The Cathedral of the Incarnation welcomed close to 100 dogs (and their peo
ple) to their grounds on Saturday, October 8, for a “Paw-toberfest” benefit to support Last Hope Animal Rescue and the annual bless
ing of the animals for the feast of St. Francis. Guests enjoyed refreshments from
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BY MEG MORGAN NORRIS
Garden City Police were instrumental in nabbing a Maryland man who allegedly scammed a resident out of $45,000 in an email scam.
According to Nassau County District Attorney
Anne T. Donnelly, Emeka Ndukwa, 50, pretended to be a real estate attorney to a homebuyer, and convinced the victim to wire money to a fake escrow account.
Ndukwu, who is a dual national of the United States and Nigeria, was arraigned
on a felony complaint on Saturday on a charge of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (a D felony) before Judge Andrea Phoenix. He was released on his own recognizance. If convicted of
A panel of student government high schoolers ran the discus sion at the October 11th Board of Education meeting to provide insight into the issues impacting students at Garden City High School.
This group of students will meet at least annually with the Board for a dialogue — an idea first introduced by Vice President Tom Pinou.
The discussion kicked off with the students sharing what the most exciting part of being back at school for the last month has been. Highlights from this group of seniors include the abil ity to drive to school, the pep rally, a return to clubs and the high school library’s new look. All agreed that the year felt like a return to normal which could not have come at a better time after COVID-19, allowing them to close out their high school career in a more familiar way than was possible in recent years.
Vice President Tom Pinou asked, “What would be one thing you would like to see the District incorporate?” Student suggestions ranged from a second turf field, to in-classroom Chromebook char gers rather than being required to visit the iPad cart in the library, paper towels in bathrooms, morn
ing math lab hours, a student only ID scan entrance to which would help with accessibility and a reduction in tardiness, a school Venmo for things like bake sales and a centralized air system.
President Joseph Sileo prompt ed the group, “From a classroom perspective, what could use an upgrade or be influential in the classroom to improve your expe rience?” Students requested in-school WiFi dedicated to each grade level to better emulate a realistic college classroom work environment, guest speakers to guide students through college processes and dedicated library space for testing makeups.
“How can we make school less stressful, more enjoyable and improve the overall experience?” he added. Collaboration among teachers when scheduling tests to avoid multiple, passion project time and more family nights and “mindful minutes” intended for a midday reset were top of mind for these student leaders. Other suggestions include longer in-be tween class time to encourage conversation (regardless if it adds to the length of the school day) and outdoor time.
Trustee William O’Donohue added, “I have a meeting on Thursday with the health and
We were very impressed with the thoughtfulness of the conversation that the Garden City Board of Education had with student representatives at the Board’s recent work session. While the Board’s job is to develop policy for the district, it was a great idea to ask the kids directly about what is needed at the high school. And the kids’ answers were also thoughtful, including improving the wi-fi coverage and asking teachers to collaborate when scheduling major exams.
The last couple of years have been tough for students and administrators alike. As we’re finally returning to nor mal, it’s a good opportunity to figure out what things work in the current environment and what doesn’t.
In the work world, companies are figuring out that some of our old ways of doing things don’t really work well, such as commuting to an office just to work online. While working remotely was initially a safety protocol, plenty of people want to keep it forever.
In the education world, we learned the opposite - online education was not very good. But even though we learned that lesson, there may be some changes to the educational model that are worth keeping, such as providing Chromebooks to all students.
This cohort of students are in a unique position to provide feedback about how the educational system can best evolve. Let’s continue to ask them.
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To the Editor:
The Mayor’s Committee Uses Sub Committee held a meeting last week which I attended. Over the course of the meeting, the subject of whether a resident poll or survey would be done as a means of learning the preferenc es and thoughts of residents came up. The conducting of a disciplined poll or survey to provide the Board with a core knowledge of resident’s thinking has been a FDEM focal point and has been the rationale for George Salem and I of FDEM to have asked pool goers this past summer questions about St. Paul’s in an effort to provoke interest and learn of residents’ preferences.
During the meeting, Mr. McDonough clearly indicated there are no plans for a survey or poll. In fact, he stated the Committee had presented the Board of Trustees prices from two firms to do a poll, one for around $25,000, then a lower cost proposal for approximately $15,000.
According to Mr. McDonough, the Board turned it down. However, to my knowledge the question of doing a poll or survey has never been a Board meeting agenda item. In my view, the Board should conduct a poll after a cost estimator is retained so that cost numbers may be made a part of the survey or poll. I must point out that the Committee advised that it spent the summer on outreach for uses from groups or organizations (not taxpayers per se) and will continue its outreach throughout the Autumn.
I sincerely hope a poll administered by the Board in conjunction with an appropriate company having the neces sary expertise in conducting it is done because:
• It will inform the Board pertaining to Village debt and Villagers’ tax cost tolerance and use preferences.
• It will instill confidence in the populace that their voices are heard and that the Board will be prudent in select ing Community vote options.
• It will provide a basis upon which
the Board can frame appropriate ques tions for the Community Vote thereby avoiding potentially unclear or unfore seen results (particularly concern ing Village debt and taxpayer burden issues) and assure the Board’s execu tion of whatever outcome is decided by the vote of the community.
S.G. Gorray FDEM memberFirst, let me “self-identify”, to use FABGC executive committeeman Richard Corrao’s terminology. I have been actively involved with the EPOA for 15 years, previously serving as a director and president. Prior to the pan demic, I attended virtually every BOT meeting for many years. I have helped run several primary elections within the EPOA and was involved in run ning the East School Board primary last March. There were no “sham elec tions” (Mr. Corrao’s untrue words); our well-publicized meetings were open to any resident who chose to attend; we actively solicited residents to become directors and to join committees. Those are facts.
For nine months the East had no representative on the Library Board until Mayor Veneziale finally appoint ed a highly qualified resident who had applied last December. Ditto for a bunch of other committee assignments. Despite repeated invitations, one of our East Village Trustees has never attend ed an EPOA meeting, and until recently did not even respond to these invites.
As for the Mayor’s Governance Committee, it is almost entirely FABGC’s executive committee, plus their foremost ballot harvester. (I per sonally favor term limits.) Regarding St. Paul’s—and not to in any way dis parage the great work being done by the many residents serving on the various committees—the infighting at this point leaves us all wondering if and when there will ever be a referendum for
A modern cuisine Italian restaurant will be coming to Nassau Boulevard next month. I.T.A Kitchen, which has another location in Suffolk County, will open in mid-November at the former Lucky Duck location.
Christina Sorrentino, coowner of I.T.A said the restaurant is family owned, and that she and her husband, Salvatore, were looking for an addition al location on Long Island.
“We opened our first location in Bay Shore four months prior to the pan demic, and we were looking for an addi tional area that is centrally located and has a good walkability feature,” said Sorrentino.
She added that they came up with the name I.T.A which stands for ItalianAmerican, and wanted a modern con cept on traditional Italian cuisine.
The menu is versatile and includes items such as broccoli rabe in sausage egg rolls, rice-balls made of pesto rizzu to, chicken parmigiana cooked in a skil let with vodka sauce and a dish called Jules Corrozza, which is a fried Italian
grilled cheese sandwich w vodka sauce.
“What makes us stand out is that there are many layers to our dishes,” said Sorrentino. “Salvatore’s grandfa ther was one of the original Matteo’s owners, so we’re very familiar with the family style restaurant brand.”
Another standout feature of I.T.A Kitchen is the design, which includes black and white brass paneling and greenery throughout the restaurant space.
Sorrentino said patrons will be enthralled with a customized tree with real manzanita branches that will be stationed by the bar and dining space.
“We were going for an overall enchanted vibe and i think our custom ers will be pleasantly surprised when they first enter the restaurant”.
The only aspect missing from the Garden City location is that there won’t be an outdoor dining space, as is the case at the Bay Shore location.
To find out more about I.T.A Kitchen, visit its website, itakitchenbayshore. com.
The St. Joseph - Bishop Baldwin Council # 15809 Knights of Columbus in Garden City is sponsoring a Blood Drive on Sunday, October 16th, from 7:30 am –1:30 pm in the St. Joseph School gymna sium located at 121 Fourth Street.
Blood is still critically short supply due to the recent Hurricane Ian, the Covid pandemic. Overall Blood dona tions are down 30 percent and if only one percent more of eligible people would donate the shortage would dis appear.
If you have O negative, O positive, B negative or A negative you can make an Automatic Red Blood cell donation (Alex).
Founding Grand Knight and Co blood drive chairman Worthy John Russo always does the Alex donation and helps twice as many people. It is easy and does not take that much more time and has additional requirements so if you are not sure schedule a whole blood donation and ask the staff when you arrive if you qualify for the auto double red procedure.
If you are going to donate, please con sider registering for an appointment. This helps blood center staff make sure there is enough staff on hand.
John Delany, John Mastanduono, and Michael O’Sullivan.
To schedule an appointment please go to: https://donate.nybc.org/donor/ schedules/drive_schedule/295741 or call 1 800 933-BLOOD to donate any time that works for you, or call Joe Levano 732-904-2661
Everyone who donates will get a free raffle ticket from the Knights of Columbus Council for the NY State for a $25,000 raffle as well as a free coupon for a Mc Donald’s Sandwich!
Front Porch Brick and Stone Ranch offers 3 large bedrooms and 2 baths on 120 X 100 beautifully landscaped Western Section property. A skylit foyer welcomes you into the home and nicely separates the entertaining areas from the very private bedroom wing. You will be delightfully surprised by the generous sizes of the living room, formal dining room and eatin-kitchen plus there is a huge family room with gas fireplace. A fabulous backyard with pavers is sure to draw you outside and enjoy the fruits of 5 robust fig trees.
Offered at $1,100,000
On Thursday, October 6, the Eastern Property Owners’ Association (EPOA) hosted a Meet & Greet and its first meeting of the 2022–2023 year. The EPOA welcomed approximately 75 resi dents. Residents in attendance received an update form The Mayor’s Committee on St. Paul’s about the work the com mittee has done along with informa tion on upcoming engagements for the Community. Deputy Mayor O’Brien along with Trustee Torino also attend ed to provide an update to residents. The Committee and the Trustees had been invited jointly by the Village’s
four Property Owners’ Associations in order to provide residents with an opportunity to get information from the Committee directly and ask questions.
Prior to the presentation, the EPOA honored long-time Village residents Leo Stimmler and former Trustee John Delany for their many years of service to the Village and the EPOA. Thank you Leo and John!
The EPOA’s next meeting is November 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Senior Center. All residents are invited to attend.
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The Garden City Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)—to cel ebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week TM (FPW), October 9-15. This year’s FPW campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape”, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires.
“Today’s homes burn faster than ever. You may have as little as two minutes (or even less time) to safely escape a home fire from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Your ability to get out of a home during a fire depends on early warning from smoke alarms and advance planning,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of Outreach and Advocacy at NFPA.
The Garden City Fire Department encourages all residents to embrace the 2022 Fire Prevention Week theme. “It’s important for everyone to plan and practice a home fire escape. Everyone needs to be prepared in advance, so that they know what to do when the smoke alarm sounds. Given that every home is different, every home fire escape plan will also be different,” said Chief Matthew Pearn. “Have a plan for everyone in the home. Children, older adults, and people with disabil ities may need assistance to wake up and get out. Make sure that someone will help them!”
The Garden City Fire Department wants to share these key home fire
escape planning tips:
• Make sure your plan meets the needs of all your family members, including those with sensory or physi caldisabilities.
• Smoke alarms should be installed inside every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on everylevelof your home. Smoke alarms should be interconnected so when one sounds, they all sound.
• Know at least two ways out of every room, if possible. Make sure all doors and windows open easily.
• Have an outside meeting place a safe distance from your home where everyone should meet.
• Practice your home fire drill at least twice a year with everyone in the household, including guests. Practice at least once during the day and at night.
The Garden City Fire Department is hosting its annual Open House in support of this year’s Fire Prevention Weekcampaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.”, on Sunday, October 16th from 12noon till 3:00pm at Garden City FireHeadquarters.
To find out more about Fire Prevention Week programs and activ ities in Garden City, please contact the Garden City FireDepartment on Facebook or www.gcfdny.com
For more general information about Fire Prevention Week and fire pre vention in general, visit fpw.org and sparky.org.
The Knights of Columbus #15809 at St Joseph’s Church in Garden City is pleased to offer a AAA Driver Defensive Driving Course.
The course will be held on Saturday October 29, 2022 - 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the St. Joseph’s Church, LL St Agnes Room, Garden City. Call for directions.
Upon completion of this course, par
ticipants are eligible for 10% off their motor vehicle insurance for three years and/or a reduction of points from their driver’s license.
The fee for the course is $45 per person and advance registration is required.
To register and for more information, please contact John Russo 516-384-4552
In Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty’s ongoing endeavor to provide informative and timely information on the Garden City real estate market - we present the 3rd quarter 2022 market report. Now is the time to sell.
If you would like to know the current value of your homecontact us.
2022
Number of Sales Days on Market Average Price Median Price Highest Price
159 41 $1,261,157 $1,175,000 $3,395,000
2022
Number of Sales Days on Market
Average Price
Median Price Highest Price
19 57 $1,555,474 $1,270,000 $3,395,000
2022
Number of Sales Days on Market
Average Price
Median Price Highest Price
70 33 $1,153,750 $1,055,000 $2,199,000
2022
Number of Sales Days on Market
Average Price
Median Price Highest Price
43 36 $1,444,373 $1,390,000 $3,125,000
2022
Number of Sales Days on Market
Average Price
Median Price
Highest Price
Office
27 55 $1,040,718 $970,000 $1,800,000
2022
Number of Sales Days on Market
Average Price
Median Price
Highest Price
13 127 $936,654 $835,000 $1,350,000
City, NY
2022 Number of Sales Days on Market
Average Price Median Price
Highest Price
20 68 $531,800 $480,000 $949,000
The information about the homes and the
were
Date: 10/04/2022
Sold Price: $1,255,000
4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath
through the Multiple Listing Services of Long Island.
homes presented were
recently sold.
Mortgage Rates this week from www.nerdwallet.com Loan Term Interest Rate APR
30-year fixed 6.789% 6.908%
15-year fixed 5.793% 5.991% 5/1 ARM 6.090% 5.911%
Long Island Sales Data From One Key MLS
Nassau County Median Sale Price Month Current Year Prior Year % Change
Aug-2022 $700,000 $670,000 4.5
July-2022 $720,000 $670,000 7.5
June-2022 $720,000 $644,000 11.8
May-2022 $685,000 $635,000 7.9
Apr-2022 $668,000 $630,000 6.0
Mar-2022 $650,000 $600,000 8.3
Feb-2022 $650,000 $599,000
Jan-2021 $650,000 $601,000
Style: Colonial
Lot size:.15 acres
Total taxes: $20,956
MLS number: 3425387
The Seller’s Team: Stephen and Laura Baymack, Compass Greater NY
The Buyer’s Team: Suzanne Weis and Traci Clinton, Compass Greater NY
This beautiful Colonial is perfectly situated mid-block on a quiet tree lined street in the Estates Section of Garden City. The home features an entrance foyer, a spacious living room with a fireplace, an elegant formal dining room, an eat-in kitchen with updated stainless-steel appliances, a sun-drenched family room, and a powder room. The second floor boasts a primary bedroom suite and 2 additional bedrooms that are serviced by a hall bathroom and the third floor provides a spacious fourth bedroom and storage space. The basement recreation room and the pub room along with the backyard deck are perfect for entertaining. There are gorgeous hardwood floors throughout, the boiler and air conditioning units are young, and the property has a 2 car garage. The home is conveniently located near the school, park and 2 LIRR stations. The location and overall condition make this the perfect place to call home!
Date: 09/30/2022
Sold price: $978,000
3 bedrooms, 1 full baths, 1 half bath Style: Colonial Lot size: .14 acre
Total taxes: $16,402
MLS number: 3411301
The Seller’s Team: Cheryl Adams McAuliffe and Mary Weille, Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates
The Buyer’s Team: Barbara Catapano, Coast Realty Inc
This south-facing and inviting 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Colonial is located mid-block on a beautifully landscaped 60 x 100 property on a tree-lined street in the heart of the Mott section. Offering wonderful pizzazz and personality, this delightful home has been extensively updated by the current owners over the last 9 years. Highlights include a freshly painted exterior, 2015 roof, 2014 windows, new kitchen/ baths/200 amp electric/ oil to gas heat conversion/ fabulous recreation room and private office, custom Honduran mahogany front door and gorgeous mature landscaping. The covered back patio overlooking the private yard and garden is sure to become one of your favorite spots for everyday relaxing, entertaining and zoom calls.
Date: 09/28/2022
Sold price: $799,000
3 bedrooms, 3 full baths
Style: Split Level
Lot size: .15 acres
Total taxes: $16,785
MLS number: 3408492
The Seller’s Team: Lisa Heaney, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s Intl Realty
The Buyers Team: Lisa Heaney, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s Intl Realty
Spacious Split level home that features a living room with wood burning fireplace, dining room, and eat-in kitchen on the main floor. Lower level includes a family room, full bath, and access to the 2-car garage and yard with patio and in-ground sprinklers. Primary bedroom with bath and walk-in closet, two additional bedrooms, and a full hall bath are on the second level. Full basement with laundry, utilities, and storage. Home has CAC but not currently in working order. Near to schools, park, shops, and convenient to LIRR and bus transportation.
Adelphi University’s talented performing arts students take to the stage for their semi-an nual Best of Broadway performance at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Saturday, October 22, and Sunday, October 23. A favorite among Adelphi PAC audiences, the show features tunes from some of the world’s greatest musicals.
Adelphi’s Best of Broadway will take audi ences on a musical theatre journey through a variety of classic music styles with performanc es of iconic tunes. The show will feature songs like “Singin’ In The Rain’, “I Got Rhythm’, “Summertime’ and “Papa Can You Hear Me.’
The show will begin at 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, and at 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 23, in Adelphi’s PAC Concert Hall. The Sunday afternoon performance will also be lives treamed for those unable to attend in person.
Best of Broadway is part of the Poole Family Broadway Series at the Adelphi PAC, which is generously sponsored by Mary Jane and Thomas Poole.
Tickets start at $30, with discounts available to seniors, students, alumni and employees. Livestream access is $20. For more information call the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516-877-4000 or email boxoffice@adelphi.edu. Regular box office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. and the box office is also open two hours before most scheduled perfor mances. Ticket sales and additional informa tion are available online.
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Garden City Nursery School children have been enjoying outdoor time on the school’s play area.
The leaves are falling, the tempera ture is dropping, and everyone has set tled in for another fun and enriching school year at Garden City Nursery School! The students have been explor ing nature with hours of outdoor play time on the school's acre of land. Crafts like leaf painting and activities such as apple tasting and apple stamping give the kids hands-on lessons in the natural world. Circle time lessons complement these lessons, with engaging stories and
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fun activities to reinforce what has been observed. Music time with Ms. Krysta of Flynotes Inc. remains a favorite for the 2-, 3- and 4-year-old classes—they sing plenty of fall favorites and have learned some exciting new songs as well!
GCNS is looking forward to another wonderful year together, and to wel coming new and returning families next fall. An open house is scheduled for this Sunday, October 16, from 1–3 p.m., and the school would love to see you there!
