or two locals who were intentionally rude or dishonest. 20 years later, this wasn’t the case. English is more widely spoken (something of a mixed bag if you are trying to keep up your French) and the staff at hotels, restaurants and points of interest have been much more friendly and helpful. I don’t quite know why this is: the spread of American service standards in a globalized economy would be one theory, a desire to regain tourists after the Covid downturn is another. I guess a third possibility is that the city is gearing up for hosting the Olympics next year. But the change is certainly welcome.

As for the Chunnel train, it certainly is a quick and efficient way to travel. The pricing seems pretty similar to air travel, but it goes downtown to downtown and is a huge improvement over having to navigate between two airports.

So this is not entirely a puff piece, there are areas where travel to Europe falls short. For example, it was very hard to to get dry cleaning done even by the end of next day. And I don’t think I’ve ever had a visit not affected by a strike. This time it’s a London transit strike likely to impact my return flight travel to the airport. But overall, I do think that foreign travel is interesting and broadening and highly recommend visiting (or returning to) Paris.

The Kordes K orner

John Ellis Kordes

PhotograPhy history

Getting around Garden City looked like this in the 1880s. This was the “SUV” of its day back then! This photo was probably taken on the south side of Seventh Street behind the large village stables that were located there. Note the man standing against the building in the background. It looks like he is talking on a cell phone! A time traveler?!

A great place to visit this fall is the pumpkin patch at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau in Garden City, at 223 Stewart Ave (corner of Nassau Blvd). The patch will be open from September 30 through Oct 31. Hours on weekdays are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., on weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The pumpkins are grown in New Mexico and are planted and harvested by Navajos. In addition to pumpkins, fall flowers may be purchased as well as a variety of baked goods and selected Amish products. For further information, you may call (516) 248-8855.

Frank P. DeAngelo

Frank P. DeAngelo, passed away peacefully with his sons and wife by his side. He was born on January 12, 1939, in New York, N.Y. to Anthony and Susan DeAngelo. He lived a life filled with love, laughter, and purpose.

Frank was a beloved husband to Frances for 61 years. Together, they built a life founded on trust, compassion, and shared dreams. Their love story served as an inspiration to all who knew them.

Frank was a devoted parent to Frank and Anthony, instilling in them the values of kindness, resilience, and the importance of family. He took great pride in watching them grow into exceptional individuals.

Frank’s professional accomplishments were a testament to his dedication and talent. He started his career with the Dime Savings Bank as a machine operator in 1957 and rose to Senior Vice President and Deputy Treasurer.

Over the years, Frank pursued various avenues for joy and solace including coaching his children’s sports teams, playing tennis and pool, and annual trips to Montauk. He often shared his talents and knowledge, leaving a lasting impact on those who shared his interests.

Frank was preceded in death by his sister Roseann DeAngelo. He is survived by his sons Frank (wife Kate) and Anthony (partner Jeanne) and his 7 grandchildren, Jenna (husband Greg), Tara, Colin, Drew, Anthony (A.J), Grace and Faith.

Visitation took place on Sunday

October 1st at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home in Garden City. A funeral Mass was held on Monday October 2nd at St. Joseph’s Church in Garden City. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Alzheimer’s Association. (act.alz.org)

Frank’s legacy lives on through the memories shared by family and friends. He will be deeply missed and remembered for his enduring love, wisdom, and the positive impact he had on the lives of others. May he rest in eternal peace.

LI Choral Society returns to Garden City

The Long Island Choral Society begins its 95th season by returning to its roots in Garden City, establishing a new permanent home at the Garden City Community Church. This site will be both the rehearsal and performance home of the longest continually performing choral group on Long Island. The LICS was founded by Dr Maurice Garabrant of The Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City in 1929. The Cathedral and Garden City was the home of the Choral Society for many decades. After some years of searching for a permanent home, it is with pleasure that they announce their return to Garden City. The Garden City Community Church is located at 245 Stewart Ave., Garden City.

The Choral Society has been led by only four conductors in its history with Meredith Elaine Baker leading the group for over forty years until her retirement in 2019. In 2021, Michael C Haigler was chosen to be the fifth conductor.

The Choral Society will be holding auditions for new members interested in joining the all-volunteer group on Mondays, September 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 2023 at the Garden City location. All auditions will be held between 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. by appointment. For information or to make an appointment e-mail us at auditions.info@lics. org. Repertoire for the upcoming season will be announced at a future date.

Frank P. DeAngelo with his wife, Frances.

New Adelphi agreement for parking, firefighter recruitment

BY RIKKI MASSAND

During the September 13th meeting of the Board of Trustees, Village Attorney Gary Fishberg reported that an agreement that was reached between Adelphi University for the university’s use of the parking fields at Garden City Community Park.

The school will use the fields for one academic year, from September 13, 2023 through May 19, 2024, and pay the village $25,000, in two equal installments.

The agreement also contains additional provisions for relations between the village and Adelphi. Prior to the board’s approval, Fishberg explained the genesis of forming the new agreement:

“It is a newly drafted agreement though it’s a redraft of the original agreement which had been amended for its term five to six times. We redrafted it to note a one-year term, including payment of a fee to the village with sections on Adelphi University helping the village with recruitment to the Fire Department and offering to give a 25% tuition discount to volunteer firefighters in the GCFD. There is also a clause on working with the Village to assist local restaurants and retailers,” he said.

The agreement takes the place of previous iterations of agreements with

Adelphi, prompting Trustee Charles Kelly to amend its approval to reflect “new agreement” rather than renewal of the existing agreement. The board concurred and made the quick change to that resolution, before approving the agreement.

But despite the outline of some initiatives there appears to be much more for Garden City officials to try to work with the university on achieving. Following some discussion by the board members on the agreement, Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan said the deal “represents a step forward, and only that.”

As noted in the agreement and announced at prior village board of trustees meetings, the volunteers in the GCFD are entitled to a 25% discount on tuition. The incentive came up again on September 13 in board discussion.

Trustee Ed Finneran asked Garden City Fire Chief Matt Pearn if any person who stepped up to volunteer as a Garden City firefighter has ever elected to take college courses at Adelphi to take advantage of the 25% discount –from the position of not already being enrolled at Adelphi.

Chief Pearn said this wasn’t something GCFD chiefs have seen happen or have heard from members about, but the opposite effect of having current and recent Adelphi students join the

ranks of the Fire Department has been ongoing and consistent. These students were already matriculated students at Adelphi, Chief Pearn explained, as he noted that part with recruitment “has worked out very well.”

Trustee Finneran said this 25% discount on Adelphi tuition represents “a craw in my side” because he believes the benefits the Village of Garden City and its residents receive from Adelphi for all the community services provided to the campus and facilities are too one-sided in favor of Adelphi, “and they have been one-sided for many years,” he said.

Finneran added that the two payments to be made by Adelphi University to the village, both for $12,500, will need to be monitored carefully because he can recall that during the pandemic the payments were substantially delayed.

Garden CIty Deputy Mayor Bruce Chester said in the week of September 18 through 22, Administrator Suozzi, Fire Chief Pearn and the assistant fire chiefs will meet with Adelphi brass to discuss efforts to recruit more volun-

teers to the GCFD. Chester said the GCFD has responded to so many alarms at Adelphi over the years, increasing with the dorms and activities on campus as it is very common for the firefighters to have to respond to calls related to hair dryers or popcorn burning in a room.

“In fact, after leaving the 9/11 Memorial service on Monday it seems one of our fire trucks had to head to Adelphi yet again,” he noted.

During the meeting Chester announced some of his opinions on the village’s coordination with Adelphi. He said that four months ago, he along with Mayor Carter Flanagan, Trustee Bruce Torino, Treasurer Irene Woo and Administrator Suozzi, met with Adelphi leadership though the university’s president, Dr. Christine Riordan, was not able to be at the prior meeting.

“A lot of issues were discussed and it is frustrating, but we do plan to have another meeting and they are going to reach out to us. I am not particularly thrilled with this agreement and there is a lot more to do,” Chester said.

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POAs host Fall Festival at GC Bird Sanctuary

The monsoons of last weekend broke just in time for the Garden City Property Owners Associations to co-host their Family Fall Festival on the beautiful grounds of The Garden City Bird Sanctuary.

The sanctuary’s seven acres of trails and nature preserves were the perfect atmosphere for the almost 500 guests to enjoy the seasonal fall afternoon walking the trails and collecting Halloween candy at various game stations, all supervised by mother-daughter volunteer teams from the National Charity League. The youngest guests were able to paint pumpkins, make a family scarecrow or tackle the bouncy castle, while the raffle table offered something for every age!

The event culminated with a pie bak-

ing contest, judged by Village Trustees Finneran, Torino and Harrington. Congratulations to 1st place winner Abigail Jesberger, 2nd place winner The Reni Family and honorable mention to Maddie Jesberger.

A shout out to the committee members and to the National Charity League for making this event possible, and to the businesses and members of the Garden City community who donated supplies for the event or items for our raffle table and to the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau for connecting participants to their Pumpkin Patch. Their sale at 223 Stewart Avenue is currently open and runs through October 14!

The Garden City Bird Sanctuary is hosting its annual Haunted Hikes

THE OFFICE CAT

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guished a truck fire. One worker suffered smoke inhalation when attempting to remove the truck from the garage. He was stabilized by the Medics and transported to a hospital for treatment.

Moped charges

On October 2nd a Stewart Avenue moped operator was charged with unlicensed operation, unregistered vehicle, and not wearing a helmet.

Excessive speed

A Cherry Valley motorist was charged with excessive speed and not yielding the right-of-way to a pedestrian in a crosswalk on October 2nd.

Unauthorized loans

On October 3rd Garden City Police investigated a report of multiple attempts to use a victim’s identity to apply for unauthorized car loans.

Items stolen

Items were reported stolen from a vehicle parked on Mulberry Avenue on

October 3rd.

Speeding near school

Two Rockaway Avenue motorists were charged with excessive speed in a school zone and unsafe lane usage on October 3rd.

Unauthorized charges

On October 3rd a victim reported multiple unauthorized charges against her debit card account.

Misplaced vehicle

Garden City Police investigated a report of a possible stolen vehicle on October 3rd and determined it was misplaced after locating it in a nearby lot.

Harassing calls

On October 3rd a local business reported that they received multiple harassing and threatening phone calls.

Suspended license

A South Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license, excessive speed, and passing a Stop sign on October 3rd.

this month; please visit their website for information and tickets at www. gcbirdsanctuary.com. We invite all our residents to get involved with their respective POA, and membership and

more information about the POAs can be obtained at www.gcpoas.com. Stay tuned for future events, and we wish everyone a happy and safe Halloween!

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mcarterflanagan@gardencityny.net

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1 Reckless Driving Columbus Day Closings

Village offices will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2023 in observance of Columbus Day. Regular sanitation collection this week. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. The Garden City Public Library will be closed on Sunday, October 8, 2023 and Monday, October 9. The Library will reopen on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.

The Joint POA Engagement Committee: Judy Courtney, Chris Mullaney, Tricia Courtney Erlagen, Eric Breusch, Marie Ilardi and Evelyn Fasano. (Missing

Sam Amato and Bill Cuomo)

Student Ambassadors and volunteers.

Some of the NCL moms and daughters volunteers.

VIP pie contest judges: Village Trustees Ed Finneran, Bruce Torino and Michele Harrington.

Cost estimates released for St. Paul’s scenarios

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of the building was renovated to meet code and made occupiable while work on other sides of the building still took place. Westerman compared this to work on any office building where projects take place on different floors while people work elsewhere in a facility.

The complete installation of all windows throughout the building accounts for $3 million of the $52,526,287 million while Westerman’s original estimate for the village came with replacement of 50 windows in the presumed public areas. The original unit cost from budgeting work Westerman performed was carried for the estimate.

Another caveat for Westerman’s Adaptive Reuse estimate is the potential addition of $300 per square foot for “remaining unfinished and/or non-public space suitable for a variety of functions.” The maximum cost of that unfinished space has potential to reach $30 million depending on what project and work would be outlined.

Facadism: $37.5 Million

The facadism concept, or saving all of the building’s features directly facing Stewart Avenue and none of the building behind it, was examined by Mr. Westerman.

A facadism project would start with securing the existing building for the safety of workers, abating any asbestos, and salvaging significant masonry, metal and wood elements. The next step would be removal of all load-bearing walls; wall, ceiling and floor finishes and the installation of a new steel support structure and new steel shoring for temporary bracing. A new maintenance stair tower would be needed too.

The wings of the building and the adjacent cottages would be demolished. Areas around the north facade would be hand-demolished. The south facade would have its masonry and the remaining parts of the roof repaired. New windows, electrical components and temporary lighting would also be included in a facadism-ready package that Westerman priced at approximately $37,508,337.

The cost estimate and facadism potential prepared by Westerman leaned on the 2012 assessment report from firm Erwin & Bielinski which explored some options that prior village boards had deliberated on.

Items NOT included in Westerman’s estimate for facadism include installation of panelized exterior cladding or any fire protection system, heating system and plumbing (for a facade plus new component behind it). The structural steel shared as part of the facadism

scope is the minimum required for attaching a new building behind the facade, not an elaborate amount.

The $37,508,337 cost estimate for facadism was calculated based on construction of a new addition building behind the facade being constructed “within two years after the reduction of the St. Paul’s building.”

Westerman complete estimate previously submitted to Garden City for St. Paul’s to be reimagined with the use of facadism reached $46,444,836. The Comparative Analysis report states that additional $9 million would include “a temporary facade system with drywall and carpentry, fire protection, plumbing, HVAC and electrical systems and leaving an attractive remnant which will stand for many years.”

The facadism timeline Westerman presented would likely be done over 40 weeks, with the demolition portion of the north, west and east-facing facades and removal of its floors taking place at about 20 weeks into the project.

Timeframes shared at Tuesday’s meeting are for the construction periods only, minus any time spent on the architectural design or the building, zoning and municipal board governmental approvals.

“The most complicated thing to figure and forecast was facadism – it is dependent on what happens after you save the facade which would be integral to the new process. Something has to be connected to it. We had no guidance in that realm, so we initially planned for facadism’s cost to save one bay into St. Paul’s and then provide steel supports while sealing off the whole building –the shell could sustain itself until such time the village decides what to do behind it,” Westerman said.

The supports and exterior in facadism would be outfitted for the village’s Building Department or other personnel to safely access the remaining structure, perform any inspections and ensure there was no vandalism and that the building is secured. That would leave the facade safe, but no community use could occur until a new building and/or facilities component was decided.

Lloyd Westerman explained, “the current administration wanted us to be accurate, so we did not change the numbers but we took out the ability to preserve the building indefinitely.” He said if the lesser cost of facadism is Garden City’s route then some project behind the facade must take place within the two-year period the presentation noted.

The price tag for facadism escalates depending on what ultimately goes

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News from the Children’s Room

Fall 2023 Programming

Crafting With Friends

Saturday, Oct. 7, at 10:00 a.m.

Children ages 2–5 (not in kindergarten), and an adult caregiver, can come to the Library and make a Halloween craft. Presented by Mary Maguire. This program is sponsored by Friends of the Garden City Public Library (Directors include: Mary Alaina Burbage, Joan Trocchia, Kathie Wysocki and others.) Registration is ongoing.

Crafting With Friends

Saturday, Oct. 7. at 11:15 a.m.

Children in Grades K–5 can come to the Library and make a Halloween craft. Presented by Mary Maguire. This program is sponsored by Friends of the Garden City Public Library. (Directors include: Mary Alaina Burbage, Joan Trocchia, Kathie Wysocki and others.) Registration is ongoing.

Mother Goose Storytime

Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 10:30 a.m.

This fun, interactive storytime is for children ages birth–2½ years and an adult caregiver. Join the librarian for 30 minutes of movement, music and literacy. Registration begins Oct. 3 at 10 a.m.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 11:30 a.m.

This fun, interactive storytime is for children ages 2½–5 years (not yet in kindergarten), and an adult caregiver. Join the librarian for 30 minutes of movement, music and literacy. Registration begins Oct. 3 at 10 a.m.

Mother Goose Storytime

Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 10:30 a.m.

This fun, interactive storytime is for children ages birth–2½ years and an adult caregiver. Join the librarian for 30 minutes of movement, music and literacy. Registration begins Oct. 10 at 10:00 a.m.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 11:30 a.m.

This fun, interactive storytime is for children ages 2½–5 years (not yet in kindergarten), and an adult caregiver. Join the librarian for 30 minutes of movement, music and literacy. Registration begins Oct. 10 at 10:00 a.m.

Monthly LEGO Club

Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 4 p.m.

This fun STEM program is for chil-

dren in grades K–5 only. No registration is necessary. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Crafts

Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 10:30 a.m.

Children ages 3 and 4 and their adult caregiver will come and do a simple craft with a librarian. This is a 30-minute program. Registration begins Oct. 10 at 10:00 a.m.