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The community is invited for a day of fun and holiday shopping at Resurrection’s Christmas Fair, Saturday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Browse through beautiful hand made Christmas decorations and ornaments. Select unique gift items from an array of quilted table run ners, crocheted and knitted items, handmade scarves, handbags, and baby quilts. Take home a container of your favorite baked goodies from our Homemade Bake Shoppe. Find special gifts for special people—jew elry, toys, theme gift baskets. Pick up a treasure at the White Elephant Sale. Stop for lunch or a snack at
the Resurrection Café. All pro ceeds go to support mission work at Resurrection and beyond. Additional funding is awarded through Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
Resurrection Lutheran Church is a Christian community of faith, located at 420 Stewart Ave., near Clinton Rd., in Garden City. Enter the Christmas Fair via the street-level door on Emmet Place. All are invited to worship at 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays and 8:30, 9:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday mornings, with Christian Education at 9:45 a.m. For more information, call 516.746.4426, or visit resgc.org.
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The first presentation in the Garden City PTA’s 2022-23 Speaker Series will take place at the first All Schools PTA meeting of the new school year (Wednesday, October 19, 7:30 pm at the Garden City Middle School).
We ’ re thrilled to welcome back Laura Campbell for a presentation on anxiety & adolescent mental health. Laura’s past presentations to Garden City families have been incredibly well-reviewed by parents — you won’t want to miss this!
Wednesday’s session is the first in a series of three learning events with Laura Campbell, alongside sessions on addiction & health (Dr. Dewey), and social emotional development (David Flood).
Check out all the big event dates and details at GardenCityPTA.org and save the date for every session with us!
The PTA has kicked off the annual Reflections competition for all students grades K-12! This year’s theme is "Show Your Voice!", welcoming submissions of original works of art in the areas of Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography and Visual Arts. Visit www. gardencitypta.org/reflections for details to get your own student started on this year’s entry! All entries must be submit ted no later than November 1, 2022.
Did you miss the online order win dow for the PTA’s Fall Sportswear Fundraiser? We’ll be holding one final in-person “Cash & Carry” sale at St. Paul’s on Saturday, October 15, from 9 am until 12 p.m. We’ll have a great but limited selection of gear to take home same-day. Don’t miss this last opportu nity to get your GC gear for 2022!
Get your pencils ready to mark these important upcoming dates for the PTA and your schools:
• Oct. 19: District-wide Unity Day
• Oct. 19: All Schools PTA Meeting @ 7:30 p.m.
• Oct. 25: Board of Education Meeting @ 8:15 p.m.
• Nov. 1: PTA Reflections Contest
Submission Deadline
• Nov. 4: Photo Make-Up Day (K–8)
• Nov. 5: PTA Sportswear Pick-up
• Nov. 8: NO SCHOOL - Election Day
• Nov. 9: Board of Education Working Session @ 8:15 p.m.
• Nov. 11: NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day
• Nov. 15: Board of Education Meeting @ 8:15 p.m.
• Nov. 15: High School PTA Meeting @ 9:15 a.m.
• Nov. 16: Joint Primary PTA Meeting @ 9:30 a.m.
• Nov. 16: Middle School PTA Meeting @ 7:30 p.m.
Did you know that last year the Garden City PTA had 2030 members and donated nearly $125,000 to our seven schools in the form of grants and pro gramming? This year, we are aiming for 100% membership and an even stronger impact! It’s not too late to join our crew! Whether you support our work with your membership, or you have the time to volunteer, we want YOU aboard!
Website: www.gardencitypta.org
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Garden City High School theatre arts students participated in Adelphi University’s “A Day with the Arts.” They are pictured with Blaine Krauss (front row, far left), who most recently performed in the national tour of “Hamilton.”
On Oct. 7, Garden City High School students from Mrs. McLaughlin's Theatre Arts class attended Adelphi University's “A Day with the Arts,” where they participated in handson workshops in dance, music and theater. Students also met Blaine Krauss, most recently known for his performance in the national tour of “Hamilton,” who served as the key note speaker and guest performer for the day.
Students participated in work shops such as stage combat, improvi
sation, vocal and performance tech nique, and even how to apply stage makeup and create scenery.
Theatre Arts is an elective offered at Garden City High School, and stu dents in grades 9-12 can enroll in the course.
“This day was filled with interac tive and collaborative experiences that the students will never forget,” said Amanda Hauser, the district’s coordinator of music and the arts. Photos courtesy of Garden City Public Schools
Garden City High School’s theatre arts students participated in a number of handson workshops at Adelphi University’s “A Day with the Arts.”
Like it or not, these are pretty difficult economic times, with not very good near term prospects for a recovery. Presumably things will get better, but the path to improved times seems very uncertain.
Right now year over year inflation is over 8 percent, the highest price increases in 40 years, with some key reports coming out later in the week. Although price hikes in food and gas oline, which has now begun to rise again, are probably most rooted in people's consciousness, the increases are pretty much across the board.
Another obvious manifestation of inflation is in the job market. As The New York Times reports this week, not only has the economy recovered all of the 22 million jobs lost during the pandemic, but it has added another half million positions. The job market remains strong with only minor signs of softening in the last report. Meanwhile, wages are rising substantially, fueling inflation.
But there are numerous other signs of inflation. The Wall Street Journal reports that even companies that are able to raise prices are fall ing behind because of rising costs. Abroad, the Ukraine war and sag ging currencies have also added to price pressure. In addition, OPEC oil producers like Saudi Arabia, as well as Russia and its allies, have decided to cut oil production by two million barrels a day.
While no single factor can be held responsible for the inflationary wave, either in the United States or globally, it is widely believed that the huge infusions of government spending during the pandemic, as well as constraints in supplies, have played a significant role, causing the classic problem of too many dollars chasing too few goods and services. Indeed, JP Morgan Chase President Jamie Dimon stated this week that the economy is headed for recession in the next six to nine months. Mr. Dimon cites inflation, quantitative easing and the war in Ukraine as major causes.
The biggest problem is that the most likely cure for inflation, higher interest rates, is very likely to lead to
more pain.
Basically, the Federal Reserve Bank has decided that the job mar ket, among other segments in the economy, is excessively strong and inflationary. Accordingly, it has already initiated a series of interest rate increases and has expressed the belief that a continued series of rate hikes will be required.
Unfortunately, the higher inter est rates will almost certainly slow down the economy in many unhap py ways. Businesses will have to borrow at much higher rates, which will generally slow down expansion plans and willingness to hire addi tional workers. Homeowners will have a more difficult time selling their homes, because potential buy ers will have trouble affording the monthly payments. The stock mar ket will likely decline, both because corporate earnings will probably be depressed, and because high interest bond obligations will compete with stocks. This will adversely affect millions of people with 401(k) stock accounts.
A series of interest rate increase in the early 1980’s ended the last major wave of inflation and it seems likely that the recent wave of hikes will eventually be effective.
What we don’t really know is whether the Fed can manage the rarely achieved “soft landing” where the rate hikes will gradually soften the economy, but will not have many serious side effects. Probably more likely, if the experience of the 1980’s is taken into account, is that there will be a pretty hard crash, with min imal or negative economic growth and a depressed labor market before the economy finally rights itself.
In the 1980s example, a recov ery did take place in 1983 and 1984, which greatly helped the reelection efforts of President Ronald Reagan. Of course, the state of the economy in 2024 will matter greatly for both President Biden (if he is the nomi nee) and the Democrats as well as to the Republicans. However, the crys tal ball is far too cloudy at this point to make any realistic forecasts.
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Garden City Senior Center has “returned to normal” with the doors open to all Garden City senior residents with most of our regular schedule up and running. Please stop by to pick up a calendar of events!
Our Senior Center is back to a “regu lar” 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:
Chair Exercise with Felicia at 10 a.m. Tuesdays
Exercise with Joy at 9 a.m. – nominal charge
Chair Yoga with Samantha at 11:15 a.m.
Chair Exercise with Felicia at 10 a.m. Aerobics with Samantha at 11:15 a.m.
Exercise with Joy at 9 a.m. – nominal charge Yoga with Samantha at 11:15 a.m. Chi Kung with Andrea at 1 p.m. - nom inal charge
Chair Exercise with Felicia at 10 a.m. Resistance Bands at 11:15 a.m.
For further information please con tact the Senior Center at 385-8006.
Garden City Recreation and Parks is working in conjunction with Assemblyman Ed Ra to again offer a series of information lectures on health and wellness. Registration is required to attend.
Please call Assemblyman Ra’s dis trict office at (516) 535-4095 to register for one or all of the lectures.
The series are as follows:
• Tuesday, October 18 at 11:00 a.m. - Scam Prevention Seminar with a scam prevention expert from
Nassau County Consumer Affairs
• Tuesday, October 25 at 11:00 a.m. - Colon Cancer Awareness –Keep it Moving with Dr. Lynn O’Connor
“Chess4Community” has gracious ly offered to give free chess lessons to our seniors. This program began on Wednesday, September 21, and will run for ten weeks. The one-hour class will be held at the Senior Center at 3:15 p.m. This program will be run by USCF players. For further information please call the Senior Center at 385-8006 or come down and join in!
In this lecture and demonstration class, students will learn allabout using online banking apps, how to down load the apps and use them safely and securely. Please bring your device and questions. No prerequisites.
Several seniors have expressed interest in forming a chess group that would meet one day a week at the Senior Center.
If this would be of interest to you, please call the Senior Center at 385-8006 to let them know.
If this would be of interest to you, please call the Senior Center at 385-8006 to let them know.
Recreation and Parks has set some time aside for senior artists who are residents of Garden City to gather together to socialize and share your talents. The Senior Center will be open for this on Tuesdays from 2 to 4:15 p.m. Bring your own supplies, table covering, table easel (only) and enjoy sharing with other interested seniors.
Please Note - You are responsible for cleaning up your area when you are finished.
“Hey look, it’s cheerleaders!!” That expression has always caused guys to turn around - no matter what generation!
I took this photo in October of 1991 at the far east end of 7th Street just before the Homecoming Parade started. That means this is the Garden City High School Class of ‘92 homecoming parade. There are 16 girls pictured here over 30 years ago putting them in their late 40s now. Do you know any of them? How many can you name? Odds are many are married and living right here in Garden City today (or perhaps not). It would be interesting to know how many of the 16 girls pictured here on that October day in 1991 live in Garden City today.
Well, don’t just sit there - get on Facebook and figure it out!
Breast cancer survivors can help oth ers coping with breast cancer by becom ing volunteers with the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. The four-day training program will take place on consecutive Tuesdays in November (November 1, 8, 15 and 22) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on zoom. Attendance at all four sessions is necessary.
This in-depth training includes pre sentations by nurse navigators and social workers on basic breast cancer education, active listening skills, and tips on engaging the community.
Those who complete the training will have opportunities to provide support and guidance on the hotline; attend community outreach events to support underserved communities; deliver educational presen tations and speaking engagements; assist with local and national press and media; and help with fundraising efforts.
To arrange an interview, contact Nina Foley, hotline and volunteer coordinator, at 516-877-4315; nfoley@adelphi.edu.
To reach the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline, call 800-877-8077.
Physical Therapy Options is pleased to announce its annual Loose Change Drive. Donations to this year’s drive will assist American Legion Auxiliary Unit 265. Please
Hempstead Town Councilman Tom Muscarella and Town Clerk Kate Murray attended the grand opening of L.A. Fue Hair, located in Garden City Plaza in Garden City, on September 30, 2022. Also attending were Dr. Anton Georgiev and Mishel Faljardo.
feel free to drop off your change at Physical Therapy Options, 226 7th Street, Suite 101, Monday–Friday, 9–4. Accepting donations up to Veterans Day, November 11, 2022.
Residents interested in testing their water for lead can call 4654017 and leave a message with their name, address and contact number. The voicemail is then emailed to the Village’s water consultant, H2M, who can drop off empty sample bottles to said resident’s home for lead testing. H2M can also pick up the bottles. Drop offs and pick ups occur once a week each, on the same days every week.
I have requested that an energy audit of all occupied Village build ings to determine if any potential energy conservation measures can be implemented. Moreover, the Village Administrator and Buildings Superintendent will confirm if the Village can apply for NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) or PSEG pro grams that may include Photovoltaic power systems. Given the increased cost of electricity and fossil fuels we need to avail the Village to all energy conservation measures available.
Attorney Anne T. Donnelly have announced that a Maryland man was arrested for allegedly stealing $45,000 from a Garden City resident as part of an email scam. The 50-yearold defendant, a dual national of the United States and Nigeria, was arraigned on a felony complaint on a charge of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (a D felony). If convicted of the charge, the defen dant faces a potential maximum of two and one-third years to seven years in prison.
“Email account take over scams in which residents lose money are difficult to solve as the subjects often reside out-of-state or out-of-country. This case is a good example of detec tives conducting a thorough inves tigation, developing leads, and iden tifying a subject within the United States. Detectives were then able to make an arrest in conjunction with the Nassau County District Attorney’s
office,” Commissioner Jackson said. Commissioner Jackson said that between October 8-12, 2021 a resident of Garden City sent two electronic wires for $45,000 total to a person he believed to be his real estate attorney. The defen dant, allegedly acting in concert with two other individuals, allegedly recruited an individual to receive the stolen money into that person’s bank account, and then obtained the proceeds of the fraud. The defendant surrendered to detectives at Garden City Police Headquarters on Friday, September 30. If you’re about to wire a large sum of money, Commissioner Jackson suggests you first:
• Review email addresses care fully for deviations in the sender’s name or domain name and ensure that transaction details, including account numbers or payment options, haven’t changed.
• Follow up any email communi cations or text messages with a phone call before any money is exchanged.
• Be sure to use previous contact information for the person, not infor mation received during the course of your email chain, which could be hacked.
• Look out for any changes in normal business procedures, includ ing an individual using a personal email address or making suspicious requests.
• Be aware of any changes in lan guage or speech pattern, including unusual grammar mistakes, formali ty, or informality, in the communica tions requesting money.
Scammers will emphasize urgency in their request for money. Pay atten tion to common phrases like “time is of the essence” or “I need you to take care of this ASAP” or language threat ening that a deal may fall through if immediate action to transfer money isn’t taken. If you believe you may have sent money to someone who has defrauded you, contact your financial institution immediately, which may be able to stop or reverse the transac tion and recover some or all of your money.
As the LIRR Expansion Project con tinues to near its completion, residents and commuters can expect to see final
project elements taking shape, as well as changes in train service while the LIRR continues its work along the Main Line corridor. At the Merillon Avenue Station, ongoing punch list work continues, including installation of permanent handrails and platform barriers. Further, this month crews are also installing snow melt under the north and south side platforms.
The Garden City Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to cele brate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15, 2022. The Department is hosting its annual Open House in support of this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape,” on Sunday, October 16th from 12 noon until 3:00 p.m. at Garden City Fire Headquarters. “It’s important for everyone to plan and practice a home fire escape. Everyone needs to be prepared in advance, so that they know what to do when the smoke alarm sounds. Given that every home is different, every home fire escape plan will also be different,” said Chief Matthew Pearn. “Have a plan for everyone in the home. Children, older adults, and people with disabil ities may need assistance to wake up and get out. Make sure that someone will help them!” The Garden City Fire Department wants to share these key home fire escape planning tips:
• Make sure your plan meets the needs of all your family members, including those with sensory or physi cal disabilities.
• Smoke alarms should be installed inside every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of your home. Smoke alarms should be interconnected so when one sounds, they all sound.
• Know at least two ways out of every room, if possible. Make sure all doors and windows open easily.
• Have an outside meeting place a safe distance from your home where everyone should meet.
• Practice your home fire drill at least twice a year with everyone in the household, including guests. Practice at least once during the day and at night.
To find out more about Fire Prevention Week programs and activ ities in Garden City, please contact the Garden City Fire Department on Facebook or www.gcfdny.com For more general information about Fire Prevention Week and fire prevention in general, visit fpw.org and sparky. org.
On October 5th three people were seen on surveillance cameras remov ing property from a vehicle parked on East Drive.
On October 5th it was reported that a person’s identity was stolen and used to open an unauthorized bank account.
A motorist on New Hyde Park Road was charged with unlicensed opera tion and improper license plates on October 5th.
Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to St. Joseph’s School on October 5th for a carbon monoxide alarm activation. Firefighters deter mined air levels were safe.
A motorcyclist on Clinton Road on October 5th was charged with driving with a suspended license and unregis tered motorcycle.
On October 5th Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a res idence for a fire alarm. Firefighters determined it was activated by excess heat from a dryer.
Also on October 5th police and fire fighters responded to a residence for sparking wires. Firefighters located the issue and rendered the area safe.
On October 6th a Garden City busi ness reported that it had ordered two chairs online and paid half the bill. The company said it had contract ed to pay the second half of the bill upon delivery of the merchandise. The items were never delivered.
Officers responded to the Cathedral Avenue crossing for malfunctioning railroad gates on October 6th.
GCFD and GCPD responded to Poplar Street for a reported gas leak on October 6th. Firefighters detected the leak outside a residence and ren dered the area safe by turning off the main valve.
A 38-year-old male was arrested for allegedly leaving the scene of an accident that occurred on Nassau Boulevard on October 4th. He was
also charged with driving with a sus pended license.
On October 7th, as a result of a domes tic incident investiga tion, Garden City Police arrested a 32-year-old male for allegedly assaulting another family member. According to police the sub ject caused multiple head injuries and prevented the family member from opening the door for respond ing police. He was charged with assault and unlawful impris onment.
On October 7th items were report ed stolen from a vehicle parked on Cambridge Avenue.
A vehicle parked on Arthur Street on October 7th was rummaged through by a man, with no loss reported.
On October 7th Garden City Police investigated a report of a physical altercation between two subjects on a NICE bus traveling on Clinton Road.
A motorist on Homestead Avenue on October 7th was arrested for aggra vated unlicensed operation 2nd degree (seven license suspensions) and pass ing a stopped school bus.
A truck driver on Washington Avenue on October 7th was charged with unlicensed operation and operat ing a vehicle with an oil leak.
As a result of a narcotics inves tigation on Franklin Avenue, on October 7th Garden City Detectives arrested a 34-year-old man for selling alleged cocaine. Police say he was also found to be in possession of additional amounts of alleged cocaine. He was charged with criminal sale of a narcot ic substance and two counts of crimi nal possession of a control substance.
Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a residence for a fire alarm and determined the cause to be burnt food on October 7th.
Property was reported stolen from a vehicle parked on 3rd Street on October 8th.
Police and Firefighters respond ed to a residence for an electrical outlet fire on October 8th. Firefighters located the issue and ren dered the area safe.
On October 8th Garden City Police and Water Department person nel responded to a residence for a water leak in the basement caused by a damaged water line. The water supply to the res idence was turned off until the line could be repaired.
Reckless endangerment incident
Garden City Police are investigat ing a reckless endangerment incident at Adelphi University on October 9th in which a subject shot Air gun pellets from a vehicle striking three students. No injuries were reported.
Large scratches and gouges were
found on a vehicle parked in Parking Field 6E on October 9th.
On October 9th Garden City Police investigated a report of a damaged door window to a detached garage on 3rd Street.