Halloween Book Chat For 2nd–3rd Graders

Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 4:00 p.m.

October is filled with spooky stories. Read the graphic novel “Garlic and the Vampire” by Bree Paulsen. Garlic does not feel that she is the right choice to confront a vampire that moved into a castle. Sign up online and pick up a copy of the book in the Children’s Room. Registration is ongoing.

Mini Canvas Painting

Thursday, Oct. 19 at 4:00 PM

Join us for Tween Thursdays and paint mini canvases during our Mini Canvas Painting Program! (Grades 4–7)

Registration begins Oct. 10 at 10:00 a.m. Slime

Saturday, Oct. 21, at 1:30 p.m.

This fun, messy, STEM program is for children in Grades K–5. Join Teacher Chris and make slime. Registration begins Oct. 10 at 10:00 a.m.

Mother Goose Storytime

Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 10:30 a.m.

This fun, interactive storytime is for children ages birth–2½ years and an adult caregiver. Join the librarian for 30 minutes of movement, music and literacy. Registration begins Oct. 17 at 10:00 a.m.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 11:30 a.m.

This fun, interactive storytime is for children ages 2½–5 years (not yet in kindergarten), and an adult caregiver. Join the librarian for 30 minutes of movement, music and literacy. Registration begins Oct. 17 at 10:00 a.m.

Reading Pals

Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 4 p.m.

This fun program is for children ages 4–grade 2. Under librarian supervision, teen volunteers will read to children and then they will do a craft together. Registration begins Oct. 18 at 10 a.m.

Preschool Halloween Parade

Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 10:30 a.m.

Children ages birth to 5 (not in kindergarten) and an adult caregiver can join the librarians for this fun Halloween party. Everyone will parade through the Library and receive treats along the way and then enjoy games, snacks and music. Children and caregivers are encouraged to come in costume! Registration begins Oct. 17 at 10:00 a.m.

Halloween Read Aloud and Painting

Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 4:30 p.m.

This spooky program is for children in grades 4 and 5. Join the librarian for a slightly spooky read aloud and then create a Halloween-theme picture on a mini canvas using watercolor paint. Registration begins Oct. 17 at 10 a.m.

Halloween BINGO

Thursday, Oct. 26, at 4:30 p.m.

This holiday BINGO is for children in grades K–5. Play BINGO with your friends and win a small prize. Registration begins Oct. 17 at 10 a.m.

Little HeART of The Scientist

Monday, Nov. 13, at 2:00 p.m.

This program is for children ages 2–5 (not in kindergarten) and an adult caregiver. Children along with programmer Elizabeth Carnaval, will engage in sensory exploration and STEAM fun as they examine scientific principles, experiment with materials and create an (OFTEN MESSY) art project. Registration begins Nov. 7 at 10 a.m.

Mother Goose Storytime

Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 10:30 a.m.

This fun, interactive storytime is for children ages birth–2½ years and an adult caregiver. Join the librarian for 30 minutes of movement, music and literacy. Registration begins Nov. 7 at 10 a.m.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 11:30 AM

This fun, interactive storytime is for children ages 2½–5 years (not yet in kindergarten), and an adult caregiver. Join the librarian for 30 minutes of movement, music and literacy. Registration begins Nov. 7 at 10 a.m.

Crafts

Wednesday, Nov. 15 10:30

Children ages 3 and 4 and their adult caregiver will come and do a simple craft with a Librarian. This is a 30-minute program. Registration begins Nov. 7

at 10:00 a.m.

Mother Goose Storytime

Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 10:30 AM

This fun, interactive storytime is for children ages birth–2½ years and an adult caregiver. Join the librarian for 30 minutes of movement, music and literacy. Registration begins Nov. 14 at 10:00 a.m.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 11:30 AM

This fun, interactive storytime is for children ages 2½–5 years (not yet in kindergarten), and an adult caregiver. Join the librarian for 30 minutes of movement, music and literacy. Registration begins Nov. 14 at 10:00 a.m.

Monthly LEGO Club

Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 4:00 PM

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

Mother Goose Storytime

Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 10:30 AM

This fun, interactive storytime is for children ages birth–2½ years and an adult caregiver. Join the librarian for 30 minutes of movement, music and literacy. Registration begins Nov. 21 at 10:00 a.m.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 11:30 AM

This fun, interactive storytime is for children ages 2½–5 years (not yet in kindergarten), and an adult caregiver. Join the librarian for 30 minutes of movement, music and literacy. Registration begins Nov. 21 at 10:00 a.m.

Reading Pals

Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 4:00 PM

This fun program is for children ages 4–Grade 2. Under librarian supervision, teen volunteers will read to children and then they will do a craft together. Registration begins Nov. 21 at 10:00 a.m.

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.

See Eventkeeper for additional fall programming.

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

The Great Give Back: Cards and Letters for Veterans

Volunteer and make cards and letters for veterans as part of The Great Give Back, a statewide initiative for Public Libraries to provide service-oriented opportunities to patrons. Teens can make cards and letters at home the week leading up to the Great Give Back, which will be held on Saturday, October 21.

The letters and cards made for veterans should be handmade. Each volunteer should make 8 total letters/cards, one for each of the following seasons/ holidays/themes:

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving

• Winter Holidays/Season

• Valentine’s Day

• St. Patrick’s Day

• Spring Holidays/Season

• Memorial Day

• Fourth of July

Cards/letters made at home can be submitted beginning Tuesday, October 10 until Saturday, October 21. Instructions and requirements for the cards will be available at the Library and also emailed to participants. Each volunteer can only submit 8 cards/letters.

Tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 who submit 8 handmade cards/letters will receive community service credit; they must submit their 8 cards with a volunteer form, which will be available at the Library beginning October 3 until October 15.

On Saturday, October 21, patrons can stop by the Library and make cards/ letters while supplies last.

There will also be a card/letter-making session for Tweens and Teens in Grades 6-12 to participate in for community service on Tuesday, October 12, at 4 p.m. Sign up for this program will begin on Tuesday, October 3, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).

An additional card/letter-making session for Tweens and Teens in Grades 6-12 to participate in for community service will be held on Tuesday, November 7, at 4 p.m. Sign up for this program will begin on Tuesday, October 31, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).

All cards will be presented at a special program at the Library on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Teens who attend the Veterans Day program will receive additional community service credit. Sign up for this program will begin on Tuesday, October 31, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org)

Seventh Annual Locked-in-the-Library Halloween Party

Save the Date! The Garden City

Public Library’s Locked-in-the-Library

Halloween Party is back again this year!

Join us after hours on Friday, October 20, 6 p.m.–9 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library for the Library’s seventh annual, award-winning Locked-in-theLibrary Halloween Party! More details coming soon! We will have a variety of games and activities, plus we will be watching the movie “Goosebumps”, which is rated PG. Pizza, snacks, soda, and candy will be served. This program is for Tweens and Teens in Grades 6–12 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, October 10, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so make sure to register early to reserve your spot at the party! Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Cards and Letters for VeteransTeen Community Service Program

The Library will be hosting a card/ letter-making session for veterans in both October and November as part of the Great Give Back and in honor of Veterans Day. Registration is required to attend these programs. To participate, please register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).

Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability.

• Thursday,October 12, at 4 p.m. - Registration began Tuesday, October 3.

• Tuesday, November 7 at 4 p.m. - Register beginning Tuesday, October 31 at 10 a.m.

These programs are for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 only. Participants will make handmade cards and letters for veterans. These letters/cards will be presented at a special Veterans Day program on Saturday, November 11, at 9:30 a.m. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Crafternoon: Slime with Chris Buchman

Join us on Saturday, October 21, at 3 p.m. for Teen Crafternoon: Slime with Chris Buchman! This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, October 10, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).

Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

The next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board will be held on Tuesday,

November 14, at 4 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, November 7, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). The meeting is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. If you are interested in helping to come up with programming ideas, volunteer ideas, or social media outreach ideas for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12, consider joining the Teen Advisory Board. Online applications are available at https:// www.gardencitypl.org/teen-advisory-board-application/ Applicants should be in Grades 6–12.

Kindness Cards for Community Service

Spread kindness in the community by participating in a special kindness card-making session on Wednesday, November 1, at 6 p.m.! Use art supplies to create cards featuring positive, uplifting messages, and then bring them home to hand out and help brighten someone's day! Participants will earn community service by participating in this program. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Registration begins Tuesday, October 24, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens Yarn Group

Tweens and teens in Grades 4–12 can learn how to knit or crochet during our Tweens and Teens Yarn Group that will be held on Thursday, November 2 at 4 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, October 24, at 10 a.m. online via

Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Participants will be able to take home knitting needles or crochet hooks to continue working on their projects, but must return the knitting needles or crochet hooks they are using by Friday, November 17.

Tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 who know how to knit or crochet can volunteer at this program! Please contact Laura Giunta at laurag@gardencitypl. org if you are interested in volunteering. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can also receive community service for participating in this program.

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

Teen Gamers

Kick off the weekend with our Teen Gamers program! We will have our Nintendo Switch consoles for teens to use as well as tabletop board games and Magic: The Gathering cards for teens to play with. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 and will be held Friday, November 17, at 3:30 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, November 7, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City

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The next LEGO Club session will be held at Garden City Public Library on Tuesday, October 17.

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Public Library.

Volunteers Needed: LEGO Club

Volunteer to help children Grades K-5 during the monthly children’s program LEGO Club! The October session will be held on Tuesday, October 17. The LEGO Club program runs from 4 p.m.–4:45 p.m. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 3:30 p.m. to help set-up before the start of the program and stay after to help clean up until 5:15 p.m. Volunteers must be in Grades 6–12 only. Registration to volunteer begins Tuesday, October 10, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Paint Night

Join us on Wednesday, October 11, at 7 p.m. for Teen Paint Night. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Registration is required and began Tuesday, October 3, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tween Thursdays: Mini Canvas Painting

Join us for Tween Thursdays and get creative and paint during the program Mini Canvas Painting! This program is for tweens in Grades 4–7 and is a joint program with the Children’s Department and Young Adult Department. The program will be held Thursday, October 19, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, October 10, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. It is Library policy that parents of children under 10 attending a program remain at the Library throughout and meet the child upon completion of the program. Tweens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2023 who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tree Ornaments for Community Service: Leaf Ornaments

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

returned to the Library. These ornaments will be used to decorate our new ornament tree each month!

For the month of October ornaments are leaves, which will be used to decorate the Tweens and Teens Ornament Tree in November. Registration begins Tuesday, October 17, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Completed ornaments must be returned by Thursday, October 26 to the Library.

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

Volunteers Needed: Reading Pals

Volunteer to read to and then do a craft with children ages PreK–Grade 2 during the program Reading Pals! The October session will be held on Tuesday, October 24. The Reading Pals program runs from 4 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 3:30 p.m. to review the material before the start of the program and stay until 5 p.m. to help clean up. Volunteers must be in Grades 6–12 only. Registration to volunteer begins Tuesday, October 17, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

VolunTeen Artists

Are you artistic? Then join us on Wednesday, October 18, at 6 p.m. for our VolunTeen Artists program and work on art projects for the Library! Participants will earn community service by participating in this program. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Registration began Tuesday, October 10, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons

Join us for Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons and learn how to play the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons by participating in one of our monthly Dungeons and Dragons Meet-Ups! Beginners are welcome! Each meet-up will feature a new self-contained, one-shot adventure and players will be assigned premade characters to play. Please register via

Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this program. The October session will be held Thursday, October 26, at 4 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, October 17, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper. Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Crafternoon: Pumpkin Painting for Community Service

Join us on Saturday, September 30, at 3 p.m. for Teen Crafternoon: Pumpkin Painting for Community Service! This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Registration is required and began Tuesday, September 19, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Participants will be painting mini pumpkins at the program. In order to earn community service, at least one of the pumpkins the participant paints must be given to the Library to be used for the Library’s Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt that will be held October 16–October 31. Afterward, participants can pick up their pumpkin until November 10. Pumpkins will be held no longer than November 10. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Bookmarks for Community Service

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

To participate, please register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability.

Volunteers can register once each week for seven weeks for the fall season as follows:

• Registration Week Two: Monday, October 9, at 10 a.m. to Friday, October 13 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Three: Monday, October 16, at 10 a.m. to Friday, October 20 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Four: Monday, October 23, at 10 a.m. to Friday, October 27 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Five:

Monday, October 30, at 10 a.m. to Friday, November 3 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Six:

Monday, November 6, at 10 a.m. to Friday, November 10 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Seven: Monday, November 13, at 10 a.m. to

Friday, November 17 at 4 p.m.

Bookmarks should be returned no later than Thursday, November 30.

Registrants will be asked to pick up their bookmarks at the Library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return 10 completed bookmarks in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive two hours for every 10 bookmarks they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt

This year, patrons can participate in a Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt in the Library! Search the Library for mini painted pumpkins, painted by teen volunteers! Patrons can participate in the scavenger hunt anytime they visit the Library between October 16–31. When you successfully complete the Scavenger Hunt, you can submit your completed entry to be entered into a raffle to win a $50 Amazon gift card. Only one entry per person. There will be only one winner. Patrons of all ages can participate! The Scavenger Hunt sheets to participate will be available at the Library beginning October 16. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Paint A Pumpkin for Community Service

Earn community service by painting a pumpkin at home for the Garden City Public Library’s Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt Project! Registration began Tuesday, October 3, online via Eventkeeper. Each volunteer will receive one pumpkin and a set of paint pens to decorate their pumpkin at home. Pumpkin and paint pens must be picked up at the Library. Paint pens must be returned to the library. Volunteers’ pumpkins will be used in the Library’s Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt! Pumpkins are due back no later than Thursday, October 12. Volunteers are also welcome to use their own supplies that they have at home. Volunteers will receive two hours for participating in this project, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. The pumpkins will be used until the end of October. Afterward, participants can pick up their pumpkins until November 10. Pumpkins will be held no longer than November 10. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens Holiday Recipe Cards for Community Service

Earn community service by participating in the Library’s Tweens & Teens Department Holiday Recipe Card Community Service Project! Each volunteer can submit up to five recipe cards.

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

Recipe cards and volunteer forms can be found at the Library. Volunteers’ recipe cards will be available for other patrons to browse in the Tweens and Teens Room throughout the fall and may also be shared on the Library’s social media pages and website. Volunteers must use the recipe cards provided by the Library to write their recipes on. Volunteers must have previously made the dish they are submitting a recipe for and must include a review of the recipe in the form of coloring in stars on the recipe card (a recipe can receive up to five stars). Recipes should be legible and written as neatly as possible. All volunteers should cite the source in which they found the recipe on their recipe card (a

Library closed on Columbus Day

The Garden City Public Library will be closed on Sunday, October 8, and Monday, October 9 (Columbus Day). The Library will reopen on Tuesday, October 10, at 9:30 a.m.

the metal cabinet in the Tweens & Teens Room. Volunteers will receive one hour for every recipe they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens & Teens Department.

GCPL Tweens and Teens Best Books 2023 Committee: Volunteers Needed!

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

Garden City Library Board to meet

There will be a Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on Monday, October 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library in the large meet-

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

Book donations suspended

The Friends of the Garden City Public Library will temporarily suspend book donations on Friday, October 6 to conduct inventory on the books that have already been received and prepare for the upcoming book sale on Saturday, November 4, and Sunday, November 5. Thank you to all the recent donors who shared so many books, to generously support the Library. The Friends will resume ongoing book collection after the sale, at a future date to be deter-

mined, to stock the ongoing book sale shelves.

The mission of the Friends of the Garden City Public Library is to help fund services and resources not provided by tax dollars and to promote the Library as a vital community education and information center. For more information about the work of the Friends, please contact the Library at 516-7428405 or visit the website www.gardencitypl.org.

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News from the Garden City Public Library

Monday Movies

Presented by the Friends of the Garden City Library: Mondays at 1:30 p.m.

October

10/09 - Library Closed

10/16 - “Out of the Past” - 1947 97 min

10/23 - “About My Father”” - 2023 90 min

10/30 - “Devil in a Blue Dress - 1995 102 min

Museum Passes

The Friends of the Garden City Library have provided several passes to museums at no cost to our patrons.

One such museum is The Museum of Modern Art – MoMA. In the late 1920s, three progressive and influential patrons of the arts, Lillie P. Bliss, Mary Quinn Sullivan, and Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, perceived a need to challenge the conservative policies of traditional museums and to establish an institution devoted exclusively to modern art. They created The Museum of Modern Art in 1929. Its founding director, Alfred H. Barr, Jr., intended the Museum to be dedicated to helping people understand and enjoy the visual arts of our time, and that it might provide New York with “the greatest museum of modern art in the World.”

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is home to the world's greatest collection of modern and contemporary art. The collection features Vincent van Gogh's "The Starry Night," along with works by Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Andy Warhol, Salvador Dalí, and many other great artists of our time. MoMA's collection also showcases photography, film, architecture, design, media, and performance art.

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is located in Midtown Manhattan in New York City on 53rd Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. Hours of operation are 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. MoMA is open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas. The pass allows entry for 5 people.

Again, the Friends of the Garden City Public Library have generously provided us with passes to visit this world-famous institution. Passes are available in the Adult Reference Department at the Garden City Public Library.

Other museum passes offered are: The Cradle of Aviation (2 adults & 2

children), Empire Pass, Guggenheim (2 adults & 2 children), Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum (6 visitors), Long Island Children’s Museum (2 adults & 2 children), LT Michael P. Murphy Navy Seal Museum (2 adults & 4 children), Nassau County Firefighters Museum (4 visitors), Nassau County Museum of Art (2 adults & 4 children), Old Bethpage Village Restoration, and Old Westbury Gardens (2 adults & 2 children).

For all museum passes:

• The borrower must have a Garden City Public Library card

• The borrower must have a signed Museum Pass User Agreement

• The pass must be checked out by an adult (18 years old & older)

• Reservations must be made prior to desired date

• Only one pass may be borrowed at a time

• Passes may only be borrowed for a period of 3 days – the day the pass is picked up is considered the first day

• Passes must be returned to the Reference Desk one hour before the library closes

• There is a late charge of $10 a day

• Lost passes – patron will be charged the replacement cost

• The Patron must contact the museum to confirm hours of operation

For more information please call (516)742-8405 ext. 5236 or visit the Garden City Public Library web page at www. gardencitypl.org

October Programs

October is all about fall, pumpkins, spples & Halloween!

The Adult Services area has been busy booking programs for the fall. Programs for October include:

Return of Mom’s Yoga Night Out with Kimberly Mercadante Wednesdays at 7–8 p.m. Large Meeting Room

Registration begins on Wednesday, September 6, 2023

• Wednesday, October 11

• Wednesday, October 18

• Wednesday, October 25

• Wednesday, November 1

• Wednesday, November 8

• Wednesday, November 15

The popular Mom’s Yoga Night Out returns with Kimberly Mercadante!

You don’t have to be a mom to join us for these one-hour beginner’s yoga classes!. Please bring your own yoga mat to each class.

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

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

KL Home Inspection: Your Home’s Exterior Weather Stripping Workshop

Saturday, October 7, at 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Large Meeting Room

Join Brian Schnee of KL Home Inspection Services LLC as he leads a hands-on weather stripping workshop. You will acquire the skill to:

• Install weather stripping around exterior doors

• Install weather protection the door threshold

• Install weather stripping around windows

Registration is required on Eventkeeper at www.gardencitypl. org. For additional information please contact the Reference Department at (516)742-8405 ext. 5236 or email at speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.org

Tax Exemption Seminar with The Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll

Tuesday, October 10, at 7–8 p.m., Large Meeting Room

Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll will present and explain all the exemptions available to taxpayers that will help lower their tax burdens. Taxpayer forums are free.

Reservations are recommended and seating is limited. Seating is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. To make a reservation, please email taxforums@hempsteadny.gov or call (516) 414-6598.

For additional information please contact the Reference Department at (516)742-8405 ext. 5236 or email at speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.org

Walt Disney’s Folly: The Making of “Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs”

Thursday, October 12, at 1–2 p.m., Large Meeting Room

Join us for the first of eight lectures in a series to be held on the second

Attention students!

Thursday of each month from October 2023 through May, 2024.

Sal St. George’s presentation is on Walt Disney’s very first feature-length animated motion picture — “Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs.” Labeled “Disney’s folly” by his critics in 1937, Walt pushed the boundaries of story-telling that is as enchanting and entertaining today as it was over 8 decades ago.

No registration is required.

For additional information please contact the Reference Department at (516)742-8405 ext. 5236 or email at speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.org

Libby, Flipster & Hoopla

Tuesday, October 17, at 10:30–11:30 a.m., Small Meeting Room

What is Libby? What is Flipster? What is Hoopla? How do I get it? This one-hour class is an introduction to these three programs. Libby is a free app where you can borrow ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from your public library. You can stream titles with Wi-Fi or mobile data, or download them for offline use and read anytime, anywhere. All you need to get started is a library card. Flipster is a next-generation digital magazine distribution service which lets users access their favorite magazines from a variety of publishers through the library. Hoopla lets you borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen-your computer, your phone, your car, even your TV. All you need is a library card. Hoopla syncs across all your devices, so you can stream titles immediately or whenever you're in the mood. Most titles can also be downloaded to your phone or tablet. Hoopla offers more content, in more places, than any other digital library platform and it's all FREE thanks to your public library! Titles may vary based on the library catalog.

Registration is required on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) beginning October 2, 2023, @ 10 a.m.

For additional information please contact the Reference Department at (516)742-8405 ext. 5236 or email at speakingofbooks@gardencitypl.org

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sideration. A potentially rained out High School graduation could be moved in-doors and onto the turf field. Movies could be shown Friday nights with families picnicking on the turf. And a series of rooms that can be reconfigured to fit any size for different groups’ needs will satisfy any demand for those that want a centralized community center. The Mayor “Veneziale” Committee should have hired a professional company to work with the BOT to figure out what uses would best benefit the residents. The Programmatic Uses Committee as run by Frank McDonough that has produced no record of meetings or data for the BOT, despite repeated requests, resulting in such recommendations as the St Paul’s McDonough Café cannot be taken seriously. Meanwhile, the Programmatic Uses Committee, despite boasts of “so many meetings with so many people”, never quantified such simple uses as how many GC Teams; boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse, Centennial Soccer, Girls Field Hockey, baseball, etc, travel out of the Village to pay for a turf field in other towns. Clearly, the Uses Committee had one goal, to find uses, whether real or not, that supported a pre-determined objective of full rehab. And then when the Committee’s

plan got rejected as ridiculously expensive with no real purpose, they returned with the same plan in “phases”.

A flexible new construction for a community center with theatre and sports spaces would be a game changer for the Village, get the most use, and fulfill the needs of multiple groups of residents with REAL uses. Parents no longer driving to Freeport, Farmingdale and Alley Pond Park to rent turf fields 7 months of the year and spending those dollars in GC would serve to offset some of the Operations and Maintenance (O & M) to run the facility. It should have been explored, but it is clear that the St Paul’s Committee did not explore façade/community center in any meaningful way. We need a competent professional firm, not a Uses Committee dominated by Historical Society Directors pre-biased for saving every brick of the building.

Besides the flexibility of new construction to create a flexible community center, there is another advantage to saving the facade with a new structure behind it. Everyone should look at the new pre-fabbed St. Anne’s facility that was put up quickly, cheaply and successfully. This is EXTREMELY important! Village residents have seen years and years of being unable to address the mold infested Western Firehouse, a third “repair” of the Senior Citizens

Center floor going on 6 years now, a tennis bubble that many refuse to play on, paddleball courts that are so poorly maintained that players have started petitions, 30 years of St Paul’s stainglassed windows being neglected to the point where two are probably beyond repair, etc. Municipalities, and particularly Garden City with its long tradition of POA driven 2-year term mayors, cannot handle big construction projects. The “Alliance plan” and its “phases” will be a decade, not the ridiculous 24-38 months they claim. A different Mayor after a different Mayor after a different Mayor, each wanting to put their own “stamp” on the project will result in one expensive change order after another. God knows what the first construction professionals will find when they begin to open the walls. A Village that can’t get a fountain to run next to CVS for years should think long and hard about a complicated repurposing of a 150 years old historic building. Hope and want is not a strategy. Forget about whether you want Rehab or not, does anyone that has observed the Village Governance the last couple of decades really believe we, or ANY small municipality, can pull this off? Residents need to take a hard look at whether Garden City can execute this Adaptive Re-use strategy that even a County or State

would be hard-pressed to tackle.

Conversely, after saving the façade, a new flexible community center with theatre/sports can be designed, pre-ordered, manufactured, delivered and installed. Minimal moving parts, no elevators, no “white-boxing” a hundred rooms each with their own electric lines and heating systems, etc. New construction that will have minimal maintenance compared to a 150 year old build.

Westermann Construction priced an indoor 50,000 sq ft box type structure at $20,000,000. Astroturf, would be additional, but could clearly generate some revenue. Ex-Trustee Daughney has written/posted about how multiple community/sports center complexes have been built on Long Island for between $20-40,000,000. These are not corrugated steel shacks as many in the Alliance like to pretend in order to scare residents. In actuality, the Adelphi University’s sport facility is an attractive combination of brick, glass and steel. St Anthony’s facility is attractive both inside and outside. But what price tag did the Mayor “Veneziale” Committee and the Alliance use to show side by side comparison between their Adaptive Re-use and Façade? The $2040,000,000 that ex-Trustee Daughney speaks of? Nope. $167,000,000 facility

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with a ”100,000 sq. ft. MTA Moynihan Station style, MONUMENTAL skylighted building” costing $120,000,000. The residents should not let a ridiculous and dishonest pricing for a needlessly overpriced community center behind the facade result in their voting for demolition. If you want to demo the building, so be it. It is a reasonable choice for many. But do not vote for demo because a misguided Mayor ”Veneziale” Committee and now “Alliance” puts out ludicrous numbers on façade as they pretend their “adaptive re-use” will cost each resident “less than $400 per year”.

As Mr. Catalano, President of the Estates POA commented on a conceptual façade proposal last year, “Mr. MacLeod’s proposal (deserves) serious consideration by the committee and the residents. In my opinion, the village simply does not need and likely cannot afford to develop and operate 100,000 square feet of meeting space for activities and programs to be determined. As a village, we need to consider all available meeting spaces include those in our schools – we have enough space. What we don’t have is a first class field house for basketball and an indoor turf field – amenities that nearly all residents would welcome.” As Mr. Catalano continues, and yes, I do see the irony in yours truly quoting the President of the a POA, “I do believe that a new recreational facility will have a favorable impact on home values.”

St Paul’s, along with the Cathedral, is one of the few “visual anchors” left to our past history. However, resident attachment is not to a falling down interior that few if any have ever seen outside of the Historical Society propaganda machine, but the magnificent exterior we have driven by for decades, beautifully lite at night. I’m for saving as much of St Paul’s that we have use for. I am not for creating a museum. Bill Garry and the Historical Society’s most recent flyer is just another demonstration of the Historical Society’s descent from advocacy to pure propaganda. The Society/Alliance states “By choosing to demolish St. Paul’s, none of the fields will be usable for a significant period due to construction, plus at least 50% of the fields will be damaged due to demolition activity. Additionally, all fields, playgrounds and facilities will be deemed unusable for a minimum of several months but very well may exceed 1-2 years, depending on the events that take place during demolition.” So to take down St Paul’s, at least 50% of the fields will be out of use for years? The fact is, in NYC, every day, buildings are taken down. At the Village presentation at the Senior Citizen’s Center this week, Westerman Construction repeatedly described how his company took down a large Manhattan building on

124th and 5th, with no vacating property for years, no losing “half the fields,” etc. In fact, Westermann described how the entire building was taken down without having to close the surrounding area, not having to close the street, and not having to close a public library that was right next door and used by mostly children. The Historical Society has gone from advocating, a proper function of a 501c3, to out and out misinformation. I’m for preservation, and will vote the same way as Bill Gary, but not at the cost of misinforming the residents. I urge every resident to watch the St. Paul’s 10/3/2023 presentation (on the village website) with the recent Historical Society and Alliance mailers/emails in hand. Than listen to the unbiased construction professionals repeatedly contradicted Bill Garry and the Historical Society/“Alliance” flyers and point out how incorrect they are on almost every point . Westerman repeatedly made clear taking down St Paul’s or saving only the facade would have NO effect on the fields, that Bill Garry’s scare tactics regarding lead and asbestos were just that, scare tactics. In addition, the most recent misinformation of the Alliance, a “special purpose vehicle” that the “Alliance” is recommending, is not legal when it comes to parkland as Village Counsel Gary Fishberg explains, even if the Village wanted to give up control of the building and land. It can’t happen. Period. The Alliance needs to start checking its facts. I don’t understand how a 12-person Historical Society Board that did such a great job saving the Apostle House they work out of can allow Bill Gary and Kate Schmidt to lose all the Historical Society’s credibility by providing misinformation to the residents in such a blatant fashion. Again, argue your case, don’t make up facts and figures hoping that colorful graphics will fool the residents.

Demo, facadism, or Adaptive Re-use, I urge all residents to vote. The six FABGC trustee had campaigned on a pledge to follow the resident’s direction. Other residents should be asking Trustees Harrington and Finneran if they will also commit to follow the residents will. (Trustee Torino abandoned his party plank in the GCNews on August 25th, 2022, shortly after taking office, https://www.gcnews.com/articles/will-consider-all-options/)

My hope, should preservation win, is this Mayor, Mayor Flanagan, an individual that the Village universally views as hard working and honest, despite the Committee/Alliance’s attacking her as “misleading” and “immoral”, will put together a small BOT-run committee of impartial, and fair, residents, that will provide the residents with accurate numbers and financing durations, for whatever choice wins on the ballot, because the leadership of the Mayor “Veneziale” Committee failed the res-

idents. Expertise with extreme biases does nothing for the residents. If residents vote for Demolition in the upcoming vote, one of the reasons will be in this Alliance’s and the Historical Society’s pig-headed rush to save every brick, they did everything possible to discredit saving the façade and exhibited an almost pathological distaste of the necessary compromise to finally get something done with St Paul’s, as the Historical Society has for decades.

I will be voting for Preservation. I will not reject voting Preservation because a poorly run, biased Mayor “Veneziale” committee, led by two or three individuals and the Historical Society whose plans and ideas have been rejected by the community for 30 years, tried to put their finger, hand and foot on the scale. If Demo wins, I’ll accept that too as I hope all residents will vote, and then accept the results.

Donald MacLeod

Mayor ignores transparency

To the Editor:

On Tuesday evening the Mayor held an information session on St. Paul’s where the cost estimator, Westerman Constuction, would present yet another report. (The Westerman final report was submitted to and accepted by the Board of Trustees in March.) The Mayor announced the session on the Village website and in this newspaper. Written questions were invited in advance of the session and were accepted at the session. However, the Mayor decided to pose and have answered only those questions that told the St. Paul’s story that she wants the residents to hear, just as she has forced the modifications of the “Final” Westerman Report since she took office.

Being in California and unable to attend the session personally I submitted three written questions which are set forth below. None of my questions were presented and answered and, as reported to me by those in attendance, no questions submitted by St. Paul’s Alliance members were answered. However, the Mayor showed no disdain for FADEM members whose questions were readily answered.

Here are the questions that I submitted and for which I would like answers. Maybe the Mayor can find space in her weekly column for Westerman to answer these questions. I am not interested in her answers.

Questions:

Has Westerman, at the Village’s request, considered the environmental impact of any new construction beyond the initial impact of demolition? If considered, where is it to be found in the most recent Report?

Won’t new construction behind the facade require a new environmental impact statement and a SEQRA review? Has that been factored into the time

table?

Has the Village shared with you the letter of the Preservation League of New York and its reference to the carbon footprint of new construction? You can’t determine that carbon footprint until a decision is made as to what will go behind the facade, correct?

I think that I and my fellow residents are entitled to answers to my questions, as well as to all the other submitted questions which the Mayor chose not to pose to Mr. Westerman.

Peter Coll

Preserve St. Paul’s

To the Editor:

This open letter of support was originally addressed to Village Administrator Ralph V. Suozzi and Members of the Garden City Board of Trustees, in advance of their meeting this Thursday, October 5.

The Preservation League of New York State is writing to voice our support for the preservation and adaptive reuse of St. Paul’s School.

The Preservation League of New York State empowers all New Yorkers to use historic preservation to enrich their communities, protect their heritage, and build a sustainable future. We believe saving St. Paul’s would be of great value to residents of Garden City. We also believe the value of this local landmark extends beyond the Village borders – it is a building of significant statewide importance. The League included St. Paul’s on our 2003 Seven to Save list of endangered historic sites. In the 20 years since that listing, the building has continued to languish. However, with roof stabilization work completed in 2021 and the recent Comparative Analysis prepared by Westerman Construction, it seems like there is a path forward for St. Paul’s.

St. Paul’s is a High Victorian Gothicstyle masterpiece, designed by noted architect Henry G. Harrison. Despite years of vacancy, the building is in remarkably good shape and retains much of its original character, including terra cotta details, stained glass windows, Minton tiles, and wood craftsmanship throughout. Its prominence in the Village cannot be overstated. To tear down such an architectural gem would be a major loss.