On October 9th Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to Kildare Road for a downed power line. Firefighters determined it was a cable wire and not dangerous.
A motorist was arrested on Clinton Road on October 9th for aggravated unlicensed operation 2nd degree due to 16 open license suspensions and operating a cell phone while driving. He was also found to have two out standing traffic warrants.
On October 10th Garden City Police investigated a two-vehicle crash on Washington Avenue and Stewart Avenue in which one of the vehicles
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the charge, Ndukwu faces a potential maximum of two and one-third years to seven years in prison.
Garden City Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson said, ““Email account take over scams, in which residents lose money, are difficult to solve as the sub jects often reside out of state or out of country. This case is a good example of detectives conducting a thorough inves tigation, developing leads, and identify ing a subject within the United States. Detectives were then able to make an arrest in conjunction with the Nassau County District Attorney’s office.”
Jackson said that between October 8, 2021, and October 12, 2021, a resident of Garden City sent two electronic wires for $45,000 total to a person he believed to be his real estate attorney. Jackson
said Ndukwu, allegedly acting in con cert with two other individuals, alleged ly recruited an individual to receive the stolen money into that person’s bank account, and then obtained the proceeds of the fraud.
District Attorney Donnelly said, “Across the United States we’re see ing an epidemic of email scams tar geting people who transfer large sums of money as part of their jobs or who are about to transfer money as part of an important life event, like buying a home,” DA Donnelly said. “In this case, the defendant and his co-conspirators allegedly targeted a young homebuyer in an email scam where they pretend ed be a real estate attorney and stole $45,000 in the process.”
Ndukwu surrendered to detectives at the Garden City Police Department on Friday, September 30.
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left the scene. A Garden City Police officer followed the trail of damage left by the vehicle and located it on Magnolia Avenue where the 20-year-old operator was arrested for DWI and leav ing the scene of an accident.
On October 10th Garden City Police investigated a trespass incident at a 7th Street apartment building.
Officers responded to Clinton Road and Commercial Avenue for a traffic light malfunction on October 10th.
A motorist on Stewart Avenue was charged with driving with a suspended
registration and unregistered vehicle on October 10th.
On October 11th a company was charged with the operation of a truck on Clinton Road while 23,000 pounds over weight and for not possessing a highway use tax permit.
A motorist on Brook Street was charged with driving with a suspend ed license and passing a stop sign on October 11th.
Police and water Department person nel responded to Hilton Avenue for a water main break on October 11th.
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safety committee. Do you have any thing in particular on your mind you’d like me to discuss?” Students expressed overall satisfaction in regards to their safety. However, they suggest a securi ty officer around during school hours to suppress anything that could occur. Others suggest more clearly identifiable visitor passes.
One student mentioned the college application process and its communi ty service requirements. “If you’re not part of the National Charity League, like I am, it’s stressful to get those hours completed. Something run by the school would be helpful for all students.”
“If you could choose one thing from the Board of Education perspective to improve, what would it be?” another student asked. President Sileo couldn’t pick just one thing, instead expressing that improved programs, better facili ties, and curriculums are always what he’s striving for across schools and grade levels, all of which have varying needs. Vice President Tom Pinou would like to focus on safety, both at school and online. Trustee Arthur Gnecco said he is most concerned with making sure the district is constantly learning and growing, something this discussion has greatly encouraged from his per spective. And finally, Trustee William O’Donohue would like to see every kid engaged, in a club and excited to get more involved.
Vice President Tom Pinou conclud ed the student led portion of the night with, “We appreciate all of you for com ing out. This is valuable feedback. We look forward to possibly having you back again. You all deserve a round of applause. Thank you for helping your fellow students.”
The District’s work with mental health and socio-emotional wellbeing took focus next, which emphasizes the importance of connection to school and the people there.
The District currently supports K-12 mental wellness with a connected com prehensive guidance plan, individual/ group counseling, push-in lessons, par ent counseling and training, mindful ness/learning to breathe, referrals to outside agencies, mental health assem
blies and awareness, new student social groups, unity day and crisis interven tion.
In secondary school, the District implements peer educators, Students Helping Students (SHS), Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), LEADERS club, Buddy/PAIRS pro grams, ABC task forces and Kindness Counts monthly awards.
And in primary/elementary school, buddies, groups related to coping skills for social anxiety, friendship and a monthly staff newsletter and parent newsletter are some current efforts.
A full list of District mental health activity, including data from its agency partnerships, is available on the Garden City Public Schools website.
What’s next for the District and the mental health and wellbeing of our stu dents? The District will introduce sec ond step bullying prevention and child protection kits, help with active parent ing across grade levels and introduce educational programs like Too Good for Drugs.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha added, “We’re more focused on this than ever before.”
The public was then invited to voice their comments and concerns.
Eileen Read of Nassau Boulevard suggested expanding a program that’s been working for her kids. “My daugh ter was in peer counseling. She loved it. I was thinking they should start that in the middle school. Or something with a Northwell workshop for the peer coun selors, too,” she said.
Kristen Johnson of Houston Road asked, “I have a kindergartner, so at the youngest level what are we doing right now to support their socio-emo tional learning? There’s such a focus on academics compared to slowing down and letting kids find joy inside the classroom. It’s been hard for me to hear that there is 0 in classroom play unless it rains.” Members of the District responded that there are play centers, discovery time (where kids may not even realize they’re playing as they learn) along with recess, which allows for free choice of play.
The next Board of Education meeting will take place on 10/25 at the Garden City High School and over Zoom begin ning @ 8:15 p.m.
Lost Farmer Brewing, Stewart Manor Country Club, and D&J Refreshments (for the humans) and dog treats made by cathedral youth using honey from the Cathedral’s bees, followed by an outdoor evensong service and bless
ings of the pets by Dean Michael Sniffen and Father Adam Bucko.
The events were hosted by Cathedral for Pets, a cathedral min istry recognizing the spiritual con nection between pets and people, in concert with Viz Whizz Long Island and local dog owners known as the
Cathedral Kennel Club. “Pairing wor ship with sharing our lovely grounds with our community is such a great opportunity. Our new dog-friendly school yard has become a peaceful and fun spot for the local dog com munity, and it was tons of fun,” said Cathedral for Pets founder Kyle Sabo. Cathedral for Pets also facilitates pet loss groups, and its members and Fr. Bucko are planning a dog-friendly ecumenical prayer service which will take place on a weekly basis in the fenced yard.
The Cathedral initiated a partner ship with Last Hope in 2021 as part of its ongoing mission to care for all creatures great and small. The benefit raised funds for Last Hope’s dog and cat rescue work, spay and neuter programs, and educational activities; guests also donated needed food and supplies for the shelter. Last Hope volunteers—and an adoptable dog—were on site to talk about their programs. Said Last Hope develop ment director Joanne Anderson, “We are not used to so many kind people thanking us verbally for what we love and live to do. It is the greatest honor for our Last Hope dogs and cats to be ‘adopted’ by the Cathedral.”
The Cathedral’s blessing of the ani mals evensong is an annual event
Rebecca Maines and one of our angelic four legged friends.
4 feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the natural environment. This year’s evensong was originally scheduled for October 2, but was rescheduled because of weather. The joint benefit and evensong was so well received that plans are under way for a similar joint event next year.
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Kick off the weekend with our new Teen Gamers program on Friday, November 18 at 3:30 p.m. 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 in fall 2022 only. Registration begins Tuesday, November 8, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for partici pating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Join us for tweens and teens Dungeons and Dragons on Thursday, November 17, 4 p.m.–5:30 p.m. 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-con tained, one-shot adventure and players will be assigned premade characters to play. Please register via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this program. Registration begins Tuesday, November 8 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.
Join us on Saturday, November 12, at 3 p.m. for Teen Crafternoon: Decoupage Leaf Bowl! This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, November 1, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Participants will use Mod Podge and fabric leaves to make their own leaf bowl for fall. 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.
Join us on Tuesday, November 8, at 3 p.m. for the Teen Community Service program, Cards and Letters for Veterans! This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, November 1, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gar dencitypl.org). Participants will make handmade cards and letters for veterans. These letters/cards will be presented at a special Veterans Day program on Friday, November 11 at 9:30 a.m. This program
has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Volunteer to attend a special Veterans Day program on Friday, November 11, at 9:30 a.m.
Letters/cards made by teen volunteers in October and November will be pre sented at this program. Volunteers can register online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org) beginning Tuesday, November 1, at 10 a.m. This sign-up is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. Teens must sign-up on Eventkeeper in order to earn community service. If you are not looking to earn community service credit, you do not need to sign up to attend this program. Rather, there is no registration and seating is on a firstcome, first-served basis. Please note this program is open to patrons of all ages. Teens who sign-up on Eventkeeper to attend for community service credit will be asked to submit three questions that may be asked to the veteran speaking at the program. These three questions must be emailed to Teen Librarian Laura Giunta at laurag@gardencitypl.org no later than Tuesday, November 8. Please include your full name when you submit your questions. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Join us on Thursday, November 10, at 4 p.m. for Tween Thursdays: Scratch Art. Tweens will receive a wood stylus tool to create art on 8x11” scratch art paper. This program is for tweens in Grades 4–7 only and is a joint program with the Children’s Department and Young Adult Department. Registration is required and began Tuesday, November 1 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardenci typl.org). Tweens in Grades 6–7 who com plete an online survey after the program can receive community service for par ticipating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Take the practice ACT, PSAT or SAT exam with C2 Education on Tuesday, November 8, at 10 a.m. Please register via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this program. Registration begins Tuesday, November 1, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencity pl.org). Registrants should choose either the ACT, PSAT, or SAT exam to take. This program is for students in Grades 9–12. Registrants must arrange with C2 Education to receive their results. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.
Volunteer to help at the Teen Advisory Board’s Friends of the Garden City Public Library fall Bake Sale, which will be held Saturday, November 5, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Volunteers can sign-up to bake, help at the table the day of the Bake Sale, or both! Volunteers who help at the table should arrive beginning at 10 a.m. to help set-up the table and plan to stay until 2:30 p.m. to clean up. Volunteers who bake must bake at least 2 dozen items, must individually wrap items, and must include a list of ingredients. Volunteers who bake are not required to attend the Bake Sale, but must arrange in advance with the Young Adult Department when they are dropping off their baked goods. Volunteers will earn community service credit. Volunteers can sign up beginning Tuesday, October 25, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Volunteers must be in Grades 6–12. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
The next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board will be held on Tuesday, November 1, at 4 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, October 25, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardenc itypl.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 join ing the Teen Advisory Board. Online applications are available at https:// www.gardencitypl.org/teen-adviso ry-board-application/ Applicants should be in Grades 6–12.
Join us for a SAT vs. ACT Workshop with C2 Education on Wednesday, November 2, at 7 p.m. Not only do many colleges require either the SAT or ACT or are at least test optional, the SAT and ACT can factor into scholarships and class placement as well. There are a lot of similarities between the two tests, but there are also key differences which may make one more suitable than the other for you. In this workshop, C2 Education will look at both tests and discuss how to decide which is right for you.
Students and parents are welcome. This program is for teens in Grades 9–12 and their parents. Please register via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this program. Registration begins Tuesday, October 25, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardenci typl.org). Teens who complete an online
survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.
Join us on Saturday, October 15, at 3 p.m. for Teen Crafternoon: Pumpkin Painting for Community Service! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, October 4, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). 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 17–October 31. Afterward, participants can pick up their pumpkin until November 7. Pumpkins will be held no longer than November 7. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
This year, patrons can participate in a Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt in the Library! Search the Library for mini painted pumpkins, painted by teen vol unteers! Patrons can participate in the scavenger hunt anytime they visit the Library between October 17–31. When you successfully complete the scaven ger hunt, you can submit your complet ed 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 partici pate! The Scavenger Hunt sheets to par ticipate will be available at the Library beginning October 17. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Volunteer and make cards and let ters for veterans as part of The Great Give Back, a statewide initiative for Public Libraries to provide service-ori ented 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 15. This program is for Grades 6–12 only. Registration is required and began October 3. Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability.
The letters and cards made for veter ans should be handmade. Each volun teer should make 8 total letters/cards, one for each of the following seasons/ holidays/themes:
Day
• Fourth of July
Cards/letters made at home can be submitted until Saturday, October 15. Instructions and requirements for the cards will be available at the Library and also emailed to participants.
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 volun teer form, which will be available at the Library until October 15.
On Saturday, October 15, patrons can stop by the Library and make cards/ letters while supplies last.
There will also be a card/letter-mak ing session for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 to participate in for com munity service on Tuesday, November 8 at 3 p.m. Sign-up for this program will begin on Tuesday, November 1 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org).
All cards will be presented at a spe cial program at the Library on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Teens who attend the Veterans Day program will receive additional community service credit. Teens who attend this program will receive addi tional community service credit if they submit 3 questions that may be asked to the veteran who will be speaking at the Veteran's Day program. Sign-up for this program will begin on Tuesday, November 1 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org)
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 21, 6 p.m.–9 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library for the Library’s sixth annual, award-winning Locked-in-theLibrary Halloween Party! We will have a variety of games and activities, plus we will be watching the movie “Hocus Pocus,” which is rated PG. Pizza, snacks, soda, and candy will be served. This pro gram is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 only. Registration is required and began Tuesday, October 11, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardenc itypl.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 partic ipating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Volunteer to read to and then do a
craft with children ages pre-K–Grade 2 during the program Reading Pals!
The October session will be held on Tuesday, October 18. 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 began Tuesday, October 11, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardenci typl.org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Volunteer to help children Grades K–5 during the monthly children’s pro gram LEGO Club! The October session will be held on Wednesday, October 19. 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 began Tuesday, October 11, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Join us for this Babysitting Workshop program, Intro to Safe Babysitting, on Tuesday, October 25, at 4 p.m. This pro gram is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. We will be using the Intro to Safe Babysitting curriculum from Safe Sitter®. Registrants must bring a doll to practice diapering. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, October 18, online via Eventkeeper (www.gar dencitypl.org). Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for partic ipating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Join us for the program Demystifying Advanced Placement Classes with C2 Education on Wednesday, October 19, at 7 p.m. Are you a high school student taking Advanced Placement Exams this year? Then this interactive workshop is for you. We will discuss how to ensure that you are learning the most from the classes and how to set yourself up for success in the class and be ready for the final assessments. Students and parents are welcome. This program is for teens in Grades 9–12 and their par ents. Please register via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this program. Registration begins Tuesday, October 11, at 10 a.m. online
via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program.
Earn community service by paint ing 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 orna ments will be used to decorate our new ornament tree each month!
For the month of October, ornaments will be leaves, which will be used to dec orate the Tweens and Teens Ornament Tree in November. Registration begins Tuesday, October 18, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). Completed ornaments must be returned by October 27 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 communi ty 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.
Earn community service by creat ing bookmarks for Garden City Public Library patrons! Each volunteer will receive 10 bookmarks to color, deco rate, and write positive or library/book themed messages. These bookmarks will be placed in books throughout the Library in order to brighten the day of the patrons who check them out. Bookmarks will be placed in books in all three departments, including Children’s, Tweens and Teens, and Adult Reference.
To participate, please register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardenc itypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability.
Volunteer can register once each week for seven weeks for the fall season as follows:
Registration Week Three: Monday, October 17, at 10 a.m. to Friday, October 21, at 4 p.m.
Registration Week Four: Monday, October 24, at 10 a.m. to Friday, October 28, at 4 p.m.
Registration Week Five: Monday, October 31, at 10 a.m. to Friday, November 4, at 4 p.m.
Registration Week Six: Monday,
November 7, at 10 a.m. to Friday, November 11, at 4 p.m.
Registration Week Seven: Monday, November 14, at 10 a.m. to Friday, November 18, at 4 p.m.
Bookmarks should be returned no later than Wednesday, November 30.
Registrants will be asked to pick up their bookmarks at the Library in order to participate in this community ser vice program. Volunteers must return 10 completed bookmarks in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive two hours for every 10 book marks 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.
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 2022 Committee! Eligible books are those published between November 1, 2021 and December 6, 2022 and aimed at tweens and teens in Grades 6–12.
Volunteers will be asked to read books on the Tweens and Teens Department’s monthly reading lists beginning this month and then write a 300-word review. Volunteers can also nominate a book not on our lists as long as it’s published between November 1, 2021, and December 6, 2022, and the Library owns a physical copy in the Young Adult collection. Volunteers will earn community service credit for both reading and writing reviews on new books in the Library’s Young Adult Collection. The feedback used through out the year will help the Young Adult Librarians compile the Best Books list for the year in December 2022.
There are no requirements on how many books a volunteer must read and volunteers can read. However many new books they are able to throughout the year. Volunteers can get credit for books they do not finish, as long as they provide 300-word feedback as to why they chose not to finish the book. The committee may meet throughout the year if there is interest, but volunteers are not required to attend meetings and can still participate by reading and pro viding feedback on recent young adult books.
If interested, please sign-up to join the committee by visiting Garden City Public Library’s website at https:// www.gardencitypl.org/tweens-teensbest-books-2022-committee/ or for more information, please contact the Young Adult Department at https://www.gar
dencitypl.org/young-adult-department/ contact-the-young-adult-tweens-teensdepartment/.
Follow Garden City Library’s Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram! The Young Adult Department uses both social media platforms as a tool to post updates and announcements about upcoming Library programs and com munity service opportunities.
Here are the Facebook and Instagram pages for the Garden City Public Library Tweens and Teens Department: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ GCPLTweensTeens Instagram: www.instagram.com/ GCPLTweensTeens
If you’re interested in participating and want to learn when events will be
happening for tweens and teens (Grades 6–12), or if you have any questions, email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl. org/young-adult-department/contactthe-young-adult-tweens-teens-depart ment/ .
If you are interested in helping to come up with programming ideas or social media outreach ideas for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12, consider join ing the Teen Advisory Board. Online applications are available at https:// www.gardencitypl.org/teen-adviso ry-board-application/ Applicants should be in Grades 6–12. Email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl.org/ young-adult-department/contact-theyoung-adult-tweens-teens-department/ if you have any questions.
Tweens decorate mason jars with tissue paper and Mod Podge during the program Tween Thursdays: DIY Mason Jars. The program was held on Thursday, October 6 and was a joint program between the Children’s and Young Adult Departments.
News about fall programs are listed below! Check out our website (www. gardencitypl.org) in the coming weeks for more information about additional fall programs.
Monday Movie Matinees start at a new time, 1:30 p.m.! Stop by the Garden City Public Library on Mondays to see a movie. The new movie schedule is avail able for October, and can be found below. No registration is required, but seating is on a first come, first served basis. Movie Matinees will continue weekly on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. These programs have been sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Movies for October:
• October 17 -“The Queen” (2006), 103 Minutes
• October 24- “The Good Liar” (2019), 109 Minutes
• October 31- “The Tourist” (2010), 103 Minutes
Tuesday, October 25, 2:00-3:00
Learn how to use these library ser vices to download ebooks, magazines, audiobooks, and more onto their device, whether it be a Kindle, iPad, laptop, smartphone, tablet, or other ereader.
**Registration began Tuesday, October 11, online via Eventkeeper or in person at the Garden City Public Library. When registering, please indi cate the device you plan to use for ebooks and audiobooks. Registrants should bring their device, any pass word(s) associated with their devices, and library card with them to the pro gram.
Contact: Reference, 516-742-8405 x5236 speakingofbooks@gardencitypl. org
Location: Meeting Room A (Small) Book Chats with Ralph Guiteau Thursday, October 27, 2:00-3:00
Join Assistant Director Ralph Guiteau as he leads a group discus sion about the book “My Best Friend’s Exorcism” by Grady Hendrix.
About the book: Abby and Gretchen have been best friends since fifth grade, when they bonded over a shared love of E.T., roller-skating parties, and scratchand-sniff stickers. But when they arrive at high school, things change. Gretchen begins to act….different. And as the strange coincidences and bizarre behavior start to pile up, Abby realizes there’s only one possible explanation: Gretchen, her favorite person in the world, has a demon living inside her. And Abby is not about to let anyone or anything come between her and her best friend. With help from some unlike ly allies, Abby embarks on a quest to save Gretchen. But is their friendship powerful enough to beat the devil?
**Registration began October 13 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardenci typl.org) or in person at the Garden City Public Library.** Copies of the book will be available at the Reference desk.
Contact: Reference, 516-742-8405 x5236 speakingofbooks@gardencitypl. org
Location: Meeting Room A (Small)
Thursday, November 10, 10:00–11:00
Join the Adult Services Librarians for Hidden Gems: A Title Swap Book Discussion. Share what you’ve been reading recently and learn about the newest hits and old titles that you may have missed. Garden City Public Librarians will lead this discussion.
Participants who don’t have a chance to read a book before the program are still encouraged to join to get book rec
ommendations for future reads.
**Registration is required. **Register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardenci typl.org) beginning October 27 at 10 a.m. or in person at the Garden City Public Library.**
Contact: Reference, 516-742-8405 x5236 speakingofbooks@gardencitypl. org
Location: Meeting Room A (Small)
Tuesday, November 15, 2:00-3:00
Learn how to use these library ser vices to download ebooks, magazines, audiobooks, and more onto their device, whether it be a Kindle, iPad, laptop, smartphone, tablet, or other ereader.
**Register beginning Tuesday, November 1, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper or in person at the Garden City Public Library. When register ing, please indicate the device you plan to use for ebooks and audiobooks. Registrants should bring their device, any password(s) associated with their devices, and library card with them to the program.
Contact: Reference, 516-742-8405 x5236 speakingofbooks@gardencitypl. org
Location: Meeting Room A (Small)
Saturday, November 19, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Join us on Saturday, November 19, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. for a Defensive Driving Course with the Empire Safety Council. Receive 10% reduction on automobile/ liability insurance and qualify for a license point reduction. Registration in person at the Garden City Public Library began on Monday, October 31. Space is limited, so check with the Reference Department for availability. The first
two weeks of registration are limited to Garden City Public Library cardhold ers only. Those without a Garden City Public Library card can begin register ing on Tuesday, November 8,. Register separately for each person. Proper ID is required when registering an absentee party. You must bring a $30 check made payable to Empire Safety Council and current Library card with you to reg ister. Bring your valid New York State driver’s license and a pen to class.
Saturday, December 17, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Join us on Saturday, December 17, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. for a Defensive Driving Course with the Empire Safety Council. Receive 10% reduction on automobile/ liability insurance and qualify for a license point reduction. Registration in person at the Garden City Public Library begins on Monday, November 28. Space is limited, so check with the Reference Department for availability. The first two weeks of registration are limited to Garden City Public Library cardhold ers only. Those without a Garden City Public Library card can begin register ing on Tuesday, December 6.. Register separately for each person. Proper ID is required when registering an absentee party. You must bring a $30 check made payable to Empire Safety Council and current Library card with you to reg ister. Bring your valid New York State driver’s license and a pen to class.
Please visit the Library for more information on additional upcoming events and programs. You can also visit our website (www.gardencitypl.org), follow us on Facebook (https://www. facebook.com/GardenCityPubLib), or call us (516-742-8405) to learn more. There’s more great programs to come, so stay tuned!
Construction has begun! The Children’s Room has relocated tem porarily near the Periodical Room with materials on the first floor and the second floor. Come by to say hello and scope out the new location!
Planning for the fall programs is in full swing. The librarians are busy putting together a schedule. Please check Eventkeeper (www.gardenc itypl.org) for registration informa tion.
Each program requires a separate registration on Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org) .
MOTHER GOOSE
(Ages 6 Months–29 Months Old) 10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
TODDLERS (Ages 2½–3½) 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
PRESCHOOL (Ages 3–5, Not Yet in Kindergarten) 1:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Monday, October 17 -
Registration began Tuesday, October 11 @ 10:00 a.m.
Monday, October 24 - Registration begins Tuesday, October 18 @ 10:00 a.m.
Monday, November 7 -
Registration begins Tuesday, October 25 @ 10:00 a.m.
Monday, November 14Registration begins Tuesday, November 8 @ 10:00 a.m.
Monday, November 21 -
Registration begins Tuesday, November 15 @ 10:00 a.m.
Monday, November 28 -
Registration begins Tuesday, November 22 @ 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, October 19
Monthly Lego Club (Grades K–5) 4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
No registration is required. First come, first served.
Saturday, October 22
Tie Dye with Chris Buchman Grades K-2 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Grades 3-5 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Registration begins Tuesday, October 11, @ 10:00 a.m.
Monday, October 24 Book Discussion for Grades 4 & 5 4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
“The Happy and Heinous Halloween of Classroom 13” by Honest Lee & Matthew J. Gilbert. Check Eventkeeper (www.gardenc itypl.org) for additional information. Registration began Tuesday, October 4 @ 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, October 26 Halloween Bingo for Grades K–5 4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
Registration begins Tuesday, October 18 @ 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, October 27
Pre-School Halloween Parade 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join the librarians and dress up in costume as we march around celebrating Halloween. Check Eventkeeper (www.gardencity pl.org) for additional information.
Register now for the program “Tie-Dye with Chris Buchman” on Saturday, October 22.
Registration begins Tuesday, October 18, 2022 @ 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, October 27 Book Discussion for Grades 2 & 3 4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
“Desmond Cole: Ghost Patrol - The Scary Library Shusher” by Andres Miedoso. Check Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) for addition al information. Registration began Tuesday, October 4, 2022 @ 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, October 29
Baby Jam with Andrea Morale (Birth–Age 2) 1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Baby and Me Music and Movement Classes, with songs on guitar and movement songs. Check Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) for addi tional information. Registration begins Tuesday, October 18, 2022 @ 10:00 a.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert DiMino of Garden City are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, John Robert DiMino to Dr. Amanda Nicole Shore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Shore of Gainesville, Florida.
Amanda is an assistant professor of biology at Farmingdale State College. She graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in microbiology and from the University of Hawaii with a Ph. D. in microbiology.
John is an associate consultant at McKinsey & Company. He graduated
from Chaminade High School, MIT with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical and ocean engineering and Wharton Business School with an MBA in 2022.
John and Amanda met in Baltimore while she was conducting post-doctoral research for the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology and he was working as a senior engineer at Lockheed Martin.
A wedding is planned for June 2023 at St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Hempstead, New York.
Garden City Deputy Mayor Tom O'Brien, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin and James Coll (representing Laura Schaefer, Nassua County LegislatorDistrict 14) congratulate the scouts.
Garden City’s Troop 243 held an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on September 30, 2022 at St. Joseph School for its newest Eagle Scouts, Lucas Argenziano, James Egan, and Nicholas Mierzejewski. The event was attended by family, friends and local, county and state elected offi cial and dignitaries.
Scout Daniel Egan welcomed every one to the ceremony which was host ed by Scoutmaster Michael Egan, who shared, “The Eagle rank is recognition of a multi-year journey of commitment and perseverance to reach the highest and most coveted rank in Scouting.”
Father Hilary Nwajagu provided the ceremony’s invocation to celebrate the scout’s commitment and hard work. And Eagle Scout Timothy Voelker spoke as the “Voice of the Eagle” to reflect on the boys scouting journey. Lucas’ uncle, Mr. Andrew Gennawey, gave the Eagle charge, which challenged the scouts to continue the ideals of Scouting.
Lucas Argenziano, son of Elpida and Frank Argenziano, earned his award
in July 2022. His project was to design and build outdoor art exhibit displays for The Garden City Historical Society to showcase winning artwork from art contests sponsored by the society. The displays will be used every year present the artwork from annual art contests.
James Egan, son of Marjorie and Michael Egan, earned his award in June 2022. His Eagle Scout Project replaced an existing dilapidated single compost ing bin at the Garvies Point Museum and Preserve with a new larger 12-foot by 4-foot three bin system. The newly built composting bin is an educational museum exhibit on conservation and composting.
Nicholas Mierzejewski, son of Michele and John Mierzejewski, earned his award in June 2022. His Eagle scout project involved working with the Family and Children Association’s Nassau Haven Teen Shelter to organize and redesign the clothing storage space at the shelter. The project included the design and installation of a hanging
rack to better organize the clothes by size, type, and gender.
Each young man had the opportunity to speak about their scouting experienc
es and to thank those who helped them along the trail to Eagle. Congratulations to new Eagle Scouts!
Shannon Boyle, executive director of the New Ground Agency will speak for Rotary on October 25, 12:15, at the Davenport Restaurant, Mineola.
New Ground is a unique agency com mitted to educating and empowering families and veterans. New Ground rec ognizes that the key to resolving home lessness is not only to help those who are homeless now, but also to prevent it in the future, allowing the homeless to function independently for generations to come.
Rotary supports the efforts of New Ground, and recently donated multitude bags of school supplies for homeless students in support of New Ground’s special drive.
On Tuesday, October 25, 12:15 at the Davenport Press Restaurant in Mineola, Garden City Rotary will be delighted to welcome back Shannon Boyle, execu tive director of New Ground, who has reported to Rotary on the efforts of this vital 25 year old organization in the past. Shannon has been with the New Ground agency for 20 years helping struggling Long Island veterans and families break the cycle of homeless ness. Shannon is a licensed social work er with her MSW and BA from Boston College.
Please join Rotary for lunch meet ings on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays as we return to the renowned Davenport Press Restaurant in Mineola for fall and
winter months. We meet in Davenport’s private dining room and the menu is varied and the food is great, plus there’s parking in Davenport’s private lot (Fee: $35). Guests are welcome, and those interested in joining or to learn more about Rotary may enjoy a com plimentary lunch. To reserve, for the October 25, or any other meeting, please email Meg Norris, Club president, at editor@gcnews.com
At its first meeting at Mineola’s Davenport Press Restaurant this past Tuesday, October 11, Rotary welcomed
back NYS Assemblyman Ed Ra who has reported to Rotary many times in the past. Assemblyman Ra reviewed activities, pursuits, actions and budget matters that impact Long Island, and in fact, the entire state. He focused on the 22 billion dollar budget, the largest state budget ever – even larger than the states of Florida and Texas combined; also on such matters as bail reform.
Elected to the Assembly in 2010, Assemblyman Ra serves as ranking minority member of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee which vets all bills with fiscal implications, most crit ically the legislation that comprises the New York State budget. Rotary looks forward to Assemblyman Ra’s return at
future meetings.
Hats off to Eagle Scouts of Troop 243
Rotary sends hearty congratulations to Eagle Scouts Lucas Argenziano, James Egan and Nicholas Mierzejewski, who were honored as Eagle Scouts for their accomplishments in each perform ing a major service project, as report ed by Club President Meg Norris in her “Letters” column in The Garden City News last week. These three young students have supported Rotary’s Bell Ringing Project to assist the Salvation Army at Holiday Time for the past sev eral years. Troup 243 is is sponsored by the Church of St. Joseph here in Garden City. Hats off to these dedicated Scouts!
On Saturday, October 1, the Garden City Marching Band began its competitive season by traveling to MetLife Stadium to compete in the Ludwig Musser Classic (for merly known as the Yamaha Cup).
This year, GCMB was classified with 15 bands representing high schools from NY and NJ. As airgrams (short, personal, positive messages to band members read over the PA system) were delivered, the band members took their field positions. Dut, Dut… the show began. Despite being without important members of the ensem ble, the spy and bad guy, the band put on a spectacular performance.
As all competing bands gathered for the
awards ceremony and finish placings were announced, GCMB held a collective breath. Bands were announced, one after anoth er, no mention of GCMB. “And in fourth place…. GCMB.”
Great job, band! With three more USBands competitions and a busy practice schedule, there is opportunity for third, second, and first place finishes this year. Saturday, October 15, the band travels to Northern Highlands NJ High School. The next local opportunity to appreciate the show will be Wednesday, October 19, at the Newsday Festival. Tickets are available on the Newsday website. Please click Garden City when purchasing tickets.
Ella Pocock has been working on an Eco-Art Project as part of earning a Girl Scout Gold Award.
Ella Pocock, a sophomore at Garden City High School, kicked off The Eco-Art Project this past summer at the Ocean Beach Youth Group on Fire Island, in her quest to earn her Girl Scout Gold Award.
The Eco-Art Project is a pro gram created to educate and inform adolescents on issues concerning the natural environment and to help them embrace their inner creativity, using environmental ly-based art projects. The program was created, in part, in response to the myriad of adolescent mental health issues highlighted by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Working with a team of advisors which included an art teacher, art therapist, child psychiatrist and local summer camp directors, as
well as current and former girl scouts, Ella researched, planned and created a program bringing awareness to environmental issues such as plastic pollution and biodi versity loss while simultaneously promoting the benefits of engaging in artistic expression as a means to alleviate stress and anxiety. Several of the projects developed through The Eco-Art Project are available at the Ocean Beach Youth Group www.obyg.org, a non-prof it community summer day camp founded 70 years ago to provide an engaging array of activities for children ages 3 to 14.
For additional inspiration, follow The Eco-Art Project on Pinterest @TheEcoArtProject.
What is it about Halloween? Why do we carve jack o’lanterns? Why are witches associated with this holiday? The origins of Halloween can be traced to an ancient pagan Celtic festival (Samhain) celebrating summer’s end. It was believed that the veil between the worlds of the living and dead was at its thinnest during this time (Nov. 1st), making it the ideal time to commu nicate with the dead and to divine the future. They would light bonfires and wear scary costumes to ward off ghosts. When the Romans conquered the Celts, they combined a number of the Celtic traditions, including Samhain, which evolved into All Hallows’ Day. October 31st was called All Hallows’ Eve and, over time, the name was shortened to Halloween.
Before there was the carved pump kin jack o-lantern, turnips, potatoes and even beets were carved into a demon’s face to scare away spirits. Witches on broomsticks became synonymous with Halloween because they were thought to have divination powers. Such women would sit by the fireplace and go into trance-like states. Superstitious people felt that these women would fly out of their chimneys on broomsticks and ter rorize the countryside.
At the Exchange, we have many notso-scary witches, goblins and pumpkin items. Many of them make great host ess gifts, or are ideal for decorating your home. Even our dining table is set for Halloween! Remember: we have expanded holiday shopping hours on Wednesdays until 6:00pm. Please stop by to browse & buy.
Here’s your weekly reminder of what’s on tap for the Exchange and The Garden City Historical Society …
Oct. 15 & 16 – The Garden City Historical Society is holding its 150th Birthday celebration on Saturday the 15th. Tickets can still be purchased online or in the Shop. As part of the weekend-long celebration, they will hold an “Open House” on Sunday afternoon (1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.). They will official ly re-open the A.T. Stewart Museum to the public and have a wonderful display of Victorian memorabilia and archives. And we will open the Exchange 1:00 –4:00 p.m.
NOW thru Oct. 29 - Food Drive to benefit the Faith Mission in Mineola. For those of you who already have, a big THANK YOU! It’s not too late to make a food donation. Please drop off your non-perishable food items INSIDE the Shop during our regular hours.
Oct. 29 – Cornelia’s Ghoulish Courtyard Sale 11:00 – 4:00. We will have special savings on the patio. And the Shop will be open for business. Once again the Women’s Auxiliary f the American Legion will have a table to hand out poppies and to hand out infor
mation on membership.
TBD –Wine Tasting on the Exchange Courtyard. We will have a date shortly and will be promoting it in the Shop and in the Garden City News.
Save the date for Dec. 2nd/3rd – The Garden City Historical Society Second Annual Holiday Village and Market (at the Senior Center). The Exchange will have a pop-up Shop at the Senior Center.
It will start getting a little chilly ouIt will start getting a little chilly outside and we will begin accepting fur coats for consignment, starting Nov. 4. Please, by appointment ONLY and ONLY on Thursday afternoons (when we have our ladies with furrier expertise).
Just a reminder that Wednesdays (ONLY) we have resumed our extended shopping hours until 6 pm. This is espe cially great for those of you who work and can’t always get in before 4:00 p.m.
If you can’t make it into the Shop, please shop online at www.atstewar texchange.org and pick up your pur chases at the Exchange. We also post photos and merchandise on The Garden City Historical Society website, the AT Stewart Exchange Facebook and on the AT Stewart Exchange Instagram pages. We sure do get around!
Unfamiliar with the Exchange Consignment Shop? We are housed in The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) Museum on 109 Eleventh Street (in the basement of the building). All the proceeds from the Shop sales directly benefit TGCHS. In addition to our best sellers – jewelry (costume and fine), lamps, mirrors, and crys tal (Waterford, Baccarat, Tiffany) -- we take/accept silver, pocketbooks, china, furniture, artwork, and collectibles. All items are in new or nearly new condi tion.
We accept consignments Wednesday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., by appointment ONLY. This is done to safeguard customers, consignors, and volunteers. Appointments keep down the numbers of people in the Shop and reduces 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 gen erally receive a response the same day.
Remember: all the profits from the Consignment Shop support the mainte nance and upkeep of TGCHS Museum. Thanks to your generous support, work on the outside of the Museum is again commencing.
The shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street.
Shop Hours:
Mon – Fri: 10–4 p.m., (Wednesdays until 6 p.m.)
Sat: Noon–4 p.m.
For more information, please call (516) 746-8900.
The 2022–23 school year is in full swing at Garden Manor Nursery School at Christ Episcopal Church. September was an exciting month as we welcomed our students back from summer break. The school year officially began with an Open House where the parents and stu dents were invited to meet their teacher and see their classroom. A few days following the successful Open House, the Pre-School and Pre-K students were ready for their official first day of school and the Toddler classes began soon after.
Now that September has come to a close, the students are back into their school routine and are getting to know
their teachers. Everyone is happy to be seeing their old friends as well as mak ing new ones! We are looking forward to our annual Halloween parade at the end of October and can’t wait for all the fun and exciting activities that are planned for the year.
Garden Manor Nursery School is located at 33 Jefferson Street in Garden City, close to the borders of Stewart Manor and Franklin Square. We have limited space in our Pre-School (3 year old) class as well as our Pre-K class at this time. If you are interested in learn ing more about our school, please visit our website at www.gmns.org.
• Beverages and desserts provid ed by Welcoming Club
• An Ethan Allen gift bag
• Entry into a door prize raffle: FREE ticket to our fall ladies night in November!
Payments can be made via Venmo @ gardencity-welcomingclub (please note your email address in the subject when submitting payment), check or cash
gmail.com to RSVP and for location details.