Cost estimates released for St. Paul’s scenarios

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behind the facade. One of Westerman’s sketches presented on Tuesday indicates Garden City would “get what it pays for” as a basic box-store or warehouse style building comparable to a Lowe’s, Costco or Home Depot would be a minimal cost compared to one of the designs Westerman presented that resembled the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. For the “basic style enclosure” such as a box store or warehouse to go behind the original building’s front facing Stewart Avenue, the cost of facadism would increase by $500 per square foot. To make a new building with the facade feature “distinctive style architecture” the additional estimate was cited at $1200 per square foot

of the new building.

A resident asked about the difficulty of facadism due to the building’s height, an issue which had been discussed during a prior work session on St. Paul’s. The resident’s question gave Westerman a chance to think about whether or not it would be more practical to “just demolish the three fingers of the building rather than the front six to eight feet of the facade.” Westerman replied that would be another possibility.

“If the front section was utilized it would save on energy expenses in the rest of the building’s wings which would not be there anymore,” he noted.

Demolition: $12.8 Million

Demolition was covered as a process

that will be intricate for the historic structure, but can often be completed swiftly. Westerman told the audience about buildings in Manhattan that are taken completely apart with a large claw-like heavy construction machine while public or residential buildings next to them are undisturbed and remaining in-use with no negative effects.

The cost of demolishing St. Paul’s was presented as a base figure of $12,803,356 with “removal of the St. Paul’s school and cottages.” Westerman outlined that the longest amount of time demolition could take is six months (26 weeks). The hand demolition of interior walls, from the top-floor down to the first floor, would be completed by the 10th week in

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his outline.

Noted in the original estimate, the demolition price would increase to at least $17,678,312 with inclusion of the costs of salvaging valuable materials from the structure.

Westerman commented that the demolition price includes backfill and returning the area to parkland once the historic building is removed. His presentation noted planting 30 trees and grass and infill of the remaining site near the conclusion of the six-month period. “It will represent what is there around the building now, and the $5 million is what the village could use for the salvage concept. You can pick and choose what you want to salvage down the road,” he said.

are factored in. Even after 20 years, a new construction is unlikely to have overcome its initial carbon output. Data suggests that it would take anywhere from 10-80 years for a new construction to overcome the negative climate change impacts from its construction (sourced from Architecture 2030’s CARE Tool). Environmental remediation will be necessary whether the building is rehabilitated or demolished. And the material waste associated with demolition adds to the landfill while detracting from the Village’s cultural heritage.

We are hopeful that renewed public interest in preserving St. Paul’s will allow for fruitful conversations about how best to put the building back to active use. We strongly encourage the preservation of this incredible public space.

Jay DiLorenzo President, Preservation League of

Some observations

To the Editor:

NYS

As we get into the thick of things some observations:

1. At the Sept 26 presentation CMA consultants gave a clear presentation about the ramifications of choosing a plan for St Paul’s costing the Village and taxpaying residents money based upon bond debt at terms of 10 years for demolition, 15 for facade or adaptive reuse and 30 years for adaptive reuse if special legislation is passed or funding via a complicated “conduit” can succeed. The explanations were all fine and dandy. But one CMA conclusion was the Village can taken on a high about of debt, certainly up to $150M without any potential financial stress. The primary CMA speaker waxed on boasting about how rich the Village is and that anything is possible, teetering on a sales pitch. His remarks demonstrated a lack of knowledge about the state of the

building, what renovation entails and how burdensome costs could impact upon other necessary or discretionary projects or providing necessary services, police, fire, public works as well as our wonderful educational system at the high level this Village expects and anticipates to continue in that manner. CMA wasn’t paid to hype a plan, only to estimate costs and should have stayed in its lane. As to the ability to absorb tons of debt the Village has its Moodys triple A rating because of prudent financial management subscribing to “You Can’t Always Get What You Want But Sometimes You Get What You Need” (Rolling Stones) rather than “I Want What I Want” (Lauren Christy ). In short the capability to do something only means it could be considered, nothing more. I think most moms and dads would think it more prudent to save money for their children’s education than take on a second mortgage to buy a fancy convertible to use occasionally. In the past the Village has exercised the necessary caution to have the Moodys AAA, we should act to keep it that way.

2. There was a classless letter last week entitled (Senseless /demise of St. Paul’s) by someone offering a twisted analogy which compared being racist with being pro demolition. Another slur was some vague reference to some unknown person or entity benefiting from a non preservation end result. No example is given. Could this be a dog whistle for preservationists? How disingenuous is it to say “I am not going to make enemies” in that letter. Well buddy you made some. The author’s comment that “preservation has come a long way” is true- in this case Village preservationists has been taking the Village to Hades in a handbasket with fallacious statements and calculations designed to mask the costs of renovation financing and misrepresenting costs of demolition and facade.

(Westerman report; Demolition cost between $12.8M and $17.6M depending on salvage considerations and costs, not $32M. Specious remarks have been made declaring that demolition will be comparable to a nuclear holocaust as if EPA and other stringent regulations would not have to be followed during the demolition process. (see Demolition Practices, Technology and Management; a Purdue University & National Demolition Asso. publication, Chap. 8, Safety On a Demolition Project and Chap. 10, Material Handling and Recycling). In NYC building are demolished while business goes on next door.

3. The so called “conduit” 30 years bond financing is a sale to a nonprofit with no assets with a lease back to the Village. A clever way to avoid restrictions imposed by municipal financing law, i e. that the bond term is limited to 15 years and so the debt is technically not on Village books thereby assuring the Village initially maintains its triple A Moodys rating. But being clever does not equal being smart or responsible. This renovated building project proposal is not set up to pay the yearly debt payments. Little or no revenue will be generated, maybe just enough to pay part of operating expenses, nothing more. So in order not to lose the building the Village has to pay the debt. Of course the defunct Committee and the mysterious Alliance don’t tell us that, do they? Finally, because the building is part of parkland would such as transaction be legal?

So vote for the best future of St Paul’s.- demolition and the horizons it reveals- a park, a new building, perhaps saving historic elements if the building- the front archway, the clocktower? Do not pay attention to the Westerman statement in its “final” report that a park suggestion by the Committee may cost $15M, But it was not cost estimated. Instead according to the ballot

that becomes a wide open discussion when demolition prevails at the poll. I would trade an expensive koi pond for a $5M (see St. Ann’s building) Community center in a historic The Park at St. Paul’s in a New York minute, wouldn’t you? Thanks for reading this.

S. G. Gorray

Say No to Casino

To the Editor:

Dark forces don’t want Garden City and other Nassau residents to know that thousands and thousands of their fellow residents strongly oppose allowing a Sands Casino. When voters learn how bad it is for everything they cherish, they are shocked that our elected officials have allowed Sands to get this far,

10 reasons to Say No to Sands and the Casino:

It’s a threat to everyone of your children; addicting them early to gambling.

It’s a magnet for crime; a mega magnet. NYC, Chicago size crime.

Taxes will rise 3X more then the revenue Sands promises.

Traffic jams will explode; Think the LIE on its worst days.

Thousands of new addicts to gambling disease will arrive every year.

$2 Billion in money spent locally will be siphoned away to Sands pockets.

Almost a Billion gallons of water a day will be sucked from our shrinking supply.

Dirty air from 25,000+ more cars a day; asthma, lung cancers and more to our plate.

Bankruptcies, foreclosures, economic devastation will be the norm.

And last but not least, gambling and political corruption are never far apart.

Get Involved, stop Sands, click the “Say No” website https://www. nocasinonassau.org

Richard J. Williams

Thunder - Diez 9s win three in a row

The Thunder - Diez 9s stood strong with friends and family in Farmingdale, wearing green wristbands as they took the field on a beautiful Sunday afternoon across LI.

Both teams played a good gameGrayson Pepicelli (28) and Colin Miller

(4) scored a TD each, with extra points by Pepicelli and Ryan Ormond (89).

Next up: Friday night at 8 p.m. under the Community Park lights, it’s a game not to be missed as the Thunder - Diez 9s take on the Thunder - Reilly 9s in Thunderbowl 2023!

Colin Miller (4) runs the ball for a TD.

QB Nick Diez (12) looks to hand the ball off to RB Grayson Pepicelli (28).

Diez 9s show off their green wristbands in support of Farmingdale.

Coach Diez with Coach Manna and Coach Manginello prep the team.

Player of the game Ryan Ormond (89).

Richie Corrao (97), Jackson Gallogly (44) Robert Sampson (40), James Daily (18) and George Wenk (37) go out for the coin toss.

Ryan Ormond (89) scores the extra point.

Adult Evening Programs at the Field House

The Recreation Adult Programs in the Field House begin on Wednesday, October 11 according to the following schedule:

• Mondays: Mens’ Basketball

7:30–10 p.m.

• Wednesdays: Mens’ Basketball

7:30–10 p.m.

• Thursdays: Adult Volleyball

7:30–10 p.m.

These programs are open to residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City who have graduated high school OR adults who can show proof of graduating Garden City high school (diploma, student ID card). A picture ID is required to sign in to any program. For further information, please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

A fee schedule will be place for any resident adult interested in participating in Adult Activities in St. Paul’s Fieldhouse. The fee schedule is as follows:

10 Play Pass – Good for any Fieldhouse sport for 10 visits $50

5 Play Pass – Good for any Fieldhouse sport for 10 visits $25

A participant may also “pay as you go” but payment will only be accepted by check or credit card only, NO CASH ACCEPTED. “Pay as you go” prices will be $6. Passes may be purchased at the fieldhouse when arriving for your sport.

PLEASE NOTE - A resident participant may bring in 1 non- resident guest. This rule will be strictly enforced. These guest must arrive and leave with the resident. There are no passes for non- residents. The daily fee for the non-resident guest is $8.

To purchase one of the passes, please fill out the attached application and mail to or visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. You will also be able to purchase a pass from our St. Paul’s staff. All payments must be made by either a check made payable to the “Inc. Village of Garden City” or credit card only, no cash will be accepted.

Evening Basketball Membership for Adult Residents

Evening basketball membership applications for unlimited play during Recreation and Parks Adult Basketball season are now available at the Recreation Office. This application for resident membership covers the season beginning October 11, 2023 to May 23, 2024. This membership is open to any individual who is a resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City. It covers unlimited dates of play during our evening basketball program for the membership holder only under the rules and regulations set forth by the Garden City Recreation Department.

The fee for membership will be $185. Proof of residency or proof of graduating Garden City High School

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is required. To register for membership, please visit the Recreation Administrative Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue to complete an application and return the form with full payment. Checks should be made payable to the “Village of Garden City”.

Please make selections carefully as fees are not returnable.

St. Paul’s Fieldhouse Adult Pickleball Program

Pickleball will begin again in St. Paul’s Fieldhouse on Tuesday, October 10. This program is open to Garden City residents only, Tuesdays through Fridays, 9:30 to noon.

Each session will consist of open play with everyone attending round robining in to play. If you attend the first session you must pay again to stay for the second session. There will be no reserving of courts for individual play. A monitor will be available for any person wishing to learn the game. The fee schedule to attend is as follows:

10 Play Pass – Good for any Fieldhouse sport for 10 visits $50

5 Play Pass – Good for any Fieldhouse sport for 10 visits $25

A participant may also “pay as you go”. “Pay as you go” prices will be $6.

To purchase one of the passes, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. You will also be able to purchase a pass from our St. Paul’s staff at the time of attendance. Check or credit card payment is preferred.

Chess Wizards is Back for the Fall!

Garden City Recreation and Parks has again partnered with the very popular “Chess Wizards” to offer after school programs for Garden City children ages 6 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 program will consist of an eight week session. Class will be held on Tuesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. in St. Paul’s Center (108 Rockaway Avenue) beginning October 24. To register please visit www.chesswizards.com.

Evenings Only Platform Court Membership Application for Residents

Platform Tennis membership applications for evening only play are now available at the Recreation Office. This application for resident membership covers the season beginning September 15, 2022 to April 30, 2023. This membership is open to any individual who is a resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City. It covers unlimited play after 5 p.m. for membership holder only under the rules and regulations set forth by the Garden City Recreation Department.

The fee for membership will be $165. To register for membership, please visit the Recreation Administrative Offices at 108 Rockaway Ave. Checks should be made payable to the “Village of Garden City”.

Platform Court Membership Application for Residents

Platform Tennis membership applications for unlimited play are now available at the Recreation Office. This application for resident membership covers the season beginning September 15, 2022 to April 30, 2023. This membership is open to any individual who is a resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City. It covers unlimited play for the membership holder only under the rules and regulations set forth by the Garden City Recreation Department.

The fee for membership will be $250.00. To register for membership, please visit the Recreation Administrative Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue to complete an application and return the form with full payment. Checks should be made payable to the “Village of Garden City”.

Registration for Fall Youth Tennis Lessons

Garden City’s Department of Recreation and Parks is pleased to announce the start of the Fall children’s tennis program. Registration has begun and classes begin the first week of October. All classes are held at the Community Park indoor tennis center and are available to Garden City residents ages 4 through 15 years old.

You can download a registration form at our website gardencityrecreation.org. Walk or mail in your registration form and check to the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. or, if you have a password you can register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

For more information call Community Park’s Tennis Center at 516 483-2525

***Non-resident children who attend Garden City Public Schools can register for tennis lessons beginning September 18th. Registration must be done by mail or in person at the Recreation Office. Those who would like to register for our tennis program must prove they attend one of the Garden City Public Schools. Proof must accompany registration. An additional $50 fee will pertain to anyone

in this category. Make checks payable to the “Inc. Village of Garden City”.

Dance Conservatory Registration Has Begun

The Garden City’s Department of Recreation and Parks’ Dance Conservatory Program is pleased to announce that registration has begun for its upcoming 2022–2023 season! Director Felicia Lovaglio, along with the rest of her staff, are excited to start off another fantastic year. The Dance Conservatory offers classes to Garden City residents aged 3½ years through adult which are non-performance based. Classes are held for 22 weeks beginning the week of September 17 at a cost of $295.

Age is determined by the start date of the desired class. The Schedule and fees for this year’s youth classes are as follows (all classes are 55 minutes long unless otherwise noted):

This is the schedule of classes. For the course codes and to download an application visit our website at www. gardencityrecreation.org. If you have a password you can register online at the same website.

Monday

• 4:00: Ballet/Jazz (K–1)

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

• 6:00: Ballet (4th–5th Grades)

• 7:00: Jazz (6th Grade and Up)

Tuesday

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

• 4:00: Ballet/Hip Hop (K–1)

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

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

• 8:00: Adult Dance Combo

Wednesday

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

• 4:00: Ballet/Tap (K–1)

• 5:00: Ballet/Tap (2nd & 3rd Grades)

• 6:00: Tap (4th & 5th Grades)

• 7:00: Lyrical (6th Grade and Up)

Thursday

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

• 4:00: Ballet/Tap (K–1)

• 5:00: Ballet (2nd & 3rd Grades)

• 6:00: Jazz (4th & 5th Grades)

• 7:00: Jazz (6th Grade and Up)

Friday

• 4:00: Ballet/Hip Hop (K–1)

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

• 6:00: Lyrical (4th & 5th Grades)

• 7:00: Ballet (6th Grade and Up)

Saturday

• 10:00: Ballet/Hip Hop (K–1)

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

• 2:00: Tap (6th Grade and Up)

• 3:00: High School Jazz

GCHS junior honored as Emerging Leader

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Garden City High School junior Olivia Maccio received the Emerging Leader Award from New York State Assemblyman Ed Ra. Photo courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

New York State Assemblyman Ed Ra recently presented the 2023 Women of Distinction awards at Adelphi University where he recognized Garden City High School Junior Olivia Macchio with the Emerging Leader Award for her dedication to helping those with pediatric cancer which she is a survivor of herself.

Olivia Macchio is a well-rounded student with a variety of skills, talents and interests. She loves children and has volunteered at summer enrichment (SCOPE) in Garden City as well as the Garden City Library sponsored Teens and Tots reading program and an elementary youth program at a local church. Her additional interests include acting, singing and dancing. She has been a Girl Scout since kindergarten and is currently pursuing her Gold Award which will continue her support for the patients at Cohen Children's Medical Center, where she was treated for cancer as a 7-year-old. As a cancer survi-

vor, she is passionate about giving back to organizations that support cancer research and pediatric patients. Olivia has a long-standing relationship with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, having participated in many campaigns including, most recently, the 2023 Student Visionaries of the Year in which she and her team, co-captained by her sister, earned the title of first runner-up. She has also volunteered her time for the foundation at Cohen Children's Medical Center and served as an ambassador both for the foundation and for the Children's Miracle Network.

“As a pediatric cancer survivor, I am highly motivated to help children and their families struggling with cancer,” Macchio said. “Going through that experience has made me want to give back so that kids and their families don't feel alone going through such a difficult time. It was an honor to be recognized by Assemblyman Ra with this award.”