The Halloween Spooktacular will be held on Saturday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Garden City Casino. This family event will be so fun, it’s scary! Tickets are sold out, but you can be added to the wait list if interested.
out to try local restaurants. Please email GCSupper@gmail.com for more information.
Several of the women from Book Club got together to see the movie adapta tion of the book “The Storied Life of AJ Fikry,” followed by tapas at local favorite restaurant La Plancha. Both the book and the movie come highly recommended!
Come learn how to play Bunco, hear from Ethan Allen’s design experts, and do some after-hours shopping too!
When: Wednesday October 26, 7–9 p.m.
Where: Ethan Allen, 750 Stewart Ave
What is bunco? It’s a fast paced dice game that’s easy to play and a great way to meet new friends in town! A $20 suggested donation to the Long Island Alzheimer’s & Dementia Center will get you:
• Buy-in to play bunco (we’ll teach you!)
Please note this event is a training for people who are new to bunco and want to learn to play. After the training, you’ll have the opportunity to join a bunco group that meets regularly!
The Welcoming Club is active ly seeking local businesses and mer chants to sponsor the 2022–2023 season. Sponsorships start at just $250 for the year and are a great way to promote your business across Welcoming Club social media channels and at our events throughout the year. Sponsorship donations are tax deductible and 100% of the sponsorship fee goes direct ly to this year’s chosen charity, Long Island Alzheimer’s & Dementia Center. For more information, please email Philanthropic Chair Lindsay Weber at GCPhilanthropic@gmail.com.
The Book Club will be meeting on 10/20 at 7:45 p.m. to discuss this month’s book, “Beautiful Little Fools” by Jillian Cantor. If you would like to attend, please email welcomingclubbookclub@
Facebook: The Welcoming Club of Garden City Instagram: @gcwelcomingclub
Enjoy a good book amongst friends. The Book Club meets every 6 weeks to discuss the page-turner of choice. For upcoming book club events, please email WelcomingClubBookClub@ gmail.com.
The Craft Club is a great way to meet with friends and get crafty. No experience necessary. We meet every few months to create a seasonal craft. If you are interested in joining, please email GCCraftClub@gmail.com.
Bring your significant others out for this one! This is a great way to make new friends as a couple. You will be paired up with 3–4 other couples to set up a rotation of dinner events. Host your new friends at home or head
No experience necessary! We are look ing for new faces to join our Wednesday league. Occasional pacers are wel come. If interested, please contact Ellen (Diller05@aol.com), Carol (santa060@ yahoo.com), or Liz (mcdea@aol.com). Bunco
This simple dice game is usually played in a group of 12. It is a great way to meet people and make new friends. The game is easy to learn and fun to play. If you are interested, please con tact WelcomingClubBunco@gmail.com.
A great way for you and your little ones to make new friends. Activities include stroller walks each week around our beautiful village and a visit to the park. We also set up play groups with kids of similar age. Please email welcomingclubtoddleractivi ties@gmail.com for more information.
Come join the fun and make a differ ence! We invite you to join the club! For just $50 a year, you will have access to lots of great events and many fun mem bers-only clubs and events. Complete the easy online membership form today at www.thegardencitywelcomingclub. org in the “Join” section of the website. While you are there, browse the site for lots of great information about the club.
The New York Times best-selling memoir by Anthony Rapp, trans formed into a stunning one-man show about grief, hope and triumph, will play the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Sunday, October 16. Rapp is best known for his roles in “RENT” and “Star Trek: Discovery.”
The show, “Anthony Rapp: Without You,” backed by a five-piece band, moving ly intertwines Rapp’s expe rience as part of the original production of “RENT” (in
which he created the role of Mark Cohen) and his shared grief about the death of com poser and Adelphi alum Jonathan Larson and his relationship with his moth er, who was battling cancer during this turbulent time. Featuring a mix of original music and songs by Larson and REM, the show is one the London Times hailed in a five-star review as, ’trans fixing in its truthfulness, an honest portrait of grief and growing up. ”
“Anthony Rapp: Without You” will take place at 2 p.m.
in Adelphi's PAC Concert Hall.
Tickets start at $60, with discounts available to seniors, students, alumni and employees. For more infor mation call the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516-877-4000 or email box office@adelphi.edu. Regular box office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. and the box office is also open two hours before most scheduled performanc es. Ticket sales and addition al information are available online.
residents to vote their choice. And if the results of that vote will count.
With regard to the 2023 BOT elec tions, the four POAs will hold individu al primaries on the same day, January 17, in the same space for residents from each section interested in serving on the BOT. This will be heavily advertised, and we all are hoping for a great turn out of both candidates and voters. These primaries are open to all GC residents.
To the Editor:
Two years ago, FABGC opened up the Garden City Village Trustee elec tion to more residents than ever. It has been proven that competition is the best driver for getting the best people into our government and FABGC has made it easier than ever to run for Trustee. FABGC is looking for candidates for the 2023 election just as we have been doing since the last election. If you are looking to run for Village Trustee, or if you know someone else that would be a good trustee, please reach out info@ fabgc.org. Whether you want to run with FABGC or run as an independent, FABGC would like to help.
John Cantwell, FABGC Executive CommitteeTo the Editor:
For the past two years, FABGC Trustees have done very little, if any thing, to support the POAs. Despite numerous requests to attend meetings, write newsletter articles or participate in resident discussions, these Trustees have stayed within the boundaries allowed by the FABGC Leadership. How many times did FABGC accuse the four Property Owners Associations (POAS) of all sorts of things – from dishonesty, to operating as a clique, to running “sham elections” (which was an amaz ingly brazen lie just stated in last weeks GC News by FABGC Board member Rich Corrao).
Interestingly, at the recent POA September meetings, there was an abun dance of FABGC Trustees in attendance (not all were there, so there are still some holdouts). Have these Trustees changed their minds about the nefarious POAs? Is there sudden FABGC Trustee support for the POAs as the longest-standing civic organizations in the Village? Or is election season approaching? Wouldn’t it be ironic if sitting FABGC Trustees suddenly submitted their names as POA candidates? Could it be that they have suddenly decided that the POAs (and all of their supporters/voters) might be worth their time? Perhaps this is just a coincidence, but I guess we will see come election time!
Judy CourtneyTo the Editor:
Forty-nine years ago, upon coming ashore to accept a teaching position at my alma mater, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, my wife and I had to find a place to live. We searched Nassau County, but nothing compared with Garden City. Here we found the gracious and lovely (former) Garden City Hotel, the beautiful cathe dral, and the unique private schools of St. Mary’s and St. Paul’s to say nothing of the multitude of beautiful, treelined streets, broad boulevards and the wide variety of lovely homes; the ambiance sold us! We purchased a home, and in February next we will have lived here for half a century.
However, within a year of our arrival the lovely old hotel was razed and, for a full ten years, not only was the center of town graced with an ugly, open sand pit, but the village went without ten years of valuable tax revenue! Similarly, for years now the village has forfeited the potential property taxes from St. Paul’s by its disuse. Irrespective of one’s per sonal architectural preferences, St. Paul’s is a one-of-a- kind edifice on Long Island and contributes significant ly to the village’s unique character and, therefore, enhances property values! Garden City is a prestigious and sort-af ter address; why not use St. Paul’s to the village’s tax advantage? Therefore, I submit the following outline as a possi ble path for St. Paul’s use.
Objective: 1. Avoid the cost to the Village of either the razing of St. Paul’s or its future maintenance; and, 2. Eventually realize substantial tax rev enues at commercial property tax rates.
Procedure: Offer (the main) St. Paul’s building, as is, for a long-term lease [e.g., 25, 50, 75 years] at terms financial attractive to the lessee but with strict and restrictive terms to safeguard clear ly defined and delineated interests of the Village. Offer Financial incentives; for example: 1. First ten years no vil lage or property taxes; 2. Commencing at the 11th year, property taxes to be imposed via a formula designed to gradually increase and reach the going rate at the conclusion of the 19th year; Commencing with the 20th year and thereafter, taxes to be at the prevailing commercial rate for similar property in the Village.
Uses: The uses of the St. Paul’s build ing to be strictly limited to adminis trative, investigative (research), edu cational, medical or similar non-in dustrial purposes; All green space to be preserved except that the low-level buildings along Rockaway Ave may be razed for the creation of parking spaces; All building modifications and maintenance (internal and external) to be borne by lessee; Exterior of main building to be preserved as is; all inte
rior modifications to be at the expense of lessee but approved by the village; there is to be no interference with the Village’s use of the existing open space and recreational facilities; Existing open space adjacent to main building to remain open and clear; Low level build ings along Rockaway Avenue might be razed at lessee’s expense to provide, and maintain, a parking area.
Conclusion: My world-wide travels as both a merchant mariner and naval officer have convinced me of the value, whether it be a nation or small commu nity, of preserving one’s cultural and architectural heritage. Unfortunately, we Americans are an impatient lot and often do not appreciate or realize the value of our architectural gems until it is too late (e.g., New York City has long bemoaned its loss of the grand and beautiful former Pennsylvania Station; anyone who has traveled the LIRR into Manhattan has experienced the result ing crowded, smelly and claustrophobic subterranean rat-infested rabbit war ren that now exists.) Therefore, irre spective of one’s individual architectur al preferences, I sincerely believe that the preservation and prudent commer cial use of St. Paul’s is in the financial, cultural and long-term best interests of our Village.
Captain Douglas A. Hard
P.S. Since originally submitting the aforementioned, Editor Meg Norris kindly explained that in 2004 the Mayor and Board of Trustees, with all good intentions to protect St. Paul’s, designat ed the entire St. Paul’s parcel as “park land” which presently would require the village to pursue, as per Ms. Norris, the “onerous” action called alienation of parkland to return St. Paul’s to a com mercially taxable status.
As onerous as pursuing such an action may be, I suspect the hiring of a law firm that specializes in such mat ters would be far less expensive than any of the alternatives presently facing the village. Making the point that it is ONLY the St. Paul’s building itself that is requested to be “alienated” – for the purpose of generating the revenue/ taxes to support the remainder of the very “parkland” at issue – and not the
entire parcel.
Ms. Norris also pointed out, for my suggestions to be pursued, final approv al of any parkland change would require the approval of the State Legislature. In view of Albany’s concern for the envi ronment, surely a proposal whereby a village proposes its own revenue gener ating project, rather than seeking state funds (to safeguard the future of both green space and a unique piece of archi tecture) would be looked upon favorably. In seeking legislative approval, support could be sought from the National Trust for Historic Preservation (Washington, DC), the New York Historical Society (Manhattan) and similar organizations, and surely Preservation Magazine (and similar publications) would be willing to publicize the village’s efforts.
Considering all the time, effort and expense thus far expended on behalf of the St. Paul’s question, is not a self-sup porting solution worth giving a try?
DAHTo The Editor:
With summer heat giving way to crisp fall nights, turning off the air conditioning and opening up the win dows is blissful… until the quiet night is jarringly interrupted by a loud and obnoxious fire siren from a neighboring fire district. In 2022, it is inconceivable that a super loud fire siren, that can be heard for miles around, is the best method of alerting volunteers to a fire call. Everybody has a cell phone now, cell service is extremely dependable, and public address software systems exist that can generate a phone call, text, and e-mail simultaneously to a list of people. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that a fire department have a primary and secondary means of alerting volun teers and off-duty personnel. So for a secondary means, every volunteer can be issued a portable radio which will sound an alarm when there is a fire. With modern technology, fire sirens are unnecessary noise pollution from a bygone era; it is time we decommission these sirens throughout Long Island once and for all.
Alex Bachowski, P.E.working on Wall Street.
Upon the arrival of his son, Liam (now 17), Bill assumed the role of prima ry parental caregiver. Bill relished all the activities that go along with raising a son, especially Cub Scouts, soccer games, bike riding, and spending many beautiful summer days at the Garden City pool.
Along with Liam and his wife, Lorraine (Mead), Bill enjoyed Caribbean cruises and beach vacations in Bermuda and on the East End of Long Island.
Bill was a classic car enthusiast and was especially passionate for Mustangs. He gravitated towards old houses with character and antiques, model trains, and ham radios, rather than the newest electronics. He was a die hard Mets, Jets, and Rangers fan.
William R. DalyWilliam (Bill) R. Daly passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home in Garden City on Sunday, October 2, 2022.
A lifelong resident of Garden City, Bill graduated from Garden City High School in 1977 and Niagara University in 1981. Bill had a long career in finan cial services as a bond broker while
Bill was an only child, whose parents predeceased him when he was in his early 30s. He was incredibly sentimental about his childhood, young adulthood, and his fond family memories. Bill was greatly loved and will be enormously missed by his wife, son, extended fami ly, and lifelong friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Church of St. Joseph on Saturday, October 15 at 9:30 am with interment to follow at the Cemetery of the Holy Rood in Westbury.
Hans Joachim Alexander Schicht, 87, passed away in the early hours of October 6, 2022, at the Catholic Health Good Shepherd Hospice in Rockville Centre. He was diagnosed with pan creatic cancer in August of 2022, and passed away shortly after.
He was a son, a husband, a father, a grandfather, a veteran, an entrepre neur, and an immigrant who success fully achieved the American dream. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marie Luise Schicht. He is also sur vived by his son, Derek Hans Schicht and his wife, Ami Hindia Schicht. He was a loving grandfather to Ben, Ava, Laila, and Zara Schicht.
He was predeceased by his daugh ter, Stephanie Schicht Guma & her husband, Alfred Guma, as well as his brother, Klaus Gunter Schicht & sis ter, Karin Eva Schicht Boskos.
His love of dogs lived through Caesar, Fritz, and Jeter.
He was born on March 30, 1935 in Berlin, Germany to Alexander & Eva (Mueller) Schicht. He lived through World War II. He had many stories to tell regarding this time in his life. He came to the U.S. in May of 1956. He served in the U.S. Army from 19571959. He married in 1961. Starting in 1964, he owned and managed Queens Industrial Refrigeration Supply Corp.
in Jamaica Queens, as well as several real estate properties in Woodmere.
He was a member of the Cherry Valley Country Club in Garden City, & Naples Heritage Country Club in Naples, FL, where he loved to be social and play tennis. He loved all of the sport teams in New York, especially the New York Yankees which he often took his son to their games as he was growing up.
In closing, thank you to everyone for all the prayers and love. He was such a loved man, who was an inspi ration to so many. His family was his number one priority. He lived life to the absolute fullest. He had a zest for life that no one else could touch. He never stopped moving. His pass port was heavily stamped. He was so hardworking, and had such attention to detail, even until the very end. He was a proud German and a proud American. His presence was enor mous and will be greatly missed.
“God saw you getting weary, He did what he thought best. He put His arms around you and said, “Come and Rest.” He opened up his Golden Gates on that heart breaking day and with his arms around you, you gently slipped away. It broke our hearts to lose you. You do not go alone. A part of us went with you, the day God called you home…”
This Monday, October 17th the GCHS Boys and Girls Fencing Varsity Teams will be hosting a demonstration and recruiting event at the GCHS Cafeteria at 3:00 PM. All interested students in 7th -12th grade and their parents are welcome to attend. No prior fencing experience is necessary to join the team. Stop by and find out what makes the GCHS fencing program so outstanding. For more information, please contact the team parents at: gchsvarsityfencing@gmail.com.
Ridgewood Savings Bank recently held a 50th anniversary celebration of its Garden City Park Branch, which was attended by local and county officials, long time branch customers, area civic and community leaders, and bank officials. Leonard Stekol, Ridgewood’s chairman, president and CEO, accepted proclama tions from Nassau County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman and North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena. The branch officially opened its doors on September 23, 1972.
The Thunder Hajart 7s’ winning streak was stopped this past Sunday as the team lost to a tough Plainedge squad. The boys battled hard all morn ing, but just couldn’t break through.
The offense effectively moved the ball down the field with good hard inside running by RB Johnny Coelen and some nice sweeps by QB Luke Mooney and RBs Ben Finelli and Teddy Delaney. But the Plainedge defense was able to halt
each of the team’s drives. Garden City’s defense fought hard all morning but a couple of big runs by Plainedge proved to be the difference.
The team looks to rebound this Sunday at 9 a.m. against a tough Mineola team. This will be Hajart 7’s final home game of the year and the boys are excited to play in front of their fans at Stewart field one last time.
In a rematch of last season’s playoff victory over the Hempstead Tigers, the Thunder again came away victorious this past Sunday, October 9, defeating the Tigers 6-0 in a thrilling contest at Community Park. Despite being held scoreless for a large part of the game, the Thunder were able to break through on a Dylan Vaillant touchdown run with less than a minute remaining in the game that put the Thunder ahead for good.
The afternoon; however, belonged to the Thunder defense, who thwart ed the Tigers’ vaunted offense, shut ting them out for the second time in as many games, dating back to last season. Led by the inspired play of linebacker Hayes Kelleher and defensive tackle JB Lattuca, the Thunder defense refused to bend or break on Sunday. Also contributing
to the defensive domination were defensive tackle Andrew Bruno and defensive end Connor Fromkin, each of whom were making their first defensive start of the season.
Once again, the Thunder kick ing game was on point, allowing zero return yards, and allowing the Thunder defense to begin each Tigers’ drive deep in Tigers’ territo ry. The Thunder kickoff return team continued to excel, maintaining their clean record on kickoff recoveries.
The Thunder continue their gauntlet of a schedule this coming Sunday, October 16, as they take on the Massapequa Mustangs in a rematch of last year’s Championship Game. Kickoff is at 9:30 a.m. at Community Park. Bring your coffee and your pom poms to cheer them on!
Go Thunder!!
The Thunder defense shut out the Tigers and produced the stars of the game. Hayes Kelleher was awarded the “Game Belt” and JB Lattuca was recognized for his “Savage” play!
Thanks to the tough defensive play, one score by the Thunder offense was all that was needed for the win.
The boys and coaches were excited
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The Hansman 9s Thunder Team took on Seaford in a classic Friday Night Lights Showdown last week at Community Park.
Many fans filled the bleachers, and the scene was electrifying. Seaford almost struck immediately on the first play of the game as their run ning back broke loose, but defensive lineman Bennett Horn used his speed
yet again to track the player down, saving a sure touchdown. After the Hansman team settled in, the players definitively took control on the game on the way to their second shutout of the year !
Huge defensive contributions were made by James Donaghy and Gabe Lagonikos, who also played offen sive line and opened up huge holes
The Varsity Field Hockey Team will once again be hosting their instructional clinics for grades K through 8! The clin ics will be held on Sunday, September 11, 18, 25, October 2, and 16, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on the GC High School turf. The cost for the clinic is $60 per player. Each girl should bring a field hock ey stick, mouth guard, protective eye
wear, and shin guards to each clinic.
Please provide your daughter’s name, grade, address, parent email, parent’s cell phone, and any medical issues. All checks should be payable to “Garden City Field Hockey” with your daugh ter's name and grade in the memo. All payments can be mailed or dropped off to Cacciabaudo at 62 Adams Street.
for the Thunder team to gain yards. Offensive highlights included a 59-yard TD run by Luke Gentile down the right side, aided by a downfield block by Horn and a 70-yard TD sprint up the middle by Tanner Schoelle. Both touchdowns proved to be all that was needed to hold the lead. Late in the game, Seaford dug deep into their playbook attempting pass after pass
to get down the field but two inter ceptions by corner Jack Carr and a sack by Chris King sealed the win for Garden City. It was another allaround team effort to grab the win and go to 2-3.
The Hansman team takes on Levittown next Sunday at McLaren Stadium at 10:30 a.m.
GC Thunder 11s led by head coach Peter Fecht, assistant coaches Glenn Carroll, Mike Murphy, Steve Ring, and William Supper, are off to a great start!
With big wins over Plainedge, Bethpage, Mineola this Thunder team is all business. Their forth victory came in a rain swept road game versus the vaunted East Rockaway 6-0.
Here are the names to lookout for as this season continues, Rhys Anderson, Thomas Breheny, Donovan Carroll, Andy Coelen, Kelly Crofton, Gianluca
Davi, Nico Davi, Billy Donovan, Peter Fecht, Christian Ferrari, Ben Fuschillo, Kellen Garvey, Connor Hay, Drew Hillman, Christian Huie, Kosta Lagonikos, Mason Murphy, Michael Polizotto, Kyle Ring, William Scheier, Dean Shaban, Jacob Sierra, Cormac Smith, Sean Soper, Luca Sparacello, Finn Stewart, William Supper, James Taylor, Thomas Wrieden.
Come see them in action this Sunday
10/16 @ Community Park - 12:30 p.m.
Wenzel 7s celebrate their victory.
On Sunday, October 7, Team Wenzel 7s notched another win, with a decisive 26-12 road victory over the Mineola Chiefs at Hampton Stadium. It was a bit of a homecoming as many members of the Wenzel 7s team played their first flag football games on this very field last year. Now they got to return proudly wearing their Thunder jerseys securing a key win as the team kicked off the second half of their season.
The first half proved to be a battle. The Thunder started off hot with a 20 yard touchdown run by running back James Ryan. Mineola answered with a 40 yard drive of their own, but it ended when James Ryan – this time showing his defensive skills - forced a fumble that was quickly recovered by Garden City’s Justin Wenzel.
Again on offense, Garden City cen ter Jojo Brantuk and Quarterback Tristan Leder got the ball into hands of running back Michael Sofia. Feeding off the great work of the offensive line and a key block by Wenzel, Sofia ran 30 yards to notch a second touchdown for the Thunder.
out the first half, but the Thunder
defense led by Charlie McInnis, Connor McKay, Brendan Maier and Matthew Urban stopped the extra point.
The Thunder kept their foot on the gas in the second half. The offense made several key plays thanks to excellent rushing by Tristan Leder and blocking by offensive lineman Jack Livingston, Patrick Burns and Joseph Martorana.
Backed deep into their own territo ry, Leder gave the ball to Sofia, who rushed for 50 yards before being tack led steps from the Mineola goal line. This set up a touchdown punched in by Wenzel. James Ryan added to the score board with a second touchdown.
Throughout the entire game, Mineola was shut down time and again by key tackles made by defensemen Kellen Mastaglio, Joseph Martorana, Mikey Dunn, and Sam Rossi. Ollie Ferrucci made a key open field tackle in the closing minutes of the game to save a score.
Thank you to the continued dedi cation of the Wenzel 7s coaching staff, head coach Eric Wenzel, and coaches
The Thunder (Stoller) 10s defeated the Uniondale Knights 26-6 on Sunday, October 2, battling not only the Knights, but the elements, in a lopsided victory on a rainy afternoon. The Thunder offense set the tone early in the first quarter as Landon Stoller concluded the Thunder’s first drive of the game with a 3-yard touchdown run that gave the Thunder a 6-0 lead. The Thunder built on that lead later in the first half follow ing a Peter Hamilton 10-yard scamper – Hamilton’s fourth touchdown in as
many games this season. However, the Thunder’s offensive powerhouse was Dylan Vaillant, who collected 223 rush ing yards on the afternoon, including two touchdown runs of 80 and 55 yards.
Defensively, the Thunder continued their 2022 dominance as they held the Knights scoreless in the first half and only allowed one score on the day. The defense collected three fumble recov eries by Vaillant, Matthew Garufi and Michael Kennedy, with Kennedy’s recovery sparked by Garufi’s strip
of a Uniondale running back deep in Thunder territory late in the fourth quarter. Further supporting the defen sive effort was the continued stellar play of Hayes Kelleher, who is putting together a remarkable season as a mem ber of the formidable Thunder lineback er unit.
The Thunder special teams also had a
successful afternoon behind the kicking of Nicholas Scacchi and James Sardelis. Greyson Rogow made a key recovery on a second half Uniondale kickoff that allowed the Thunder offense an oppor tunity to continue to control the ball and ultimately secure the victory.
Go Thunder!
The boys successfully implemented the offensive game plan drawn up by Coaches Stoller and Lattuca.
Recreation and Parks has joined with Mad Science to offer the follow ing after school program in Art in the cottages at St. Paul’s. This program is open to Garden City residents in grades 1 to 5.
Crayola® Artblazers is a program where participants discover inspiring masterpieces and artists who have changed the world of art. They will experiment with different techniques and use Crayola® art materials to express their ideas. They design a unique, artist inspired creation in each class.
This six-week class will be held from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. on Fridays beginning Friday, October 28. The fee for this six week program will be $170, checks only made payable to LI Steam Group. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.
Mad Science of Long Island is a company who provides a wonderful learning experience for after school programs. Residents of the Village of Garden City entering grades 1 - 5 are encouraged to attend. The topics and details for each camp are listed below.
Engineers shape the World! Using Lego bricks, participants will build a different engineering themed project in each class! They explore different engineering fields while using critical thinking and creative problem solving to improve their creations!
This six week class will be held from 4:15 to 5:15 pm on Mondays beginning Monday, October 24. The fee for this six week program will be $170, checks only made payable to LI Steam Group. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.
Garden City Department of Recreation and Parks is pleased to again offer a Mad Science Of LI After School Enrichment Program on Thursdays from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. begin ning Thursday, October 27.
This six week program is open to GC residents in grades K to 4. The cost of this weekly program is $170 per student (Includes all materials & take-homes). Each week will cover a variety of dif ferent topic such as “Bugs”, “Detective Science”, and “Walloping Weather”.
To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Space is limited. Checks only please, made payable to LI Steam Group.
The Recreation Adult Programs in
the Field House begin on Wednesday, October 12, 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 res idents 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 pic ture 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 par ticipating 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 5 visits - $25
A participant may also “pay as you go” but payment will only be accept ed by check or credit card only, NO CASH ACCEPTED. “Pay as you go” prices will be $6. Passes may be pur chased at the fieldhouse when arriv ing for your sport.
PLEASE NOTE - A resident par ticipant may bring in 1 non- resi dent 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 member ship applications for unlimited play during Recreation and Parks Adult Basketball season are now available at the Recreation Office. This appli cation for resident membership covers the season beginning October 12, 2022 to May 24, 2023. 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 pro gram for the membership holder only under the rules and regulations set forth by the Garden City Recreation Department.
The fee for membership will be $185.00. Proof of residency or proof of
graduating Garden City High School is required. To register for mem bership, please visit the Recreation Administrative Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue to complete an application and return the form with full pay ment. Checks should be made payable to the “Village of Garden City”.
Pickleball will begin again in St. Paul’s Fieldhouse on Tuesday, October 11. This program is open to Garden City residents only, Tuesdays through Fridays in two sessions: 9:30 to 11 a.m. OR 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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 individ ual 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 5 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 pre ferred.
The Recreation Department offers adult tennis lessons for all abilities. Sign up interest sheets for these les sons will be available on the Recreation website: gardencityrecreation.org and in the Recreation Office as of Friday, September 23. Those residents who are interested in taking the adult tennis lessons must fill out the interest sheet and return it to the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue with the les son fee check. Adult lessons will begin the week of October 9.
Garden City Recreation and Parks’ Dance Conservatory Program has begun and has limited availability in its classes. This program is open to Garden City residents ages 3.5 years and older. To see a list of our danc es classes please visit our website at www.gardencityrecreation.org.
To register please download and application from our website and mail it to Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or, if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.
Building upon the enormous suc cess of the US Sports Institute, USA Sport Group has extended its product range to offer Pulse as the next level in coaching education. Classes are offered on school holidays for ages 5 – 11 as well as weekly programs on Saturdays and Sundays for ages 2 – 5.
Pulse Premier Sports Programs offer elite specialized coaching pro grams for children of all skill levels. At this Garden City location, we offer a wide range of sports camps in con junction with the Village of Garden City Recreation & Parks Department. With quality sports programming, highly qualified staff and specialized curriculums, this is certainly the best sports camp in Garden City.
Spaces are limited each week, so register early to avoid disappoint ment! To see the offerings or to regis ter, please visit US Sports Institute’s website at www.ussportsinstitute. com.
Platform Tennis membership appli cations for evening only play are now available at the Recreation Office. This application for resident mem bership covers the season beginning September 15, 2022 to April 30, 2023.
This membership is open to any indi vidual 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 $165.00. To register for member ship, please visit the Recreation Administrative Offices at 108 Rockaway Ave. Checks should be made payable to the “Village of Garden City”.
Platform tennis membership appli cations for unlimited play are now available at the Recreation Office. This application for resident mem bership covers the season beginning September 15, 2022, to April 30, 2023.
This membership is open to any indi vidual who is a resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City. It covers unlimited play for the membership holder only under the rules and reg ulations set forth by the Garden City Recreation Department.
The fee for membership will be $250. To register for member ship, please visit the Recreation Administrative Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue to complete an application and return the form with full pay ment. Checks should be made payable to the “Village of Garden City”.
Thunder Co-Warriors of the game Grayson Pepicelli (28) and Jackson Gallogy (44) lead the team off the field after their 18-14 win.
Thunder Diez 8s struck gold against the East Rockaway Raiders this Sunday, in a thriller of a matchup.
Near the end of the first half, up 12-0, Diez 8s had a chance to go into the break with a comfortable
3TD lead. The Raiders defense held strong, making a key stop in the red zone with just enough time left on the clock for one play. Moments later, the Raiders were the ones heading into halftime with all the momen tum — driving the ball back down
Grayson Pepicelli (28) scores a 47-yard TD in the final seconds of the game as his coach and teammates cheer him on from the sideline.
the field and cutting the Diez 8s lead to 12-7.
Early in the second half, another Raiders touchdown/PAT put the Diez 8s down 14-12, but they never gave up. Tremendous stops on defense gave the Diez 8s the ball around mid
field near the end of the game, with the offensive line paving the way for a huge 47-yard TD run in the final seconds of the matchup. Diez 8s win 18-14.
Next game: Saturday, October 15, at Massapequa, 6:30 p.m. Go Thunder!
Eric and Sarah are on a 6-month around-the-world sabbatical, joining a huge movement of young people who are choosing to live the nomadic life (at least for a time) and travel or work remotely. They are filing these dispatches periodically. They previously reported about their adventures in Mexico, South Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia, and Indonesia. Here’s their Dispatch #5 from the Southern Hemisphere: Australia, New Zealand, Chile.
We took an overnight flight Bali → Melbourne (actually we flew separately though our flights were minutes apart–cheaper!). Food costs in Australia brought us straight back to San Francisco living, at >$20/meal.
In the colder Melbourne climate, Sarah expanded her small wardrobe when she realized for the first time she doesn’t just fit into Eric’s tops, she fits into his pants too! A whole new world. Feeling fresh in Eric’s khakis, we spent our few days there wandering hipster neighborhoods, catching an AFL game, exploring a winter food fest (including fake snow), and laughing our arses off at a comedy show (we def missed some local references, but Sarah howled when they mentioned anything Bravo-related). We reckon it was a pretty good time.
We arrived in New Zealand just in time for winter holidays, which meant that our serendipitous trip planning
had met its match. When we began our search for an accommodation just three days before arriving, we knew we’d made a mistake - everything was booked solid. One shout out to friends and we were connected with Jack & Cass - our saviors! Jack and Cass showed us their beautiful town of Lake Hawea, South Island, where we hiked around, marveled at views of the humongous lake, drank flat whites in the morning and craft beers in the evening, and got real local watching the All Blacks (rugby) at a local pub.
At the Mount Iron Track, we got some gorgeous views of South Island mountains, lakes and ski fields :) Did ya’ll know that the only native land mammal in NZ is the bat? Everything else came with the humans…wild. And still to this day, there are no big scary predators or poisonous snakes in all of NZ... paradise. And did we mention the public bathrooms everywhere are beautiful and spotless!? Again, huge shout out to Jack & Cass for showing us their home and such a good time.
Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand
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ghost vibes, so we skipped about town as much as the frigid temps would allow. Notably, we nommed some delicious (and massive) fish n’ chips, and washed it down with fried kiwi for dessert (!!).
Van Life - Coromandel Peninsula
It was a massive highlight of our whole trip!
Skiing in summer (or actually, our summer, their winter)! To roundout our time on the South Island, we hit the slopes at Cardrona ski field with lots of borrowed gear and some thrift store finds Eric couldn’t resist ($8 for a helmet, goggles & gloves?!). It was basically a white-out all day on slippery ice, but Sarah only fell once, whined twice, and we were truly stoked to have the chance to ski on this sabbatical. When the opportunity came about to ski again at Remarkables a few days later (about an hour south near Queenstown), Eric jumped at it and lucked out with a bluebird day. Sarah audibled and jumped at a local jewelry-making class. [FYI: The Remarkables is part of Ikon Pass.]
We caught a flight from Queenstown → Auckland, but squeezed in time to explore this charming, twinkly-light town right on the lake. Our Airbnb gave us
We zipped up to North Island to begin our week-long van life extravaganza. We hit the road after stocking up on pb&j, chips & craft beer. First stop: Coromandel Peninsula. We were treated to neon greenery, the salty ocean, and cool fog (but thankfully little rain despite the forecast!). Also, no road trip is complete without Taco Bell, and Eric wants everyone to know that TB in NZ is unparalleled - perfectly crispy tortilla, succulent pulled pork & it weighed approx. 1KG. Watch out, San Francisco burritos..
Van Life - Rotorua, Taupo
We continued south in the van, coming to find that NZ is bubbling with thermal activity-- especially in Rotorua and Taupo. Geothermal steam oozes from ponds at local parks and Eric veered off the road for any and all opportunity to hop in a thermal bath – his favorite being the Hot N’ Cold river where two rivers converge (one piping hot, one ice cold, as the name suggests). It was his dream come true - a natural version of a hot tub and cold plunge! Our campsite in this region was chosen for us when we got our van thoroughly stuck in the mud. Thankfully a lovely Kiwi helped us MacGyver a way out in the morning. Sarah also tried mountain biking here for the first time, and basically
screamed the entire way down.
The direct flight from Auckland → Santiago, being loosely in the direction of home (California), was what ultimately led to the decision of concluding our adventure in South America. We touched down in Santiago and immediately had to gear our stomachs up for cream-sauce & mayo-covered-everything (Eric was ready). Sarah’s dad, Joel, joined us for the Chile leg, and we spent the first couple days at parks, drinking pisco sours, and consuming “completos” (local version of a hot dog). Eric also squeezed in one more day on the slopes of Valle Nevado (ya know, because he had to maximize the return on the thrift store ski gear he picked up in NZ). [FYI: Valle Nevado also part of the Ikon Pass.] Then we
scooped up a rental car and drove west to Valparaiso, a graffiti-filled port town. We wanted to love Valparaiso, but lots of warnings of crime plus stray dogs and their doodoo on every inch of the street left us feeling a tiny bit meh. Joel did find a really cool hat at the market though.
We continued on with a stop in Casablanca (wine country) where we sipped some delicious (and inexpensive) vino, ate pizza, and slept in a tiny house overlooking vineyards. We loved the much more chill and less elitist vibes of the wineries we visited (compared to Northern California). And to round-out the road trip, we visited the mountains of San Jose de Maipo. We stocked up on food and took the hosts’ 4x4 van up the steep and rocky road to our Airbnb. The cute cabin had one furnace, so Eric
and Joel got to practice the manly skill of fire building 24/7, and we all slept in four layers of clothing. We spent the days cooking meals and going for lots of walks with mountain views (the neighbor’s sweet dog accompanied us wherever we went).
Last stop in Chile: The Atacama Desert, the driest and one of the highest deserts in the world. Lots to see in this vast dryland, which often felt like another planet – salt flats, sand dunes, lagoons with flamingos (did you know flamingos are born white, and their diet of exclusively sea monkeys turns them pink!?), multicolored canyons & geothermal springs. At one point we were locked out of our car in the middle of the desert, but thankfully we are small humans and were able to climb
in through the trunk back to mobile safety. After the panic subsided we were treated to a herd of llamas trekking alongside our car for 30 minutes. This desert oasis has an added bonus– a Death-Valley-meets-Albuquerque bohochic little town called San Pedro de Atacama. Lots of funky cool souvenir shops and live music to check out.
Now off to Peru and Ecuador for trekking and wildlife viewing, the grand finale of our six-month odyssey.
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With tourists and travelers of all stripes returning to the skies, seas, roads, excite ment is building for the International Travel Show, where travel industry players showcase their offerings and inno vations. The International Travel Show will celebrate “The Future of Travel” from Friday, Oct. 28, for trade profession als and Saturday, Oct. 29 and Sunday, Oct. 30, for travelers, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.
Hotels & Resorts: An internation al leader for sustainable tourism, fami ly-run Iberostar Hotels & Resorts offers 100 properties around the world; Sandos Hotels & Resorts’ all-inclusive resorts in Spain and Mexico; Mexico-based Palace Resorts nine all-inclusive luxury prop erties; Le Blanc Spa Resorts in Cancun and Los Cabos are adults-only award win
ners from Trip Advisor and a Readers’ Choice from Condé Nast Traveler.
Cruise Lines: MSC Cruises; Celebrity Cruises; Royal Caribbean International; and small ship travel company, Viking, offering river, ocean, and expedition voyages on every conti nent, has 250+ awards, including a 2022 Travel + Leisure “World’s Best” and 2021 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice.
Tours and Expeditions: Australiabased Aurora Expeditions, an innovator for 30 years, has a World Travel Award as “World’s Leading Polar Expedition”. The Travel Corporation provides travel experiences of a lifetime from a family of 40 award-winning travel and hospitality brands across 70 countries around the globe. Secret Italia Tours is a family boutique tour company offering tours
throughout Italy and Europe, from small group and private tours, to gulet cruis es and custom itineraries. The Travel Bureau of Nepal organizes treks, expeditions, canyoning, culture tours, Shaman tours and trips to Tibet, Bhutan, and Ladakh in India.
Destinations:
I Love New York (ILNY), a sponsor of the travel show, is showcasing destina tions including Finger Lakes Regional Tourism Council offering hiking, biking, wine tasting and more; and the Catskills such as Sullivan County Visitors Association. Across the Hudson River, the New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism makes sure the Garden State blooms with visitors, vacationers, and tour groups. Florida will be all over the International Travel Show
Dairy often gets a bad rap. Some think it causes bloating or gas. Others think it’s inflammatory. The truth is dairy can be part of a healthy diet. The Dietary Guidelines recommend three servings of dairy a day.