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Pursuant to the provisions of the General Municipal Law and Chapter 200 of the Code of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, New York notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals of said Village will meet in the Village Hall at 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.,to take action on the following matters:

1. APPEAL OF ARISTIDIS & GELUNA NIKOLITSIS for a variance of the provisions of section 200-52 of the Village Code, to authorize the issuance of permits for two A/C compressors in the side yard of the premises known as, 134 KILDARE ROAD (Map of Country Club Estates, Block 13, Lot 11, R-8 District), the installation of which would:

A. reduce the (10.0’) plot setback for freestanding equipment to not less than (4.5’) Building Department # ZBA-000178-2023 Adjourned at the September 19, 2023, meeting.

2. APPEAL OF MR. & MRS. THOMAS DeSIMPLICIIS for a variance of the provisions of section 200-52 of the Village Code, to authorize the issuance of permits for two A/C compressors in the side yard of the premises known as, 123 CHESTER AVENUE (Map of Garden City Estates, Block 75, Lot 36, R-8 District), the installation of which would:

A. reduce the (37.5’) front setback for freestanding equipment to not less than (32.9’) Building Department # ZBA-000178-2023. Adjourned at the September 19, 2023, meeting.

3. APPEAL OF GREGORY & CLAIRE STANEK for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-46.C of the Village Code, for the maintenance of a previously permitted 318 sq. ft. raised terrace with 31 sq. ft. masonry bar, at the rear of the existing dwelling known as 60 ST JAMES STREET SOUTH (Map of Garden City East, Block 113, Lots 8, R-8 district) the construction of which has:

A. reduced the required (22.5’) aggregate side yard to not less than (20.0’) Building Department # ZBA-000193-2023, Laurel Group.

4. APPEAL OF MARK & MARIA WALSH, for a variance from the provisions of Sections 200-61 of the Village Code, so as to permit the conversion of a 35 sq. ft. portion of an existing one car attached garage to habitable space; at the dwelling known as 116 WYATT ROAD (Map of Country Life Development, Block P, Lots 276, R-6 district) the granting of which would:

A. not provide one off-street parking space. Building Department # ZBA-000190-2023.

5. APPLICATION OF MICHAEL & IRENA MC CARTHY, in accordance with the provisions in Sections 200-45 and 200-70 of the Village Code, to allow issuance of permits for the installation and maintenance of, a 7’x 7’ hot tub, with locking cover, in the rear yard, of the premises known as 30 CLINTON ROAD (Map of Garden City East, Block 109, Lot 8, R-6 district).

Building Department application # ZBA-000191-2023.

6. APPEAL OF NASSAU COUNTY BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATION for a variance from the provision of 200-45.4(6) of the Village code, to permit the installation of a 600 kW diesel backup generator, at the premises known as 71 CLINTON ROAD (Map of Descriptive Property, Block D, Lot 14, R-8 District), the granting of which would:

A. allow for a permanent back-up generator, with a fuel source other than liquid propane or natural gas. Building Department application # ZBA-000194, Fredrick W. Seeba, P.E.

7. APPEAL OF GEO AUTO COLLISION, for a variance of Sections 200-29A(3)a & b, and pursuant to the provisions of and 200-65, of the Village Code, for authorization of the issuance of a permit to allow an 4,290 sq. ft. portion of the existing building known as 3 COMMERCIAL AVENUE (Map of Descriptive Property, Lot D-17A CS district) to be used as an automobile repair facility. Building Department application # ZBA-000199-2023.

8. APPLICATION OF SEAN & MARYANN PRENDERGAST, as per the provisions of Sections 200-45 of the Village Code, to allow for the issue of a building permit, to construct and maintain an 20’ x 38’ in-ground swimming pool with an 8’ x 8’ spa and automatic cover, enclosed by 6’ fence and gates, with a landscape plan, in the rear yard of the premises known as 173 OXFORD BOULEVARD (Map of Garden City Estates, Block 89, Lot 11, R-12 district), Building Department application # ZBA-000200-2023, Elizabeth Bibla L.A.

9. APPLICATION &APPEAL OF IAN MACK & JOLENE MUSCAT in accordance with the provisions of Sections 200-45 and 200-70, and variance of the provision of Section 200.15 of the Village Code, to allow the issue of building permits for the installation of a 20' x 48' in-ground swimming pool and 504 sq. ft. cabana, 6’ Estate and chain link fence, with landscape plan, in the rear yard of the premises known as 56 OSBORNE ROAD (Map of Garden City East, Block 137, Lot 11, R-20 district), the granting of which would:

A. exceed the allowable building area of (4,692) sq. ft. (20.0%), by (548) sq. ft. (5,240 sq. ft. or 22.33%). Building Department # ZBA-000202-2023, Landscape Associates Inc

10. APPEAL OF MICHAEL & JENNIFER HORN for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-15 and 200-46, of the Village Code, so as to permit the construction of an 87 sq. ft. first floor rear open porch with a 1,696 sq. ft. second floor addition above (demolish 841 sq. ft. second floor), at the existing dwelling known as 174 WELLINGTON ROAD (Map of Garden City Estates, Block 20, Lot 47 R-8 district) the construction of which would cause:

A the previously granted (April 17, 2017) building area of (1,761) sq. ft. or 25.15%, to be exceeded by (87.0) sq. ft. (1,848 sq. ft. or 26.40%) ~

B. a vertical extension of the existing (17.5’) aggregate of side yards, where (21.0’) is required ~ Building Department # ZBA-000207-2023, Paul Russo R.A.

11. APPEAL OF PUO-YUAN LU & FANYU KONG for a variance of provisions in Sections 200-52 and 200-61 of the Village Code, so as to permit the maintenance of a 168 sq. ft. shed, a previously installed A/C compressor and not provide one off street parking space, at the existing dwelling known as 197 BROMPTON ROAD (Map Garden City Estates, Block 12, Lot 35, R-8 District) the construction of which would:

A. reduce the (3.0’) accessory side yard setback to not less than (2.35’), with respect to the shed ~

B. reduce the (50.0’) accessory front setback to no less than (46.38’) to one a/c compressor ~

C. not provide one off street parking space in the rear ½ of the plot. In accordance with plans filed with the Building Department.

12. APPLICATION OF SANTINA BRUNO & GEBE GEORGE for a variance of provisions in Sections 200-15 and 200-52 of the Village Code, to allow for the issue of building permits for the erection of a 1,840 sq. ft. second floor addition with a 21 sq. ft. balcony in the front of the existing dwelling known as, 29 ST PAULS CRESCENT (Map of Garden City Central, Block 92 Lot 82, R-12 district) the granting of which would:

A Reduce the required minimum side yard and aggregate setbacks of (20.0’) and (45.0’) to not less than (19.0’) and (44.3’) respectively.

Building Department # ZBA-000209-2023, H. Bradford Gustavson, R.A. End of Cases

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

DATED: September 26, 2023, Garden City, New York 11530 Kelly Galanek, Village Clerk

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

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

Next Meeting: Tuesday November 21, 2023

Thunder 9s (Reilly) handle Levittown

“Tails never fails!!” Game captains Will Capparelli, Jackson Mijares, Kian Durkan, Jason Zonneveldt, Charlie Galli.

The Thunder 9’s (Team Reilly) returned to Community Park on 10/1 to take on the Levittown Pride, and came away with a well-deserved 27-6 victory. The story of the game was a dominant performance from the Thunder Offensive Line. Led by Jason Zonneveldt, JoJo Ordas, Peter Rosenberg, Victor Lopez, Jesse Frosch, Connor Reilly and Charlie Galli, the HOGS controlled the line of scrimmage and consistently opened huge holes for their ball carriers. Running backs, Will Capparelli (2 TDs), Brooks Galli (1 TD and 1XPT), Caleb Howald (1 TD) continued their assault on opposing defenses, running tough between the tackles, and showing big play capability on the outside. QBs Charlie Fuschillo (1 XPT) and Ben Goettlemann each led scoring drives, while running backs Caeden Corbett, Theo Ganas and Tristan Connolly (1 XPT) picked up

valuable yards late in the game.

The Thunder “D” had another outstanding game by blending their aggressive gang-tackling style with disciplined execution of their roles and responsibilities. The DL/ DEs, Kian Durkan, Sofia Khawaja, Gio Fodera, Henry Faranda, Marc Sanzeri, RJ Frankenstein and Henry Crain were disruptive all morning. The Linebacking Corp. of Declan Quinn, Jackson Mijares, JoJo Ordas and Brooks Galli set the tone with numerous “monster” hits. Finally, Defensive Backs Conor Hegarty, Theo Ganas, Charlie Fuschillo, Caeden Corbett, Gavin Alper, Cash Leake and Powers Dell’Olio frustrated the Pride runners with outside containment and sure tackling. In the end, it was another outstanding team performance with contributions from the entire roster.

Go Thunder!

Charlie Fuschillo follows his blockers to paydirt!

Thunder “D” swarms the Pride ballcarriers!

Form tackle by Jackson Mijares.

October 6, 2023

New Brunswick Roadtrip: Metepenagiag

Heritage Center Highlights Miramichi Visit

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

So often the best travel experiences happen by serendipity. I had left the Bay of Fundy coastal trail behind in Moncton this morning to continue our New Brunswick roadtrip, driving 90 minutes to Miramichi, a small city that’s the gateway to northern New Brunswick, Canada, renowned for hunting and fishing. I meet up with Amanda Craig, from Miramichi’s tourism office who was taking me to hike a mile-long trail to Fall Brook Falls (at 108 feet high is the highest in New Brunswick). It’s located in Irving Woodlands private preserve, but alas, the access road is closed. I had spotted a sign along the highway to the Metepenagiag Heritage Park and was really excited to learn more about New Brunswick’s First Nations history and so we head there.

Metepenagiag is so much more than a museum exhibition – it preserves, documents, honors and resurrects the Mi’kmaq heritage and culture.

Metepenagiag is an active archaeological site and research center where artifacts unearthed have provided proof the Mi’kmaq have been occupying this land for at least 3,000 years. When you first walk into the exhibition building, you can look into the lab where researchers examine artifacts. Some of the items, like a 1200-year old Earthenware pot, arrowheads and other items are on display.

The significance of this place is clear when you learn that it was after decades and generations of a national

Heritage interpreter Marcus Alexander LaViolette guides us around the Metepenagiag Heritage Center, where archaeological finds discovered by his great grandfather Joe Augustin, have proved the Mi’kmaq people have lived here for 3,000 years © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

policy to eradicate First Nations’ cultural heritage, when even speaking the language, so critical to passing along its oral history and tradition, was banned and children were forced from their community into residential schools to strip away their native identity, that in the 1970s, a Mi’kmaq member, Joe Augustine, discovered the Augustine Mound and Oxbow.

“When a company was planning to expand its gravel pit in our community, our beloved and respected Elder Joe Augustine remembered being told from his Elders before him of an old burial ground in the area,” state the notes accompanying a photo of Joe Augustine and his wife Yvonne (Paul) Meunier digging at the pit state. “He went to the site they described and found what was

to become the Augustine Mound - a cemetery dating back to over 600 BC. The concept of preserving, protecting and presenting the rich Mi’kmaq culture is expressed by our Elder and lives on in our community.”

In 1977, archaeological work began on another site Elder Joe Augustine uncovered: the Oxbow, a village site situated at the head tide, showing Metepenagiag has had over 3,000 years of continuous settlements right to the present day.

Constructed about 2500 years ago, the circular Augustine Mound is a rare example in the Maritimes of the elaborate burial tradition associated with the Adena culture, which originated in the Ohio River Valley and then spread throughout eastern North America. The rich archaeolog-

ical record found at the site includes well-preserved textiles and basketry, ornaments of Lake Superior native copper, Ohio fireclay pipes, and distinctive Adena-type stone tools dating back 7000 years.

The types of objects retrieved from the Augustine Mound are exceptional for this area of Canada – copper beads on leather, small pieces of baskets, textiles, animal hides, moose-hair work, porcupine quills, feathers and wooden-handled tools. The salts from thousands of copper beads helped save the raw natural fibers from decomposing.

The earth mound, the types of burials and the artifacts suggest that the Mi’kmaq of Metepenagiag probably carried on complex trading and cultural relations with other Aboriginal societies as distant as central Ohio.

Oxbow is one of the largest pre-contact archeological sites in the Maritimes and remarkable for its rich and deeply stratified record of almost continuous human occupation. The artifacts uncovered show that for the past three millennia, aboriginal people have repeatedly come to this oxbow in the Miramichi River to fish, hunt and gather plants. Seasonal flooding covered their camps with silt, preserving evidence of their everyday life, including stone tools, ceramics, and fire pits.

“The findings of these two archeological sites scientifically prove the ancient oral history we have always known, passed down through many generations. This is our legacy and how two national

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historic sites came to be.”

“Elder Joseph (Joe Mike) Michael Augustine (1911-1995) left an important legacy: the rediscovery of the Mi’kmaq identity and culture as a people and as a nation.” Joe Mike served two terms each as Chief and as a Band Councillor.

“This is archaeological proof of living here 3000 years,” says our guide, Marcus Alexander LaViolette, heritage interpreter, a 20-something fellow who turns out to be the great grandson of Joe Augustine, making his remarks all the more poignant.

One room displays how the Mi’kmaq would have lived, season by season (they lived along the river in warm seasons, and moved to the forest in cold).

Mi’kmaq ancestors lived in wikuoms (wigwams), not tipis, which typically would have been built by women.

Marcus shows us a re-created canoe and the skin of an Atlantic sturgeon, which grew to a size “as long as a canoe.” A main food source for generations, the sturgeon, which could grow over 3 meters long and weigh 400 kilos, are now exceptionally rare – the last one was caught 30 years ago. “Sturgeon are an ancient fish in an ancient river; they haven’t evolved,” Marcus tells us.

The birchbark canoe “was likely the most remarkable Mi’kmaq construction.” It ranged from 3 to 8 meters long; with high ends and raised sides, a uniquely Mi’kmaq design, that kept the canoe from taking on water.

The exhibit hall is a portal to ancient history, he tells us, stressing that it is a point of pride that all the notes are equally translated in English, French, and Mi’kmaq, especially since only 5% of Mi’kmaq people can understand their native language. There are about 200,000 Mi’kmaq in Canada and in Maine.

“We slowed down First Contact,” Marcus says, then adds, “The Mi’kmaq

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New Brunswick Roadtrip

way of life did not last. With the first Europeans came dramatic changes. The ancestors began to spend more time gathering furs to trade for the prized European goods. They became dependent on Europeans for food. European diseases killed whole Mi’kmaq villages. With few people left to pass on tradition, much knowledge and history was lost.” In fact, the British barred them from hunting or fishing.

This place had always been important for trade – there is even evidence of the Vikings having come. European merchant traders set up a commercial fishery on the Miramichi River in the 1760s that destroyed much of the traditional salmon fishery. “The few Mi’kmaq living at Metepenagiag struggled to survive.”

This is what made a magnificent embroidered, beaded coat that is on exhibit all the more significant, and treasured by the community: it is a re-creation of a fabulous coat, meticulously crafted by local women for a British sea captain, Henry O’Halloran. At a time when the Mi’kmaq were forced onto a reserve and weren’t allowed to hunt or fish, Captain O’Halloran traded with the indigenous people, provided food and formed a close relationship. The coat was made in 1841on the occasion of making him an honorary chief. This one is an exact replica, made by the local women, which if sold, would be valued at $300,000. (Marcus proudly says he got to model it.)

Metepenagiag Heritage Park has 1800 meters of groomed trails (30 minutes walking time) that let you “walk in the footsteps of our ancestors” to the water.

What is more, you can overnight in a tipi (glamping), cabin or lodge, have a First Nations dining experience, storytelling and be immersed in the 3,000year heritage around a campfire. Or take part in “A Taste of Metepenagiag” and learn about foods and cooking tech-

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BY CHARLYN FARGO

niques. New experiences are also being developed.

The Mi’kmaq operate SP First Nations Outdoor Tours, authentic indigenous experiences that begin with a traditional welcome, a river tour by canoe or kayak, storytelling; and authentic First Nations dining and accommodations (56 Shore Road, Red Bank NB, Metepenagiag, 506-626-2718).

Metepenagiag Heritage Park, 2156 Micmac Road, Red Bank NB, 506-8366118, info@metpark.ca 1-888-380-3555, metpark.ca.

Sportsman’s Paradise

Miramichi is world renowned as a sportsman’s paradise for fishing, hunting, hiking, kayaking, tubing down the rivers, and the longest zipline in New Brunswick (1200 feet).

Miramichi is so prominent for salmon fishing (baseball star Ted Williams used to invite major celebrities including Marilyn Monroe to his family cottage in Blackville), that there is actually an Atlantic Salmon Museum, founded by the local historical society in 1982, that displays 5,000 artifacts “celebrating the artistry of fly tying, the beauty of a well-crafted rod and, above all, the nobility of that ‘king of fish’ the Atlantic salmon.”