But now Italian researchers have dis covered that eating certain animal prod ucts -- including dairy -- could reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
Researchers, led by Dr. Annalisa Gio sue of the Department of Clinical Medi cine and Surgery at the University of Na ples Federico II in Naples, Italy, reviewed existing meta-analyses into the links be tween animal products and diabetes. The scientists browsed four databases -- Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus and Em base -- to uncover suitable studies that compare how different animal products
could lead to or prevent the development of Type 2 diabetes.
The team found 175 studies of animal products and Type 2 diabetes. Their find ings were presented at the recent annu al meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes in Stockholm, Sweden.
Researchers found that drinking 7 ounces of milk per day was associated with a 10% reduction in diabetes risk and 7 ounces of total dairy was associated with a 5% reduction. Low-fat dairy was associated with a 3% reduction. Eating 7 ounces of yogurt was associated with a 6% reduction. Eating 1 ounce of cheese and 7 ounces of full-fat dairy had no ef fect on the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
The researchers found a 30% increase in risk with the consumption of 7 ounces of processed meat per day and a 22% in
crease in risk with the consumption of 7 ounces of red meat per day. Eating white meat of chicken was associated with a 4% increase in risk (per 3.5 ounces daily con sumption) while eating fish and eggs had no effect on developing Type 2 diabetes. Here’s the bottom line: All foods can fit into a healthy eating plan -- dairy includ ed and even small amounts of processed and red meats. Eating healthy to prevent the risk of Type 2 diabetes is just one of many things you can take control of, along with exercise, reducing stress and maintaining good sleep habits.
A: Coffee actually may be one of the main sources of compounds with antiox idant activity for many people, as much if not more than fruits and vegetables,
with Visit Tampa Bay, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Visit Central Florida Sweet Home Alabama is the Alabama Tourism Department tourism promotion effort.
The Caribbean is well represented by The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, St. Martin and St. Maarten, Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Tourism, The British Virgin Islands Tourist and the Jamaica Tourist Board
Asia is represented by Tourism Malaysia and Wonderful Indonesia.
Farther afield, Visit Estonia represents a small country with over 2,000 islands and Tallinn, its capital, one of the best-pre served medieval cities in Northern Europe.
For more information, visit www. nyInternationalTravelShow.com
according to a study published in the Oc tober 2014 issue of Journal of Nutritional
BY CLAIRE LYNCH
When the air is crisper and the leaves are falling, I’m always happily surprised find peach pies in the super market and local bakeries. Peach is my favorite flavor and if I could get peach pies year ‘round, I would. Here’s what I also like about fall:
The Aspen trees of Denver, Colorado, turn a golden yellow color each fall and what’s amazing about them is all of those trees come from one parent tree - then they spread and keep spread ing. The turning of the leaves starts in mid-September in Colorado and the Aspen trees, at elevations from 8,00010,000 above sea level, show off their brilliant gold color. It has a magical effect on the area but there is a scien tific reason for the change: a compound called Xanthophyll is what creates the yellow tones in fall leaves. Aspen trees usually live for about 50-60 years and sometimes even up to 150 years in the West. Aspen trees also grow well in eastern central California. They do well wherever there is plenty of sun and moist, well-drained soil. Any trip to Colorado, the “Centennial State,” is worth it for its breathtaking scenery. The snow-covered Rocky Mountains during the winter months are beautiful but still, given a choice between winter and fall, I’ll always take fall.
What’s spooky and scary and just right for the weeks before Halloween? Watching a good movie or TV series that has hints of spectacular and spook tacular events to come. Last fall my family and I binged on the Netflix TV show, the “Good Witch” which had seven seasons each with 10 or 11 epi sodes lasting 40 minutes. It took us quite a while to watch all those episodes but we enjoyed each one - the funny and serious parts plus the subplots. Catherine Bell stars as the lead char acter, Cassandra “Cassie” Nightingale aka the “good witch” in the show. She owns a shop called “Bell, Book, and Candle” on Main Street, a new-age
shop selling herbal remedies and more. Running Grey House Bed & Breakfast, Cassie welcomes new guests to the fic tional town of Middleton. Located in the center of town, Grey House has a rep utation for being haunted. Cassie uses her psychic and strong intuitive gifts to help the residents of this fictional town. James Denton plays Dr. Samuel Radford, the town’s handsome new doctor and Cassie’s next-door neigh bor. They banter back and forth then start dating. There are other subplots with Cassie’s teenaged daughter, Grace Russell, who possesses her very own magical “intuitive charm,” with Sam’s son, Nick, with Stephanie, the owner of The Bistro Cafe, and with Abigail who is Cassie’s cousin and the owner of Abigail’s Flowers and Chocolates in Middleton.
Abigail and Cassie often clash but then they get over their differences of opinion. Abigail has a guarded person ality and Cassie is like an open-book. The town’s mayor, Martha Tinsdale, is played by Catherine Disher and she is overly dramatic, over the top, but in a good, hilarious way. Cassie, Abigail and Grace are Merriwicks, descendants of the founders of Middleton. Meredith and Nathaniel Merriwick, who came from a farm in England, were the founders of Middleton. They signed the charter on October 12, 1794. Abigail appears in Middleton wanting revenge but when she learns she and Cassie had similar childhood histories, they bond instead. They are still opposites: Cassie is softer and good, always want ing to help others, while Abigail is fiery and feisty. The Merriwick cousins and Grace are the heart of the show.
The little red wagon - not to be con fused with the little red house or the little engine that could - is something
I think of each fall. When the weather had turned cooler but wasn’t yet winter, my nephew, Patrick, who was almost five, would ask his mom if he could get his Radio Flyer from the garage. His parents had given it to him as a birth day gift and it held a certain fascination
for him. Patrick would pile things in the wagon and pull it up and down the driveway of his house. Occasionally he’d put Mitsy, their cat, in the wagon and start pulling but Mitsy would only stay on for two seconds being that cats have minds of their own and well, you know how cats can be. Not to be dis suaded, he’d usually reach for a toy truck or a stuffed animal, pop it in the wagon and start hauling that around. Sitting on the patio with his mom, I’d glance over at Patrick and with the sun glinting off the shiny red wagon and the smile lighting up his face, I’d say that all was okay. His sister and brother would be at school and we’d have lunch then Patrick would long to go outside to play with his little red wagon. Each afternoon his mom would walk to the yellow school bus to greet her daugh ter and son. Patrick would be ready to show Amy and Peter his Radio Flyer, his favorite toy which by then was usu ally stacked with scarecrows, skeletons and little orange pumpkins with stems that he would use as handles when he pulled them from the wagon or placed them back in.
We’d all head into my sister’s kitch en for a snack and Amy and Peter would share bits of their school days. Listening intently, Patrick would laugh at the funny stories they told but even tually he’d ask to go outside again to play with his favorite toy. He’s all grown up now and we kid Patrick about how much fun he had playing with his Radio Flyer. For Christmas last year
I got him a miniature Radio Flyer, a replica, and when Patrick opened the package, saw that little red wagon and held it up in the palm of his hand, his eyes lit up and he smiled brightly look ing at that memory of childhood.
Because I’ve been writing this col umn for about a quarter-century now, you probably can guess that there are questions I’ve been asked hundreds (if not thousands) of times during the past 25 years. And I don’t think there is a sin gle Social Security-related question I’ve never been asked. But it dawned on me as I was answering my emails this week that there are questions I’m seldom asked, and I thought I’d gather a few of them together and put them in today’s column.
Q: My wife, who stopped working a couple years ago, is approaching age 62 and wants to sign up for her Social Security then. But I’m 65 and still working and making $250,000 per year. We file a joint tax return. Will the fact that I make that much money (well above the Social Secu rity earnings penalty limits) cause problems for my wife’s eligibility for Social Security?
A: No. How you file a tax return has absolutely nothing to do with your or your wife’s eligibility for Social Security benefits. Just in case other readers didn’t understand your question, the earnings penalty you refer to is a law that says because your wife will be under her full retirement age when she files for Social Security, she must ensure any earnings she might have are under $19,560 per year or she will start to face reductions in her Social Security benefits. But you said she’s retired. So, she doesn’t have any earnings. And even though you file a joint tax return, all those earnings are yours, not hers.
Q: I have a question about my 68-year-old father. I know it might not be popular to admit this, but when he was 20 years old, he snuck across the border from Mexico. He’s been living and working in the U.S. ever since. In fact, he’s still working today, doing lawn and yard mainte nance in Southern California. Short ly after he arrived in the U.S., he somehow managed to obtain a Social Security number and card -- not from the government, but from someone who sold people false documents. Over the years, he’s used that num ber when working at various jobs. (He of course has also been forced to work “under the table” for many oth er jobs.) What I am wondering is this: Is there any way my father can col lect Social Security benefits? (In case you are wondering, many times my siblings and I have tried to talk my father into pursuing one of the gov ernment’s “pathways to citizenship,” but he is just too old and stubborn -- and I think a little scared -- to do this.)
A: I’m sorry, but as long as your fa ther is living here without proper docu
mentation, there is just no way he will ever be able to qualify for Social Security benefits.
Also, I’m a little surprised his use of that illegally obtained Social Security number hasn’t thrown up some red flags at the Social Security Administration and generated some inquiries into its use. Or maybe it has, and somehow your father has managed to dodge the inquiries.
Q: I bet you don’t get asked a question like this every day. I am a 68-year-old woman, and I recently married a 39-year-old man. It’s the second marriage for both of us, and we just adopted a 3-year-old girl. I currently get widow’s benefits from my first husband. But at age 70, I plan to switch to higher benefits on my own record. Can our daughter get benefits on my first husband’s re cord? How about on my record once I’m 70?
A: I’ve been asked questions similar to yours many times in my career, but they have always been from an older man married to a younger woman. So, yours is the first with the roles reversed.
As long as you are getting widow’s benefits, there is no way your adopted daughter can get any Social Security benefits. But once you switch to your own retirement benefits, she would be eligible for dependent child’s benefits on your record.
In fact, that might be an incentive for you to make the switch now, rather than waiting until 70. If you wait until 70, you’d get an extra 32% added to your re tirement benefit. If you make the switch now, at age 68, you’d get about 20% more. So, you’d lose that extra 12% by switch ing now. But you’d gain the extra bene fits payable to your daughter. It would be a monthly rate equal to 50% of your ben efit amount. You’d just have to sit down and do the math and see if it’s worth switching now. (My guess is it would be.)
Q: I’m 71 years old and single and I have never signed up for my Social Security. Why? Because I’m very lucky financially (I have a seven-fig ure trust fund) and I just don’t need the money. But someone recently told me there is a law that says once you are 70 years old, you must file for Social Security benefits. Is that true?
A: It’s not true. There is no law that requires you to file for Social Security at 70, or any other age for that matter.
But why let your money just sit there in the Social Security trust funds? It’s doing no one any good. Why not sign up for Social Security and do something constructive or helpful with the money? I mentioned at the beginning of this col umn that there probably is not a single Social Security-related question I hav en’t been asked. And I’ve run into a few guys with questions like yours over the years. One of those guys ended up us ing his Social Security benefits to fund
a college education for some lucky and deserving kids. Another just turned the money over to his favorite charity.
And here’s another thought. Because you are 71 years old, when you file for So cial Security, you can claim six months’ worth of retroactive benefits. Assuming your monthly benefit is in the $3,000 per month range, that’s $18,000. To someone with your wealth, that probably doesn’t mean anything. But just imagine how it could help someone in need! (I can think of a Social Security columnist’s wife
who has been dreaming about getting a sporty little Fiat 500!)
If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Securi ty -- Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-to-Under stand 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.
Sellers and buyers are currently experiencing very challenging times. It would still seem like an opportune moment with the lack of inventory, for sellers to consider placing their homes on the market. Although the environ ment is definitely slowing, there still appears to be a sufficient number of qualified ready-to-buy purchasers out there searching for their next “place to call home.”
Ah, but as we all have been experi encing, the Federal Reserve has been increasing our “economy-killing” interest rates, not seen since 2007. This has made it much more expensive to purchase and buyers have had to con template and rethink their plans about their “needs and wants.” Many have conveyed to me that they are consider ing downsizing in order to afford and be able to purchase a home, some are staying where they are and some are leaving New York altogether.
Having some ah-ha moments, by taking a step back will be tantamount and necessary in trying to purchase. Providing some creativity and having a new game plan by thinking outside the box will be necessary, which most didn’t have to consider when rates were considerably lower at the begin ning of the year. This will involve cooperation from sellers in a give-andtake environment to work with you in your purchase.
As a seller pricing your home cor rectly today is an ultra important facet in attracting as many eyeballs to observing your listing online. This will hopefully lead those interested parties in scheduling appointments and show up. Once you have a buyer making an
offer that is acceptable to you, becomes a starting point. Then your home needs to pass inspection as well as the appraisal from the buyer’s lend er. Once it gets through the inspection, the con tract is now executed by both parties and now you wait for the apprais al. Knowing that your buyer already has the pre-approval from their lender based on their income, credit, debt/income ratio, etc. is a good start. But will the home appraisal come out in favor of the buyer so they will receive the nec essary funds to finance their purchase? With more buyers walking away from their deals due to higher interest rates, sellers should consider assisting with some closing costs or credit back to the buyer to make the transaction proceed to a successful conclusion.
Another consideration would be to offer financing to attract more buyers. Moreover, as a seller, you may have substantial capital gains to pay, so pro viding a mortgage to the buyer, will be an excellent way to defer capitals gains over the length of the mortgage, instead of a lump sum payment; as your income might be less in the future and so too could your gains. I had a potential sale if the seller provided a mortgage. I went over the advantages and disadvantages of providing financ ing to our buyer. The seller agreed to a 5-year mortgage with a balloon pay ment or possible continued financing to be discussed 6 months in advance of the final payment.
You should also consid er strategizing your situ ation with your financial planner and CPA to deter mine if there are any other ways to save on the taxes you will eventually owe. Also, gaining an above-av erage interest compared with what the banks are giving will be a plus. At the same time, this will save your buyer closing costs, a real win/win situation. You become the bank with a lien on the property until the mortgage is paid off. A sizable down payment should be discussed and considered so that in the event of any payment issues or worst case scenario, a foreclosure action, you will be in a stronger position. Having your attor ney create a contract with precise stip ulations, as to the payment due date w/ grace period and strict penalties as well as dealing with any foreclosure actions to protect you will be of critical impor tance. Today, it can be a “nail-biting” process to get through those processes and finally to the closing table. In this current market, you do not want to lose a sale and should be thinking with both parties in mind and being more reason able in your expectations and demands as a buyer and seller that will enable a sale to occur benefiting everyone.
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
Science. Coffee is higher in these com pounds than green tea. In fact, upwards of 1,000 compounds with antioxidant activity have been identified in unpro cessed coffee beans, and even more de velop during roasting.
I’m a big fan of quinoa, but for many, just pronouncing it correctly (keen-wah) can be challenging, let alone including it in our meals. It’s one of the few grains that is a complete protein (meaning it has all the amino acids we need). Like rice, quinoa needs to have flavor to please our palates because otherwise, it can be rath er bland. Here’s a recipe for basil quinoa salad that accomplishes that. It’s from “Eat to Beat Diabetes.”
Servings: 6
1 cup fresh basil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups cooked quinoa
1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added red kidney beans, rinsed and drained or 1 3/4 cups cooked red kidney beans
1 cup chopped yellow sweet pepper (1 large)
1/2 cup chopped, seeded tomato (1 medi um)
1/2 cup sliced green onions (4)
4 cups baby spinach or arugula
Place basil in a food processor. Add Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt and black pepper. Cover and process until nearly smooth, stopping to scrape down sides of processor as needed.
Set aside. In a medium bowl, stir together cooked quinoa beans, sweet pepper, toma to and green onions. Add basil mixture
and stir to coat. Serve quinoa mixture over baby spinach. Serves 6 (3/4 cup qui noa mixture and 2/3 cup spinach each).
Note: To make 2 cups cooked quinoa, in a fine strainer rinse 1/2 cup quinoa un der cold running water; drain. In a small saucepan, combine 1 1/4 cups water, the quinoa and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to boiling. Let stand to cool slightly. Drain off any excess liquid.
Per serving: 177 calories; 8 grams pro
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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 (reg ular 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 sell ing, investing, purchasing, or leasing residential or commercial property.
tein; 24 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams to tal fat; 1 milligrams cholesterol; 8 grams fiber; 1 gram sugars; 235 milligrams so dium.
Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU Med School in Springfield, Illi nois. For comments or questions, contact her at charfarg@aol.com or follow her on Twitter @NutritionRD. .
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, a beam of light began its journey across the cosmos.
At the remarkable speed of 186,282 miles per second, this beam could orbit our planet nearly 449 times in just one minute. But it wasn’t orbiting our world; it was coming from another galaxy.
Its journey began some 2.54 mil lion years ago, long before the ice ages carved the land on which we live, and long before the first humans walked the face of our planet.
For more than 2,500 millennia this stream of photons raced across the intergalactic void. As Homo erectus was emerging on the plains of Africa and Asia, the beam entered the space we now know as the Milky Way. By the end of Earth’s last ice age 10,000 years ago, it was crossing the paths of the nearest globular star clusters. And, in 1822, around the time that Missouri became the 24th state of the U.S., the beam whipped past the bright star Mirach.
And then, on one cool autumn eve ning in 2022, this travel-weary light beam encounters a tiny blue world in orbit around a relatively nondescript G2V star near the edge of its own gal axy. In only three ten-thousandths of a second, it zips through this planet’s
atmosphere and enters the upturned eye of a curious stargazer: the first object it encounters on its 2.54 mil lion-year journey.
It is here that its amazing voyage comes to an end -- in the eye and mind of a terrestrial stargazer 14.9 million trillion miles from its home: the great Andromeda Galaxy.
It is, indeed, remarkable that we can see this distant stellar city also known to astronomers as M31 on any clear, dark night with nothing more than our eyes.
To spot it this week, head far from city lights into the wilderness, and cast your gaze midway up into the north eastern sky. There you’ll find the four stars of the Great Square of Pegasus. If you follow a line from the square’s southwesternmost corner to its north easternmost corner and continue along that path, you’ll soon encounter a faint elongated smudge that is M31.
You can also use the uppermost three stars of the “W” of Cassiopeia to point toward it. M31 lies at the intersection of those two arrows.
Originally believed to be one of the nearest clouds of gas and dust in our own Milky Way galaxy, it wasn’t until the early decades of the 20th century that astronomers discovered that it was a galaxy unto itself, an island universe they called it, and the farthest object visible to the unaided eye.
With binoculars, you’ll be amazed at the immensity of M31. Even from its great distance this pinwheel of hun dreds of billions of suns -- a galaxy halfagain as large as our own Milky Way -- spans an area of sky 12 times larger than the full moon and is breathtaking.
As you gaze at its faint glow, ponder
the journey made by the photons of light that stimulate your visual cortex at that very moment. And if you don’t shiver with amazement... well, you may just not be human!
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We can see this distant stellar city also known to astronomers as M31 on any clear, dark night with nothing more than our eyes.
There are two kinds of shopping carts in the world: ones with normal wheels and ones with wonky wheels. The normal carts glide along through the supermarket aisles quite easily. The ones with a wonky wheel pull off to the side like a drunk sailor, causing you to constantly have to yank the cart back into the aisle lest you smack into the cereal shelves and send dozens of boxes of Cap’n Crunch crashing down upon your poor, cursed, wonky-cart-driving head.