Most notably, the museum is the repository for the internationally revered John William Keith-King collection of 150 plates that feature exquisite flies combined with stunning artwork and historic photos, plus artwork, reels, fishing rods, fishing tackle, fish replicas and antique outboard motors. The collection is valued at $500,000 (the plates alone valued at $5,000 each), Believe me, I never thought such a museum could be so fascinating even to someone who has never fished for salmon. This place is pure bliss for fishing enthusiasts. (Admission is free. Check hours. 263 Main St, Doaktown NB, 506-365-7787, www.atlanticsalmonmuseum.com

People come from all over for the

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I think we’re still learning how important adding fruits and vegetables can be to our health.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate, based on the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, recommends filling half our plate -- every time we eat -- with fruits and vegetables.

Plant-based diets are currently recommended for cancer prevention and for heart-healthy diets, as are Mediterranean and DASH diets.

That’s because fruits and vegetables ae

nutritional powerhouses, rich in nutrients and fiber that support good health.

In a recent study in the July issue of the journal BMI, European researchers found that as little as one-third of a cup more fruits or vegetables daily could reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 25%. The study compared 10,000 adults with newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes to 14,000 diabetes-free adults and found a 25% lower risk of developing the disease with every 66 extra grams (onethird of a cup) of fruits and vegetables eaten each day. Researchers found it was the actual fruits and vegetables rather than supplements that were effective in

opportunity to fish and hunt, staying in upscale places like The Ledges Inn, a 4.5-star outfitter with 10-room lodge, picturesquely set on the bank of the Miramichi River, where you can enjoy salmon fishing, upland bird-hunting, four-wheeling, snowmobiling (30 Ledges Inn lane, Doaktown NB, 1-506365-1820, Ledgesinn.com); and the historic Wilson’s Sporting Camps, a family-owned hunting lodge, offering sportsmen retreats since 1855(23 Big Murphy Lane, McNamee NB, 1-877-3657962, Wilsoncamps.nb.ca).

Back in Miramichi, I spend a pleasant evening at Richie Wharf, a charming waterfront park and historic site, where on Friday nights locals come out for music and dancing, After enjoying this scene, I have a delightful dinner (mussels!) at Vera’s patio with a gorgeous view of the sunset on the river. (84 Norton’s Lane, Miramichi, 506-625-2300)

I overnight at the Rodd Miramichi River Hotel, picturesquely set in the waterfront village (1809 Water Street, 506-773-3111).

The next morning, I meet up with David and Laini at the Calico Café; and we continue on our roadtrip to French Acadia, where we will bike on the new Veloroute (bikeway) along the coast, through French fishing villages.

Miramichi Tourism, 800-459-3131, discovermiramichi.com

Travel planning assistance from Tourism New Brunswick,  800-5610123, www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca

Next: Exploring French Acadia’s culture and heritage by bike!

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Crossword Answers

disease prevention.

Think about how you can add a few more fruits and vegetables each day -berries on your cereal, a banana on your oatmeal, a veggie tray with hummus, or maybe an apple with peanut butter. Rather than reaching for a cookie, try snacking on a handful of grapes or an orange. Don’t be afraid of the sugar in fruits. Because it’s natural sugar rather than added sugar, our body processes it differently due to the fiber and other nutrients in the fruit.

The bottom line is daily fruits and veg-

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Recognizing Columbus’ perseverance & vision

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

Columbus Day is on October 9 and as a federal holiday, it’s when we remember Christopher Columbus’ impact on the world.

A native of Genoa, Italy, Columbus was born in 1451. His father was a wool weaver and his three brothers, Bartholomew, Giovanni and Giacomo, also worked in the shop. Columbus worked there as a boy but Genoa is a small seaport town on the Mediterranean Sea and Columbus always felt drawn to the sea. He left the family business at the age of 14, went to sea and became an experienced sailor. He then moved to Lisbon, Portugal, to gain support for a journey he was planning to find new trade routes to the Far East.

Columbus was self-educated in geography, history and astronomy. In Lisbon Columbus studied mathematics, astronomy, cartography and navigation. Portugal was an ideal place for an explorer to study because for the most part it was responsible for beginning the Age of Exploration under the leadership of Prince Henry the Navigator during the early 15th century.

It was in Portugal that Columbus met his wife, Felipe Perestrello. She was the mother of his first son.

Columbus developed a plan to seek a western sea passage to the East Indies because he hoped to profit from the lucrative spice trade. Columbus first submitted a proposal to Portugal who denied his request for funding not once but twice. He also suggested his plan to Genoa and Venice, Italy, but they said no. He even asked the monarchs in France and England for support for his exploration but he was denied. They didn’t believe that he would be successful.

After the Granada War, and following Columbus’ persistent lobbying in multiple kingdoms, monarchs Queen

Isabella I and King Ferdinand II of Spain agreed to sponsor a journey west. The monarchs wanted to believe the theory that there was an easier way to get to Asia so that they could reap the trade benefits faster and cheaper than Portugal could. Columbus’ promise to the queen and king was to bring back gold, spices and silks from the far East.

el was guesswork. The exact size of the planet Earth was unknown and there were two known ways of measuring degrees of latitude: the method developed by the Greek philosopher Poseidonius and the method developed by the medieval Arabs. In making his own calculations, Columbus argued that the circumference determined by both methods was the same but he forgot that Arab miles were longer than Roman miles. Using that data, Columbus assured his backers that his small wooden ships could make it from Spain to Japan in 30 days. His voyage on three ships from Palos, Spain, however, lasted for 10 weeks. Between them, they carried about 90 men.

In 1492 Columbus did sail the ocean blue. He also made three additional voyages to the Americas, exploring the Lesser Antilles in 1493, Trinidad and the northern coast of South America in 1498, and the eastern coast of Central America in 1502. Columbus never

stepped foot in North America - his ships had landed much further south. History notes that 500 years before Columbus, a Norse Viking named Leif Eriksson and his crew set foot in North America and established a settlement in present day Newfoundland. Eriksson is credited with being the first European to cross the Atlantic Ocean.

Columbus was named Admiral of the Ocean by the Spanish monarchs thanks to his discovery of America. He was promised this title before setting out on his voyage - it was part of his proposal for the reward of a successful journey.

As young students in school my classmates and I learned the rhyme, “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue,” which helped us remember the story of Christopher Columbus. Columbus died in 1506 and he was buried in Valladolid, Spain.

Happy Columbus Day to all!

Leaving Palos de la Frontera, Spain, on August 3, 1492, with three ships called the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria, Christopher Columbus and his crew made landfall in the Americas on October 12. His landing place was an island in the Bahamas. He later visited the islands now known as Cuba and Hispaniola, establishing a colony in what is now Haiti. Columbus returned to Spain and word of his voyage soon spread throughout Europe.

Christopher Columbus is most known for his voyage in 1492 because it was that trip that opened up a whole New World. Until his death Columbus believed that he had found a new route to the East Indies. His voyages, however, prompted the exploration of Europe and colonizing the American continents.

At the time Columbus made his famous journey a lot of overseas trav-

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etables -- even small amounts -- can be a step toward a healthier life.

Q and A

Q: Are smoothies nutritious?

A: They can be, but they can also be fairly high in calories (250-350 calories per serving). Smoothies are a great meal replacement, but if you’re trying to lose weight, you have to consider the calories. Smoothies do serve as an opportunity for easy meal preparation and a way to add fruits and vegetables to your diet. Because the textures of fruits, vegetables, seeds and protein sources become uni-

form when incorporated into a smoothie, many people are willing to be more adventurous in what they add to a smoothie. To up the nutrition in a smoothie, try adding flaxseed, hemp seeds, spinach, precooked frozen lentils, cottage cheese or tofu along with your favorite fruit, protein powder and powdered peanut butter.

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. .

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The Windfall Elimination Provision

BY TOM MARGENAU

A few weeks ago, I wrote a column about something called the “government pension offset.” It is a law that essentially says this: If you get a pension from a job that was not covered by Social Security, that pension will be treated just like a Social Security retirement pension and it will be used to offset any benefits you might be due on a spouse’s Social Security record.

There is a companion law called the “windfall elimination provision,” more commonly known by its acronym, WEP, which usually reduces any Social Security retirement benefits earned at side jobs by folks who spent the bulk of their life working at a job that was not covered by Social Security. Most folks impacted by WEP despise the law -- until they understand why it exists.

To explain the reason for the law, I’ve got to start by telling you a true story. It’s the story of my neighbor, Frank, and his housekeeper, Maria. They are both 66 years old. Frank is a retired midlevel manager with our local utility company. He gets a high monthly Social Security benefit -- about $3,400. Maria is divorced and has worked all her life at low-paying jobs. She continues to work to supplement her meager $1,150 per month Social Security check.

Even though Maria gets a much smaller Social Security benefit than Frank, she might find some comfort in knowing that she is getting a better deal out of the program than he is. Or to put that another way, Maria’s Social Security check represents a higher percentage of her lifetime earnings than Frank’s monthly benefit.

And that has always been one of the basic tenets of the Social Security program: to raise the standard of living of lower-income workers in retirement. That is accomplished via a benefit formula structured to give poor people a better deal than their wealthier counterparts. They don’t get higher benefits. After all, Frank’s monthly Social Security check is much higher than Maria’s. But when comparing the rate of return they get based on their past income and the taxes they paid into the system, Maria comes out ahead.

I don’t have the space to get into the nitty-gritty of the Social Security benefit computation formula in this column today (I’ve done it in many past columns). But in a nutshell, I can tell you that Maria’s $1,150 benefit represents about 90% of her average lifetime monthly wage. Whereas Frank’s $3,400 Social Security check is probably about 40% of his average monthly pre-retirement income.

So, poor people get a rate of return that can be up to 90%. Average-income people get a return rate in the 40% range. Very high-income people might get a roughly 30% rate of return. And know-

ing that, I can now move on to a further clarification of the windfall elimination provision.

To do that, I will use myself as an example. I spent the bulk of my life working for the federal government. People hired by the government after 1983 pay into Social Security just like most other people. But folks like me hired before then were covered by the civil service retirement system, not Social Security. And now that I am retired, I get a monthly civil service pension. But I spent some time at jobs where I did pay into Social Security -- a few years before I got hired by the feds and some more years after I retired. And that includes the compensation I get for writing this column, for which I pay Social Security self-employment taxes.

I currently have about 15 years of Social Security covered employment. And that’s enough to get me a small Social Security check. My Social Security check isn’t breaking the government’s bank -- it’s only about $200 per month. And that includes a WEP reduction, which I will explain.

Had my benefit been figured using the regular Social Security formula, I would have received the same 90% rate of return that my neighbor’s maid is getting -- and I would have ended up with a much higher (and unintended) Social Security benefit. Why? Because I look like a poor person to the Social Security Administration’s computers. I’ve got only 15 years of covered earnings. The Social Security benefit formula uses a 35-year base. In other words, there are 20 years of “zero” earnings on my Social Security record. That makes me look as poor as Maria and that’s why I’d normally get the same 90% return rate.

But let’s be honest: I’m not poor. I had a decent-paying government job most of my life that isn’t reflected in my Social Security earnings history. So, I shouldn’t get the same rate of return that the system set up for lower income people. Instead, my earnings pattern is much more like my neighbor Frank’s. I should get the same rate of return (about 40%) as Frank gets, and for that matter, as all other average-income Americans get.

And that’s what the windfall elimination provision does. When that WEP formula is applied to my Social Security computation, it gives me the roughly 40% return rate rather than the 90% rate intended for the very poorest of our citizens.

It’s a law that makes perfect sense. Yet it has many teachers, police officers and other public employees who spent most of their working lives in jobs not covered by Social Security, but who, like me, paid into Social Security in side jobs, up in arms. They think they have been singled out for Social Security benefit reductions that just aren’t fair.

But almost all of these folks are not lifetime low-income workers like my neighbor’s housekeeper, Maria. She deserves the 90% return rate that she

is getting. But if you are someone who spent your lifetime as a teacher or a po-

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REAL ESTATE WATCH

Will you be in a checkmate situation in real estate?

Homes, condos, and co-ops are still selling due to the market demand. It all depends on how you are pricing your property. There are some places where bidding wars are still a common occurrence as the needs and wants of some buyers are still paramount regardless of the interest rates and prices.

Cash is still king and some are putting down a large sum of money, so interest rates are not as worrisome for them as it is for others; especially those who have left the fray and decided to wait to save more money or leave the area entirely. The question arises as to when this tumultuous environment will become stable once again, where inventory is normal and interest rates become affordable.

The answer is who knows? What has to really occur is for prices to come down to earth, inventory has to increase and maybe rates might come down 1-2%. Historically rates are somewhat normal as they were back in early 2000. However, the rates escalated 11 times over the last several years at a pace never seen before in such quick succession since 1981, when rates at their height were 18+%. But the median price of homes was $65,446, and monthly mortgage, taxes, insurance, and utilities averaged $514 as per an article in the Washington Post. At the time of the survey, rates were 11.6% nationwide and more than half of the respondents found the rate to be acceptable. In January 1981, once they hit 16%, then 85% were shut out of the market, even though home prices were significantly lower than today’s prices.

Although incomes have risen for some substantially, while others are

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not as much, as needed to afford a home, the median price of a home is $416,100 in the U.S. whereas in January of 2022, the price was $348,079, a record high due to the Pandemic, and having excessive demand from historically low interest rates and low supply. This sharp increase and the much higher rates have put a monkey wrench into the ability of a majority to purchase a home. So although rates are what some would call normal looking back over time, it’s the prices of homes that have caused the change in demand and what is doable for many. What will occur in 2024? Will the Fed lower rates, I am not very confident that this will happen. This might be excellent for government debt as our current rates have caused our debt to increase to over 1 trillion dollars just in interest alone per year and will be the fastest-growing part of the federal budget over the next 3 decades. Will housing have the same allure as it has always had? Will the Fed begin increasing the money supply once again, I am not very confident that this will happen in diluting the value of our dollar and adding to our National Debt. As per the Fed, rates will remain higher than normal for the foreseeable future and this might cause a lowering of demand and a further softening of prices. Moreover, we could see an economy, slipping into a more challenging recession. I do not see a soft landing as business slows, and layoffs

SOCIAL SECURITY AND YOU

The Windfall Elimination Provision

lice officer, or a federal government employee like me, you are simply not in the same boat as Maria. And you shouldn’t get Maria’s “poor person’s” Social Security return rate. You should get a rate similar to all average-income Americans -- about 40%. And that’s what the windfall elimination provision is all about.

One final note on this topic. There are some people who divided their careers between Social Security covered jobs and non-Social Security covered jobs. And the WEP law recognizes that.

The more years of Social Security earnings you have, the less the WEP reduction. To learn more about that, get my “Simple and Smart” book listed below and read the chapter on offsets that affect government employees.

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.

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increase. 2024 will be a new phase for our economy. Will sellers feel more confident selling or will they be more afraid to, due to the higher interest rates and giving up their considerably lower rates and not knowing where to go; or sitting back watching prices moderate?

I believe from having conversations with many buyers, sellers, and even investors that most are in a quandary at this time. People are indecisive and concerned at the moment as to what to do. However, if you can afford to purchase (stable job and business income) and plan to stay in your home for at least 7+ years, you must determine the cost vs. renting and if the numbers make sense in your brain, then they should make sense in your pocketbook. Life is also a bunch of calculations and you have to also feel comfortable in your decision making. Some take more risk than others as it is your individual choice to do so. However, if you were playing a game of chess some know how to play the game and win and some do not. So you must learn and understand how to win and not be in a losing position. No one is clairvoyant in predicting the future, but preparation and doing your homework to be able to navigate the selling and buying process will enable you to hopefully make the proper and correct decisions to be in a satisfactory and hopefully safe and profitable position.

Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 40 years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.) and in 2022 has earned his National Association of Realtors “Green Industry designation for eco-friendly construction. He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI) or go to https://WWW. Li-RealEstate.Com and you can “do it yourself (DYI) and search on your own. For a “FREE” `15 minute consultation, as well as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any obligation or “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and our Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home.

You can email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your request or ideas, suggestions or interview you for a specific topic and a Q & A for a future column with your name, email and cell number. He will email or call you back and respond to your request ASAP as long as he has your complete name, cell, email and/or full home or business address. Again, for a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, he can also be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions and concerns in selling, investing, purchasing, or leasing residential or commercial property.

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View or Photograph the Solar Eclipse

BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of Oct. 8-14, 2023

Last week, I told you about the upcoming annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14. I hope you’ve made plans to view or photograph it from your home or perhaps to travel to the path of annularity.

Whatever your plans, you’ll need to order proper solar filters to keep your eyes, binoculars, telescope or camera safe. You can find sources of these from the American Astronomical Society (eclipse.aas.org); just click “Resources” and place your order before the vendors sell out.

Just remember that homemade filters are very dangerous; fortunately, there are ways to view the eclipse indirectly.

One safe technique is to create a pinhole projector. Cover one end of a box with aluminum foil and punch a tiny hole in it with a pin or a pencil point. With the hole aimed toward the sun, you can project the eclipse onto a white sheet of paper taped onto the opposite side of the box. Do not look through the hole; use it only to project the sun’s image onto the screen.

A disadvantage of this technique is that the image will be quite tiny. The only way to make the image larger is to increase the distance to the projection screen.

Anything with small holes can become a pinhole projector. A straw hat or colander, for example, make great pinhole projectors. So do the leaves of a tree. Just check out the ground under

a sunlit tree; all the bright dots you see there are images of the sun. During the partial eclipse, each of those images will be tiny crescents! And, of course, these are perfectly safe to view or photograph.

Another indirect method is to punch out a 1/4-inch hole in a piece of paper and tape the paper over a flat pocket mirror. If you hold the mirror so that it reflects the sun’s image onto a distant flat surface (for example, onto a light-colored wall in a darkened room), you’ll see the eclipse a bit larger. As always, be extra careful not to shine this into someone’s eyes.

My favorite way to ensure you’ll

have the best and safest view? Check with your local planetarium, science museum or amateur astronomy club about where they’ll be set up that day for free public viewing.

Now, if you’d like to try your hand at photographing the spectacle, there are ways to do this, but the admonition still holds: Never aim a camera or smartphone toward the sun -- and never look through the camera’s viewfinder -- without a proper solar filter attached firmly between the optics and the sun. You’ll discover that the sun’s image will be quite small on the photographic sensor. To create a larger image, you’ll need a pretty hefty telephoto lens or

Knower of Where Things Are

BY TRACY BECKERMAN

My husband and I just celebrated 31 years of marriage. We have a lot to show for it, including two adult kids, a daughter-in-law and a daughter-in-lawto-be. When they asked me what the secret to a long, successful marriage was, I told them two things:

No. 1: Never go to bed angry.

No. 2: Know where he puts his shoes.

As the wife, I seem to have acquired the title “Knower of Where Things Are.” Whether it’s the ketchup in the fridge (on the shelf next to the mustard, where it always is), or my husband’s shoes (wherever he took them off when he got home), I have a sixth sense for finding those items that are invisible to him. In nearly all cases, these items are fairly easy to locate, assuming you look where they always are (i.e., the ketchup), or

a

telescope (also with a solar filter in front of it).

To learn more about shooting the eclipse safely, visit Fred Espenak’s excellent website MrEclipse.com, then scroll down and click on “How to Photograph an Annular Solar Eclipse.” Here, you’ll find a wealth of information about capturing this amazing celestial show.

Keep in mind that there will be other eclipses, but you’ve got only one pair of eyes! Please protect them!

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the last place they were (i.e., his shoes).

The question, really though, wasn’t “Where were his shoes?” The question was “Where weren’t they?” While there was only one bottle of ketchup to be found, my husband routinely had a pair of discarded shoes in every room of the house and for the life of him could never remember where he had left them. I could. It was hard to miss them. And yet he could walk right by a pair and not see them at all.

I realized the issue wasn’t his memory. It was that my husband had a massive case of Hysterical Shoe Blindness.

I wondered if maybe he’d had some kind of shoe trauma as a young child that caused him to block out the sight of his shoes as an adult. Maybe a freak tornado swept through his house and sucked up all his shoes. Or perhaps a shoe thief snuck into the house and

took any shoes that had been left out in the open, leaving my husband utterly shoeless. Whatever had befallen him in his shoe youth, he was now condemned to a life of shoe location issues.

Although I sympathized with his problem, I had to admit, it also irked me. When I wasn’t tripping over his errant shoes or stubbing my toe on a wayward boot, I was having to help him find his shoes so he would not go off to work in his Birkenstocks. Admittedly, I had been known to relocate various family belongings when they were dumped in places they didn’t belong. But in my husband’s case, it really wouldn’t matter if I moved his shoes or not. If he couldn’t find them where he left them, he wouldn’t find them if I put them where they belonged either.

“I have a novel idea,” I said to him. “Whenever you come home, take off

your shoes and leave them by the front door. If you do this every day, I bet you will be able to find them pretty easily the next time you want to wear them.”

“OK,” he agreed sullenly.

For one week, my husband made sure to leave his shoes in the same place at the same time, every day. By the second week, it seemed to have become a habit, and by the third week, he had stopped asking my help in finding his shoes.

“Honey, I think we fixed your shoe problem!” I said gleefully.

“Great,” he said. “Now can you help me find my jacket?”

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

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water mains were tested through a routine sampling, “with approved sample locations throughout our water distribution system.”

“The sources of water, our 10 village water supply wells, were all tested too and there’s no lead detected in either village mains or the wells,” he noted.

Another source of lead contamination examined involves the older plumbing fixtures or lead solder. The

potential for contamination can involve fixtures and home systems predating the 1986 approval of the Safe Drinking Water Act Lead Ban which required the use of “lead-free pipe, solder, and flux in the installation or repair of any public water system or any plumbing in a residential or non-residential facility providing water for human consumption.”

Carey advised that residents should question the age of their homes, fixtures and service lines (pipes) and the other

home building materials used. The village has reached out to the community to help residents and property owners minimize the risks of lead contamination. The free lead testing program has continued, and will continue as H2M coordinates a sampling schedule. Superintendent Carey commented that the lead testing offers “a good indication, once we get the sample results back, of whether or not you have a whole or partial lead service line or if

some plumbing within the house contains lead solder or older fixtures.” The test result helps direct the appropriate actions for a residence/business found to have some level of contamination.

Carey is still concerned about the level of participation of Garden City home and property owners with the lead testing program. “We need to try to reach our community a little bit better,” he noted.

Thunder Walker 7s shut out Oyster Bay 25-0

Thunder Walker 7s smile after their shutout victory!

The Thunder - Walker 7s - came out strong scoring a touchdown on the first play of the game on a run up the middle by Branson Pepicelli (7). Two touchdown runs by Patrick Hannan (87) and an extra point conversion by Jack Chiara (26) put the Thunder up by 19 at the half.

For the majority of the game, the

Thunder defense kept Oyster Bay in check. At the end of the first half, Oyster Bay threatened to score, but an incredible play by Patrick Gomoka (6) forced the Oyster Bay running back out of bounds at the 1 yard line and preserved the shutout.

The Thunder defense was the big story of the game with turnovers on fumbles

with recoveries by Branson Pepicelli (7), Jack Chiara (26) and Ryder Candan (25).

Statement performances by Anthony Canner (30), Alexander Virzera (17), Graham Baebler (24), Harris Delaney (20), and James Immordino (2) making big tackles through out the game.

After Branson Pepicelli (7) scored again

in the second half, all it took was some sustained runs from Anthony Farina (4) to run out the clock and end the game.

The Thunder Walker 7s, now 2-2, face Floral Park this Saturday night at 6 p.m. at the Floral Park Pool. Go Thunder!

Graham Baebler (24) with a carry.

Patrick Hannan (87) and Graham Baebler (24) with a big stop.

James Immordino (2), Alexander Virzera (17), Danny Eng (16) and Jack Chiara (26) shake hands.

Jack Chiara (26) runs the ball in for the extra point.

Declan Walker (9) hands off the ball to Anthony Farina (4). Danny Eng (16) makes a huge tackle.

Thunder (Stoller) 11s buck the Broncos

The Thunder (Stoller) 11s returned to their winning ways this past Sunday with a 37-6 victory over the Seaford Broncos. The Thunder scored early and often on Sunday, led by Game Belt recipient, Peter Hamilton, who rushed for 86 yards on 6 carries and two touchdowns on the afternoon. Also contributing to the offensive onslaught was Dylan Vaillant (2 touchdowns) and Nate Kong, who collected his first touchdown of the year on a 41-yard run early in the fourth quarter that capped the Thunder scoring

on the afternoon. Kong’s play on offense and special teams earned him the Savage Player of the Game award.

The Thunder also took to the air on Sunday, as Landon Stoller completed a 24-yard pass to Anthony Oppedisano on the team’s first drive of the game, setting up the Thunder’s first touchdown of the afternoon. Jaxson Pepicelli converted 3 of 4 two-point kick attempts to help increase the Thunder lead throughout the game.

The Thunder defense continued its

strong 2023 campaign, holding the Broncos scoreless in the first half. Linebackers Hamilton, Vaillant, Oppedisano, and James Sardelis guided the Thunder defense as they combined for 25 tackles on the afternoon. Oppedisano, the War Hammer recipient, Donald Clavin, the Wolverine award recipient, Jeremy Quinlan, the Gauntlett award winner, and Nick Gold, the recipient of the newly minted cash money necklace, all had significant contributions to the Thunder’s successful afternoon.

The Spirit Cheer 6 (Pink) team continued to whip up the Thunder crowd and, finally, was able to perform their incredible half-time routine under sunny skies!! The Thunder hit the road this coming Sunday, October 8th, as they travel to the unfriendly confines of Burns Park in Massapequa to battle the Massapequa Mustangs. Kick-off is at 12 p.m. Go Thunder! Go Spirit!

Jaxson Pepicelli successfully kicked for 3 of 4 two-point conversions.

Nate Kong scored his first TD of the year against the Broncos.

The Spirit Cheer 6 (Pink) team entertained the crowd at halftime.

Game award winners Anthony Oppedisano, Peter Hamilton, Donald Clavin, Nick Gold, Nate Kong, and Jeremy Quinlan.

The 2023 GC Thunder Stoller 11s.

The Thunder offensive line set the stage for a 5 TD afternoon.

GC Girls Varsity Soccer vs Manhasset, Massapequa

GC vs Manhasset

The Garden City girls faced off against Manhasset HS at home on September 28. Kathryn Monaco lead the team to a 4-1 victory with two goals and an assist. The first goal of the game was scored twenty minutes into the first half by sophomore Nora Donohue off a great ball from fellow sophomore Brianna Ciccone. Kathryn Monaco was up next and scored on a penalty kick. Senior Ava Venezia followed up the PK with a beautiful pass to Monaco and junior Kathryn Monaco was able to find the back of the net again to give the Trojans a 3-0 lead. Manhasset was not going down without a fight. Although Manhasset was able to score a goal, freshman Madsie Patrickakos quickly answered back with the Trojans 4th goal of the game. Congratulations to all of the girls on a well played game!

GC vs Massapequa

On September 30, the GC Girls Soccer team took a tough 1-0 loss against an undefeated Massapequa team on another rainy Saturday morning. Defenders Lauren Hohenberger, Abby Wheeler, Deanna Prisco and Brianna Ciccone were under pressure by the Massapequa offense for most of the game. Emily Romeo had our best chance on offense when she hit the post with 13 minutes left in the game.

Marissa Patrissi had five saves in goal. The Trojans record for the season is now 4-2-4.

Please come out and support our girls this Friday at 5 p.m. at home vs Syosset HS. This Friday is also Senior Day, where we will be celebrating the accomplishments of our incredible seniors. We hope to see you in the stands!

Patrickakos with a goal vs Manhasset.

Kathryn Monaco with a great game against Manhasset and Sophie Rhein with great midfield play.

Sophomore Brianna Ciccone keeping possession with teammates Madsie Patrickakos and Deanna Prisco.

Senior Ava Venezia and junior Kathryn Monaco celebrated their goal against Manhasset.

Nora Donahue celebrates her goal with teammates Bella Vona and Brynn Reilly.

Senior captain Lauren Hohenberger working her magic on defense against Massapequa.

Senior captain Emily Romeo moving the ball down the field against Massapequa.

Thunder Hajart 8s win against Farmingdale

In what was an emotional game, the Thunder Hajart 8s outlasted Farmingdale 12-6. Prior to the game, both teams met at midfield to honor the Farmingdale community with a moment of silence. Thunder captains presented the Farmingdale coaches with signs of support and the Thunder

boys wore green wrist bands to honor the Dalers community.

Once the formalities were over, both offenses went to work quickly. Thunder came out with two solid runs and on third down Wyatt Acquavito took the ball to the right, broke a number of tackles cut back to other side of the field

and outran the defense for a 45 yard touchdown. The run was made possible by solid blocking by quarterback Luke Mooney and tackle Brogan Hajart. It took just five plays for Farmingdale

to get the game tied at 6. On the second drive hard runs by Acquavito and Joey Sileo along with a long reception from Mooney to James Schrubbe

Hajart award winners Jackson Weber, Joey Sileo, Johnny Coelen, Wyatt Aquavito and Brogan Hajart.

Ben Finelli gets the handoff with Wyatt Acquavito and Johnny Watts looking to make a block.

Hajart captains James Schrubbe, Joey Sileo, Hudson Overby, Brendan Reynolds and Reid Brunner show the Thunder support for the Farmingdale community.

Wyatt Acquavito cuts the corner to score Thunder’s first touchdown.

The Hajart 8s.

Brogan Hajart and Maddox Minarcik combine for a tackle.

Thunder Hajart 8s win against Farmingdale

GCAA Intramural Basketball online registration

GCAA intramural basketball registration for the 2023–2024 season is now available at https://registration. teamsnap.com/form/1282. This link is also available at www.gc-aa.com (click basketball and find the link on the homepage). Please register early to lock in the rates of $90 for the K/1st grade clinics and $125 for intramural games (2nd–8th grades.) Late fees of $25 will apply after October 31. There are also limited spots for each grade and with over 800 participants, we do expect to reach capacity.

The GCAA intramural basketball season starts on Saturday, December 2, and runs thru early March (12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, and 2/10. Playoffs for older grades will be played on 2/24 and 3/2). The season concludes with Championship Saturday on March 10, 2024. GCAA rosters, schedules, standings, and clinics are easy to follow via the GCAA website (www.gc-aa.com) starting in late November.

Games will be played at St. Paul’s and our anticipated schedule for the 2022-2023 season is as follows:

• 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. (Kindergarten & 1st Grade Clinics, Boys and Girls)

• 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. (2nd Grade Boys Games)

• 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. (2nd/3rd Grade Girls Games)

• 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. (3rd Grade Boys Games)

• 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. (4th Grade Boys Games)

• 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. (5th Grade Boys Games)

• 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. (4th/5th/6th Grade Girls Games)

• 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. (6th Grade Boys Games)

• 7th/8th Grade Boys: Games time varies (Saturday afternoons & Friday nights)

• 7th/8th Grade Girls: Games time varies (Saturday afternoons & Friday nights)

put the Thunder offense in striking distance. Ben Finelli would take the handoff to the right but was cut off by the swarming Farmingdale defense, he would cut it back across the field, and with a huge block by Joey Sileo score Thunder’s second touchdown to make it 12-6 right before halftime. The second half the defenses of both teams batted hard. Farmingdale started the half with a nearly 15 minute drive but the Thunder D stood strong. The Thunder’s D line and linebackers were phenomenal all game long. Aiden Charchallis,

Johnny Coelen, James Schrubbe all made huge tackles while Farmingdale struggled to run inside against the stout line play of Sammie Nakos, Niko Lazos, Brogan Hajart, Maddox Minarcik, Carter Dalessio and Jackson Weber. Linebackers Wyatt Aquavito and Hudson Overby were flying sideline to sideline.

The 2-2 Thunder Hajarts travel to Massapequa next week for one of their biggest games of the year. Come see the boys play at Burns Park in Massapequa, 9 a.m. Sunday.

James Schrubbe with Hudson Overby closing in to make a tackle.

Trojans clip the Seahawks 30-6

The Trojans of Garden City High School and the Seahawks of Carey High School never faced each other on the football field in 2022. This year, the Seahawks rejoined Nassau County Conference II and the schedule makers picked the last day of September for the teams to meet. The Seahawks, who were the preseason second seed, made the short trip to Garden City for the Saturday afternoon contest and a shot at the top-seeded home team. Both teams entered the game at 4-0.

After Michael Berkery returned the opening kickoff 26 yards and Cooper Kraus ran for a first down, Carey recovered a Garden City fumble and found themselves just 42 yards from the end zone. A false start set the Seahawks back five yards and then right defensive end Brady Karol swept around

the backfield and brought the running back down from behind. Nose tackle Stamati Makrinos and linebacker

Aidan Considine forced a 2-yard loss.

The Seahawks punted and Garden City began its second drive from their 13-yard line. However, Carey forced a 3-and-out. The punt from Christopher Desiderio sailed 36 yards and the GC defense returned to the field. Defensive tackle Jack O’Neill, linebacker Matthew Kephart, defensive back Berkery, safety Matthew Liberopoulos, Karol, and Considine made tough plays on the running backs from Carey before the Seahawks took to the air for a 20-yard completion. Defensive back Blake Cascadden had a tackle for loss and Carey went back to the passing game. The Seahawks struck first with an 18-yard touchdown pass and led by

six after an unsuccessful extra point attempt with 2:16 remaining in the first quarter.