For some reason, the wonky carts don’t usually reveal themselves when you first pull them out of the cart caddy. It’s not until you are well into the store and committed to that cart that you suddenly realize you have the cart from hell. This is kind of like discovering you have a leaky boat after you’ve already left port. It’s usually too late to turn back, and regardless of how much
maneuvering you do, you know you’re kinda sunk.
Since there are so many carts that seem to suffer from this malady, I assume this is some kind of manufac turer’s defect and have to wonder why there hasn’t been a widespread shop ping cart recall to address this problem. Certainly, if the shopping carts explod ed on impact, they would do something about it. But until someone meets a tragic end in the frozen food aisle as the result of a wonky shopping-cart wheel, I guess the shopping cart powers that be are going to do nothing.
Bad as it is to get an empty cart with a wonky wheel, it is downright torturous once your cart is loaded with groceries. For some reason, weight plus wonky equals more wonky, and it can become so hard to straighten out the cart that you feel like you are try ing to turn around an angry elephant. Additionally, the added weight of the groceries will often cause a cart with
a wonky wheel to drift off down the aisle on its own while you have your back turned trying to get the healthy cereal off the top shelf where they put it because no one really wants to eat all that fiber. The next thing you know, your wonky cart is picking up speed and careening off to the opposite side, where you catch it out of the corner of your eye just as it is about to hit some old lady with a walker and an oxygen tank. As you fling yourself off the cereal shelves to catch the wayward wonky cart, you catch your sleeve on the shelf and cause the whole top shelf of fiber cereal to pour down on your head, which is only slightly less painful than getting hit with a dozen boxes of Cap’n Crunch. Fortunately, because of the trajectory of the wonky wheel, it will miss the old lady but smack into the opposite aisle instead, causing more things to fly off the shelves.
Leaving behind a trail of fallen food items in multiple aisles, you will finally
make it to the checkout line, sweating like a camel and with complete muscle fatigue in one arm from wrestling with the shopping cart to keep it straight. As you steady the cart with your foot to keep it from wandering off again, you unload your groceries while the check out girl beams at you and asks if you had a pleasant shopping experience.
At which point you will look her in the eye and say:
“It was wonkiful.”
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SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L & L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. DANIELLE MOSER BALAN, et al, Defts. Index #15-009836. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated April 8, 2019, I will sell at public auction on the north front steps of Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on October 26, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a District 18, Section 34, Block 44, Lot 40. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the auction.
MICHAEL EHRENREICH, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #99780
COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. f/k/a Chase Home Finance, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Julie Soussis a/k/a Julie F. Soussis; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 2, 2008 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 16, 2022 at 2:00PM, premises known as 90 Amherst Street, Garden City, NY 11530. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Garden City, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 33 Block 301 Lot 459. Approximate amount of judgment $346,871.59 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 007961/2007. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District.
Foreclosure Auctions will be held "Rain or Shine." Gina Raio Bitsimis, Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 4304792 Dated: September 22, 2022
The Girls U11 Garden City Stars completed a successful weekend this past Saturday and Sunday at the Rocky Hill Columbus Day Classic in Connecticut finishing second in their division with 2 wins (2-0, 4-0) and 2 draws (1-1, 1-1). The girls will look to carry the momentum into the final stretch of the fall season. Go Stars!!!
GCAA is proud to announce that intramural basketball online registration for the 2022–2023 season is now available at www.gc-aa.com (click basketball, click registration button on home page.) Please register early to lock in the rates of $80 for the K/1st grade clinics and $120 for intramural games (2nd–8th grades.) Late fees of $25 will apply after October 31.
The GCAA intramural basketball season starts on Saturday, December 3rd and runs thru early March. The season concludes with Championship Saturday on March 11, 2023. GCAA intramural basketball expects over 800 boys and girls to partic ipate. Please make sure to register early because spots are limited, and we expect each grade to reach capacity. 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 antic ipated schedule for the 2022–2023 season (Saturdays beginning December 3) 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 var ies, Saturday afternoons & Friday nights)
Thanks for your continued support of GCAA Basketball!
Feel free to reach out with any questions: Nate Coelen: natecoelen@hotmail.com
The game against New Hyde Park on Tuesday afternoon was dedicated in mem ory of fallen FDNY EMS Captain Alison Russo-Elling, who was brutally murdered in the line of duty two weeks ago. Captain Russo-Elling is the aunt to GC player Andrew Fuoco. The two teams wore sym bolic red tape on their wrists during the game and all players and coaches walked onto the field for a moment of silence in memory of the fallen hero. Both squads changed up their pre-game cheer to include a very meaningful yell of FAMILY before taking to the pitch for the matchup of two very strong teams, and a critical game in the standings.
The Trojans were able to get on the score board with a little under ten minutes remaining in the first half as both defenses stood tall. The goal came from a set piece as Spencer Caporicci sent a low hard corner kick toward the six-yard box that Andrew Menger beat his defender to and chested the ball past a diving keeper.
As has happened many times over the course of GC’s 11 game winning streak, the first goal led to a more dominating offense for the Trojans as they pressured NHP the rest of the half until breaking through for the second goal with only two minutes remaining. This time it was Menger work
ing his way down the sideline and into the box, and as the keeper came sliding out at him, he deftly pushed the ball across to James Healy who buried the shot for his eight goal of the year.
The second half was a back-and-forth battle with neither team wanting to give up the important third goal of a game. On the GC side it was keeper James Castoro and his back line of Caporicci, Rob Patrissi, Kyle Watson and Emmet Duffy controlling play and locking up their sixth straight shutout and eight overall.
The Trojans did take advantage of a quick counterattack with under fifteen minutes remaining in the game as Aidan Molloy found Tommy Poz splitting the defense for his team leading 12th goal of the year.
Garden City is now 11-0 on the sea son and have locked up their Conference Championship with just a match against Great Neck North on Thursday at 5:00. The game will celebrate the seniors
The boys play their final two games at home next Tuesday and Thursday, against New Hyde Park and Great Neck North. The match on Thursday will be a Senior Day celebration.
Photos by Ed Rotondo
A battle between two top ranked teams in NYS took place on Friday, October 7. The GCHS Girls Varsity Soccer team, who is ranked 7th in the state, faced up against their rival, MacArthur HS, #4. This 1-1 game truly was a battle from start to finish. The Trojans should be so proud of the hustle and heart that they showed on the field.
Although MacArthur was the first to get on the board at the twenty-five-min ute mark of the game, ten minutes later, senior captain Catherine Hayes answered back with a beautiful goal from outside the box to tie the game 1-1. Defender Ariana Bransfield was cred ited with the assist. Freshman goalie, Marissa Patrissi had a tremendous game in goal making some incredible saves.
Midfielders Maya Costa, Catherine Hayes and Chloe Benik controlled the middle of the field for the majority of the game and helped to set up forwards Kathryn Monaco, Riley Donohue, Bella Vona and Emily Romeo. The Trojans outshot the Generals 14 to 5 shots and had possession for the majority of the second half; however, the girls just could not get the ball past the Generals’ goal keeper. Defenders Lauren Hohenberger, Ava Lekanides, Ariana Bransfield and Bella Ciccone did a great job fighting off pressure from MacArthur’s offense. The Trojan's record is now 7-1-1 in league play. The GC girls are excited and hope ful about their playoff appearance which begins on October 17. Photos by Ed Rotondo
Top row (left to right): Head Coach Mike Heedles, Ellie Andersen, Sophie Rhein, Hailey Chicco, Meghan Mc Quaid, Ava Lekanides, Katie Gaven, Catherine Hayes, Maya Costa, Ariana Bransfield, Katerina Smolanick, Elle Basile, Melissa Bass, Tori Ottomanelli, Kathryn Monaco, Ava Venezia, Assistant Coach Scott McAuley.
Bottom row: Deanna Prisco, Leelee Gaffney, Bella Ciccone, Brianna Ciccone, Emily Romeo, Kendal Morris, Devon Etienne, Annie Cunningham, Marissa Patrissi, Bella Vona, Chloe Benik, Lauren Hohenberger, Riley Donohue, Lizzie Curth, Olivia Bailey.
On Thursday, October 6, Garden City Varsity Field Hockey teamed up with the Massapequa Chiefs at our home game to Play for a Cure! Proceeds from a bake sale at the game and during school Friday went to the “Fight Like a Girl Foundation”. We would like to give credit to Maureen Arendt who organized the successful event and thank Principal Mr. Kevin Steingruebner, Assistant Principal Mr. David Perrotta, Assistant
Principal Mr. Connor Cohn, and Athletic Director Ed Ramirez for com ing to the game to support the cause.
The Trojan girls beat Massapequa 6-0. The girls dominated the game keeping the ball in their offensive half for the majority of the game. Goals were scored by Sheila Mullins, Sarah Kade, Rory Heslin, Catherine Clavin, Anastasia Follender, and Ella Williams. Assists were had by Rory Heslin, Amanda Pinou, Arcangela
Haffner and Marie Cacciabaudo. Two goals were scored on corners and MacKenzie Wehrum had two saves.
The following night, Friday, October 7, the Trojan girls beat North Shore 4-0 at North Shore High School. Goals were scored by Rory Heslin, Sarah Kade and Arcangela Haffner with assists from Rory Heslin, Amanda Pinou, Sheila Mullins, and Catalina Suau. During both games the defense and mid-field lines played
strong.
This week’s wins brings the Trojan girls record to 8-1. The girls will trav el to a scrimmage on Sunday, October 16, at Ward Melville High School.
The next home game will be Monday, October 17, against Clarke. Then, Wednesday, October 19, the girls go to Manhasset where they will try to avenge their only loss of the season. Come out and support girls! Hey Red!
The GC Trojans met the Mepham Pirates last Saturday at home for a thrilling battle of the Nassau County unbeaten. The Pirates came out fired up, with Andrew Cresciullo, Kevin Blum, Aiden Considine, Jamie Mulvihill, and Sawyer Olson swarm ing the field for the high power Trojan offense. After only three plays from the opening kickoff, like he has done so many times before (since the earliest days of Thunder football), Stevie Finnell caught a pass from Cole Webber and rumbled down the field for a 47 yard GC touchdown. Stevie would finish the day with a total of three amazing touchdowns. Jack Archer and RJ Votruba added a touchdown each, and with Hayden Minuto kicking 5 extra points, the GC scoring totaled an impressive 35 points against one of the top (and seemed like the
biggest) defenses in Nassau.
The game was by no means easy for the GC defense, as the Pirates never gave up. John Uhoda, Matt Mehling, Michael Berkery, Bryan Boccafola, and Michael Dengler all made fantastic tackles for the Trojans to slow the visiting team’s offensive progress. Mepham made some big plays before the half and had tacked to a sudden large amount of wind in their sails. That is until Matt Liberopolous intercepted a poor Pirate pass and completely deflated the Mepham sideline and the large number of Pirate fans who made the long voyage to Warren King Field. GC wins 35-18!
Garden City will travel to Calhoun this Saturday at 2 p.m. Come out and cheer the boys on, GO TROJANS!
The Bellmore Braves were hoping to break their losing streak against the 8th Grade Trojans which began in 2016, but it wasn’t meant to be. Marching onto the field as visitors, GC got down to business. The first quarter proved to be a battle of might and determination. Defensive play on both sides of the ball kept the score board blank, until 1:30 left in the first quarter. A perfect pass from QB Brayden Robertiello to TE Andrew Dengler who broke through the end zone to put six points on the board. The point after kick was blocked by Bellmore, resulting in a 6-0 GC lead. Bellmore tried to answer back in the second quarter with several pow erful drives toward the end zone, but defensive pressure by Nathan Cohen and Brenden Benn helped to force two pass interceptions both caught by Robertiello. The second interception setup a series of plays down the field which culminated in a 15-yard score by Gus Galli and a successful point
after kick by Jack LeSueur to put GC up 14-2. Galli and LeSueur weren’t finished yet. Another TD score three minutes into the third quarter by Galli and a kick by LeSueur again lit up the scoreboard.
Once again, a strong GC defen sive effort was on display during the game. Tackling by James Butt, Dimitrij Prokopez and Cole Lewis, left Bellmore unable to pack the scoreboard with points, despite packed stands of fans hoping for a win. The Braves only score in the game was a safety fumble recovery in the end zone mid-second quarter for two points. GC won 22-2. Next up, Wantagh home at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12.
The team also showed its support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, by donning pink socks and making a generous donation to the Adelphi Breast Cancer Support Organization. They will wear pink for every game in October. Go GC!
Garden City’s varsity field hockey team hosted its annual Play 4 a Cure game on Oct. 6 against the Massapequa Chiefs to raise money for the For All Who Fight Foundation.
On Oct. 6, the Garden City High School Field Hockey team hosted their annual “Play 4 a Cure” game to raise money for the For All Who Fight Foundation, an organization founded by Garden City alumni and field hockey players Marguerite Rix, Mikaela Rix and Morgayne Rix. The mission of For All Who Fight Foundation is to beat cancers and “fight for those who lost
Photo courtesy of Garden City Public Schools
the fight, who won the fight, those still fighting, and those who are unaware of the fight that lies ahead.”
The Play 4 a Cure initiative is spear headed by Section VIII for field hockey teams across Nassau County. This rep resents the 10th year that teams across the county, including Garden City, have participated.
Come join the GC Grapplers youth wrestling club!
Available to Garden City residents (boys and girls) in grades K–8.
Program will stress basic wrestling fundamentals and technique, focusing on physical fitness, sportsmanship, and discipline in a safe, fun, and competitive environment.
Our mission is to build a winning culture for the GC Trojans wrestling program and to instill in our wrestlers life-long attributes of confidence, men tal toughness, and perseverance in the face of adversity.
Where: GCHS Wrestling Room.
When: Mon. & Thurs; 5:30–6:45 p.m. or 6:45–8 p.m. (depending on age and skill level).
Session 1: November–December 2022; Session 2: January–March 2023.
Who: Boys & girls in grades K–8. No prior experience needed! Volunteer parent coaches welcome!
Cost: $175 fee per wrestler for Session
1. Covers 10–12 weekday practices (with paid coaches) and GC Grapplers official shirt & shorts. Session 2 registration
Each wrestler must also register online as a USA Wrestling member “athlete” per club and school insurance requirements ($45). Visit https://www. usawmembership.com/register to cre ate an account and register as a USAW “athlete.” You will need a USAW # to register for Grapplers.
GC Grapplers will also compete in local tournaments. Wrestlers enroll individually, but coaches will be pres ent. All competitions are optional, but encouraged.
Registration closes Nov. 4. Registrants will be emailed with pay ment options and additional program details.
The online sign-up form is available through the Friends of Garden City Wrestling Facebook page and the GC Grapplers Instagram page (@gc_grap plers). You can also email GCgrapplers@gmail.com with any questions or to request a direct link to the registration form.
Go Grapplers!
Tradition Lacrosse celebrated Columbus Day with a program play day at St. Paul’s. The 2032–2028 Pink and Blue teams spent the day play ing lacrosse with their best friends.
Tradition is currently playing their off season gearing up for the fall tourna ments in late October and November. For more information about Tradition lacrosse, please visit traditionlax.org.
Constructed in 1938, this Classic Brick Center Hall Colonial is a solid home with great space. Set on a 60 x 110 landscaped property, this home offers 6 bedrooms in the Heart of the Estates section. An impressive size center hall entry with a traditional staircase creates a beautiful flow of refinished hardwood floors throughout this charming home. The living room has great natural light, beautifully detailed fireplace and accented with time period dentil mouldings. The formal dining room with corner built ins, wainscoting walls and dentil mouldings will encourage anyone to want to host Thanksgiving Dinner. The 1st floor also features the kitchen, breakfast room, a full bath and den/office/bedroom. The 2nd floor hosts a primary suite features an en suite full bath, 2 additional generously sized bedrooms and a full bath. The 3rd floor offers 2 additional bedrooms. On the lower level there is a full basement with plentiful storage, a large recreation area with tall ceilings, utility room with laundry and additional storage room. Gas heat, IGS, 2-car garage. Reasonable taxes of $17,000. Close to schools, parks, convenient to LIRR. Come make your mark on this beautiful home. Home is being sold “as is”. What an opportunity, A MUST SEE. MLS# 3436298. $1,100,000.
Real Estate Salesperson
Garden City Office
102 7th Street
ext.2201, c.516.280.0976
patriciadickson.danielgale.com
Real Estate Salesperson
Garden City Office
102 7th Street
516.248.6655 ext.2231, c.917.658.2966
jessicabrantuk@danielgale.com
jessicabrantuk.danielgale.com
Wyndham East , #709
Garden City, NY
2-bedroom, 2.5-bath.
MLS# 3388058. $869,000.
Wyndham West, #709
Garden City, NY
2-bedroom, 2.5-bath.
MLS# 3365911. $899,000.
Wyndham West , #305
Garden City, NY
2-bedroom, 2.5-bath.
MLS# 3385390. $849,000.
Wyndham West , M18
Garden City, NY
2-bedroom, 2.5-bath.
MLS# 3316468. $949,000.
SOLD
Wyndham East , #316
Garden City, NY
2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3393639. $999,000.
Wyndham East , #314
Garden City, NY
2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3416284. $889,000.
Wyndham East, #901
Garden City, NY
3-bedroom, 3.5-bath.
MLS# 3376904. $1,299,000.
Syosset, NY
3-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3404196. $610,000.
Freeport, NY
5-bedroom, 3-bath. MLS# 3421301. $775,000.
Mineola, NY 3-bedroom, 3-bath. MLS# 3424031. $625,000.
Rockville Centre, NY
3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. MLS# 3403232. $425,000.
Forest Hills, NY Studio, 1-bath. MLS# 3414781. $168,000.
Garden City S 3-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3426665. $598,000.
New Hyde Park, NY 2-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3392144. $630,000.
Floral Park, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. MLS# 3415478. $1,099,000.
Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3430970. $389,000.
36 Hamilton Pl B2, Garden City NY
1-bedroom, 1-bath. MLS# 3433391. $379,000.
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Saturday, October 15th 11:00-1:00 PM
Sunday, October 16th 11:00-1:00 PM
134 Kildare Road, Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 3-bath.
MLS# 3436298. $1,100,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3417278. $1,250,000.
Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath. MLS# 3419099. $2,999,988.
Saturday, October 15th 1:00-3:00 PM
180 Nassau Boulevard, Garden City 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath.
MLS# 3424832. $1,250,000.
Garden City, NY
6-bedroom, 3.5-bath.
MLS# 3433959. $1,599,000.
Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 3-bath.
MLS# 3421878. $869,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath.
MLS# 3430364. $1,239,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.55-bath.
MLS# 3393086. $1,599,000.
Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath.
MLS# 3392496. $2,100,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.55-bath.
MLS# 3417650. $2,159,000.
Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. MLS# 3431226. $2,850,000.
Wyndham East , #M5
Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. MLS# 3418239. $670,000.
Wyndham West , #411
Garden City, NY
1-bedroom, 1.5-bath.
MLS# 3391186. $739,000.
Wyndham East , M24
Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath.
MLS# 3336732. $749,000.
Wyndham East, M26
Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. MLS# 3334082. $1,150,000.