For the second consecutive home game, the Trojans faced an early deficit. Considine shook off two defenders and quickly gained 12 yards with an assist from Cascadden. Berkery took the team across midfield before the quarter ended. On 4th-and-3 early in the second quarter, quarterback Carson Kraus faked the hand-off to Cascadden, bootlegged to the right, easily secured the first down, and picked up key blocks from Considine and Karol along the right sideline to score untouched from the 28-yard line. The left upright prevented the extra point so with 10:22 left in the second quarter the score was 6-6.

The GC defense held firm and forced

a punt from Carey after just three plays. The offensive line of left tackle O’Neill, left guard Zach Olson, center Brendan Bohn, right guard Owen Holtzman and right tackle Justin Gisolfi gave quarterback Kraus time to find Cascadden down the left sideline for a first down. A few plays later, Kraus faked a pass to Considine out in the flat and instead tossed to Berkery on a well-designed middle screen. Berkery darted 17 yards behind blockers Jack Alkin, Holtzman, and Bohn. The drive stalled on the 5-yard line but the Trojans added three points on a 22-yard field goal by Desiderio and led 9-6 with 4:20 remaining in the half.

On Carey’s next possession, O’Neill recorded a tackle for loss before left defensive end Cascadden pushed past the right tackle and forced the quar-

John Uhoda (88) grounds a Seahawk.

Zach Olsen (76) and Brady Carol (33) protect Kraus’ hand off to Blake Cascaden (21).

Jack O’Neill (78) and Owen Holtzman (77) down the Seahawks.

Carson Kraus on one of his 2 touchdown runs.

Michael Berkery rushes for two Trojan touchdowns.

Trojans clip the Seahawks 30-6

terback to fumble. Right defensive end Karol pounced on the loose ball and the GC offense took the field just 11 yards from the end zone. Three plays later, Berkery blasted through an opening created by left guard Matt Reilly. Desiderio nailed the extra point and Garden City led 16-6 with less than a minute left in the half. Desiderio then made a fantastic open field tackle on the kickoff return by Carey. O’Neill recorded a 9-yard sack to end the half.

Carey received the ball to start the 2nd half but their offense did not advance past their own 41-yard line. The Seahawks tried to gain momentum on the ground but their running backs were stopped by Kephart, Gisolfi, and Cascadden, and their wide receivers were greeted quickly by Cooper Kraus and Berkery. After the Garden City defense exited the field, the Carey defense picked off a pass and their offense found themselves on GC’s 46-yard line. However, the Trojans’ defense was up for the task. Makrinos stuffed a run up the middle, O’Neill had a tackle for a 5-yard loss, and Cascadden

made an open-field tackle on a short pass to the Carey tight end who had released toward the right sideline after a delay.

On their next drive, the Garden City offense looked to extend their lead. On third-and-9, Berkery sprung from the backfield and Kraus hit him in stride for a 21-yard gain to midfield. Berkery then took a toss in the backfield from Kraus and made a quick cut through a hole made by Karol and Cascadden to his left and Reilly and O’Neill to his right. Andrew Schlipf and Gisolfi took turns blocking the lone Carey safety and were the first to greet Berkery in the end zone after his 50-yard run. Desiderio capped the drive with the extra point. With 3:14 left in the third quarter, Garden City led 23-6. The Seahawks tried to run the ball on their next drive but defensive end John Uhoda and Olson stymied their efforts. Linebacker Kephart controlled the middle of the field. Defensive backs Daniel Medjid, Owen Wuchte, Cooper

out of the pocket. Schlipf ended the Seahawks’ drive with a strong tackle for loss on a screen pass.

The teams traded punts to begin the fourth quarter. Carey took possession on the Garden City 23-yard line but threw two incompletions to begin their drive. Considine and linebacker Daniel Morizio stopped the quarterback for a loss on third down. O’Neill chased the quarterback to the sideline and forced an errant throw on fourth down as the Garden City secondary tied up all receiving threats. Back on offense, Holtzman pulled around from right guard and fullback Gorman trailed him to seal off the defenders on the left. Jack Alkin, Olson, Bohn, and Karol blocked inside and Considine ripped through the hole before cutting toward the right sideline. Wide receiver Danny Psaki

between Holtzman and Bohn on a quarterback keeper from the 1-yard line to score his second touchdown of the day. Long snapper Jake Schlipf and holder Cooper Kraus set up Desiderio for the game’s last extra point. Garden City led 30-6 with 2:27 remaining. Alkin, Luke LeSueur, Ryan Campbell, James Ullrich and Leo Votruba stopped the Seahawks on their final drive.

On special teams, Morizio and Medjid each made multiple plays, Cooper Kraus scooped up a punt to improve field position, and Gorman tripped up a returner with a diving stab. The Garden City defense held Carey, which averaged over 36 points per game, to single digits. Final score: Garden City 30, Carey 6. The team thanks all the fans for their support. The Trojans enjoy a bye week before renewing a rivalry with another

Daniel Morizio (66), Jack Alkin (52) and Andrew Schlipf (23).

Christopher Desiderio (36), James Ullrich (18) and Jimmy Trocchia (20) make the stop.

Garden City Field Hockey beats Carle Place

It was an unseasonably warm October afternoon as the Carle Place Frogs Field Hockey Squad hosted the Garden City Trojans.

The well coached Carle Place team was coming off a disappointing 1-0 loss to League leading Manhasset, now faced the number 2 team, Garden City. Carle Place took the opening faceoff deep into Garden City territory until Team Captain Maureen Arendt cleared the ball to her midfield line and with less than two min -

utes into the contest Kitty Clavin’s shot cracked the wooden backstop of the goal and Garden City had an early 1-0 lead.

The Garden City offense continued to press Carle Place and was awarded the first penalty corner of the game. Carle Place struggled, and Garden City was awarded consecutive penalty corners until Team Captain Archi Haffner slammed a direct shot to give Garden City a 2-0 lead in the first quarter. A skilled Carle Place team

successfully defended multiple penalty corners and shots throughout the second quarter. The consistent Garden City goalkeeper Madeline Mitchell made back to back saves giving a hard driving Team Captain Tara Hollis an opportunity to slice a shot past the skilled Carle Place goalkeeper giving Garden City a 3-0 lead at halftime.

Perennial Class C Champion Carle Place continued to deny Garden City from scoring in the second half, but

likewise the skilled play of Maureen Arendt, Lauren Marino, Averie Smith, Jennifer Roller, Anastasia Follender, and Emily Racich prevented Carle Place from getting on the scoreboard. At 6-1 Garden City is in midseason form, and Head Coach Lavelle, Coach Deluca, and Coach Camberdella continue to fine tune this uniquely talented and tight-knit squad.

USTA National Champions

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In the semi finals against NoCal, they battled on doubles court 1 and won, lost in a very tight match on doubles court 2 and it was all up to Elise Chamberlain to pull off an incredible win in an extremely tight singles match that lasted over 2.5 hours.

Before they knew it, they had less than an hour to rest and go back out and

play for the title. The Caribbean team hailed from Puerto Rico and was the favorite to win. Doubles court 2 consisting of Captain Laura Crain and Partner Elise Chamberlain won 6-3, 6-2. Lindsey Rosenberg was battling the heat and an incredible singles player but had unfortunately lost the first set and was down the second but did not let up and continued to play hard. On doubles court

1, Marie Gough and Sivan Chapman

won the first set 6-1 and were down the second set 1-5 only to have a dramatic comeback to 6-6 and a set tie break win. This sealed the deal and now, 6 women, out of 21,012 became the 2023 national champions of the women’s 2.5 USTA League and the first time Eastern Section has ever won this title.

Although only six women were able to go to finals, they couldn’t get there without their incredible teammates.

The team is made of captains Laura Crain and Cristina Handal. Teammates Elise Chamberlain, Caitlin Sorohan, Lindsey Rosenberg, Marie RomeoGough, Sivan Chapman, Amy O’Leary, Melissa Owen, Lynda Vaillant, Mary Franzella, Jennifer McCann, Andree Walsh, Denae Montesi, Meg SullivanEng, Michele Quinn and Libby McGowan.

Arci Haffner scores on a penalty corner.

Maureen Arendt clears yet another ball.

Jenny Roller hustles to the ball.

Kitty Clavin hugs the post and gives GC the lead.

Garden City Field Hockey rebounds after loss

The Garden City Field Hockey team successfully defended multiple penalty corner attempts until finally longtime rival Manhasset managed to score as time expired in the first half. During the second half, a determined GC attacked the Manhasset defense with multiple shots and penalty corners, but sometimes the ball just doesn’t bounce your way. GC lost a hard fought battle 2-0 to a talented Manhasset team. On only one day’s rest GC hosted Locust Valley with their returning and very talented goalkeeper. At the halfway mark of the first quarter GC scored on a penalty corner and never looked back. For the remainder of the contest GC played consistently on offense and on defense coming away with 2-1 victory.

Playing their third game in a week, GC traveled to Cold Spring Harbor to face the Seahawks with the rain and wind of tropical storm Ophelia blowing in their faces the entire game. After defending a couple of early penalty corners GC went on the offensive. Catalina Suau put GC on the scoreboard with a beautiful assist form Kitty Clavin. Hayden Rogler evaded the Cold Spring Harbor defenders and rocketed a shot past the goalkeeper giving GC a 2-0 lead. Team captain Maureen Arendt

and defender Lauren Marino exhibited their superior block and tackle skills and their clears created scoring opportunities for the GC forwards and mid-fielders. GC kept pressuring the Cold Spring Harbor defense and both Anastasia Follender and Kitty Clavin scored giving GC a 4-0 advantage at halftime.

Entering the second half, both teams were thoroughly soaked from the relentless rain and wind. A determined Cold Spring Harbor squad finally got on the scoreboard on their fifth penalty corner, the GC lead was cut to 4-1. Head Coach Lavelle, Coach Deluca and Coach Camberdella strategically substituted GC players to prevent a second half surge by Cold Spring Harbor. Emerson Goettelman, Emily Racich, Stephanie Morgan, and Ella Williams all hustled to every ball and GC controlled the time of possession. Precise passing and an offensive attack lead by Team Captain Tara Hollis found Alexander Walsh on the post and her shot gave GC a 5-1 lead. The GC defense closed out the victory with Claire Arendt, Reilly O’Sullivan, Averie Smith, Julia Forelli, Marykate Allen, and Ava Milone all making contributions in the mid-field and defensive end of the field.

Walk For Life raises funds for muscle diseases

When Anthony and Leah Ziniti of Garden City lost their second born child, Caterina Grace, on February 27, 2017, at only three months old, they were determined to honor their late daughter by bringing light to the world even in the darkest of times.

After facing the unimaginable loss and learning of her diagnosis, nemaline myopathy, considered to be one of the most severe muscle disorders faced by children and estimating to occur in 1 in 50,000 births, they chose to embark on a remarkable journey to honor the memory of their beloved daughter and in doing so make a positive impact on the world.

Anthony and Leah established The Caterina Grace Foundation in 2017 and have since raised over $250,000 for children impacted by rare and devastating

muscle diseases. Each year, the foundation hosts a walk in October with a Halloween theme at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. Children are encouraged to dress up in halloween costumes and enjoy the festivities as they trick or treat along the walking trail.

This year will also feature entertainment from the Long Island Ghostbusters as well as a princess from A Dream is a Wish Parties. The event is family friendly and is a fun gathering to connect with old and new friends, enjoy music, refreshments, raffles, and entertainment for the kids. The donation for participation is $40 for adults and FREE for kids. The walk will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Eisenhower Park, East Meadow NY. Sign up via our website at www.caterinagracefoundation.com

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Garden City Boys Soccer Senior Day 2023

Well, the Garden City Boys Senior soccer players took to the pitch for a big game against a tough defensive team from NHP.

There was a pre game ceremony honoring the senior lads for all their high school soccer accomplishments. The soccer moms had posters of the seniors and balloons mounted on the fence along the field. The AD Ed Ramirez announced the senior players as they gave each mom a rose and a hug. Pictures were taken and memories were made. Maybe a tear or two from the dads.

As the game started it was tightly played, but the high scoring Trojans were determined to get on the board first. In the 21st minute of the 1st half, the Trojans struck with a great combination that led to a goal by Myles Watson with a nice assist from the “Red Jet” Travis Thompson for a 1-0 GC lead. The Trojans smelled fear from the NHP team and continued to pressure the keeper with shots.

The Trojans broke through again with 17 minutes left in 1st half with the combination of the “Wonder Kid" Tommy Poz(leading goal scorer in Nassau County) and senior John Gibbons who provided the assist. 2-0 GC and the defense would keep the NHP offense at bay. The defense was led by seniors Emmet Duffy and Jack Brock in middle and Owen Conway (sr) and Connor Griffin (jr) on the outside. Ian Pupke has been a standout in goal and although never really tested he made the few shots on him look easy.

The GC lads came out in the 2nd half pressuring the NHP team all over the field. With 29 minutes left John Gibbons struck again with a great finish from a one-two pass with Myles Watson. 3-0 GC and then the route was on. Trojans struck yet again with 12:11 left when Travis Thompson again played a beautiful through ball

in the middle for partner in crime Tommy Poz to slip past the goalie. 4-0 GC.

The midfield led by Aidan Malloy, Holden Herrera and Tommy Esposito were busy all day spreading the ball all around the field. Coach Cutter started to get the other seniors on the field for the rest of the game with Phin Olcott, Andrew Fuoco filling in at

defense and Ryan Arlotta jumping up front to try to add to the Trojan lead. Senior Charlie Meringolo entered in the midfield and cracked a long range shot on goal making the NHP keeper to make a terrific save. The “Wonder Kid" Tommy Poz struck again to earn his hat trick when he took a Charlie Koester pass in the middle of the field and struck a great shot to the upper

right corner of the goal from 20yds out to widen the trojans lead to 5-0. The Trojans missed senior Kyle Watson, who was out injured for the game. The GC Trojans are now 11-0 for the season and will continue their hunt for the State title. All the best to the lads and their families. Congrats to the seniors! Keep up the great work.

GC Trojan moms and their young men….

GC senior boys pre-game 2023.

2023 Trojans senior captains Aidan Malloy, Tommy Poz, Kyle Watson and Travis Thompson

The lads preparing for battle on the pitch.

Middle School Hockey is back: Wings are ready to take flight!

The Garden City Middle School Wings are set to kick off the season on October 9th verse the Sailors of Oceanside at the Long Beach Municipal Ice Arena, puck drops at 7:45 pm.

The Wings look to build upon last season’s strong performance which they earned entry into the playoffs and advanced to the semifinals.

This year’s team will be led by Head Coach Dennis Seidenberg and he will be assisted by Rob Scuderi and Sean McQuade. The coaching staff has high expectations for this year’s squad. They will emphasize, teamwork, heads up skating, sleep and nutrition.

The roster is comprised of 5th, 6th and 7th grade student athletes who will be balancing schoolwork, travel hockey, other sports, after school jobs, family and religious commitments, as they look to once again advance to the playoffs.

The team members are:

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There are 300,00 USTA players. Out of that 21,012 women take part in 1,842 different teams of the 2.5 level. They compete within their area, then go to regionals, then sectionals and the best of the best represent their area in the National Championship.

As we followed this group of Garden City women on their journey and wished them luck after their incredible win in the Eastern sectionals back in August. This last weekend, 6 women from the Crain/ Handal team out of Point Set Tennis Club left their families and represented their team, their town and their Eastern section in the USTA 18& over 2.5 women’s National championship in Tucson, Arizona. The top

17 teams battled for two days and our Eastern ladies played against Hawaii, SoCal, Intermountain and Texas and with a nail biting tie breaker win from Caitlin Sorohan and Laura Crain doubles court 2 against Texas they managed to secure a spot for the semi finals.

Where most teams came with an average of 12 players, coaches, pros and a cheering section, our GC ladies only had them 6. With 5 out of 6 playing in each match, the ladies were tired and still not used to the 98 degree weather and 20-30 mph desert winds but managed to make many friends along the way who all stood on the sidelines cheering them on as they competed.

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From left to right, Caitlin Sorohan, Elise Chamberlain, Laura Crain, Lindsey Rosenberg, Marie Romeo-Gough and Sivan Chapman of the Eastern Region pose for a photo after coming in first place at the USTA National Championship in Tucson Arizona.

Children's Clothing Drive

Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty and The INN have teamed up to host a childrens clothing drive. We are accepting donations the entire month of October at 102 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY All donations will go to the INN and all childrens clothes of any age will be accepted